Railway Technology

1 month ago | railway-technology.com | Patrick Atack

TransPennine Express, a train operating company in the north of England, has published its second annual results since being transferred into public ownership. The publication came in the same week that South Western Railway was nationalised as part of Great British Railways, the government’s plan to bring UK railways back under its control.

1 month ago | railway-technology.com | Peter Nilson

In our cover story this issue, we take a look at the circular economy of the railway sector. Changing best practice in station design and using recycled materials in construction are just some of the methods in play – we find out what else the industry is doing to improve sustainability. Whether you are on desktop, tablet, or smartphone, you can read the magazine for free online. Elsewhere, we also consider cybersecurity in rail.

2 months ago | railway-technology.com | Peter Nilson

The UK rail network is an essential part of the national infrastructure, ensuring millions of passengers and freight move efficiently every day. Yet maintaining a safe, reliable, and modern railway system depends on vast amounts of accurate data. From track alignment and platform compliance to electrification and vegetation management, railway operators require precise measurements to enable predictive maintenance and keep the permanent way running.

2 months ago | railway-technology.com | Alejandro Gonzalez |Alejandro González

The King’s Speech at the State Opening of Parliament has signalled a significant shift in Britain’s railway sector, with Labour’s reform agenda aiming to renationalise passenger rail services. Labour plans to complete this transformation by 2029, leveraging break clauses in existing contracts to accelerate the process. The forthcoming legislation will also establish Great British Railways (GBR) as a new public body to oversee the country’s railways.

2 months ago | railway-technology.com | Patrick Atack

DB Cargo has partnered with subsidiaries of the technology and engineering firm Bosch, and the German federal government, to develop an automated heavy shunter locomotive. The fully-automated hump shunter prototype has already been tested at the Munich North marshalling yard. Bosch Engineering and ITK Engineering are the Bosch companies working with Germany’s main rail freight provider to develop the new machine.