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Advances to rail signalling and train control systems are set to make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. Read our content that follows the various strategies being implemented and what the benefits are of new digital signalling, control and communications solutions for the railway industry.
In our latest free-to-view Signalling & Telecommunications Supplement, Libor Lochman, Executive Director of CER and Monika Heiming, Executive Director of EIM, promote better ERTMS development and deployment, plus there’s an event preview of the UIC ERTMS World Conference...
4 February 2016 | By Nikolaos Athanasopoulos and Panagiotis Georgas, TRAINOSE
TRAINOSE S.A, the Greek railway operator, is currently developing and testing an innovative on-board wireless system that will provide its intercity passengers with entertainment facilities including movies, music, e-books and e-magazines, as well as Wi-Fi internet access. For Global Railway Review, Strategic Planning Senior Adviser at TRAINOSE, Nikolaos Athanasopoulos and…
The association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM) was established in 2002 to promote the interests and views of independent infrastructure managers in Europe. With 12 members and two associate members, EIM represents over 50% of the EU’s railway lines. Currently, all EIM members have ERTMS projects implemented, ongoing or…
Recognised as the voice of European railways for more than 25 years, the role of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) is to represent the interests of its members by actively providing input to EU policy. Their objective is to contribute to a regulatory environment that enhances…
25 January 2016 | By Daniel Davis, Train Driver, Gloucester Depot
In a blog for Global Railway Review, Daniel Davis delves into the history of the Swindon to Gloucester route known as the ‘ Golden Valley Line ’
21 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL) have announced plans to improve regional rail travel across London and the south east.
20 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Netherlands Railways (NS) has named the four shortlisted bidders who will enter the final stage of the tender process to supply new intercity EMUs.
11 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail has announced it is to invest £264,000 in new Customer Information Screens (CIS) at stations across Cheshire.
23 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurotunnel has revealed Le Shuttle Freight carried a record number of trucks on services to and from Folkestone and Coquelles during 2015.
22 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway
The German Railway Authority has approved Bombardier’s TRAXX AC3 Last Mile locomotive for rail freight operation in Germany...
18 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, European Railway
China Railway Corp. (CRC) has awarded a contract to supply 80 high speed sleeper train cars to the Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd. (BST) joint venture...
This article explores the rail industry shift from a national to international focus and how rail professionals can learn from each other.
16 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A test train has for the first time operated under control of the ETCS (European Train Control System) marking six years of development work by the Thameslink Programme.
14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the proposed Mumbai – Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project commonly referred to as the Bullet Train project.
14 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A programme designed to fit more than 60 open level crossings with barriers is now complete, improving safety and reducing the risk of a road vehicle collision with a train.
