Jerome Ebrardt, Projects and Innovation Manager, Strategy & Development Direction at Rail Logistics Europe, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about the transformative potential of Digital Automated Coupling (DAC) and its role in advancing innovation, efficiency and safety in the rail freight sector, while also addressing any reservations.

This month, our editor, Elizabeth Jordan, moderated at UNIFE’s 33rd annual General Assembly in Brussels. The presentations and keynotes of the second morning culminated in a panel discussion looking at how there might be a perfect match between industrial and climate policies for a competitive European rail supply industry. 

SMRT has partnered with CRRC Sifang to trial advanced monitoring and eco-friendly upgrades on its C151B trains, aiming to enhance maintenance, reliability and commuter comfort on Singapore’s rail network.

East West Rail Company has announced a 10-week public consultation on its hybrid battery-electric railway plans, aiming to connect Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge with a sustainable transit solution.

Nearly half of UK rail industry leaders expect the sector to contract in the coming year, with widespread concerns over delayed projects and uncertain government commitments.

The Intermodal Terminal Company and Southern Shorthaul Railroad have partnered to launch freight services at Melbourne’s new Somerton Intermodal Terminal, promising to increase Victoria’s supply chain efficiency.

Danny Lane has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Aaron Engineering Group, bringing over 24 years of rail industry experience and a commitment to driving sustainable growth.

The EU’s Connecting Europe Facility has awarded €1.394 billion to the Rail Baltica project, fast-tracking high-speed rail construction across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to strengthen regional connectivity and integration.