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      <title>Next generation procurement. A new railway – a new way to do business</title>
      <description>This year’s event provided some fascinating industry insights as well as being a great forum for networking</description>
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      <title>InnoTrans 2010 – well equipped to meet the future</title>
      <description>The world’s largest innovation platform for railway technology</description>
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      <title>ORR concludes review of RSSB</title>
      <description>The role of RSSB should be adapted so it can better facilitate excellence in health and safety management across the entire rail industry, the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has concluded following a review of the railway industry’s standards body. </description>
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      <title>Adding another dimension...</title>
      <description>Change is often a word which has high impact and can be the cause of unrest, however change to bring about improvement and efficiency is something that should certainly be embraced. The rail and surveying sectors have had to handle change brought about by technological evolution, the economy, ever tighter standards and of course the number one priority, safety</description>
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      <title>Some observations on platform mirrors</title>
      <description>Mirror Technology has been providing driver-only trains with a clear view back from the cab for over 25 years</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>An elementary approach to safety</title>
      <description>The structural integrity of railway vehicles – and hence passenger safety – has been much improved in recent years. GRAEME ANDERSON discusses a project in which finite element analysis has been used to test new design ideas quickly, effectively and at little relative expense</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10981&amp;issueid=335</link>
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      <title>Rail consultancy makes the Sunday Times Top 100</title>
      <description>At the start of 2010 Abbott Risk Consulting’s (ARC’s) commitment to being an employer of choice was recognised by The Sunday Times who listed ARC as one of the best 100 small companies to work for in the UK. This award reflects the company’s commitment to flexible working arrangements, excellent remuneration packages and opportunities to share in success through share option schemes</description>
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      <title>First ORR health &amp; safety report</title>
      <description>Britain has one of the safest railways in Europe, but some underlying safety trends warn that there can be no room for complacency, Ian Prosser, the Office of Rail Regulation’s (ORR) director of rail safety said at the launch of the regulator’s first health and safety report in July.</description>
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      <title>New regional clinic</title>
      <description>Express Medicals Ltd has recently opened a full-time regional clinic near Stoke-on-Trent. </description>
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      <title>GB railway safety 2009-10: another year of sustained safety performance</title>
      <description>RSSB has published its Annual Safety Performance Report (ASPR) for the financial year 2009/10.</description>
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      <title>RSSB research</title>
      <description>Recent reports from the RSSB include:</description>
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      <title>Conferences &amp; Exhibitions</title>
      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <title>The Bittern Line links up with the national rail network</title>
      <description>In an exciting project to re-connect the North Norfolk Railway (known locally as the ‘Bittern Line’) to the national rail network after more than 40 years, a bomac-style level crossing system manufactured by Polysafe Limited was selected and has subsequently proved its flexibility and all-round capabilities</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Latest developments in modern slope protection systems</title>
      <description>The recent incident in Italy where a landslide derailed a train causing nine deaths and a significant number of injured people, in a valley near the winter sports town of Merano close to the Austrian border, has highlighted the importance of adequate and suitable risk mitigation on high-risk slopes close to or on the railway infrastructure</description>
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      <title>Power mad</title>
      <description>Trains need power, lots of it, and the large amounts of electrical power that are required, needs to be safely harnessed and carefully controlled if reliability and safe operation are to be achieved. DAVID BRANDS discusses the delicate balancing act involved...</description>
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      <title>Safe in the knowledge</title>
      <description>IAIN WILKINSON, business development manager at Hima-Sella, talks about the company’s long and diverse association with the UK’s rail sector</description>
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      <title>Industry turns to RISAS for wheelset assurance</title>
      <description>The rail industry is gearing up to embed RISAS (Railway Industry Supplier Approval Scheme) into its procurement philosophy for wheelsets. </description>
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      <title>Pre-approved occupational health providers</title>
      <description>Crossrail has announced that three occupational health (OH) providers have been technically pre-approved as providers of a range of OH services for the Crossrail Project. </description>
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      <title>Three partners – one goal</title>
      <description>For end users working in the rail industry the provision of quality high-visibility clothing and its managed aftercare is vital to ensure they are protected and that their PPE remains in an efficient state and in good repair. </description>
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      <title>RSSB research</title>
      <description>Recent research reports from the RSSB include:</description>
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      <title>Safety awards</title>
      <description>Northern Rail was named winner of the Transport, Storage and Distribution Sector award and also took its third successive gold achievement award for the second year running at this year’s RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health and Safety Awards.</description>
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      <title>Channel Tunnel firefighting stations</title>
      <description>Groupe Eurotunnel has taken a significant step towards the implementation of new SAFE stations (firefighting stations) in the Channel Tunnel designed to combat fires using detection and aspersion. </description>
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      <title>Access systems and scaffolding towers</title>
      <description>Established in 2002 as a limited company following a number of years as a sole trader,
Aluminium Structures (Work Platforms) Ltd has a wealth of experience in the manufacture and installation of aluminium access equipment and products.</description>
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      <title>Conferences &amp; Exhibitions</title>
      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10788&amp;issueid=329</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railway Strategies Live 2010</title>
      <description>Next generation procurement
A new railway – a new way to do business</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Managing traffic safely</title>
      <description>With over 14 years’ experience in the industry and BS EN ISO 9001:2008, BS OSHAS 18001:2007 and BS EN ISO 14001:2004 accreditations, Highway Traffic Management has grown to become one of the most reliable and experienced specialists in all aspects of temporary traffic management supplying everything from design and consultancy, training, equipment hire and contractors for the installation, maintenance and removal of NHSS 12 AB &amp; D traffic management schemes.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>See and be seen with high visibility workwear</title>
      <description>Dickies have added new items of specialist, high visibility clothing to the company’s comprehensive range of rail industry workwear.</description>
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      <title>Aerial walkway</title>
      <description>Work at height innovator Planet Platforms has installed a 75-foot suspended Spandeck aerial walkway to provide easy access for maintenance of carriage roofs at Oxenhope on the Keighley &amp; Worth Valley Railway. </description>
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      <title>New front-access safe working platform</title>
      <description>Over 4000 workers suffered a major injury as a result of a fall from height in 2008/09 and since 2001, an average of 50 people in Great Britain have died each year as a result of a fall from height. </description>
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      <title>RSSB research</title>
      <description>Recent research reports from the RSSB include:</description>
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      <title>Making health &amp; safety tracks</title>
      <description>From working at height or in tunnels to facing direct hazards from the rail environment including high-speed trains and electrical currents, there is no doubt that those working within the rail industry face some of the toughest health and safety risks in a variety of situations. In addition to this, work is often pressurised as jobs have to be completed within tight deadlines</description>
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      <title>Rail safety film wins gold award</title>
      <description>A dramatic Network Rail film which aims to improve safety for its people working with on-track plant machinery has won a Gold Award by The International Visual Communications Association (IVCA).</description>
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      <title>Quick hitches on excavators how to improve safety?</title>
      <description>Stig Engström, Daniel Sjödin &amp; Lars-Göran Stenberg review the various forms of quick hitches available on the market today and consider the safety implications of their use and misuse</description>
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      <title>A strong connection for a stronger, more reliable future…</title>
      <description>April 13th 2010 marked a further step in the history of Francis Kirk (Socket Screws) Ltd as they teamed up with Philidas Ltd to host a stand at the Infrarail show at the NEC in Birmingham. Tom Kirk talks to Railway Strategies about this association</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=10290&amp;issueid=317</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railway Strategies Live 2010 </title>
      <description>Next generation procurement
A new railway – a new way to do business</description>
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      <title>Infrarail 2010 The eighth international railway infrastructure exhibition</title>
      <description>Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Infrarail 2010 preview, featuring an overview of the event together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition.

