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Asset Services
Rail asset services support the development, certification, operation and lifecycle management of rail infrastructure and rolling stock. These services include component testing, diagnostic analysis, condition monitoring, certification and homologation, reverse engineering and bespoke engineering support. Suppliers in this category help rail operators, OEMs and infrastructure managers maximise safety, compliance and asset performance across the network.
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Leasing & Financial Services
Leasing and financial service providers in the rail sector offer funding solutions for both infrastructure and rolling stock projects. This includes ROSCOs (rolling stock companies) that purchase and lease trains to operators, as well as banks and financial institutions that fund large-scale mobility and rail infrastructure developments. Services may include asset financing, project funding, financial planning, insurance and risk management tailored to the needs of the rail industry.
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Management Support
Management support services in the rail sector assist clients across the full lifecycle of rail projects – from planning and design to implementation, operation and optimisation. This includes consultancy on project management, regulatory compliance, risk management, quality assurance and performance improvement. The suppliers listed here provide strategic and technical guidance to infrastructure managers, operators and manufacturers.
Services News
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Harsco Rail Wins Contract with Network Rail
Harsco Corporation has been awarded a five-year stoneblower operation and maintenance contract with Network Rail.
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Škoda Group Continues to Strengthen Its Top Management Team
Škoda Group recently made changes to the top management, which will help strengthen Škoda's activities in the global market.
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Ricardo appointed as Shadow Operations Consultant
Ricardo Rail has been appointed as ‘Shadow Operations Consultant’ for the construction of a route between Rizal & Manila.
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National Audit Office Warns of Higher HS2 Costs Due to Euston Delays
The National Audit Office has released a report evaluating whether the DfT and HS2 Ltd can effectively manage the delivery of HS2 Euston.
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We’re Exhibiting at Railtex 2023
3Squared is delighted to join Rail Forum and five other Rail Forum members at this year’s Railtex, 9th – 11th May at the NEC Birmingham.
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CRRC Metro Trains Commence Trial Runs on Shanghai-Jiangsu Line 11
CRRC-made metro trains have commenced no-load trial runs on China's first cross-county metro line from Shanghai-Jiangsu.
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DB Cargo Conducts Emissions Testing for HVO Fuel
DB Cargo UK has collaborated with Group Technical Support and Toton TMD to test the impact of using HVO to power locomotives.
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Industrial Projects Engineer - Rail
Electrical safety expert, Bender UK, has a brand new vacancy for a Projects Engineer within its industrial team.
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Great News! WTCE Is Back
Korita Aviation is delighted to welcome customers to its booth 1D10 at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo.
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19th International Rail Vehicle Conference in Dresden
CE cideon engineering GmbH & Co. KG attended the International Rail Vehicle Conference in Dresden from 1-3 March 2023.
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UK: Transport for West Midlands Plans for 5 New Railway Stations
TfWM and the WMRE have announced plans to explore the feasibility for five new railway stations within the West Midlands.
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Protective Measures for Construction Workers on Railways
Railway safety systems can ensure a safe railway operation, protecting workers from many hazardous situations.
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Atkins Awarded Design Contract for Dublin's MetroLink Project
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed Atkins to deliver detailed designs for initial work on Dublin's MetroLink project.
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Methodical Support in Project Risk Analysis
RUBI Bahntechnik explains why risk management is the supreme discipline for project managers, and what happens if it is neglected.
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Dynamic Testing Begins on TGV M High-Speed Train
Pre-validation tests are currently underway on the first TGV M test train at Alstom’s Velim site in the Czech Republic.
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WEMA-GLAUCHAU: External Grinding Machine WOTAN® S6A
The WOTAN S6A 3000 External Grinding Machine is suitable for external and internal cylindrical grinding of heavy and long components.
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Why Are There So Few Low-Cost Railways?
RUBI Railtec goes into detail explaining why, unlike with the aviation industry, there are so few low-cost, budget railways.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Joins Financing of Rail First Acquisition
KfW IPEX-Bank recently aided the financing of Amber Infrastructure Group and DIF Capital Partners' acquisition of Rail First Asset Managemen…
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How Data Can Drive Actionable Insights
Rushab Shah, Digital Strategy Lead at Ricardo, comments on the challenges associated with throwing the words data and digital at a problem.
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Škoda Group Expands into Austria
Škoda Group recently established a new subsidiary, Škoda Group Austria GmbH, based in Vienna, strengthening its presence.
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Brightline to Test Trains at 110mph in Palm Beach County
Brightline is testing trains at 110 miles per hour in northern Palm Beach County from Saturday 11 February.
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RailSoft System for Railway Auditors
The RailSoft team has developed new functionality for railway auditors to increase safety and efficiency on railway premises.
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Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet
Ricardo has been appointed to develop the technical specifications for a zero-emission rail fleet serving the Latvian capital, Riga.
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Renfe Begins Testing AVE Trains between Spain and France
Renfe has commenced on-route testing of its AVE high-speed trains that will operate between Spain and France.
