Illegal trespassing doubled during February on Metro Trains Melbourne network
Despite the number of trespassing incidents increasing from 788 to over 1,600 during February 2020, Metro Trains Melbourne's overall performance saw an improvement.
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Financial support for U.S. railroad infrastructure announced
The U.S. Transportation Secretary, Elaine L. Chao, has announced $248.5 million in grants that will support railroad infrastructure developments.
How is coronavirus affecting the global rail sector? Live updates
What measures are railway organisations across the globe taking in response to the impact of the recent COVID-19 outbreak? This page will be updated with the latest information.
Zonegreen completes phase two of major Norwich depot project
Zonegreen has completed phase two of equipping Norwich’s Crown Point depot with its latest personnel protection technology.
Norfolk Southern deploys locomotive-based autonomous track system
Norfolk Southern's new system provides a more robust and cost-effective way to continuously monitor track performance in near real-time.
DfT publishes coronavirus guidance for UK transport sector staff
Following the recent outbreak of coronavirus now affecting the UK, the Department for Transport has published new guidance for staff in the transport sector in partnership with Public Health England.
Network Rail improves level crossing safety across Derbyshire and Staffordshire
Network Rail – the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the railway network in Great Britain – is upgrading level crossings across Derbyshire and Staffordshire to help reduce delays on the railway.
Littleport station undergoes infrastructure work to improve passenger access
The removal of its track crossing and installation of a new access ramp and staircase will improve safety and access for passengers using Littleport station.
FRA launches programme to increase standard of freight railroad safety
The Risk Reduction Program will require the largest freight railroads in the U.S. to develop and implement a safety plan that is FRA approved.
Transport for Wales launches body camera trial to improve safety
The trial will test how effective the use of body cameras is in further improving the safety of Transport for Wales' passengers and staff.
GURU® railroad freeze protection drain valves for locomotives and passenger trains
Prepare for a freeze-free winter with the GURU® for water cooled locomotives and the GURU PC® for passenger trains potable water-bearing systems.
Keep your railroad freeze protection up to date with the GURU® Rebuild Program
GURU® Rebuild Program: Cost-effectively keep your GURU PC® freeze protection drain valves for passenger trains functioning at peak performance.
Chicago area upgrades to GURU PC® for passenger car freeze protection
The Chicago area commuter regional rail operator has upgraded to GURU PC® for passenger car freeze protection.
Four U.S. states with highest railroad trespasser strikes revealed in FRA report
California, New York, Florida, and Texas have been named in a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) report as having the highest number of fatal railroad trespasser strikes between 2012 and 2017.
Brightline launches campaign for rail safety and mental health awareness
Brightline's unique campaign is hoping to reduce the number of suicides by rail, following an increasing number of incidents since 2017.