We hope you will find this useful in planning your visit</description>
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      <title>Exhibitors prepare for the eighth Infrarail</title>
      <description>More than 170 suppliers of rail infrastructure products and services are preparing for the Infrarail 2010 exhibition, which takes place from 13th to 15th April at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham.</description>
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      <title>Safety first</title>
      <description>Founded on a philosophy of protecting life, Cosalt International is continuously looking to improve its portfolio of safety clothing and accessories</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railway Spine: a medical condition extinct or evolved</title>
      <description>When large numbers of people present with similar symptoms without any specific and objective diagnostic criteria with which to label the illness there develops a medical dilemma. Cancers, infections, and other illnesses with specific diagnostic and reproducible tests do not usually cause these problems. Dr Steve Malleson of Express Medicals explains</description>
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      <title>Tunnel ventilation</title>
      <description>Rail renewal and maintenanced work in railway tunnels can be a hazardous undertaking, especially considering the dust and fumes generated from the work undertaken</description>
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      <title>RSSB research</title>
      <description>Recent research reports from the RSSB include:</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is the leading trade body within the safety industry. </description>
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      <description>Dickies have added new items of specialist, high visibility clothing to the company’s comprehensive range of rail industry workwear. </description>
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      <description>lThe HSE has set out a simple three-tier hierarchy in the WAHR (WAH Regulations) for managing work at height. </description>
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      <description>RSSB has published an ‘Overview of Safety Performance for 2009,’ which shows further improvements in safety on Britain’s railways during last year.</description>
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      <description>Quantum Diagnostics is the leading independent provider of drug and alcohol testing products and services in the UK, now established as the leading rapid turnaround laboratory for a wide range of blue-chip clients. </description>
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      <description>Among the often heard questions around the Crossrail project at the moment are: “It’s a Zero Accident Frequency Rate that we want isn’t it, and what is the difference between that and a Zero Accident Culture?” LESLEY CALLADINE provides the answers</description>
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      <description>Hillmoore Fire Protection are specialist contractors for the design, supply and installation of all Passive Fire Protection Systems. </description>
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      <description>Though they are thankfully rare, fires in rail tunnels can have devastating consequences and often lead to considerable loss of life. But what is being done and what should be done to minimise the risks and hazards associated with tunnel fires? DON SCOTT provides the answers</description>
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      <description>Noise is a fact of life in many working environments. The use of machinery cannot be avoided but it can have a devastating effect on the hearing of operatives if they are not provided with sufficient protection from the noise it creates. SARAH BROADBENT discusses the various issues</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events</description>
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      <description>In 2010 the European Transport Conference will be moving to its new home, Glasgow, Scotland.</description>
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      <description>Buoyed up by decades of experience and specialist knowledge, RIFA is leading the rail industry with regards to fire safety and protection</description>
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      <description>Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment, has launched a whole new generation of sound level meters under the brand name ‘optimus’.</description>
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      <description>Recent research reports from the RSSB include:</description>
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      <description>Anna Walker, chair of the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR), has signed the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) pledge – an initiative which aims to bring organisations from all sectors together to commit to reduce the number of work-related deaths, injuries and ill-health.</description>
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      <description>A case study: Grayrigg derailment February 2007</description>
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      <description>Views on the recession are varying, with some saying that the economy is on the way up; some saying the doom is here to stay for a while and some in complete denial. Either way, the ‘recession’/’credit crunch’ has affected us all, especially those in the manufacturing industries</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9533&amp;issueid=303</link>
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      <title>Changing track:</title>
      <description>ground-to-train broadband communications and new train-borne applications are considering a move to 4G/LTE</description>
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      <title>Rock fall protection. Geobrugg first to meet ETAG 27</title>
      <description>Until recently the main recognised standard for the design, testing and manufacture of rock fall barriers has been the widely recognised Swiss BAFU Guidelines, but recently a new European set of guidelines – ETAG27 – has been issued and are now also able to be used – especially in EU countries </description>
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      <description>Over the next six months the Rail Alliance will host numerous networking events for its members and potential new members. All events are free to attend providing you have an interest in the relevant sector. To book on an event simply email rhona.clarke@railalliance.co.uk or call 01789 720026 to register, or you can visit www.railalliance.co.uk/newsandevents/railallianceevents</description>
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      <title>Getting a clear view</title>
      <description>Mirror Technology has specialised in the manufacture of plastic mirrors since 1970. The early products were general traffic and security mirrors and the company rapidly developed an expertise in custom
products of this type</description>
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      <title>Stairway to success</title>
      <description>Success stories in today’s business climate are in short supply; however, Safetytread is bucking the current trend and is going from strength to strength</description>
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      <title>Accessing all areas safely</title>
      <description>Access industry specialists TB Davies is making significant investments to develop its customer and product portfolio in the rail industry. During the last sixty years, the South Wales firm has developed a nationwide network of national and independent resellers of their temporary access products, whilst their specialist access and ground support division creates bespoke solutions traditionally in the aerospace and defence sectors</description>
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      <title>Rail industry safety performance ten years on from Ladbroke Grove</title>
      <description>The rail industry’s safety performance has progressively advanced to a point where the likelihood of a passenger being involved in a train accident is now at an historical low.</description>
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      <description>On 6th August, Projects – the delivery arm within Tube Lines responsible for the £2.2 billion programme to modernise the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines – hit a full year without a single lost time injury (LTI).</description>
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      <description>Safety Solutions (UK) Ltd are leading accredited providers of health and safety training and consultancy services for NEBOSH/City &amp; Guilds professional qualifications, including Risk Management/Legislation, Environmental, Construction and Disaster and Emergency Management; City and Guild NVQs at Levels 2 - 5.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8998&amp;issueid=289</link>
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      <description>Recent research reports from the RSSB include:</description>
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      <title>Footwear that is on the right track</title>
      <description>The need for functional and robust footwear within the rail industry across Europe continues to be successfully met with high performance boots manufactured by STEITZ SECURA® using GORE-TEX® membrane technology.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9000&amp;issueid=289</link>
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      <title>Health&amp;Safety: Quantum, a fresh approach to drug testing</title>
      <description>What is the most important factor in your drug and alcohol testing policy? Is it:</description>
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      <title>Is there such a thing as a safe personality?</title>
      <description>And could it be the key to breaking through the safety improvement plateau?</description>
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      <description>Through the development of special interest groups and industry-wide communications, the Railway Industry Association is aiding the foundation of international relations</description>
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      <description>With Glenigan reporting a 20 per cent surge in the value of civil engineering projects this year, Civils 2009 is set to be more important than ever. This year’s showcase for the buoyant civil engineering sector, which will be held on 25-26th November at Earls Court 2 in London, will focus on creating infrastructure for the 22nd Century</description>
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      <description>The challenging and complex nature of today’s emergencies, from natural disasters and terrorist attacks to the current swine flu pandemic, makes it essential for individual agencies to work together to ensure a more effective response.</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=9032&amp;issueid=289</link>
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      <title>Using systems from the public telecom domain      for safety-relevant applications: GSM-R</title>
      <description>In the first of a series of articles discussing the evolution of GSM-R to LTE, MICHAEL LIEM reviews the background to GSM-R</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8421&amp;issueid=278</link>
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      <description>This year’s ‘Promoting best practice throughout the supply chain’ conference was a lively affair, with stimulating contributions from within and beyond the UK the rail industry</description>
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      <title>Improved health &amp; safety and reduced maintenance costs through infrastructure innovation</title>
      <description>Crown International is the global leader in the design
and manufacture of counter-balance pole technology, with application to roadside safety camera installations and trackside rail equipment</description>
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      <title>DLR adopts Enterprise Risk Managment</title>
      <description>Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd has been supporting Transport for London’s (TfL) Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in the strides forward they have made in the last 12 months to implement an Integrated Management System and associated processes.</description>
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      <title>The long-reach solution</title>
      <description>Slope stabilisation schemes must have due regard to safety and the rail line availability. Such projects often involve complex geotechnical designs to ensure that the method of work will not compromise the integrity of the rail network. One such solution is the use of specialist long-reach machines. With outreach of up to 30 metres now achievable, high levels of productivity can be gained, whilst working at a safe distance</description>
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      <description>Published research Research in progress New research</description>
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      <title>New chairman for RIFA</title>
      <description>Paul Bryant has recently been made chairman of the Rail Industry Fire Association (RIFA). </description>
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      <title>Lanes takes Silver in the RoSPAs</title>
      <description>The Lanes Group of companies, which includes the UK’s largest independent drainage specialist Lanes for Drains, is celebrating after winning coveted Silver in the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2009.</description>
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      <title>Dickies – a legendary name in workwear since 1922</title>
      <description>Workwear bearing the distinctive Dickies® logo is worn by workers from almost every industry and in many of the world’s harshest working environments. From agriculture to the oil industry, Dickies® workwear is renowned for its performance, comfort and durability</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8527&amp;issueid=278</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The answer to vibration in joints</title>
      <description>A case study: Grayrigg derailment February 2007</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8528&amp;issueid=278</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>People don’t always do what they are expected to</title>
      <description>One of the key safety culture questions facing senior managers is ‘Why do staff who have had relevant training, briefings and communications still do things that are unsafe?’ CHRIS LLOYD describes a strategy for providing some of the answers</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The effects of drugs &amp; alcohol in the rail workplace</title>
      <description>In a working environment, particularly in the rail sector, the use of drugs and alcohol can affect not only the individual concerned but colleagues and the public. This is why many companies now have drug and alcohol policies in the workplace, as they have a duty of care to protect all those concerned</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8530&amp;issueid=278</link>
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      <title>Risky business</title>
      <description>By investigating the varying methodologies for drugs and alcohol testing in the rail industry, RSSB is facilitating the reduction of risk</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8531&amp;issueid=278</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rapid certification</title>
      <description>Express Medicals’ finance director, JOHN O’DONNELL, explains how and why he got involved with the company and what services it offers</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8532&amp;issueid=278</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Helping employees with problems before they become problem employees?</title>
      <description>Statistics on alcohol and drug use in the UK reveal the significant issues facing our society. </description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8554&amp;issueid=278</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railway EMC safety justification</title>
      <description>ADAM BULLIVANT and CAROLYN SALMON of Cobham Technical Services (the new trading name of ERA Technology Ltd) highlight the various processes, assessments and documentation required in the justification of safety with respect to EMC within the railway environment</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8329&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Greening the railway industry?</title>
      <description>The railway industry, of course, carries the aura of environmental greenness by its very nature. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8350&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Top safety honours</title>
      <description>Northern Rail has been named winner of the prestigious Sir George Earle Trophy at this year’s RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health and Safety Awards.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8351&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Safety performance and trends in 2008</title>
      <description>RSSB has published its Annual Safety Performance Report for 2008. The headlines are:</description>
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      <title>Causes of stress must be tackled as 44 per cent admit more pressure</title>
      <description>WILLIAM BELL discusses some of the causes of stress in the current economic climate and suggests some ways of counteracting it</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8353&amp;issueid=276</link>
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      <title>Rail crash demo previews new EU legislation</title>
      <description>Britain’s first full-scale rail crash test in over 20 years drew stakeholders from across the rail industry to the Motorail Logistics site at Long Marston, where vehicle engineering specialists MIRA performed a live impact demonstration on May 14th.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8354&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tube Lines: 12 times safer</title>
      <description>DIARMAID O’TUATHAIL reviews the measures
that have been taken at Tube Lines to drive down workplace injuries and instil a safety culture that employees choose to live and work by</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8355&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Pumping stations: minimising a sizeable issue</title>
      <description>ANDY NEWMAN discusses the health &amp; safety issues associated with the installation and maintenance of pumping stations, and considers the advantages offered by GRP units compared with conventional concrete systems</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8356&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Not just diesel starter batteries...</title>
      <description>For most of us, the EnerSys name (nee Crompton) conjures up an image of diesel starter batteries (or possibly coach batteries), but the company is actually more famous for a totally different product</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8357&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Risk assessments – a health warning: does it mean what it says on the tin?</title>
      <description>PAUL DEBNEY reviews the attitude of the Courts in determining what constitutes a ‘suitable and sufficient’ risk assessment</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8359&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Largest tree survey in Britain</title>
