Unmanned level crossings will be eliminated from India by 2020
Although the number of accidents on track crossings have reduced, Indian Railways is determined to prevent as many injuries as possible; removing all unmanned crossings…
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Railways face continued growth in passenger ridership numbers and increased demand for rail freight operations. To cope, rail systems must adapt to their changing environment and provide networks that are both safe and secure.
Although the number of accidents on track crossings have reduced, Indian Railways is determined to prevent as many injuries as possible; removing all unmanned crossings…
The Caulfield to Dandenong level crossing removal project in Melbourne, Australia, recently reached the end of a crucial phase of construction. As part of the project to remove nine level crossings on the Cranbourne/Pakenham line in south east Melbourne, large-scale specialist machinery successfully completed a final section of elevated rail…
Following the city's request, more than $30,000 for rail crossing safety has been granted to Auburn, meaning the illumination, visibility and overall safety of the crossings will be improved…
The grant programme, Local Trax, aims to encourage partnership between the state, local governments, private businesses and railroads to increase safety, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life...
There are 200,000 railroad crossings across the U.S. and only 80,000 emergency response vehicles travelling the nation's roads daily. Instead of adding more vehicles onto the roads and creating more pollution, responders should receive quality training…
Railways simply cannot afford to be unprepared or surprised by equipment and asset downtime. With intelligent predictive maintenance solutions in place, and advanced ways of analysing data, assets can perform more reliably helping to improve the capacity of networks and deliver a better passenger experience.
In an interview with Global Railway Review, Johan Björkman, Managing Director (Nordics) at AECOM, discusses the value of adapting to innovation in the rail sector, the importance of investing in technical expertise to meet future challenges, and the prospects and opportunities for AECOM in the Nordic region...
Discover how intelligent predictive maintenance techniques and innovative ways of analysing data are key in assisting railways to reduce costs and perform more reliably
The United States of America and Federal Railroad Administrator, Ronald Batory, have identified safety in the rail sector to be a consistent focus within their work…
Richard Revis, Senior Manager – Bodyworn at Digital Barriers, comments on how railway workers who often work alone or operate in remote areas, deserve the security of knowing they have support and assistance on hand in an emergency…
Amir Levintal, CEO, Cylus, discusses how a modern security approach is required to protect the rail network and its customers from the ever-developing cyber-threats…
The Public Utilities Commision of Ohio (PUCO) approves new devices to be installed at crossings; improving safety and efficiency whilst reducing the number of collisions...
A former RAF officer will be the new chair of the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) board beginning 5 March 2018…
The railway industry is experiencing a critical phase in its existence. They face numerous challenges and changes which they must overcome to ensure they remain reliable and sustainable in the future. Some of the issues that need urgent attention include increasing competition from other modes of transport, the massive costs…
ZEDAS GmbH develops software products for the maintenance management of vehicle fleets and technical systems and for the logistical management of rail traffic...