Pandrol Works Towards Decarbonisation of its Product Range
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Pandrol is working towards decarbonising its product range, which starts with measuring its impact on the environment through an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) or Product Carbon Footprint (PCF). A Product Carbon Footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout a product’s life cycle, from raw material extraction to manufacturing and installation. It follows international standards like ISO 14040 and […]
When Covid-19 Hit the Railways: The Railway Magazine Editorial, April 2020
Written as the editorial introduction to the April 2020 issue of The Railway Magazine by Chris Milner, this piece reflects on the early impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the railway industry, heritage railways and wider society. It captures the uncertainty of the moment as rail services, events and preservation projects began to feel the […]
System Coating Highlights in the Anniversary Year
At this year’s PaintExpo, FreiLacke is focusing on customized, sustainable, and economical solutions to celebrate its 100th anniversary. When companies look back on their history, it’s about more than just anniversaries: it’s about innovation, responsibility, and future viability. For the Black Forest-based coating manufacturer FreiLacke, its 100-year history demonstrates how regional roots and an international focus can be […]
New – Series 82 Now with Selector and Keylock Switches.
Some applications expose actuators and Indicators to harsh operating conditions, such as in the food industry, where alkaline cleaning agents and corrosion have a massive impact on HMIs. EAO, the expert partner for Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), has expanded its range of vandal-proof Series 82 products. The Series features now brand new HMI functions such […]
Women of Holland | Railway-News
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to feature some of the women at Holland who keep our operations running seamlessly. Learn more below about how they became a part of the railroad industry, their day-to-day focus at Holland, and what it means to them to be a woman in this industry. Karen Bainbridge […]
Rail Baltica Advances Joint Procurement of Core Track Materials
Rail Baltica has advanced to the next phase of its consolidated procurement of construction materials, signing or preparing to finalise several framework agreements covering essential elements of the railway’s track superstructure. The joint procurement system, coordinated by RB Rail and implemented together with national delivery organisations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, is intended to ensure […]
ScotRail Begins Financial Procurement Process for New Suburban Train Fleet
ScotRail has commenced the procurement process for financing options for a brand-new suburban train fleet. The fleet is set to be comprised of a minimum of 69 trains, with an option of additional orders of up to 37 units. A Class 385 ScotRail train © Hitachi Rail Once the new trains enter service sometime in […]
Indian Railways Nears Full Electrification Amid Disruption to Gulf Oil Routes
Indian Railways is approaching full electrification of its main network, a development set to reduce its exposure to volatile oil markets at a time of disruption to energy supplies from the Persian Gulf. The milestone comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, […]
Amtrak to Open First Community Grant Round for B&P Tunnel Replacement Project
Amtrak will begin accepting applications on 23 March for the first round of community grants linked to the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program, which will modernise a critical rail corridor in Baltimore. The grants form part of a 50 million USD community investment commitment aimed at reducing the impact of large-scale construction as work begins on […]
London Overground Expansion Moves Forward with West London Orbital Funding
A funding package of up to 6.65 million GBP has been agreed to progress the next stage of the proposed West London Orbital rail line on the London Underground. Transport for London (TfL), four borough councils and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) will jointly finance the development work for the project, […]