All Europe articles – Page 14
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ArticleThe second phase of the FRMCS introduction begins
Dan Mandoc, Head of FRMCS at the UIC, breaks down the achievements reached so far in the development of the Future Railways Mobile Communication System (FRMCS).
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NewsMoU signed between RailNetEurope and Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking
EU-RAIL and RNE signed the MoU to formalise their commitment to foster an integrated, high-capacity European railway network by eliminating barriers to interoperability.
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ArticleRiding the success of rail: The role of the railway in keeping our cities innovative for the future
Global Railway Review sits down with the Rail Unit at UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, to discuss the work being carried out alongside their members to drive forward the rail sector.
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ArticleETCS milestone reached on Belgium’s railway network
Belgian railway infrastructure manager, Infrabel, has equipped over half of the Belgian railway network with the European Train Control System (ETCS). For Global Railway Review, Benoît Gilson, CEO of Infrabel, provides details about this milestone, the challenges and the importance of this strategically important safety project for Belgium and Europe.
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NewsHS2 launch new construction apprenticeships
HS2 have launched a new apprenticeship programme with construction partner EKFB which is designed to provide applicants with hands-on insight.
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ArticleQ&A with Midlands Connect’s Maria Machancoses: Opportunities for the Midlands
Maria Machancoses, CEO of Midlands Connect, spoke to Global Railway Review during Railtex about some of the biggest challenges currently facing the rail industry and the ways that Midlands Connect are dealing with them.
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NewsSiemens Mobility extend service contract for rail vehicles in the North of England
As part of the €530 million contract extension, Siemens Mobility will maintain 51-strong Class 185 train fleet for a further eight years, until 2031.
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NewsGTR’s first Class 387/1 completes static testing of digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR’s first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has completed static testing of new digital ETCS in-cab signalling equipment.
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ArticleTrains will be the backbone of tomorrow’s mobility
Exclusively for Global Railway Review, Georges Gilkinet, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Mobility, explains that although Belgium may be a small country, it has great ambitions; especially when it comes to the transformation of the country’s rail sector.
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ArticleThe software-based platform that protects against rail cyber attacks
CEO and Co-Founder of Cervello, Roie Onn, discusses the thinking behind the Cervello software-based platform and how it detects vulnerabilities and suspicious network behaviour, protecting against cyber-attacks, without disruption to rail services.
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Tesmec Rail and Škoda Group sign collaboration agreement for green solutions
Tesmec Rail have signed a collaboration agreement with Škoda Group for electrically powered traction solutions.
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NewsNorthern announce new interim Regional Director for the North West
Northern have announced that Craig Harrop will be the new interim Regional Director for Northern in the North West.
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NewsSWR complete major refurbishment on 85-year-old Malden Manor station
South Western Railway have completed a major refurbishment on Malden Manor station ahead of its 85th birthday.
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NewsNew proposals bring East West Rail Oxford-Cambridge rail service one step closer
East West Railway Company has published its East West Rail update which details plans to bring investment to the Oxford and Cambridge region.
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ArticleSiemens’ next-generation hybrid multiple units
Elmar Zeiler, Head of the Commuter and Regional Trains Unit at Siemens Mobility, tells us more about their alternative drive system, Mireo Plus; how it works, the benefits and market reactions so far.
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NewsNorthern appoint new Regional Director for Yorkshire, Humberside and East Midlands
Northern have announced that Kerry Peters will succeed Tony Baxter as the Regional Director in Yorkshire, Humberside and the East Midlands.
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ArticleQ&A with Network Rail’s Simon Kendler: Diversity and inclusion in rail
Simon Kendler, National Vice-Chair for Young Rail Professionals and Regional Freight Manager for Network Rail, discusses the importance of developing diversity in the rail industry and describes how the Railtex event highlighted inclusion.
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NewsOld Northern uniforms to be recycled into insulation
Northern are set to recycle old uniforms no longer needed by staff as part of a new environmental push.
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NewsHS2 bridge receives planning from Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council approve plans for new HS2 Ltd Curzon No.2 viaduct
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NewsUNIFE and CER welcome the outcome of Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation negotiations
The outcome of the negotiations on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation now includes rail under its scope.