      <description>ADAS and its partner, Bath-based GREENMAN Environmental, have been awarded a two-year contract to survey the entire Network Rail network, identifying trees posing a risk of rail service disruption and subsequently requiring management.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8384&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=8413&amp;issueid=276</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Significant opportunities</title>
      <description>The Railway Strategies Live Event, in association with the
Rail Alliance, is designed to help suppliers unlock their potential</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7769&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>European Transport Conference</title>
      <description>5 – 7 October 2009, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7775&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Increase in visitor numbers underlines Railtex success</title>
      <description>The visitor attendance figures for Railtex 2009 – which took place at Earls Court Two in London from 10 -12 March – underline the widely acknowledged success of the latest edition of the UK’s premier rail event.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7786&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ORR’s plan for 2009-10</title>
      <description>The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has published its plan covering the period April 2009 - March 2010. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7794&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The answer to vibration in joints</title>
      <description>A case study: Grayrigg derailment February 2007</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7806&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>At Rock Solutions it’s all done with ropes, bolts &amp; nails</title>
      <description>Geotechnical engineering on the railways has come a long way in the last 20 years and when work has to be carried out in difficult to access areas, one technique more than any other has revolutionised the industry</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7815&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Champion of the track dies</title>
      <description>On 20th February Peter Coates Smith, founder and owner of HoldFast Level Crossings Limited, died following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Pat, and Son, Mark</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7821&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IP CCTV.... the inside track</title>
      <description>CRAIG HOWIE reviews the use of IP networks for distributing video signals from CCTV cameras</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7830&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Greening the railway industry?</title>
      <description>The railway industry, of course, carries the aura of environmental greenness by its very nature. However, even so there is pressure within the supply chain to demonstrate ‘green credentials’ and this is generally seen to be via the ISO14001 Environmental Management System (EMS).</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7855&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Rail signs European Road Safety Charter</title>
      <description>The railways in Europe – including Great Britain – have taken a major step forward in engaging with high level EU decision makers on level crossing safety.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7856&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Recent RSSB research reports</title>
      <description>T353 Scoping and development of the Vehicle-Track Interaction Strategic Model - Stage 1</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7857&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>High speed safety campaign</title>
      <description>A joint initiative aimed at preventing needless and tragic deaths of young people has been launched by Network Rail, the British Transport Police (BTP) and High Speed 1. More than 300 schools and youth groups in Kent, Essex and Greater London will learn about the dangers of the high speed railway between St Pancras International and the Channel Tunnel.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7858&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>On-board transit chair for air, sea and rail</title>
      <description>Evac+Chair International Ltd is a UK-based company with over 20 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of patient and passenger transport solutions for persons with mobility impairment</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7859&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Developments in car park safety barriers</title>
      <description>IAN DARLINGTON, managing director, Berry Systems examines good practice in car park safety barrier design</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7875&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Steely support for rail network</title>
      <description>MICHAEL MILES reviews the benefits of steel engineering for securing lineside equipment</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7895&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7910&amp;issueid=262</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don’t just SIT there</title>
      <description>The Railway Strategies LIVE 2009 event, in association with the Rail Alliance, is focusing on Skills, Innovation and Technology</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7176&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The 9th international exhibition of railway equipment systems and services</title>
      <description>Welcome to RAILWAY STRATEGIES’ Railtex 2009 preview featuring an overview of the event, together with information from many of the organisations who will be present at the exhibition. We hope you will find this useful in planning your visit.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7178&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ministerial opening for Railtex 2009</title>
      <description>Rail Minister Lord Andrew Adonis is to formally open Railtex 2009, which takes place at London’s Earls Court Two from 10 to 12 March. The presence of the recently appointed minister at the show underlines the key role that investment in Britain’s rail network can play in speeding recovery from the current economic downturn.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7179&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Communicating your concerns</title>
      <description>Some of us will, on occasion, have concerns about safety at work. The obvious and ideal solution is to talk to a line manager or to report your concern via company channels, however this isn’t always possible. It’s at times like this when CIRAS can help</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Factair’s latest tunnel ventilation fan</title>
      <description>Rail renewal and maintenance work in railway tunnels can be a hazardous undertaking, especially considering the dust and fumes generated from the work undertaken.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7197&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Service is the key</title>
      <description>As Railtex 2009 approaches, Express Medicals looks forward to the Earls Court event with great enthusiasm. For, as company director Dr Dan Hegarty says, the exhibition offers an opportunity to really ‘feel the buzz’ of the railway sector in a unique way</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7198&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Intelligent innovation in transport control and communication</title>
      <description>Stockport-based safety and control system specialist,
Hima-Sella, is bringing a diverse selection of key
products and train control applications to Railtex this year</description>
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      <title>New safety solutions for today’s railway</title>
      <description>With 30 years’ experience in supplying depot and trackside railway safety equipment, MCE offers innovative, cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions for depot protection ‘NOT TO BE MOVED’ signs and lights, trackside possession signs, marker boards and EROS warning equipment.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7211&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Safety communications system</title>
      <description>Direct, secure and even safer communication between train drivers and signallers has come closer with the announcement that Network Rail is investing £24 million to fit state-of-the-art in-cab radios in the majority of the British train fleet over the next three years.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7244&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Managing the risk</title>
      <description>Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd was established in 2002 in Edinburgh as a safety engineering and risk management consultancy operating across major hazardous industries such as nuclear power, oil and gas and rail transportation.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7251&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Continuously improving worker safety</title>
      <description>Cosalt recognises that rail workers must be able to rely on their workwear garments to keep them highly visible in all levels of light as well as keeping them dry, warm
and comfortable</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7260&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tough, durable cabling solutions</title>
      <description>The threat of damage to electric cable – be it through accidental damage, water or dirt ingress, rodent attacks or vandalism can compromise the integrity of critical networks or CCTV systems and ultimately the safety of rail passengers.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7265&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Emergency flood protection for railway assets</title>
      <description>With climate change upon us and more wet spells to
be anticipated, BRITT WARG argues that the use of Geodesign Barriers’ simple, effective system could protect critical rail infrastructure</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7267&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Winter safety the environmentally friendly way</title>
      <description>The global leaders in de- and anti-icing have once again proven their commitment to the development of more environmentally friendly winterisation products, with the recent launch of a new generation ‘engineered’ product for the rail sector</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7274&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tougher Health and Safety Law demands tougher drugs policies</title>
      <description>New legislation will introduce tougher penalties on businesses that breach health and safety regulations. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7344&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>T359 Management of stressed continuously welded track

T550 Wheelset Design and Maintenance – WIDEM

T652 Examining the benefits of ‘another train coming’
warnings at level crossings

T671 Communication and positioning systems in the GB rail industry

T700 Developing options for further formalisation of voice communications within the rail industry</description>
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      <title>Promoting safety and value in Britain’s railways: ORR’s strategy for 2009-14</title>
      <description>A new strategy to promote safety and value in Britain’s
railways was published in December by the Office of Rail
Regulation (ORR).</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7346&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Level crossing law-breaking on the increase</title>
      <description>The number of people breaking the law at level crossings is at a five year high, Network Rail has revealed. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7347&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Occupational health, safety &amp; environmental training</title>
      <description>Safety Solutions (UK) Ltd is one of the UK’s leading providers of certified and accredited occupational health, safety &amp; environmental training. Safety Solutions was incorporated in 1994 and has produced exam successes
year-after-year</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7348&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Health &amp; Safety Competence Qualifications – Level 2 – 5</title>
      <description>The Health and Safety Executive has emphasised the importance of improving awareness and knowledge of the benefits to be gained by both employers and employees by compliance with legislation and the application of good practice.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7349&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>OHSAS 18001 provides MS approach for Occupational Health &amp; Safety</title>
      <description>There are many ISO management systems and standards for various issues that organisations need to address, but these do not include one for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&amp;S).</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7350&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Delivering high quality training from a new base</title>
      <description>After setting the company up in December 2004, we have gone from strength to strength.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7358&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Future Rail</title>
      <description>Aiming to provide an open, honest, reliable and
cost-efficient service to the rail industry </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7359&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONFERENCES &amp; EXHIBITIONS</title>
      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7366&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sentinel Lightning Protection and Earthing Ltd</title>
      <description>A complete design, estimating and installation service for Lightning Protection, Specialist Earthing Systems and Surge / Transient Protection all in accordance with the current British Standard 6651:1999, BS 7430:1998 &apos;Earthing&apos; and BS EN 62305 Parts 1-4 (effective as from August 2008).</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7367&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Sui Generis Fiberglass Grating Resolves Serious Slip Hazard At Fuelling Depot</title>
      <description>safety Issue
Diesel spills were affecting the performance of steel grating, creating a serious slip hazard.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7368&amp;issueid=242</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Under-carriage protection</title>
      <description>At first sight under-frame skirts may not be the highest profile area of train work, but they play a vital role in the fight to maintain safe rolling stock.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6733&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Interim results</title>
      <description>Network Rail has published its interim results for the half year to 30th September 2008. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6738&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Rail Safety &amp; Standards Board (RSSB) has recently
published the following reports, which may be accessed via www.rssb.co.uk/research</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6747&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Earls Court prepares to welcome Railtex</title>
      <description>Planning is now well advanced for Railtex 2009, which takes place at London’s Earls Court Two from 10th to 12th March.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6758&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Grayrigg report</title>
      <description>The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its final report on the accident at Grayrigg last year.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6759&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fibreglass grating replaces steel grating at British Energy Heysham Power Station</title>
      <description>Over a period of years, excessive corrosion had occurred to the existing galvanised steel cooling water gully covers. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6783&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Introduction of tougher penalties for health &amp; safety offences</title>
      <description>Important information has recently been received from the Department of Work and Pensions and the Health and Safety Executive concerning the new legislation relating to increases in fines and penalties for health and safety offences.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6813&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Directors in the dock for railway failings</title>
      <description>Rail company directors and senior managers could be jailed if they fail to look after the safety of their employees or members of the public. The new Health and Safety (Offences) Act increases sentencing powers, including the new power to imprison people convicted of various safety offences</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6820&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don’t underestimate evacuation needs of mobility impaired</title>
      <description>Stairways are an approved route to safety for most occupants of buildings – but for the disabled and those with walking difficulties stairs can be an insurmountable problem</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6826&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Ease of access</title>
      <description>The industrial rope access methods implemented by IRATA are fast becoming recognised as the most effective techniques in the rail sector</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6838&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONFERENCES &amp; EXHIBITIONS</title>
      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6840&amp;issueid=226</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Real work on the railway</title>
      <description>Railwork started in the rail industry as a safety critical labour provider.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6406&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railway land remediation demands high levels of expertise</title>
      <description>STATS Limited is a specialist engineering, materials and environmental consultant. Here, chairman Adrian Marsh and director Jon Clark discuss the assessment and remediation of contaminated land</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6433&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Total project commitment</title>
      <description>Fireseal offers commitment and advice on any project from inception, through tendering, order placement and procurement, to on-site completion of works, without fuss and to time and budget</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6440&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Premier Pits progress to rail</title>
      <description>Vehicle maintenance workshops across the UK and Ireland are being transformed by the installation of prefabricated, steel pits. Premier Pits, the originators of the concept over 30 years ago, continue to improve design, add new features and options as well as improving installation methods. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6442&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Committed to bringing specialist services to rail</title>
      <description>For over twenty years Colt Industrial Services Limited has been offering a broad specialist range of industrial services to a wide and diverse commercial sector of the UK and international market</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6447&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>REM Live helping keep the workplace safe</title>
      <description>Statistics provided by the Health and Safety Executive reveal that over a four year period in Great Britain, injuries to workers involving electricity averaged a fatal injury every ten days, ten nonfatal major injuries every week and 20 injuries needing three or more days off work every week.
