All AI, analytics & decision support articles – Page 2
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Autumn/ Winter Issue 2025
Welcome to 2025’s Autumn/ Winter issue of Global Railway Review! The dynamism of our sector has never been more apparent, driven by technological leaps, evolving societal demands, and an urgent global imperative for sustainable solutions.
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First of a Kind winners launch 26 innovative railway projects to improve safety and passenger experience
Government-backed projects will use AI and new technologies to enhance platform safety, reduce delays, and boost passenger experience across the UK rail network.
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NewsGRAW wins major contract to deliver automated track inspections in Poland
GRAW, part of the Goldschmidt Group, has secured a 244 million PLN contract with PKP PLK to deliver automated rail track inspection vehicles across Poland.
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The effects of extreme weather on UK rail to be researched
A new partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail will speed up weather research, helping prevent delays, enhance safety, and maintain reliable services for passengers and freight.
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WebinarNavigating the AI Revolution: Human Factors, Change Management, and Assurance
Discover how the GB and international rail industry is using AI to enhance planning, safety, and efficiency. This webinar covers integration challenges, opportunities, and RSSB’s role in supporting the sector.
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NewsNextgen Acela high-speed trains to transform travel between Boston, New York and Washington DC by 2027
Amtrak’s Nextgen Acela launches 28 august, offering faster journeys, more seats, and modern amenities along the busy northeast corridor between Boston and Washington.
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NewsORR urges government to clarify rail infrastructure investment strategy amid concerns over private sector uncertainty
The Office of Rail and Road calls for clearer rail upgrade policies to attract private investors and improve infrastructure delivery across the UK.
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NewsThe 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans)
The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has recently issued the "Reply of the Ministry of Commerce on Agreeing to Hold the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition", approving the China Association of Metros to host the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans) in Qingdao Shandong ...
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
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ArticleThe Evolution of Track Inspection: Goldschmidt's role in securing rail reliability
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the global rail industry, one area has rapidly ascended to critical importance over the past 15 years: the meticulous inspection of railway tracks.
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ArticleBuilding next-generation railways: Digital transformation & cyber-security in rail
As we embrace advancements behind next-generation rail systems, operators need to ensure strengthened cyber resilience to counter the evolving threat landscape. Kevin Wood, Cyber Design Authority, Thales, explains further.
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NewsGen Z shuns tech and AI for human touch as rail competition reshapes European business travel
New research reveals Gen Z prefers human interaction over AI, while liberalised rail markets offer business travellers improved service and affordability.
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ArticleTransforming how we deliver rail passenger assistance
Allison Harbor, Accessibility Delivery Manager, South Western Railway, shares the benefits of moving to a real-time system powered by Transreport’s Passenger Assistance technology.
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NewsAlstom opens new Hornell facility to restore train manufacturing and strengthen U.S. rail industry
Alstom’s $75 million Plant 4 brings stainless steel train car production to New York, creating hundreds of skilled jobs and boosting U.S. manufacturing.
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ArticleYour AI isn’t safe: How LLM hijacking and prompt leaks are fueling a new wave of data breaches
A junior developer at a fast-growing fintech startup, racing to meet a launch deadline, copied an API key into a public GitHub repo. Within hours, the key was scraped, bundled with others, and traded on Discord to a shadowy network of digital joyriders.
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NewsS-Bahn Hamburg GmbH embraces expanding digital rail solutions
S-Bahn Hamburg GmbH has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility to deliver advanced train control systems (“On-board units”) for 87 existing trains.
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ArticleHuawei: Keeping Cities Moving, Amplifying Urban Rail Intelligence
The Huawei Smart Urban Rail Summit, themed "Steaming Ahead with Cloud-Network Convergence and Data & AI Enablement for Smart Urban Rail", was held in Hong Kong, China.
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ArticleOmnichannel Payment Solutions Transforming Public Transport: Insights from Transport Ticketing Global 2025
Our team attended Transport Ticketing Global, the premier industry event focused on smart ticketing innovations for public transport. This March the London-based conference has welcomed over 1,200 ticketing and mobility professionals representing 65 countries, including key decision-makers from transport operators, authorities and technology providers across the ecosystem.
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ArticleInterview Spotlight: CEO Dr Georg Friberg talks about how Goldschmidt has set up to support rail operators with smart inspection solutions
Global Railway Review speaks to Dr. Georg Friberg, CEO of Goldschmidt Group, a company that is known for having invented the Thermit® welding process for rails 130 years ago and that is the global market leader in this field of expertise.
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NewsComsa secures safety certificate to operate rail freight services across the Iberian Peninsula
COMSA gains approval to run freight trains, boosting efficiency with modern machinery and streamlined logistics throughout Spain.