Research & Testing News
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Case Study with Alstom – ASC Sensors Put to the Test
Case Study: Alstom carries out testing using sensors from ASC to ensure both safety and comfort in rail transport.
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Socotec Turns to Worldsensing for Rail Safety Technology
Testing, inspection and certification leader Socotec to use Worldsensing’s Loadsensing network solution for major UK projects.
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Strength Analysis of a Motor Bogie
eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis of a motor bogie and supported the design team with different simulation solutions.
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ENSCO to Evaluate Public Safety Awareness Technologies
ENSCO has partnered with the Department of Transportation to identify and evaluate public safety awareness technologies.
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Astronics Test Systems Awarded Contract by Stadler Rail US
Astronics Test Systems Awarded Contract by Stadler Rail US to Support New Subway Cars for Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority.
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Network Rail Certifies Worldsensing Loadsensing Soultion
Network Rail certifies Worldsensing Loadsensing monitoring solution meaning it is fully approved for use in their civil engineering projects…
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CoMech Celebrate RISQS Success
CoMech Metrology have passed the latest RISQS (Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) audit with flying colours.
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Astronics Signs Agreement with Gap Wireless
Astronics has signed an agreement with Gap Wireless to distribute Land Mobile Radio test products in Canada.
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Layer Optimisation of a Polymer Composite Instrument Panel
eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis with layer optimisation of a polymer composite railway instrument panel.
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Crossrail Central Section to Open in First Half of 2022
The central section of Crossrail – the Elizabeth line – will now not open until 2022, Crossrail Ltd has said in its most recent update.
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New CAF Trains to Use DatNet from ETC
CAF trains are set to be installed with the innovative ITCS industry platform, DatNet, developed by ETC to improve digitisation.
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TU Dresden, University of Birmingham and Rock Rail Launch Research Collaboration
TU Dresden, the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) and Rock Rail have launched joint project into battery power.
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ENSCO's Rail Division Opens Office in Colorado Springs
ENSCO’s Rail Division opened a new office in downtown Colorado Springs. The office will support ENSCO's railway research and more.
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Astronics Acquires Mass Transit Test Solution Provider Diagnosys Test Systems
Astronics announced that it has acquired the primary operating subsidiaries from mass transit market test solution provider, Diagnosys.
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What’s in Store at Railway Interchange 2019
Hosted by the RSI, REMSA and RSSI, Railway Interchange takes place every two years. This year the event is being hosted in Minneapolis.
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Rail Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Zero-Emission Technology
UK: Rail Minister Andrew Jones has reaffirmed the government's commitment to zero-emission technology for greener rail journeys.
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Track Maintenance & Construction: Still in Search of It's Place in the 4.0 World
The Robel Solution: Robotics in Track Maintenance. Already well established as a specialist in the design and construction of railway...
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Unipart Rail – Supporting the Devolved Railway
...a robust supply chain that is agile, delivers effective planning & sourcing and places the requirements of the digital railway at its cor…
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Astronics Announces Acquisition of Freedom Communication Technologies
Astronics Corporation, a leading provider of advanced technologies for mission critical industries, announced today that it has acquired FCT…
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Beyond the Digital Buzzwords
Tommaso Spanevello from UNIFE on the new European rail supply industry's vision on digitalisation: the outlook is optimistic.
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Welcome to the Defining Event of Public Transport
The UITP Global Public Transport Summit is back and this unmissable edition will continue to provide a global and unique platform where...
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Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider Week 15, with all the week's rail news, including problems with the ICE 4 and new trains for South Africa.
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New Berlin S-Bahn Tested in Siemens Train Test Centre
The new Berlin S-Bahn, built by Stadler, is undergoing testing in the Siemens Rail Vehicle Test Centre in Germany, the largest in the world.
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UNIFE: EU Investments for Innovation in Rail Transport
Research and innovation (“R&I”) represent a vital area of activity that is widely recognised as a strategic priority for the European rail..…