All Climate adaptation & resilience articles
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NewsEurope must invest in rail to avoid future energy shocks warns UNIFE
Europe remains exposed to energy shocks without accelerated rail electrification investment, UNIFE has warned.
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NewsSwedish study proposes smarter switch heating to cut winter rail disruptions
Researchers in Sweden have developed a data driven model to optimise rail switch heating, cutting energy costs and reducing winter delays across the network.
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InterviewHow extreme weather is testing Britain’s railways
Global Railway Review exclusively interviewed experts Professor Brian Haddock, a rail industry specialist, and Professor John Beckford, a cybernetician and management scientist, about how extreme weather tests Britain’s railways and the potential of AI-driven strategies to enhance resilience and safety.
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NewsNetwork Rail launches CIRO-endorsed weather learning programme to improve staff decision-making and resilience
Network Rail and CIRO have introduced a weather learning programme for rail staff, providing training to manage extreme weather and enhance operational decision-making across the network.
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NewsCanadian National Rail has released its Winter Plan for its most challenging months of the year
Canadian National Rail has launched its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, highlighting $3 billion investment, predictive technologies, and partnerships to strengthen resilience and maintain reliable service during extreme conditions.
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NewsDry ice technology to be trialled to clear leaves off UK railway lines
Northern and University of Sheffield to test dry ice cleaning system aimed at removing leaves from UK tracks and reducing seasonal disruption.
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils Ctrl Alt Deleaf in £100m autumn leaf-clearing campaign
Network Rail launches its newest leaf-busting train, Ctrl Alt Deleaf, as part of a £100m effort to tackle autumn disruption.
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NewsUK rail industry launches real-time disruption maps for passengers
UK rail passengers can now access real-time disruption maps, giving instant updates to navigate delays and plan journeys with confidence.
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NewsNetwork Rail develop framework to protect railways from climate change flooding and erosion risks
Network Rail and WSP are collaborating on a framework to standardise flood and erosion response, boosting railway resilience to worsening climate change impacts.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
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ArticleLondon St. Pancras Highspeed’s digital transformation: Embracing innovation with augmented reality
Scott Durno, Head of Technology at London St. Pancras Highspeed, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about their digital transformation, including the use of augmented reality for asset maintenance and improving safety in harsh weather conditions.
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ArticleUNIFE warns growth must be maintained to help EU meet climate targets
Supporters from across the European institutions and other key stakeholders alerted Europe could miss out on creating jobs and reducing transport emissions, if rail failed to secure significant EU funding as part of the new Multi-Financial Framework 2028-2034.
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ArticleExpert View: Resilience in rail: migrating industry from reactive to proactive
Already, volatile weather is threatening the integrity of our railways. Unprecedented rainfall, intense heatwaves and extreme storms are causing upheaval. Rail systems were not designed for such conditions. Assets and operations become harder to assure. As climate change and the extreme weather associated with it intensifies, the challenge of resilience ...
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ArticlePreparing for winter: How Network Rail tackles seasonal weather challenges
Professor Brian Haddock, subject matter expert in the National Weather Team at Network Rail, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about the challenges of preparing the rail network for extreme winter weather and how technology, lessons from past experiences and strategic planning play a vital role in ensuring operational ...
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NewsUSDOT unveils Climate Adaptation Plan 2024-2027
USDOT's 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan focuses on building resilient infrastructure, integrating climate risk into operations and promoting environmental justice through targeted investments.
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NewsNetwork Rail prepares for winter challenges to ensure safe and timely journeys
Network Rail has implemented a comprehensive winter preparedness plan, using specialised equipment and real-time monitoring to keep rail services safe and reliable.
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NewsCTA prepares for winter weather to ensure safe and efficient service
CTA has implemented a variety of winter weather strategies, including specialised equipment and extensive staff training, to ensure safe and reliable service for riders during snow, ice and subzero temperatures.
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NewsBelvoir Rail launches Winter Campaign to ensure smooth train operations
Belvoir Rail's "Get Ahead of Winter" campaign offers railway operators maintenance services, preventive solutions and support to help ensure reliable and efficient train operations during winter.
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NewsNorfolk Southern boosts hurricane relief efforts with additional $400,000 donation
Norfolk Southern Corporation has donated an additional $400,000 to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief, while offering grants to employees affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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NewsNorthern completes fleet modifications early to combat leaf-fall
Northern engineers have completed fleet modifications three months ahead of schedule, implementing innovative technologies to effectively combat autumn leaf-fall and minimise disruption.