Wind Turbines to Harness Power of East Coast Main Line
LNER and Treeva have announced the installation of three wind turbines along the East Coast Main Line at Hitachi Rail’s Craigentinny depot. Part of a proof-of-concept initiative, the turbines are intended to be used to capture energy from turbulent airflow and turn it into clean, renewable energy. The initiative is the first of its kind […]
NTSB Determines Probable Cause for 2025 SEPTA LRV Accident
What Happened? On May 11, 2025, at 9:45:15 a.m., northbound SEPTA light rail vehicle (LRV) 153 operating on the M Line collided with an end-of-track bumping post on track 1 at the Norristown Station (see Figure 1, top), according to NTSB’s Railroad Investigation Report 26‑05, the release of which was announced via social media on […]
Rockfall Detection Compared: Impact Sentinel vs Radar, Fibre Optic & LiDAR
Rockfalls, landslides, and slope failures are increasing across Europe as climate change accelerates extreme rainfall, freeze–thaw cycles, and weather instability. For railways, mountain roads, hydro installations, and public infrastructure, reliable rockfall detection and geohazard monitoring are no longer optional—they’re essential. Several technologies are promoted for detecting hazardous slope activity: Radar, Distributed Fibre Optic (DFO) systems, […]
Long Island Rail Road Timetables (August, 1952)
Ma & Pa Railroad Timetables (March, 1940) May 05, 26 02:43 PM Presented here is the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad’s brief timetable listing from the March, 1940 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Long Island Rail Road Timetables (August, 1952) May 05, 26 12:10 PM Featured here is the Long Island Rail Road’s complete […]
Siemens delivers first electric locomotives to India
Siemens Mobility has delivered the first D9 electric freight locomotives intended for commercial operation to Indian Railways as part of a EUR 3 billion project that calls for the delivery of 1,200 locomotives. The company also inaugurated, together with the Indian rail operator, the fleet’s first maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam. Siemens Mobility received the order […]
$1.29 Billion Contract Awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major construction contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project, covering the section that will run beneath the Hudson River. The contract, known as Package 1C: The Hudson River Tunnel Section, has been awarded to the Traylor/Walsh/Skanska joint venture. The work includes boring new tunnel tubes under the river, […]
Transit Briefs: MBTA, SMART
MBTA 2026-04-29-resilience-roadmapDownload MBTA on April 30 issued its “first-ever” systemwide plan to strengthen transit infrastructure and prepare operations against the impacts of climate change and severe weather, including flooding, extreme heat, and cold (see above). Called the Resilience Roadmap, it outlines both near- and long-term strategies “to proactively reduce climate risks and improve reliability across […]
UK Government Rejects Transport Committee ‘Boom and Bust’ Testimony
The UK Government has rejected the premise of an inquiry put forward by the Transport Committee stating that rail investment has been subject to ‘boom and bust’, other than in respect of rolling stock. In its response, the Government has acknowledged that whilst the perception of such cycles is ‘clearly felt by parts of the […]
Ma & Pa Railroad Timetables (March, 1940)
Ma & Pa Railroad Timetables (March, 1940) May 05, 26 02:43 PM Presented here is the Maryland & Pennsylvania Railroad’s brief timetable listing from the March, 1940 edition of the “Official Guide.” Read More Long Island Rail Road Timetables (August, 1952) May 05, 26 12:10 PM Featured here is the Long Island Rail Road’s complete […]
Škoda to Supply 10 Electric Trains for Operation in Uzbekistan
The Škoda Group has signed a new strategic cooperation agreement for the supply of ten modern electric trains to Uzbekistan. Signed at the Presidential Palace; this agreement will include the delivery of units, creation of a joint venture for localisation, service and the establishment of the Škoda Academy. The agreement was signed at the Presidential […]