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Government of Victoria continues level crossing removals to improve safety
The removal of level crossings throughout Melbourne will not only make the railways safer but will also reduce congestion around the city.
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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.
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Warning issued to drone pilots following recent railway incident in Britain
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have warned drone pilots to keep away from the railway or risk being taken to court and facing a £2,500 penalty.
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Expert Panel: Level crossing safety
As part of our Level Crossing Safety In-Depth Focus, Global Railway Review asked our Expert Panel: Motorists who misuse level crossings are often the main cause of accidents, but how can the railway industry manage motorist behaviour to significantly reduce the risks at level crossings?
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Did you know helium balloons cause train delays daily across the UK?
Network Rail recorded 619 balloon-related incidents – nearly two a day – across England, Scotland and Wales in the past year.
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All Virginia Railway Express trains are now operating under positive train control
PTC is designed to automatically control train speeds and movements should an engineer not take suitable action in a given situation.
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Network Rail to improve safety at more level crossings
As part of a £60.4 million project to increase capacity, four level crossings on the UK’s Felixstowe branch line will be upgraded to make crossing the railway safer.
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Eliminating risk and creating a safer railway in Great Britain
Level crossing safety in Great Britain continues to be one of Network Rail’s key priorities. Since 2009 the infrastructure manager has invested more than £200 million in improving the safety of level crossings and this investment to date has generated over 1,100 level crossing closures and countless safety enhancements across…
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Remaining a step ahead of regulations
Soon to celebrate its 150th anniversary, Estonia’s railway network has played, and will continue to play, a central role in the country’s transportation and logistics offering. However, fatal and serious accidents at level crossings continue to occur. Tarvi Viisalu, Head of the Safety Department of Estonia’s national railway company, Eesti…
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The battle to increase safety has not yet been won
Accidents at level crossings are a global issue. Here, Isabelle Fonverne, Senior Advisor for Safety and Interoperability at the UIC, highlights that collisions between trains and heavy road vehicles result in a great number of fatalities and severe injuries. Isabelle underlines that the railway industry and other sectors must work…
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NJOL’s mission to save lives at level crossings
As State Coordinator for New Jersey Operation Lifesaver (NJOL) and Lead Engineer at the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Bureau of Railroad Engineering Services, safety is part of Todd Hirt’s everyday existence. Here he explains the importance of promoting railway dangers and NJOL’s great work to ensure level crossing…
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Tracks belong to trains: Preventing railway trespassing in the Czech Republic
Trespassing on railways and track safety can sometimes be overlooked when discussing transport safety. The Transport Research Centre (CDV) intends to change this with new educational video material which is to be circulated in schools in the Czech Republic. Pavlína Skládaná, Pavel Skládaný and Pavel Tučka from the CDV explain…
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ProRail rolls out new CCTV system at major rail stations in the Netherlands
ProRail is rolling out CBNL’s 26GHz point-to-multipoint technology to provide connectivity for new CCTV deployment across 15 railway stations.
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Zonegreen’s state-of-the-art Depot Personnel Protection System
Rail maintenance depots can be dangerous workplaces, so staff safety is essential. With Zonegreen’s market-leading product range, the highest level of staff safety can be delivered, whilst maintaining a productive working environment.
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Galgus introduces itself to the railway industry at Rail Live!
For the first time ever, Galgus exhibited at the Rail Live! event and their booth hosted numerous meetings with important companies and professionals from the rail market.
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Zonegreen urges depot operators to review earthing procedures
Zonegreen’s solutions are currently installed in facilities across the UK to offer protection against the risks posed by overhead lines.