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DB Cargo UK begins ETCS retrofit works at Toton depot to modernise Class 66 fleet
DB Cargo UK begins major mobilisation at Toton to retrofit Class 66s with ETCS, creating new infrastructure and engineering jobs.
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Rolling Stock
The term rolling stock in the rail transportation industry refers to any vehicle that moves along a railway track. Global Railway Review’s coverage of rolling stock includes developments in mainline and high-speed passenger trains, plus rail freight locomotives and heavy-haul wagons.
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Australia’s rail renaissance: a nation on the move
Paul Comfort recently returned from a 10 day tour of public transport in Australia where he was a guest speaker at AusRail, the Australasian Railway Association’s annual conference and met with numerous national rail leaders. From that trip he brings this report.
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Tackling operational complexities in railway maintenance
Camlin Rail’s Managing Director, Paul Fleming, discusses the operational complexities in railway maintenance and how Camlin Rail’s next generation solutions are helping to transform the future of railways.
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Interview Spotlight: MATISA on 80 years of innovation in railway maintenance
As MATISA marks its 80th anniversary in 2025, the company reflects on its proud heritage while driving the future of railway infrastructure forward. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Simone Amorosi, Product Director at MATISA, speaks with Elizabeth Jordan from Global Railway Review about how the company balances legacy with innovation,…
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In-Depth Focus: Rail Asset Management
As rail networks modernise and expand, the role of intelligent, resilient asset management has become more vital than ever.
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Global Railway Review Spring/ Summer Issue 2025
Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of 2025! As always, thank you to the expert voices across the rail industry who continue to contribute their insights and vision to Global Railway Review. Your work drives the conversations and innovations that are shaping the future of rail.
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CETEST and ASC Sensors drive innovation in rail testing with advanced accelerometers and gyroscopes
CETEST partners with ASC Sensors to enhance rail testing accuracy, using robust accelerometers and gyroscopes for high-speed, comfort, and safety evaluations.
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North Carolina and Virginia Stations remain in high-demand
Train travel is booming across the U.S., with North Carolina and Virginia seeing some of the highest traffic in the Southeast. In Fiscal Year 2024, the top stations in the region were the Staples Mill Road Station in Richmond, Va., and in Alexandria, Va., Charlotte, N.C., Raleigh, N.C, the Auto Train Station in Lorton, Va., and Norfolk, Va.
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Eurostar responds to recent ORR report
Eurostar has stated that it welcomes this independent study by the Office of Road and Rail. It confirms what Eurostar has said all along...
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Gemini Trains responds to ORR report released today
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) says Eurostar’s London depot would be able if required to accommodate additional trains, following its receipt of an independent report it commissioned to investigate the matter. The report, published today, assessed the capacity at the operator’s Temple Mills International facility.
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New Channel Tunnel challenger announced
A new train operating company, named Gemini, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by industry veteran Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini services will run initially between London and Paris/Brussels – with further exciting destinations currently being developed.
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London 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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East Japan Railway Company Unveils E10 Shinkansen Train
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has revealed the first images and animation of its new high-speed E10 Shinkansen train, designed by a UK-based design consultancy.
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Locomotives upgraded to ETCS baseline 3 in Scandinavia
RAILPOOL has celebrated a milestone for their fleet’s future viability: the upgrade to ETCS (European Train Control System) baseline version 3.4 of all locomotives in Scandinavia is complete.
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DB Cargo signs major contract to fit Class 66 locomotives with ETCS
DB Cargo UK has signed a major contract with Siemens Mobility to begin fitting the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to the UK’s Class 66 freight locomotives.
