Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Railway Industry",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Brake pads reduce environmental impact from
Exeter Advanced Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "Research into eco-friendly brake pads has shown how a switch to natural fibres such as hemp could offer a more sustainable solution".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Purpose-wound components suit railway industry from
REO (UK): "For DC traction systems REO has developed harmonic filters, short-circuit current limiters, chopper reactors and line filters".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Interfleet Technology
- take a look at Experts join rail consultancy company
which says: "Adrian Lyons CBE, the former Director General of The Railway Forum, and Ian Mylroi, of Rail Delivery Team at the Scottish Executive, will join the Interfleet team".
Take a look also at the news release from Harting, Connectors are made for railway rolling stock,
as well as Harting is first to receive IRIS certification from Harting,
and Maintenance trolley maintains smooth motion from SKF UK.
See also:
Events answer electrical engineering challenges
(March 2006)
A series of technology days around the UK promises to explain all you need to know about some of the more challenging aspects of electrical engineering
Wireless research turns to railway networks
(February 2006)
The Kelvin Institute, AEA Technology Rail and the University of Strathclyde are collaborating on the development of wireless sensor networks that monitor key parameters of railway subsystems
Line extender links industrial Ethernets
(February 2006)
Line extender for connecting two networks over long distances via twisted pair cable can use existing wiring to link remote sites to a central industrial Ethernet network
Nexans sells Swiss distribution business
(February 2006)
Nexans sells Swiss distribution business to Rexel and sets up joint venture in Vietnam on back of increased sales
Progress being made to improve British rail safety
(November 2005)
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published its tenth progress report on recommendations made following inquiries into rail incidents and train protection systems
Special cables cables set for Italian rail duties
(October 2005)
Nexans has won a contract worth around Eur 650,000 from GE Transportation Rail to manufacture and supply specialised balise cables to be used in the upgrading of Italy's rail network
SKF receives order for axleboxes and TBUs
(September 2005)
SKF has received an order for 14,000 axleboxes and compact, tapered bearing units (TBUs) for a new generation of freight cars from AAE Ahaus Alstatter Eisenbahn AG
Report into human factors and level crossings
(August 2005)
The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Railway Inspectorate (HMRI) has published new research highlighting conditions that may lead to people making errors at railway level crossings
Rail industry human factors information goes live
(June 2005)
The Health and Safety Commission's Rail Industry Advisory Committee (RIAC) launched its Railway Human Factors pages on the Health and Safety Executive web site on 21 June 2005
Human error in railway accidents web spotlight
(June 2005)
According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) most incidents that occur on the railway have a strong element of human error among their causes
Filters reduce mains-borne interference
(February 2005)
Now available in the UK from Aerco is a range of high performance mains filters manufactured by German company REO
Access hardware keeps CAF on the right track
(October 2004)
Developing products for the international railway industry can be a monumental undertaking
Replacement panels extend rolling stock life
(July 2004)
The French company Mors Smitt Technologies (MST) supplies components and systems for switching, measuring and automating electrotechnical processes in the railway industry
Acquisition expands the European drive market
(June 2004)
REO has acquired Nieke, the specialist German developer and manufacturer of high power transformers and chokes
Kit speeds quick release fastener specification
(May 2004)
Specialty Fasteners has produced a practical kit that provides a range of push turn quick release fasteners
Slides aid access to pneumatic controllers
(February 2004)
Bombardier Transportation has chosen Accuride slides for the fleet refurbishment of Mk IV coaching stock
News on the Bearings for the railway industry from NSK UK
(November 2003)
With research showing that trains are the ideal form of transport for journeys up to 1000km, it is not surprising that many countries around the world are investing in their railway systems
Rail industry unites to recruit engineers
(August 2003)
Carillion Rail and Jarvis Infrastructure Services are among the rail contractors seeking over 100 engineering professionals across all levels at The National Engineering Recruitment Exhibition
Australian acquisition adds to railway portfolio
(May 2003)
SKF has acquired Rolling Stock Supply and Service (RSSS), one of the leading railway bearing service companies in Australia
Power equipment upgrades Oslo's metro system
(December 2002)
Oslo's metro system has recently undergone a signalling upgrade that included 19 power supply systems from Power Products, a division of Castell Safety International
Components and testers for the railway industry
(October 2002)
REO UK now offers components and test equipment to the railway industry
Latching solutions for the railway industry
(July 2002)
Southco offers unique designs and proven mechanisms for passenger and maintenance interface points to meet the exacting requirements of the rail industry worldwide
New lathe raises performance stakes for S Smith
(June 2002)
By upgrading from an Ikegai TUR 25 to the latest TUR 26 mill-turn centre, S Smith (Cowley) has been able to increase productivity by 50%
Prevent fretting corrosion between metal surfaces
(December 2001)
SKF has announced the introduction of an advanced anti-fretting agent called LGAF 3E, which is a smooth, greasy paste that prevents fretting corrosion between metal surfaces with a clearance fit
Pattern-maker breaks into railway industry
(November 2001)
NPL Technologies, the UK's largest pattern-maker and a major supplier to the automotive, aerospace and motor sport industries, has recently won a number of contracts in the railway industry
Compact Taper Bearing Unit for freight wagons
(February 2001)
ABC-Naco has chosen the SKF Compact TBU (Taper Bearing Unit) for 980 of its Axlemotion III bogies, which have been ordered by the wagon builders selected to supply 490 new freight wagons to Railtrack