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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.
1 October 2015 | By Crister Fritzson, CEO of Swedish passenger train operator SJ
In Sweden there is now a solid majority in the parliament in favour of building high-speed rail lines between Stockholm and Gothenburg, and Stockholm and Malmö. The government has therefore appointed a group of negotiators – the National Negotiation on Housing and Infrastructure – with the mission of enabling a…
1 October 2015 | By Stefan Engdahl, Director of Market and Planning at the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket)
Within a foreseeable future, Sweden will have its first high-speed railway, writes Stefan Engdahl, Director of Market and Planning at the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). After years of discussions and investigations, there is now wide majority support for a large investment, which also includes new housing and improved public transport.…
30 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Under plans announced on 30 September 2015, rail electrification work will restart on TransPennine and Midland Mainline routes as part of a plan to re-establish Network Rail’s upgrade programme.
24 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The UK government’s High Speed Two (HS2) rail project reached a significant milestone in its development with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announcing the bidding process for the first phase of work.
22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Spain’s Administrator of Railway Infrastructure (ADIF) awards Spanish high-speed rail signalling systems and maintenance services contract to a Bombardier, Alstom and Indra consortium...
15 September 2015 | By Icomera
Icomera is one of Sweden’s fastest growing technology companies...
15 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains, operated by First, is trialling an industry-first on board USB charger for mobile devices without the need for customers to carry bulky three-pin plugs.
14 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide a £1 billion investment for the London transport network in the form of a 35 year loan.
11 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Mayor of London has welcomed the creation of the West Anglia Taskforce to support the case for vital rail improvements between the capital, Cambridge and Stansted.
10 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Stockholm’s commuter train operator Stockholmstag has developed a model known as ‘The commuter prognosis’ that can predict delays up to two hours in the future. The operator has developed a mathematical algorithm that uses big data to visualise the entire commuter train system two hours into the future. The new…
4 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hull Trains announce a £68 million pound investment towards new high-speed trains improving connectivity to the capital.
19 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Rail Freight Group (RFG) has urged politicians to support cross channel rail freight ahead of a planned meeting between UK Home Secretary Theresa May and French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve.
18 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) celebrates 175 years of the Railway Inspectorate (RI) and its work improving rail health and safety in Britain.
12 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A nine metre tunnel-boring machine has begun work to reconstruct the Farnworth Tunnel, part of a railway electrification project between Manchester and Preston.
In this issue: Project updates from Austria, Switzerland and Italy, a look at LED station displays, the future for the South East Flexible Ticketing (SEFT) Programme, an update on the development of Birmingham New Street Station, and much more...
