Swedish Transport Administration puts in plans to prevent autumn train damage
During the autumn, rail traffic can suffer from disturbances due to slippery tracks, so the Swedish Transport Administration is putting in plans to limit this damage.
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New innovative lighting project implemented at Redditch station
Train operator London Midland has worked with West Midlands lighting company, Thorlux Lighting, to install a raft of cutting edge technologies at Redditch station.
Amtrak to equip over 300 locomotives with positive train control
Amtrak has announced that it plans to equip approximately 310 locomotives to operate using positive train control (PTC) technology and comply with that federal requirement by 31 December 2018.
Ohio becomes the first state in the US to have its safety programme certified by the FTA
By federal law in the US, all states where rail transit systems operate must have a Federal Transit Administration (FTA)-certified State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program by 15 April 2019 and Ohio has become the first state to do so.
London Midland introduces bylaws to tackle anti-social behaviour
London Midland is taking steps to reduce anti-social behaviour on its trains by enforcing railway bylaws.
RSSB announces new Safety Management Intelligence System
25 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The RSSB has announced the introduction of a new on-line safety reporting system. The Safety Management Intelligence System is due to go live on 05 December 2016.
Wireless sensors could be answer to improving level crossing safety
18 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Institute of Railway Research is exploring the possibility of fitting self-powered wireless sensors to improve level crossing safety.
Hull Trains installs state-of-the-art CCTV system on-board all trains
8 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains has installed a sophisticated IP-Based CCTV System on-board all trains coinciding with the launch of a new customer safety campaign.
Passenger perceptions of personal security on railways increases
24 May 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A report by Transport Focus has revealed industrywide initiatives designed to increase passenger perceptions of personal security on railways has been successful.
Open level crossings barrier programme complete
14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A programme designed to fit more than 60 open level crossings with barriers is now complete, improving safety and reducing the risk of a road vehicle collision with a train.
High-speed TGV derails on test run near Strasbourg
16 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eleven people were killed whilst on board a high-speed TGV train during a test run on the recently constructed second section LGV Est line near Strasbourg.
ORR marks 175 years of rail safety in Britain
18 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) celebrates 175 years of the Railway Inspectorate (RI) and its work improving rail health and safety in Britain.
RSSB figures reveal record eighth year without train accident fatalities
21 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Latest Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) figures reveal 2014/15 was the eighth consecutive year without passenger or workforce fatalities in a train accident on British railways.
Heathrow Express installs platform gap-fillers to cut passenger accidents
30 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Heathrow Express has announced it is to install platform gap-fillers at stations to reduce the risk of passenger accidents.
TfL and Network Rail move a step closer to ‘One Industry One Card’ vision
28 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) have signed an agreement to extend the use of Sentinel helping to create the ‘One Industry One Card’ vision.
