Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 28 Nov - 02 Dec 2022.
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Rail Security News
Northern deploys new technology to identify whether a ticket is valid
Northern managed stations will be utilising a new technology at automated ticket barriers to alert staff about passengers using an incorrect ticket.
First South Wales Metro electrified rail lines installed on Core Valley Lines
TfW have marked a major milestone in the South Wales Metro project with the installation of the first electrical lines on the Core Valley Lines in South Wales.
Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 17-21 October 2022.
TSA issue new cyber-security requirements for U.S. passenger and freight railroad carriers
The new requirements seek to enhance U.S. railroad cyber-security resilience by focusing on performance-based measures.
Alstom awarded contract to deliver TMS for KiwiRail
Alstom have been awarded their first major contract in New Zealand to deliver a fully integrated Traffic Management System for KiwiRail.
Vecow launches its IVX-1000 in-vehicle computing workstation
Vecow Co., Ltd. has introduced a brand-new in-vehicle computing workstation - the IVX-1000 - powered by 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 Processor.
Vecow to showcase Edge AI Solution Services for Smart Railways at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans 2022, Vecow will showcase their latest high-performance and rugged embedded engines for smart railway solutions.
Northern clamps down on ticketless travel between Leeds and York
Northern have issued more than 100 penalty fines following a clampdown on fare evasion between Leeds and York.
Northern employees begin training to spot vulnerable passengers
Northern have started to train their workforce on how to spot vulnerable passengers and how to have the confidence to intervene.
ORR data reveals Britain’s railways remain one of the safest in Europe
The Office of Rail and Road has published new data which shows that Britain has one of the safest railways in Europe.
Northern introduce ticket machine app to defend against fare evaders
Northern have introduced a new app that will help staff to check the status of self-service ticket machines on the network.
Network Rail cracks down on metal cable thieves in South Yorkshire
Network Rail and the British Transport Police are using new surveillance techniques to stop railway vandals in South Yorkshire.
Northern clamps down on fare evasion between Doncaster and Leeds
Northern have completed a four week-long period of action tackling fare evasion on services between Doncaster and Leeds.
Southeastern recover £2.5 million from fare-dodgers
Southeastern will reinvest the money from fare-dodgers back into the railway, with around £2.5 million recovered.