This issue explores some of the bigger next-steps for the industry, including Digital Automatic Coupling; the importance of broadening career horizons for women and the younger generation within the industry and the significance of fleet upgrades.

For everyone on the world’s railways, it’s connections that matter. Person to person. Station to station. Industry to industry, and city to city. And, for over 100 years, Pandrol has been making the connections that drive rail forward.

Northern will trial British Sign Language announcements on trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds.

During rail safety week, Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. are using Operation Clear Track to reduce deaths and injuries near railroad tracks and crossings.

Network Rail has installed the two lift shafts which will be used to provide step-free access at Plumstead station in south east London.

Alstom has merged all the entities operating in Poland into one company, ALSTOM Polska S.A., to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer and exporter in the Polish rail industry.

The Australasian Railway Association has welcomed the NSW Government’s investment in several significant rail projects as part of its $72.3 billion transport infrastructure commitment.

Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by DfT following significant improvements across reliability, punctuality and customer satisfaction.