Railway Pit vs Lifting Jacks: Which Is Best for Your Depot?
There’s a long-running debate in the automotive industry. And it’s no different in rail workshops: Which is better — railway pits vs lifting jacks? There’s no simple answer that applies to every depot. But by understanding the strengths and weaknesses of both, you can find the right fit for your railway workshop. Here’s what you […]
May 2026 | The Railway Hub
Steam nostalgia and railway history at its best, Steam Days is the monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts. Here’s what to expect this month… Talyllyn transition: from obscurity to world fame Rescued at a time when taking over a railway to preserve its charm was a world first, Andrew Kennedy considers how a woebegone and […]
Australia: Renewable Energy Deal to Power NSW Trains and Buses
Transport for NSW has signed a 1.9 billion AUD renewable energy agreement with Snowy Energy to power New South Wales’ entire public transport system, including trains, metro, buses and light rail. The agreement is expected t0 cut 130 million AUD from the power bill of its public transport network, providing cost-of-living relief and emissions reduction. […]
Stadler to Supply 14 TINA Trams to Görlitz & Zwickau
Stadler has been awarded a contract to provide 14 modern low-floor TINA trams to both the Görlitz transport authority (GVB) and Zwickau municipal transport authority (SVZ). The announcement marks a major milestone for the company, with TINA trams now set to operate in eight different European cities. Stadler will supply trams for operation in Görlitz […]
Types of Fasteners: The Complete Guide
How to Choose the Right Fastener? Choosing the right fastener for your application can be a difficult task. The basics of choosing the right fastener is to size to best fit the aesthetics of the application and to meet strength requirements. Engineers should use a fastener that is not too big or too small and […]
Elektra 483 G3 Linear Lighting System: Engineered for Continuity, Built for Movement
The Elektra 483 G3 represents a major advancement in linear LED lighting, specifically engineered for integration within 48.3mm cap rail handrails while also serving as a highly effective linear plinth lighting solution. Derived from the widely adopted 48.3mm cap rail standard, the system aligns seamlessly with architectural and structural norms. For applications requiring a reduced […]
Austin Transit Partnership Appoints Contractor for Light Rail Maintenance Facility
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has selected Kiewit Austin Partnership (KAP) as the design and build contractor for the Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) that will support Austin’s planned light rail system. KAP is a joint venture between Kiewit Building Group Inc. and Austin Commercial. The appointment follows approval by the ATP Board, allowing work to […]
Network Rail Prevents Lineside Fires During Annual Safety Programme
Network Rail has announced the sixth successful iteration of an annual two-week rail safety programme carried out across Teesside, County Durham and the North East. The programme, which is carried out in partnership with the British Transport Police (BTP) and Northern, forms a crucial part of Network Rail’s anti-trespass prevention activity, and aims to reduce […]
Union Pacific Agrees Contract for Domestic Rail Supply from Rocky Mountain Steel
Union Pacific Railroad and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills have signed a new seven-year agreement for the domestic production of steel rails. This extends a long-standing commercial relationship and confirms continued demand for US-made rail infrastructure materials. The arrangement centres on supply from Rocky Mountain Steel’s facility in Pueblo, Colorado, which is the only remaining dedicated […]
Hitachi Rail to Develop & Certify New ERTMS STM for Portuguese Market
Hitachi Rail has been chosen to both develop and certify a new External ERTMS Specific Transmission Module (STM) for the Portuguese market. The company was selected following a public international tender procedure launched by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP). The STM will be the second Hitachi Rail has developed for the Portuguese market © Hitachi Rail […]