How South Africa is mobilising and safeguarding its railways
According to an announcement by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), by the end of March 2024, the…
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From FRMCS to fgOTN: Accelerating railway intelligence
A considerable portion (43%) of global travel and tourism construction projects, including railways, are currently in execution stage, indicating a…
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A sticky situation: managing rail adhesion
The issue of low wheel/rail adhesion has been a global problem since the earliest days of the railways. Making it…
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Simfer buys £277m locomotive fleet for Simandou iron ore project
Simfer has ordered a locomotive fleet from transport solutions provider Wabtec to supply rail operations at the Simandou iron ore…
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Railway revolution: How next-gen intelligence is transforming rail networks
The global rail transportation market was valued at US$ 724,180 million in 2022 and, by 2029, is projected to reach…
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RIA publishes 2050 net zero strategy
The UK’s Rail Industry Association (RIA) has published a new strategy proposal for “a pathway to a lower cost, higher…
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The most expensive rail construction projects in 2023
According to the GlobalData project database, 250 rail construction projects broke ground in 2023, with a combined cost of $249.8bn. This…
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“I don’t see a future where this doesn’t exist”: Intramotev CEO
US-based startup Intramotev is on a mission to take rail freight into a new era. The Missouri-based company is focusing…
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Overhead lines vs third rail: how does rail electrification work?
As the UK continues its slow efforts to decarbonise its railways, moving from diesel-powered rolling stock to electric is vital. While battery-powered…
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Building bridges: can the Messina Bridge project cross the divide?
The Straight of Messina Bridge project, often referred to as "the oldest dream in Italy", has captivated minds for over…
