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SIL4-compliant solid state relays

2024-10-11T04:00:00+01:00

INNOTRANS: Australian supplier Selectrail has launched a range of SIL4-compliant solid-state relays while undertaking live pre-approval trials of the technology in the UK with Network Rail.

Managing Director of AARC Professional Services Steve Derrick (left) with associates Kevin Martin (centre) and Chris Rowley

Consultancy forms Rail Infrastructure section

2024-10-11T04:00:00+01:00

UK: Rail consultancy AARC Professional Services has expanded its portfolio by launching a Rail Infrastructure unit.

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London Underground Bakerloo Line Extension stations study commissioned

2024-10-10T12:45:00+01:00

UK: Transport for London has appointed AECOM and WW+P Architects to undertake a feasibility study for the four stations on the proposed extension of London Underground’s Bakerloo Line southeast from Elephant & Castle to Lewisham.

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UK: Momentum builds behind East Coast Digital Programme

2024-10-10T09:53:00+01:00

ETCS testing and driver training are in full swing as the crossindustry East Coast Digital Programme moves into the delivery phase. Chris Jackson reports from York.

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Manchester to host the 2025 Rail Business Awards

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UK: The annual Rail Business Awards which recognise and reward excellence across every aspect of the industry will be back in Manchester in 2025.