Artificial Intelligence spring board for cooperation Network Rail, SBB
UK infrastructure manager Network Rail and Swiss operator have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU with a view to sharing knowledge and best practices. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology will be the spring board for...Read more
DB welcomes more passengers but still braces for ‘significant’ full-year loss
While Deutsche Bahn (DB) recorded an uptick in passenger travel during the first half of 2023, the company still expects to end the year with a ‘significant’ loss. Figures over the first six months released...Read more
Network Rail works to shield iconic coastal railway line
UK infrastructure manager Network Rail will carry out resilience work on the cliffs along a coastal railway in southern England. The project is part of the wider South West Rail Resilience Programme, which was initiated...Read more
PKP PLK completes Malaszewicze track expansion and prepares more
Polish infrastructure manager PKP PLK has just completed a key upgrade project in Malaszewicze. The rail freight section now has three additional tracks that can facilitate the transit of more trains, thus increasing capacity. More...Read more
Rail infrastructure contract award counter in Italy halts at 14.3 billion in H1 2023
In the first six months of 2023, a total of 14.3 billion euro has been awarded in rail infrastructure contracts by FS Italiane Group. Additional billions are planned through new tenders in the second half...Read more
Network Rail gears up for upgrade works near London
Network Rail will carry out two separate upgrade projects in the coming weeks, one between Guildford and Petersfield both to the southwest of Londen, while work will also get underway on the Hertford Loop line...Read more
EU to fund rail siding construction for ‘any willing company’ in Czechia
The European Commission recently approved a funding scheme for railway siding that covers construction, upgrade and renovations in Czechia. The backing is worth 74 million euros and will run until 2027. The EU institution said...Read more
DB embarks on next step in digitising switches and combatting failures
DB Netz will equip more switches and crossings with KONUX Switch predictive maintenance system. The next round of installations builds on a 2020 framework agreement with KONUX. The artificial intelligence-driven solution can allow for better...Read more
Poland’s railway manager and Siemens sign landmark contract
Polish rail infrastructure manager PKP PLK and Siemens Mobility recently agreed on a deal for the repair of point machines. With 730 point machines included in the agreement, it marks the largest single contract for...Read more
Swiss BLS faces massive cost overrun for Lötschberg tunnel works
Swiss railway company BLS now estimates that renovation works in the Lötschberg tunnel will cost 180 million Swiss franc (183,4 million euro). This represents a cost overrun of 75 million franc over the original 2018...Read more
Giant 500-tonne boulder threatened Swiss railway, SBB reveals
SBB has begun breaking apart and removing a 500-tonne boulder on the face of the Ross mountain. Inspections back in April revealed that the giant piece of rock was at risk of coming off the...Read more
In England, the Goole Bridge renewal swings into action
The Goole Swing Bridge has served the railways for over a century and a half. A new chapter is set to unfold for the iconic structure as it undergoes extensive renovations. What the national infrastructure...Read more
What makes a bag a railway bag?
Brand storyStaff in the railway sector, be they ticketing officers, train drivers or track workers, often carry several items with them. This means they have special requirements when it comes to bags and other carrying solutions....Read more