Should we go ahead with HS2?
16 March 2017 | By Graham Ellis
Regular Global Railway Review blogger, Graham Ellis, delves into the subject of high-speed train lines, specifically HS2.
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ÖBB’s Cityjet fleet continues to grow
The ÖBB Group pursues a strategy that includes profitable growth and customer orientation as its main objectives. The train fleet modernisation for local and regional transport makes an important contribution to the implementation of this strategy, hence the reason why ÖBB continues to invest heavily in its fleet – and…
ERTMS Norway – preparing for a paradigm shift
Bane NOR is currently evaluating bids on the three tender packages that the ERTMS procurement in Norway is divided into: TMS, Trackside and Onboard. It makes 2017 a crucial year for the country-wide signalling renewal they are engaged in. Eivind Skorstad, Project Manager for ERTMS National Implementation in Norway, provides…
Grand Central Rail is investing in its Yorkshire stations
9 March 2017 | By Grand Central Railway
To help make stations a friendlier and safer environment, train operator Grand Central Rail is investing in its fleet and the community in 2017 to improve the capacity and comfort of its services.
How stations can add value for people and cities
6 March 2017 | By Atkins
Project management consultancy company Atkins reveals findings of a new report which looks at how a station and its design can add value for people and cities.
On-board infotainment: choose the profitable route
3 March 2017 | By Roger Matthews, Managing Director of GoMedia
GoMedia managing director Roger Matthews explores how train operators should take advantage of their on-board infotainment system to drive ancillary revenue and form deeper relationships with passengers.
Review of the ERTMS European Deployment Plan
In order to achieve a sustainable and competitive European railway network, three conditions must be fulfilled: removal of the bottlenecks on the infrastructure; harmonisation of operational and authorisation rules throughout Europe; and implementation of ERTMS. In order to accelerate this latter objective, Karel Vinck was appointed by the European Commission…
Accelerating the deployment of ERTMS in Europe: a key priority for the suppliers
The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) – as the single, worldwide, interoperable signalling standard – has reached a stage of maturity. For 42 countries, ERTMS is the preferred choice for ATP signalling solutions. More than one billion cumulative train kilometres have been covered with ERTMS-equipped trains and in Europe,…
Feedback from the activities of the ERTMS Users Group
Michel Ruesen, Managing Director of the ERTMS Users Group, updates the industry on the activities of the organisation and the implementation of ERTMS…
Transport digitalisation and its impact on railway station innovations
21 February 2017 | By Kristoff Van Leeuwen, Project Manager Station Innovation, Transport Systems Catapult
Transport Systems Catapult discusses how stations will play an important role in the digital railway revolution and highlights a project that aims to accelerate the adoption of new technologies.
Present and future TETRA use in railway signalling applications
TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) has been used for many years for communications in metro and tramway systems, and outside Europe is also being used in safety critical positive train control systems. In this article, David Chater-Lea, ETSI’s TCCE Vice-Chairman, describes the use of TETRA in railway applications, and looks to…
Rolling stock – where is it heading?
14 February 2017 | By Graham Ellis
Regular Global Railway Review blogger Graham Ellis provides a general overview of rolling stock developments and highlights the importance of renewing infrastructure in order to keep up with locomotive advances.
Introducing the high-speed TGV L’Océane
8 February 2017 | By SNCF
SNCF discuss the benefits of introducing the new high-speed TGV L’Océane trains, helping to connect major towns and cities in France whilst improving the customer experience.
Porterbrook and Northern to introduce bi-mode Class 319 Flex trains
3 February 2017 | By Northern
Working with the Rail North Partnership, to support a growing railway in the north, Porterbrook and train operator Northern, part of the Arriva Group, are jointly developing a highly innovative rolling stock concept.
Increased knowledge sharing between transport modes could speed up development & reduce cost of autonomous transport
2 February 2017 | By Sahar Danesh, Principal Policy Advisor for Transport, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Sahar Danesh of the IET discusses knowledge sharing between transport modes in order to develop autonomous public transport.
