Articles by RAIL magazine - Page 74
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Researchers hail success of leaf-buster train trials
A Warwickshire company believes that it can permanently solve the problem of leaves on the line, by fitting trains with anti-slip devices
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Construction starts on Old Oak Common station’s concrete ‘box’
The first stage is the main station ‘box’ - the 900-yard-long reinforced concrete frame that will be part underground
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Operators prepare for challenging budget cuts in 2022
Train operators have been told to cut hundreds of millions of pounds from their running costs next year.
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‘Prefab’ tunnels lined up for HS2
Prefabricated tunnels will be built in thousands of sections at a factory in Ilkeston, before being used on HS2.
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Body camera helps to convict attacker
A man who assaulted and injured London Underground staff has been jailed for three months, after being identified by a body camera.
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Rail improvements support review’s UKNET proposals
Establishing a strategic transport network is a central premise of Sir Peter Hendy CBE’s Union Connectivity Review final report.
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Rail workers can be a ‘Samaritans Christmas Star’
The rail industry is being encouraged to support Samaritans’ latest Christmas campaign by nominating and celebrating their own ‘Christmas stars’.
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Crossrail on home straight as trial operations begin
Trial operations have commenced on Crossrail ahead of the opening of the Elizabeth Line in the first half of next year, Transport for London has confirmed.
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RSSB reveals effect of pandemic on front-line staff
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has called for better targeting of support for rail workers needing help with mental health issues.
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Ambassador role for teenager Harry
Rail Forum Midlands has appointed Harry Burr (15) as its Young Persons Ambassador.