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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 rapidly 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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First mainline installation complete
First mainline installation complete
24 October 2025:
This week has seen the completion of our first mainline system installation.
Network Rail Trial Product Acceptance achieved
Network Rail Trial Product Acceptance achieved
16 October 2025:
Universal Signalling's U-Positioning system and U-Beacons have both received trial Product Acceptance certification from Network Rail this week.
Office opening celebration
Office opening celebration
09 October 2025:
Universal Signalling welcomed the Rt Hon. Baggy Shanker, MP for Derby South, to its new office at the Rail Technical Centre in Derby this week. The visit took place as part of the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) Rail Fellowship Programme.
Universal Signalling to exhibit and present at RIA SigEx '25
Universal Signalling to exhibit and present at RIA SigEx '25
02 October 2025:
We are happy to announce that alongside exhibiting, Universal Signalling’s CEO Sam Bemment will be speaking at RIA SigEx at York Racecourse on 23 October 2025. SigEx is the UK’s premier domestic signalling exhibition and has become a staple of the industry calendar.
Read more here, or to register, please visit this page.
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