Siemens has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and research facility in Chippenham, marking a £100 million investment in the UK’s rail infrastructure. The opening was attended by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander. The new site at SouthPoint Business Park serves as a global centre of excellence […]
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Grand Central fleet approval brings digitally-signalled high speed services closer
The first digitally-signalled high speed services in the country have moved a step closer with Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet receiving the regulatory approval known as APiS* for the ‘first in class’ fitment of the European Train Control System (ETCS). This paves the way for the fleet of 10 vehicles, retrofitted by Alstom with digital […]
Grand Central fleet approval brings digitally-signalled high speed services closer
The first digitally-signalled high speed services in the country have moved a step closer with Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet receiving the regulatory approval known as APiS* for the ‘first in class’ fitment of the European Train Control System (ETCS). This paves the way for the fleet of 10 vehicles, retrofitted by Alstom with digital […]
Industry launches first AI apprenticeship scheme
The first cohort of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Apprentices has joined Britain’s railway. Based in York and London, the new apprentices will combine specialist learning with hands-on experience, building the skills needed to support the safe and responsible adoption of AI across the rail industry. This long-term, industry-wide scheme comes six months after GBRX – the […]
Industry launches first AI apprenticeship scheme
The first cohort of Artificial Intelligence Engineering Apprentices has joined Britain’s railway. Based in York and London, the new apprentices will combine specialist learning with hands-on experience, building the skills needed to support the safe and responsible adoption of AI across the rail industry. This long-term, industry-wide scheme comes six months after GBRX – the […]
MoniRail secures share of £50 million Government investment in quantum tech
West Midlands based SME MoniRail and its partners have secured significant funding to further aid development and commercialisation of its quantum navigation system for use on London Underground, with the ability to locate train and track faults precisely, where satellite signals can’t reach. As part of the Government’s investment focus on quantum technology in the […]