</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6460&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The flu fighters</title>
      <description>The winter season approaches and so too does influenza, more commonly known as the flu. In the UK more than 150 million working days a year are lost because of flu-related illness at a cost of £6.75 billion.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6461&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced the appointment of Paul Thomas CB as its Chairman.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6462&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tube track manager scoops top marks for safety</title>
      <description>Paul Watson, Tube Lines&apos; senior delivery manager for the Permanent Way delivery group, has scooped a top health and safety award for leading a safety improvement programme that has taken the groups Lost Time Injury
rate to zero. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6463&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>London bridge paved with gold</title>
      <description>Built on either side of the Charing Cross rail bridge to join the station area to the South Bank near the Tate Modern, the spectacular structure has brought a new lease of life to the utilitarian Victorian rail bridge</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6464&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>doseBadge,the original wireless noise dosimeter, goes from strength to strength</title>
      <description>Cirrus Research plc, the UK company that specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications, is experiencing strong growth in demand for its ‘doseBadge’ range of wireless noise dosimeters. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6465&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Probst Handling Equipment – we won’t let you down</title>
      <description>With over 25 years&apos; experience in the construction industry, Probst is well equipped to apply its experience to the rail sector</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6466&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beacons of safety</title>
      <description>In today’s service-centred economy, few people face potentially life-threatening situations in their day-to-day work. The rail industry is a notable exception, with moving trains and deadly voltages creating risks which must be carefully mitigated. Construction is another exception. Heavy materials and machinery and working at height create just some of the many potential hazards.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6467&amp;issueid=221</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Taking you to the root of the problem</title>
      <description>AVI LASAROW discusses the emergence of hair tests to identify drug and alcohol misuse</description>
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      <title>Express Service… Next-day appointments &amp; next-day results</title>
      <description>Studies have shown that employees under the influence of drugs and alcohol at work are a staggering four times more likely to have an accident than their colleagues.</description>
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      <description>Alison Brown, chief executive officer of Healthcare Connections discusses the subject of drug and alcohol misuse</description>
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      <description>Concateno’s Dominic Girardot explains the procedures and pitfalls when planning a test programme for rail employees</description>
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      <description>The amount of information relating to the problems of alcohol and drugs at work and in society can be overwhelming, however, it is not the level of the problem that is the issue but whether your company has the right procedures in place to deal with a situation concerning alcohol or drugs in a clear, concise and consistent way</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Metro cabling solutions</title>
      <description>Brand-Rex is a leading global supplier of structured cabling systems and a niche supplier of high performance cables for extreme environment applications.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5960&amp;issueid=213</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>HoldFast makes tracks in Italy</title>
      <description>HoldFast&apos;s Italian distributor Commel S.R.L&apos;s managing director Mr. Fausto Enna has secured level crossing orders for the Centre, North and South of Italy with two major track maintenance contractors, Salcef Spa and Rete Ferroviaria Italiana; the first of many installations to be placed on Italian soil.
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      <title>The Road Hog for rail</title>
      <description>The latest innovation from the site welfare specialists, GenQuip, is a high quality, health and safety approved, motorised welfare unit christened the RoadHog</description>
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      <description>This will be the 10th European Transport Conference organised by the Association for European Transport.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Factair&apos;s latest tunnel ventilation fan</title>
      <description>Rail renewal and maintenance work in railway tunnels can be a hazardous undertaking, especially considering the dust and fumes generated from the work undertaken. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5975&amp;issueid=213</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>An introduction to E.S.B. Environmental Limited</title>
      <description>E.S.B. Environmental was founded by Jonathan Bird back in March 1985. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5985&amp;issueid=213</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Running a profitable organisation carries enough headaches without adding all the responsibility of Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) requirements and management; even large organisations can have problems negotiating their way through the ever-increasing demands of H&amp;S and environmental legislation together with Network Rail and Link-up requirements.</description>
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      <description>Natas is proud to launch its new Online Asbestos Awareness Training System, offering a cost-efficient solution to your awareness needs. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6068&amp;issueid=213</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dura Tread anti-slip fibreglass floor grating</title>
      <description>Dura Tread Fibreglass floor grating has consistently reduced accidents in all types of industries. </description>
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      <description>Many experienced safety practitioners currently holding Tech IOSH membership grade achieve Chartered Membershi status by qualifying through the City and Guilds NVQ 4 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, which takes the person to Grad IOSH. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6070&amp;issueid=213</link>
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      <title>The hardest wearing anti-slip steps available</title>
      <description>“The CTRL St Pancras Terminal. Instantly recognisable. The roof, the ‘Kissing Couple’ , the clock and the train…but those solidlooking, dependable, anti-slip bronze fixed stairways? Did we see them somewhere before? This Essex-based company not only is paving the LUL Tube stairs, but has a product for every mass-transit application across all the rail networks – Underground, overground and light rail</description>
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      <description>The Association of Railway Industry Occupational Physicians (ARIOPS) recently held its second annual conference and AGM at the Regent’s College Conference Centre. This formed part of the Society of Occupational Medicine’s 2008 annual four-day scientific meeting</description>
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      <title>HSEC–an integrated approach</title>
      <description>Health, Safety and Engineering Consultants (HSEC) focus on the seven ‘P’s: Processes that integrate Planning, People, Plant, and Premises that deliver Products or services to enable our clients to generate higher levels of Profit</description>
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      <title>Safety versus productivity Does there have to be a compromise?</title>
      <description>One of the toughest challenges facing business managers today is how to strike a happy balance between productivity and safety whilst keeping a watchful eye on the bottom line.</description>
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      <title>Innovation for safety</title>
      <description>Wacker Neuson continues to work hard by using innovative engineering solutions, to meet the current safety challenges facing the railway industry and other sectors of the construction world</description>
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      <title>Que SORA, SORA</title>
      <description>John Platts explains how RSK Project Services helps make railway signals safe</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6076&amp;issueid=213</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The &apos;rail&apos; future for health &amp; safety</title>
      <description>Everyone&apos;s talking about the &apos;economic downturn&apos; and &apos;looming recession&apos;; so much so, it&apos;s almost feigning ignorance when the subject isn&apos;t dropped into a conversation. This month, Railway Strategies speaks to work at height specialist Planet Platforms about what the current market conditions mean for health and safety in the access and rail industry</description>
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      <title>Intelligent buildings: should fire-proof lifts be used for evacuation?</title>
      <description>The case for evacuation via fire-proof lifts is examined by Barry M Scholes, the proprietor of Evac+Chair International Ltd</description>
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      <title>Associated with excellence</title>
      <description>The Railway Industry Association is at the forefront of progressing the interests of UK rail suppliers</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations are liable to occur. The editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=6088&amp;issueid=213</link>
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      <title>The way forward</title>
      <description>The 2008 &apos;Developing a sustainable supply chain&apos; conference included an impressive line-up of rail industry VIPs</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>InnoTrans 2008 set to break records</title>
      <description>Three months before the fair is due to open InnoTrans 2008 is set to break records. </description>
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      <title>Cirrus launches new sound level meters for trackside noise measurements</title>
      <description>Cirrus Research plc, the UK company which specialises in the design and development of noise measurement equipment for health and safety applications, has introduced the CR:260A series of sound level meters. These instruments are the ideal tools for these responsible for the health &amp; safety of trackside workers.</description>
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      <description>London Underground is implementing an employee health improvement plan and absence through sickness is showing a marked reduction. TfL’s Dr Olivia Carlton explains further</description>
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      <title>NBC Bird &amp; Pest Solutions – the natural choice</title>
      <description>Bird, pest and weed problems have a severe effect on the railway industry causing interruption to business and potential financial losses. </description>
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      <description>According to Government figures attacks on passengers on public transport are fairly low. However, they do still occur. Rob Sheldon reports on research gauging people’s worries about personal safety while using public transport</description>
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      <description>Built on either side of the Charing Cross rail bridge to join the station area to the South Bank near the Tate Modern, the spectacular structure has brought a new lease of life to the utilitarian Victorian rail bridge</description>
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      <title>Dura Tread anti-slip fibreglass floor grating</title>
      <description>Dura Tread Fibreglass floor grating has consistently reduced accidents in all types of industries. </description>
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      <description>Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published its Annual Safety Performance Report for 2007. </description>
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      <title>Tube Lines escalator trolleys make light of heavy work</title>
      <description>Escalator trolleys are being used by Tube Lines to enhance the safe working of its track team responsible for upgrading 109 kilometres of track by 2010. </description>
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      <title>New safety appointment</title>
      <description>Ian Prosser has been appointed as director of railway safety within ORR. </description>
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      <title>Cable system ensures safety</title>
      <description>The extension to the Docklands Light Railway from King George V station to the new Woolwich Arsenal station is the latest UK rail tunnel project to utilise a unique cabling system designed specifically for tunnel applications. Mark Froggatt of Draka explains</description>
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      <description>Hanging on the wall of Safetytread’s reception at their headquarters at Belvedere, Kent, is a print of the original forebearers of Safetytread, which bears testament to 160 years of manufacturing expertise.</description>
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      <title>LUL approval for the Draka Firetuf range from FS Cables</title>
      <description>FS Cables are pleased to announce that the Draka Firetuf range of data and coax cables have passed the requirements of LUL standard 2-01001-002. </description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <title>On track for success</title>
