HS1 reveal regenerative braking technology analysis 12 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) HS1 has released figures which show that regenerative braking technology is saving enough energy annually to power more than 375 homes.
CFL cargo group announce new CEO 11 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) CFL cargo group has announced that Sébastien Hoffmann will succeed Laurence Zenner as CEO as of July 31st.
Oxford rail station and railway upgrade work set to begin 11 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail have officially begun a £161 million Oxford station and railway upgrade which aims to expand the railway to allow more rail services for passengers and freight.
Alstom awarded operations and maintenance contract by Maryland Transit Administration 11 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Alstom have been awarded a five-year operations and maintenance contract by MDOT MTA which is worth approximately €367 million.
Syslogic introduces three AI rugged computers 11 April 2023 | By Syslogic AG For the Rugged Computer RPC RS A4NX, Syslogic has combined the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin™ NX with a purpose-built carrier board.
ARA call for timely delivery of Inland Rail review recommendations 6 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) The Australasian Railway Association has called for the swift implementation of the Inland Rail review recommendations to deliver certainty to rail freight operators.
VR FleetCare and SJ AB sign modernisation agreement 6 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) VR FleetCare and Swedish operator SJ AB have signed an agreement worth over €35 million to modernise the X40 train fleet.
Europe’s Rail launch Call for Expressions of Interest for new scientific advisory body 5 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking want to establish a new Scientific Steering Group to advise on scientific priorities and provide independent analysis.
Northern trials new supersonic-cryogenic leaf-busting technology 5 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Northern have partnered with experts at the University of Sheffield to trial an innovative new rail head treatment technology.
NJDOT announces $27.8 million in Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants 4 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) NJDOT have announced the awarding of six Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants totalling more than $27.8 million.
Track closures announced to move Cross River Rail project forward 4 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review For 21 days in April 2023, rail track closures will be in place on South East Queensland's network to allow critical Cross River Rail works to be completed.
Major railway engineering works in Britain to take place over Easter 4 April 2023 | By Global Railway Review 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.
Northern complete digital train programme 4 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Northern have celebrated the completion of the digital train programme, a three year project which aimed to improve on-board technology for customers.
RIA publish new paper outlining rail electrification benefits 3 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) RIA have published a new paper entitled Rail Electrification: The Facts which outlines the many benefits of rail electrification.
Images: Transport for Wales launch first hybrid train service on Borderlands Line 3 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Transport for Wales have made railway history on the Borderlands Line with the launch of the first battery-hybrid trains in regular passenger service in Wales.
