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Copper cable theft on Eurostar line sparks renewed call for dedicated railway security presence
Land Sheriffs urge stronger, visible railway security after Eurostar cable theft caused major disruption and safety concerns.
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Rail Minister hails UK’s first digitally signalled commuter railway with no lineside signals
The Northern City Line is now the UK’s first commuter route fully controlled by in-cab digital signalling.
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Siemens Mobility invests in locomotive production and a new HQ
Siemens Mobility invests €250 million to increase Vectron locomotive output, integrate advanced digital solutions, and consolidate headquarters at Munich-Allach facility.
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Innovators invited to solve real-world rail challenges in latest Station Innovation Zone programme
SMEs can now apply to develop and trial tech tackling wet floors and interchange stress at Bristol Temple Meads.
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Man with extraordinary memory retires after 44 years keeping Northern trains running smoothly
Darren Milligan, famed for memorising thousands of train parts, retires after four decades at Heaton TrainCare Centre.
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The 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans)
The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has recently issued the "Reply of the Ministry of Commerce on Agreeing to Hold the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition", approving the China Association of Metros to host the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans) in Qingdao Shandong…
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New rail training programme launched to support former Tata steelworkers into skilled employment
A new scheme will retrain 72 former Tata steelworkers for careers in the rail industry near Onllwyn.
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From Data to Decisions: Unlocking Rail Potential with Digital Twins
In today’s measurement-rich environment, rail and transit owner-operators have access to more data than ever, from track geometry and IoT to inspection logs and environmental conditions. But the real challenge lies not in collecting data, but in making it actionable.
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RSSB launches free e-learning course to promote consistent safe decision-making in the rail industry
The new course helps rail leaders make sound safety decisions by providing practical guidance and promoting a consistent approach across the industry.
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Freightliner secures two five-year contracts to expand heavy haul rail services for Breedon
Freightliner renews cement transport and launches new aggregates contract with Breedon, investing in locomotives, wagons, and facilities to boost efficiency and sustainability.
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The Evolution of Track Inspection: Goldschmidt’s role in securing rail reliability
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the global rail industry, one area has rapidly ascended to critical importance over the past 15 years: the meticulous inspection of railway tracks.
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Building next-generation railways: Digital transformation & cyber-security in rail
As we embrace advancements behind next-generation rail systems, operators need to ensure strengthened cyber resilience to counter the evolving threat landscape. Kevin Wood, Cyber Design Authority, Thales, explains further.
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Government launches project to eliminate mobile blackspots across UK rail routes with fibre upgrade
Project Reach will boost mobile coverage and install fibre along key rail routes, enhancing connectivity and cutting commuter disruptions.
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Gen Z shuns tech and AI for human touch as rail competition reshapes European business travel
New research reveals Gen Z prefers human interaction over AI, while liberalised rail markets offer business travellers improved service and affordability.
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Transforming how we deliver rail passenger assistance
Allison Harbor, Accessibility Delivery Manager, South Western Railway, shares the benefits of moving to a real-time system powered by Transreport’s Passenger Assistance technology.
