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New approach to sanding dramatically reduces braking distances
Safety, speed of travel and reliability of the rail service will all be improved by the new technology in double variable rate sanders…
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Safety & Security
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.
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Protecting train stations with live facial recognition
It could be said that train stations are a ‘hot spot’ for acts of violence and crime and the frequency of these attacks is only increasing, causing some travellers to feel wary and vulnerable during their journeys. Neil Hendry, Vice President for UK and Europe at Digital Barriers, believes it…
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Workplace violence risks in the railway sector
Although railroad security has been an industry concern for hundreds of years, the specific threat of railway workplace violence has garnered minimal attention. Railway accidents involving fatigue, drugs or hazardous materials have grabbed headlines in recent years, but railroad employees are more likely to encounter incidents of aggression or outright…
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Modern technology continues to dominate rail transport progress in 2018
Convenience, passenger experience and safety and security issues have consistently been part of rail headlines over the last year and looking forward to the year ahead, it is expected for this to continue. Dave Sampson, Commercial Director of Trolex Aporta asks what else will 2018 bring for the future of…
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Almost $5 million raised to protect railways from cyber attacks
As railways adopt more automated, wireless and connected technologies, their most safety-critical assets have become exposed to new and more dangerous types of cyber-attacks…
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GPS based technology used to tackle fog related visibility issues
India's Northeast Frontier Railway (N.F.Railway) has put to use, in all locomotives, a new GPS based system which will auto warn train drivers of distances when approaching stations or crossings, even when visibility is poor…
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Amtrak names Ken Hylander Chief Safety Officer
Amtrak strengthens their team with an experienced safety leader, Ken Hylander, to implement a proven Safety Management System…
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Whitepaper: Auxiliary batteries for railway equipment
Saft explains how rail operators rely on their onboard auxiliary batteries to ensure high levels of reliability, robustness and safety.
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Year in review: Top 25 posts of 2017
We’ve rung the changes in the last 12 months here at Global Railway Review, bidding a fond farewell to the European Railway Review name, launching a brand new annual conference, and getting a fresh new look for our new international focus.
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£2.5 million accessibility scheme at Carshalton station to go ahead
Rail passengers in Carshalton can expect easier journeys as Network Rail’s proposals for step-free access between the station entrances and platforms are approved…
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Simplifying portable precision wheel truing
Unlike obsolete manual lathes, CNC-controlled portable wheel lathes enable safe, precise and fast wheel truing in workshops and on-site. This article explores how Ontario Northland Transportation Commission and Bay Line Railroad have adopted a new approach to wheel profiling…
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The Internet of Rail: How to transform data into asset management improvements
15 December 2017 | By Alstom
In this webinar, Alstom discusses the use of data capturing to aid predictive maintenance of key assets...
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Germany: Transmission Technique at Frankfurt main station
Christine Kraft - Project Manager, ETCS, Deutsche Bahn AG - presents an insight of current business activities of its DB KT business unit
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Cutting the risks of copper cable theft through the IoT
With global copper prices remaining high, cable theft within the rail industry is a problem that continues to damage rail operators leaving them and infrastructure owners with huge costs. What options and solutions exist for the railway industry to safeguard vital copper cabling from thieves? Cyient colleagues Avinash Chaudhari (Assistant…
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Enhancing safety and combating cyber-attacks on high-speed rail in Asia
Sedat Sezgün, Head of Rail, Hima Paul Hildebrandt GmbH, Brühl discusses the benefits that commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) safety controllers, fast becoming the standard, can bring.
