Signalling in days, not decades.
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Universal Signalling is a Derby-based railway signalling company, founded in 2022. Our goal is to bring revolution to the stagnant worldwide railway signalling market through a unique blend of technology, operating model and open interface specification.
Rail is the greenest and most accessible mode of transport, and our growing team of industry experts are passionate about improving it. We recognise rail's countless benefits and want to help bring those benefits to more members of society, faster.
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Green Signals releases special feature on Universal Signalling
Green Signals releases special feature on Universal Signalling
12 December 2025:
Green Signals, the UK's leading independent railway podcast and blog with over 20,000 channel subscribers, has produced a special edition featuring the trial U-Cross installation Universal Signalling have recently completed on the Heart of Wales line, working with Network Rail and Transport for Wales.
Read more here, or enjoy the the full, detailed episode at this link: Green Signals: Railway Signalling in Days not Decades?
Universal Signalling featured in supplier case study
Universal Signalling featured in supplier case study
05 December 2025:
Universal Signalling has been featured in a case-study produced by one of our suppliers - QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited.
Heart of Wales mainline trial successfully delivered
Heart of Wales mainline trial successfully delivered
26 November 2025:
Universal Signalling, working with colleagues from Network Rail and Transport for Wales, has now successfully completed the trial fitment and evaluation of it's U-Cross User-Worked Crossing protection system on the Heart of Wales line.
Read more here, or visit the Network Rail website to view the press release in full at this link.
Universal Signalling interviewed for Rail Director Signalling Special
Universal Signalling interviewed for Rail Director Signalling Special
25 November 2025:
Universal Signalling's Dr Sam Bemment has been interviewed for the November edition of Rail Director Magazine, which is a spotlight on signalling special edition.
Rail Director is a high-end, industry-leading, printed magazine that is delivered directly to rail influencers, key decision-makers and government officials. Covering the latest national and international news, along with the views of industry leaders, it is read by up to 15,000 sector professionals online every month.
The magazine can be accessed online at this link.
New non-executive director appointment and leadership changes
New non-executive director appointment and leadership changes
04 November 2025:
Following an investment in Universal Signalling earlier in the year, Olivier Garrigue is to join the board as a non-executive director.
Further, in a long-planned move, Stephen Head, former Chief Operating Officer at Universal Signalling, will move to become the company's new Chief Executive Officer from November 2025, and Sam Bemment, who has led the company since founding it in 2022, will become the company's new Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).
First in-service runs complete
First in-service runs complete
25 October 2025:
Following our first infrastructure installation, we have now completed the first in-service runs of our prototype onboard equipment.
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