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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.
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...
2 August 2016 | By Graham Ellis
For my next blog on Global Railway Review I have chosen a very topical subject to share with you, security but perhaps not in the vein you might expect...
1 August 2016 | By Network Rail
New pictures reveal how the main building at the new Cambridge North railway station is taking shape as work ramps up in the run-up to the station opening in 2017...
In this issue: Infrastructure Construction; Level Crossing Safety supplement; Signalling supplement; Condition Monitoring; And much more...
In our latest Level Crossing Safety Supplement, Estonian Railways and the Finnish Transport Agency share their safety plans and progress, plus CER’s Libor Lochman highlights the need for public authorities, road organisations and users to play their part in contributing to level crossing safety...
25 July 2016 | By Global Railway Review
MATISA Matériel Industriel SA has unveiled its two latest on-track machines (OTM), demonstrating new opportunities for narrow gauge track maintenance.
It is no secret that railway track switches – which have worked the same way for over 200 years – face stubborn reliability issues and costly maintenance bills. The signalling, detection and locking systems built into and around switches can slow things down and significantly reduce network capacity.
22 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
FirstGroup has signed its first commuter rail contract in the United States for the operation and maintenance of a commuter rail service linking Denton and Dallas counties in Texas.
22 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The North East Combined Authority has agreed a Metro and Local Rail Strategy designed to improve passenger journeys and kick-start the expansion of local rail in North East England.
18 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first all-electric train has been successfully tested on the Great Western Railway as part of Network Rail’s electrification project.
Finland is establishing a new level crossing strategy combining maintenance, planning, collaboration, technology, information technology, and communications in order to reduce the number of level crossing accidents in the country. Jarmo Koistenen, Traffic Safety Specialist from the Finnish Transport Agency, explains more.
As of today, the infrastructure of Estonian Railways Ltd (AS Eesti Raudtee) has 153 public level crossings. Out of these, 116 are equipped with automated traffic signals (ATS), 34 of which are in turn equipped with automated barriers. Out of the total 153 crossings, 37 are not regulated at all,…
14 July 2016 | By Michael Robson, Managing Director, Robsons' International Railway Consultancy
Michael Robson of Robsons' International Railway Consultancy provides an overview of DESTinationRAIL, a Decision Support Tool for Rail Infrastructure Managers funded by the EU Horizon 2020 initiative.
Level crossings represent a safety risk that affects much more than just railways’ performance. The consequences of a collision between a train and a road vehicle, a cyclist, or a pedestrian often have a dramatic outcome. The European rail sector constantly strives to improve safety at level crossings to reduce…
13 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Railway electrification on the Great Western Mine Line is making progress in Bristol in preparation for a new fleet of longer, faster, quieter and greener electric trains.
