RSSB Rule Book changes to save industry millions King's Cross station

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) will make changes to its Rule Book next month to improve safety and save the rail industry millions of...

Peter Johnson Fri, 08/16/2024 - 13:16
RSSB’s new tool to simplify route planning Train passing over bridge in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the launch of its groundbreaking Route Availability (RA) Calculator.

The RA calculator is...

Peter Johnson Tue, 08/06/2024 - 11:24
New point switching technology unveiled by researchers New point switching technology unveiled by researchers

A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham, Leeds, Loughborough, and Network Rail have unveiled a new railway switch technology called...

richardw@cogni… Fri, 01/12/2024 - 12:07
Sustainability framework agreed upon by rail industry Passanger train passing through british countryside near greater Manchester, England.

This week, the Rail Safety and Standards Board announced that the rail industry has agreed to a new framework that will see sustainability challenges...

Dan Benn Fri, 11/17/2023 - 13:00
Leaves on the line: AI friction prediction tool to transform safety protocols Leaves on the line, via Istock

The Rail Safety and Standards Board are involved with an innovative collaboration with the University of Sheffield, with ambitions to create a...

Elliot Griffiths Thu, 02/02/2023 - 10:03
Maximising UK freight's rail modal shift Freight train, via Istock

The Rail Safety and Standards Board have conducted a research project that shows train operators in Great Britain can safely and securely haul more...

Elliot Griffiths Wed, 11/16/2022 - 12:44
RSSB opens consultation to help create a greener rail network Train travels down tracks

The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has opened a consultation on the Sustainable Rail Strategy (SRS) Prototype as it looks to build a greener...

Connor Fairhurst Mon, 04/25/2022 - 10:24
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RTM Issue 145

RTM Issue 145

METRO TUNNELLING WORK REMEMBERED ON THE PROJECT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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