Network Rail has launched its fourth ultrasonic rail testing train into service, complete with ground penetrating radar, ultrasonics and rail profile laser scanner. The company’s test trains use ...

UK engineers are working on an ultrasonic sensor for the rail industry that can detect sections of track where vital lubrication has been worn away. (Credit: Huddersfield University) The project is a ...

Network Rail, Freshwave and Neos Networks have formed a new partnership to eliminate signal blackspots along Britain's rail network.

NDT Technologies Inc. of Montreal, Canada has successfully commissioned “SONOTRON”, Automated Ultrasonic Rail-wheel Test System for major rail-wheel manufacturer in Asia. The system features 22 ...

Network Rail has been warned by the industry regulator that it is failing to properly check the safety of some 70,000 monitored pieces of rail infrastructure, putting passengers at potential risk ...

Network Rail appeared at Tech Show London to discuss how it is using data to reduce the need for speed restrictions and lower the risk of delays for the nation's rail users.