All Timetabling & capacity articles – Page 9
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ArticleHow AI is putting the railway industry back on track
Koko Visser, Global Head of AI, Valcon, addresses the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the rail industry.
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NewsWebuild leads construction of Naples-Bari high-speed railway, improving southern Italy’s transport network
Webuild is progressing on the Naples-Bari high-speed line, enhancing mobility across southern Italy, with the first track laid on the Naples-Cancello section.
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NewsNew Channel Tunnel challenger announced
A new train operating company, named Gemini, is being established to offer competitive fares and high-quality, frequent train services between the UK and continental Europe. Chaired by industry veteran Lord Tony Berkeley, Gemini services will run initially between London and Paris/Brussels – with further exciting destinations currently being developed.
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NewsJR East Launches Hiring Activities for New Entry-Level Position
The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) is pleased to announce a new recruitment category, namely an entry-level position for overseas railway project engineers, to further develop railway business across the globe.
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ArticleLondon St. Pancras Highspeed’s digital transformation: Embracing innovation with augmented reality
Scott Durno, Head of Technology at London St. Pancras Highspeed, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about their digital transformation, including the use of augmented reality for asset maintenance and improving safety in harsh weather conditions.
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NewsCostain appoints Alistair Geddes as rail sector director to drive growth and deliver excellence
Alistair Geddes joins Costain as rail sector director to support growth, leveraging his expertise from Balfour Beatty and major UK infrastructure projects.
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NewsKalyon Holding, Volvo and Ascendum drive Turkey’s high-speed rail project with advanced machinery and support
Kalyon Holding partners with Volvo and Ascendum to enhance Turkey’s rail infrastructure, ensuring high productivity and minimal downtime through predictive maintenance and advanced equipment.
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ArticleEngineering is for everyone- GRR speaks to Eurostar's Chief Rolling Stock Officer
This International Women's Day, we're privileged to speak with Zelda Crambert, Chief Rolling Stock Officer at Eurostar. In a traditionally male-dominated field, Zelda's leadership and expertise are driving innovation and efficiency across Eurostar's fleet. We delve into her career journey, the challenges she's overcome, and her vision for the future ...
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NewsEast Japan Railway Company Unveils E10 Shinkansen Train
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has revealed the first images and animation of its new high-speed E10 Shinkansen train, designed by a UK-based design consultancy.
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Article20th century approaches to address 21st century challenges
Last week the UK’s transport regulator, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), wrote to Network Rail stating concerns that the UK’s railway operator lacks sufficient understanding of the condition of its structures.
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NewsBig infrastructure investment plans take shape in America
Amtrak and dozens of major industry partners representing construction, manufacturing, rail supply, engineering, and other sectors convened for an industry roundtable to discuss trends and highlight the hundreds of major rebuilding projects that Amtrak and its partners are delivering across America, today and into the future. These partners, who are ...
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NewsRail advocates Enrico Letta, Dominique Riquet and Josef Doppelbauer celebrated at the 2025 European Railway Award
The European railway sector has used the 18th edition of the European Railway Award to call on all actors, from policymakers to the broader sector and beyond, to move from planning to execution, in order to fully realise the benefits of the Single European Railway Area.
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NewsEurostar Resumes Direct Amsterdam-London Services
Eurostar has announced the resumption of its direct service between Amsterdam and London, offering travellers a seamless and sustainable journey from the heart of Amsterdam to the heart of London.
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ArticleWhy expanding International Rail is the smarter, faster choice for sustainable growth
Following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' announcement last week, Political Liaison Officer for Bring Back Euro Trains, Diccon Spain, responded to the Heathrow expansion plans and pointed out the pre-existing rail options going to waste.
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NewsIndustry reacts to the Chancellor's investment announcement
In her latest announcement, Rachel Reeves has promised to "kickstart economic growth" for the country and go "further and faster" than previous governments, including a revision on infrastructure rules and the treatment of large infrastructure projects outside of London and the South East, which leaders within the rail industry have ...
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ArticleIs Finland losing the train to Europe?
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, examines the complexities of differing track gauges, an issue that is arguably limiting Finland’s competitiveness in the rail freight sector.
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WebinarOn demand: Start getting telecoms ready for the transition to FRMCS and AI era
Join this webinar and hear industry experts explain how to smoothly migrate your railway telecom infrastructure in 2025, while considering the life cycle of existing applications.
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NewsEurostar Reports Record Growth in 2024 with Ambitious Future Plans for Sustainable Travel
Eurostar has achieved significant growth in 2024, reporting a +5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023. A total of 19.5 million customers travelled with Eurostar, marking the highest annual number of passengers in the company’s history—850,000 more than in 2023, Eurostar’s most successful year yet.
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NewsNew Northern rail timetable brings changes across North of England
A new rail timetable effective introduces service adjustments, increased capacity and engineering-related changes across the North of England, with passengers advised to check journeys in advance.
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NewsSoutheastern and Hitachi Rail agree on new deal for UK’s fastest trains
Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed a new maintenance contract for the Class 395 "Javelin" trains, aimed at reducing costs, improving availability and continuing a £27 million refurbishment programme.