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In-Depth Focus: Rail Asset Management
As rail networks modernise and expand, the role of intelligent, resilient asset management has become more vital than ever.
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Building tomorrow’s rolling stock with NEXTGEAR
Jose Bertolin, a UNIFE Technical Affairs Manager, provides an insight into the work of the NEXTGEAR project and how next generation running gear technology could drive more competitive, efficient and green European rail.
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The new Lyon-Turin railway line: Eliminating the alpine bottleneck
Mario Virano, TELT-Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin General Director, celebrates the project’s milestone as 80 per cent of the contracts are awarded, reflecting on the time and expertise needed to reach this point, while looking ahead to the end goal – the central rail link in the Mediterranean Corridor.
Dellner couplers modular concept – Part 1: Coupler heads
With 80 years of experience, Dellner continues to expand its product portfolio. Here, the organisation delves deep into its coupler head solutions which are meticulously designed and manufactured to provide high reliability and ensure passenger and rolling stock protection and safety.
Expert Panel: Achieving Intelligent Rail Freight
As part of our Achieving Intelligent Rail Freight In-Depth Focus, Global Railway Review asked a panel of experts: Over the next five years, what do you think the rail freight industry must focus on to be seen as a technology leader, not just a transportation provider?
How technology and artificial intelligence can help rail win back passengers
As more people across the globe roll up their sleeves for the COVID-19 vaccination, the prospect of commuters returning to rail is finally becoming a reality. For rail and transit operators experiencing decreased ridership, the improving situation brings hope that passengers will return – if they are confident enough to…
BNSF’s journey to creating a safer, smarter railroad
Muru Murugappan, Vice President of Technology Services and Chief Information Officer of BNSF Railway, explains how the North American freight railroad operator is continually working to leverage and explore new technologies and what this means for its future success.
Railroad to climate-neutrality: Next generation rail freight transport
Dr. Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB), writes how three goals – digitisation and automation; accelerated electrification; and ensuring social acceptance – are key if the rail industry is to realise the significant changes needed to truly decarbonise the logistics sector.
Russian Railways’ digital solutions for international freight transportation and logistics
Sergey Pavlov, First Deputy Managing Director of International Business Development and International Affairs at Russian Railways (RZD), explains why digital technologies are significant to international trade and the benefits that they bring to cargo transportation.
Network Rail looks to reduce the cost of signalling through a data-driven right first-time approach
Matt Weingarth, Principal Innovations Engineer, shares details about how Network Rail’s Target 190plus programme is working with industry to develop and use data and tools for operational and design solutions in signalling. In this article, he explores how these technologies will speed up how we deliver and maintain the railway,…
Business intelligence in infrastructure planning
Find out the key benefits of Rail BI - a business intelligence tool designed to aid complex decision-making in rail infrastructure projects.
“Cummins continues to invest in, and develop, clean diesel engines”
In an interview for Global Railway Review, Regina Barringer, General Manager for Global Rail and Defense in Cummins’ Power Systems business, explains the benefits that harnessing new fuel technologies can bring to the green, sustainable ambitions of the rail industry.
The development and use of digital twins for the maintenance and repair of railway infrastructure
Gennady Verkhovykh, Deputy Managing Director and Head of the Central Directorate Infrastructure of Russian Railways (RZD), explains why the development of digital twins is one of the main priorities for RZD’s digital transformation.
“People consider a train station to be more than just the start or end of a rail journey”
In an interview for Global Railway Review, Christian Fricker, Train Station Concept Specialist and Senior Project Manager at the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), shares opinions on the importance of station design in improving the passenger experience.
Northern Powerhouse Rail: Supporting and enhancing the rail supply chain
For Global Railway Review, Tim Wood, Interim Chief Executive at Transport for the North and Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Director, highlights the pivotal role of the supply chain in achieving the North of England’s rail infrastructure ambitions.
