All Workforce strategy & skills articles – Page 4
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NewsAdelaide implements IVU.rail to optimise rail and tram operations with integrated digital system
Adelaide’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport has fully digitalised rail and tram operations using IVU.rail, improving scheduling, efficiency and real-time fleet management across the network.
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ArticleRail: taking over networks, not risks
Public transport liberalisation has reshaped Europe’s mobility market. Hexagon has experienced the trend first-hand: the company has worked with more than 120 public transport agencies and operators worldwide. Executive Industry Consultant Edouard Podolak explains how digital tools and strong asset management can help operators win tenders and run networks. ...
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NewsRail industry expands Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility to make train travel more accessible for everyone
The Disabled Persons Railcard will now include non-visible disabilities, simplify applications, and ensure fair, affordable travel across Britain, supporting passengers and one accompanying adult.
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NewsSouth Western Railway launches Hotshot train with thermal imaging to prevent delays across southern routes
South Western Railway and Network Rail trial the Hotshot Class 450 train, using thermal imaging cameras to detect faults and reduce delays across southern England.
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New DLR trains withdrawn over faulty brakes after just six weeks in service on London light railway
Docklands Light Railway removes new B23 trains after brake faults, with older stock covering services while engineers investigate and a reduced timetable remains in place.
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NewsRail Baltica explores dual‑use infrastructure to strengthen Europe’s defence and civilian transport capabilities
Rail Baltica joined a high-level EU round table to discuss how cross-border rail projects can enhance defence logistics, resilience, and connectivity across Europe.
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NewsAlstom to deliver 42 Coradia Max trains for PKP Intercity with 30 years maintenance
Alstom signs €1.6 billion deal to supply 42 Coradia Max double-deck trains to PKP Intercity, offering modern, sustainable, and accessible travel across Poland.
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NewsHitachi Rail to modernise Alexandria Raml Tram doubling capacity and enhancing passenger experience
Hitachi Rail will upgrade Egypt’s historic Alexandria Raml Tram, improving speed, capacity, safety, and digital passenger systems while supporting sustainable urban transport goals.
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NewsAlstom and Avanti West Coast create moving poppy tribute across UK rail network for Remembrance Day
Alstom, Avanti West Coast, the Royal British Legion and Poppyscotland collaborated on a travelling poppy wreath to honour veterans and raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.
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ArticleAll Intelligence-first rail is shaping the future of the industry
The rail industry is embracing cloud-first strategies, with cutting-edge technologies like AI planning and mission-critical wireless shaping a new operational landscape. Insights from Huawei Connect 2025 reveal how integrated cloud solutions are driving reliability, capacity, and transformative passenger experiences across global networks.
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NewsScotRail launches procurement for new suburban train fleet to improve reliability and passenger experience
ScotRail invites suppliers to tender for a new suburban train fleet, offering improved comfort, accessibility, reliability, and supporting greener travel across Scotland’s busiest routes.
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NewsUnion Pacific recognises customers and suppliers driving sustainability and innovation in freight operations across America
Union Pacific honoured 16 customers and suppliers for innovative sustainability initiatives, highlighting collaboration, environmental stewardship, and measurable progress towards greener, more efficient freight transport solutions.
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NewsSwiss rail network set for digital transformation with Siemens and SBB long-term agreement
Siemens and SBB have signed a long-term framework to digitalise Swiss interlockings, boosting network capacity, reliability, and sustainability for passenger and freight services.
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NewsLandmark railways bill to create Great British Railways and improve passenger services nationwide
The UK government introduces the Railways Bill, establishing Great British Railways to simplify ticketing, improve reliability, strengthen passenger rights and modernise rail services across Britain.
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NewsAlstom opens new HVAC facility and offices at Crewe Works with expanded UK roles
Alstom has inaugurated a modern HVAC overhaul facility and refurbished offices at Crewe Works, creating over 100 skilled roles and increasing train servicing capacity.
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ArticleFrom manual checks to smart operations: The MONITOR project for freight rail
Antoine Belleguie, Innovation Project Manager, Strategy & Development Direction, Rail Logistics Europe (SNCF Group) shares the potential of digital monitoring in optimising train operations through real-time data – if rail freight can move beyond historic operational practices.
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News‘All Intelligence’ technologies take centre stage at Huawei Connect 2025
Huawei Connect 2025 highlighted the growing roles of 5G intelligence and cloud-based infrastructure in rail and logistics, with new global deployments offering insight into future operational models.
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NewsNew York Penn Station reaches key milestone under 'Trump Time'
USDOT and Amtrak have reached three major milestones in the New York Penn Station Transformation Project, aiming to modernise operations and enhance passenger experience.
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NewsAlstom urges global leaders to make rail central to decarbonised transport at COP30 in Brazil
At COP30 in Brazil, Alstom highlights rail as the most efficient, sustainable, and inclusive mode of transport, sponsoring the first-ever Transport Pavilion.
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NewsDoncaster unveils The Gresley Institute to train next generation of rail industry professionals
Network Rail has reopened Doncaster’s railway training centre as The Gresley Institute, providing state-of-the-art facilities and STEM-focused learning for future rail industry professionals.