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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Team grows further as we welcome Year in Industry placement student, Theo
Team grows further as we welcome Year in Industry placement student, Theo
21 Sep 2026:
Theo Hawes, a third year MEng Chemical Engineering student has joined the Universal Signalling team on an Industrial Year for the next 10 months.
Theo will be working on several of our current projects, gaining vital experience of the whole product development lifecycle.
Team strengthened further with experienced hire
Team strengthened further with experienced hire
07 Sep 2026:
Universal Signalling have further strengthened their engineering team, with the appointment of Chris Stone, formerly of MPEC technology.
It's been great to have Chris hit the ground running this week, with him already getting involved in delivering our STeLoRS and Heart of Wales deployment projects.
U-Cross shortlisted in three Rail Cymru Award categories
U-Cross shortlisted in three Rail Cymru Award categories
06 August 2026:
U-Cross has been shortlisted for not one, not two, but three Rail Cymru awards at the forthcoming SPOTLIGHT Rail Awards Rail Cymru Luncheon & Awards 2026.
In the 'Acting as one team' and 'Outstanding Project' categories, we've made the cut alongside our partners Mobius Networks Limited, Transport for Wales and Network Rail Wales and Borders. Network Rail have nominated our product for the 'Best use of technology' category!
The awards will be held in Cardiff on 12 November and we are excited to attend.
Read more info and see the full shortlist here.
Universal Signalling signs agreement with Network Rail for U‑Cross rollout across entire Heart of Wales line
Universal Signalling signs agreement with Network Rail for U‑Cross rollout across entire Heart of Wales line
30 July 2026:
Universal Signalling Ltd has signed an agreement with Network Rail, supported by Transport for Wales (TfW), for the implementation of U‑Cross technology across the full 96 miles of the Heart of Wales line. The deal covers deployment to over 100 user‑worked crossings on the route, and full system support through to the end of the current control period.
Universal Signalling nominated for another award!
Universal Signalling nominated for another award!
14 July 2026:
We're up for another award!
Universal Signalling, Network Rail Wales and Borders, Transport for Wales and Mobius Networks Limited have been nominated for the outstanding teamwork award at the forthcoming National Rail Awards.
There were nearly 60 entries into the category, and so we are delighted to have been selected amongst the final few. The finalists will be listed in the next issue of RAIL Magazine.
The award ceremony will take place on the 17 September at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London.
If you are attending, then please do come and say hello!
Young Rail Professionals visit Universal Signalling HQ
Young Rail Professionals visit Universal Signalling HQ
09 July 2026:
Universal Signalling hosted the Young Rail Professionals East Midlands division, for an evening talk and Q&A on Thursday 02 July.
Universal Signalling voted 'Investment of the Year' by SAIC
Universal Signalling voted 'Investment of the Year' by SAIC
08 July 2026:
Universal Signalling has been voted 'Investment of the Year' by the Southern Angel Investors Club at a ceremony in Camberley.
Chief Innovation Officer interviewed for RAIL^UP Podcast
Chief Innovation Officer interviewed for RAIL^UP Podcast
06 July 2026:
Chief Innovation Officer, Sam Bemment, has been interviewed by Sebastian Sperker for the acclaimed RAIL^UP podcast series, and the episode is now live across all the major streaming platforms. In a wide-ranging interview, Sam and Sebastian discuss the rural rail renaissance, what really drives costs on signalling schemes, and how Universal Signalling's products have been engineered to bring benefits to operators in days, and not the decades that the industry has become accustomed to. The podcast is available across all major streaming services:
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Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aW0tYtAFd3g406C9IodVP?si=92fd4ca44c99428f
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U-Cross wins Engineering and Safety award
U-Cross wins Engineering and Safety award
03 July 2026:
U-Cross was judged the winning entry in the Engineering and Safety category at the Modern Railways 2026 innovation awards.
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