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Nomad Digital to provide broadband communication services for Caltrain
Nomad Digital have been awarded two contracts to supply, implement, operate, and maintain a turnkey Trackside Radio Network for Caltrain.
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Regs & Legs
Railways are often controlled by governmental or independent safety and economic regulators, responsible for ensuring that railway operators and infrastructure managers comply with certain laws and standards. Regulatory aspects include funding requirements, access to railway networks and controlling the licenses of the operators of railway assets. Regulators also enforce consumer/passenger protection law in relation to the railway.
What are the emerging and evolving topics around railway regulation, legislation and standards?
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Most read articles of 2022: Global Railway Review’s Top 10
Take a look at Global Railway Review’s most read articles of 2022, including the impact of open-access competition, Saudi Arabia Railway’s growth plans, digital twins at HS1, and Stockholm Central Stations masterplan.
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In-Depth Focus: Noise & Vibrations
Despite railways being an efficient and environmentally sustainable mode of transport, there are increasing concerns around the harmful effects of noise and vibrations. The articles in this In-Depth Focus cover the actions taken to minimise vibrations caused by trains in Spain’s Getafe Tunnel, and an Acoustic Consultant explains why noise and…
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UK Business Minister tours University of Birmingham railway research centre
Nusrat Ghani, UK Business Minister, has toured the University of Birmingham to learn about its world-leading research in railway innovation.
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RIA Scotland welcome rail investment plans
RIA Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s Budget which saw a commitment to a sustained level of rail funding in 2023-24.
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In-Depth Focus: Preparing for Winter
The winter months can be very challenging for railways; sharp drops in temperatures and harsh weather events can threaten major disruption to services. But as the articles in this In-Depth Focus explain, by putting in place robust preparation plans and coherent and consistent strategies, network disturbance can be kept to…
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Renfe orders 49 additional Coradia Stream trains
Renfe have awarded Alstom a contract worth almost €370 million to supply additional Coradia Stream high-capacity trains.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including how networks prepare for harsh winter weather; projects to reduce noise and vibrations; digital twins for Canada's trains; and much more!
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NS orders 60 double-decker trains from CAF
NS has awarded CAF a contract, valued at more than €600 million, for the supply a new fleet of 60 double-decker trains for intercity services.
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Thales win contract to modernise Madrid-Seville high-speed line
Thales have won an Adif contract for the installation of 235 new DCO cabinets on the Madrid-Seville high-speed line.
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USDOT announce largest funding in over 50 years for U.S. intercity passenger rail
The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the availability of almost $2.3 billion in funding to expand and modernise intercity passenger rail.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 05-09 Dec 2022.
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Federal government and DB sign agreement on German digital rail system
Deutsche Bahn and the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport have signed a new agreement to push ahead with planning for the digital rail system in Germany.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group to open subsidiary in Shanghai
ÖBB RCG will have a full local presence in Shanghai from early 2023, expanding its position in Eurasia.
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ARA research finds more people returning to rail amidst cost-of-living pressures
New research by the Australasian Railway Association has found that passengers are more likely to use rail due to the cost-of-living crisis.
