Northern trials new supersonic-cryogenic leaf-busting technology
Northern have partnered with experts at the University of Sheffield to trial an innovative new rail head treatment technology.
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South Western Railway to install lifesaving defibrillators at all of its staffed stations
154 South Western Railway stations are to have publicly accessible defibrillators installed by the end of the summer.
Federal Railroad Administration announces new safety initiative
Federal Railroad Administration's Amit Bose has announced a new safety initiative which focuses on hazardous materials.
Images: £1.2 million track upgrade set for Glasgow Central station
The track at Glasgow Central's platform 1 is set to be upgraded as part of a £1.2 million 10-week programme.
Network Rail helps Ukraine rebuild
Network Rail have supplied eight railway bridges and 30 bridge support tower and tunnel repair systems to support rail colleagues in Ukraine.
Northern introduce new digital ticket to stop scammers
Northern has introduced new digital tickets which update repeatedly throughout the day to stop fare evaders from being able to screenshot and share season tickets for others to use.
Renfe to open a subsidiary in France
Renfe have announced the approval of plans to open a subsidiary in France and expand their presence in the market.
Life-saving defibrillators are being installed across 60 Northern stations
A total of 60 Northern stations are set to benefit from life-saving defibrillators over the next three months.
RSSB to use artificial intelligence to help predict low adhesion track conditions
The UK's Rail Safety and Standards Board are using AI in a research project to predict and identify where and when low adhesion is going to occur on the rail network.
Amtrak begin process for new overnight trains
Amtrak have taken the steps to replace the Amtrak Long Distance Network overnight trains for the first time in four decades.
Northern offers a first glimpse of new LIDAR technology made famous by NASA
Northern has given an international delegation a preview of LIDAR technology made famous by NASA aboard its Intelligent Trains concept train.
SNCF Réseau renews its commitment to a positive safety culture
SNCF Réseau have signed the Declaration for a European Railway Safety Culture with the European Union Agency for Railways.
Alstom sign MoU to advance knowledge of cyber-security in rail
Alstom have signed a MoU with the Rochester Institute of Technology’s ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute to strengthen rail cyber-security.
Video: CSX Memphis Intermodal team celebrate significant safety milestone
CSX Memphis Intermodal have released a video which commemorates 14 years without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration recordable injury.
Thales win contract to modernise Madrid-Seville high-speed line
Thales have won an Adif contract for the installation of 235 new DCO cabinets on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line.
