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ORR finds number of post-pandemic rail journeys doubled over last year
ORR figures have found that 990 million journeys were made in Britain over the last year, a huge increase from 2020-21 where only 388 million journeys were made.
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Pilot project for autonomous trains in Germany enters the next phase
Alstom is developing a project that will explore the possibilities of train automation for rail passenger transport in Germany.
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LTG Cargo Ukraine to resume business in Ukraine
LTG Cargo will return to business in Ukraine following an increase in demand from Ukrainian businesses for the transport of grain.
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The variable gauge system for freight trains in Spain
José Conrado Martínez, Deputy Director of Strategic Innovation (CTO) of Adif, explains the difficulties caused by the gauge in Spain, as well as the rest of Europe, and how Adif are contributing to making railroad’s safer with a freight gauge changeover project.
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Testing begins on new digital signalling for Northern City Line
The testing of new digital signalling on the Northern City Line will reduce delays and enable a more reliable service for passengers.
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RIA welcome 90 per cent milestone on passenger numbers
RIA have welcomed the latest rail travel statistics released by the DfT which show passenger numbers approaching their highest levels since March 2020.
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How to better prepare the railway sector for CBRNe threats
Grigore Havarneanu, Senior Research Advisor at the International Union of Railways (UIC), looks at the challenges that railways face in dealing with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) attacks and how the EU-funded PROACTIVE project can help railway staff to better face these threats.
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Northern recognised with ‘Gold Standard’ from Investors in People
Investors in People have assessed Northern to be one of the best performing people organisations in Britain.
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RSSB to publish health data insights to help reduce rail’s risk and cost
RSSB have announced a new quarterly report which will help organisations get a better understanding of their health and wellbeing performance.
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Network Rail staff deliver equipment to Ukrainian Railways
Network Rail staff have come to the aid of rail colleagues in Ukraine by delivering equipment that will help keep Ukrainian railways running.
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DB Cargo UK launches new safety campaign
DB Cargo UK have launched a safety campaign that empowers workers to intervene and stop any activity that they feel to be unsafe.
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STI Castell’s depot safety system delivers impressive results for RATP
STI Castell's sustainable depot safety system for the 3-tracks metro depot outside Paris, has successfully eliminated human error and damages to materials.
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CER remain committed to aid efforts in Ukraine
CER have continued to work closely with its members to meet transport needs in Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.
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Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston
After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
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Canada’s Minister of Transport announces updated rail safety rules
The Minister of Transport has announced the approval of the revisions to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements of trains.
