Category: Technology

Rail Minister opens the inaugural meeting of the GBRX AI Advisory Council

The inaugural meeting of GBRX’s AI Advisory Council, setting out the Government’s ambitions for artificial intelligence and its role on the railways, has been launched by Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy. GBRX is the strategic innovation body for Britain’s railway, and the inaugural meeting marks the beginning of shaping the AI Action Plan for Rail, […]

Cutting-edge rail ticket technology trials launch in the North

Passengers in the North are the latest to benefit from simplified train tickets, with the further roll out of digital trials. From today (Monday 29 September), rail passengers travelling on Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds will find it even easier to take the train over the Arthington Viaduct to visit the Kirkstall Abbey, get […]

Northern trials frozen-leaf tech to keep trains moving

A train fitted with cryogenic cleaning equipment, known as Cryogrip, will run between Bishop Auckland and North Road station in Darlington to help clear the line and minimise disruption. The train, which will not be carrying passengers, is due to run along the line between services in Northern’s timetable. Developed by engineers from the University […]

One Big Circle strengthens rail monitoring with Vista Geometry Systems

One Big Circle, provider of intelligent video and data solutions for rail, has introduced AIVR UGMS, an advanced Unattended Geometry Measurement System into its product suite, bringing further authority to the growing company’s automated track and infrastructure monitoring capability. Securing targeted licensing rights with market-leading US-based firm Vista Instrumentation, the agreement enhances One Big Circle’s […]

Petards Rail whitepaper discusses the future of rail

Petards Rail recently released its new whitepaper – The Future of Rail: Innovations Shaping the Safety, Efficiency and Compliance of Travel. The whitepaper looks into the changes across the rail industry, including cyber resilience and AI-powered monitoring, highlighting how modernisation will create a safer and smarter network. Network Rail has predicted that Britons will take […]

Azuma in-cab digital signalling is successfully tested

Testing at speed of digital in-cab signalling has been successfully completed for the train which provides the largest inter-city fleet on the East Coast Main Line. The iconic LNER Azuma has been put through its paces in recent weeks on the Melton test track through the Leicestershire countryside. Completing its dynamic testing is a step […]