Signalling in days, not decades.
Signalling in days, not decades.
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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Latest News...
18 March 2026:
Universal Signalling exhibited at the Railway Industry Association's annual Innovation Conference in Newport, Wales. The company was mentioned in presentations from other organisations 5 times - including by the Rt Hon Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry, in his opening address.
05 March 2026:
Universal Signalling's Sam Bemment visited the RAIB (Rail Accident Investigation Branch) offices in Derby yesterday, to do a lunch and learn presentation around our U-Cross product and how it can enhance level crossing safety.
13 January 2026:
Universal Signalling staff visited the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday 13 and had the honour of presenting the Rt. Hon. Baggy Shanker, MP for Derby South, an award as part of the RIA Rail Fellowship Programme.
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?