Four of Britain’s rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs) are supporting cross-industry research projects led by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB). These initiatives aim to enhance both the operational efficiency and safety performance for the entire rail industry.Working together, Angel Trains, Beacon Rail, Eversholt Rail, and Rock Rail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding […]
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Trenitalia c2c equips all stations with life-saving defibrillators
Trenitalia c2c has fitted each of its 26 stations with life-saving, community-accessible defibrillators. The defibrillators have been installed at stations as part of a route-wide upgrade project, with the units accessible to both local communities and colleagues in case of emergency. Anybody can access and use the life-saving equipment at c2c stations, with the units […]
Speedy Hire partners with British Heart Foundation to provide CPR training
Tools and equipment hire services company Speedy Hire is taking action to save lives by empowering its colleagues with vital CPR training, in partnership with the British Heart Foundation (BHF). The initiative has seen over 2000 Speedy Hire colleagues upskill in CPR through the company’s training portal—equipping them with the knowledge to step in and […]
‘Truly shocking’ misuse leads to emergency closure of South Yorkshire level crossing
An emergency closure order has been granted for a level crossing in Barnsley following repeated incidents of dangerous misuse. Network Rail’s application relating to the Wilthorpe footpath crossing was approved by Barnsley Council yesterday (15 May). It follows “truly shocking” misuse – with 15 incidents recorded in the past eight weeks, including when youths and […]
RAIB publishes annual report for 2024
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2024. The report summarises operational and investigative activity undertaken by the Branch during the year. It also highlights six themes which have run through the Branch’s work during 2024. These are: track worker safety, platform safety, […]
Drones used during school holiday trespassing crackdown in the North East
Drones are being used to protect young people who put their lives at risk on the railway during the school holidays, as part of a crackdown on trespassing in the North East. Northern, Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) have been working together to keep people off the tracks on the Durham Coast Line […]
Near-£1 million investment to modernise vital Lincolnshire level crossings
Crucial renewal work planned to take place at four key level crossings in Lincolnshire, investing nearly £1 million to improve safety and reliability for road and rail users. Motorists are advised to leave more time for journeys while Network Rail teams work around the clock to carry out essential improvements at Holton le Moor, Brigg, […]
Near-misses at West Sussex level crossing prompts safety review and temporary closure
Video footage of people misusing a level crossing near Goring-by-Sea has led to action by Network Rail A CCTV camera in Ferring, West Sussex has captured footage of children misusing a level crossing – putting their lives in danger. The shocking footage even shows one young person appearing to urinate on a stretch of the […]
Network Rail and British Transport Police launch hard-hitting new track safety campaign
Network Rail and British Transport Police are urging people to stay off the tracks with a hard-hitting new campaign, as new survey data reveals 59% of Brits don’t know what the ‘third’ or electric rail is, and 38% believe electrocution from rail tracks won’t cause serious injury. The organisations have today launched a new series […]