13th UIC Sustainability Conference in Vienna, 12, 13 & 14 October 2016
30 June 2016 | By UIC
Key issues will be discussed on how sustainability can give rail a competitive advantage...
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Results of the Spring 2016 National Rail Passenger Survey
30 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
“Many passengers are feeling the strain” says CEO of Transport Focus commenting on results of the Spring 2016 National Rail Passenger Survey.
Grand Central Railway tops Spring 2016 National Rail Passenger Survey
30 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Grand Central Railway has been voted as Britain's highest rated long distance train operator for customer satisfaction in the Spring 2016 National Rail Passenger Survey.
Australia receives its first ETCS Level 2 signalling system in Sydney
29 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Alstom has delivered and fitted Australia’s first European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling system covering suburbs in the south of Sydney.
European Parliament adopts resolution to improve competiveness of the rail supply industry
28 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution designed to improve the competiveness of the rail supply industry not only within Europe but also globally.
HS2 delivery given ‘unrealistic timetable’ says National Audit Office
28 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A report published by the National Audit Office (NAO) suggests the schedule for delivering HS2 is an ‘unrealistic timetable’ and warned the 2026 target opening date for phase 1 was at risk.
Eurotunnel remains a vital link says Group following Brexit
27 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Eurotunnel has reaffirmed its vocation to facilitate exchanges between the UK and France following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union in a referendum held on 23 June.
Shift2Rail approves funding of ST4RT for rail language & data harmonisation
22 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
ST4RT, a new project designed to harmonise the language and data formats used by railway operators in their systems, is to receive funding from the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking.
Industry declaration aims to enhance competitiveness and boost international rail freight
21 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
On the 21 June 2016, the European rail sector presented a declaration at the TEN-T Days in Rotterdam, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the Rail Freight Corridors boosting international freight.
Development of failsafe railway track switch tender issued
21 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Loughborough University have issued an invitation to tender for the development of failsafe railway track switch.
Bluetooth Beacon based solution wins UK Intelligent Mobility Hackathon
20 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A Bluetooth Beacon based technology solution has won the UK’s only Intelligent Mobility Hackathon, IMCreate 2.
U.S. Brightline express rail system unveils new trains
20 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Brightline, the only privately-funded express passenger rail system in the USA, has unveiled new locomotives and passenger coaches for intercity services in 2017.
Deutsche Bahn plans to introduce driverless trains by 2021
17 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Rüdiger Grube, CEO of Deutsche Bahn (DB), has told a German newspaper the rail company is planning to introduce driverless trains by as early as 2021.
Redlands Passenger Rail Project progresses with contract award
17 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
RailPros, a rail engineering and management company, has awarded a programme management services contract to CH2M to assist with the development of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project in California.
FirstGroup/MTR joint venture to bid for South Western franchise
16 June 2016 | By Victoria White
MTR Corporation is to join FirstGroup in a joint venture partnership to bid for the South Western rail franchise...