CRRC Celebrates Production of 100th FXN5C Locomotive
CRRC has announced the beginning of a new stage of large-scale production of its FXN5C locomotive, with the 100th unit having recently rolled off the production line. Independently developed by CRRC Qishuyan; the FXN5C locomotive aims to integrate intelligent connectivity technology with improved energy efficiency and environmental performance. The 100th FXN5C locomotive recently rolled off […]
HS2 Simplification Plans Raise Questions Over Speed Cuts
Last week, the UK Department for Transport announced that HS2 Ltd will explore simplification measures, including potentially lowering its planned top speed. These proposals aim to reduce delays and overall costs. An update on the proposals is expected this summer. Meanwhile, the industry has reacted to the announcement, expressing concerns regarding the potential cuts to […]
The Hidden Cost of Poor Data Integration: Why Rail Needs a Single Source of Truth
Digital transformation in rail depends on more than new tools. Without integrated, trusted data, even the most advanced systems struggle to deliver value, leaving organisations exposed to hidden cost and risk, writes Adam Medley, Head of Operations at Rail BI. Modern rail networks rely on vast volumes of operational, maintenance and asset data, and yet […]
Who Is Inglas? | Railway-News
Inglas may not be a household name, but its Impact Sentinel system quietly protects railways from Switzerland to Scotland. Railway-News spoke with Ryan Anderson, CEO of INGLAS, about how the company began and why seconds matter when nature meets infrastructure. Railway-News: For readers who might not know you yet, how would you describe Inglas and […]
Ensuring Maximum Route Availability: How voestalpine Railway Systems Supports the Entire Life Cycle of Railway Infrastructure
From training at the company’s own academy, through planning, surveying, and route alignment, to production, logistics, and assembly support, voestalpine Railway Systems offers integrated system solutions along the entire value chain. Supported by professional track service teams and comprehensive digital monitoring throughout the entire lifecycle, these solutions maximize track availability, reduce lifecycle costs, and ensure […]
Keeping People Safe and Projects Running Smoothly
The mobility revolution is well underway, and we no longer raise the question of whether something needs to happen but face the challenge of how to best realize it. With a rise in population, networks are quickly becoming more complex and denser, schedules are tighter and many of the existing network components are reaching their […]
Design Once, Build Once: Why Lighting Belongs Up Front
Lighting may only account for a small slice of a rail project budget, but the decisions made early can have an outsized impact on build efficiency, installation complexity and long-term maintenance, writes Geoff Jones, Director of i-vision Lighting Solutions. Lighting is often treated as a finishing touch — something to be ‘sorted later’ once the […]
Data Quality in Rail Electronics: The Foundation for Reliable Analytics
Reliable rail analytics start with reliable data. Learn how wayside electronics, AEI reads, and sensor integrity impact rail operations, analytics accuracy, and real-time decision-making. In the modern rail landscape, predictive dashboards and data-driven monitoring have become the stars of the show. We look to screens to tell us where assets are, how they are performing, […]
Frauscher UK Ltd Renews Partnership with Rail Safe Friendly
Following a successful year, we will continue to strengthen rail safety awareness in schools Farnborough, UK, 26 March 2026 – Frauscher UK Ltd has renewed its partnership with the Rail Safe Friendly RSF programme as part of its continued commitment to supporting rail safety education and awareness within local communities. Frauscher UK team © Frauscher […]
Business Trips to Asia | Railway-News
As CEO of Rowe Hankins Ltd, I’ve always believed that strong relationships are at the heart of everything we do—particularly in the rail industry, where reliability, trust, and long-term collaboration are essential. That’s why I’m looking forward to my upcoming trip to Asia, beginning on 16th April, where I’ll be meeting valued customers and suppliers […]