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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.
7 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
At a dinner-debate held in Brussels by Rail Forum Europe, a coordinated approach was proposed for the implementation of digital technology in the rail system. In order to fully unleash digital potential, a long-term vision and coordinated approach among all rail stakeholders was recognised within the framework of the EU…
7 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens Rail Automation has been awarded the Network Rail contract for GRIP 3 works to deliver a European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 overlay for the Great Western Main Line.
5 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Xrail Alliance, comprising of six European freight companies, has stepped up efforts to enhance the international Wagonload for rail freight.
30 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Heathrow Express has announced it is to install platform gap-fillers at stations to reduce the risk of passenger accidents.
28 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) have signed an agreement to extend the use of Sentinel helping to create the ‘One Industry One Card’ vision.
28 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In an opening ceremony in Melzo, Milan, Contship Italia Group celebrated the reopening of the enlarged Rail Hub Milano.
27 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Frecciarossa 1000 high speed train has made its maiden journey from Milan to Rome and it due to begin commercial service in June 2015...
24 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The BBC has reported a planned rail signalling upgrade may be vulnerable to cyber-attacks that could cause a serious crash.
22 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail announces the introduction of contactless payment technology at all staffed ticket offices on the network.
21 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The final signalling contract for the Polish section of the E59 rail corridor between Wroclaw to Poznan has been awarded to Bombardier by Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A...
21 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK train operator South West Trains will install GreenSpeed Driver Advisory System to its trains to improve reliability and punctuality across the network.
9 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has ordered the upgrade of signalling equipment on Chiltern Main Line and Cherwell Valley Line for completion in 2016.
In this issue: Northern Europe regional profile, Bogies / Wheelsets supplement, Germany profile, Track Systems supplement, and much more...
7 April 2015 | By Gottfried Eymer, CEO, DB Schenker Rail Scandinavia A/S
National governments have to create level playing fields between rail and road, writes Gottfried Eymer, CEO of DB Schenker Rail Scandinavia A/S. Driven by globalisation and changes within manufacturing industries, the demand for freight transportation is increasing to levels never seen before. Various things like raw materials, consumer goods and…
7 April 2015 | By Paul Johnson, Research and Lobbying Assistant, the Industrial Communities Alliance
The Industrial Communities Alliance is the all-party association representing more than 60 local authorities in the industrial areas of England, Scotland and Wales. In October 2014 the Alliance published proposals for investment in rail in Britain’s industrial areas in a document called ‘Tracks to Work’. Paul Johnson, Research and Lobbying…
