Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver launch national rail safety initiative
Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver are partnering with law enforcement nationwide for Operation Clear Track, a campaign to raise awareness and enforce rail safety.
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Railways face continued growth in passenger ridership numbers and increased demand for rail freight operations. To cope, rail systems must adapt to their changing environment and provide networks that are both safe and secure.
Amtrak Police and Operation Lifesaver are partnering with law enforcement nationwide for Operation Clear Track, a campaign to raise awareness and enforce rail safety.
NS has launched a pioneering project to revolutionise railway fleet inspections in the Netherlands, using advanced digital technologies to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover a Freightliner locomotive named in honour of railway advocate Pete Waterman, railway safety training initiatives in Portsmouth schools and Amtrak's new art installation at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station.
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Olivia Cayley, Head of Rail Programme at Samaritans, and Louise McNally, Suicide Prevention Lead at Network Rail, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about their joint efforts in suicide prevention across the rail network and the impact of their 15-year partnership.
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2024, Great Northern station assistant Wendy Davidson shares her experience of a life-saving intervention that highlights the importance of vigilance and training in preventing crises.
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Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded a 59.87 million euro contract to Merko Ehitus Eesti AS and GRK Eesti AS for constructing a 10.5km section of the Rail Baltica mainline from Saku to the Harju-Rapla County border.
Govia Thameslink Railway has appointed Hannah Lindsay as its first Security Improvement Manager to lead a £2.5 million initiative aimed at combating antisocial behaviour across the network.
TfL has initiated a new campaign to combat rising incidents of violence and aggression against its staff, emphasising that such behaviour will lead to serious consequences for offenders.
EN50155 is a European standard applied to all electronic equipment components used in the rail industry, ensuring they meet the highest levels of compliance and reliability across operating conditions, design, documentation, testing, and integration.
A newly released video of a train collision emphasises the urgent need for heightened awareness and personal responsibility at railway level crossings.
The Community of Madrid will invest €100.7 million to install platform screen doors on Metro Line 6, enhancing safety, efficiency and paving the way for automation.
Norfolk Southern has appointed Anil Bhatt as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, where he will spearhead technology initiatives to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and customer service.
KiwiRail has completed the installation and activation of the final section of overhead electric lines for the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification project, paving the way for electric trains to commence test runs in July.
Rail Baltica's inclusion in the unified European transport corridor underscores its strategic importance, enhancing connectivity and co-operation across Europe and with Ukraine.