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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.
4 November 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Railway maintenance is being revolutionised by smartphone technology according to Network Rail who supplied 25,000 iOS devices to its workforce.
28 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International LLC, has signed a memorandum of strategic partnership with JSC Infrastructure Railways of Serbia on continuing to develop the country’s rail industry.
27 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Modalohr rail terminal for the direct transfer of lorry freight semi-trailers has been established at the Port of Calais linking the region to Le Boulou on the Franco-Spanish border.
26 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A new Oxford to London rail link has opened thanks to a £320 million investment by franchise operator Chiltern Railways and Network Rail.
22 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK rail industry leaders have unveiled a train punctuality app designed to allow passengers to track train promptness and reliability.
20 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
The National College for High Speed Rail in Doncaster hopes to begin the next development step, after Doncaster Council received the planning application for consideration.
16 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The London Assembly Transport Committee has announced findings of its report on devolution of rail services.
15 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
European rail industry leaders have met with stakeholders and EU decision makers to discuss maintaining Europe’s leadership of the global rail supply market.
14 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A state-of-the-art control centre has opened in the South African province of Gauteng integrating rail traffic management from 35 existing control rooms. The advanced rail traffic management control centre, known as the Gauteng Nerve Centre (GNC), accommodates 35 control rooms in a single location. The GNC constantly monitors each and…
13 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In a trial lasting 6 months, Dutch operator NS will equip railway staff with CCTV body cameras in a measure against aggressive behaviour.
13 October 2015 | By Kate Douetil
Alstom’s high speed Pendolino trains have set a new standard for railway travel in Poland by reaching 5 million kilometres in revenue service.
In this issue: High-Speed & Future Growth in Sweden, Level Crossing Safety, Rolling Stock Developments, Portuguese Rail Strategy, plus lots more...
In our latest free-to-view Level Crossing Safety Supplement, the topic of tackling misuse is covered by Infrabel and Irish Rail, and the British Transport Police highlight their efforts to make level crossings even safer...
1 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Trafikverket, the Swedish transport administration has awarded Alstom a contract to install a €66 million traffic management system covering the entire rail network.
1 October 2015 | By Johnny Restrup-Sørensen, Contract Director for Railway at Femern A/S
Safety for end-users is an integral part of any project, not least the project of building the 18.2km-long Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Fehmarn in Germany and Lolland in Denmark. It encompasses every aspect of the tunnel project. Apart from ensuring that all specific railway and general safety demands are met,…
