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Engineersto deliver safelyand efficiently.”Our engineers specialise in AC and DC traction systems,supporting projects frominitial installation through to testing,commissioning and full entry into service.We have supported a wide range of rail infrastructure projects nationwide,including:  \n·Core Valley Lines-Substation,Installation,Test &Commissioning and Maintenance Works  \n·West Coast Mainline Autotransformer Upgrades  \n·East Coast Mainline Power Supply Upgrade  \n·Drogheda BEMU Dart+  \nCall Us.The NationalL+447957641976SkillsAcademyRATLOr to find out more,scan the QR codeThe Priory,Priory Road,Wolston,CV83FXCYBERinfo@wjpservices.com |www.wjpservices.com  \n50  \nArtificial Intelligence in Rail  \n12|  \nLike any tool,Al needs to be understood,deployed,andused by competent people.  \n16|  \n54|  \nClaude Mythos-what is the risk?  \nAn S&T future:opportunities and threats  \nThe threat of cyber-security breaches could increasefollowing the release of this new Al model.  \n58|  \nSella Controls renews the nerve centre of Tyne andWear Metro  \n20  \nThe control technology running behind the scenes hasfinally caught up with the times.  \n61|  \n24|WJProject Services:delivering confidence where itmatters mostThe company specialises at the critical point whereinfrastructure is proven and handed over for operation.  \neye-opening findings and clear recommendations.  \n62|  \n26|Ireland's first 25kV electrificationCork's ambitious commuter rail programme will deliver afirst for Irish electrification and transform capacity.  \nRIA's innovation showcase  \n67|  \nThe machine truth of rail ticketing  \n30|Doing more with less:building and operating amore affordable railwaySiemens Mobility discusses the conversations it expects tohave with customers at Rail Live 2026.  \n68|  \n32|Belfast to Brittany:IMechE Technical Tour 2026The eight-day tour visited Ireland before crossing to Franceto explore three contrasting light rail systems.  \n38  \nVehicle Track Interface 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