Eurostar has received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring the first e300 train fitted with the ERTMS/ETCS onboard system into service. The first commercial journey of an ERTMS-equipped e300 train took place on Friday July 17th 2026. The authorisation, which came on 6 July, marks a major milestone in the […]
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NASA Completes Astronaut-Deployed Science Instrument for Lunar Surface
NASA has declared “wrenches down” on the first completed payload designed for Artemis astronauts to deploy on the Moon’s surface. Engineers working on NASA’s Lunar Environment Monitoring Station, or LEMS, have completed hardware development and testing and the payload is ready for its permanent home near the lunar South Pole. With the hardware complete, LEMS […]
Drone footage released of Guide Bridge track upgrades
Drone footage has been released following the first weekend of major track upgrades between Manchester and the Peak District. Network Rail is investing £700,000 renewing a section of track at Guide Bridge which joins the Glossop line to Denton. This weekend the old track was removed, new track foundation stone (ballast) was laid and new […]
Digital ticketing trials extended across Yorkshire
Thousands more rail passengers across Yorkshire will be able to use simpler, flexible ticketing as Digital Pay As You Go technology is extended to all travellers on Northern’s two trial routes. Digital ticketing allows passengers to download an app that uses GPS to track their journeys to calculate the best fare without physically checking in […]
Network Rail secures funding for Heart of Wales line safety tech rollout
Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings. Following the successful completion of a UK-first trial in 2025, detailed plans are now being developed to permanently install the innovative ‘U-Cross’ signalling […]
Network Rail secures funding for Heart of Wales line safety tech rollout
Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings. Following the successful completion of a UK-first trial in 2025, detailed plans are now being developed to permanently install the innovative ‘U-Cross’ signalling […]
Network Rail secures funding for Heart of Wales line safety tech rollout
Network Rail has secured funding to progress the next phase of pioneering rail safety technology that could transform how trains are monitored, enhance safety and reduce waiting times at rural level crossings. Following the successful completion of a UK-first trial in 2025, detailed plans are now being developed to permanently install the innovative ‘U-Cross’ signalling […]
NASA Announces New Spacecraft Technology Demonstration Mission at Moon
NASA is working with industry to advance the next phase of cislunar infrastructure for the agency’s Artemis program and Moon Base, including orbital assets and demonstrations. Under a contract awarded to Advanced Space, the agency’s CAPSTONE 02 mission will demonstrate rendezvous and proximity operations, autonomous navigation, and cislunar communication capabilities while continuing to characterize the […]