Dr Jerry Landt is one of the godfathers of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. In the 1970s he was part of the Los Alamos team that developed RFID for the US Government, in the 1980s he ...

In 2016, the EU brought into effect the Fourth Railway Package, a programme of changes to rail regulations across the EU. The package, which includes reforms in standards and authorisation for rolling ...

The United States has the world’s longest railway network, followed by China and India. Railway-technology.com profiles the 10 largest railway networks in the world based on total operating length.

High-speed railways combine both speed and efficiency. From the Shinkansen bullet train in Japan to the French TGV, high-speed trains have a history that spans several decades. The evolution of ...

Light rail systems have the potential to help solve some of the major problems that spring up in the world’s increasingly busy cities. Trams can provide a fast and reliable option for travellers ...

Enclosed railway stations hosting diesel trains pose a risk to passengers and workers as exhaust emissions reduce air quality, according to an independent study by the University of Cambridge, ...

As transport infrastructure develops and the world becomes better connected, major train stations around the world are reaching their full capacity. In light of this, many stations, including Gard du ...

The environmental crisis currently hitting the world has called for all sectors to play their part in cutting down emissions and limit climate change. The railway industry boasts a relatively ...

Following a difficult few years in which the Covid-19 pandemic put the brakes on rail – reducing global passenger numbers by an average of 70%, according to the International Union of Railways – the ...

GATX’s portfolio includes tank and freight railcars, aircraft spare engines, and tank containers. Credit: foras05/Shutterstock. GATX has entered a definitive agreement to purchase around 105,000 ...

Guangzhou Metro is a light rail transit system in the city of Guanghzou (formerly known as Canton) in China. It is the fourth metro system to be introduced in Mainland China.

The initiative aims to improve digital services in rural areas, tackling connectivity issues that hinder community resilience and economic growth. Credit: Clarus Networks ScotRail has partnered with ...