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Hotshot: the train helping us spot faults before they happen

17 November 2025 | 3 min read

Hotshot is a new kind of train is roaming the South Western Railway (SWR) network—one that doesn’t just carry passengers, but watches the railway as it goes. Hotshot is a pioneering trial train fitted with cutting-edge camera technology to help monitor track conditions and prevent faults before they happen.

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Railway safety

Accidental deaths on the railway hit five-year high

2 July 2025 | 4 min read

We’ve teamed up with British Transport Police to launch two new powerful safety films as part of our campaign to…