SET unveils ActiGlide at InnoTrans 2026, rethinking the wheel–rail interface

SET has today officially unveiled ActiGlide with Truemotion technology at InnoTrans 2026. ActiGlide presents a new approach to controlling movement at the wheel–rail interface, delivering unprecedented benefits to ride experience, efficiency and reduction of wear. ActiGlide is the first major release from SET’s innovation department, established to explore how intelligent engineering and new technology can […]

SLC appoints Chris Winfield to strengthen North West presence

SLC an infrastructure development and delivery specialist, has appointed experienced programme leader Chris Winfield as regional lead – North West, strengthening the company’s presence and client support across the region. Chris joins SLC following more than 18 years at Network Rail, where he held senior roles across some of the UK’s most significant rail and […]

Network Rail completes emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge

Passengers have been thanked after Network Rail successfully completed the emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford, reopening the West Coast Main Line earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon. Engineers worked through the night and into Sunday morning to safely dismantle and remove the deteriorated structure, which crossed one of Britain’s busiest railways. The […]

Network Rail completes emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge

Passengers have been thanked after Network Rail successfully completed the emergency removal of Oxhey Grange footbridge near Watford, reopening the West Coast Main Line earlier than planned on Sunday afternoon. Engineers worked through the night and into Sunday morning to safely dismantle and remove the deteriorated structure, which crossed one of Britain’s busiest railways. The […]

Eutelsat trials OneWeb LEO rail connectivity across Poland

Eutelsat has tested OneWeb LEO rail connectivity on a live network in Poland aboard a PKP Intercity passenger service running between Kozłów, Warszawa, and Tczew. The field trial evaluated low Earth orbit satellite links on rolling stock operating at l…

HS2 completes massive M42 bridge lifts during weekend closure

HS2 engineers have lifted the last of six enormous viaduct spans that will carry high speed trains over the M42 in the West Midlands, during a weekend closure of the motorway. The complex multi-stage operation at the Water Orton viaduct site was completed in the early hours of this morning (Monday, 21 September), with the […]