Are Your Composite Insulators Compliant with IEC 62217 Edition 3:2025?
Are your composite insulators compliant with IEC 62217 Edition 3:2025? With the latest revision of IEC 62217 introducing updated acceptance criteria and new mandatory testing requirements, railway infrastructure operators, OEMs, and contractors must now ensure that their insulation systems meet an even higher benchmark for long-term reliability, safety, and environmental performance. Are you aware of […]
Transitioning From Mechanical to Electronic Locking Devices
At one time or another you may have used a swipe card, a keypad or remote controlled device to gain entry into a secure room, building or vehicle, without giving thought to the system behind this convenient user interface. These electronic access systems incorporate electronic locks or latches (EMLs) to provide security for a variety […]
UK Government Establishes Mass Transit Taskforce for Urban Transport
The UK government has created a new Mass Transit Taskforce aimed at improving how tram, light rail and bus-based transit systems are planned and delivered across towns and cities. The initiative, launched by the Department for Transport, is intended to identify barriers affecting the development of mass transit projects and propose measures to make delivery […]
Private Developer Team Selected for New York Penn Station Redevelopment
The US Department of Transportation and Amtrak have selected Penn Transformation Partners, a joint venture between Halmar and Skanska, as the master developer team for the planned renovation of New York Penn Station. The announcement was made in Washington, D.C., by Transport Secretary Sean P. Duffy and members of the Amtrak board. The project is […]
Railway Electrification Is Evolving Rapidly – But Are Your Overhead Line Components Evolving with It?
Railway electrification is evolving rapidly — but are your overhead line components evolving with it? As rail operators and infrastructure managers face growing pressure to increase network reliability, improve operational efficiency, and reduce total lifecycle costs, every component within the overhead line system plays a critical role in overall network performance. From high-speed rail corridors […]
What Rail Can Learn from UNECE R107: Resilience in Emergency Egress
Rail transport systems are becoming increasingly software-defined. Modern passenger rail environments now rely on interconnected operational technologies that include automated door controls, digital passenger information systems, predictive diagnostics, remote monitoring and integrated fleet management infrastructure. These technologies improve efficiency and operational visibility, but they also increase dependence on electronic systems within safety-critical environments. While rail […]
What an ICL Inspection Looks Like: Building on AAR Standards to Extend Component Life
Learn how ICL inspection helps rail fleets extend component life, reduce replacement costs, and improve maintenance predictability through AAR-based inspection and reconditioning standards. In heavy haul rail operations, one of the most expensive maintenance decisions is not repair. It is replacement. When a side frame or bolster approaches its service limit, fleet managers are forced […]
General Repair and Re-Powering of ČKD 740 Locomotives
In 2025, the Maribor Maintenance Section released to service the last unit of a total of four ČKD 740 locomotives owned by the Serbian train operating company Kombinovani prevoz. The unit needed a general repair and a re-powering of the engine, with the Croatian company NRE providing the technical solution for the modernisation (re-powering). The […]
Train operators to be scored on efforts to tackle sexual harassment
Train companies will be independently assessed by the British Transport Police on their ability to tackle sexual harassment against women and girls. Shutterstock / Tartezy Under the national Safer Railway Scheme, operators will be measured against eight clear standards, and must meet a minimum performance standard. They will be expected to show their ability to […]
Kazakhstan: Astana Launches Light Rail Transit System
Kazakhstan has officially launched the first phase of the Astana light rail transit (LRT) system, marking the introduction of a new public transport network in the country’s capital. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev attended the inauguration ceremony in Astana on 16 May. During the event, he described the launch as an important development for both the city […]