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As rail networks modernise and expand, the role of intelligent, resilient asset management has become more vital than ever.
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Incentives for retrofitting rail wagons as a result of noise abatement strategies
As controlling the levels of railway transportation noise continues to be a hot topic for the industry, Maria Price, Head of European Policies and Public Affairs at the International Union of Wagon Keepers (UIP) and Markus Vaerst, Acting Secretary General of the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA), reflect on recent…
Why rail noise needs to be addressed
Noise is one of the most widespread causes of public health problems in the European Union and also results in significant economic costs, including health-related productivity losses. According to the World Health Organization (WHO)1 noise is, after air pollution, the second biggest source of diseases and premature deaths. The European…
Zaugg track-based snow clearing systems
Zaugg AG Eggiwil / Switzerland is one of the world’s leading companies in the design and manufacture of high-end track and road snow-clearing equipment and specialist ski slope-preparation equipment. Zaugg products are known for their superb Swiss quality, extraordinary operational reliability, unbeatable working comfort and longer-than-average service life which combine…
Keeping Russia’s railways moving during winter
The seasons can impact our transport systems and its infrastructure, which – by extension – affect our daily lives. By far the most problematic weather conditions descend in winter, however, and this is especially true for northern Europe and Russia. In this article Gennady Verkhovykh, Senior Vice-President and Head of…
Proactive and real-time weather action plan keeps Belgian trains running
2 November 2016 | By Luc Vansteenkiste, Director of Asset Management, and Ann Billiau, Director of Traffic Management and Services, Infrabel
In the forthcoming issue of Global Railway Review – Issue 6, 2016 – we have the pleasure of publishing an article from Infrabel. Luc Vansteenkiste, Director of Asset Management, and Ann Billiau, Director of Traffic Management and Services, will divulge the myriad ways they work to ensure the smooth running…
Rejsekort: unifying different ticketing elements to create a common-use system
28 October 2016 | By Bjørn Wahlsten, CEO of Rejsekort
Bjørn Wahlsten, CEO of Rejsekort, takes a look at what makes the Rejsekort system work, as well as its future initiatives...
Infrastructure group calls for whole life concrete slab track solution
26 October 2016 | By Britpave
Transport infrastructure association Britpave discuss the benefits of concrete slab track in rail investment
The future of train travel for SJ
21 October 2016 | By Crister Fritzson, CEO and President of SJ
In this article Crister Fritzson, Chief Executive Officer and President of SJ AB, shares some insights into the history of Sweden’s oldest and largest train operator; its recent developments and plans for the future...
Technology as enabler for customer-centricity in the rail industry
20 October 2016 | By Thomas Drexler, Director of Rail and Ground Travel, Amadeus
Thomas Drexler, Amadeus Director of Rail & Ground Travel explains how the rail industry can utilise technologies to strengthen customer focus...
UIC holds successful DIGITAL Day in Paris
13 October 2016 | By International Union of Railways (UIC)
Around 100 participants, coming from railway industry and the start-ups world, met to discuss links between rail digitalisation and freight & passenger services.
Computer vision based solution for sign detection
6 October 2016 | By Markus Melander, CEO Vionice Ltd & Ilmari Halme, Development Consultant, VR Track Oy
Markus Melander, CEO of Vionice Ltd., discusses the opportunities of computer-vision signage which may help increase asset management quality and railway safety at the same time.
Can Europe learn from the barriers faced by Britain’s railway?
4 October 2016 | By River Tamoor Baig - Co-Founder, HackTrain
River Tamoor Baig, Co-Founder of HackTrain provides insight into the published B.A.R.R.I.E.R.S. report which identifies 5 major barriers and 13 recommendations for rail industry stakeholders to adopt.
InnoTrans 2016 round-up
29 September 2016 | By Global Railway Review
Last week the global railway industry gathered in Berlin for the 11th edition of InnoTrans. Here, we provide a round-up of this year's event.
LIVE: Q & A with Bruno Magne, ERSA
22 September 2016 | By Ian Hall, Global Railway Review
Join our Global Railway Review correspondent Ian Hall as he wanders the halls of InnoTrans. In this quick Q & A, Ian interviews Bruno Magne, Chief Technology Officer, ERSA...
LIVE: Q & A with Merlin Pitz, Lumino
22 September 2016 | By Ian Hall, Global Railway Review
Join our Global Railway Review correspondent Ian Hall as he wanders the halls of InnoTrans. In this quick Q & A, Ian interviews Merlin Pitz, Sales Manager, Lumino...
