Thales to deliver AFC gates to Singapore’s MRT lines
Thales has been selected by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore, to provide state-of-the-art Automatic Fare Collection gates on Mass Rapid Transit lines throughout the country.
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Contract signed with safety assessment provider for Rail Baltica line
The joint venture RB Rail AS, alongside its national project implementers, has signed a contract with Certifer SA, to provide safety assessment services for the Rail Baltica line.
Connecting Europe Express reaches Paris after travelling across Europe
After travelling 36 days across Europe, including 120 stops, 26 countries, and 33 borders, the Connecting Europe Express has arrived in its final destination of Paris.
EIM signs agreement with the largest hyperloop industry contenders
European Rail Infrastructure Managers has signed an agreement with seven of the largest players in the hyperloop industry to support the integration of hyperloop and rail systems.
SJ AB equips staff with body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions
SJ AB has provided rail employees with VB400 body-worn cameras from Motorola Solutions, to deliver the highest level of safety and transparency for passengers and staff.
Network Rail introduces leaf blasting trains across the North West
Network Rail has today launched a fleet of several specialist trains, whose job is to remove and wash away leaf debris across the North West rail route this autumn 2021.
The Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 expansion launches in Virginia
The launch of the Amtrak Northeast Regional Route 51 has been announced by Governor Ralph Northam, with the rail expansion set to provide early morning service from Main Street Station.
ORR’s Chief Inspector of Railways issues major level crossing warning
Following the release of the Office of Rail and Road’s latest rail safety report, a warning has been issued due to the increase of level crossing deaths and close calls across Britain.
Research unveils that commuting by rail improves passenger’s work ethic
Academic research conducted by UCL Professors and the rail industry has revealed that commuting by rail significantly improves a passenger’s workday, including their productivity and wellbeing.
SWR’s upgraded Island Line is set to relaunch on 1 November 2021
South Western Railway has announced the reopening of the transformed Island Line, which aims to launch on 1 November 2021, subject to train safety tests to be successfully completed.
Rail Safety and Standards Board launches new health and wellbeing guide
A new Health and Wellbeing Index has been developed by health economists at RSSB, with aims to identify the impact of health, wellbeing and safety risks to employees in the rail industry.
UK government inquires action to improve on-train air quality
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched findings produced by the RSSB, identifying that the air quality levels on some diesel-powered trains is 'poorer than desired'.
GTR extends its suicide prevention training to key partners
On World Suicide Prevention Day (10 September 2021), Govia Thameslink Railway has announced it is now offering training to its key partners, to increase the number of people who can identify vulnerable passengers.
HS2 is set to trial fibre optic technology to detect ground movement
One of HS2’s construction sites is trialling a far-reaching fibre optic technology that can detect minute ground subsidence movements in embankments, to prevent landslides and sink holes.
Network Rail trials fibre-optic technology for safety and performance
Network Rail is set to trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing technology, that aims to support improvements to the railway’s safety measures and its overall performance.