Latest Rolling Stock News

Tired of Removing Paint to Inspect Welds?

The OLYMPUS MagnaFORM™ probe features dynamic lift-off compensation making weld inspection fast and removing paint up to 3mm thick.

Rolling Stock Highlights at TRAKO 2019

Poland’s accession to the EU in 2004 triggered mass economic investment, including in the country’s railway infrastructure and rolling stock…

A Turnkey Solution to Technical Cleanliness

The OLYMPUS CIX100 cleanliness inspector is an intuitive metrological tool that automatically locates, counts, and measures particle size.

nVent SCHROFF: Modernizing Aging Equipment for Rolling Stock

Download the new E-Book from nVent SCHROFF and learn how to meet the challenges of modernizing rolling stock.

More Trains: DB Is Expanding Its Intercity Fleet by 17 New Double-Decker Trains

Deutsche Bahn is speeding up the development of its long-distance services and has made a quick decision to purchase 17 double-decker trains…

Covestro and EconCore Join Forces in Composites Development

EconCore N.V. and Covestro are combining their technologies in order to produce strong and lightweight honeycomb panels with outstanding per…

nVent SCHROFF Space-saving Cabinets Create More Room Onboard Multi-unit Trains

The nVent SCHROFF Varistar cabinet is the perfect space-saving solution for onboard electronics with its high mechanical stability and a mod…

Anti-Graffiti Film: A New Layer of Defence from Vandalism

Every year operators spend millions of dollars cleaning defaced rolling stock. In this article Steve Sorrentino, Director of Speciality Film…

£1.3bn of Private Investment in UK Rail Industry During 2017-18

According to the Rail Finance 2017-18 Annual Statistical Release, published by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), private investment in the …

UK: Angel Trains Appoints David Jordan as Chief Operating Officer

Angel Trains, a UK train leasing company, has appointed David Jordan as its new COO. Jordan, who has more than 25 years experience in the ra…

UK: CAF Invited to Participate in Procurement Programme for HS2 Trains

HS2 Ltd has invited CAF to join the list of companies which it has invited to participate in their procurement programme for state-of-the-ar…

Traction Inverters to be made in Russia say Hitachi and Transmashholding

Hitachi and JSC Transmashholding have signed an agreement to produce high performance traction inverters within the Russian Federation.The j…

Škoda Becomes Sole Shareholder of Finnish Rolling Stock Manufacturer Transtech

Škoda Transportation Group has signed an agreement with Sinituote Oy to buy the company's 25% shares in Transtech, the Finnish rolling stock…

Trackmobile Rail Car Movers Keep the Workflow on Schedule in Yards and Facilities

The company’s newest model, the Atlas, features up to 27,306 kilograms (60,200 pounds) of tractive effort, making it possible to pull from 2…

Škoda Transportation Sold to Czech Investor PPF Group

An agreement for the transfer of 100% of Škoda Transportation shares has been concluded between CEIL (sole shareholder) and PPF Group...

San Francisco BART Fleet Advances to Next Testing Phase

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) riders on platforms and stations may get a glimpse of train cars from the new Fleet of the Futur…

The 3D Printing Revolution at Deutsche Bahn

3D printing at Deutsche Bahn is making the German state-owned transport and logistics company faster, more reliable and more convenient for …

ScotRail Alliance Achieves Sixth Consecutive Period of Year on Year Performance Improvement

The ScotRail Alliance has confirmed that it achieved a sixth consecutive period of year on year train service performance improvement.

CRRC to Supply Double-Deck Coaches for Regional Rail in Philadelphia

The SEPTA Board recently approved the purchase of double-deck coaches for Regional Rail, a key part in the Authority's efforts to meet the n…

Arriva Reports Continued Growth and Investment in 2016

Arriva, a leading European transport provider, today released annual results showing growth of around 5% on the prior year, representing...

Portuguese Trains Unveil Refurbished Alfa Pendular

Portuguese Trains (CP) unveiled its first refurbished Alfa Pendular at a ceremony that was attended by the Minister of Planning and Infrastr…

Britain’s Train Fleet is Forecast to Grow by up to 89%

Orders for new rail rolling stock are at "an historically high level" and Britain’s train fleet is increasing faster than at any time in rec…

UK: Gatwick Express Class 387/2 ELCTROSTARs Enter Service

USA: Chicago Transit Authority Orders Rail Cars