Within Rail, there is a wide array of opportunities for technology and innovation to support safer working practices. And whilst minimising boots on ballast where possible will inevitably remove risk, putting people on site will always be needed. The Rail Tech Group explore how innovation is supporting health and safety on site.  

In July 2023, Sensat was pleased to host the first in-person Rail Tech Group knowledge share session. The session was an in-depth and open discussion between senior members from across the rail sector, including HS2, Network Rail, and Siemens, chaired by 4D Consultant, James Bowles.

The session focuses on safety and productivity gains within the rail industry and how innovations are helping to support these efforts. This briefing article is the second of a three-part series which explores how teams can leverage innovation for safer site practices using a three-route approach:

Having a better-educated team around health and safety on site.

Making the site itself a safer place to be in.

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Leveraging innovation for safer site practices

When putting boots on ballast, the unanimous philosophy of ‘safety above all’ goes without saying. Today the industry is calling for the cultural shift needed to embrace innovation to make working practices safer both on and off-site.

In July 2023, the Rail Tech Group held their first in-person knowledge share focusing on safety and productivity. The session was an in-depth and open discussion between senior members from across the rail sector, including HS2, Network Rail, and Siemens.

This first briefing article in the 3-part series explores topics covered during the session around safety and productivity gains within the rail industry and how innovations are helping to support these efforts.

Innovating Safety and Productivity in Rail

Innovating safety and productivity in Rail: Shifting culture on and off site

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