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New global research from TravelPerk, a global business travel management platform, found an increasing shift towards train travel for business travelers across major international markets, especially in regions with advanced rail networks like Europe.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has issued urgent safety advice for Network Rail and other infrastructure managers and the companies responsible for maintaining or inspecting longitudinal timber systems.

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch made four recommendations following the November 2023 collision between on-track machines near Strood, Kent. The first three are addressed to Network Rail High Speed, and the fourth to HS1 Ltd. The first recommendation aims to control the risks of operating engineering vehicles on the High Speed 1 line, while the second aims to keep staff working on the line safe by implementing a robust procedural framework. The third recommendation is that Network Rail High Speed ensure that internal recommendations and local actions are reviewed and implemented to reflect their intent and can be tracked and