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I am thrilled to announce that our subsidiary Colas Rail UK has been entrusted by HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd to bring our world leading high speed experience to deliver their system-wide Overhead Catenary System! As such, we will be in charge of its design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning. It will use the V360 OCS design range under licence from SNCF to develop the next stages of design.   This is the start of a new phase for the HS2 project, where nearly 140 miles of tunnels, bridges, and earthworks between London and the West Midlands will be developed into an operational railway.   Together with our partners and the primary rail systems contractor, we will operate under a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance framework to deliver our shared objectives   We are proud to be part of this emblematic project for the UK.

Discover our feature in the latest edition of Rail Professional on pages 98-99, which focuses on the significance of enhancing employee skills for organisational growth and development. #rail #railprofessional #railindustry #lms #learningmanagementsystem #railsmartvirtualcampus

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a perfect moment for me to reflect on the progress we’ve made in our department of ship shore power connection retrofit business at Cavotec. With all its associated challenges, this year has been filled with remarkable achievements that we are incredibly proud of. During this year we have successfully completed several shore power retrofit projects during commercial sailing and dry dock period of some low and medium voltage container vessels, that enhances their sustainability and energy efficiency. We have also been quite active globally to strengthen our position in this market with big ambitions we have planned for coming years. During 2024 we could expand successfully our shore power retrofit business from container ships to new vessel segments of PCTC ( pure car, truck carrier ) and bulk carriers. That has been a great achievement for us and beginning of another new success path. We are working hard to strengthening our partnerships with key stakeholders and contractors in the maritime electrification industry, while we've made significant strides toward greener, smarter , and safer shipping solutions. Beside execution of various projects, we have also developed more of standardised and containerised configurations for shore power connection which simplifies installation work and provides more flexibility during vessel operation. Looking at technical , commercial and operational aspects simultaneously during conceptual design stage has always been our key strategy to introduce more competitive solutions to the market. We provide solutions that satisfies the needs and requirements of our customers while our aim is to secure competitive price and top notch quality. These accomplishments reflect the hard work, expertise, and dedication of our exceptional team in Cavotec, which I am proud to be part of As we look forward to the next year, we are excited about the continued growth of the ship shore connection retrofit industry and our role in driving innovation and sustainability forward. Here’s to even greater success in 2025! 🚢⚡ #MaritimeInnovation #Sustainability #ShipShoreConnection #RetrofitSolutions #GreenShipping #Teamwork #cavotec #OPSA #marineindustry #smarter #greener #safer #shipdesign #shipbuilding #marinetechnology #projectmanagement

In a recent study we produced for the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, we found that increasing the production and sale of Connected and Autonomous Plant (CAP) equipment, combined with the savings and productivity benefits realised through greater CAP adoption, could add £417 billion to the UK economy by 2050. In the latest copy of Rail Director (produced by railbusinessdaily.com), our very own Adam Bennett discusses the economic, environmental and safety benefits of adopting connected and autonomous plant in the UK #rail sector. You can read the article here 📰 https://bit.ly/3ONrAQ5 and download a copy of the study from our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3CFGZij #TransformingPerformance

Securing Funding for Innovation in European Railway Infrastructure. In today’s fast-evolving transport sector, innovation is critical. At Oak, facilitating growth and innovation is more than just arranging funding; it’s about creating lasting partnerships that drive progress. By connecting a leading European railway manufacturer with the right financial resources, Oak reaffirmed its role as a pivotal enabler in Europe’s transport evolution. Whether you’re a business navigating funding challenges or an investor seeking high-potential opportunities, Oak is ready to bridge the gap between vision and reality. https://lnkd.in/eTkfNzTW

Did you know Frankham Group are part of the Rail Safe Friendly Programme? Recently I had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with Ashkan Rohani, Director of Infrastructure Engineering. We spoke about the true importance of #railsafety, why we should be educating young people on this topic and much more. Take a look below at what Ash had to say ⬇️ Discover more: railsafefriendly.com Kate Giddins Stuart Heaton Kathryn Ogdin Natalie Emma Hanson Annabel Kelly Tia Fyfe Morgan McCreavy Heather Thompson

Six of the Universal Signalling team visited the new Global Centre for Rail Excellence (GCRE) site in Wales on Fri 6 December to fit the system demonstrator funded under a programme supported by the Department for Business and Trade and InnovateUK, to demonstrate innovations in railway construction technology. Storm Darragh delayed, but did not prevent, end-to-end system shakedown over the weekend and a demo to around 40 guests on Tuesday 10th. The demo went extremely well and has been widely reported in media. Simon Jones, Chief Executive of GCRE commented: "This is a great project. This is exactly the kind of thing that we have spent the last 7 years getting GCRE off the ground for. The difference that Universal Signalling could make to the railway is really exciting. We're looking forward to continuing to work with Universal Signalling as GCRE develops." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZnXVyPv Global Centre Of Rail Excellence Department for Business and Trade Innovate UK Furrer+Frey AG Kelvin Davies Ivan Youd Robert Forde ChPP

The global rail industry is navigating a complex landscape marked by the challenges of post-pandemic recovery, and the ever-growing demand placed on railways is posing substantial challenges for the industry. Our new white paper explores innovative solutions to tackle these challenges, providing insights into how we’re revolutionising traditional rail maintenance methods. We have developed a range of solutions in partnership with Thomson Engineering Design Ltd, supporting the complete lifecycle of global rail assets by delivering transformative performance-improving plant technologies. If you're interested in learning more, connect with Tom Maxwell or email railplant@unipartrail.com. You can download the white paper here: https://lnkd.in/dtS-FjHK #RailInnovation #RailMaintenance #RailConstruction