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Is Finland losing the train to Europe?
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, examines the complexities of differing track gauges, an issue that is arguably limiting Finland’s competitiveness in the rail freight sector.
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Freight
Rail freight is incredibly important. Whether it is helping to remove lorries off the roads and drastically reducing congestion, or transporting goods that we consume every day, all countries rely on rail freight to provide a faster, greener, safer and more efficient way of transporting goods than via road or air.
Our rail freight content focuses on the biggest trends and developments in helping advance cargo movement by rail and create a modal shift.
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Strong grain harvest supports regional rail haulage operations in Australia
3 January 2025 | By
Provider of grain haulage rail services in New South Wales and Victoria, SSR, is successfully rolling out daily operations to help deliver bulk agricultural commodities to both domestic and international markets.
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Tesco wins logistics rail business award
Business group Logistics UK named Tesco the Rail Business of the Year for the second year running at its annual Logistics Awards, held at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Thursday 12 December 2024.
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Sustainable Digital Asset Management in Rail
Explore digital transformation in rail asset management with DELMIA to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
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From coupling to innovation: How DAC enables the full digital freight train vision
Andreas Haller, Lead DAC Module Technology & Operation Intelligent Freight Train at DB Cargo, discusses the transformative potential of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) in revolutionising rail freight efficiency and interoperability across Europe.
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$5 million investment strengthens Australian rail networks
A $5 million investment in regional New South Wales is enhancing rail network resilience, with Brimble's new facility poised to support critical track resurfacing services across Australia.
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In-Depth Focus: Digital Automatic Coupling
In this In-Depth Focus, we explore the role of DAC in optimising European rail freight, how specification, design, testing and pioneering is helping EU-RAIL prepare for DAC and the role DAC might play in the evolution of the rail freight industry.
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Indian Railways overhauling its parcel business towards improved logistics efficiency
Raman Arora, from the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India, shares his insight into Indian Railways’ new integrated cargo service that forms part of plans by the operator to overhaul its parcel business.
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Global Railway Review Issue 4 2024
27 November 2024 | By
Welcome to the winter issue of 2024! Firstly, I’d like to take a moment to thank everyone who has written for Global Railway Review this year. Without your expert insights, research and plans, the rail industry would be standing still. Next, I’d like to thank all our readers from around…
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Experience the power of fully integrated rail systems
Explore how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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RSSB launches AI-powered tool to enhance rail freight safety and efficiency
The Rail Safety and Standards Board's AI-driven tool will help rail freight operators monitor and manage wheelset conditions, aiming to improve safety, reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
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Alstom and Saudi Railway Company forge SAR 300 million partnership to boost rail network
Alstom has partnered with Saudi Railway Company in an agreement to enhance the country's east-west rail corridor, supporting Vision 2030 through advanced technology and local expertise development.
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Rail Review: Gareth Dennis’ new book “How The Railways Will Fix The Future”
Diccon Spain, Political Liaison Officer at Bring Back Euro Trains, reviews the latest literary release from railway engineer, speaker and writer, Gareth Dennis, entitled: ‘How The Railways Will Fix The Future: Rediscovering the Essential Brilliance of the Iron Road’.
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DP World’s Modal Shift Programme reduces UK road congestion and carbon emissions
DP World’s Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has removed 64,000 truck journeys and cut 17,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in its first year by incentivising rail transport.
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Virtual Twins for Rail Simulation
Dive into critical rail freight issues and learn how aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advanced simulation capabilities can provide high-precision virtual testing and validation solutions.
