Lighting the Line: A Practical Proposal for Safer, Smarter Railway Platforms
Platform screen doors cost millions and suit few UK stations. There may be a simpler answer. Platform safety remains one of the most persistent challenges across the railway network. The industry has made substantial investment in signalling, staff training, and operational controls, yet the interface between train and passenger — the Platform Train Interface (PTI) […]
FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register in an attempt to progress the development of solutions, practice modernisation and bolstering of safety for workers and passengers across the rail industry in the United States. The FRA published a deregulatory […]
Why Rail Substructure Maintenance Needs to Change
TrackTex, InterAx Geogrid and GeoSpike are giving railroads a better, and more cost-effective, alternative to repeat maintenance, explains Donald Herbert, Rail Market Manager at Tensar. Ballast settlement and movement is one of the rail industry’s most persistent problems, driven by water, fine-grained soil and the relentless pressure of axle loads on trackbeds that can be […]
New BRG Report Examines What Drives Disputes in Global Rail Projects
A new report from the Berkeley Research Group (BRG) aims to examine what drives disputes and outcomes across the rail project lifecycle. In Risk of Derailment: What Is Driving Disputes in Global Railway Projects?, BRG draws on insights from industry practitioners, legal specialists and technical experts from across Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and […]
CPKC CEO Criticises Refiled UP-NS Merger Application
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) chief executive Keith Creel has criticised the revised merger application submitted by Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern to the Surface Transportation Board, arguing that the proposal does not meet regulatory expectations and could increase risks across the US freight rail sector. In a statement, Creel said the revised application, refiled […]
US: Final Rail Segment Installed on Maryland’s Purple Line
The final segment of rail has officially installed at Purple Line 16th Street – Woodside Station, marking the completion of 193,100 feet of track connecting Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Laid by Governor of Maryland Wes Moore, the completion of the final installation marks a major milestone for the Purple Line, which will link the […]
DB Regio Introduces Ticket Purchase Options via Google Maps
DB Regio has announced that customers will now be able to book tickets directly through Google Maps. The company has extended its partnership with Google in an effort to provide travellers with more ticket purchasing options. Customers can now purchase train tickets directly through Google Maps © DB Regio DB Regio has stated that it […]
Proud Sponsor of the RAILWAY INTERIOR INNOVATION SUMMIT USA
INPS Group is proud to be a Sponsor at the RAILWAY INTERIOR INNOVATION SUMMIT. Shaping the future of railway interiors in the USA. INPS Group enhances passenger rail environments with durable, compliant, design-driven interior and exterior solutions. We partner with design and engineering teams to turn concepts into reality, leveraging strong supplier relationships for a […]
DfT Seeks Rail Safety & Reliability Solutions in Latest Round of FOAK Competition
The Department for Transport (DfT), in partnership with Innovate UK, has officially opened the First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, which aims to award 4.8 million GBP in grant funding to new projects aimed at improving safety and reliability on Britain’s rail network. The competition seeks to address persistent issues on the railway, such as […]
New Dead-Battery Start Device with 36 VDC Output
intreXis continues to expand its highly proven range of dead-battery start devices for 750 VDC overhead line applications in rail vehicles. In addition to the established 24, 48, 72, and 110 VDC versions, a new 36 VDC output model is now ready to launch — perfectly tailored to meet the demand of North American rail […]