All Safety management & assurance articles – Page 2
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NewsAlstom unveils first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager at Derby works
Alstom has revealed the first refreshed Voyager train in Derby, launching a £60 million programme to modernise CrossCountry’s long distance fleet across Great Britain.
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NewsSafety Shield Global secures strategic investment from H2 Equity Partners
Safety Shield Global has secured strategic investment from H2 Equity Partners to accelerate international expansion and advance its edge AI-powered safety systems for rail, infrastructure and energy sectors.
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NewsTalgo wins €1.3bn Saudi high speed rail train and maintenance contract
Talgo has secured a major Saudi Arabia Railways contract covering new high speed trains and long term maintenance, lifting its order book to a record level.
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NewsSiemens Mobility secures TÜV SÜD cyber-security certification for digital rail vehicle architecture
Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock has renewed TÜV SÜD certification for its Train Blueprint Architecture, reinforcing cyber-security compliance across entire vehicles including automatic train control systems.
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NewsSmarter trams for safer urban travel with Alstom’s innovative driver assistance systems
Alstom’s ODAS and COMPAS systems provide proactive safety support for tram drivers, helping prevent accidents and ensuring smoother journeys in busy city environments.
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NewsSecond mountain tunnel breakthrough in India advances Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train
The second mountain tunnel in India for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train has been completed, marking a major engineering milestone and boosting project confidence.
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NewsEuropean rail CEOs set 2026 priorities at CER Brussels Assembly
Rail leaders in Brussels agreed CER’s 2026 strategy, new leadership appointments, expanded membership and key positions on EU policy.
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InterviewHow extreme weather is testing Britain’s railways
Global Railway Review exclusively interviewed experts Professor Brian Haddock, a rail industry specialist, and Professor John Beckford, a cybernetician and management scientist, about how extreme weather tests Britain’s railways and the potential of AI-driven strategies to enhance resilience and safety.
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NewsWaldenburg Railway becomes first Swiss line to operate semi-automated GoA2 trains
BLT introduces semi-automated train operation on the Waldenburg Railway using Stadler signalling, improving efficiency, punctuality and digital control while preparing for full automation.
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NewsDeutsche Bahn and Alstom complete first remote driven commuter train depot trial
Deutsche Bahn and Alstom have completed Germany’s first remote driving deployment on a commuter train, demonstrating how digitalised shunting could improve depot efficiency and operations.
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NewsAlstom opens new training centre in Hungary
Alstom has opened a new welding and fitter training centre in Mátranovák to strengthen workforce skills, support bogie frame production and reinforce long term regional employment opportunities.
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NewsGreenbrier and Amsted Digital launch bogie monitoring initiative for European freight
Greenbrier Leasing Europe has partnered with Amsted Digital to deploy bogie-mounted monitoring gateways across new European freight wagons, enabling condition-based maintenance, predictive diagnostics and improved operational safety.
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NewsHBC to deliver net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit for Network Rail in Sheffield
HBC Construction has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver a £7.2m net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit in Sheffield, setting a new benchmark for sustainable rail infrastructure.
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NewsAlstom secures SNCF order for 15 additional Avelia Horizon high-speed trains
SNCF Voyageurs has approved a further order for Avelia Horizon trains, reinforcing investment in high-speed, low-carbon rail travel across Europe.
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RFG urges Parliament to amend Railways Bill for stronger independent rail freight appeals
Rail Freight Group calls on Parliament to strengthen the Railways Bill’s appeals process to ensure fair decisions for freight operators and economic growth.
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NewsVande Bharat Express redefines inter-city travel with faster, safer, energy-efficient trains in India
India’s Vande Bharat Express introduces semi-high-speed trains with modern safety, comfort, and energy-efficient systems, enhancing passenger experience and supporting national mobility goals.
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NewsUK green-lights five hydrogen technology demonstrations including first hydrogen-powered railway shunter
Five UK projects will showcase hydrogen production, storage, and end-use technologies, including the nation’s first hydrogen-powered rail shunter.
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NewsNew rail leaders appointed as government advances plans for Great British Railways reform
The government appoints new chairs at Network Rail and DFTO, strengthening leadership as legislation progresses to integrate track and train under Great British Railways.
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NewsM6 reopens early after successful installation of Clifton railway bridge improving West Coast Main Line
Network Rail and Skanska completed the new Clifton railway bridge ahead of schedule, allowing the M6 to reopen early and enhancing rail and road travel.
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NewsRail Vision expands in India with major proof of concept for Indian Railway safety systems
Rail Vision launches a Proof of Concept in India with Sujan Industries, showcasing its Mainline technology to enhance railway safety and operational efficiency.