Across the rail network, ensuring the safety of passengers and the smooth operation of trains is paramount. Rail safety depends on accurate signalling and power supply and therefore accurate and comprehensive documentation
Signalling plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of train operations. Traditional signalling systems, often relying on fixed signals and track circuits, have been in place for decades.
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Extreme weather can cause delays and cancellations to train travel, how can you protect yourself to avoid problems?
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What does the railway need power for? Having a reliable and uninterruptible power supply is key for the functioning of the rail infrastructure across the UK. Power to the railway cannot simply ‘go down’. This can be quite a challenge with such a long and narrow infrastructure (20,000 miles of track and 2500 stations!) to
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An REB (Relocatable Equipment Building) can have multiple functions when used for railways, often saving space and money for the rail industry.
Is a railway REB really relocatable? Read More »
GRP stands for glass fibre reinforced polymer or glass reinforced plastic, it is a composite material made from resin and reinforced with glass fibres.
GRP composite cases – is there still a need for steel cases on the railway? Read More »
How to become a network rail supplier as an SME The extensive supply chain network plays a huge role in the delivery of new Network Rail projects as well as the day-to-day running and maintenance of the railway. You may have read all about the Network Rail SME action plan that aimed to increase spending
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What is project SPEED and why is it important? Project SPEED (Swift, Pragmatic and Efficient Enhancement Delivery) has been developed by Network Rail, the UK’s rail infrastructure management agency, and is backed by the UK government. Project SPEED began in 2020 as part of the UK Government’s Covid-19 recovery plan for economic recovery and is
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What is a DNO? DNO stands for distribution network operator, but what is a distribution network operator? Your distribution network operator is the energy company which supplies power lines and infrastructure which delivers electricity supply from the National Grid to your property. This may be the National Grid themselves or third party independent distribution network
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What is the SME action plan? SME stands for small and medium sized enterprises, small businesses which add a lot to local communities and employ a large percentage of the UK workforce. Network Rail identified the importance of using these smaller, local companies in their procurement process across Britain’s railway and, in 2019, created an
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