Safety technology to be installed across the 96-mile Heart of Wales railway line
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Safety technology to be installed across the 96-mile Heart of Wales railway line

8 Aug 2026 · Originally published 8 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Funding approved for world-first rail safety technology rollout across entire Heart of Wales railwa…
Network Rail has secured funding to roll out the 'U-Cross' signalling system across the entire Heart of Wales line between Swansea and Shrewsbury. By using track-mounted beacons to provide precise train location data, the technology offers a cost-effective way to improve safety and reduce waiting times at the route's 126 rural level crossings.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK Wales
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