      <description>The rail industry&apos;s quest for improvements and efficiency is leading it to scrutinise the supply chain</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>European Transport Conference 6 -8 October 2008 Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands</title>
      <description>The 10th European Transport Conference organised by the Association for European Transport will be held in the Leeuwenhorst conference centre, Noordwijkerhout, Netherlands.</description>
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      <title>Integrated Engineering Services for &apos;turnkey&apos; solutions</title>
      <description>The initial core of the new County Durham Engineering
Cluster was formed in 1999 when a group of private sector companies decided to work together to help develop the engineering and manufacturing capacity of County Durham, initially within the Derwentside area.</description>
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      <description>Drallim Industries were recently awarded a contract for the manufacture and supply of 579 Permanent Current Rail Indicator Devices (P-CRID) for Tube Lines</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=5243&amp;issueid=200</link>
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      <description>Fibreglass Grating Ltd has developed a new anti-slip gritted surface for their range of Fibreglass Grating Flooring Panels.</description>
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      <description>The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has published a statement of its policy on managing risks that result from people’s mistakes. </description>
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      <description>Network Rail has extended its partnership with Bupa Wellness in a new three-year deal, which will provide the rail company’s 34,000 staff with an enhanced range of occupational health and wellbeing services. </description>
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      <title>Safety co-ordination on major rail projects</title>
      <description>Robbie Owen and Steve Hoquee highlight the division of responsibility between the Office of Rail Regulation and the Health and Safety Executive in authorising railway construction projects and consider the key changes introduced by the new 2007 CDM Regulations</description>
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      <description>The implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) has created headaches for employers attempting to meet the legislation as far as access is concerned, but the ‘Achilles heel’ for most will be the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (R.R.O)</description>
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      <description>With the growth of voice evacuation, greater emphasis has been placed on the quality and intelligibility of speech provided by VA/PA applications</description>
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      <description>First-time exhibitors – Tracksure – demonstrated their award-winning, patented nut-locking devices at Infrarail in March and report having a successful show</description>
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      <title>Leading light</title>
      <description>As hands-free lighting and PPE manufacturer, Petzl is a fundamental choice for the rail sector</description>
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      <description>Hima-Sella can offer the UK rail industry a range of integrated and stand-alone electronic and radio control systems</description>
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      <description>Readers of Railway Strategies magazine may recall the article in the October-November 2007 issue in which Geotechnical Engineering Ltd (GEL), the Gloucesterbased Site Investigation company, announced the rollout of their new ‘P60’ slope-climbing rotary capable drilling rig.</description>
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      <title>Responding to clean-up incidents</title>
      <description>During the past 50 years DV Howells Ltd has become an industry leader in the incident response sector</description>
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      <description>Established in 1984, B&amp;B Industrial Dismantling Ltd is a family-run company with many years’ experience of working within the rail industry</description>
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      <description>Henry Williams has been in business for 125 years this year, and we are proud of the fact that we still manufacture in the UK on the same four hectare site that we have occupied since 1911. With our roots firmly established in the rail sector, Henry Williams has grown into a multi-market sector provider of goods and services</description>
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      <title>Ballast bonding – the TWGB technique</title>
      <description>TWGB Ballast Bonding has been in operation since 1997 and has allowed track engineers to effect stabilisation in many different and difficult areas</description>
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      <description>The 4th IET International Conference on Railway Condition Monitoring RCM 2008 18-20 June 2008: Derby Conference Centre, Derby, UK</description>
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      <title>Westinghouse Platform Screen Doors </title>
      <description>Protecting and guiding millions of metro passengers around the world.

The world-wide success of Westinghouse Platform Screen Doors (WPSD) continues with the specialist division of Knorr-Bremse recently announcing three further large contracts in China</description>
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      <title>All systems go</title>
      <description>Mechan and Mechan Technology’s solutions for rail operators have been strengthened by recent agreements with European partners</description>
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      <description>Nearly 4400 rail industry professionals visited the UK&apos;s definitive UK rail infrastructure event, Infrarail 2008 – representing a substantial increase of 34 per cent compared to the number attending the previous show in 2005</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss
or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <title>Best practice makes perfect</title>
      <description>With a line-up of top class speakers, Railway Strategies LIVE 2008 looks set to be a must-attend event</description>
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      <title>Achilles Update </title>
      <description>The latest news from the Link-up organisation</description>
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      <title>Rail Minister to open Birmingham rail show</title>
      <description>Infrarail 2008, the UK&apos;s dedicated rail infrastructure trade show, takes place in Hall 9 of Birmingham&apos;s National Exhibition Centre from 11to13 March. To be formally inaugurated by Rail Minister Tom Harris, MP, the exhibition, together with events taking place alongside it, promises to be a key meeting point for the industry&apos;s manufacturers and suppliers, and for engineers, buyers and managers</description>
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      <title>Express Medicals - Rail industry occupational health</title>
      <description>Working on the railways can be a very dangerous job. When thinking of the obvious hazards, what first springs to mind is perhaps the risk of being hit by a train or the danger of assault (for those in more customer-facing roles). However, it’s often easy to forget the multitude of other, more common hazards to a worker’s health.</description>
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      <title>Factair Ltd - Factair’s latest tunnel ventilation fan</title>
      <description>Rail renewal and maintenance work in railway tunnels can be a hazardous undertaking, especially considering the dust and fumes generated from the work undertaken. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4591&amp;issueid=181</link>
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      <title>Healthcare Connections - Under pressure?</title>
      <description>You have enough pressure at work – the last thing you need is pressure from your Occupational Health provider</description>
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      <title>Tracksure - Award-winning Tracksure device at Infrarail ‘08</title>
      <description>Exhibiting for the first time at Infrarail on stand 630, Bedfordshire company – Tracksure – will be demonstrating their award-winning patented nut locking devices, that prevent nuts from self-loosening through vibration</description>
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      <title>Sentinel- keeping the tracks safe &amp; secure</title>
      <description>The skills, competence and expertise of track engineers tirelessly working around the clock to maintain and renew the network making it fit for the 21st century is crucial for the safe, reliable and efficient running of the railway. Keeping controls on making sure that everyone working on the track has the sufficient skills needed to work on the railway is essential, not only for the safe operation of the network but for the safety of track engineers themselves.</description>
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      <title>Aspire Rail Consultants - Aspire to be the best</title>
      <description>Aspire Rail Consultants was established in January 2007 by Peter Gray, Steve Cornwell and Bob Alcock who, between them, have over 50 years’ experience working on Network Rail-controlled infrastructure</description>
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      <title>Fibreglass Grating Ltd - Fibreglass stair &apos;covers&apos;</title>
      <description>Fibreglass anti-slip pre-formed stair tread &apos;covers&apos; provide solid, slip-resistant footing for existing stairs. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4633&amp;issueid=181</link>
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      <title>Safety Solutions Ltd - Unitised health &amp; safety training and qualifications:</title>
      <description>putting theory into practice at the workplace</description>
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      <title>Probst Handling Equipment - Managing manual handling risk</title>
      <description>Probst Handling Equipment has been operating in the UK for the last 20 years. </description>
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      <description>A sophisticated depot personnel protection system is being installed at a brand new 65-million euro depot in Ireland. Also, an SIL1 EU safety-compliant system from Mechan Technology Limited was specified for the new Eurostar depot in east London, whilst two Mechan systems are destined for the Dubai Metro</description>
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      <title>Touchstone Renard - Delivering Safety Critical results</title>
      <description>Touchstone Renard provides practical management solutions for a safety critical environment. The company’s reputation for delivering outstanding results is due in no small part to the positive attitude of its people and the innovative methods it uses</description>
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      <title>Welfare Cabins UK Ltd - Look after your workforce –or somebody else will!</title>
      <description>Welfare-on-site is the buzzword of the moment. It’s not enough now to give your peripatetic workers a diagram showing them the worksite and telling them to get on with the job</description>
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      <title>Claiming for damage</title>
      <description>RICKY LINDSAY identifies what the train operating companies are entitled to claim arising out of such incidents as falling trees on the line and collisions at level crossings</description>
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      <description>TRL’s RICHARD WOODWARD and BILL McMAHON describe a risk-based method for determining the examination interval for bridges that could lead to a more efficient use of resources</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <title>RAILWAY STRATEGIES LIVE 2008 - Developing a Sustainable Supply Chain</title>
      <description>National Motorcycle Museum - Birmingham, Tuesday 20th May 2008</description>
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      <title>Bridgezone Ltd - Highs &amp; lows of inspection</title>
      <description>Bridgezone Ltd is a consultancy company specialising in the planning and undertaking of difficult access examination, survey, investigation and assessment of structures for infrastructure and utilities clients and primary consultants.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4312&amp;issueid=176</link>
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      <title>HSS Hire Service Group Ltd - Working trackside</title>
      <description>HSS Hire has passed a major rail industry audit on its procedures, systems and policies for working trackside</description>
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      <title>Fibreglass anti-slip floor grating</title>
      <description>Dura Tread fibreglass floor grating has consistently reduced accidents in all types of industries. </description>
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      <title>Award for Advancement of Railway System Safety</title>
      <description>In October 2007, the All Level Crossing Risk Model (ALCRM) won the Award for the Advancement of Railway System Safety, which was awarded to Network Rail and RSSB by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. </description>
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      <title>A guide to ROGS</title>
      <description>The Office of Rail Regulation has issued a guide to ‘The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS)’.</description>
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      <description>The new Publicly Available Specification PAS911: 2007 Fire strategies – Guidance and framework for their formulation, has been published by BSI. </description>
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      <description>The Tube’s dedicated team of safety and rescue experts, the Emergency Response Unit (ERU), has a new fleet of ten vehicles to help it reach incidents faster and restore services faster after problems.</description>
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      <title>Line side fire delays extinguished by robotic technology</title>
