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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 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Destatis, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office has reported a 4.2 percent decrease in German rail freight transportation during the first quarter of 2015.
4 June 2015 | By James Lewis, Network Rail
As the railway Infrastructure Manager in the UK, Network Rail is entering uncharted territory – new possibilities in traffic management are opening up through the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), and the ability to measure the performance of the infrastructure in ways not previously imagined is becoming increasingly available.…
4 June 2015 | By Julia Lamb, ERFA Secretary General
ERFA, the European Rail Freight Association, brings together the newcomers on the European rail market. ERFA’s members range from railway undertakings to wagon keepers, freight forwarders, leasing companies and national rail associations, covering the whole value chain of rail transportation across Europe. All members are united in a commitment to…
3 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The University of Huddersfield’s Institute for Railway Research will be participating in the In2Rail programme to develop new technologies ensuring railways are fit for the future.
2 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Translink NI Railways has announced the start of a major engineering project to complete re-signalling works and a passing loop on the Coleraine to Londonderry railway line.
2 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Danish rail company Banedanmark has awarded Siemens and construction company Per Aarsleff AS the contract to electrify nine rail routes totalling 1300 kilometres.
22 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Figures recorded by the Office of Rail and Road suggest a 10 percent increase in UK rail freight carrying construction goods in the year to April 2015.
21 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The world’s longest rail freight route has begun operation between the cities of Madrid and Yiwu on the east coast of China.
19 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Banedanmark, the Danish company responsible for rail maintenance and traffic control, is in final stage negotiations with joint venture Aarsleff-Siemens on the electrification of the Danish railway network.
15 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Norwegian Ministry for Transport & Communications has outlined plans for railway reform in the in the transport system.
14 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail will introduce a further eight electric trains to the North West service on the 17th May 2015 increasing the total number operating to ten.
12 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The £6.5 million Track to the Future project, developed in partnership with the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), begins construction of new test facilities.
12 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A recent study has revealed UK rail passengers spend half their journey time on a mobile connected device.
11 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
VTG Aktiengesellschaft has unveiled Europe’s first tank wagon for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) distribution.
11 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe will be unveiling a conceptual train interior for UK high speed rail at the 2015 Railtex exhibition in Birmingham.
