Government and industry launch Rail Sector Deal

Business Nigel Wordsworth BSc(Hons) MCIJ - 14th December 2018

The government and the rail industry have agreed a new Rail Sector Deal intended to deliver more for passengers, create jobs and drive economic...

The UK Rail Supply Chain – Challenges and Politics

Business Clive Kessell - 15th November 2018

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Without doubt, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) represents a significant membership of companies engaged in supplying the rail industry, covering a multitude of different...

Infrabel awards British Steel major rail contract

Business RailEngineer - 25th October 2018

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British Steel has secured a major new four-year contract from Infrabel, Belgium’s national rail infrastructure manager, for the maintenance and renewal of the country's rail...

HS2 plans to replicate Crossrail in setting up international consultancy

Business Andy Milne - 22nd October 2018

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Newly appointed HS2 chairman Sir Terry Morgan has told suppliers that he plans to replicate the success of Crossrail International. The consultancy - of which...

Swift doors for Crossrail depot

Business RailEngineer - 3rd October 2018

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Transport for London (TfL)’s new Operations, Maintenance and Control (OMC) depot for the Elizabeth line at Old Oak Common, West London...

Recent acquisition takes Kier forward

Business RailEngineer - 10th September 2018

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When Kier, a leading infrastructure services, buildings and developments and housing group, bought McNicholas last July, the company’s chief executive Haydn Mursell said it...

High-speed milling extends rail life

Business RailEngineer - 7th September 2018

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Over the years, railways throughout the world have been confronted with a growth in passenger numbers, increased train speeds, higher traction and braking forces...

EMC in Rail: Risks, Responsibilities and Regulation

Business RailEngineer - 7th September 2018

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EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) is an important part of any rail project, be it recommissioning or refurbishing rolling stock, track and infrastructure renewals, electrification and...

Looking forward to InnoTrans 2018

Business Nigel Wordsworth BSc(Hons) MCIJ - 29th August 2018

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Seen from above during the InnoTrans exhibition, which this year runs from 18 to 21 September, Berlin’s exhibition complex is impressive. 200,000 square metres...

CP6: A game of two halves

Business Mungo Stacy - 3rd July 2018

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Railway control periods are a lot like the World Cup. They come around every few years, cost billions to deliver and the performances aren’t...

Return of the Rail Partnership Awards

Business Andy Milne - 2nd July 2018

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From state ownership under British Rail to its break-up into more than 100 privately owned companies and the transfer back of infrastructure to the...

An interview with Network Rail’s director of stations

Business RailEngineer - 29th June 2018

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If asked about their rail journey, most people will talk about their experience on the train, not unsurprisingly as that is likely to be...

Understanding the commitment to the Digital Railway

Business Nigel Wordsworth BSc(Hons) MCIJ - 13th June 2018

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It’s easy to be cynical about the Digital Railway. For a start, the technology and the terminology are difficult for the uninitiated to understand. As...

Review: Infrarail 2018

Business Nigel Wordsworth BSc(Hons) MCIJ - 5th June 2018

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First staged in 1994, Infrarail is firmly established as Britain’s leading showcase for every aspect of railway infrastructure, technology and expertise, with a strong...

The Railway Industry Association’s Innovation Conference

Business David Shirres BSc CEng MIMechE DEM - 17th May 2018

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The Railway Industry Association (RIA) recently held its tenth innovation conference. As ever, this was an informative event with much useful guidance for those...

RAILWORX: Rail Media and PLANTWORX launch new rail equipment trade show

Business RailEngineer - 30th April 2018

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PLANTWORX, the UK’s largest working plant and equipment exhibition in 2019, is about to get even bigger with the introduction of a new dedicated section for the rail industry.

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