railways Latest News

A UK manufacturer has developed a tamper proof cable cleat that it says will help to eradicate the global problem of copper cable theft from railways

Quarles & Brady LLP's Thomas A. Hart Jr., the firm’s Director of Government Relations in the Washington, D.C. office, served as literary agent and advisor for the high speed rail industry’s first, most comprehensive book, Fast Trains.

Local author releases new book featuring collection of vintage photographs

Niche technology management consultancy Technical Programme Delivery (TPD) has been awarded Link-up certification (no. 26905) in over 80 categories including systems integration, business consulting and commercial services.

New nameplates have been put up at rail stations to greet train passengers arriving at New Forest National Park gateway stations.

A UK manufacturer has developed a tamper proof cable cleat that it says will help to eradicate the global problem of copper cable theft from railways

Cable cleats and clamps from UK manufacturer, Ellis have been specified for installation on the Sydney rail network as part of its current infrastructure upgrade.

Quarles & Brady LLP's Thomas A. Hart Jr., the firm’s Director of Government Relations in the Washington, D.C. office, served as literary agent and advisor for the high speed rail industry’s first, most comprehensive book, Fast Trains.

Local author releases new book featuring collection of vintage photographs

On Thursday 12th July, The Penzance Auction House is offering a fascinating collection created by a local railway worker.

Midlands firm Alcomet has been working successfully with specialist engineers in the utility sector to develop an effective solution to metal theft.

Niche technology management consultancy Technical Programme Delivery (TPD) has been awarded Link-up certification (no. 26905) in over 80 categories including systems integration, business consulting and commercial services.

To raise funds for MacMillan Cancer Support, a team of 21 people from Bury based rail safety engineers Rowe Hankins braved abominable weather to climb Snowdon.

Dr Thomas Pretaschek, Project Manager at OBB, joins Construction IQ to discuss his role as Project Manager at OBB Railways, the role of the Eurocodes in major bridge building projects including the Brunnsgraben Bridge and Steyrthal Bridge projects

Specialist rail operator Ffestiniog Travel has announced a new, one-off weekend package to commemorate a truly memorable steam event on the newly-completed Welsh Highland Railway.

Network Video Recorders (NVRs) are now widely used in rolling stock applications for surveillance and security purposes, and thus require a substantial storage capacity for storing large video files.

Fast Market Research recommends "China Infrastructure Report Q3 2011" from Business Monitor International, now available

Automatic Train Operations (ATO) and Automatic Train Protection (ATP) greatly improve the efficiency and safety of train operations. In order to enable communications between train and trackside, CBTC Communications-based Train Control now uses WLAN

New Construction research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

New Construction research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research

Rowe Hankins, one of the first UK companies to achieve the International Rail Industry Standard (IRIS) quality certification under the revised rules has passed a further comprehensive audit.

New Construction market report from Business Monitor International: "Egypt Infrastructure Report Q1 2011"

IRIS accredited railway systems engineers, Rowe Hankins, has concluded a distribution agreement with Dipostel, a rail engineering systems specialist in France.

A partnership agreement with transit parts supplier Qual-Tran Products of Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, will make Rowe Hankins speed probes and sensors available to the railroad industry throughout Canada and the USA.

Fast Market Research recommends "India Freight Transport Report Q4 2010" from Business Monitor International, now available

Full econ potential stifled by terrible roads, bridges, railroads & power grid so unreliable many ofc bldgs run generators to insure lights & computers stay on Prob: dearth of civil engineers MUCH higher IT salaries lure best minds from hands-on work

Two of ABB's wide range of industrial robots will be making a guest appearance on the ABB Rolling Stock booth at this years InnoTrans show

IRIS certified rail systems engineers Rowe Hankins returns to InnoTrans on stand 212 (hall 2.2) with systems to promote safety, maximise train availability and ensure higher levels of reliability in rolling stock and rail infrastructure.

