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To combat leaves on the line, specially designed trains will travel 120,000 miles
Network Rail’s fleet will cover a distance of more than four times around the earth to ensure the UK rail network remains safe during autumn.
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New protection system improves depot safety
Zonegreen has deployed a new system that improves safety, protects working personnel and keeps operations running smoothly.
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Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.
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New future of competency management for Australian rail industry workers
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has announced that a new five-year contract has been awarded for the delivery of the ‘Rail Industry Worker Program’ (‘RIW’), the ARA’s national competency management system, on the back of an extensive tender process undertaken by key rail industry organisations.
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Freight railroads prepare for Hurricane Florence
U.S. freight railroads are taking direct action to protect their employees, customers and infrastructure as Hurricane Florence is predicted to hit the eastern seaboard.
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More highlights than ever before from the global rail industry at InnoTrans 2018
The list of rolling stock, innovations and products making their international debut at InnoTrans 2018 is impressive.
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Iskratel deploys IoT-based incident-response management solution
Iskratel’s IoT solution has been deployed for Slovenian Railways and has already prevented four potential rail incidents.
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RailVision reveals new sensor technology at InnoTrans 2018
RailVision will reveal its solution suite to the public for the first time at this year´s InnoTrans in Berlin from 18-21 September 2018.
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The risks of working alongside the third rail are tackled
The concept that bare, live conductors of 750 volts run through places of work at ground level is hard to comprehend, however these are the dangers facing depot operatives at third rail depots.
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Greater Anglia employs Land Sheriffs to improve safety for rail passengers
Land Sheriffs are extra hands to assist with general travel and customer enquires but also help in preventing crime and responding to emergencies.
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Infrabel’s world-first level crossing crash test
Infrabel has recently launched a new campaign on road safety at level crossings which includes a crash test between a train and a car – a world-first. This awareness-raising campaign is in line with the Belgian rail infrastructure manager’s approach to safety. For Global Railway Review, Spokesperson Frédéric Petit talks…
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Issue 5 2018 – Digital version
In this issue: establishing rail as the backbone of future mobility, InnoTrans 2018 show preview, and Flordia's new rail system, Brightline.
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Brochure: Rail safety just got smarter
RailVision is a leading provider of cutting-edge cognitive fusion sensor technology and safety systems for the railway industry. With successful pilot projects at leading railway operators and strong financial backing, RailVision is ready to revolutionize the railway industry...
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Digital Rail Revolution: What are the top five trends and challenges in rail digitalisation?
31 August 2018 | By Global Railway Review
This webinar will explore some of the most ground-breaking and influential digitalisation initiatives in the rail sector and try to answer which are the most important now and which will be the most important in the future.
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‘Meerkat’ enhanced warning device to reduce risk at level crossings
To reduce the number of accidents that occur at Britain’s level crossings, Network Rail has agreed to a new type of warning technology.
