All articles by Global Railway Review – Page 30
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NewsMajor railway engineering works in Britain to take place over Easter
Network Rail will be carrying out major improvements across Britain’s rail network over Easter to ensure the railway is safe and reliable for passengers and freight in the future.
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VideoQ&A with Ian Rainey, Northeast Maglev: Revolutionise travel in the Northeast Corridor
In this video interview, Ian Rainey, Senior Vice President at Northeast Maglev, spoke to Global Railway Review about the technology behind the Northeast Maglev project and its benefits to travellers, the environment and the economy, and what's next for development.
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VideoQ&A with Ángel García de la Bandera, Adif: High-speed rail in Spain
In this video interview, Ángel García de la Bandera, Deputy Director of South Stations at Adif, spoke to Global Railway Review about development of high-speed rail in Spain, its environmental benefits and the accessibility of high-speed train stations for individuals with reduced mobility.
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NewsHigh-speed rail progress continues to boost California economy, report shows
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s latest Economic Analysis Report shows that investment in the high-speed rail project is lifting California’s economy and contributing to economic benefits across the state.
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NewsHS2 delivers £1.7bn boost to West Midlands businesses, report reveals
A new report released by HS2 Ltd outlines the economic benefits delivered by Britian's new high-speed rail project so far across the West Midlands.
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NewsCanadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger officially approved
The decision approving the CP and KCS merger authorises the two railways to combine to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City; the first single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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NewsÖBB orders additional 27 modern electric trainsets
Austria's national rail company, ÖBB, has ordered additional Siemens Desiro ML electric trainsets for inner-Alpine local and regional services, beginning in 2025.
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NewsHistoric MoU signed to advance U.S. high-speed rail
California and Southern Nevada Building Trades have committed to constructing America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, Brightline West.
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WATCH: History made as Brightline becomes fastest train in Florida
After reaching speeds of 130mph during testing, Brightline is now officially the fastest train in Florida and Southeastern United States. Watch the video here of this historic moment.
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NewsUK Transport Secretary gives update on HS2 project delivery
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has revealed that the next two years will be used to rephase HS2 construction and optimise future delivery of Phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe.
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PodcastEpisode 6: Diversity and inclusion in the workplace
On International Women’s Day 2023, Kerstin Herz, Sales Manager – Rail Europe at Cummins, speaks to Craig Waters, Global Railway Review’s Editor, about equality in the workplace and Cummins' D&I values.
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ArticleRoundtable: U.S. High-Speed Rail Developments
Moderated by Chris Brady, Vice-Chair, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Committee on High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail, participants share their views on some of the key/pressing questions that the industry needs to address and aspects to understand about the major benefits of developing true high-speed rail in the United States.
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ArticleRoundtable: HOF & Safety Culture in Rail
Moderated by the UIC's Virginie Papillault and Frédéric Henon, participants of this Roundtable provide opinions on the best ways to exchange experiences and good practices on HOF, the value of safety climate surveys, and understanding lessons learned and what tools are required to better support future HOF development in the ...
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Train Interiors
Train interiors impact the passenger experience greatly. Operators aim to create a comfortable and welcoming ambience which offers comfortable seating, ample legroom, and modern amenities, considering factors such as lighting, temperature control, privacy, and the importance of on-board technology to provide a connected journey. As the contributors in this In-Depth ...
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ArticleIn-Depth Focus: Bogies & Wheelsets
The continuous advancements in the benefits of usage, reduction of lifecycle costs, and standardisation of railway bogies and wheelsets are contributing to the enhancement of rolling stock performance and reliability for passengers. The contributors in this In-Depth Focus highlight how continued research and development, alongside improving the regulations of these ...
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ArticleGlobal Railway Review Issue 1 2023
Packed full of exclusive content, including a Roundtable with topic experts of HOF and Safety Culture in Rail; Bogies & Wheelsets and Train Interiors In-Depth Focuses; Madrid train station developments; and much more!
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NewsArriva Group wins new rail contract in the Netherlands
The win for rail services in the east of the Netherlands will strengthen its position as the largest privately operated regional train operator in the country.
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NewsIndian Railways receives 500th diesel-electric locomotive from Wabtec
The locomotive delivery marks a huge milestone in the ‘Make in India’ programme to develop and supply 1,000 fuel-efficient Evolution Series locomotives for Indian Railways.
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Midlands Rail Hub would cut 29.3m miles travelled by car per year
New research has shown that a rail enhancement project in Britain, the Midlands Rail Hub, would lead to 30 million more miles being travelled by passengers on the region’s trains each year.
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NewsSWR to trial QR code technology to enhance passenger experience
Passengers who scan the QR codes onboard South Western Railway trains will quickly and conveniently be able to access real-time journey information.