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www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Person taken to place of safety' after incident at train station in Greenwich

A person was taken to safety at Westcombe Park station following concerns for their welfare. [ more ]
South China Morning Post
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

China puts trust in AI to maintain largest high-speed rail network on Earth

China's high-speed railway lines show significant improvement in safety and maintenance due to the application of AI technology.
AI technology helps predict issues before they occur, ensuring precise and timely maintenance of high-speed rail infrastructure. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Calls for better CCTV at London Bridge station after man suffering mental health crisis electrocuted on train track

A coroner is calling for better CCTV coverage at London Bridge train station following the electrocution death of a man on the live railway tracks
The coroner is also calling for CCTV to be extended along the tracks and for footage to be immediately available to control room staff [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago
Data science

Are Longer Freight Trains Really More Likely to Derail?

The length of freight trains can impact the likelihood of derailment, with longer trains presenting higher risks. [ more ]
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