All articles by Gabriel Higgins – Page 12
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NewsCommission adopts telematics regulation to standardise rail data sharing
New EU rules establish common standards for rail data interoperability, supporting passenger services, freight digitalisation and transparent business to business data exchange.
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NewsSwedish study proposes smarter switch heating to cut winter rail disruptions
Researchers in Sweden have developed a data driven model to optimise rail switch heating, cutting energy costs and reducing winter delays across the network.
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NewsAlstom deepens Stilfold partnership to advance lightweight steel train components
Alstom and Swedish start-up Stilfold expand collaboration to scale origami-inspired steel technology, targeting lighter, lower-carbon and more cost-effective train structures.
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NewsRail reliability taskforce sets long term reforms to strengthen Singapore network
Singapore’s rail reliability taskforce will implement phased technical, operational and workforce reforms to strengthen asset resilience, improve disruption recovery and futureproof the expanding MRT and LRT network.
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NewsSPITZKE places order for track maintenance machines with Plasser & Theurer
German infrastructure specialist SPITZKE has ordered a comprehensive package of Plasser & Theurer track maintenance machines to boost efficiency, sustainability and network availability.
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NewsEuropean rail sector sets joint plan for future growth
CER and UNIFE have signed a joint declaration in Brussels outlining priorities for investment, innovation and cross border integration across Europe’s railway system.
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NewsPKP Group sets out 2026 to 2030 strategy for rail growth
PKP Group and Polish State Railways SA have adopted a new strategy focused on passenger growth, freight expansion, cybersecurity and sustainable rail development through to 2030.
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NewsAlstom unveils first refurbished CrossCountry Voyager at Derby works
Alstom has revealed the first refreshed Voyager train in Derby, launching a £60 million programme to modernise CrossCountry’s long distance fleet across Great Britain.
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News76 Flexity light rail vehicles have entered passenger service in Toronto
Alstom and Metrolinx mark opening of Line 5 Eglinton as 76 Canadian built light rail vehicles begin service with advanced signalling and long term maintenance support.
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NewsNomad Digital appoints Jean-Philippe Garbit as managing director from January 2026
Nomad Digital has appointed Jean-Philippe Garbit as managing director, strengthening leadership as the company advances rail digitalisation, passenger connectivity and integrated onboard systems across global markets.
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NewsTalgo wins €1.3bn Saudi high speed rail train and maintenance contract
Talgo has secured a major Saudi Arabia Railways contract covering new high speed trains and long term maintenance, lifting its order book to a record level.
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NewsSiemens Mobility secures TÜV SÜD cyber-security certification for digital rail vehicle architecture
Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock has renewed TÜV SÜD certification for its Train Blueprint Architecture, reinforcing cyber-security compliance across entire vehicles including automatic train control systems.
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NewsAlto launches extensive public consultations for high-speed rail project across Canada
Alto begins three-month consultation including Indigenous engagement, shaping high-speed rail routes and station locations with community input across Canada’s corridor.
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NewsSmarter trams for safer urban travel with Alstom’s innovative driver assistance systems
Alstom’s ODAS and COMPAS systems provide proactive safety support for tram drivers, helping prevent accidents and ensuring smoother journeys in busy city environments.
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NewsRail Europe expands reach through Juniper Travel Technology integration
Rail Europe has integrated its European rail offering into Juniper’s platform, making it easier for travel agencies and OTAs to sell rail worldwide.
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NewsSecond mountain tunnel breakthrough in India advances Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train
The second mountain tunnel in India for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train has been completed, marking a major engineering milestone and boosting project confidence.
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NewsRIA marks first anniversary of rail training arm supporting skills and work winning
RIA Training Services celebrates its first year, delivering industry endorsed courses that support new entrants and help rail businesses strengthen skills and work winning capability.
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InterviewHow extreme weather is testing Britain’s railways
Global Railway Review exclusively interviewed experts Professor Brian Haddock, a rail industry specialist, and Professor John Beckford, a cybernetician and management scientist, about how extreme weather tests Britain’s railways and the potential of AI-driven strategies to enhance resilience and safety.
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NewsWebuild secures Rome Metro C section T1 contract reinforcing leadership in sustainable metro construction
Webuild has been awarded section T1 of Rome Metro Line C, strengthening its global role in metro systems and sustainable urban mobility delivery.
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NewsWaldenburg Railway becomes first Swiss line to operate semi-automated GoA2 trains
BLT introduces semi-automated train operation on the Waldenburg Railway using Stadler signalling, improving efficiency, punctuality and digital control while preparing for full automation.