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Rail communication testing for FRMCS: a light at the end of the tunnel
Massimiliano Beccuti, Product Line Director for Railway at VIAVI, discusses FP-MORANE-2, the pilot programme for rail’s much needed switch to FRMCS.
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South Western Railway expands body-worn cameras as staff assaults rise
South Western Railway expands body-worn cameras for frontline staff as violent incidents double, launching a bold campaign to deter abuse.
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HS2 Colne Valley viaduct completed as UK’s longest high-speed rail bridge opens
HS2’s Colne Valley viaduct, the UK’s longest rail bridge, is complete, enabling 200mph high-speed services and creating a landmark engineering achievement.
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Government report unveils new effective railway suicide prevention measures
The new study study highlights effective railway suicide prevention methods, including staff support, safety improvements and initiatives to protect passengers nationwide.
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Network Rail develop framework to protect railways from climate change flooding and erosion risks
Network Rail and WSP are collaborating on a framework to standardise flood and erosion response, boosting railway resilience to worsening climate change impacts.
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London Underground to be disrupted by strikes, as Coldplay forced to reschedule shows
London Underground to be disrupted by RMT strikes from 7 - 11 September, with Coldplay having to reschedule Wembley shows.
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First of a Kind winners launch 26 innovative railway projects to improve safety and passenger experience
Government-backed projects will use AI and new technologies to enhance platform safety, reduce delays, and boost passenger experience across the UK rail network.
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HS2 creates hundreds of new jobs and apprenticeships as unemployed people gain careers
HS2 continues to upskill and employ jobseekers through training programmes, apprenticeships and work placements, supporting thousands across London, the West Midlands and the Chilterns.
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GRAW wins major contract to deliver automated track inspections in Poland
GRAW, part of the Goldschmidt Group, has secured a 244 million PLN contract with PKP PLK to deliver automated rail track inspection vehicles across Poland.
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The effects of extreme weather on UK rail to be researched
A new partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail will speed up weather research, helping prevent delays, enhance safety, and maintain reliable services for passengers and freight.
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Trump Administration cuts funding for California’s high-speed rail
The FRA has cancelled 175 million dollars in federal funding for California high-speed rail, as officials criticise mismanagement and escalating project costs.
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Alstom to supply driverless trains and CBTC signalling for Mumbai Metro Line 4 project
Alstom will build 39 driverless Metropolis trainsets in India and deliver CBTC signalling with maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 4.
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‘Headphone dodgers’ to be targeted by Transport for London
Transport for London targets ‘headphone dodgers’ with posters and social media campaign, encouraging passengers to use headphones and maintain a stress-free journey for all.
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New battery trains to replace diesel fleet and transform regional mobility across North Rhine-Westphalia
Regiobahn will introduce Siemens Mobility Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains on the RE 47 line by 2026, delivering cleaner, more efficient, and comfortable regional travel.
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Alstom opens first signalling competence centre in CIS to boost Kazakhstan’s railway safety and efficiency
The Astana centre will develop advanced signalling solutions, train local engineers, and support Kazakhstan’s rail modernisation while linking with Alstom’s global innovation network.
