AAR Award RAC’s Andy Ash the 2023 Holden-Proefrock Award
The AAR have awarded RAC's Andy Ash their 2023 Holden-Proefrock Award, for career achievements in hazmat safety.
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Zonegreen Secures Landmark Maintenance Contract
Zonegreen signs a landmark maintenance contract with Northern Trains, securing its 50th UK depot, and putting safety first.
SANDAG Selects HDR for LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project
SANDAG selects HDR to complete the next phase of their San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project, leading environmental clearance.
SWR Install Lifesaving Defibrillators at All Staffed Stations
SWR have installed life-saving, accessible, automated defibrillators in all staffed stations, available for use by the local community.
Senceive Launches Digital Interface Node
Wireless monitoring technology developer Senceive has revealed the latest in its range of IoT infrastructure condition monitoring devices.
Closure Between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Continues
Network Rail engineers will start around-the-clock work, updating the 1970s signalling equipment between Farncombe and Petersfield.
APTA TRANSform Conference & EXPO Kicks Off in Orlando
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) kicked off its 2023 TRANSform Conference & EXPO.
The Federal Railroad Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to Rail Projects
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The FRA recently announced the award of $1.4 billion in FY22 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants to rail projects throughout the country.
Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. join for Operation Clear Track
During rail safety week, Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. are using Operation Clear Track to reduce deaths and injuries near railroad tracks and crossings.
Work completed on £82m sea wall to protect vital coastal rail route
As part of the £165 million South West Resilience Programme, work has been completed on a sea wall protecting a vital coastal rail route in Dawlish.
Over 600 new CCTV cameras to be installed across Northern’s train stations
Northern are set to install 612 new CCTV cameras across its stations to provide even safer journeys for customers.
Robel signs transport system deal with ARTC
The Australian Rail Track Corporation has ordered two ROREXS rail exchange systems from Robel Bahnbaumaschinen.
FRA announce Railroad Crossing Elimination funding for 63 Projects
FRA have awarded more than $570 million in funding to 63 projects in 32 states as part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Programme.
Southeastern to ban e-Scooters
Southeastern are enforcing a ban on e-Scooters from 1 June due to concerns over the fire risk they pose when taken aboard trains.
RIA react to UK rail passenger numbers hitting post COVID high
RIA have responded to DfT figures which depict rail passenger numbers averaging over 98% daily in April, a record post COVID-19 high.