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Issue 4 In-Depth Focus: Protecting Railway Assets
29 November 2023 | By
As the rail industry becomes more digitalised by the day, Global Railway Review speaks to industry experts about how these new-age assets must be protected.
Issue 4 In-Depth Focus: Noise & Vibration
28 November 2023 | By
As the importance of reducing sound pollution in growing urban areas continues to rise, industry experts look at the possibility of reducing sound by using sound; how vibrations impact on the long-term health of rolling stock and infrastructure.
Global Railway Review Issue 4 2023
27 November 2023 | By
Welcome to our Winter Issue of 2023! This year has been full of changes, challenges and new chances leading into 2024. From the U-turn announcement from the prime minister back at the start of October, to the mention of new rail policies and reforms in the King’s speech this month,…
NSAR’s Skill Symposium discuss training and the workforce
NSAR's Skill Symposium took place on the 17th November, and was a complete success, covering topics such as skills, training, and workforces.
Accelerating Intelligence to Lay Foundations for the Future
17 November 2023 | By
The digital railway brings many advantages: It enables the use of better train control systems, allowing trains to run closer together and so enhancing capacity; at the same time, safety is improved with drivers having signalling instructions, commands and authorisations displayed on the control panel in front of them.
Jez Baldock talks about the successes of East West Rail Phase 2
13 November 2023 | By
East West Rail (EWR) is not just a transport project, it provides wider economic benefits, including thousands of jobs and homes within England’s Economic Heartland. The scheme aims to deliver much-needed connections for communities between Oxford and Cambridge, creating a new radial transport route that will make travel more efficient.
The King’s Speech: Head of ZF Aftermarket Reacts
The Head of ZF Aftermarket, Philippe Colpron, has reacted to the contents of the King's Speech, including the Automated Vehicles Bill.
King’s Speech Outlines Proposed Railway Reforms and Policies
The King's Speech this afternoon outlined proposed policies and reforms for the railway industry. Figures in the industry have reacted.
Art and Railway: Creative Communities
Rail companies Amtrak and SWR, from both sides of the Atlantic, have collaborated with local artists to create installations for stations.
Announcing The Rail Baltica Industry Day 2023 Agenda
Rail Baltica has announced the agenda for the upcoming Rail Baltica Industry Day, which will be held online on 8 November 2023 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EET). The event presents the opportunity for current and prospective suppliers and stakeholders to learn more about the latest developments of the…
Gaining traction on the route to decarbonization
Low-carbon hydrogen offers an enticing prospect as the fuel for future low-emission traction. The challenge is that the supply chain is not yet ready to support the large-scale deployment needed to decarbonize rail transportation. Even so, there are interim decarbonization measures that operators can adopt using existing technology, as Edgar…
How can rail investments be planned wisely?
The planned rail investments of Centralny Port Komunikacyjny are going to increase the number of long-distance rail passengers to 134 million by 2050, a factor of more than twice, according to the forecasts. Integrated Clock-face Timetable for Poland, Passenger Transport Model, Freight Transport Model, Local Mobility Hubs – these are…
Vecow Participates in Mass-Trans Innovation Japan 2023
Vecow’s first exhibit at the Railway Technology Exhibition in Japan!
To be the sustainable alternative, railways need to be more efficient
Even with the accelerating electrification of road transportation, railways are widely recognised as a more sustainable alternative. They have a critical role to play in the world’s intermodal transportation future as the most sustainable way to move people and goods on land. To fully embrace this role, however, they must…