On 15 August 2025, the BBC reported that data centres are to be expanded across the UK “as concerns mount.” Nearly 500 exist now, with a further 100 in planning for the next five years, including proposals in Blyth for an AI data centre of nearly 6m sq.ft over 10 buildings. That phrase, “concerns mount”, […]
The rapid increase in digitalisation presents new challenges in keeping systems and data secure. At a recent RFG webinar, three presenters discussed how their companies can help the rail industry improve security and safety of online data. Emma Taylor of Razorsecure presented the output of a DfT-funded Digital Maintenance innovation project designing a software-based secure […]
The second session in our Innovation series looked at data: do we generate useful data? Do we use it effectively? What are the successes of a data-driven approach? Mike Garratt of MDS Transmodal outlined how his consultancy has used its GB Freight Model to develop NR’s rail freight forecasts and to then use that model’s internal logic […]
