Taara targets carrier-grade uptime with optical switching

Google moonshot factory graduate Taara aims for carrier-grade uptime with optical switching to fix high-speed wireless backhaul reliability. Operators often face a logistical conflict: bandwidth demands require fibre speeds, but trenching in dense citi…

North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces major funding milestone for vital project

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that £130,000 has now been raised towards the urgent stabilisation of Bridge 42, marking a major milestone in efforts to restore services ahead of the 2026 season, which will begin on 28 March. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of supporters and donors, this funding will go towards […]

Public invited to share views on Huddersfield TRU upgrades

Between Standedge and Gledholt in Huddersfield, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is proposing a series of upgrades designed to support electrification and increased capacity on the route. These include improvements at Marsden and Slaithwaite stations, the reconstruction of a number of bridges and highways, and the installation of new track, signalling and cabling. Overhead line […]

Using AI to slash 5G emissions and hit ESG goals

Implementing AI solutions in 5G networks can drastically slash energy emissions and accelerate progress toward critical ESG goals. 5G energy efficiency is often viewed as a line item for network operators, but new data suggests it is a macroeconomic le…

Leonardo and Ericsson trial maritime 5G SA for Italian Navy

Defence firm Leonardo and Ericsson have validated 5G SA (Standalone) capabilities for maritime operations following a joint trial with the Italian Navy. The aim is to integrate commercial cellular architecture into defence and industrial environments w…