      <description>Commuter disruption caused by fires that are close to railway tracks and involving acetylene cylinders could be minimised if the current six-month trial using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) continues to prove successful. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4368&amp;issueid=176</link>
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      <description>Safety Solutions (UK) Ltd. is one of the UK’s leading providers of certified and accredited Occupational Safety and Health training.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=4370&amp;issueid=176</link>
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      <description>We spoke to access specialist Planet Platforms to illustrate examples of working safely at height within the rail industry. Planet Platforms has been a supplier to recognised names in the rail industry for a number of years. In their 30th year of business, the company’s solutions reflect their experience of evolving alongside changes in the access and rail industry</description>
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      <description>The Railway Industry Association is at the forefront of progressing the interests of the UK rail suppliers</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <title>Polysafe - Life costs for level crossings - an essential consideration for Network Rail</title>
      <description>Amongst other things, Network Rail is now considering the long-term benefits of level crossings. Having put vital safety foundations in place, Network Rail understandably wants to achieve long-term cost benefits in this area. Concrete and polymer crossings have been satisfying this need for many years. MICHAEL AUSTIN details how, when looking at the overall ‘life costs’, this type of crossing offers the most effective solution</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3769&amp;issueid=160</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Evac+Chair - Egress must equal access</title>
      <description>It’s a simple equation that is often overlooked in planning means of escape for those with disabilities. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3802&amp;issueid=160</link>
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      <title>Acces for All Fund</title>
      <description>Rail Minister TOM HARRIS reviews the Railways for All
Strategy, with particular reference to the Access for All Fund</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Express Medicals - Fighting flu</title>
      <description>The winter season approaches and so too does influenza, more commonly known as the flu. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3815&amp;issueid=160</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Beacon status</title>
      <description>The Tube Lines construction team upgrading Woodside Park station has been recognised for putting in place a model for safe working at the station.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3816&amp;issueid=160</link>
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      <title>Belgian Railways to use GB Safety Risk Model</title>
      <description>RSSB and Belgian Railways (NMBS) have agreed a licence arrangement to provide NMBS with access to RSSB’s Safety Risk Model (SRM).</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3817&amp;issueid=160</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cosalt:Ballyclare range complies with Network Rail standards</title>
      <description>Cosalt:Ballyclare provides a full range of workwear that complies with the newly launched Network Rail standards laid out in the ‘Provision of Welfare Facilities whilst Undertaking Work on Projects &amp; Engineering Worksites’ welfare report.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3818&amp;issueid=160</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Stanley Handling Limited - Going underground</title>
      <description>After London’s 275 tube stations have closed their doors to the last of the late-night revellers and those enjoying less social working hours, the London Underground springs back to life as an army of maintenance staff invade the platforms and tunnels beneath the city.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tenders</title>
      <description>A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3846&amp;issueid=160</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and
accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss
or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <title>Railway Strategies Live 2008</title>
      <description>Delivering a sustainable railway and securing your place in the supply chain

Hear how leading figures from within the industry are responding to the challenges set out in the governments £15 Billion regeneration plan.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3848&amp;issueid=160</link>
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      <title>New DfT ministerial team</title>
      <description>Ruth Kelly has been appointed as the new Secretary of State for Transport. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2987&amp;issueid=139</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Winter is fast approaching - are you prepared?</title>
      <description>Chela Ltd–for all your de-icing needs!</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2991&amp;issueid=139</link>
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      <title>Responding to clean-up incidents</title>
      <description>During the past 50 years DV Howells Ltd has become an industry leader in the incident response sector</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2999&amp;issueid=139</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Driving towards sustainable change</title>
      <description>The recent RAILWAY STRATEGIES Supply Chain Conference was a big success for both the organiser and delegates</description>
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      <title>Driving towards sustainable change</title>
      <description>The recent RAILWAY STRATEGIES Supply Chain Conference was a big success for both the organiser and delegates</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3005&amp;issueid=139</link>
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      <title>Highs &amp; lows of inspection</title>
      <description>Bridgezone Ltd is a consultancy company specialising in the planning and undertaking of difficult access examination, survey, investigation and assessment of structures for infrastructure and utilities clients and primary consultants.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3015&amp;issueid=139</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Signalling success</title>
      <description>Sitec T&amp;C Ltd has taken the rail industry by storm, growing rapidly and impressing the likes to Network Rail. The company is now hopeful of further success</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3017&amp;issueid=139</link>
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      <title>News from Safety Solutions</title>
      <description>Corporate Manslaughter gains Royal Assent</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3032&amp;issueid=139</link>
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      <title>Good practice</title>
      <description>The Rail Safety &amp; Standards Board (RSSB) has published good-practice guides on the subject of diabetes and colour vision. </description>
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      <title>Rocol Lubricants - Introducing ROCOLinstall for ROCOL Pro-tread™ &amp; Acme Panels®</title>
      <description>ROCOL Slip Prevention is a leading Linkup registered supplier of anti-slip products to the rail industry.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3034&amp;issueid=139</link>
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      <title>Rock netting inspections - taking a new leap forward</title>
      <description>Access can be a significant cost component in geotechnical work, especially where steep slopes or rock faces are involved.</description>
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      <title>&apos;Save a Life&apos; community campaign</title>
      <description>The Rail Industry First Aid Association (RIFAA) has launched its ‘Save a Life’ community campaign for the rail industry.</description>
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      <title>Seat belts, windows and emergency egress</title>
      <description>Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published the results of research into seat belts, windows and the industry approach to escape from passenger trains.</description>
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      <description>East Coast train operator GNER has collected a Gold Award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) for promoting a safety first culture on trains and in stations and depots</description>
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      <title>Get on track with the lifting regulations</title>
      <description>A review of the effect that the Work at Height Regulations is having in the rail industry and some solutions that enable compliance and improve efficiency</description>
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      <title>Providing a safe atmosphere during the Blea Moor Tunnel Renewal Project</title>
      <description>Providing a safe working environment during rail renewal activities can be a challenge, never more so than when the site is a railway tunnel in the remote North Yorkshire Moors, far out of reach of any mobile phone signal.</description>
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      <title>Freedom from danger freedom from doubt</title>
      <description>No-one could dispute the fact that technology is developing at an ever-increasing rate.</description>
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      <description>With the large range of products developed for industrial applications, there is a need to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the end user and regulatory authorities that the product is acceptably safe for operation in its intended environment. For railway applications, this is particularly true and the need to show that the equipment does not import unacceptable risk to railway operations is selfevident.</description>
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      <title>Adding value from experience</title>
      <description>The rail industry can be an extremely complex environment to work in. Public safety is paramount, reliability is essential, which means that rigorous testing and proving must take place before anything new can be installed on board.</description>
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      <title>Tenders</title>
      <description>A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=3088&amp;issueid=139</link>
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      <title>What lies beneath?</title>
      <description>David Gunn stresses the importance of accurate underground survey data prior to carrying out any ground works – and reveals the time-saving way forward</description>
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      <description>With the increasing demand for ‘safe’ buildings, more attention is being paid to the types of cables being installed, and the potential risks in the event of fire. JON HERBERT explains…</description>
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      <title>No smoke with fire</title>
      <description>LSOH (Low Smoke 0-Halogen) cable identification</description>
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      <title>Where next for community rail?</title>
      <description>That was the question posed at the Association of Community Rail Partnerships’ latest conference. Here, ACoRP general manager NEIL BUXTON outlines his vision for community rail partnerships moving forward, as heard by delegates at the conference</description>
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      <description>PETER STEWART and RHYS GRIFFITHS explore the provisions of the new Corporate Manslaughter Act</description>
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      <description>On the move</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and
accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <title>Healthcare Connections - Fastest &apos;For Cause&apos; service delivered, at last</title>
      <description>Another industry first…...from Healthcare Connections</description>
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      <description>In December 2009, the new express commuter train services linking Ashford and the Kent coast to London St Pancras via the Channel Tunnel Rail Link are scheduled to commence.</description>
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      <title>AmeySECO - Safer, faster &amp; efficient ballast cleaning</title>
      <description>As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing rail worker safety and improving efficiency, AmeySECO has introduced a range of state of the art equipment. This case study looks at a recent track renewal project undertaken for Network Rail at Cholsey, near Didcot, Oxfordshire, where the RM90 ballast cleaner was employed with impressive results.</description>
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      <title>ADT Fire &amp; Security plc - Safer railways</title>
      <description>As demand for rail travel continues to increase, so does the pressure upon the rail industry to ensure the safety of passengers and staff, and the security of property and assets.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2229&amp;issueid=103</link>
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      <title>National award for Barnsley</title>
      <description>Barnsley Interchange’s rail station was presented with a national award in May for the second time in recognition of its top-class safety, security, station design and management. </description>
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      <description>The effect of the new Construction, Design and Management regulations 2007 (CDM) came into force on 6th April 2007. </description>
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      <description>Electrical installation, maintenance and engineering company, Giffen Group plc were given a Gold Award for their Think safe, work wise&apos; ethic at the RoSPA Occupational Health &amp; Safety Awards. Giffen Group chairman Jo Giffen (right) is pictured receiving the RoSPA Gold Award.</description>
