Britain reveals Sustainable Rail Blueprint
The independently appointed Railway Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published its comprehensive vision for the future of rail sustainability. The Sustainable Rail Blueprint, an…
UK rail operators can handle more freight than they do today
Freight train operators in Great Britain can safely haul more goods wagons per train than current regulations allow. This is the conclusion of Rail Safety…
UK rail safety report says the industry can do better
There is always room for improvement. That is the note on a sheaf of end-of-term report card on the UK rail network. Both the Office…
Brake vans shunted into history
The brake van, a relic of Victorian railway technology which has not been seen in active service for over thirty years, has finally been written…
Freightliner safety message commended at film awards
A powerful safety message film featuring employees from Freightliner UK has won a commendation at an international film awards ceremony. The rail freight operator’s efforts…
Coal decline contributes to fall in Network Rail freight income
The steady decline of coal as a commodity was a major factor in UK rail infrastructure manager Network Rail’s reduced income from freight line services…
Adaptable Carriage concept swaps passenger seats for freight space
A pioneering design which enables train operators to stow away passenger seats to make way for cargo space has been developed and is available for…
Cloud software aids GBRf safety management
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is to implement Ideagen’s Coruson as its cloud-based, safety and compliance management system throughout its operations. It also directly links to a…