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July 23, 2026 | Infrastructure

Automating landslip protection for a safer railway

Slopes are an intrinsic part of the railway landscape around the world, but many are prone to failure, with the consequences varying from operational disruption to fatal accidents. Mark Simmons reviews a new automatic detection system that is already in operation on a national railway network.

July 21, 2026 | Technology

Renfe tenders onboard communications contract

Single platform incorporating 5G and satellite coverage will be used for operational applications.

July 10, 2026 | Financial

Clever Devices deal completes

Frank Antonysamy is appointed as new CEO.

June 25, 2026 | Infrastructure

Using AI to automate tunnel inspection

With the labour force expected to shrink over the coming years, automating tunnel inspection has become a pressing need for the railways of Japan. Takashi Nakayama, Keisuke Shimamoto and Kazuhide Yashiro explain how the Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) has developed an AI-based system to detect defects and assess structural soundness.

June 10, 2026 | Technology

Siemens launches Vectron X

“Connected” locomotive unveiled in ceremony at new service centre in Munich.

June 8, 2026 | Technology

European DAC pilot project concludes

Six-year programme demonstrates that digital freight coupling is ready for real-world implementation.

June 3, 2026 | Policy

Britain’s rail regulator publishes AI action plan

Plan sets out six actions to be completed in 2026-27 to enable the safe adoption of AI.

May 28, 2026 | Innovations

Assessing friction torque in wheelset bearings

The growing need for reliable friction torque measurement in wheelset bearings is driving the development of standardised testing methods, ideally leading to an industry-wide standard. Martina Giaveno and Jan Babka* argue that the first step could take the the form of a DIN technical specification.

May 25, 2026 | Technology

Air-free brakes for a greener railway

Replacing pneumatic braking systems with an electronic air-free system delivers significant operational and environmental benefits, as Philipp Loos* explains.

May 18, 2026 | Technology

Sacramento awards passenger information contract

Clever Devices will provide real-time passenger information systems for light rail network.

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