Rail industry responds to ‘Fit for 55’ legislative proposals
The European Commission's ‘Fit for 55’ regulatory package will be crucial in the transition to sustainable mobility in Europe.
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Shift2Rail’s 4SECURail initiative achieves mid-term cyber-security and signalling objectives
4SECURail has successfully designed a Computer Security Incident Response Team for rail cyber-security and a Formal Methods Demonstrator for improved railway signalling systems.
EU-funded 5GRAIL project for development of FRMCS officially launched
The 5GRAIL project will aim to validate the first FRMCS specifications by developing and testing prototypes for the FRMCS ecosystem for both trackside infrastructure and on-board use.
Survey shows European Gen Z support sustainable rail transport
Supported by the Hop On For Our Planet campaign, a survey has revealed that European Generation Z believe zero-emission technology is the future of innovation for rail transport.
European rail sector joins forces to deliver sustainable mobility
CER, EIM and UNIFE have published the European rail sector's pledge to help deliver a more sustainable and smart transportation sector.
CEO of Alstom, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, named as new Chair of UNIFE
Henri Poupart-Lafarge has replaced Sabrina Soussan as the new Chair of UNIFE - the organisation representing the European rail supply industry.
UIC, UNIFE and UITP issue joint statement highlighting importance of rail for climate change
The rail and public transport bodies have issued the statement to advocate for the continued support of rail transport as a solution to the climate crisis.
CER and UNIFE call for rail to be integrated into European post-COVID-19 recovery
CER and UNIFE have written an open letter to European rail ministers highlighting the importance of integrating rail into the European Union’s post-COVID-19 recovery.
European Commission proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail
To support the delivery of its European Green Deal objectives for the transport sector, the European Commission has proposed to make 2021 the 'European Year of Rail'.
CEO of Lineas wins 2020 European Railway Award
At the 13th annual award ceremony, Geert Pauwels became the first CEO of a rail freight company to receive the European Railway Award.
UNIFE supports ambitions of EU Green Deal masterplan
UNIFE has emphasised the significant role the rail industry can play in achieving the ambitions of the Green Deal outlined by the European Commission.
Global Railway Review welcomes new Editorial Advisory Board members
Global Railway Review is delighted to welcome three new members to its growing Editorial Advisory Board – Maggie Simpson, Director General of the Rail Freight Group (RFG); Maria Price, Expert – Technical Interoperability Department at the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF); and Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of…
UNIFE insists on parity between European and Chinese rail industries
How can the rail industry ensure that there is a fairness in trade between Europe and China? UNIFE calls for the legality of this position to be investigated.
Catherine Trautmann receives the European Railway Award 2019
First organised in 2007, the European Railway Award celebrates and recognises the political and technical contributions of accomplished individuals to the rail sector.
European Parliament votes in favour of greening and digitalising transport
An efficient CEF will provide vital funding to rail and help to further increase its contribution to the EU’s 2030 climate targets.