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RIA statement on digital signalling
On the day the ORR market study on the supply of signalling systems was published, David Clarke, Technical Director at the Railway...
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Nov 11, 20211 min read
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SWR and University of Portsmouth develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
FirstGroup plc In news that will bring good news to many commuters, the first algorithm to detect delays automatically on the tracks has...
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Aug 3, 20212 min read
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Network Rail Signals a New Way Ahead
Network Rail have entrusted Thales to develop and implement a new signalling communications system on the East Coast Main Line. The new...
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Jul 20, 20212 min read
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Studying the Coanda effect
As part of the continued application of modern techniques in the design and development of the improved class P2, The A1 Steam Locomotive...
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Jun 22, 20212 min read
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3D Printing to aid P2 construction
Since Christmas 2020 the project’s engineering team have been working with WMG to create a one-third scale working model of the cambox...
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Jun 22, 20213 min read
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Even Better Connections at Bristol Temple Meads
Passengers can now stay better connected with the rollout of fast, free and reliable WiFi at Bristol Temple Meads station. The new...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Swanage Railway's new innovative £223k system
Constantly updated live train information has come to the Swanage Railway in a first for a preserved railway – thanks to a grant from the...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Amey Selects ARES PRISM Software for Earned Value Management & Reporting
Amey, a leading infrastructure services and engineering company, has chosen ARES PRISM project management software to help manage their...
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Jun 1, 20212 min read
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Surveying the entirety of Scotland’s rail network
FUGRO has been awarded a contract to survey Scotland’s entire rail network to support the continued safe passage of trains. The work will...
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Jun 1, 20211 min read
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Network Rail Goes One Big Circle
Intelligent video specialist, One Big Circle has successfully secured a contract with Network Rail to detect critical faults on the...
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Apr 9, 20212 min read
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ORR steps up Pressure on Consumer Information
Displays at London's Liverpool Street Station The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has led train and station operators to improve passenger...
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Apr 9, 20212 min read
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South Western Rail Network to implement ‘5G-rail’
As the rail industry looks forward to the to end of lockdown and return of costumer and commuters under government guidelines. The South...
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Apr 9, 20212 min read
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Anderton Concrete to supply more than 6,000 metres of precast concrete troughing
Anderlite C/1/43 straight concrete troughs have been manufactured in half lengths of 500mm with one-metre lids. The signals are being put...
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Apr 9, 20212 min read
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New Brake Monitoring System
Siemens Mobility GmbH and VTG Rail Europe GmbH have signed a contract to test the innovative Brake Monitoring System (BMS) for automated...
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
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Investment in Simulation and Reality at Plymouth
In the driver’s seat: Council leader Tudor Evans got a taste of life in the hot seat testing the new train driver simulator at Plymouth’s...
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Mar 24, 20213 min read
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Rail Consultancy on Track for New Growth
Stratford-upon-Avon-based Fenix Rail Systems has secured investment to support the company as it bids for larger contracts. Fenix...
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
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HS2 Launches Contract Race for Engineering Management System
HS2 has started the search for a specialist contractor to deliver the high-tech monitoring systems that will enable remote supervisory...
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Mar 10, 20212 min read
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evo-rail to Deliver rail-5G to UK Railways
evo-rail, part of FirstGroup, is launching rail-5G, the global first multi-gigabit communications service specifically designed for the...
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Mar 10, 20212 min read
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Getting a Bigger “Byte” into Devon!
Ashley Clarke, General Manager of the Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway joins Openreach engineers as they install full fibre broadband...
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Jan 24, 20213 min read
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A Fresh Approach to Depot Safety
Depot Control System commissioning – Siemens Ardwick Depot. FirstClass Safety & Control, the Essex-based safety control system...
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Jan 22, 20212 min read
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