Loram partnership to expand One Big Circle’s circumference around the world
UK: US-headquartered track maintenance and monitoring company Loram has acquired a minority stake in One Big Circle in a strategic partnership which aims to combine Automated Intelligent Video Review technology with Loram’s global reach and rail infrastructure expertise.
Train operator trials tool to optimise timetables during unplanned disruption
UK: Inter-city train operator Avanti West Coast is trialling a timetable optimisation tool developed to boost service reliability during unplanned disruption such as speed restrictions or line closures.
Viewpoint: Rebuilding trust in British precision manufacturing is an economic imperative, not nostalgia
The assumption that sourcing rolling stock components from overseas is always cheaper and therefore better value no longer holds true, argues Andrew McClusky, Managing Director of precision surface coating specialist BEP Surface Technologies.
Hydrogen companies agree traction technology collaboration
UK: Hydrogen and electric vehicle electrical system supplier Hypermotive and hydrogen traction technology company Vanguard STS have agreed to collaborate to accelerate the deployment of commercial hydrogen-powered rail vehicles and equipment.
Alstom accredited as a LGBTQ+ Trailblazing Employer
UK: Alstom has been recognised as a Trailblazing Employer in Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation scheme for organisations demonstrating commitment to LQBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
Trainline CEO Jody Ford to step down
INTERNATIONAL: Third-party rail and coach ticket retailer Trainline has begun the search for a new CEO after Jody Ford announced his intention to step down after more than six years at the company.
Open access train start-up blames funding challenges on a ‘hostile investment environment’
British Steel restarts 24/7 rail production in Scunthorpe after securing Turkish contract
Viewpoint: The rail industry must arrest the talent drain before it is too late
Great British Railways is a ‘golden opportunity’ to end boom and bust
FS Group launches London-based transport consultancy to solve challenges at scale
HBC to build net-zero Maintenance Delivery Unit building in Sheffield
Masabi acquires customer information and ticketing system supplier Passenger Technology Group
Rail suppliers welcome report into the rolling stock manufacturing sector’s future skills needs
Iarnród Éireann orders 68 maintenance wagons from WH Davis
West Midlands Metro expansion contracts awarded
Investment: Belfast summit reflects all-island rail momentum
Prison training initiative offers path to skilled rail careers
Expleo and RailX partner to support next-generation rail freight
Transport for London to look at bringing cleaning services in-house