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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.

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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.
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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.
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Fast-tracking fleet expansion: the role of refurbishment in modern rail
2026-05-05T08:32:00+01:00By David Ovsjannikov
Rail operators across Europe are under growing pressure to add capacity quickly, making refurbishment a vital route to getting rolling stock back into service faster. In this interview, 4RAIL Sales Director David Ovsjannikov explains how flexible, high-quality modernisation is helping extend fleet life while meeting tight operational deadlines.

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Energy and traction: the challenge for freight

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.

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