Though they're not a primary mode for travelers, trains are essential. In the 200 or so years they've existed, they've been used to handle a variety of tasks and have become vital all over the globe.

Trains rely on smooth, durable wheels to operate safely, but what happens when one develops a flat spot? At VIA Rail’s Vancouver maintenance center, experts use advanced tools like ultrasound scanners ...

MxV RAIL R&D, RAILWAY AGE MAY 2025 ISSUE: The Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) is an established wayside detector technology used to identify out-of-round conditions, whether due to wheel ...

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Sept. 7 issued Safety Advisory 2023-04 recommending that railroads use Wheel Impact Load Detectors (WILD) “to properly identify and replace high-impact ...

Why Do Trains Derail? 10 Key Factors Behind Train Derailments Train derailments are significant safety events that can lead ...

A trial that blasts dry ice on to train tracks to clear them of leaves is taking place this autumn. A Northern train will run ...