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UK rail accident investigation body issues warning over reliance on remote condition monitoring technology

2025-12-19T14:20:00+00:00

UK: The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has issued urgent advice asking Network Rail to consider the risk of remote monitoring sensors on earthworks being overwhelmed during extreme weather.

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Docklands Light Railway escalators delivered to site by rail

2025-12-19T11:00:00+00:00

UK: Quattro Plant has transported replacement escalators to the Docklands Light Railway’s Cutty Sark station using a Doosan Ultimate 250 road-rail vehicle.

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c2c launches OP1 rail intelligence platform

2025-12-19T04:00:00+00:00

UK: Commuter train operator c2c has worked with CPC Project Services to deploy a digital intelligence platform which provides operational insight at times of service disruption.

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DB Cargo UK targets maintenance and engineering growth

2025-12-18T11:00:00+00:00

UK: DB Cargo UK has appointed Wayne Miller as Engineering Director to lead the growth of its third-party maintenance and engineering activities.

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