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Issue #5 2016 – Digital version
In this issue: Focus on progress and future plans in Sweden; High-Speed Rail Developments; Wheelset Design & Development; InnoTrans show preview; And much more...
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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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Solution Paper: Winning the rail franchise bid
5 September 2016 | By Quintiq
This solution paper shows you how to put your rail franchise bid at the frontline with: a resilient timetable, optimal rolling stock, crew planning and complex unit & crew diagramming that can be created and revised quickly in real time.
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Destination: Efficiency
Destination: Efficiency
Arrival Time: Spring 2017
1 September 2016 | By Claire Yeates, Director at Waterscan
Claire Yeates, Director at Waterscan – an independent consultancy specialising in water sustainability – discusses the impact of next year’s overhaul of the English water supply market and explains how the rail industry can benefit from the opportunity.
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First Elizabeth line journey marked as Crossrail reaches 75% complete
1 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Mayor of London has marked 75 percent completion of Crossrail whilst on-board the first Elizabeth line station-to-station journey from Custom House to Canary Wharf.
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Government announces invitation to tender for West Midlands rail franchise
31 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
According to Rail Minister Paul Maynard, passengers will see a number of new benefits and services during the next West Midlands rail franchise.
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RSSB announces new Safety Management Intelligence System
25 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The RSSB has announced the introduction of a new on-line safety reporting system. The Safety Management Intelligence System is due to go live on 05 December 2016.
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The future of train travel for SJ
25 August 2016 | By Crister Fritzson, Chief Executive Officer and President of SJ AB
In Global Railway Review Issue 5 2016, Crister Fritzson – Chief Executive Officer and President of SJ AB – will be sharing some insights into the history of Sweden’s oldest and largest train operator; its recent developments and plans for the future.
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Whitepaper: Pricing for profit in rail freight
19 August 2016 | By Quintiq
In this whitepaper, find out how tapping into the power of pricing analytics, rail freight operators will stand not only to reap financial gains fast, but secure a strong position to compete ― and win ― in the future.
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Wireless sensors could be answer to improving level crossing safety
18 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Institute of Railway Research is exploring the possibility of fitting self-powered wireless sensors to improve level crossing safety.
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Productivity gives rail the competitive edge over air
18 August 2016 | By Sophie Krishnan, General Manager, Business and Ancillaries, Trainline
Sophie Krishnan, General Manager of Business and Ancillaries at Trainline looks at why business travellers are swapping plane for train on high speed routes in Europe.
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Staff responsibility in case rail accidents get further attention
Regular blogger Peter van der Mark looks at the developments around the Spanish high-speed rail accident in Santiago de Compostela following ERA intervention.
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Internet of Trains – How digitisation creates new value opportunities
11 August 2016 | By Siemens Mobility
Digitisation has reached the world of trains in tremendous speed. Trains are generating large volumes of data and this webinar describes how rail operators and maintainers can use such data to improve their businesses and generate more value from their assets.
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Abellio awarded East Anglia rail franchise
10 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Operator Abellio has been named winning bidder of the East Anglia rail franchise from October 2016 for nine years.
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Hull Trains installs state-of-the-art CCTV system on-board all trains
8 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains has installed a sophisticated IP-Based CCTV System on-board all trains coinciding with the launch of a new customer safety campaign.
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In-cab signalling system successfully tested in new trains for the Thameslink Programme
3 August 2016 | By Network Rail
An advanced signalling system that will allow trains to travel every two to three minutes through central London has been successfully tested for the first time using Govia Thameslink Railway’s new Siemens Class 700 trains...
