The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is excited to announce the successful conversion of steam locomotive USATC 2253 ‘Omaha’ from coal to oil. This milestone marks the first full-size steam locomotive oil conversion in the UK since the end of...
As Rail Safety Week 2026 gets underway from 15-21 June, the UK rail industry once again comes together around a shared commitment: ensuring every person who uses, works on, or lives near our railway returns home safe, every day. Rail...
When the 2026 King’s Award for Enterprise recipients were announced, the inclusion of Active Tunnelling(ATL) felt less like a surprise and more like a definitive confirmation. For over thirty years, this independentpowerhouse has quietly but profoundly reshaped the UK’s underground...
In a large laminating unit by SAUERESSIG Engineering for laminating steel strip on both sides, rubber rollers press a protective PET film onto hot steel strip. Despite cooling, these rubber rollers do wear down and need to be replaced regularly....
Rodriguez now offers the BRXH series of profile rail guides in an optimized design. The update comprises three key points: an enhanced lubrication concept, a new sealing system, and greater precision. This makes processes even safer while maintaining system compatibility. With...
Coventry University’s Technology Centre will be the first stop on a pioneering new tram network set to be built in Coventry. Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for its Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network, designed to showcase the...
Alstom has commissioned Knorr-Bremse to equip the new Adessia Stream generation of suburban trains destined for public transport operators Rhine-Ruhr and go.Rheinland. Knorr-Bremse will supply braking and air conditioning systems for up to 90 trains with lengths of 150 and...
Pandrol France, a global leader in designing, installing and maintaining railway infrastructure, has been awarded a Gold Medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability ratings for the fifth consecutive year. Pandrol France achieved an impressive score of 79/100, placing Pandrol amongst...
Knorr-Bremse AG, the global market and technology leader for braking systems and a leading supplier of other innovative solutions for the rail and commercial vehicle industries, has achieved significantly improved sustainability scores in two internationally renowned ratings compared to the...
Leading rail infrastructure solution provider Pandrol showcased its latest fastening and welding innovations, as Platinum Sponsor, at the 13th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference in Colorado, USA (17th–21st November 2025). The conference, themed Inspiring Innovative and Resilient Railways, brought...
