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Railroad to climate-neutrality: Next generation rail freight transport

Dr. Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry…

4 August 2021 | By

Dr. Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB), writes how three goals – digitisation and automation; accelerated electrification; and ensuring social acceptance – are key if the rail industry is to realise the significant changes needed to truly decarbonise the logistics sector.

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In-Depth Focus: Achieving Intelligent Rail Freight

The key to achieving growth in rail freight safety, efficiency…

3 June 2021 | By

The key to achieving growth in rail freight safety, efficiency and sustainability, lies in the continued digitalisation of the rail system. This In-Depth Focus explores the different approaches of various stakeholders in driving forward a total revolution in rail freight operations.

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Global Railway Review Issue 3 2021

Packed full of exclusive content, including: the projects transforming rail…

2 June 2021 | By

Packed full of exclusive content, including: the projects transforming rail infrastructure in Croatia and Bulgaria; creating safer, smarter and more climate-friendly rail freight networks; extending the lifecycle of bogies and wheelsets; and a Roundtable on Strengthening Rail's Position in the Logistics Industry.

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Quo vadis mobility?

Dr. Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry…

9 April 2021 | By

Dr. Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB), explores four guiding principles which could help to pave the way for a mobility revolution, supported by the German railway industry.

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Global Railway Review Issue 2 2021

In this issue, we feature articles from leading industry experts…

6 April 2021 | By

In this issue, we feature articles from leading industry experts on a vast range of topics including: the progress of the Hamburg/Bremen–Hanover rail project and its future opportunities; the value of Rail Freight Corridor ‘Amber’ to the overall network of RFCs; a Roundtable on the Future of Train Stations; and…

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Cyber-security for rail: Embarking on a safe journey towards digitalisation

Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association…

11 January 2021 | By

Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB), writes that, for rail to embark on a safe journey towards digitalisation, it is crucial that the European Union (EU) and its member states acknowledge and seize the opportunity for a safe ‘rail 4.0’.

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In-Depth Focus: Cyber-Security

As the digitalisation of the railway progresses, this In-Depth Focus…

22 October 2020 | By

As the digitalisation of the railway progresses, this In-Depth Focus explores how the rail industry must adapt to continue to deliver safe, reliable and efficient services as the sector faces ever evolving cyber-threats.

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Global Railway Review Issue 5 2020

In this issue, we feature articles from industry experts on…

22 October 2020 | By

In this issue, we feature articles from industry experts on a vast range of topics including: What HS2 will mean for rail freight capacity in Britain; the latest developments on the Ceneri Base Tunnel project; and how GTR’s workforce is its greatest asset, plus our 'Smart Track Maintenance' and 'Cyber-Security'…

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Global Railway Review welcomes new Editorial Advisory Board members

Global Railway Review is delighted to welcome three new members…

4 October 2019 | By

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…

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Record-breaking InnoTrans proves rail sector is booming

With international guest numbers reaching over 161,000 and more than…

26 September 2018 | By

With international guest numbers reaching over 161,000 and more than 3,000 exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions, this year’s record-breaking InnoTrans trade fair has once again proved to be the driving force of the rail sector.

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Looking ahead to InnoTrans 2018: An interview with Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB)

With the railway industry starting to look forward to InnoTrans…

28 August 2018 | By

With the railway industry starting to look forward to InnoTrans 2018, Global Railway Review spoke to Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) about his involvement at the trade fair and the innovations he looks forward to witnessing.

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Rail industry’s export strength begins at home…

“Railways are the greatest productive act there has ever been,…

10 May 2017 | By

“Railways are the greatest productive act there has ever been, not just in the 19th century but throughout history”. This insight from German sociologist and national economist Werner Sombart (1863-1941) has rarely been more relevant than it is today. The current digitalisation of rail transport represents not only a fundamental…