Topic: University of Birmingham

Fast-moving train in the Netherlands

Project launched to improve exact train position

New project development has been launched at the University of Birmingham to improve railway navigation technology to reduce train delays, increase passenger experience and identify the accurate location of a moving train. The project will...Read more
|Comment|author: Sarah Chebaro
HydroFLEX Class 319 hydrogen train, source: Porterbrook

First British hydrogen train debuts in Warwickshire

HydroFLEX, first Britain’s hydrogen-powered train, has debuted in Warwickshire. It performed a maiden trip on Wednesday, 30 September. The Department for Transport expects that this kind of innovative trains will regularly run on the UK’s...Read more
|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko
HydroFLEX Class 319 hydrogen train, source: Porterbrook

Hydrogen trains a viable option for Britain

The Railway Industry Association (RIA), an alliance of British rail suppliers, has called on the government to support and invest in hydrogen trains as a viable option for the country’s network. The trade group also...Read more
|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko