Research & Testing News
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GreenSteel4Rails: Goldschmidt Supports EU Project for Low-Emission Rail Steels
Goldschmidt company Elektro-Thermit joins the EU funded GreenSteel4Rails project to test welding for low emission rail steel.
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New Integration Connects Test Data Management and Signal Analysis
imc Test & Measurement and HighQSoft integrate FAMOS with ASAMCommander, streamlining technical measurement data analysis.
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Why Predictive Maintenance Only Matters When It Improves the Plan
Predictive maintenance only delivers value in rail when it connects condition data to real planning decisions across the network.
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Digital Transformation in Track Management: zentrak Makes Rail Infrastructure Smart
voestalpine Railway Systems' zentrak platform digitises rail infrastructure, enabling predictive maintenance and smarter track management.
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voestalpine Railway Systems as a Pioneer in the EU Rail FP3-IAM4Rail Project
voestalpine Railway Systems joins the EU Rail FP3-IAM4Rail project, advancing intelligent asset management and turnout monitoring across Eur…
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Holland's Quality Methodology: Engineering, Innovation, and Weld Excellence
Holland outlines its quality methodology, combining OEM expertise, Intelliweld® technology and a metallurgical lab to drive weld innovation.
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Rail Minister Opens UK's First Electrified Railway Testing Loop
Rail Minister Lord Hendy has opened the UK's first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook's Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre.
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Stadler Conducts Acoustic Vehicle Testing Using imc Measurement Technology
Stadler Rail vehicles undergo acoustic testing using imc Test & Measurement data acquisition technology and GRAS measurement microphones.
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MoniRail and Wider RQINS Consortium Named Finalists in APM Project Management Awards
MoniRail’s RQINS project is a 2025 APM Awards finalist for its quantum sensing tech enabling precise GPS-free train positioning.
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Railway Forum 2025: Shaping Change Through Inertial Sensor Innovation
ASC Sensors will be attending the Railway Forum 2025 from 2–4 September at the ECC Berlin, to present its tailored sensor solutions.
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UK rail SME MoniRail and partners announced as winners of the SBRI: Quantum Catalyst Fund (Phase 2)
Award win will enable MoniRail and partners to develop a navigation system to help address the loss of satellite signals in tunnels.
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High-Speed Rail Requires High-Precision Monitoring
ASC QBA accelerometers offer reliable structural monitoring from railways to aerospace, performing accurately across extreme temperatures.
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Pay Attention to Your Customers – Improve Your Vehicle Efficiency!
netwiss has helped rail operators boost vehicle efficiency by analysing over 400,000 passengers’ behaviour across decades of research.
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The Future of Sustainable Rail Networks: iaf 2025
ASC Sensors will be attending the International Exhibition of Track Technology (iaf) from 20-22 May 2025, in Germany.
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Impact of EU Rail Agency Regulations on the Maintenance and Inspection Process of Traction Vehicles
Petrosoft looks into the impact of EU Rail Agency regulations on traction vehicle maintenance, with focus on its RailSoft tool.
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CETEST and ASC Sensors Set New Standards in Rail Technology Certification
ASC Sensors and CETEST are collaborating to address critical measuring and evaluation challenges for rail manufacturers.
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What is a False Positive?
Sensonic breaks down the terms ‘true positive’ and ‘false positive’ in the content of railway inspection and testing.
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Siemens Mobility Given Green Light for Wiltshire Factory
Siemens Mobility has been given the go ahead for its proposed 100 million GBP state-of-the-art factory in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
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Ricardo’s First Certification in Belgium: The FLIRT Commuter Train
The first Stadler FLIRT trains with ECTS Guardia signalling system are now in service in Belgium, following certification from Ricardo Rail.
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SGS Launches Supplier Evaluation and Qualification Solutions
SGS is excited to announce that its new suite of Supplier Evaluation and Qualification Solutions is now available.
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Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf
Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg.
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Transitioning the Railway Sector to a Greener Future
SGS, together with RENFE, ENAGAS, CNH2 and SEGULA, has put together a white paper on the use of alternative fuels in rail.
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SGS – Supporting Rail Operations Throughout the Supply Chain
SGS has launched its new Rail Services page on its website, offering the latest information on its comprehensive services for the railway in…
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Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test & Technology Centre in Västerås
Alstom has proudly announced the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art facilities in Västerås, Sweden.