Historic first: Steam locomotive runs with digital signalling
In a landmark moment for UK rail, dynamic testing of a steam locomotive fitted with Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control […]
Innovation
HS2 finalises unique tunnel design to curb sonic booms
Construction teams working on HS2 have completed a pair of specialised tunnel portal extensions at the southern end of the […]
UNIFE calls for EUR 3 billion EU rail tech investment
UNIFE, the association representing Europe’s rail supply industry, has called for a EUR 3 billion investment in a dedicated rail […]
Tatravagónka and PJM cooperate on digital train functions
Tatravagónka and PJM cooperate on digital train functions: The Slovakian manufacturer includes automatic brake testing and all PJM monitoring functions […]
ČD begins trial operation with HVO-powered trains
České dráhy (ČD) has launched trial operation on two lines with three HVO-powered RegioFox trains after laboratory tests and tests […]
Singapore opens rail test centre
Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has inaugurated its Tuas rail test centre (SRTC), which occupies a site of approximately 50 […]
MGBahn and Stadler unveil world’s fastest rack-and-pinion railway
The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway (MGBahn) and Stadler have introduced a significant development in railway technology with the unveiling of the […]
Alstom installs solar panels at Barcelona plant
Alstom has completed first phase of the installation of solar panels which is an ambitious photovoltaic solar energy project at […]
LNER rolls out AI-powered tool to predict train delays
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has introduced new machine learning technology to help predict and prevent train delays across its […]
EU-Rail selects five new members for R&I activities
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail) has selected five new associated members, strengthening the European rail sector’s research and innovation capabilities. […]