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Do your projects support the updated #RailTechnicalStrategy priorities? Read all the latest goals and stepping stones, and let us know what you're working on. We're currently updating our list of 'who is doing what?' - you can see the latest information next week. Avoid duplication, get ideas, and find collaborators. #RTSLowEmissions #RTSOptimised #RTSReliable  https://lnkd.in/e4hHA88T

With the FRA’s Final Rule, the rail industry is on the brink of a safety transformation. Read more to learn how this initiative is a technological shift forward and how it's poised to elevate rail safety to new heights. Read More: https://lnkd.in/eP4JZiXJ

Check our our recent blog post, "Scaling Proven Quality Programs to Achieve Operational Readiness,” based on a presentation by Facility Grid and Walbridge: https://bit.ly/49tLaJI

Reading the Trains for NSW – Early Guidance for Industry paper released by TfNSW earlier this week brought me back to working on the Millenium Bogie Overhaul Project (one of the first projects of my professional career). We would strip bogies out from under the train in NSW, transport them to Victoria (via Canberra for parts), deconstruct, test, inspect, repair/refurbish and reconstruct before returning them to NSW. It is exciting to consider the opportunity for rollingstock providers, maintainers and suppliers to invest further in their NSW operations (which might overcome the need for such a logistical operation).   It was also really pleasing to see the 50% local content requirement. Other States have successfully deployed mandatory local content on design, build, operate and maintain projects, and it is about time that NSW did the same! If you are interested in reading the full strategy paper, you can find it here https://lnkd.in/gQnEpeU5.

Discover how LCC impacts decision-making processes throughout project lifecycles. Sign up for our latest free Webinar hosted by Pete Williams! Pete has over 30 years of experience in RAMS and LCC, he surely will answer your burning questions about LCC 😀 Don't miss it. Sign up now. Link in original post 👇

We are thrilled to share that Network Rail Eastern Region has initiated an exciting new partnership for its Control Period 7 (CP7) works. The Eastern Routes Partnership (ERP) will be composed of multiple engineering firms, aiming to streamline engineering processes and eliminate individual procurement. The partnership aims to deliver approximately £3.5 billion of investment in CP7, with major projects that include significant track renewals, a new roof at Liverpool Street station, and investment in critical bridges across the region. This unified and strategic approach ensures that the minimum viable product is identified early on, helping to effectively maintain infrastructure and improve train performance over the next five years. What are your thoughts on this innovative approach to infrastructure development? How can this collaborative method benefit not just the rail industry but others as well? #networkrail #deployrecruit #collaboration #engineering #railindustry

Managing worksite access and ensuring the safety of rail workers is challenging, especially when dealing with the risk of incorrect site access and the potential for near misses on the tracks. Rail projects require a robust system to prevent unauthorised access and ensure only approved personnel can place marker boards, critical for minimising safety hazards. What if you could have a worksite where every access point is meticulously controlled, and all communications are instantaneously broadcasted to keep everyone informed and safe. That's the environment Checkpoint Authority promises, with advanced features like two-step verification and emergency communications to enhance operational control and safety. By integrating Checkpoint Authority into your operations, you'll see a new level of efficiency and safety synchronisation. Reduce near misses, prevent unauthorised access, and enhance the overall safety of your rail projects. Let's make your worksites safer and more productive than ever before. Contact us for a demo of the Checkpoint Authority to Work App and start seeing the benefits today. Your commitment to safety and efficiency begins here. https://lnkd.in/eabdXfna #RailProjectSafety #SafetyManagement #ProjectManagement

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Graduate Programme - Building Trust Through Precision and Leadership in Rail Safety Today, we had the invaluable opportunity to hear directly from one of our Company owners about the vital role structural examinations play in our work, particularly in our partnership with Network Rail. Andrew Pickering - Founder "Working alongside Network Rail on such critical infrastructure means that precision and thoroughness in every structural examination are non-negotiable. The safety and reliability of the rail network depend on the quality of our inspections"". In the rail industry, small oversights can lead to major risks. That's why our focus is on excellence at every step, ensuring the structures we assess meet the highest standards of safety and reliability. The fact that our leadership is so invested in this process is a testament to our commitment to both our clients and the millions of people who rely on a safe and dependable rail network every day. Proud to be part of a team that puts safety and integrity first in our ongoing collaboration with Network Rail! #NetworkRail #StructuralExaminations #SafetyFirst #RailInfrastructure #Leadership #EngineeringExcellence #RailSafety #Teamwork #STE4 #STE5

Video recordings from System Pillar engagement day are now available online. The first part is focused on operational harmonization: motivations, methodology, operational capabilities and next steps towards new European rulebook. Methodology is described at minute 25. https://lnkd.in/ezdFtQRH