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AI project aims to boost tram crossing safety
UK: Cameras are to be installed at foot crossings on several tram networks and the footage analysed by AI tools to identify opportunities for safety improvements.
Rail industry responds to Chancellor’s Spring Statement
The rail industry has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement on March 26. This made no direct reference to the sector, however announcements could be made in the spending review scheduled for June.
UK railway news round-up
This week’s round-up of business news from the UK railway industry.
East West Rail operator confirmed
UK: The Department for Transport has formally selected Arriva Group’s Chiltern Railways to operate Oxford – Milton Keynes passenger services on the first stage of the East West Rail line, which is to launch later this year.
Embracing Automation in Track Maintenance
Automation of track maintenance is becoming a reality. Advances in digitalisation mean that infrastructure managers and contractors are increasingly able to overcome the challenges of shorter possession windows and a lack of skilled staff in the rail market globally. This White Paper explains the innovations that Plasser & Theurer has ...
