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31 March 2016 | By Daniel Davis, Train Driver, Gloucester Depot
In his latest blog for Global Railway Review, Daniel Davis looks at why distraction was the cause of two rail incidents 95 years apart and discovers why human impact should be taken into account whilst highlighting measures that can be put in place rather than relying solely on new technology…
24 March 2016 | By Chris Burchell, Managing Director UK Trains, Arriva
On 1 April 2016, Arriva Rail North Ltd. began operating the Northern rail franchise. Ahead of the nine-year contract, Chris Burchell, Arriva’s Managing Director UK Trains, discusses rolling stock improvements, enhanced passenger experience and anticipates an exciting future…
The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland is one of the most imposing structures ever built in the history of rail traffic – at 57km-long, it is the longest railway tunnel in the world and will be officially inaugurated in June 2016. Global player for rails and turnouts, voestalpine, has been…
EIM, the association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers, promotes the interests and views of rail infrastructure managers in Europe. With 12 members and two associate members, EIM represents over 50% of the EU’s railway lines. EIM members have a key role in developing, operating and maintaining the European railway network.…
In this issue: Northern Europe profile; Bogie Design supplement; An update on progress in Germany; Track Systems supplement; Plus lots more...
In our latest free-to-view Bogie Design & Developments Supplement, Volker Brundisch, Product Manager Mechatronics from Bombardier Transportation assesses axle bearings and condition monitoring for railway vehicles, plus Pedro Fortea, Director of MAFEX explains how the Spanish bogies and wheelsets market contributes to the rail industry...
In our latest free-to-view Track Systems & Infrastructure Supplement, Monika Heiming, Executive Director of EIM discusses how to encourage innovative infrastructure maintenance and Libor Lochman, Executive Director of CER shares a vision for the future of rail infrastructure..
23 March 2016 | By Anne Berner, Minister of Transport and Communications, Finland
To ensure Finland’s competitiveness, rail transport chains between exports, imports and regions must be efficient, as should distribution, commuting and international connections. Railways play an important role but there are certain parts of the network that are defective. The state is being criticised for not paying sufficient attention to the…
23 March 2016 | By Jan Schneider-Tilli, Project Director, Banedanmark
With construction work on time and on budget, the Danish high-speed link between Copenhagen and Ringsted’s next challenge is to incorporate two major national programmes: the Electrification Programme and the Signalling Programme. For Global Railway Review, Banedanmark’s Project Director, Jan Schneider-Tilli, gives an update on Denmark’s first high-speed line, which…
23 March 2016 | By Jouni Kekäle – VR Track’s Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development
VR Track Oy is Finland’s biggest rail constructor, with expertise covering all aspects of railway engineering, from design to project implementation. The company employs some 1,450 expert personnel in Finland and approximately 350 people in Sweden. In an interview for Global Railway Review, Jouni Kekäle – VR Track’s Vice President…
23 March 2016 | By Sulev Loo, Chairman of the Management Board – General Director of Estonian Railways Ltd.
On 5 November 2015 railways in Estonia celebrated their 145th anniversary. Over the course of nearly one and a half centuries, Estonia has seen various governments in power and different principles, technology and tools employed in railway construction. With some important repairs already finished, Sulev Loo, Chairman of the Management…
23 March 2016 | By Cesare Brand, Secretary General, International Rail Transport Committee (CIT)
International rail transport can be tricky – at borders, everything suddenly comes to a standstill; tickets or consignment notes cause problems, rules for carriers concerning liability and damages don’t tally, and the interface between rail and ship or road is unclear. Having international law that governs railways is just not…
23 March 2016 | By François Bianco, Isabella Mariani and Hanspeter Schlatter from the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Signalling Department
François Bianco, Isabella Mariani and Hanspeter Schlatter from the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Signalling Department present their risk assessment method and suggest that a possible universal approach could be used.
Frank Sennhenn, CEO of DB Netz AG, explains how the organisation makes use of technology and innovation to improve the quality and availability of Germany’s railway infrastructure.
23 March 2016 | By Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB)
Sustainable mobility means quality of life: people want climate-friendly, affordable and convenient mobility, and Germany’s rail industry offers just that. For Global Railway Review, Ben Möbius – Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) – explains that continued future success for the German railway industry depends on delivering…
