Nobody likes it when there are line repairs taking place, but unfortunately, it has to happen in order to keep the trains running during busy times. In order to keep downtime to a minimum, though, rail companies tend to schedule them during holidays or a quiet periods. Certainly, the aim is to avoid rush hour…

Norbar have always been at the forefront of technology when it comes to torque tools, and their new release – the EvoTorque2 – is no exception. This latest product now features Bluetooth so data tightening data can be transferred from the tool to a computer, and tool settings transferred from a computer to the tool.…

Worlifts Ltd will be at Infrarail 2016, and we’d love to meet up! Worlifts have been a key player in the rail industry for years, and our dedicated Rail Division can supply both the expertise and products necessary to assist in the installation and maintenance of all types of catenary systems. In particular, and of interest…

Although many would argue that rail electrification is a good thing and in some cases, essential, it’s by no means guaranteed that all lines will be electrified. Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock has urged the Furness community to make a “concerted case” for rail electrification line after a warning from the boss of Network Rail.…

The railway network in Britain is a cause of many arguments. There are those that would see nothing bad said against them, citing excellent journey times, incredibly scenery and the ability to travel vast distances quickly and efficiently. However, there are others who point out the almost prohibitive cost of travelling at peak times, empty…

Britain’s railway network has been growing exponentially for years now. With record numbers of travellers using it more and more each year, it’s not surprising that it’s begging to show the signs of strain. If you’ve ever used a busy commuter route in one of our bigger cities, you’ll know how difficult it is to…

Over the past couple of years, the rail industry has been in state of flux. Firstly there was the promise of billions of pounds of investment in the infrastructure, the electrification of railways and the new HS2 development. This promise then seemed to be in jeopardy as costs spiralled: In particular it points to “staggering…

The electrification of the rail network is a massive undertaking by the current government and it is a major part of infrastructure changes announced in the last parliament. With billions being invested in rail, it’s just one of upgrades that will see Britain’s rail network upgraded to meet the demands of a larger population and…

Many people are of the opinion that many regulations to do with their working environment don’t apply to them if they are self-employed or a contractor working independently of their hiring company. Likewise, many companies feel that the contractor carries the burden if they are using their own equipment on site. However, if you employ…

PUWER? What’s it all about? There are so many acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms in the health and safety world that it can be easy to switch off and lose the plot on exactly what we should be looking at or what rules we should be abiding by. The world of regulations is constantly changing, but…

Wherever you have hydraulic equipment, you have the need for regular and thorough maintenance. It’s essential that all hydraulic equipment is serviced and checked on a regular basis because of the potential dangers of failure. In many cases, hydraulic jacks and cylinders are put under an incredible amount of strain on a regular basis. They’re…

Enerpac has introduced the all new PTW-Series Pneumatic Torque Wrenches designed to make fastening a simple process in applications that required controlled bolting solutions.. The Pneumatic Torque Wrench tools are robust enough to withstand tough job site conditions, and are ideal for applications with a high volume of fastenings typically found in the mining, power…