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Wednesday 26 Apr 2006

JAPAN LOOKS TO NETWORK RAIL FOR INSPIRATION

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The advances in engineering made by Network Rail are being recognised all over the world.  Now a Japanese television crew has flown over especially to interview Chief Engineer Andrew McNaughton and see the world-renowned New Measurement Train in action. Osaka Television is making a documentary on Japan Rail, to be broadcast on 4 May, just after the anniversary of an accident caused by a derailment at Amagasaki.  The programme makers wanted to feature Network Rail’s innovation in track monitoring and safety systems and the progress made on key safety indicators.   In the UK, signals passed at danger and broken rails are at record low levels.   Chief Engineer Andrew McNaughton said:  “It is a privilege to be asked to give insight and advice on the progress and lessons learnt by Network Rail.  We have made huge strides in technology and developing engineering talent.  This development can be attributed in part to Network Rail looking at innovation in railways and other industries around the world including Japan.  It is great that we can now return the favour.”