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AiMTECH solutions help to keep Vanguard Solutions Ltd (VSLUK) operational during the coronavirus pandemic

Integrated site and project security service specialists VSLUK has praised the role of new IT services specialists AiMTECH Business Services Ltd, for its vital role in keeping the company running during the coronavirus pandemic.

Hitachi Rail to acquire railway technology firm Perpetuum to accelerate UK digitisation strategy

Hitachi Rail Ltd has announced that it has agreed to acquire Perpetuum, a technology firm that is pioneering digital technology to optimise railway operations, offering improved efficiency, safety and quality of service.

Network Rail’s Southern Region completes roll out of secure radio capability, as Wessex route goes live to improve its emergency and incident response

Network Rail Southern region has completed the rollout of a new digital secure radio system across its network, as Wessex route joins Sussex and Kent in introducing Airwave to its front-line responders, speeding up response times to improve train performance and improving links with the emergency services.

New TfL app to help Londoners plan ahead and travel safely

With more Londoners returning to public transport as the Government's lockdown restrictions are gradually eased and the capital's workplaces and attractions reopen, TfL has released a new travel app to make it easier for customers to plan their journeys.

Ex rail IT manager launches new business to help IT infrastructure across the industry

The former Global IT manager for a leading rail firm has launched a new business which aims to provide first-class IT services for SMEs.

New Ticket Machines and Smartcards for Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales (TfW) has started installing new ticket vending machines and operating smartcards on many of their routes across the Wales and Borders network.

Let’s eat – at your seat. LNER to launch ‘at-seat’ food and drink delivery service onboard

In a first for the UK rail industry, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will begin trials of an 'at-seat' catering offer onboard trains this August.

TTS Anti-Slip Walkway

The TTS Walkway system is designed to provide a hard wearing and safe surface for troughing routes where a low to zero maintenance walkway is required.

Avanti West Coast launches customised real-time journey updates onboard

Avanti West Coast has launched a new passenger information service giving real-time journey updates to customers at their fingertips.

Harsco Rail signs its first-ever contract with Hungarian Railways

Harsco Corporation (NYSE: HSC) has announced that its Rail division has signed a $10.3 million contract with MÁV FKG Kft-t to provide it with an EU 20-stone rail grinder.

HS2 using hi-tech thermal drone to monitor Skylarks

Roadbridge, a sub-contractor to Align JV - the main works civils contractor that is delivering the portion of HS2 that includes the Chiltern Tunnel, has begun using the drones during its extensive environmental mitigation programme on the tunnel South Portal site next to the M25 in Buckinghamshire.

£200k boost for better mobile connections on rail network

The government invests £200,000 to launch research into developing an innovative prototype to improve mobile connectivity, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced.
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