Industry publication for railway transport specialists

Railway technologies

The main

North Carolina train ridership record tops 740,000

11.01.2026

North Carolina train ridership record set for 2025

The Transcontinental Chief will connect New York and Los Angeles in under 72 hours, offering high-speed travel, freight service, and nationwide accessibility by 2026.

10.01.2026

Amtrak Rejects AmeriStarRail’s “Transcontinental Chief” Proposal: What It Means And What Comes Next

CSX insurance coverage dispute over Chicago worker suits

10.01.2026

CSX Operation RedBlock shutdown draws SMART-TD backlash

Wabtec Acquires Frauscher to Expand Digital Rail Signaling Business

08.07.2025

Wabtec Acquires Frauscher to Expand Digital Rail Signaling Business

Wabtec acquires Frauscher, a global pioneer in train detection, axle counting, and track-side monitoring systems, in a strategic €675 million transaction.
DRIIVe Rail Innovation Centre in Derbyshire Set to Transform UK Rail R&D and Training

08.07.2025

DRIIVe Rail Innovation Centre in Derbyshire Set to Transform UK Rail R&D and Training

Construction has officially begun on the DRIIVe rail innovation centre in Derbyshire, a pioneering facility dedicated to railway research, development, and skills training.
In the city of Chongqing, CRRC introduced an innovative eight-car monorail train styled after the giant panda, one of China’s national symbols

07.07.2025

CRRC Monorail Train in Panda Design Unveiled in Chongqing

In the city of Chongqing, CRRC introduced an innovative eight-car monorail train styled after the giant panda, one of China’s national symbols.
China Railway is accelerating the modernization of its high-speed rail network. Starting July 1, Fuxing trains began operating on the Hangzhou–Changsha section at a regular speed of 350 km/h

07.07.2025

Fuxing Trains at 350 km/h Launched on New Routes in China

China Railway is accelerating the modernization of its high-speed rail network. Starting July 1, Fuxing trains began operating on the Hangzhou–Changsha section at a regular speed of 350 km/h.
Turntide Technologies has secured a major contract to provide LFP batteries for UK battery trains, powering a new fleet of sustainable intercity units for Hitachi Rail.

06.07.2025

LFP batteries for UK battery trains to boost rail innovation

Turntide Technologies has secured a major contract to provide LFP batteries for UK battery trains, powering a new fleet of sustainable intercity units for Hitachi Rail.
The Project Reach rail connectivity upgrade aims to transform digital infrastructure across key UK train routes, enhancing mobile access and enabling future-ready railway technologies through public-private partnership

06.07.2025

Project Reach rail connectivity upgrade to boost UK network

The Project Reach rail connectivity upgrade aims to transform digital infrastructure across key UK train routes, enhancing mobile access and enabling future-ready railway technologies through public-private partnership.
A new solar power facility will soon supply energy for London Underground trains, covering 80 GWh per year as part of TfL’s mission to shift to 100% renewables by 2030.

04.07.2025

Solar Plant to Power London Underground Trains by 2026

A new solar power facility will soon supply energy for London Underground trains, covering 80 GWh per year as part of TfL’s mission to shift to 100% renewables by 2030.
Train operators across Australia must act quickly as refrigerant rules change, or risk soaring costs and disruptions in air conditioning systems.

04.07.2025

Train Air Conditioning Faces Urgent Refrigerant Changes

Train operators across Australia must act quickly as refrigerant rules change, or risk soaring costs and disruptions in air conditioning systems.
EU-Rail has launched a strategic call for a $19.4 billion public-private investment to transform rail transport, simplify systems, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty through innovation and modernization

04.07.2025

EU-Rail Proposes $19.4 Billion Public-Private Plan to Reinvent Rail

EU-Rail has launched a strategic call for a $19. 4 billion public-private investment to transform rail transport, simplify systems, and strengthen Europe’s competitiveness and sovereignty through innovation and modernization.
Hyundai Rotem unveiled new train models for Taiwan, Canada, and South Korea at the RailLog Korea exhibition held in Busan this June

02.07.2025

Hyundai Rotem Unveils Trains for Taiwan, Canada, and Korea

Hyundai Rotem unveiled new train models for Taiwan, Canada, and South Korea at the RailLog Korea exhibition held in Busan this June.
Construction of the first two ES3000 battery locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia is progressing rapidly

02.07.2025

First ES3000 Locomotives from Express Service for UZ

Construction of the first two ES3000 battery locomotives for Ukrzaliznytsia is progressing rapidly. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Swiss railway BLS has signed a €110M framework deal with Siemens Mobility to equip its regional network with ETCS Level 2 train control systems, starting with the Bern–Schwarzenburg line by 2029.

01.07.2025

Swiss railway signs €110M deal for ETCS Level 2 upgrade

Swiss railway BLS has signed a €110M framework deal with Siemens Mobility to equip its regional network with ETCS Level 2 train control systems, starting with the Bern–Schwarzenburg line by 2029.