Wearing of face coverings to be enforced on public transport in Wales
As a result of passengers not following COVID-19 regulations, Transport for Wales has partnered with the British Transport Police to enforce requirements.
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Network Rail’s Chief Executive pledges immediate action following Stonehaven derailment
Andrew Haines, Network Rail’s Chief Executive, has vowed to understand the cause and put immediate additional safety measures in place following the derailment near Stonehaven on 12 August 2020 in which three people died and six were injured.
Waze adds global level crossing alert feature to keep road users safe
The new feature, which alerts drivers when approaching level crossings, aims to highlight the potential risks of crossings and keep users safe.
Case Study: The effect of extreme cold on the GURU Plug
An environmental exposure test was recently carried out to determine if extremely cold air temperatures could cause the GURU Plug to nuisance dump. Read more about this here:
Digital secure radio system introduced across Network Rail Southern region
The new radio system, Airwave, will help to improve train performance and links with the emergency services by making communication more reliable.
Chiltern Railways receives ‘We’re Good To Go’ accreditation
The accreditation reassures passengers that Chiltern Railways is adhering to government and public health guidance amidst COVID-19.
Vortex IoT to provide a fully operational RODIO-TSM to Network Rail by March 2021
Vortex IoT is set to provide a fully operational and validated RODIO-TSM product - the Rail Optical Detection of Intrusions and Obstructions – Tunnel and Station Monitoring solution - to be demonstrated on Network Rail’s infrastructure by March 2021.
Public transport restrictions ‘set to ease’ in England
Reports have suggested that public transport restrictions are under review in England as the government looks for ways to reboost the economy.
FRA announces more than $500,000 in funding to deter trespassing
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded more than half a million dollars in Railroad Trespassing Enforcement Grants to law enforcement agencies to support life-saving trespass abatement in six states.
Trainline launches app feature to help travellers social distance on trains
Trainline has launched a nationwide beta-test of Crowd Alerts, a crowd-sourced feature in its app to help customers alert their fellow travellers if it’s not possible to social distance on a specific train.
GTR shares its top 10 tips for passengers returning to train travel
To help ease passenger concerns, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) the team behind operating Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services, have shared their top 10 tips for travelling on trains, as COVID-19 travel restrictions start to ease.
Greater Anglia continues testing of electric trains despite COVID-19
Taking advantage of the reduced traffic on the network as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Greater Anglia has continued testing of its new electric commuter trains.
Network Rail opens new signalling training facilities in West Midlands
Whilst ensuring that the rail network will continue to operate safely in the future, the new training facilities are also a welcome support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Face coverings now mandatory when travelling by train in England
As of 15 June 2020, passengers travelling on trains across England are now required to wear face coverings in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Northern leaders call for commitment to post-COVID-19 rail operations
Leaders across the North of England have highlighted the importance of restoring passenger confidence in rail in order to ensure post-COVID-19 stability.
