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SWR install new Living Wall at Portsmouth Harbour station
SWR have installed a new living wall at Portsmouth Harbour which is set to reduce air pollution, boost diversity, and reduce stress levels.
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RAIB release report into Norfolk level crossing near miss
After a near collision between a passenger train and two cars at Coltishall Lane user worked level crossing, the RAIB have released several recommendations.
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LTG Cargo launch intermodal freight services to terminals in Poland
LTG Cargo have launched intermodal freight services from Kaunas Intermodal Terminal (KIT) to terminals in Poland.
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Great Northern passengers are the most satisfied with train cleanliness
Survey results published by Transport Focus have shown that passengers on Great Northern are the most satisfied in the UK with the cleanliness of their train.
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How the industry can overcome the challenges of rail control projects
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Gunnar Smith, VP of Sales at Prover, talks about the typical challenges faced in the procurement and development of rail control projects and how these can be mastered with a modern approach based on Signalling Design Automation (SDA) and the use of digital…
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Stimio offer safe and cost-effective remote monitoring solution
Stimio’s remote monitoring solution assists rail infrastructure managers in ensuring that catenary tensioning is monitored and maintained, keeping rail operations uninterrupted and safe.
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Network Rail carry out £2 million clean to remove graffiti on railways
Network Rail have used more than £2 million of funding to remove graffiti from railway infrastructure in hotspot areas.
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UK Rail for Ukraine’s first humanitarian aid train leaves for Ukraine
UK Rail for Ukraine will be sending more than a million items of aid to Ukraine in response to the humanitarian crisis in the region.
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Zonegreen complete first depot enhancement for ScotRail
Zonegreen has installed its DPPS, the first in a planned series of depot enhancements for ScotRail, to protect staff from unauthorised vehicle movements.
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Modernising Poland’s railways for all
In this article for Global Railway Review Issue 2 2022, PKP PLK explore how recent investments worth billions of zlotys to modernise Poland’s railway infrastructure is making rail travel more accessible for all.
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VR to discontinue its Eastern freight traffic in a controlled manner
VR Group’s Board of Directors have announced that they will discontinue Eastern freight traffic, with VR Transpoint tasked with creating a traffic rundown plan.
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ORR publish safety report for Hitachi Rail’s Class 800 series
Following safety issues that lead to the withdrawal of Hitachi Rail’s Class 800 series trains in May 2021, ORR have published a safety review with several recommendations.
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Survey reveals popularity of train vs plane for business travel
Polling commissioned by HS1 Ltd has revealed that people are likely to travel to Europe by train over plane for business, showing that demand for environmentally-friendly travel is on the rise.
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ScotRail unveil almost £1 million on-train hospitality recruitment drive
ScotRail has launched plans to invest £918,000 on a hospitality recruitment drive as the operator reintroduces its on-board food and drink service.
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ORR membership changes open the body to non-members
ORR has accepted a set of commitments offered by the RACF that will reduce membership restrictions and give train companies more choice.