It’s been hidden on the side of a train for the past four years, so no wonder a secret code paying tribute to World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing has proved a tough nut to crack. Great Western Railway last week launched a competition for would-be codebreakers to try to uncover the message before the […]
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Turing train cypher remains unsolved despite public appeal
It’s been hidden on the side of a train for the past four years, so no wonder a secret code paying tribute to World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing has proved a tough nut to crack. Great Western Railway last week launched a competition for would-be codebreakers to try to uncover the message before the […]
Knorr-Bremse signs signalling tech framework agreement with AtkinsRéalis
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK has announced the signing of a five-year framework agreement with AtkinsRéalis to continue supplying its advanced ElectroLogIXS signalling technology for deployment across the UK rail network. ElectroLogIXS is a SIL4-certified, Network Rail-approved signalling, interlocking, object controller, and level crossing solution designed to improve the safety, reliability, and operational efficiency of modern […]
Knorr-Bremse signs signalling tech framework agreement with AtkinsRéalis
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK has announced the signing of a five-year framework agreement with AtkinsRéalis to continue supplying its advanced ElectroLogIXS signalling technology for deployment across the UK rail network. ElectroLogIXS is a SIL4-certified, Network Rail-approved signalling, interlocking, object controller, and level crossing solution designed to improve the safety, reliability, and operational efficiency of modern […]
Alex Hynes joins regional leaders at Siemens’ Goole Rail Village
Alex Hynes, chief executive of DfT Operator, visited Siemens Mobility’s Goole Rail Village this week as part of a wider programme hosted by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, bringing together transport, business, and regional leaders to discuss connectivity, investment and economic growth across Yorkshire and the Humber. Hosted by Siemens Mobility and Cllr Anne Handley, […]
Over 1,00 Year 6 pupils take part in Leeds Station railway safety sessions
A record 1,030 Year 6 pupils are taking part in interactive railway safety sessions as part of Leeds Station Safety Week. The flagship safety initiative – now in its 10th year – got under way at the station on Monday 15 June and runs to Friday 19 June during Rail Safety Week (15-21 June) Numbers […]
Northern named the highest-ranking rail operator in nationwide apprenticeship rankings
Train operator Northern has topped the list of UK rail operators in the Sunday Times ‘Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers’. Entering at 24th place overall, Northern has matched the highest place ever achieved by a train operating company on its debut entry into the rankings. The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers is one of the […]
National Railway Museum awards construction contract for new Central Hall building
The National Railway Museum in York has signed a contract with Graham Construction Ltd to begin main construction work on building Central Hall, a landmark new museum building that will transform visitor experience. Central Hall, a bespoke building designed by award-winning architects Feilden Fowles, will unify the National Railway Museum’s buildings as a central entrance […]