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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.
31 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Scottish railway network has received financial backing via a syndicate for new electric multiple units to run between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
30 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens are to provide Swiss rail cargo specialist BLS Cargo with 15 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives.
23 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
TX Logistik AG (TXL) has announced an increase in freight service between Herne (Germany) and Malmö (Sweden) from six to eight departures per week.
16 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has announced the extent of railway infrastructure improvements over the Easter period.
Signalling experts Fabio Senesi and Gabriele Ridolfi from Italy’s railway network owner RFI take a look at the current status of ERTMS/ETCS in Italy, plus examine the future development of signalling systems for the country.
More than ever, the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS1) is at the heart of the European strategy for an ever interoperable, high-capacity and safer European railway network. The specifications implemented on key lines and corridors in Europe, but also in an increasing number of countries outside of the European…
In this issue: Belgium & the Netherlands, Signalling Supplement, Turkey's approach to network development, an Interview with Eurostar CEO Nicolas Petrovic, Safety & Security Supplement, plus much more...
In our latest free-to-view Signalling & Telecommunications Supplement, industry experts take a look at supporting the sector and preparing for the future, plus details about current ERTMS/ETCS operation on the RFI network...
In our latest Safety & Security Supplement, Martyn Guiver, Head of Crime Management at Northern Rail provides details about how the UK operator approached increasing its CCTV network and operations, plus we look at the SECRET project at how to assess the risks and consequences of EM attacks on rail…
13 February 2015 | By Suleyman Karaman, Director General, Turkish State Railways
Since 2003, the Turkish government has been paying great importance to investing in the country’s railway system and deeming the mode as being one of the most important aspects of growing sustainable development. Süleyman Karaman, Director General of Turkish State Railways (TCDD), explains that resources have been allocated to the…
6 February 2015 | By Takamasa Hayasaka and Masatoshi Shimizu (RTRI)
There are many kinds of overhead catenary systems and they all interact with pantographs. In Japan, efficiently maintaining the stress of catenary systems is considered as the most important factor for railway safety. Takamasa Hayasaka and Masatoshi Shimizu from the Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI) believe the European rail sector…
23 January 2015 | By Mott MacDonald
The Belgian Mobility and Transport Federal Public Services (FPS) has appointed Mott MacDonald to review European Train Control System (ETCS) plans on the country’s conventional and high-speed rail network...
Global Railway Review is pleased to announce that Simon Fletcher, Coordinator Europe at the International Union of Railways (UIC) has joined our Editorial Board...
19 January 2015 | By Alstom
Alstom has been awarded a contract worth €100 million by Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to supply signalling equipment for the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt...
Railways constantly face increasing terrorism threats – one aspect in particular is electromagnetic (EM) attacks. SECRET – SECurity of the Railway network against Electromagnetic ATtacks – is a research project within the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development, and aims to assess the risks and consequences of EM…
