Technology

KeTech, a pioneering company in intelligent real-time information systems and innovative rail signalling, hosted former Rail Minister Paul Maynard MP at their head office in Preston. The visit was part of the Railway Industry Association’s Rail Fellowship Programme, which...

Northern customers can now get live train information via WhatsApp.   The train operator’s new automated chat function will simplify the process of getting live train information on the go, making commuting convenient and stress-free, particularly in the event of disruption.  Customers...

evo-rail has today announced that they have signed a contract with leading Spanish infrastructure provider COMSA, and subsequently successfully installed its innovative rail-5G solution in mainland Europe.  Following successful trials in the UK, evo-rail’s rail-5G solution has been installed on the...

Pioneering new devices will be trialled at Birmingham New Street station to see how much they improve air quality for passengers on platforms. Network Rail will install two upright ‘totems’ later this year to filter pollutants and viruses from the...

A brand new live digital map has been launched showing customers exactly where their train is at any given time. The map shows the location of every train on the TfW network, allowing customers to view their journey in real...

Any rail operator can now use WhatsApp and Messenger for free to communicate directly with passengers, thanks to the launch of a new service - Journey Alerts. Journey Alerts offers all operators free use of the global messaging channels to...

WSP, the leading multi-disciplinary professional services consulting firm, has been appointed by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) to advise on the delivery of battery-powered trains on the UK rail network. Working closely with industry stakeholders, including Network Rail...

Customer information has been improved at rail stations across the Northern network with the installation of 230 new display screens at 93 stations. They feature white LEDs which can be seen from a further distance and the higher colour contrast...

GCRE Limited has announced the appointment of Rob Forde as the company’s new director of strategy and skills. Rob will oversee the Global Centre of Rail Excellence’s (GCRE) skills and long-term strategy working with clients, academics, and industry partners to...

The University of Birmingham, supported by Siemens Mobility, has been awarded £15 million by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to establish a new world-leading railway research and innovation centre at Goole in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The...