Global Railway Review Issue 2 2023
Packed full of exclusive content, including: a statement from Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister; the plans to transform American rail travel; managing operational complexities; and much more!
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Bogie and wheelset development over the last 20 years: big bang or just incremental changes?
Siemens Mobility Austria colleagues Kurt Strommer, Thomas Moshammer and Martin Rosenberger explain how bogie and wheelset design has changed in the last 20 years, focusing on some of the most important issues regarding safety, noise, wear, and weight reduction, and they offer an outlook on what the challenges and opportunities are…
Increasing the level of research to improve design and materials of bogies and wheelsets
Wheelsets and bogies play a significant role in railway operations. Recognising the need for safety, efficiency, and reliability in those operations, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) directs research toward wheelsets and bogies to improve the design and materials of components, their performance in various operating conditions, and enhancements to…
Towards a real assessment of Scope 3 emissions by rail operators
Herbert Minarik, Sven Schirmer, Leena Jäger and Matthias Landgraf explain how the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) successfully tackled the first steps of volume data collection.
Leading the wheelset industry: from tradition to innovation
Riccardo Pasinetti and Steven Cervello explain how members of the European Railway Wheels Association (ERWA) have advanced railway wheels, wheelsets, and axles and how continued improvement is important for further developments.
Q&A with Christine Vanoppen of Lineas: Delivering Sustainable Railways
For Global Railway Review’s exclusive Delivering Sustainable Railways feature series, Christine Vanoppen, Chair of the UIC Sustainability Platform and Reputation, Environment and Governance (REG) Manager for Lineas, discusses the importance of implementing ESG objectives correctly and the recent sustainability projects Lineas have been working on.
Access For All: Interview with Paul Jackson from Hull Trains and Lumo
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Paul Jackson, Head of Customer and Stakeholder Engagement at open access passenger operators Hull Trains and Lumo details the many facets of work that are steering the goal of truly accessible transport for all.
Nightjet of the new generation: a new era in night-time travel
ÖBB – the Austrian Federal Railways – is the biggest company advocating for climate protection in Austria, and the Nightjet has now become synonymous with sustainable travel within Europe. For customers, it is not only the network with lots of attractive destinations in Europe that counts, but also modern and…
Little things making a big difference: improving train interiors for passenger comfort
Darren Kettle, CEO of Southern California’s regional passenger rail service, Metrolink, explores the importance of train interiors for a good passenger experience, and details some of the little things that can make a big difference.
The Federal Railroad Administration’s mission to make rail safer for all
In this exclusive article for Global Railway Review, Amit Bose, Administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration, discusses the importance of safety in rail, and the ways that the FRA is regulating rail in the U.S. to ensure continually improving levels of reliability, efficiency and safety.
Is the era of uncomfortable train seats coming to an end?
Ian Yeowart, Managing Director of Grand Union Trains, considers that a good-looking train seat is not necessarily a comfortable seat, and explains how the new operator will ensure the ambience and comfort of its train interiors is a major priority in what they hope will be an outstanding interior layout…
Access For All: Interview with LTG Link’s Linas Baužys
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Linas Baužys, CEO at LTG Link, explains how the passenger transportation company of the Lithuanian Railways Group strives to deliver improved experiences for all travellers.
Industry experts comment on global high-speed rail development
The development of high-speed rail has made significant progress worldwide, providing faster, more efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation options. As technology advances and more countries invest in high-speed rail infrastructure, the potential for further expansion and integration of global high-speed rail networks becomes increasingly promising.
Access For All: Interview with GTR’s Sophie Court
For Global Railway Review’s ‘Access For All’ interview series, Sophie Court, Accessibility Improvement Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains how a collaborative and educated approach is breaking down the barriers to travel.
OUIGO España: high quality, high-speed services at low costs
Sergio Barcena, Director of Operations Planning and Maintenance at OUIGO España, shares his insight into delivering sustainable high-speed rail services that don’t require passengers to choose between affordability and quality.
