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RIA and Network Rail unite to deliver a greener, more sustainable future for UK rail
RIA joins forces with Network Rail and Supply Chain School to drive consistent sustainability practices across the UK rail industry.
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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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S-Bahn Hamburg GmbH embraces expanding digital rail solutions
S-Bahn Hamburg GmbH has signed a contract with Siemens Mobility to deliver advanced train control systems (“On-board units”) for 87 existing trains.
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Disrupting rail freight: Assessing the role of DAC in industry evolution
Michal Litwin, European Rail Freight Association`s (ERFA) Board Member, and Director General of the Federation of Independent Rail Operators (ZNPK), spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about the potential impacts of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) on the rail freight industry and the challenges faced by independent operators in adapting…
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£1.7 million invested to improve access and safety at stations across UK rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway is delivering 51 projects to improve station accessibility, safety and facilities across its 236-station UK network.
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Huawei: Keeping Cities Moving, Amplifying Urban Rail Intelligence
The Huawei Smart Urban Rail Summit, themed "Steaming Ahead with Cloud-Network Convergence and Data & AI Enablement for Smart Urban Rail", was held in Hong Kong, China.
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Omnichannel Payment Solutions Transforming Public Transport: Insights from Transport Ticketing Global 2025
Our team attended Transport Ticketing Global, the premier industry event focused on smart ticketing innovations for public transport. This March the London-based conference has welcomed over 1,200 ticketing and mobility professionals representing 65 countries, including key decision-makers from transport operators, authorities and technology providers across the ecosystem.
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Comsa secures safety certificate to operate rail freight services across the Iberian Peninsula
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COMSA gains approval to run freight trains, boosting efficiency with modern machinery and streamlined logistics throughout Spain.
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Blu Wireless appoints Ady Moores as CFO to drive global scale-up and commercial growth
7 May 2025 | By
Ady Moores joins Blu Wireless as CFO, bringing strong scale-up expertise to support its global commercial expansion and innovation strategy.
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Tackling operational complexities in railway maintenance
Camlin Rail’s Managing Director, Paul Fleming, discusses the operational complexities in railway maintenance and how Camlin Rail’s next generation solutions are helping to transform the future of railways.
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Publicly owned train operators boost accessibility with BSL and tech during Deaf Awareness Week
DFTO train operators collaborate to improve Deaf accessibility, rolling out BSL screens, apps, and staff training nationwide.
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A retrospective perspective: Has the European railway community learned from over a quarter of a century of ETRMS development?
How often is it possible to hear people wistfully remembering the old ways, the so-called ‘glory days’ and lamenting that ‘it was all so much better when…’? This is usually as a result of having engaged in a widely enjoyed pastime of looking back over the shoulder and gazing longingly…
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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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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.
