Russia and China are planning to build a driverless cross-border container rail system in the Far East. The countries are jointly developing the necessary tech…
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South Western Railway becomes White Ribbon accredited for tackling violence against women and girls
South Western Railway (SWR) has become White Ribbon accredited for its action to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). As part of the accreditation programme, SWR and White Ribbon UK will develop and deliver a three-year action plan to prevent and combat gender-based abuse on trains, at stations and elsewhere on the railway. By becoming White Ribbon […]
Medical Advisory Panel launched to support train driver medical standards
The new Medical Advisory Panel will help ensure that the medical advice for train drivers continues to reflect the latest developments in healthcare and clinical practice. This could help the railway move beyond some traditional medical triggers, such as age-based assessments, towards a more personalised understanding of individual health risk. The railway relies on highly […]