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LTG Cargo to launch Kaunas–Lodz and Lodz–Duisburg intermodal rail routes this summer
LTG Cargo expands intermodal network with new Lodz connections, boosting greener freight links between Lithuania, Poland, and Germany.
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Digitalisation
The rail industry is harnessing innovative digital solutions that can benefit the railway sector. A world in which trains are never late and rail travel is cheaper, safer and more efficient is on the horizon thanks to radical innovation and technology that has marked the next stage of rail’s digital revolution.
What are the trends and challenges in rail digitalisation and how is the industry moving forward to embrace and adopt solutions?
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Roundtable: Meeting customer expectations
As passenger expectations continue to evolve in today’s fast-paced, digital-first world, rail operators face increasing pressure to deliver seamless, personalised, and dependable journeys. But how can the industry adapt to keep up with these rising demands?
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London St. Pancras Highspeed unveils £300 million renewal plan to boost high-speed rail reliability
A £300 million investment will renew key high-speed rail assets and trial innovative monitoring technologies over the next five years.
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TfL launches new priority seat design and urges passengers to be mindful of hidden disabilities
TfL introduces clearer priority seating across the network and encourages passengers to consider those with non-visible health conditions.
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Overcoming cross‑border rail challenges with managed transportation
Nick Fryer, Vice President of Marketing at Sheer Logistics, discusses the complexities/challenges facing cross-border rail today and how leveraging technologies through a managed transportation approach can mitigate these risks.
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Bogdan Godziejewski elected 101st president of IRSE, focusing on digital transformation and future leadership
Bogdan Godziejewski has been appointed president of IRSE, aiming to drive digital transformation and support the career development of future railway signalling leaders.
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Arriva proposes new direct rail service from Newcastle to Brighton via Gatwick Airport
Arriva has applied to launch a direct Newcastle-Brighton rail service via Gatwick, boosting regional links and utilising spare network capacity from 2026.
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How EU-RAIL prepares for DAC: specification, design, testing and pioneering
25 April 2025 | By
Today, rail freight largely operates the same way as in the early days, it heavily relies on manual interventions at each step, including (un-)coupling, and does not allow only very limited data connectivity. Karel van Gils from EU-RAIL explains further…
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vli modernises rail network with hybrid satellite and lte communications in partnership with globalsat
VLI Logística teams up with Globalsat and Viasat to enhance railway safety and efficiency through real-time communications.
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Loop and RSSB launch dashboard to track social value against Sustainable Rail Blueprint goals
The new dashboard helps rail operators measure and align social impact with RSSB’s Sustainable Rail Blueprint framework.
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Rail leaders back European plan to deliver connected, fast and sustainable high-speed train network
European rail executives push for a unified high-speed network, calling for fair policies, investment, and seamless ticketing across borders.
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The role of DAC in optimising European rail freight: Challenges and opportunities
Hugo Tabouret, Technical Affairs Manager at UNIFE, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque to discuss the potential of Digital Automatic Coupling and its impact on the future of European rail freight.
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Network Rail launches modular AVA Bridge to transform accessibility and sustainability at UK rail stations
Network Rail’s AVA Bridge offers a low-carbon, modular solution to modernise ageing footbridges and improve accessibility across the UK’s railway network.
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AI Governance in Rail
11 April 2025 | By
Attend this free expert-led discussion on AI Governance in rail. Discover how the rail industry is developing policies, ethical frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safe, transparent, and responsible deployment of AI by attending our free expert-led panel discussion.
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Track Insight Report: How Rail Operations Are Evolving in 2025
The global rail industry is entering a new era, powered by cutting-edge technology, shifting passenger expectations, and an urgent drive for sustainability. By 2050, global rail demand is projected to double. Download our FREE report to explore how operations are transforming and what the future holds for mobility networks worldwide.
