Railroads
A heroic railway staff member's life-saving actions during a mass stabbing on a train from Doncaster to London King's Cross on Saturday have left one passenger shaken, while others praised the bravery of those who intervened. Authorities have confirmed that a 32-year-old black British national remains
Periodical publishing
In a groundbreaking study published in IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, researchers from Southwest Jiaotong University have proposed a novel self-supervised pretraining model for detecting catenary support components (CSCs) in electrified railways. The study aims to address the challenge of limited labeled catenary data by leveraging large amounts of unlabeled
Periodical publishing
In a groundbreaking study published in IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification, researchers from Southwest Jiaotong University have proposed a novel self-supervised pretraining model for detecting catenary support components (CSCs) in electrified railways. The study aims to address the challenge of limited labeled catenary data by leveraging large amounts of unlabeled
Economic development
Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Farzaneh Sadegh, has announced that a contract with Russia for the completion of the Rasht-Astara railroad line will be signed next month. This development is part of Iran's active diplomacy with neighboring countries, aimed at strengthening regional ties through
British Railways Board
Britain's railways have long been plagued by overcrowding, chronic disruption, and poor service standards. Yet, against the backdrop of increasing criticism, Sir Andrew Haines, the outgoing Chief Executive of Network Rail, is on a mission to defend his legacy and those of his predecessors, including the beleaguered Chris
Economic development
The 36th Regional Assembly of Middle East Railways (UIC RAME) brought together senior representatives from Turkey, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, and Syria, alongside officials from the International Union of Railways (UIC), with delegates from Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia's public transport authority joining virtually. Iran's deputy transport
Economic development
Indiana's new railroad tax credits have been praised by rail industry leaders as a game-changer for small railroads and rural communities. The tax credits, part of House Enrolled Act 1461, aim to encourage investment in rail infrastructure and economic development in rural Indiana. According to Adam Robillard, general
Economic development
China is willing to continue working with Indonesia to ensure the high-quality operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, a project that has played a significant role in promoting Indonesia's socio-economic development and regional connectivity. Since its official opening two years ago, the railway has operated safely and smoothly,
Capacitors
A new study has proposed a coordinated control strategy for a supercapacitor-integrated modular multilevel converter (SC-MMC) to address the negative sequence component in railway traction power systems. The researchers from Southwest Jiaotong University developed a single-phase, four-bridge-arm topology with a traction-side sub-module connected to a supercapacitor energy storage device. The
Infrastructure (Economics)
In a bid to reduce accidents and injuries on Japanese railways, the Ministry of Transport has introduced new safety regulations, effective from July 18, 2025. The regulations aim to prevent children under 14 years of age from crossing railway tracks without adult supervision and prohibit various activities that could put
Infrastructure (Economics)
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has allocated over $5.6 million in state grants for six railway infrastructure improvement projects spanning seven counties. The funds, distributed through the Kentucky Industrial Access and Safety Improvement (KIASI) program, will enhance safety, attract investment, and create jobs for Kentuckians. The projects aim to modernize
Infrastructure (Economics)
A delegation led by Uzbekistan's Deputy Minister of Transport Jasurbek Choriyev and First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Railways JSC Hikmatilla Rakhmetov attended an event focused on creating international connectivity and sustainable development through transport and infrastructure. Deputy Minister Choriyev highlighted the significance of developing transport
