Cameras installed at level crossing to catch motorists breaking the law
Cameras across the north of England have been implemented at level crossings to catch those who endanger lives by breaking the law at the crossings.
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Near misses on railways across Wales have quadrupled in one year
New figures released by Network Rail revealed that last year there were 25 near misses on railways across Wales compared to six the previous year.
GBRf celebrate launch of state-of-the-art simulators in Peterborough
New simulators at Peterborough training facility will train new recruits to see how they respond to real-life scenarios.
ADB approves a $2.75 billion loan for the Malolos-Clark Railway Project
The financing is for the construction of a 53.1 kilometres passenger railway which will connect Malolos, a suburb north of Manila, to Clark economic zone and Clark International Airport in Central Luzon.
Government of Victoria continues level crossing removals to improve safety
The removal of level crossings throughout Melbourne will not only make the railways safer but will also reduce congestion around the city.
Network Rail launches new partnership to tackle railway trespassers
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people risking their lives on the railway.
Greater Anglia suspends seat reservations as new trains enter service
The suspension of seat reservations on trains is to limit confusion between the new and old trains while the 169 new trains are introduced.
Warning issued to drone pilots following recent railway incident in Britain
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have warned drone pilots to keep away from the railway or risk being taken to court and facing a £2,500 penalty.
Did you know helium balloons cause train delays daily across the UK?
Network Rail recorded 619 balloon-related incidents – nearly two a day – across England, Scotland and Wales in the past year.
All Virginia Railway Express trains are now operating under positive train control
PTC is designed to automatically control train speeds and movements should an engineer not take suitable action in a given situation.
Network Rail to improve safety at more level crossings
As part of a £60.4 million project to increase capacity, four level crossings on the UK’s Felixstowe branch line will be upgraded to make crossing the railway safer.
ProRail rolls out new CCTV system at major rail stations in the Netherlands
ProRail is rolling out CBNL’s 26GHz point-to-multipoint technology to provide connectivity for new CCTV deployment across 15 railway stations.
Amtrak to match funding for Southwest Chief route improvements
In February 2019 the Congress passed and the President signed into law the FY2019 Appropriations Act, which included critical funding for Amtrak and intercity passenger rail.
Zonegreen urges depot operators to review earthing procedures
Zonegreen’s solutions are currently installed in facilities across the UK to offer protection against the risks posed by overhead lines.
Rail Safety Week will return to North America in September 2019
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. and Operation Lifesaver Canada are working on the week-long event to encourage safe behaviour near and on railways.
