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In-Depth Focus: Managing Operational Complexities

Now more than ever, rail needs to win back the…

26 May 2023 | By

Now more than ever, rail needs to win back the trust of passengers and improve rail freight reliability. The pressure is on for train operators and infrastructure managers to manage their vehicles/crew, network services and timetable data in more efficient ways than ever before. Getting it right means safer and…

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Global Railway Review Issue 2 2023

Packed full of exclusive content, including: a statement from Belgium's…

24 May 2023 | By

Packed full of exclusive content, including: a statement from Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister; the plans to transform American rail travel; managing operational complexities; and much more!

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Keeping Scotland moving, whatever the weather

When winter weather threatens disruption to rail services, networks need…

5 March 2021 | By

When winter weather threatens disruption to rail services, networks need to pull together to keep everyone moving safely. For Global Railway Review, David Simpson, ScotRail’s Operations Director, shares some of the planning, preparation and response work by the dedicated partnership, Scotland’s Railway, to achieve just that.

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In-Depth Focus: Winter Preparedness

When harsh winter weather threatens major disruption to rail services,…

10 December 2020 | By

When harsh winter weather threatens major disruption to rail services, infrastructure managers and train operating companies must pull together to keep rail networks moving safely. The authors in this In-Depth Focus share the benefits of robust planning strategies and the importance of being prepared to deal with the challenges that…

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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2020

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

9 December 2020 | By

In this issue, we feature articles from industry experts on a vast range of topics including: Transforming Australia’s freight network; HS2: Continuing to innovate to drive the workforce skills agenda; Making switch machines intelligent plus our 'On-Board Connectivity' and 'Winter Preparedness' In-Depth Focuses.

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New platforms now arriving at Glasgow Central

Network Rail has begun work on a multi-million-pound project to…

27 October 2011 | By Network Rail

Network Rail has begun work on a multi-million-pound project to transform the platforms at Glasgow Central, Scotland’s busiest station.