Tended, a Lincoln-based company specializing in wearable safety solutions for railway personnel, has raised £2 million from Praetura Ventures and Blackfinch Ventures to accelerate its growth and expansion into new markets.

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Tended, based in Lincoln, has developed an innovative wearable safety solution designed to enhance the safety of railway personnel and avert preventable incidents. The company's core product is a geospatial positioning device that alerts rail workers when they stray from designated safe zones, thus helping them maintain safe distances from onsite hazards, including active rail lines and heavy machinery in use.

Recently, Tended secured a significant seven-figure contract with Network Rail to further enhance safety measures across rail operations. The company's technology not only meets the requirements of operational safety but also provides asset tracking capabilities, offering a comprehensive view of worksites to help identify and mitigate unsafe activities before they escalate into incidents.

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The UK rail industry is under constant scrutiny as it faces potential fines running into millions for track deaths and safety breaches. Even though near misses have been reduced to record lows, incidents s