All articles by Global Railway Review – Page 3
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NewsLondon Waterloo to close for two days in December for major upgrades
London Waterloo passengers face festive disruption as the station shuts for two days while Network Rail carries out vital upgrade works.
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NewsLNER launches WhatsApp Channel to deliver passengers real-time travel updates
LNER has introduced a WhatsApp Channel to keep passengers informed with service updates, travel advice and disruption alerts.
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NewsScottish Government backs £11.2m Inverness rail freight terminal project
The new Inverness rail freight terminal will receive up to £3 million in funding, cutting emissions and reducing HGV journeys.
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NewsUK Government confirms next rail operators for nationalisation
UK rail nationalisation progresses as Govia Thameslink Railway, West Midlands, Chiltern and Great Western operators prepare integration into Great British Railways by 2027.
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NewsCutting-edge digital ticketing trials launch on Northern trains
Passengers on Northern trains between Harrogate and Leeds can now join a digital ticketing trial offering simpler journeys, automatic lowest fares and £15 free travel, as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
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NewsLocal councils unite to demand return of Kent international rail services
Kent leaders sign agreement urging regulator to end Eurostar monopoly and back rival operators to restore cross-Channel trains to Ashford and Ebbsfleet.
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NewsTransport for London upgrades internal systems cutting manual work by 2,000 hours
TfL aims to modernise internal systems with a new platform, reducing manual workloads and ensuring secure legacy data migration.
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NewsDry ice technology to be trialled to clear leaves off UK railway lines
Northern and University of Sheffield to test dry ice cleaning system aimed at removing leaves from UK tracks and reducing seasonal disruption.
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NewsFuturail secures €7.5 million funding to fast-track autonomous train technology
The €7.5 million investment will fast-track self-driving train technology, helping operators tackle staff shortages while boosting efficiency and reliability
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NewsNetwork Rail unveils Ctrl Alt Deleaf in £100m autumn leaf-clearing campaign
Network Rail launches its newest leaf-busting train, Ctrl Alt Deleaf, as part of a £100m effort to tackle autumn disruption.
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NewsUK rail industry launches real-time disruption maps for passengers
UK rail passengers can now access real-time disruption maps, giving instant updates to navigate delays and plan journeys with confidence.
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NewsSouth Western Railway expands body-worn cameras as staff assaults rise
South Western Railway expands body-worn cameras for frontline staff as violent incidents double, launching a bold campaign to deter abuse.
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NewsCanada fast-tracks Alto high-speed rail after transformative project recognition
Government recognition of Alto as a transformative project could accelerate Canada’s first high-speed rail construction by several years.
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Noise & Vibration
Discover how rail operators are controlling noise and vibration to improve ride quality and transform the passenger experience.
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NewsUS' first hydrogen passenger train ZEMU to debut this weekend
San Bernardino’s ZEMU hybrid hydrogen-battery passenger train launches Saturday, offering zero-emission, zero-fare rides along the Arrow Corridor.
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NewsLNER warns customers to be “cautious” after cyber-attack exposes passenger details
Train operator LNER has confirmed a cyber-attack at a third-party supplier exposed some passenger data, urging customers to stay vigilant.
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Managing Operational Complexities
Explore how technology and skilled teams are tackling railway operational complexities to improve safety, efficiency and reliability worldwide.
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NewsGovernment report unveils new effective railway suicide prevention measures
The new study study highlights effective railway suicide prevention methods, including staff support, safety improvements and initiatives to protect passengers nationwide.
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Autumn/ Winter Issue 2025
Welcome to 2025’s Autumn/ Winter issue of Global Railway Review! The dynamism of our sector has never been more apparent, driven by technological leaps, evolving societal demands, and an urgent global imperative for sustainable solutions.
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NewsSoutheastern partners with Sonder to boost staff wellbeing and minimise disruption
Southeastern has partnered with employee care platform Sonder to strengthen workforce resilience, reduce absenteeism and minimise rail disruption for passengers across London, Kent and East Sussex.