UK: Lumo Celebrates Apprenticeship Progression
Open access operator Lumo has shared news that sixteen of new apprentices have made the switch from the classroom to the cab of its Class 222 fleet. The operator is currently gearing up to launch a new service along the West Coast Main Line in the coming months, joining its existing services on the East […]
Alto Details the Challenge of Winter Conditions for Canada’s High-Speed Rail Network
Planning for winter weather is a central consideration for Alto, the organisation developing a high-speed rail network in Canada. With trains expected to operate at speeds of around 300 km/h across an electrified corridor approaching 1,000 kilometres, project planners say snow, ice and prolonged cold periods must be addressed from the outset. Winter operations are […]
“Blue Train” – February 1983 Archive Article from The Railway Magazine
D. M. RHIND WHETS YOUR APPETITE AND EMPTIES YOUR WALLET WITH A RIDE ON SOUTH AFRICA’S “BLUE TRAIN” IT’S 12 o’clock and the noon-day gun fires from Signal Hill, Cape Town, the tourists in Adderley Street say “Ooh” or “Aah,” and some of the more inexperienced pigeons in Greenmarket Square take to the air and […]
Voestalpine Railway Systems’ Key Role in EU Rail FA3
voestalpine Railway Systems is proud to be a founding member of EU Rail FA3, a major European research and innovation initiative aimed at making rail transport the most sustainable, cost-efficient, and competitive mode of transportation across the continent. The project focuses on creating a single European rail market through advanced technologies, interoperability, and digitalization. Our […]
Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration
Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring. The restoration of the Portishead Line is being funded by the Department for Transport, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council, and will be delivered by Network Rail, with trains operated by Great […]
New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight
A new Government-backed deal will see Network Rail and its platform development company, Platform4, take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London, paving the way for a potential return of regular cross-Channel rail freight. Announced today (Wednesday 25 February), the deal is hoped to support the return of regular intermodal trains, with […]
US: Hitachi Rail SelTrac™ Digital Signalling Enters Passenger Service for SEPTA
Passenger services using Hitachi Rail’s new digital signalling system have begun on the Media–Sharon Hill Line operated by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). The Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) upgrade introduces SelTrac™ technology to one of the remaining interurban trolley networks in the United States. The installation covers approximately 11.9 miles of light-rail route […]
Driving International Efficiencies using Technology
We continuously strive to innovate by developing cutting-edge rail safety technology products to help make the rail network safer and more efficient to all. Over the past couple of months, the Development team alongside our trusty partners have been busy testing several new products: RCS 3000 (remote control signal) RSS 3000 PC (remote safety switch […]
5 Myths About Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS)
As Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) gains traction in the rail industry, it is often surrounded by as much mystery as excitement. While the idea of “listening” to tens of kilometers of track from a single location sounds like science fiction, the reality is grounded in sophisticated physics and practical engineering. However, as DAS technology adoption […]
A Look into the Future of Digital Signalling Technology
The Digirail project in Finland is the first of its kind in Europe: for the first time, the procurement of the signalling system has been divided into a centralised safety system and object controllers. This step towards the future brings many advantages and some challenges – which are being resolved through effective collaboration and communication. […]