AI tool for more efficient rail electrification already making savings on UK network

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to speed up and cut the cost of rail electrification has been unveiled in Glasgow, with developers and industry partners saying it is already influencing how Network Rail approaches upgrading routes in the UK. The post AI tool for more efficient rail electrification already making savings on UK network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Rail electrification has fallen in political priorities due to decarbonisation strategy, Haines says

Rail electrification has “dropped down the priority list” politically as it has smaller impact on the UK’s carbon budget compared to other measures, according to Network Rail’s CEO. The post Rail electrification has fallen in political priorities due to decarbonisation strategy, Haines says appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Adjustable cantilevers for cost-cutting rail electrification successfully demonstrated

Overhead line equipment (OLE) specialist Furrer+Frey has successfully demonstrated its system of adjustable electrification cantilevers at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE), paving the way for greener and cheaper rail electrification. The post Adjustable cantilevers for cost-cutting rail electrification successfully demonstrated appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

16-week rail electrification programme for Kilbride to Glasgow upgrade to commence in January

Engineers are set to undertake an intensive round-the-clock schedule for 16 weeks from January 2025 as part of the £140M project to electrify and upgrade the railway between East Kilbride and Glasgow. The post 16-week rail electrification programme for Kilbride to Glasgow upgrade to commence in January appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK?

Benefits of electrified railways are numerous and they will be vital in achieving net zero, but the electrification rate is worryingly low and an overhaul of the approach is required. The post Why is rail electrification so slow in the UK? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Innovative composite masts look to reduce cost and increase efficiency of rail electrification - By Rob Hakimian - published by New Civil Engineer

Engineering consultancy Furrer+Frey will this week unveil its innovative composite masts for rail electrification, which could revolutionise the way that rail electrification is undertaken.