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4 October 2022

Fleet of specialist trains and drones to keep UK rail routes clear of leaves in Autumn

4 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Aerial drones and specialist trains will be used to wash leaf debris from UK main lines during the Autumn.

3 October 2022

RIA calls on Government to reduce rail uncertainty

3 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

On the eve of the new Transport Secretary’s speech at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference, the RIA has called for the UK Government to provide more certainty to the rail industry.

3 October 2022

Oman-UAE rail network project discussed at inaugural meeting

3 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

The Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company Board of Directors discussed implementation plans and technical studies to progress development of a joint railway network between the two countries.

3 October 2022

Three companies nominated for 2nd tender round of Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia

3 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Companies from Italy, France, and Spain have been nominated for the 2nd round of construction supervision services for the Rail Baltica main line.

3 October 2022

Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup

3 October 2022 | By Craig Waters (Editor - Global Railway Review)

Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 26-30 September 2022.

30 September 2022

InnoTrans 2022 in pictures

30 September 2022 | By Global Railway Review

With 137,394 visitor numbers official announced through the doors of the Messe Berlin, we take a look back at InnoTrans 2022 with a selection of photos taken by the Global Railway Review team.

30 September 2022

ORR asks for views on next periodic review of HS1 Ltd

30 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

The ORR has launched a consultation to ask stakeholders for their views on the processes and approach to the next periodic review of HS1 Ltd.

29 September 2022

New report urges UK Gov to harness private sector to deliver rail growth

29 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Rail Partners have published a report which outlines how private operators can support Government ambitions for growth and net zero.

29 September 2022

RSSB sign MoU with Korea Railroad Research Institute

29 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

RSSB have signed an MoU with the Korea Railroad Research Institute to enable more collaboration in research and development to further improve railway safety.

29 September 2022

South Western Railway commit to reach net zero by 2040

29 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

South Western Railway have announced a landmark commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest.

29 September 2022

CargoBeamer operates test train between Marseille and Calais

29 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

CargoBeamer has successfully operated the first ever intermodal train for semi-trailers from the Port of Marseille Fos to the CargoBeamer-Terminal in Calais.

28 September 2022

AI project to facilitate the advancement of driverless regional trains launched

28 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Siemens and its partners have launched the safe.trAIn research project to create AI-based methodologies for driverless regional trains.

28 September 2022

Patriot Rail to acquire Delta Southern Railroad

28 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Patriot Rail are to acquire Delta Southern Railroad as they look to enhance their presence for passengers in Louisiana.

28 September 2022

Platform removal completed at Cameron Bridge

28 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Network Rail have completed the removal of the old station platforms at Cameron Bridge, clearing the way for the next stages of track work.

27 September 2022

Caltrain unveil new electric trains

27 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)

Caltrain has publicly unveiled new state-of-the-art electric train cars which will be put into service in 2024 and serve as the centrepiece of the Caltrain Electrification Project.

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