DB carries out successful rehearsal for Frankfurt-Mannheim line closure

On 15 July 2024, a landmark infrastructure upgrade project will begin in Germany. The Frankfurt am Main-Mannheim line, one of the busiest routes in Germany and an integral part of the Rhine-Alpine Corridor, will enter a five-month upgrade phase. In preparation for the works, Deutsche Bahn implemented a route diversion rehearsal that was deemed successful, […]

Europe’s most remote railway viaduct about to undergo major upgrade

A temporary closure of Scotland’s West Highland Line will enable essential upgrades to an iconic bridge. Network Rail, the infrastructure management agency for Great Britain, has announced that the West Highland Line will be closed for nine days in March. The single-track line north from Crianlarich to Fort William and Mallaig will be closed to […]

‘Virtual coupling’: new technology increases Russian railway capacity

‘Virtual coupling’, a new technology being applied by Russian Railways, is showing tangible results. The technology automates the distance between two consecutive trains. It allows for more efficient use of space on the railways and is being used increasingly often. According to Russian Railways (RZD), the technology facilitates maximum exploitation of the railways’ throughput capacity. […]