The Future of the UK rail network

The UK rail network finds itself in the throes of revolution, with digital change shaping the future of the rail industry. Technology is empowering staff to look at new ways of working, and as such, opportunities in rail are at an all-time high – particularly...

The History of Women in Rail

In 2012, the Women in Rail initiative was established to bridge the skills gap in rail, and to improve the gender imbalance that exists in the industry. By advertising the railways as an attractive career choice to women, the railway is working towards facilitating...

Big data & the Digital Railway

The pace of innovation has accelerated exponentially in recent times. As a result, a period of transformational change has started to sweep through the undercurrent of the UK’s rail industry. With an increased investment on improvements to the sector’s physical...

Rail safety in the digital age

Safety is paramount in rail – and deeply ingrained into the core of the industry’s culture – evidenced in its position as the safest railway in Europe. However, with regards to current rail safety, experts have expressed concern that, in the pursuit of a digital...

How data sharing in rail improves collaboration

OnTrac know how the use of data can affect a company’s productivity and efficiency. But we also understand how the use of smart data can fundamentally transform how an entire industry collaborates too – this is when data sharing becomes imperative. Therefore, we are...