New Construction market report from Business Monitor International: "Cameroon Infrastructure Report Q3 2010"

Fast Market Research recommends "Intercity Passenger Rail Transport in the UK" from IBISWorld, now available

The Chinese rail industry will invest an estimated 292 billion US dollars by 2020. To win a share of this, UK rail engineers, Rowe Hankins, has concluded a licensing agreement with Nanche Electric Equipment Company of Changsha.

Recently published research from Datamonitor, "Passenger Railways: Global Industry Guide", is now available at Fast Market Research

We offer Nairobi Mombasa train booking, Mombasa Nairobi reservation, Nairobi hotels transfer to Nairobi railway station,Airport transfer to Nairobi railway station,Nairobi city tour excursion,Kenya adventure tour package

New Transportation research report from Datamonitor is now available from Fast Market Research

New Transportation research report from Datamonitor is now available from Fast Market Research

New Transportation market report from Datamonitor: "Passenger Railways in China"

Recently published research from Datamonitor, "Passenger Railways in the United States", is now available at Fast Market Research

Suppliers of electro-mechanical systems to the rail industry, Rowe Hankins, has strengthened their presence in central England with the appointment of Steve Ireland, a rail professional with almost 30 years experience in the industry.

The Hanover-based software house HaCon offers timetable information especially for the iPhone . It involves a visually appealing user interface, intuitive operation and all the amenities that passengers expect from the iPhone.

South Africa-based passenger train service, Rovos Rail, is pleased to announce that they have a positive outlook for 2010 in South Africa. Increases in tourism as well as improvements in worldwide economy are beginning to be seen.

Local author documents history of railway in more than 200 photographs

Expanding rail safety systems engineers, Rowe Hankins, has appointed Damon Cadman as sales engineer to look after London and the Southern counties.

Coaching For Bank PO/Clerk, Railways, Lic, Gic, Clerical & Other Govt. Jobs In Kolkata With Free Study Materials

Tutions For Bank PO/Clerk, Railways, Lic, Gic Exams With Free Study Materials

Rail safety systems specialist, Rowe Hankins, has just completed the largest on-train monitor and recorder upgrade in the history of the company. The installation on the fleet of Tubelines Limited, the Jubilee Line operator, involved 63 trains.

Rail safety specialist, Rowe Hankins, has introduced the first Wi-Fi enabled on-train monitoring and recording unit (OTMR) on the UK rail network. The Teloc unit from HaslerRail has been installed by Rowe Hankins on a Porterbrook Turbostar.

The implementation of the road construction scheme in Poland is entering the final phase. The number of calls for tenders announced and those where winners have already been selected is growing; commencing from 2010, the length of road sections under

Toni Hankins, the joint founder of Rowe Hankins stepped back from the business on June 7 to become executive chairman. In a busy career, Toni has taken his company from a back bedroom to a £5 million turnover, 60 employee business.

Unlike other friction stir welders, the LOWSTIR friction stir welding system includes a unit that attaches to most standard milling machines via an ISO taper, making it an affordable option for smaller enterprises.

Toni Hankins, founder of rail systems house Rowe Hankins and electrical products distributor Cudis is moving from managing director to chairman. Toni is assuming a strategic role in preparation for his retirement.

First Great Western (FGW), one of the UK’s Train Operating Companies (TOCs), is implementing a ‘customer information during disruption’ (CIDD) process designed by Customer Consulting Ltd (CCL).

The first live trials of Intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication (iWFL) on a Merseyrail 507 electric multiple unit will begin in March. The iWFL system has been developed by rail systems specialist Rowe Hankins of Bury.

A two-year framework agreement between the global rail leaders Bombardier Transportation and rail systems supplier Rowe Hankins has been signed. This formalises co-operation on maintenance, refurbishment and renewal of critical train safety systems.

Technologies that give greater rolling stock safety, reliability and economy will be on the Rowe Hankins stand 652 at Railtex. Their intelligent Wheel Flange Lubrication System (iWFL), developed jointly with REBS of Germany, will feature prominently.