Railway points could be replaced if self-guided vehicles used

Railway research could lead to flangeless steering

June 8, 2018 | Railways

Researchers at the University of Huddersfield have been working on innovative rail improvement projects including the elimination of points by using f... read more
Railway ecological impact assessment

Benefits of biodiversity assessments on railway projects

April 11, 2018 | Railways

Compliance service provider, SOCOTEC, explains the necessity for planning for sustainable biodiversity in railway related projects. Ensuring smooth... read more
University of Huddersfield test rig for composite rail bogies

Recycled carbon fibre rail bogie to undergo life testing

April 10, 2018 | Railways

The Institute of Railway Research is preparing to conduct extensive life testing on its innovative lightweight railway bogie made from recycled carbon... read more
Vamos GTZ8-B light rail vehicle

Electric light rail vehicles for German city

February 20, 2018 | Railways

The small city of Bielefeld in German will take 24 electric light rail vehicles to enhance its public transport network in the next decade. The Ger... read more
LED level crossing signals improve safety in Poland

LED crossing signals protect road users in Poland

February 15, 2018 | Railways

Knorr-Bremse subsidiary is upgrading light signalling systems to improve level crossing safety on the Polish rail network. When train and road vehi... read more