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In an industry often perceived as being driven by infrastructure and machinery, the human element remains undeniably crucial. Few exemplify this better than 85 year old Siggy Cragwell BEM, a station assistant at Elstree & Borehamwood, and Thameslink’s oldest employee.
We spoke to Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, about the latest investment into safety in critical infrastructure sectors, including the rail industry, and what it could mean for the future.
Siemens Mobility invests €250 million to increase Vectron locomotive output, integrate advanced digital solutions, and consolidate headquarters at Munich-Allach facility.
TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have had a career break how working in rail could be a good fit for them.
Historians have uncovered the story of a devastating attack in Sussex which resulted in the first death of a train driver in WW2.
In today’s measurement-rich environment, rail and transit owner-operators have access to more data than ever, from track geometry and IoT to inspection logs and environmental conditions. But the real challenge lies not in collecting data, but in making it actionable.
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the global rail industry, one area has rapidly ascended to critical importance over the past 15 years: the meticulous inspection of railway tracks.
EWR is gaining feedback from people with lived experience of disabilities to inform station designs, aiming to help build a modern, accessible railway that works for everyone.
As we embrace advancements behind next-generation rail systems, operators need to ensure strengthened cyber resilience to counter the evolving threat landscape. Kevin Wood, Cyber Design Authority, Thales, explains further.
Allison Harbor, Accessibility Delivery Manager, South Western Railway, shares the benefits of moving to a real-time system powered by Transreport’s Passenger Assistance technology.
In a world obsessed with cutting-edge tech and grand infrastructure, are we forgetting the most important thing? Steph Shencoe, Media Relations and Communication Manager at Primary Engineer, explains why nurturing the human element, particularly the next generation, is how we stay on the right track.
Ageing legacy systems must evolve to meet the growing demands of digitalisation, requiring a transformative approach to railway signalling. Mirko Blazic, EULYNX Technical Lead, explains further.
Gone are the days of purely aesthetic train cabins. Today's rail interior design is a complex blend of sustainability, accessibility and cutting‑edge technology, all aimed at maximising the passenger experience. Elizabeth Jordan had the honour of judging for the Rail Interior Awards 2024.
Increasing quality, productivity, safety and versatility with data and automation.
