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Loop and RSSB launch dashboard to track social value against Sustainable Rail Blueprint goals
The new dashboard helps rail operators measure and align social impact with RSSB’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint framework.
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“The beatings will continue until morale improves”
It’s hard not to have a sense of groundhog day in rail currently. It feels that we’ve, over the course of the last decade at least, repeatedly been led back to the promise of a great change / rebrand / innovative approach that will transform the way we deliver railways…
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ORR publishes 10 recommendations to improve health and safety interventions across UK rail network
18 March 2025 | By
ORR’s recommendations aim to enhance safety decision-making, boost consistency, and improve collaboration across the rail industry.
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RSSB launches AI-powered tool to enhance rail freight safety and efficiency
The Rail Safety and Standards Board's AI-driven tool will help rail freight operators monitor and manage wheelset conditions, aiming to improve safety, reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
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UK rail industry advances supply chain decarbonisation with RSSB’s new framework
The Rail Safety and Standards Board is leading efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions across the UK rail supply chain by providing a framework for data-driven carbon reduction strategies.
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RSSB calls on rail freight sector to co-fund research for 75% growth by 2050
The Chief Executive of the Rail Safety and Standards Board has called on the rail freight sector to co-fund research efforts to achieve a 75% increase in rail freight by 2050.
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RSSB research supports lowering minimum age for train drivers to 18
The RSSB's research supports lowering the minimum age for train drivers to 18, finding that existing training and safety systems are sufficient for younger candidates without incurring additional costs.
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How do human and organisational factors affect rail safety performance?
22 March 2024 | By
Watch our FREE webinar and gain valuable insights into human factors affecting rail safety. Discover the root causes behind these mistakes and explore successful projects implemented by RSSB experts to prevent them.
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OFF THE RAILS: GBRTT’s Emily Lightowler
In this week's 'Off the Rails', I spoke to GBRTT's Programme Director in Business Planning and Financial Planning, Emily Lightowler.
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Rail industry launches new sustainability campaign to inspire Gen Z to travel by train
Network Rail and industry partners have teamed together to create a new campaign to attract Gen Z rail customers.
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RAIB Report: Freight train derailment at London Gateway
RAIB has released its report into a freight train derailment at London Gateway, Essex, 24th December 2021.
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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.
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RSSB develops British rail industry zero waste metrics
The RSSB has developed a suite of metrics to help Great Britain's rail industry measure performance across the circular economy, waste and resource management.
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RSSB to use artificial intelligence to help predict low adhesion track conditions
The UK's Rail Safety and Standards Board are using AI in a research project to predict and identify where and when low adhesion is going to occur on the rail network.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 14-18 November 2022.
