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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.
10 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the Algiers metropolitan area rail network.
In this issue: UK profile with articles about Network Rail’s ‘Digital Railway’ programme, Network Rail’s new mobile maintenance machines, a Crossrail update, plus the growth of Govia Thameslink Railway. In our Winter Operations supplement, Trafikverket and London Overground share their winter preparation activities. And Gonzalo Ferre Moltó, ADIF’s President, covers…
9 December 2015 | By Jerry England, Group Digital Railway Director at Network Rail
Jerry England is Group Digital Railway Director at Network Rail where he leads the rail industry programme seeking to accelerate the digital enablement of rail transport. Here he explains that to modernise the UK’s railway network, creating a national strategy for digital capacity is needed which will lead to more…
9 December 2015 | By Gonzalo Ferre Moltó, President, Adif
On 29 September 2015, after the completion of a new section of high-speed line to the North of Spain, between the cities of Valladolid and Leon, Adif achieved another milestone by expanding Spain’s high-speed rail network by 166 new kilometres. Adif’s President, Gonzalo Ferre Moltó, provides more details about the…
8 December 2015 | By London Overground Rail Operations Limited (LOROL)
This year has seen London Overground Rail Operations Limited (LOROL) develop and rollout a series of technology-led innovations that will enhance passenger communications by improving the availability, accessibility and accuracy of information for frontline staff. In this article, Matthew Bromley, Customer Service Project Manager at LOROL, outlines these innovations which…
7 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has awarded a contract for the design and construction of the East West Rail Phase 2 scheme to a joint alliance comprising of Atkins, Laing O’Rourke and VolkerRail.
7 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Level 2 has been completed on the section between Legnica-Wegliniec-Bielawa Dolna of Poland’s E30 line co-existing with conventional signalling equipment...
30 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
HS2 rail link connecting Birmingham to Crewe will open 6 years ahead of schedule in 2027, confirmed Chancellor George Osborne on 30 November 2015.
30 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail’s newly developed Harrogate Station has introduced an interactive Smart Wall designed to allow customers to purchase tickets and view rail and local area information.
16 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eleven people were killed whilst on board a high-speed TGV train during a test run on the recently constructed second section LGV Est line near Strasbourg.
13 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rugby Rail Operating Centre (ROC) officially opened on 11 November 2015 becoming one of twelve new centres that will eventually replace more than 800 signal boxes.
11 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
New regional route managing director of Network Rail, Rob McIntosh, highlights the importance of the electrification and upgrade of two major rail lines and vows to engage with local communities to provide economic growth.
11 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
India’s Ministry of Railways has awarded Alstom a contract to supply Indian Railways with 800 double section freight electric locomotives in a deal worth €3 billion.
6 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The first phase of the Rail Freight Corridor North Sea – Baltic launched on 10 November 2015 boosting the rail freight between North Sea ports and Poland.
6 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Australian Government has announced a Technical and Engineering Advisory Services tender for the Inland Rail project linking Melbourne and Brisbane.
