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Railchap robot showcased in Oslo, revolutionising railway safety and reducing maintenance risks

11 March 2025 | By Gabriel Higgins

Global Railway Review’s Editor, Elizabeth Jordan, witnessed a demonstration of the Railchap robot at a February 2025 event hosted by Siemens in Oslo, Norway.

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Madrid unveils new automated metro trains for 2027

7 November 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Madrid has unveiled new automated trains for Metro Line 6, set for 2027, promising faster, more accessible and energy-efficient service through a €450 million investment in 40 units.

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Milan completes M4 metro extension

16 October 2024 | By Global Railway Review

The completion of Milan's M4 metro line to the San Cristoforo terminus marks a major boost in the city's public transport network, aiming to reduce urban traffic and cut annual CO2 emissions by over 10,000 tonnes.

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Rugged Edge AI Computing Platforms

16 October 2024 | By ADLINK Technology Inc.

ADLINK unveils rugged edge AI innovation. Discover the latest line up of industry-standard CompactPCI, CompactPCI Serial, VPX, and PC104 rugged computing solutions.

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Mumbai Metro Aqua Line launches with Alstom’s driverless trains

8 October 2024 | By Global Railway Review

The first phase of Mumbai Metro's Aqua Line, featuring 100% made-in-India driverless trains and automation technologies supplied by Alstom, is set to transform urban mobility.

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Preparing your railway workforce for technological advances

2 October 2024 | By Indiana Lee - Business Journalist

Indiana Lee, Business Journalist, discusses the challenges and strategies for integrating advanced technologies into the rail industry while addressing workforce resistance and the need for ongoing education and cultural shifts.

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Caen la Mer awards RATP Dev contract to expand and improve tram services

11 September 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Caen la Mer has awarded RATP Dev a six-year contract to enhance its Twisto network, focusing on expanding and improving tram services, including the addition of a new T4 line and the extension of the T3 line by 2028.

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AI-Enabled Video Analytics Platform for Smart Railway Operations

11 September 2024 | By ADLINK Technology Inc.

Unlock the future of AI-enabled railway operations with ADLINK’s AVA-7200 fanless scalable edge AI platform.

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Madrid enhances accessibility with major upgrades at Avenida de América Metro Station

12 August 2024 | By Global Railway Review

The Community of Madrid is enhancing accessibility at Avenida de América Metro station with new lifts and infrastructure improvements, set for completion in early 2026.

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Brochure: Pioneering AI for Railways with ADLINK

9 August 2024 | By ADLINK Technology Inc.

As a leader in providing AI-enabled computing platforms, ADLINK empowers rail operators with cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique demands of the industry.

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Community of Madrid to invest €100.7 million in platform screen doors for Metro Line 6

8 August 2024 | By Global Railway Review

The Community of Madrid will invest €100.7 million to install platform screen doors on Metro Line 6, enhancing safety, efficiency and paving the way for automation.

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Paul Comfort’s latest book on public transportation achieves top spot on Amazon

2 August 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Paul Comfort's latest book, "The New Future of Public Transportation," offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge rail technologies, from autonomous trains to zero-emission initiatives, making it a must-read for industry professionals.

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Alstom secures €4 billion contract for S-Bahn Cologne trains

26 July 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to deliver 90 Adessia Stream commuter trains to Germany's S-Bahn Cologne, including a 34-year maintenance agreement, marking its largest order in the country to date.

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Alstom signs €2.8 billion deal with Hamburger Hochbahn for metro trains and signalling

11 July 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Alstom has signed a €2.8 billion agreement with Hamburger Hochbahn AG to deliver up to 374 new metro trains and equip the U5 line with advanced signalling systems.

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Sydney Metro City project to launch on 4 August 2024

11 July 2024 | By Global Railway Review

Sydney's new metro line, extending from Chatswood to Sydenham with additional underground stations, will offer fast, reliable and frequent services starting 4 August 2024, pending final approvals.

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