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17 November 2016 | By Graham Ellis
Global Railway Review’s regular blogger Graham Ellis explores the challenges of renewing infrastructure on rail networks and provides case studies on different approaches to the task.
10 November 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Global Railway Review
Global Railway Review travels on Eurostar’s new e320 train to experience its on-board infotainment service and finds out why good content and passenger information will help enhance the passenger experience.
An investigation into the effectiveness of one of the first mass-spring systems (MSS) in Switzerland is currently ongoing. After 30 years of operation, the vibration-reducing lightweight MSS is still performing without faults, despite the elastic bearing of the slab now being partially submerged in water. Vibration engineering experts Adrian Egger…
As controlling the levels of railway transportation noise continues to be a hot topic for the industry, Maria Price, Head of European Policies and Public Affairs at the International Union of Wagon Keepers (UIP) and Markus Vaerst, Acting Secretary General of the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA), reflect on recent…
Noise is one of the most widespread causes of public health problems in the European Union and also results in significant economic costs, including health-related productivity losses. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)1 noise is, after air pollution, the second biggest source of diseases and premature deaths. The European…
Zaugg AG Eggiwil / Switzerland is one of the world’s leading companies in the design and manufacture of high-end track and road snow-clearing equipment and specialist ski slope-preparation equipment. Zaugg products are known for their superb Swiss quality, extraordinary operational reliability, unbeatable working comfort and longer-than-average service life which combine…
The seasons can impact our transport systems and its infrastructure, which – by extension – affect our daily lives. By far the most problematic weather conditions descend in winter, however, and this is especially true for northern Europe and Russia. In this article Gennady Verkhovykh, Senior Vice-President and Head of…
2 November 2016 | By Luc Vansteenkiste, Director of Asset Management, and Ann Billiau, Director of Traffic Management and Services, Infrabel
In the forthcoming issue of Global Railway Review – Issue 6, 2016 – we have the pleasure of publishing an article from Infrabel. Luc Vansteenkiste, Director of Asset Management, and Ann Billiau, Director of Traffic Management and Services, will divulge the myriad ways they work to ensure the smooth running…
28 October 2016 | By Bjørn Wahlsten, CEO of Rejsekort
Bjørn Wahlsten, CEO of Rejsekort, takes a look at what makes the Rejsekort system work, as well as its future initiatives...
26 October 2016 | By Britpave
Transport infrastructure association Britpave discuss the benefits of concrete slab track in rail investment
21 October 2016 | By Crister Fritzson, CEO and President of SJ
In this article Crister Fritzson, Chief Executive Officer and President of SJ AB, shares some insights into the history of Sweden’s oldest and largest train operator; its recent developments and plans for the future...
20 October 2016 | By Thomas Drexler, Director of Rail and Ground Travel, Amadeus
Thomas Drexler, Amadeus Director of Rail & Ground Travel explains how the rail industry can utilise technologies to strengthen customer focus...
13 October 2016 | By International Union of Railways (UIC)
Around 100 participants, coming from railway industry and the start-ups world, met to discuss links between rail digitalisation and freight & passenger services.
6 October 2016 | By Markus Melander, CEO Vionice Ltd & Ilmari Halme, Development Consultant, VR Track Oy
Markus Melander, CEO of Vionice Ltd., discusses the opportunities of computer-vision signage which may help increase asset management quality and railway safety at the same time.
4 October 2016 | By River Tamoor Baig - Co-Founder, HackTrain
River Tamoor Baig, Co-Founder of HackTrain provides insight into the published B.A.R.R.I.E.R.S. report which identifies 5 major barriers and 13 recommendations for rail industry stakeholders to adopt.
