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Issue #2 2015 – Digital version
In this issue: Northern Europe regional profile, Bogies / Wheelsets supplement, Germany profile, Track Systems supplement, and much more...
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Sustainability
When it comes to environmentally-friendly travel, rail wins by far. Trains contribute to far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than other forms of transportation. But the rail industry is still under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint further to meet governmental mobility climate change targets.
How are rail organisations working to be more sustainable and what projects and developments are in the spotlight helping the industry meet targets?
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Investment in rail in Britain’s industrial areas
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…
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Network Rail Easter railway improvements
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.
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Issue #1 2015 – Digital version
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...
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Towards a step-change in new rolling stock certification for noise
13 February 2015 | By Nicolas Furio (UNIFE), Estelle Bongini (SNCF) and Ulf Orrenius (Bombardier)
Noise pollution is an important concern. At a European level the Environmental Noise Directive (END) requires noise mapping of large agglomerations and major routes and the development of Action Plans. It is estimated that 14 million people in Europe are exposed to levels of railway noise above 55 dB Lden,…
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Improved lighting at Rainhill station increases satisfaction
10 February 2015 | By Euan Hilton, Northern Rail
A new and innovative lighting system at one of the UK’s most well-known railway heritage sites is pushing Northern Rail’s pioneering approach to sustainability into the limelight. In an interview for Global Railway Review, Euan Hilton, Utilities Contracts and Data Manager at Northern Rail, provides more information on how the…
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Simon Fletcher joins our Editorial Board
Global Railway Review is pleased to announce that Simon Fletcher, Coordinator Europe at the International Union of Railways (UIC) has joined our Editorial Board...
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Issue #6 2014 – Digital version
This issue features a UK Profile, Winter Operations Supplement. Plus, David Whitley at London Midland discusses RTPI strategies in an era of cost-cutting, Jean-Pierre Audoux takes a look at French railway reform and Libor Lochman assesses Noise-Differentiated Track Access Charges...
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Rail Winter Operations supplement
In our latest free-to-view Rail Winter Operations Supplement, industry experts take a look at the work needed for infrastructure and rolling stock in Norway and Finland to keep operations open during harsh winter months, and what tests do trains and tracks go through in a climatic wind tunnel?
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Noise & Vibrations: Noise-Differentiated Track Access Charges
3 December 2014 | By Libor Lochman, Ethem Pekin and Enno Wiebe, CER
Railways have an almost negligible impact on climate and environment compared to other modes of transport. The only remaining environmental challenge for the European rail sector is noise – a side effect of railway operation. For Global Railway Review, Libor Lochman, Executive Director of The Community of European Railway and…
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A holistic approach to sustainability on Crossrail
3 December 2014 | By Dr Michael de Silva, Crossrail
At £15 billion, Crossrail in the UK is the largest infrastructure project in Europe. The new railway will connect 40 stations across London, including Heathrow Airport and Reading in the west with Canary Wharf, Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east. Crossrail will add 10% extra rail capacity for London…
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ContiTech’s sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s rail transport at InnoTrans
25 September 2014 | By ContiTech
From spring systems and bellows materials for rail vehicles to hoses for railway operations to air actuators in pantographs: ContiTech is an experienced partner for the rail vehicle industry, offering innovative rubber and plastic products that meet the highest demands...
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Issue #5 2014 – Digital version
This issue features our InnoTrans 2014 preview, articles from Trafikverket, the North Botnia Line Group, ASTOC, SWERIG and Europakorridoren in our Swedish profile, High-Speed supplement, a look at the Danish Electrification Programme, plus signalling developments for the Liefkenshoek Rail Link...
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Portuguese rail network developments: Challenges and opportunities
18 September 2014 | By António Viana – Director of Strategy and Network Development at REFER
Portugal was affected by the international economic and financial crisis, like the majority of European countries, which determined the request for external help in 2011 and materialised with the Economic and Financial Assistance’s Programme. This context involved a change of strategy regarding public investment in transport infrastructures which became effective…
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ARA – building a brighter future for rail in the Australasian region
18 September 2014 | By Bryan Nye, Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is the peak body representing 170 passenger, freight, track operators and the wider rail supply industry in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, explains Bryan Nye – the Association’s Chief Executive Officer. Our fundamental purpose is to create an environment that will permit the Australasian rail…
