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Harting opens technology centre in India to meet growing requirements of Asian market

15 May 2025 Rail Insider 0

Harting Technology Group is a leading global provider of industrial connectivity with around 6,000 employees across the world in 42 sales companies, 14 production facilities and seven development sites. The company has now opened a […]

Jason McCartney MP (third left) visited the University of Huddersfield's Institute of Railway Research with the team from RIA North
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West Yorkshire MP visits University of Huddersfield Institute of Railway Research

2 August 2023 Rail Insider 0

As part of the Railway Industry Association’s Rail Fellowship Programme, Jason McCartney, Conservative MP for Colne Valley in West Yorkshire, visited the Institute of Railway Research (IRR), a leading centre for railway engineering research linked […]

Business

Harting sells off Systems business to concentrate on connector technology

19 July 2023 Rail Insider 0

The Harting Technology Group, which manufactures a range of high-technology connectors for the rail and other industries, has sold its Harting Systems subsidiary to independent investment company TMP Beteiligungsgesellschaft for an undisclosed sum. Harting Systems […]

Business

Knorr-Bremse climate targets validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative

14 July 2023 Rail Insider 0

Global manufacturer of railway braking and other systems Knorr-Bremse has had its ambitious climate targets for reducing emissions validated by the internationally recognized Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Specifically, Knorr-Bremse has set targets of reducing its […]

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Blockchain arrives on the railway

6 July 2023 Rail Insider 0

For the first time in the UK, Blockchain will now be used to improve rail possession planning thanks to a recent partnership between infrastructure consultancy Amey and technology company Finboot. Amey will pioneer the new […]

Business

Network Rail suppliers adopt science-based emissions targets

29 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

Network Rail has announced that three-quarters of its supply chain have, by emissions, committed to setting their own science-based emissions targets. In October 2020, Network Rail became the first railway company to set independently verified […]

Business

RIA’s RISE Awards presented to 11 worthy winners

29 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

A broad range of rail supply companies were presented with Railway Industry Supply Excellence (RISE) Awards at the Railway Industry Association (RIA) Annual Dinner on 29 June 2023, highlighting excellence within the sector. An independent […]

Business

Artificial intelligence helps to clean up the railway

22 June 2023 Rail Insider 0

Network Rail’s Southern region is using artificial intelligence software to find forgotten scrap materials from the side of the railway so that it can be safely removed. One Big Circle’s video and AI technology captures […]

Business

Japan’s latest bullet train relies on NSK bearings

30 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Japan’s new N700S Shinkansen (bullet train), which entered service on the Tokaido Shinkansen line between Tokyo and Osaka on 1 July 2020, runs on high-performance bearings from NSK. The N700S is the first completely new […]

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HS2 ‘Meet the Contractor’ event includes 1,100 one-to-one meetings with main contractors

3 November 2020 Nigel Wordsworth 0

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, and the lockdown imposed over the UK, HS2’s third annual ‘Meet the Contractor’ event, which takes place between 23 and 26 November, will be held entirely online. At the […]

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  • More trains between Bradford and London following government investment
  • Two new trustees for Railway Benefit Fund
  • Emma Haddow appointed Operations Director at Cementation Skanska
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
  • A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
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  • Phil Mortimer: A recent funded R&D project focused on the use of alternatives to steel for the ohl masts. This has several…
  • Nigel: Fully support this restoration from the East Lancashire side,existing infrastructure mostly well built and promises a highly efficient 12 mile…
  • Clive Broadhead: After the undoubtedly achievement of resurrecting the railways in Scotland why are the current NR management he'll bent on squandering…
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
  • Northern City line becomes UK’s first signals-free commuter railway
    19 May 2025 0
  • Viaduct upgrade in Cornwall results in higher linespeed and improved reliability
    19 May 2025 0
  • The new FLIRT for A-Train will seat 323 passengers and enter service between Stockholm and Arlanda airport in 2029.
    A-Train of Sweden orders seven Stadler FLIRT trains for Arlanda airport service
    19 May 2025 0
  • Campaigners urge PM to support more cross-Channel rail services
    17 May 2025 0
  •  Plan launched to improve Yorkshire’s rail network
    16 May 2025 0
  • Level crossing closed following “shocking misuse”
    16 May 2025 0
  • Siemens Mobility wins signalling framework in Ireland
    16 May 2025 0
  • Cambridge South station infrastructure upgrades complete
    16 May 2025 0
  • Alstom CEO to step down
    16 May 2025 0
  • Harting opens technology centre in India to meet growing requirements of Asian market
    15 May 2025 0
  • Government funding of TfL to continue
    16 October 2020 1
  • MP visits Sheffield rail company as part of Rail Fellowship Programme
    7 July 2023 0
  • More body-worn cameras for Virgin Trains staff will reduce physical assaults and provide evidence for British Transport Police
    7 October 2019 0
  • Mace to lead Programme Support Office for Northern Powerhouse Rail
    1 June 2020 1
  • Train passes signal at danger near Loughborough, Leicestershire
    15 April 2020 0
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