RS Clare has partnered with the Heritage Railway Association (HRA), bringing together a shared commitment to supporting and preserving the UK’s railway heritage. With 40 years of experience in the
Over the last six weeks, we’ve looked at System Thinking from different points across the Wheel Rail Interface. Now it’s time to bring it to InnoTrans. From 22–25 September, the
In the previous blog, we looked at the choice between spray and solid stick wheel flange lubrication. Whichever approach is right for the fleet, there is another factor that matters
So far in our System Thinking series, we’ve focused largely on the infrastructure side of the Wheel Rail Interface. For the third part of the series ahead of InnoTrans 2026,
In the previous blog, we looked at what happens at the Wheel Rail Interface and some of the research highlighted in RSSB’s latest Friction Management Systems knowledge search. The results
We’re now moving into the friction management part of our System Thinking series ahead of InnoTrans 2026. The first two blogs focused on trackside equipment and the importance of getting
In the previous blog, we looked at why trackside lubrication is such an important part of protecting rail infrastructure. Lubricant may do the work once it reaches the rail, but
Trackside lubrication plays an important role in protecting rail infrastructure by managing the contact between the wheel and rail. Without effective lubrication, increased friction can lead to greater wear on
In September, RS Clare will be exhibiting at InnoTrans 2026, with our focus firmly on System Thinking at the Wheel Rail Interface. In the run-up to the exhibition, we’re publishing
Throughout May, the Rail Forum’s #MayMake campaign is shining a spotlight on the businesses, people and engineering expertise helping support the UK rail industry. The campaign encourages businesses across the
