All AI, analytics & decision support articles – Page 3
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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.
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ArticleRoundtable: Meeting customer expectations
As passenger expectations continue to evolve in today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, rail operators face increasing pressure to deliver seamless, personalised, and dependable journeys. But how can the industry adapt to keep up with these rising demands?
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NewsBogdan Godziejewski elected 101st president of IRSE, focusing on digital transformation and future leadership
Bogdan Godziejewski has been appointed president of IRSE, aiming to drive digital transformation and support the career development of future railway signalling leaders.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Spring/ Summer Issue 2025
Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of 2025! As always, thank you to the expert voices across the rail industry who continue to contribute their insights and vision to Global Railway Review. Your work drives the conversations and innovations that are shaping the future of rail.
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ArticleHow EU-RAIL prepares for DAC: specification, design, testing and pioneering
Today, rail freight largely operates the same way as in the early days, it heavily relies on manual interventions at each step, including (un-)coupling, and does not allow only very limited data connectivity. Karel van Gils from EU-RAIL explains further…
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NewsLoop and RSSB launch dashboard to track social value against Sustainable Rail Blueprint goals
The new dashboard helps rail operators measure and align social impact with RSSB’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint framework.
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ArticleTrack Insight Report: How Rail Operations Are Evolving in 2025
The global rail industry is entering a new era, powered by cutting-edge technology, shifting passenger expectations, and an urgent drive for sustainability. By 2050, global rail demand is projected to double. Download our FREE report to explore how operations are transforming and what the future holds for mobility networks worldwide.
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ArticleA coffee-table chat with… Emmanuel Colin, Director of Customer Services at RATP Dev Mobility Cairo
Transport expert and influencer, Paul Comfort, speaks to Emmanuel Colin about the importance of customer service and passenger experience on modern rail.
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NewsUK Government launches £5m rail innovation fund to boost accessibility, safety, and passenger experience
New funding supports UK rail innovations in AI, accessibility, safety, and greener transport, enhancing journeys and encouraging more people to choose rail.
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ArticleTunnel, vision: how a robotic and AI solution is transforming tunnel installation
Lee Bateson, mechanical and engineering manager and robotics lead at Costain and Alan Worsley, design and project manager at Tunnel Engineering Services (UK) Ltd, share their insight into how integrating AI and data analytics to understand ways to improve productivity, efficiency and safety, could see the realisation of a fully ...
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NewsAlstom celebrates Harry Bateman and Barry Calder's wins at the Young Rail Professionals Awards 2025
Harry Bateman and Barry Calder from Alstom received top honours at the YRP Awards 2025, recognising their contributions to diversity, innovation, and leadership in rail.
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NewsKlarna partners with Eurostar to offer flexible payment options for UK and France travellers
Klarna's new partnership with Eurostar allows travellers to split ticket costs into three interest-free payments, enhancing booking flexibility for passengers across the UK and France.
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NewsAtkinsRéalis and Arcadis appointed to support major rail projects as part of £300 million framework
AtkinsRéalis and Arcadis will provide design services for Northern Powerhouse Rail and other major rail projects, strengthening UK rail infrastructure and economic growth.
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ArticleHow AI is putting the railway industry back on track
Koko Visser, Global Head of AI, Valcon, addresses the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the rail industry.
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NewsGCRE showcases cutting-edge rail technologies at innovation event with over 200 industry guests
GCRE hosted a showcase event for rail innovations, featuring twelve projects supported by the Innovation in Railway Construction programme, highlighting sustainable rail solutions.
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ArticleLondon St. Pancras Highspeed’s digital transformation: Embracing innovation with augmented reality
Scott Durno, Head of Technology at London St. Pancras Highspeed, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about their digital transformation, including the use of augmented reality for asset maintenance and improving safety in harsh weather conditions.
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NewsCostain appoints Alistair Geddes as rail sector director to drive growth and deliver excellence
Alistair Geddes joins Costain as rail sector director to support growth, leveraging his expertise from Balfour Beatty and major UK infrastructure projects.