Topic: Rail Safety Standards Board

Image: Freightliner, film by Don Merrell

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 to tackle safety in the workplace were recognised at CineRail...Read more

29-12-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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 last year, according to its annual report. It received around £52...Read more

21-07-2017|1 comment|author: Simon Weedy

42 Technology Adaptable Carriage. Image: 42technology.com

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 trials. Designed by by UK-based 42 Technology, the ‘Adaptable Carriage’...Read more

11-05-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy

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 safety management intelligence system (SMIS) database – a new nationwide...Read more

09-05-2017|Comment|author: Simon Weedy