Perpetuum, Britain, is utilising its patented vibration energy harvesting technology to power, collect and transfer wireless data from condition monitoring sensors fitted to rolling stock. This system is already delivering noticeable improvements in efficiency and reductions in train maintenance costs for several operators, as Justin Southcombe, Perpetuum's commercial director, explains.

BRITISH train operator Southern Railway announced on September 29 that it has selected Porterbrook leasing to finance an order worth around £172m for 29 four-car class 387/1 EMUs from Bombardier.

GO-Ahead has awarded Knorr-Bremse two contracts to deliver its Leader driver assistance system on dmus operated by its Southern and London Midland franchises in Britain.

BRITAIN's Department for Transport (DfT) has approved the acquisition by train operating company Southern of 116 emu cars with an option for another 140 vehicles. Southern will now invite bids for the new trains.