InfrastructurePRO6/2/2026
Axle Counting As the Basis for Modern Train Detection
Axle counting systems utilize wheel sensors to enhance train detection and monitoring, moving beyond traditional track circuits.
Infrastructure
InfrastructureCHPRO6/2/2026
Icomera Welcomes Jessie Nichols and Moh Welter to Its Global Team
Icomera appoints Jessie Nichols as Director of Client Success for North America and Moh Welter as Sales Director for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
InfrastructureNLPRO6/2/2026
Althen Expands Partnership with Jewell Instruments to France and the U
Althen becomes the official Sales Partner for Jewell Instruments in France and the UK, expanding its existing representation in Europe.
InfrastructureTWPRO6/2/2026
New partner railway for the RhB
The RhB and Taiwan’s Alishan Forest Railway signed a partnership agreement on June 1, 2026.
InfrastructurePRO6/2/2026
Rail line between Winterthur and Henggart closed for a weekend
The Winterthur–Henggart rail line will be closed from June 5 to 8, 2026, for construction work by the City of Winterthur.
InfrastructureCHPRO6/2/2026
SBB Reports Record Passenger Numbers and Punctuality
In 2025, SBB achieved a record of 1.43 million daily passengers, alongside improved punctuality metrics.
InfrastructurePRO6/2/2026
Bern Train Station: Man Seriously Injured After Altercation
A physical altercation at Bern train station on May 31, 2026, left one man seriously injured, prompting police to seek witnesses.
InfrastructurePRO6/2/2026
Demagnetised by Design
Christian Spiess, COO of Maurer Magnetic, discusses the importance of controlling magnetism in steel rail production to ensure operational efficiency.
InfrastructureDEPRO6/1/2026
Josef Köcher is the new CEO of Stadler Germany
Josef Köcher has been appointed as the new CEO of Stadler's German operations, succeeding Jure Mikolčić, who will lead Fortaco.
InfrastructureDEPRO6/1/2026
Deutsche Bahn Reports Slight Improvement in Long-Distance Train Punctu
In May, Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains achieved a punctuality rate of 61.3%, indicating a minor stabilization despite remaining below historical averages.
InfrastructurePRO6/1/2026
Storm Damage – Railroad Repairs Track in Westphalia
Severe storms have damaged railway lines in North Rhine-Westphalia, complicating repairs, especially between Unna and Soest.
InfrastructureDEPRO6/1/2026
Violence, Missing Persons, and Animal-Related Incidents on the Railway
Recent incidents at train stations and on trains have raised concerns about safety, with police responding to violent crimes, a missing person case, and animals obstructing tracks.
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