Canada: GO Expansion Enters Next Major Construction Phase
Metrolinx’s multi-year GO Expansion project, aimed at increasing capacity on the GO rail network in Greater Toronto, is entering its next stage. The work will include signalling upgrades along the Lakeshore lines and significant construction on the Lakeshore East Line, covering tracks, stations, bridges, and grade separations. Construction underway at East Harbour Transit Hub in […]
Construction Begins on New Tram Link to Brussels Airport
Construction work is underway on the new Brussels Airport Tram line that will provide a direct public transport connection between Brussels Airport and the Belgian capital. The 12‑kilometre tram route will link Brussels‑North railway station with Brussels Airport in Zaventem. The line is expected to allow passengers to travel between the city and the airport […]
Ribblehead Cement Traffic and Clitheroe Operations in 1983
An extract (verbatim) from a March 1983 issue of The Railway Magazine detailing cement traffic operations involving Ribblehead, Clitheroe, and associated routes. The text outlines freight movements, locomotive use, and operational arrangements as described at the time. Introduction ROBERT H. FOSTER RECOUNTS A REGULAR BULK TRAFFIC TO THE NORTH-EAST AND SCOTLAND NOW part of Rio […]
MoniRail Secures Further Funding from Connected Places Catapult to Advance AI-Driven Transport Innovation
MoniRail is delighted to announce that it has secured additional funding from Connected Places Catapult, enabling the company to further develop its AI-powered technology and strengthen its commercial business case. MoniRail have been taking part in the ‘Smarter Transport Systems – AI in Transport’ competition, delivered by the Catapult and funded by the Department for […]
Good News from France: Mobile Worksites Now Authorised to Use MRWS!
We are pleased to announce that our Mobile Radio Warning System (MRWS) has just been officially approved by SNCF Réseau for use on mobile worksites in France. Greater Safety for Employees Thanks to geolocation, operators can constantly check that they are maintaining the required distance from the construction site and can alert teams in good […]
Network Rail Approves Ninehundred’s Incident Watch Camera for Remote Asset Monitoring
Developed in close collaboration with Network Rail, Ninehundred’s Incident Watch Camera enables remote monitoring of trackside defects, reducing the need for site visits while improving safety and operational efficiency. Ninehundred Communications has secured product approval from Network Rail for its Incident Watch Camera, which is now ratified for operational use across the UK rail network. […]
An Interview with… Sam Smith, Sales Director
As part of its commitment to delivering excellent customer service, Naylor is delighted to confirm the appointment of Sam Smith as Sales Director. Here we talk to Sam about her experience, her plans for the immediate future and her aspirations for Naylor. Sam Smith, Sales Director, Naylor 1. Sam, firstly, what are your core responsibilities […]
Saudi Arabia Railways Launches Freight Corridor Linking Gulf Ports with Jordan
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched an international rail freight corridor connecting ports in the Kingdom’s Eastern Region with the northern border, providing a direct land route to Jordan and neighbouring countries. The new service links King Abdulaziz Port, King Fahd Industrial Port and Jubail Commercial Port with Al-Haditha Port through the national railway network. […]
A baby ‘Baby Deltic’ for EFE Rail
1960s ‘N’ gauge modellers are in for a treat with a brand new model of the Class 23 ‘Baby Deltic’ being added to the EFE Rail range. The locomotives spent their short lives working in the London area on the East Coast Main Line and adjacent routes. One was retained for use by the Railway […]
Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail Extension Opens Across Lake Washington
A new section of the Link light rail has opened to passengers, completing a connection across Lake Washington and extending rail services between Seattle and surrounding communities. The project, known as the Crosslake Connection, finalises the 2 Line and introduces light rail services across a floating bridge for the first time in the region. The […]