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      <description>Rail industry medical provider Express Medicals is proud to reveal that they’ve reached the finals of the British Small Business Champions competition.</description>
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      <description>Working at height specialist Planet Platforms recently supplied a suspended gantry to the Orient-Express to enable safe access to the top of their famous British Pullman carriages. Installed at the Orient-Express’ Battersea depot, the gantry is being used for various cleaning, maintenance and repair work</description>
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      <description>On the move</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2266&amp;issueid=103</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or  time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2267&amp;issueid=103</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Right on track</title>
      <description>The first ever Railway Strategies Supply Chain Conference was a big success for both the organiser and delegates</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2343&amp;issueid=103</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>On the right track</title>
      <description>Leading figures from the railway industry are lined up to share their best practice secrets at the Railway Strategies Supply Chain Conference</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1574&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>RISAS certification</title>
      <description>Unipart Rail’s Production Unit in Doncaster is the first bogie overhaul facility to gain the Railway Safety and Standards Board’s RISAS certification as a standard supplier for bogie overhaul.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1581&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Premier Safety Products - All-round safety &amp; security</title>
      <description>Premier Safety Products and Barkers Fencing, both based in Stoke-on-Trent, are working in partnership to offer an all-round safety and security package.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1616&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fibreglass Grating Ltd - New anti-slip grating surface</title>
      <description>Fibreglass Grating Ltd has developed a new anti-slip gritted surface for their range of Fibreglass Grating Flooring Panels.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1617&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Safer checks on points and crossings</title>
      <description>Tube Lines is making it easier and safer to inspect points and crossings with the invention of a multi-functional track gauge.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1618&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>RSSB&apos;s new team</title>
      <description>Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has a new team of directors under the leadership of Len Porter, chief executive:</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1619&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Probst Handling Equipment - Managing manual handling risk</title>
      <description>Probst Handling Equipment has been operating in the UK for the last 20 years.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1622&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PD Devices Ltd (Power Development) - Arrest that surge!</title>
      <description>PD Devices Ltd (Power Development) is located on the southern edge of Dartmoor in Devon. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1623&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tenders</title>
      <description>A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1661&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>May Gurney - Stabilising factors</title>
      <description>JOHANN BOSHOFF &amp; NEIL HARRISON discuss the process and some of the options for improving the stability of railway embankments</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1662&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dywidag-Systems International - Slope stabilisation at Trent Valley 4-tracking, Tamworth</title>
      <description>More than 4000 No. DYWIDAG R38N MAI hollow bar soil nails have been installed to stabilise newly exposed rail cuttings in major track widening works at Tamworth in Staffordshire.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1663&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Met Surveys Ltd - Surveying for safety</title>
      <description>The rail network has faced increasing amounts of scrutiny since 1990.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1665&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Skyline Rope Access Ltd - Access all areas</title>
      <description>The railway is a key market for Skyline Rope Access Ltd. We are committed to achieving quality &amp; cost-effective solutions for difficult &amp; awkward access problems that arise when dealing with embankment &amp; cutting stabilisation projects on the UK’s busy railways.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1668&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Carlisle Cleaning &amp; Support Services - Providing a clean &amp; safe environment</title>
      <description>Carlisle Cleaning and Support Services is striving to take the lead in providing a results-driven cleaning service to the transport sector that is second to none, and operates each and every cleaning contract with the principles of efficiency
and social awareness at front of mind</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1670&amp;issueid=80</link>
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      <title>People &amp; jobs</title>
      <description>On the move</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1682&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2312&amp;issueid=80</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railtex round-up</title>
      <description>More than 9300 rail industry professionals attended Railtex 07 at ExCeL London. While visitors to the show from the UK predominated, some 700 were from overseas, more than double the figure attending the previous Railtex in Birmingham in 2004.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1154&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>TPWS exemption application</title>
      <description>Network Rail has asked to be allowed to remove the train protection and warning system (TPWS) at certain
permanent speed restrictions (PSRs) where it can demonstrate that applying the requirements provides no safety
benefit.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1161&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>On the right track</title>
      <description>Leading figures from the railway industry are lined up to share their best practice secrets at the Railway Strategies Supply Chain Conference</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1171&amp;issueid=55</link>
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      <title>REC Ltd - Triffid management</title>
      <description>Anyone disposing of Japanese Knotweed incorrectly faces an unlimited fine or even imprisonment, says REC’s senior ecologist HANEY KING</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>BCM Construction - Solving the problem of graffiti and fly tipping</title>
      <description>What do you do to remove graffiti and rubbish from stations, bridges and sidings?</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1198&amp;issueid=55</link>
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      <title>Tenders</title>
      <description>A selection of opportunities currently appearing on the Tenders Direct website</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1244&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Safer railways</title>
      <description>Research by the British Transport Police has shown a reduction in transport crime by 3.5 per cent since 2004/5.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1271&amp;issueid=55</link>
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      <title>Altrix Healthcare - Top trackside training tips</title>
      <description>Midland Mainline and ‘one’ Railway are amongst a
number of operators who have introduced a random oral testing programme of employees operating in safety critical roles. </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1279&amp;issueid=55</link>
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      <title>Crisis control</title>
      <description>Hull Trains has orchestrated the biggest safety training event in the company&apos;s history as a part of its staff development scheme</description>
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      <title>2006 Peter Isaac Award goes Underground</title>
      <description>The British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) has
announced that Dr Olivia Carlton, FRCP, FFOM, and head of occupational health at Transport for London (TfL), is the 2006 winner of its ‘Working for a Healthier Workplace - The Peter Isaac Award’, for her role in developing and leading London Underground’s ‘Health Improvement Plan’</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1281&amp;issueid=55</link>
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      <title>Brady Corporation - Lockout/Tagout systems enhance maintenance safety</title>
      <description>Brady Lockout/Tagout systems serve as safety devices to turn off and lock out the electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic energy supply to industrial equipment and machinery.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1282&amp;issueid=55</link>
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      <title>Secure stations</title>
      <description>Rail Minister TOM HARRIS reviews the progress of the Secure Stations scheme since its re-launch two years ago</description>
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      <title>Trenton Fire Ltd - Fire engineering specialists: exclusive solutions for unique designs</title>
      <description>Trenton Fire Limited, specialist fire engineers, part of the Butler &amp; Young Group, have considerable expertise working and advising on railway projects, for both above ground and sub-surface stations</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1290&amp;issueid=55</link>
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      <title>Coe Ltd - Live video streaming from trains becomes a reality with COE X-Net MPEG4 technology</title>
      <description>Mark Marriage CTO discusses the benefits of high-quality video transmission from train to control room</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1292&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ASBOs – an important weapon in the battle against anti-social behaviour</title>
      <description>NOEL WALSH examines the measures being used to combat anti-social behaviour on the rail network</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1295&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Old Dalby Tube tests</title>
      <description>An historic stretch of railway line deemed redundant by Network Rail gets a new lease of life</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1299&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>People  &amp; jobs</title>
      <description>On the move</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1310&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss
or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1311&amp;issueid=55</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Corporate Manslaughter Bill: update</title>
      <description>RHYS GRIFFITHS and GUY BURMAN look at the progress of the Corporate Manslaughter Bill and some of the practical implications for those in the rail industry.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1016&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Rail Minister Tom Harris will open Railtex 2007 at its new London venue in February. With more than 425 exhibitors taking stands at the show, the move to the capital has been warmly welcomed by the rail industry</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=823&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railtex 07 Exhibitors A- D</title>
      <description>Guide to RAILTEX exhibitors in this issue A-D</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=829&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Guide to RAILTEX exhibitors in this issue E-I</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=830&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railtex 07 Exhibitors J - R</title>
      <description>Guide to RAILTEX exhibitors in this issue J - R</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=831&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Railtex 07 Exhibitors S - Z</title>
      <description>Guide to exhibitors in this issue S -Z</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=832&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Talent - Advancing your business operations</title>
      <description>Putting you in control</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=860&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cosalt: Ballyclare - Worker input ensures fitness for purpose</title>
      <description>Cosalt:Ballyclare is one of the UK&apos;s leading suppliers of personal protective equipment </description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=864&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Strainstall UK Ltd - Condition monitoring of structure</title>
      <description>The Strainstall Group is a leading supplier of condition monitoring solutions to the rail industry</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=873&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>A new year is a time for reflection and review, and this can apply to your drug and alcohol policy as much as to any other part of your business, says Medscreen’s LINDSAY HADFIELD</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=877&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PD Devices Ltd - Arrest that surge!</title>
      <description>PD Devices are specialists in the design and manufacture of overvoltage and surge protection solutions</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=896&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Eagle Pest Control - Preventing pigeon infestation</title>
      <description>For over thirty years, Eagle Pest Control has serviced the practical needs of a wide range of private and public sector customers</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=944&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>UPM Tilhill - £3 million Network Rail contract</title>
