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Viewpoint: Rebuilding trust in British precision manufacturing is an economic imperative, not nostalgia
The assumption that sourcing rolling stock components from overseas is always cheaper and therefore better value no longer holds true, argues Andrew McClusky, Managing Director of precision surface coating specialist BEP Surface Technologies.
Hydrogen companies agree traction technology collaboration
UK: Hydrogen and electric vehicle electrical system supplier Hypermotive and hydrogen traction technology company Vanguard STS have agreed to collaborate to accelerate the deployment of commercial hydrogen-powered rail vehicles and equipment.
Train ticket changes will push corporate travellers to cars, says Business Travel Association
UK: The Business Travel Association says changes to rail ticket refund rules will penalise the ‘lowest-risk, highest-yielding customers’ and give travel management companies and corporate clients insufficient time to adapt.
Alstom accredited as a LGBTQ+ Trailblazing Employer
UK: Alstom has been recognised as a Trailblazing Employer in Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation scheme for organisations demonstrating commitment to LQBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace.
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Embracing Automation in Track Maintenance
Automation of track maintenance is becoming a reality. Advances in digitalisation mean that infrastructure managers and contractors are increasingly able to overcome the challenges of shorter possession windows and a lack of skilled staff in the rail market globally. This White Paper explains the innovations that Plasser & Theurer has ...
