AI solution developed to improve biodiversity by Britain’s railway tracks
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology and Keen AI have been working with Network Rail to develop solutions to remotely monitor biodiversity.
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DB Cargo UK launches new safety campaign
DB Cargo UK have launched a safety campaign that empowers workers to intervene and stop any activity that they feel to be unsafe.
ÖBB celebrate first anniversary of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam
ÖBB are celebrating the first year of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam which has saved over 40,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to air travel
Webuild reach breakthrough on Brenner Base Tunnel
As work proceeds on the world’s largest tunnel, Webuild have finished 24.1 kilometres of tunnel work under Brenner.
CER remain committed to aid efforts in Ukraine
CER have continued to work closely with its members to meet transport needs in Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.
Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston
After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
HS2 expands workforce to reach apprenticeship milestone
HS2’s workforce has increased by more than 2,000 in the last quarter, with 923 apprentices now benefiting from HS2 career development.
Elizabeth line commences service
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge now fully functional
Network Rail have announced the opening of the Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge after the first freight train passed over the structure.
Network Rail announce £145m reliability upgrade on Hope Valley railway line
Network Rail have announced that rail reliability upgrade work on Hope Valley railway line will begin on 29 May 2022.
RIA Scotland appoints new Chair and Vice Chair
RIA Scotland have announced the appointment of Meiron Thomas and Campbell Braid as new Chair and Vice Chair respectively.
Otso Ikonen appointed as new CEO of VR FleetCare
VR Group have announced the appointment of Otso Ikonen as the new CEO of VR FleetCare, he will take up the role by 15 August 2022.
ORR data reveals Britain’s railways remain one of the safest in Europe
The Office of Rail and Road has published new data which shows that Britain has one of the safest railways in Europe.
Network Rail’s RIDC carry out first testing of retrofitted ETCS train
Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre has carried out its first testing of a train retrofitted with European Train Control System equipment.
Transport for London unveil the Elizabeth line on new London tube map
The Elizabeth line is depicted on the tube map in purple to differentiate it from the London Underground lines.
