The rail industry is calling on the UK’s brightest minds to help shape the future of transport, inviting creators, problem-solvers and disruptors from every corner of the country to help improve sustainability, safety and accessibility across Britain’s rail network. Through Future Labs, the public ownership flagship innovation programme, Britain’s train operators are seeking pioneering solutions […]
Search is on for UK innovators to solve four key challenges
The rail industry is calling on the UK’s brightest minds to help shape the future of transport, inviting creators, problem-solvers and disruptors from every corner of the country to help improve sustainability, safety and accessibility across Britain’s rail network. Through Future Labs, the public ownership flagship innovation programme, Britain’s train operators are seeking pioneering solutions […]
Interim findings show breakthrough in real-time rail adhesion monitoring
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK and Chiltern Railways presented interim findings from their year-long Low Adhesion Monitoring System trial to attendees at this week’s ADHERE (ADHEsion REsearch) Seminar in Birmingham. Developed by Knorr-Bremse and jointly engineered with Chiltern Railways, with support from Angel Trains, the system has been installed on Class 165 unit 165004 – the first in class (FiC) […]
Interim findings show breakthrough in real-time rail adhesion monitoring
Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems UK and Chiltern Railways presented interim findings from their year-long Low Adhesion Monitoring System trial to attendees at this week’s ADHERE (ADHEsion REsearch) Seminar in Birmingham. Developed by Knorr-Bremse and jointly engineered with Chiltern Railways, with support from Angel Trains, the system has been installed on Class 165 unit 165004 – the first in class (FiC) […]
TPE children’s book starring therapy dog Nya helps young rail travellers stay safe
TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to launch a new children’s book featuring Nya, its much‑loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train. Written by the train operator’s safeguarding and crime prevention Lead, Steve O’Callaghan, the story will be released on World Book Day. Nya, a six-year-old German Shepherd […]
TPE children’s book starring therapy dog Nya helps young rail travellers stay safe
TransPennine Express (TPE) is set to launch a new children’s book featuring Nya, its much‑loved therapy dog, in a bid to help young passengers feel more confident and reassured when travelling by train. Written by the train operator’s safeguarding and crime prevention Lead, Steve O’Callaghan, the story will be released on World Book Day. Nya, a six-year-old German Shepherd […]
Vital track upgrades between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction planned for Easter
A reduced service will operate between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction over the Easter Weekend, Friday 3 to Monday 6 April, while engineers carry out vital engineering work. Engineers will replace track at London Waterloo used by trains that run towards Reading, Weybridge via Staines, and Windsor & Eton Riverside. Trains for these destinations will […]