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The rail industry is harnessing innovative digital solutions that can benefit the railway sector. A world in which trains are never late and rail travel is cheaper, safer and more efficient is on the horizon thanks to radical innovation and technology that has marked the next stage of rail’s digital revolution.
What are the trends and challenges in rail digitalisation and how is the industry moving forward to embrace and adopt solutions?
5 September 2016 | By Torkel Patterson, Vice-Chairman, International High-Speed Rail Association (IHRA)
Torkel Patterson, Vice-Chairman of the International High-Speed Rail Association, discusses the advantages of high-speed rail over other modes of transportation, particularly between viable city-pairs that can support a frequent service...
1 September 2016 | By Claire Yeates, Director at Waterscan
Claire Yeates, Director at Waterscan – an independent consultancy specialising in water sustainability – discusses the impact of next year’s overhaul of the English water supply market and explains how the rail industry can benefit from the opportunity.
31 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
According to Rail Minister Paul Maynard, passengers will see a number of new benefits and services during the next West Midlands rail franchise.
30 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Amtrak has awarded a design and build contract for 28 new high-speed trains to Alstom for operation between Boston and Washington D.C.
30 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Voith Rail Service Center Kiel has won the first contract to overhaul all bogies of the Stadler Flirt fleet from Cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft.
26 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with regional rail authority Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen mbH (LNVG) to provide rail vehicle maintenance and service.
25 August 2016 | By Crister Fritzson, Chief Executive Officer and President of SJ AB
In Global Railway Review Issue 5 2016, Crister Fritzson – Chief Executive Officer and President of SJ AB – will be sharing some insights into the history of Sweden’s oldest and largest train operator; its recent developments and plans for the future.
23 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Chinese rolling stock manufacturer CCRC has announced its standardised bullet trains entered passenger service in the country’s Liaoning province on 15 August 2016.
19 August 2016 | By Quintiq
In this whitepaper, find out how tapping into the power of pricing analytics, rail freight operators will stand not only to reap financial gains fast, but secure a strong position to compete ― and win ― in the future.
19 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A tender has been issued for a Joint Development Partner to assist in the development of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail project.
18 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Institute of Railway Research is exploring the possibility of fitting self-powered wireless sensors to improve level crossing safety.
18 August 2016 | By Sophie Krishnan, General Manager, Business and Ancillaries, Trainline
Sophie Krishnan, General Manager of Business and Ancillaries at Trainline looks at why business travellers are swapping plane for train on high speed routes in Europe.
16 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Regulated rail fares will increase 1.9 percent across England, Scotland and Wales next year with the figure determined by July's Retail Prices Index (RPI). The rail industry gives its reaction...
16 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Campaign for Better Transport has called for the introduction of part-time season tickets following today’s annual rail fare increase.
12 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has awarded Siemens Rail Automation the Port Talbot West Phase 1 resignalling contract which will see the last section of the Great Western Mainline converted for electrification.
