Life-saving defibrillators are being installed across 60 Northern stations
A total of 60 Northern stations are set to benefit from life-saving defibrillators over the next three months.
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RSSB to use artificial intelligence to help predict low adhesion track conditions
The UK's Rail Safety and Standards Board are using AI in a research project to predict and identify where and when low adhesion is going to occur on the rail network.
Elizabeth line welcomes over 100 million passenger journeys since opening
Data from Transport for London has revealed that more customers than expected have taken advantage of the Elizabeth line since its opening in May 2022.
Video: HS2 celebrates tunnels reaching halfway point under the Chilterns
HS2 have confirmed that two giant tunnelling machines have passed the halfway mark during the excavation of the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnels.
HS2 finish foundation work for UK’s longest railway bridge
HS2 have finished installing the 292 concrete piles that will form the foundations for bridge at the 2.1-mile Colne Valley Viaduct.
TfW launch new on-train Wi-Fi portal with real-time information
Transport for Wales have launched an on-train Wi-Fi portal which provides passengers information showing the train’s location, the next stop and the service’s destination.
GTR sets out apprenticeships target for 2023
Govia Thameslink Railway has announced its 2023 target of supporting 220 new and existing employees into apprenticeship programmes.
Eurasia Rail and the railway sector to meet in Istanbul
Eurasia Rail International Railway, Light Rail Systems, Infrastructure and Logistics Exhibition is preparing to host the leading actors of the world’s railway sector in Istanbul from 21 June to 23 June 2023.
Northern appoint new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery
Northern have appointed John Khatri as new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery to focus on enhancing working and improvements to facilities.
ORR calls for implementation of automatic passenger information notifications
The Office of Rail and Road has called for all train companies to implement a system which automatically notifies passengers of any travel changes.
LE TRAIN and Talgo sign agreement to develop a fleet of high-speed trains
LE TRAIN have signed an agreement with Talgo for the development of a new fleet of high-speed trains based on the Talgo Avril train platform.
GTR solar panels generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022
Govia Thameslink Railway’s network of solar panels across Denmark Hill and Streatham Hill generated 236,387kWh of energy in 2022.
ERMEWA, INVEHO and IRT Railenium launch innovation project M4.0
ERMEWA SA, INVEHO and IRT Railenium have launched a joint research and innovation Maintenance 4.0 project to advance condition-based and predictive maintenance.
UK survey finds business travellers want to increase use of lower carbon modes of transport
Research has found that 72% of UK business travellers would like to increase the use of lower carbon modes of transport such as rail in 2023.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group improves rating in significant environmental ranking
ÖBB RCG has received a B rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project, a significant improvement from its previous rating.
