All Safety management & assurance articles – Page 5
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NewsNetwork Rail shares shocking level crossing footage to warn of dangers and prevent teenage accidents
CCTV shows a teenager dangerously close to tracks at Norfolk level crossing. Network Rail urges vigilance, responsible behaviour, and adherence to safety rules.
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59% of Britons would judge someone caught fare dodging negatively according to new study
New research from South Western Railway reveals 59% of Britons would judge fare dodgers, as the operator launches a campaign tackling nationwide ticket evasion.
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NewsHitachi Rail becomes first transport company globally to use NVIDIA IGX Thor for real-time AI
Hitachi Rail integrates NVIDIA IGX Thor into its HMAX platform, bringing real-time AI processing to trains and infrastructure, improving efficiency, reliability, and predictive maintenance.
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ArticleInnoTrans 2026: celebrating 30 years of innovation and shaping the future of global rail
InnoTrans 2026 is set to celebrate 30 years of progress in rail and mobility innovation. With record international participation, AI-driven solutions and a forward-looking conference programme, the Berlin event will once again unite the global transport industry.
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NewsPoland's CPK airport launches tender for new underground railway station
CPK Airport in central Poland is inviting bids for a tunnel and railway station project, aiming to improve high-speed rail connectivity and passenger transfers.
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NewsWest Midlands Railway completes £70 million Tyseley depot upgrade
Tyseley Traction Maintenance Depot has been redeveloped with modern facilities, solar power and extended capacity to improve train reliability and reduce delays for passengers.
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NewsSouth Eastern Railway is expanding its innovative on-board camera programme
South Eastern Railway is fitting more trains with AI-powered cameras to spot faults early, prevent delays and improve safety for passengers across its network.
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NewsAmtrak invests $30 million to improve accessibility at five North Dakota stations
Amtrak has upgraded five North Dakota stations with $30 million in accessibility improvements, enhancing safety, comfort, and passenger experience along the Empire Builder route.
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News£4.5m upgrade begins on Kyle of Lochalsh railway to improve reliability and safety
Network Rail has started a £4.5 million upgrade on the Kyle line, replacing track and inspecting structures to ensure safer, more reliable journeys.
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News£100m train upgrade boosts comfort and reliability across the South East’s busiest rail networks
A £100m five-year upgrade of 304 Electrostar trains improves comfort, reliability, and sustainability for Southern, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, and Southeastern passengers.
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NewsFinland hosts Rail Baltica seminar highlighting strategic mobility and regional cooperation across Nordic and Baltic countries
Officials, diplomats, and industry leaders met in Helsinki to discuss Rail Baltica’s economic, defence, and transport benefits for the Nordic–Baltic region.
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NewsPBH Rail Group’s Civils division celebrates first year with strong growth and impressive turnover
PBH Rail Group’s Civils Division marks its first anniversary, achieving a £500,000 turnover and completing 36 diverse rail and infrastructure projects across the UK.
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Singapore LTA upgrades railway CCTV network with Nokia and Hitachi Rail to enhance passenger safety
The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has deployed Nokia Optical LAN and IP/MPLS solutions with Hitachi Rail to improve CCTV coverage and rail security.
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Piccadilly Line upgrade to receive independent quality assurance services
DB ESG and DB Systemtechnik will provide independent quality assurance for TfL’s new Piccadilly line trains, ensuring design, build, and testing meet strict standards.
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NewsEurostar RMT members to ballot for potential Strike
RMT will ballot Eurostar workers for possible strike action, citing unsafe conditions, poor management, and lack of investment despite strong company revenues.
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Opinion200 years of commercial rail: how safety communications have evolved
As commercial rail celebrates its bicentenary, VIAVI Solution’s Product Line Manager, Railway, Massimiliano Beccuti, examines the evolution of communication networks, crucial in enabling trains to travel at up to 250 mph and beyond – safely.
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NewsAlstom Spain wins Brunel Award for FGC train modernisation project enhancing passenger comfort
Alstom’s refurbishment of 22 FGC trains has won a Brunel Award, improving accessibility, comfort, security, and extending service life by up to 15 years.
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NewsNetwork Rail launches CIRO-endorsed weather learning programme to improve staff decision-making and resilience
Network Rail and CIRO have introduced a weather learning programme for rail staff, providing training to manage extreme weather and enhance operational decision-making across the network.
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NewsArriva Group acquires RTS Infrastructure to expand UK rail maintenance and construction capabilities
Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, adding rail maintenance, depot capacity and design and construction services to strengthen its UK rail operations.
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NewsNorthern City Line has upgraded its entire fleet of 25 Class 717
Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens Mobility have upgraded all Class 717 trains to ETCS version 3.6.0, improving reliability, safety, and capacity on the Northern City Line.