      <description>UPM Tilhill’s South East England District has secured a £3 million contract with Network Rail to maintain lineside vegetation along 1100 miles of track throughout Kent and parts of south-east London</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=948&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cirrus Research plc - Measurement of noise levels for trackside workers</title>
      <description>Cirrus Research plc announces the introduction of a
new simple sound level meter, designed to ensure
quick, reliable noise measurements.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=993&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Strategic Safety Plan 2007-2009</title>
      <description>Rail Safety and Standards Board has
published the 2007 - 2009 Railway
Strategic Safety Plan for Britain’s main line
railway (www.rssb.co.uk/ssr_rssp.asp).</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=994&amp;issueid=53</link>
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      <description>In response to continued public concern at the levels
of train horn noise, the rail industry Train Horns Steering Group has reviewed the arrangements for the use and type of train horns and has today published its recommendations for the rail industry to consider. The main recommendations are:</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=995&amp;issueid=53</link>
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      <title>Top providers for safety qualifications &amp; staff training</title>
      <description>Safety Solutions (UK) Ltd is one of the UK’s leading providers of certified and accredited occupational safety and health training</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=996&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Evac+Chair International Ltd - Safe evacuation for the mobility impaired</title>
      <description>DDA &amp; RRO provide guidelines for safe evacuation of
person with reduced mobility</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=997&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Security &amp; long life</title>
      <description>TechnoRail is meeting the rail industry&apos;s demands for certificated security and extended service life from the design of access covers, cabinets and doors.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=999&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Creating safer stations</title>
      <description>IAN ROWE describes a pilot scheme at York station aimed at improving pedestrian safety</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1018&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Making travel more attractive for passengers and for the environment</title>
      <description>In the third of our articles providing insight into the work of
Rail Research UK, CHRIS JONES, MIKE GRIFFIN and JOHN PRESTON focus on ‘Theme C’ – the passenger and the environment.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1020&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Conferences &amp; Exhibitions</title>
      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and
accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss
or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1035&amp;issueid=53</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>National Rail Awards</title>
      <description>National Rail Awards Winners</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=555&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fibreglass anti-slip grating</title>
      <description>Fibreglass Grating has consistently reduced accidents in all types of industries</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=602&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Total update in Health &amp; Safety legislation</title>
      <description>Safety Solutions (UK) Ltd, is repeating its very successful information updating seminars</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=603&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>High visibility strips make Oxford Circus safer</title>
      <description>Metronet Rail has installed specially designed yellow escalator comb plates at Oxford Circus</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=604&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Polluted tunnels blown away!</title>
      <description>Civil engineering in railway tunnels can be a hazardous undertaking</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=605&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Response teams</title>
      <description>Northern Rail has invested £1.5 million on high visibility rail security teams</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=606&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Balham Station wins national award</title>
      <description>Southern&apos;s Balham railway station has received a national award</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=607&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>RISAS - Universal approval</title>
      <description>Launched in May, RISAS is designed to save cost to the industry, improve quality and support duty holder legal requirements</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=657&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dow AgroScience - Individual plant treatments make environmental sense</title>
      <description>Maintaining an uninterrupted view of signals is a key safety concern</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=639&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Biggest ever battle against leaf-fall</title>
      <description>New techniques, new and better equipment and more people working around the clock than ever before are helping to keep rail passengers on the move this autumn</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=640&amp;issueid=48</link>
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      <title>Celtic Recycling Ltd - Plant disposals</title>
      <description>Celtic Recycling Limited has now
become synonymous with the provision of a
thoroughly professional and innovative plant
dismantling and recovery service</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=642&amp;issueid=48</link>
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      <title>Making Tracks: new safety regulations</title>
      <description>Robbie Owen and Steve Hoquee highlight how the Railways and Guided Transport Systems Regulations change the safety regimes for bringing into service new infrastructure and rolling stock and operational running</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=644&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Risk management goes into the matrix</title>
      <description>A simple, effective and efficient toolhas been developed to establish the most appropriate solution for proposed structural works on the rail network. DANNY SWANNELL and DAVID JARVIS explain</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=649&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>People &amp; jobs</title>
      <description>On the move</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=666&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Dalkia - Fire protection specialists</title>
      <description>Passenger safety is paramount. This includes special protection from the devastating effects of fire underground.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1550&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or mtime or eligibility for attendance – are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=2313&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Web advertising </title>
      <description>This page shows the sizes and positions of the various adverts available on the website.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=7369&amp;issueid=48</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Young Lighter of the Year</title>
      <description>Metronet Rail&apos;s lighting specialist, Ruth Kelly has been presented with the Young Lighter of the Year award</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=687&amp;issueid=51</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Cirrus Research plc - Facing the challenges</title>
      <description>The new control of Noise at Work Regulations</description>
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      <description>Docklands Light Railway&apos;s commitment to maintaining exceptionally high standards has included a recent service stations refit</description>
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      <description>The Office of Rail Regulation has published new health and safety guidance on managing fatigue in safety critical work</description>
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      <description>Reckless and inattentive misuse of railway crossings is the focus of a major province-wide awareness campaign</description>
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      <description>ORR Annual Report on Railway Safety 2005 is the first report on the safety record of Britain&apos;s railways to be published by ORR since the merger with HSE Rail</description>
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      <title>Quest Diagnostics - Drug and alcohol misuse under the microscope</title>
      <description>Quest Diagnostics is a leading global provider of pathology testing, information and associated services.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=694&amp;issueid=51</link>
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      <description>Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published its annual report for the year 2005-2006</description>
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      <description>New-ISG has a UK resource team managed through three regional offices and backed by our Head Office in Camberley.</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=755&amp;issueid=51</link>
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      <description>Approved Network Rail contractor, UPM Tilhill, has been involved with trackside vegetation management in The West Country, Wales, and The Marches, Kent, the East Midlands and Yorkshire this year</description>
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      <description>On the move</description>
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      <description>In May, Network Rail launched a major national campaign to highlight the danger of level crossing misuse.</description>
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      <description>Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has published its Annual Safety Performance Report</description>
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      <description>Workplace-related accidents arising from falls from height continue to be a main cause of deaths and serious injuries to employees and contractors</description>
      <link>http://www.railwaystrategies.co.uk/article-page.php?contentid=1060&amp;issueid=54</link>
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      <description>For those people who regularly work at height, avoiding it may be impossible.</description>
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      <description>Planet Platforms sales director PETE ELLIS explains how the increasing demand on rail services is having a knock-on effect on the design of access equipment for the sector.</description>
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      <description>The new Work at Height Regulations reemphasise an
employer&apos;s responsibility to ensure that work at height is properly planned, appropriately supervised and carried out in a manner that is safe.</description>
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      <description>Whilst leading lifting services provider, Loughborough based Morris Material Handling continues to strengthen its position within the rail industry sector, recent developments are set to take them to new heights!</description>
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      <description>Weld-A-Rail Ltd is an independent company formed by its present MD Kevin McKeown in 1997 to answer the need for a professionally managed and comprehensive track welding service for the rail industry. Since that time the company has grown and earned a reputation for quality by exceeding customer expectations.</description>
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      <description>For leading rail bodyside glass manufacturer, Independent Glass (IG), business is booming since becoming the first glass company to be accepted as a full Supplier member of the Railway Safety and Standards Board</description>
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      <description>The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, which came into force on the 6th April 2006, introduced to employers new limits in the level of noise exposure to which employees can be exposed and actions that should be taken at these different action levels.</description>
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      <description>For most of us, the name Crompton conjures up an image of diesel starter batteries (or possibly coach batteries), but the company, now part of the Enersys group, is actually more famous for a totally different product.</description>
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      <description>On the move</description>
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      <description>This listing represents a selection of the events about which we have been notified. It is strongly recommended that direct contact should be made with the individual organiser responsible for each event before booking places or making travel and accommodation reservations. Cancellations and other last-minute alterations – such as those to venue or time or eligibility for attendance
– are also liable to occur. We have checked the details provided as much as possible, but the editor and publishers
of RAILWAY STRATEGIES cannot guarantee that all the listing details are correct and are not responsible for any loss
or inconvenience suffered by readers in connection with this guide to events.</description>
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      <description>A review of the effect that the Work at Height Regulations is having in Rail Maintenance Depots and some solutions that enable compliance and improve efficiency.</description>
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