All articles by Elizabeth Jordan - Global Railway Review
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Digitalisation
Welcome to the forefront of rail innovation! Global Railway Review is proud to present our latest Track Insight digital report on Digitalisation. This comprehensive report delves into the profound technological evolution that is reshaping every facet of the rail sector, moving beyond buzzwords to reveal tangible realities.
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NewsSome big lifts for the $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal
With the Australian Government focused on lifting economic productivity, the delivery of the Intermodal Terminal Company's $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) will significantly enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of freight and logistics operations and services in both the Victorian and national supply chains.
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ArticleDB Cargo UK takes Pride to the next level
Doncaster Pride 2025 is just a few days away and for the very first time, Doncaster-based rail freight operator DB Cargo UK has sponsored the event. The sponsorship is part of a range of activities coordinated by the company’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Council, which was established in 2024. ...
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ArticleHow a rail legend’s dedication inspired a folk song
In an industry often perceived as being driven by infrastructure and machinery, the human element remains undeniably crucial. Few exemplify this better than 85 year old Siggy Cragwell BEM, a station assistant at Elstree & Borehamwood, and Thameslink’s oldest employee.
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ArticleGlobal Safety Evidence Centre launched to tackle rail industry safety challenges
We spoke to Nancy Hey, Director of Evidence and Insight at Lloyd’s Register Foundation, about the latest investment into safety in critical infrastructure sectors, including the rail industry, and what it could mean for the future.
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NewsTrain operators commit to ending violence against women and girls
TransPennine Express have become the latest publicly owned train operator to achieve White Ribbon accreditation by developing a three-year action plan to tackle abuse, harassment and VAWG.
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ArticleNever Mind the Gap: opportunities for women after career breaks
TransPennine Express (TPE) and Network Rail have spent two weeks showing a group of women who have had a career break how working in rail could be a good fit for them.
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NewsPete Waterman’s Making Tracks heading for The Greatest Gathering
Alstom is partnering with Key Model World to deliver the Model Railway Village, as part of The Greatest Gathering railway extravaganza taking place in Derby next month.
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NewsRail industry leaders urge action on Midland Main Line electrification
The Rail Forum (RF) and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) have written a joint letter to Rail Minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, responding to the Government’s decision announced last week to ‘pause’ the Midland Main Line electrification upgrade.
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NewsAgreement between Australia’s largest rail freight company and Victoria’s largest intermodal
In a major development for both the Victorian and national rail supply chains, Australia’s largest rail freight company and the state’s newest and largest intermodal terminal have signed an agreement for the utilisation of the facility for the handling of containerised freight for up to nine years.
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NewsThe 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans)
The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has recently issued the "Reply of the Ministry of Commerce on Agreeing to Hold the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition", approving the China Association of Metros to host the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans) in Qingdao Shandong ...
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NewsLogistics Awards 2025 entry deadline has been extended
Have you completed a project in the last 12 months that stands out from the crowd? Landed a contract that has changed your business for the better? Or have colleagues achieved something truly remarkable that should be celebrated?
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NewsThe Rail Industry Association celebrates 150 years!
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) marked its 150th anniversary with a special celebration in London on 10th July, bringing together its members and the wider railway industry, policy makers and influencers, key stakeholders, and communications and media professionals.
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NewsFlash flooding vs freight rail
The recent flash floods that swept through Texas have delivered a stark and immediate lesson on the escalating vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events.
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NewsTransport for the North responds to Green light for road and rail upgrades
As of July 8th and 9th, 2025, the UK government has given the green light to over 50 road and rail upgrades across the country, backed by a £92 billion investment as part of its "Plan for Change."
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ArticleThe new plaque for the WW2 train driver killed in line of duty revealed
Historians have uncovered the story of a devastating attack in Sussex which resulted in the first death of a train driver in WW2.
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NewsTPE invests over £530k in new Glasgow depot
TransPennine Express (TPE) has opened the doors to its brand-new Glasgow depot at Caledonian Chambers, following an investment of more than £530,000.
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News€295.5 million granted to further support Rail Baltica
Rail Baltica global project coordinator RB Rail AS announced that the Rail Baltica project has been awarded an additional €295.5 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport call within the current multi-annual budget period.
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ArticleFrom Data to Decisions: Unlocking Rail Potential with Digital Twins
In today’s measurement-rich environment, rail and transit owner-operators have access to more data than ever, from track geometry and IoT to inspection logs and environmental conditions. But the real challenge lies not in collecting data, but in making it actionable.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.