The Digital – Analog Paradox: Why Resilient Public Transport Still Depends on Mechanical Safety
Public transport systems across buses, rail vehicles and other mass-transit platforms are undergoing rapid digital transformation, with operators adopting autonomous technologies, AI-enabled fleet management, predictive maintenance and electrification strategies. These developments promise improved efficiency and operational insight. At the same time, the sector faces pressures that complicate this transition. Driver shortages, reduced farebox recovery and […]
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Romania’s First Hydrogen Train Fleet
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a new contract by Romania’s Railway Reform Authority (ARF) for the delivery of 12 two-car hydrogen-powered electric multiple units. With units based on the Mireo Plus H platform; the agreement will mark the first hydrogen train contract in Romania, and one of the first hydrogen projects in Eastern Europe. The […]
Robotic Blasting Improves Throughput, Consistency, and Safety in Railcar Production
When a Canadian railcar manufacturer launched a new finishing line in the late 1990s, the goal was clear: increase throughput while ensuring consistent surface quality. Robotic blasting provided the foundation for achieving both. What started as a single investment has since developed into a collaboration spanning more than two decades, with continuous upgrades, tailored solutions, […]
Engineering a More Sustainable Future
Earth Day is a reminder that sustainability is not just about ideas, it’s about action. At Holland, sustainability is built into the way we support our customers every day, through a focus on practical innovations that improve rail performance while reducing material waste, energy consumption, and unnecessary replacement. Learn more about our advanced welding technologies […]
Beyer Garratt K1: A 1979 Railway Magazine Archive Extract
An extract from a July 1979 issue of The Railway Magazine describing the world’s first Garratt locomotive and its restoration at York. The text includes details of its history, design, and technical specifications. The world’s first Garratt locomotive THE world’s first Garratt locomotive—built in Manchester seventy years ago for service in Tasmania—has been formally presented […]
Siemens Delivers 80th Vectron Electric Locomotive to VR
Siemens Mobility has celebrated the delivery of the last of an initially ordered 80 Vectron electric locomotives to Finnish railway company VR – completing a supply contract first signed in 2014. At the time, the order was the largest single contract for the Vectron platform, and paved the way for the platform’s introduction across Finland’s […]
Cross Passages Installed Along HS2’s Northolt Tunnel
The HS2 project has reached another significant milestone with the construction of 34 cross passages along the Northolt Tunnel. Connecting the northbound and southbound tunnels; cross passages are a safety feature that allow passengers to cross to the adjacent tunnel in the event of an emergency. 34 cross passages have been installed along the Northolt […]
InnoTrans Asia Reports Early Bookings Ahead of 2027 Launch
A year and a half ahead of its launch, InnoTrans Asia has attracted exhibitors from 30 countries with around a third of its exhibition space already booked. The event is scheduled to take place in Singapore from 7 to 9 September 2027. Organised by Messe Berlin, the exhibition is positioned as a regional counterpart to […]
Charging Battery Trains on Denmark’s Non-Electrified Rail Lines
Battery-powered trains allow regional rail lines to reduce diesel usage without electrifying entire networks. Charging infrastructure at stations enables trains to operate across non-electrified sections. Sécheron’s rail charging converter architecture provides efficient, grid-friendly power conversion, delivering rapid charging while maintaining grid stability. Bridging the electrification gap Electrifying railway networks is one of the most effective […]
ZSSK CARGO to Provide First-Mile Logistics for Volvo Cars Plant in Slovakia
ZSSK CARGO has been awarded a tender to supply first-mile rail logistics for a new Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Valaliky. The plant, which is situated near Košice in Slovakia, is scheduled to begin full commercial operation in mid-2027. The new manufacturing plant will begin operations in mid-2027 © Finn Møller/ZSSK CARGO ZSSK Cargo has […]