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Decarbonising rail freight: why electrification beats the Class 99

2026-06-15T09:08:00+01:00By Phil Smart

Phil Smart, Regional Policy Manager at the Rail Freight Group, argues that decarbonising heavy rail freight depends on extending overhead electrification – and explains why the new Class 99, hydrogen and battery power are no substitute for the wires.

Interview
Digital rail’s barriers are designed in, and GBRX plans to design them out
2026-06-11T16:57:00+01:00Contributor Toufic Machnouk, By Global Railway Review
Britain’s railway does not lack innovation, it lacks adoption. GBRX’s Toufic Machnouk on what has to change.
Article
SBB's approach to preparing the communication backbone of the digital railway
2026-05-26T12:56:00+01:00By Massimiliano Rizzato
The transition from GSM-R to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) represents a key enabler for the digital transformation of railway operations and the continued evolution of train control systems.SBB’s Massimiliano Rizzato explains the Swiss Federal Railways approach.
Article
Global Railway Review Feature Partnership: Nomad Digital and Italo redefine onboard rail connectivity
2026-05-11T09:58:00+01:00Sponsored by Nomad Digital
Rail operators are increasingly turning to hybrid connectivity models combining cellular, trackside and satellite technologies to deliver more resilient and uninterrupted onboard passenger connectivity.

Opinion and interviews

Rail traction energy: coupling sustainability with technology trade-offs and strategic choices

2026-05-18T14:27:00+01:00By Simon Fletcher

Simon Fletcher, founder of Fletch Rail Advisory, examines the strategic choices behind rail traction energy, weighing electrification, battery and hydrogen solutions and the challenges of scaling them across networks.

Opinion and interviews

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