Innovation is one of the driving forces behind a safer, smarter, and more efficient railway, and this year’s Innovation & Technology Team or Person Award shone a spotlight on those who continually push the industry forward. The award celebrates the individuals and teams whose technological breakthroughs have delivered meaningful improvements across the network. Whether in […]
Category: Innovation
UK-engineered transformers driving offshore energy innovation
UK transformer designer and manufacturer Electro-Wind Limited is proudly showcasing one of its latest projects, in collaboration with a leading UK system integrator and automation solution provider. These custom-designed transformers will be seamlessly integrated into advanced power cabins and form part of a large system supporting offshore renewable operations. These large-scale transformers serve as critical […]
Royal recognition for University of Southampton rail research
Engineers at the University of Southampton are leading the way in ensuring the UK’s railways are future proofed and resilient to climate change – using science to reach the most economical and effective solutions. Their work has saved billions of pounds of public money and improved the resilience of the ageing rail network. The University’s […]
DB ESG opens a Rail Technology Hub to drive technological advancements in UK rail
DB ESG is proud to announce it has opened a new facility, the Rail Technology Hub, which is a facility dedicated to rail engineering excellence. Located in close proximity to DB ESG’s existing offices on the rtc Business Park in Derby, the Rail Technology Hub marks a significant investment by DB ESG. This large-scale facility […]
One Big Circle strengthens rail monitoring with Vista Geometry Systems
One Big Circle, provider of intelligent video and data solutions for rail, has introduced AIVR UGMS, an advanced Unattended Geometry Measurement System into its product suite, bringing further authority to the growing company’s automated track and infrastructure monitoring capability. Securing targeted licensing rights with market-leading US-based firm Vista Instrumentation, the agreement enhances One Big Circle’s […]
Petards Rail whitepaper discusses the future of rail
Petards Rail recently released its new whitepaper – The Future of Rail: Innovations Shaping the Safety, Efficiency and Compliance of Travel. The whitepaper looks into the changes across the rail industry, including cyber resilience and AI-powered monitoring, highlighting how modernisation will create a safer and smarter network. Network Rail has predicted that Britons will take […]