EXPO: Innovation creates real opportunities for rail
Innovations such as the Revolution VLR vehicle could transform the rail environment// Image credits: PHILIP SHERRATT/MODERN RAILWAYS Britain’s rail network is on the cusp of immense change organisationally and [...]
Camira celebrates 200-year anniversary in transport textiles with film on its founding company, Holdsworth
With roots stretching back to 1822, this year marks the global textile manufacturer’s 200-year anniversary in the transport industry, and the company is telling the story of its rich heritage [...]
PWI training courses in track and electrification (OLE)
Join the PWI Electrification Engineering Diploma or PWI Track Engineering Diploma taking place in Derby in May. Taught by rail industry professionals, these courses have been developed for both newly [...]
Lab by Transport for Wales at The Depot
Transport for Wales’ innovation accelerator programme is set to host its first in-person technology industry event later this month. Lab by TfW, developed with Alt Labs, and launched in July [...]
TransPennine Express shortlisted for Women in Rail Social Inclusion Award
TransPennine Express (TPE) has been recognised for its work with local communities in promoting rail as a great career choice for women. The train operator has been shortlisted for the [...]
Whitmore Europe Limited – New UK Headquarters
Whitmore Europe Ltd is excited to announce it is relocating its UK operations Headquarters from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire to much larger facilities in Dunstable Bedfordshire. Whitmore Europe Limited is [...]
On track for training technology – Hitachi launch video showcasing their new technology!
Hitachi Information Control Systems Europe Ltd (HICSE) have released their next level simulator support with the launch of the NX Panel high fidelity simulation which provides training support for Signallers [...]
New Stadler trains for the Tyne and Wear Metro reach another significant milestone, with start of production of the first bogies
Just over two years since Stadler and Nexus signed the contract for 46 new trains for Tyne and Wear Metro, the manufacturing process is well under way and the process [...]
Rail Forum Launches Buddy System
The Rail Forum is delighted to launch their brand-new Buddy System for all new members joining the Rail Forum from 1st May 2022. Using intelligent pairing, the Rail Forum will [...]
VolkerFitzpatrick appointed to deliver three new stations on Birmingham’s Camp Hill Line
VolkerFitzpatrick has been appointed by Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) to build three railway stations on the Camp Hill line in south Birmingham. The £61 million scheme will reintroduce passenger [...]
HS1 Ltd adopt revolutionary ‘passenger flow’ technology to improve station experience
HS1 Ltd has today announced a three-year contract with OpenSpace Group Ltd to use ground-breaking technology that pin-points and counts every person in St Pancras International and other stations to [...]
TEP 100UIR Series 100 Watt 12:1 ultra-wide input voltage range DC/DC converter
Ultra-wide 12:1 input voltage range: 9–75, 14–160 VDC EN 50155 and EN 61373 certified Encapsulated quarter-brick (2.3”x1.45”x0.5”) package Extended holdup time with lowest capacitor volume EN 45545-2 fire behavior –40°C [...]
Xrail Group’s international trade excellence recognised with Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Xrail Group, a well-respected rail infrastructure partner of choice, has won a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of the company's outstanding achievements in international trade, it has been [...]