High-speed rail to boost economic development in Central and Eastern Europe
The completed high-speed rail network in the Three Seas region, suitable for both passenger and freight transport, will be approximately 4,500 km by 2050.
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Brightline Q&A: Patrick Goddard discusses the new Orlando station
Patrick Goddard, President of Brightline, provides details of the new Orlando station and explains how it will deliver a 'guest-first' travel experience for rail passengers.
Supporting development with an integrated approach
Carlo Borghini, Executive Director of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), considers the next generation of telecommunication needs for rail to help enhance the performance and cost-efficiency of operations, while ensuring safety and security.
Q&A with the UIC’s Lucie Anderton: Delivering Sustainable Railways
For the inaugural edition of Global Railway Review’s exclusive Delivering Sustainable Railways feature series, Lucie Anderton, the UIC's Head of Sustainability, talks about the importance of sustainability - not just for the UIC - but for the future of rail as the backbone of sustainable mobility.
Finland’s fast track to FRMCS
Simon Indola, the Project Manager responsible for implementing FRMCS in Finland, argues that the ‘bearer independent and future‑proof’ FRMCS solution, utilising commercially available Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), represents a significant opportunity for European railways.
Towards FRMCS in Switzerland
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) colleagues Massimiliano Rizzato, International Telecom Standardisation Manager, and Michael Hopf, System Engineer for FRMCS, explore the case for FRMCS rollout across Switzerland’s rail network and explained the challenges that will come with migration and implementation.
Enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion within the public transport industry
Zoey Hudson, Head of Talent, Diversity, and Inclusion at Govia Thameslink Railway, talks about the importance of enhancing diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the best methods to hiring talent reflecting that goal.
TETRA deployment for rail: meeting the needs of today and the future
Alvin Lim, part of the ETSI Technical Committee TCCE (TETRA and Critical Communications Evolution), explains the increasing relevance of TETRA in the rail industry.
Thinking outside the box: how an innovative level crossing project encapsulates the future of rail
Rail is changing. While budgets tighten, the expectations of users are growing. To transform the rail industry into one capable of providing a frictionless future of low-carbon travel, we must refine the way we operate, and generate more from less. That’s why Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, in close…
One station, two terminals: development of Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Chamartín-Clara Campoamor
Montserrat Rallo del Olmo, General Manager of Planning, Strategy and Projects at Adif, and Juan Pablo Villanueva Beltramini, General Manager of Construction for Adif and General Manager of Adif Alta Velocidad, detail the huge changes taking place at two of Madrid’s main train stations to increase their capacity in order…
ZAUGG AG EGGIWIL: pioneers in the railway snow clearing market
Reto Grunder, Deputy Head of Technology, Product Manager Railway Technology, at ZAUGG AG EGGIWIL, explains how the company has adapted to changes in the railway market by expanding their range of offerings to meet the needs of their customers.
Roundtable: U.S. High-Speed Rail Developments
Moderated by Chris Brady, Vice-Chair, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Committee on High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail, participants share their views on some of the key/pressing questions that the industry needs to address and aspects to understand about the major benefits of developing true high-speed rail in the United States.
Roundtable: HOF & Safety Culture in Rail
Moderated by the UIC's Virginie Papillault and Frédéric Henon, participants of this Roundtable provide opinions on the best ways to exchange experiences and good practices on HOF, the value of safety climate surveys, and understanding lessons learned and what tools are required to better support future HOF development in the…
In-Depth Focus: Train Interiors
Train interiors impact the passenger experience greatly. Operators aim to create a comfortable and welcoming ambience which offers comfortable seating, ample legroom, and modern amenities, considering factors such as lighting, temperature control, privacy, and the importance of on-board technology to provide a connected journey. As the contributors in this In-Depth…
Railway safety and interoperability requirements and new TSIs
The objective of the European Union is to establish a single European railway area in which rail transport will be safe and interoperable. Jakub Tomczak, railway safety and interoperability lawyer, outlines in this article the aspects arising from the technical pillar of the Fourth Railway Package, particularly about the recent…
