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HS2 begins search for Phase 2b ground investigation contractors
The framework agreement is an important step in HS2's plans to extend Britain’s new high-speed railway from the Midlands to the North.
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Transformational asset management for signalling power supplies
Viper Innovations looks at how to build back better from the impact of COVID-19 on Britain's rail network and the importance of delivering more for less.
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Public space designs unveiled for HS2’s West London ‘super-hub’ station
Plans for an urban realm around the new HS2 Old Oak Common station have been revealed, including new parkland to create a destination for people to relax as well as a venue for events and pop-up markets.
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New rail research centre opens at the University of Birmingham
Andrew Stephenson, the UK's Minister of State for Transport, has formally opened a new purpose-built centre at the University of Birmingham, designed to deliver specialist research in railway engineering.
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RDG calls on UK government to support shifting freight from road to rail
The Rail Delivery Group has outlined six recommendations for the UK government to support shift more freight on to rail and off of the roads.
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Performance on point: The role of collaboration and data in shaping rail’s future
For Global Railway Review, David Clarke, Technical Director at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), explores the importance of collaboration and how it will be a driving force in the industry’s COVID-19 recovery.
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Nomad Digital to be part of freight train location tracking solution project
Nomad Digital is excited to be a chosen partner of rail tech pioneer Incremental, winning 'First of a Kind' funding.
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‘Rail to the COP’ initiative to promote sustainable mobility across Europe
The 'Rail to the COP' initiative will work to draw attention to the important role that rail can play in achieving global Climate Change Goals.
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Study highlights expansion prospects for Oxfordshire rail network
The Oxfordshire Rail Corridor Study has outlined a number of future improvements to increase interconnectivity across Oxfordshire.
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First freight train departs HS2’s Willesden Logistics hub
HS2's Logistics hub in Willesden will enable the removal of one million lorries from the roads in the London area alone, significantly reducing the project’s environmental impact.
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Government funding secured for Freightliner dual-fuel project
In partnership with a consortium of specialist suppliers, government funding has been secured to develop a dual-fuel solution for Freightliner's Class 66 locomotive.
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HS2 launches second tunnel boring machine at Chiltern site
HS2's second tunnel boring machine, 'Cecilia', will operate alongside an identical machine, named ‘Florence’, to excavate separate northbound and southbound tunnels.
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Eversholt Rail unveils new Class 321 Swift Express Freight train
Eversholt's new Swift Express Freight train, which has been converted from a classic Class 321 train, will offer a cost-effective, low carbon solution for rail freight deliveries into city centres.
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The growth of digital twins in the UK rail industry
Zoe McLernon, Multimodal Policy Manager at Logistics UK, shares case studies on the use of digital twins in rail and explores what opportunities may be in store as the technology continues to evolve at a rapid rate.
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Britain’s railways still safer and greener than road transport
RSSB's latest Annual Health and Safety Report highlights Britain’s railways remain the safest and greenest forms of land transport, but there is no room for complacency.
