How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool on modern railways, helping engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents more quickly and keep trains running safely. Across the UK network, their use is expanding rapidly, with Network Rail using unmanned aerial vehicles to streamline its operations. For example, recent work on the East Midlands route within Network […]
Alto and Cadence to Begin Market Sounding for High-Speed Rail Procurement
Alto and its private development partner, Cadence, will begin a phased market sounding process this month as part of preparations for major procurement activities linked to Canada’s planned high-speed rail line between Toronto and Québec City. The initial stage of the programme will focus on rolling stock and signalling systems, with the engagement intended to […]
Alstom Celebrates Revenue Service on Delhi Metro’s Line 7 & 8 Extensions
Alstom has joined the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in its celebration of the commencement of revenue service on the Delhi Metro’s new Line 7 and Line 8 extensions. The extensions, which span from Majlis Park to Maujpur (Line 7 – Pink line) and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, are also set to be extended […]
TfL Names SSE Energy as Delivery Partner for Solar Installations
Transport for London (TfL) has officially appointed SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner for the construction of purpose-built solar installations that will connect to London Underground Tube network. The move will allow TfL to utilise zero-carbon electricity straight from the solar installations themselves, bypassing the National Grid and marking one of the first uses […]
ROMIS Mobile Maintenance Train: Modular Solutions for Railway Infrastructure
The ROMIS has been in operation for several decades and continues to evolve in response to the growing demands of modern railway infrastructure. Over the years, the system has proven itself as a highly reliable and versatile solution for maintenance and construction tasks on railway networks. Today, the machine, widely known as the Mobile Maintenance […]
Mosdorfer Rail at the European Light Rail Congress 2026: Tenerife, March 11- 12, 2026
Mosdorfer Rail is proud to announce its participation in the European Light Rail Congress, taking place this year in Tenerife. The team is delighted to be both attending and presenting at this key industry event. The European Light Rail Congress brings together leading operators, engineers, policymakers, and suppliers from across the light rail and tramway […]
Austin Voted for 22 Miles of Light Rail — So Why Does the Project Span Only 9.8?
In a promising step for urban transit in Texas, Austin’s light rail project is firmly taking shape, with a joint venture between Stacy Witbeck and Sundt Construction recently appointed as the construction contractor. However, the first phase of the project covers only a portion of the 22 miles approved by voters, underscoring the realities of […]
Rail Cargo Group Completes Digital DAC Testing in Sub-Zero Conditions
The Rail Cargo Group has announced the completion of a trial of its new Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) system, which saw the company run a battery of tests within the Alps. The DAC system was put to the test over the course of a four week period, which saw the ÖBB team (consisting of a […]
“No estimate” on when Glasgow Central station will reopen following fire
Travel disruption is expected to last throughout Monday following a fire broke in a building adjacent to Glasgow Central railway station on Sunday. National Rail said the station will remain closed with “no estimate on when the station will reopen” after the blaze at a vape shop in Union Street. “We expect disruption to continue […]
Archive: The arrival of the first Class 67 locomotive in the UK
From the archives of The Railway Magazine, this verbatim report from 1999 records the arrival of the first Class 67 locomotive in the UK. The locomotive arrived at Newport on October 6 and was later moved for testing and commissioning ahead of the introduction of the new class. By Colin J. Marsden FOLLOWING on from […]