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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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An interview with Peter Jenkins, BDP’s Transport Architect Director
With the final piece of the first network arch bridge in the UK (as part of the Ordsall Chord, see below) being put into place, Global Railway Review talks to its designer, Peter Jenkins, BDP’s Transport Architect Director, about the processes of designing transport projects and why these projects are…
In2Rail – Toward seamless connectivity
The rail industry is aiming to achieve intelligent, reliable infrastructure, better system resilience and a reduced need for maintenance. In2Rail, a Horizon 2020 project, is setting the foundations for the future and joining forces with railML to establish a comprehensive Canonical Data Model (CDM). For Global Railway Review, In2Rail experts…
Rail IT: Secure digital services for the safest mode of transport
The ongoing digitalisation of railways results in a wealth of new, useful features being installed on trains to provide passengers with entertainment services and useful features such as seat reservations and the ability to purchase tickets for onward journeys. But it is imperative these digital services are protected against cyber-…
Technology is the key to unlocking cross-border rail travel in Europe
Global rail is experiencing a renaissance; governments across the world are investing in high-speed infrastructure and, more and more, rail carriers are recognising the important role that technology has to play in improving the customer experience. In turn, travellers are opting for rail (often over air, when it comes to…
ERTMS/ETCS on RFC6 Mediterranean Corridor
Rail Freight Corridor 6 (RFC6) aims to make international rail freight transport more competitive and attractive. For Global Railway Review, RFC6’s Stefano Marcoccio (ERTMS Team Leader) and Andrea Galluzzi (Managing Director), cover details of the ERTMS/ETCS strategy along this important corridor.
Keeping North Texas on track for a better future
In late-2018, the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) will commence operating TEXRail – a new commuter rail line that will run between downtown Fort Worth and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B. For Global Railway Review, FWTA’s President/Chief Executive Officer Paul J Ballard provides the construction details to-date of…
Development of digital technologies for Russian Railways
Some recent digital solutions employed by Russian Railways include an automated train management system and a driverless system for shunting operations in marshalling yards. Efim Rozenberg, First Deputy Director General for JSC NIIAS, elucidates these developments in this article and highlights the safety and security issues posed by such digital…
A multifaceted approach to improve Italy’s railways
Urban mobility is currently undergoing somewhat of a paradigm shift. What once was the exclusive domain of private cars, now offers a myriad of intermodal transportation solutions, demonstrating a marked shift in the way individuals traverse towns and cities. The boundaries of such areas are increasingly defined by the time…
ERTMS deployment in the Western Balkans
The capacity analysis for the Comprehensive Rail Network in the Western Balkans (carried out under a REBIS1 study) showed that approximately 19 per cent (900km) of lines require upgrading. Depending on economic growth, between 25-33 per cent of the network (1,200km-1,500km) will require some upgrading before 2030. Given the current…
The future of interlocking design automation for the modern railroad – Q&A with Prover Technology AB
Ahead of Global Railway Review’s webinar in association with Prover Technology AB on Tuesday 26 September 2017, we put some questions to Jesper Carlström, VP Project Delivery and one of the speakers of the webinar – to understand more about the topics to be covered.
Signalling & Telecommunications In-Depth Focus 2017
Advances to rail signalling and train control systems will make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. But implementing strategies and understanding new digital solutions must be addressed before improvements can be realised...
Pent-up demand and stable perspective can leverage South American rail growth
For Global Railway Review, Guilherme Quintella, Chairman of UIC Latin America, covers details of recent rail developments in southern America as the region begins to unlock the potential of its railways.
Closing an information gap in European rail: the Safety Alert IT Tool
In September 2016 the European Union Agency for Railways launched the Safety Alert IT tool, often referred to as SAIT1. Its aim is to support better management of the risk of future rail accidents. Phillip Siomka from the European Union Agency for Railways Safety Unit provides more information.
The Swiss way to capacity optimisation for traffic management – Q&A with SBB
On 23 August 2017, Global Railway Review hosted a webinar in association with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), which showcased their innovative Rail Control System (RCS) and the benefits it can offer to other infrastructure managers. Here Daniel Achermann, Senior Expert on Traffic Management Systems at SBB, responds to some key…
The world of Dellner
Dellner is a Swedish company with more than 75 years of experience in the rail industry. Here Gabriel Hornemann, Global Sales and Marketing Director of Dellner Service, explains the company’s structure and how it has expanded over recent years.
