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Metra begin rollout of train-tracking site
Metra have begun rolling out a website which allows passengers to precisely see where their trains are and when they will reach their stations.
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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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DB introducing new display system to make travel more convenient for passengers
Deutsche Bahn are introducing real-time occupancy displays that will make travel more convenient and rail operations more efficient.
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Plans for 5G rollout along London to Brighton line revealed
Plans for a 5G rollout which will significantly enhance connectivity on the London to Brighton railway route have been revealed.
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How the Virtual Twin Experience can enable you to be flexible in disruptive times
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Watch this webinar from Dassault Systèmes and discover how a 3DEXPERIENCE Twin can visualise and optimise your factory during disruptions and how to be future ready.
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Most read articles of 2022: Global Railway Review’s Top 10
Take a look at Global Railway Review’s most read articles of 2022, including the impact of open-access competition, Saudi Arabia Railway’s growth plans, digital twins at HS1, and Stockholm Central Stations masterplan.
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Is rail ready for transformation?
In an interview for Global Railway Review, Taherah Kuhl, Vice President Business Services at Dassault Systèmes, talks about the challenges and opportunities for the transformation of rail, and asks: are we ready for it?
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How does ProRail deal with extreme weather conditions?
Global Railway Review’s Elliot Robinson interviews René Peusens of ProRail about the challenges that extreme weather conditions pose for the infrastructure manager, and the most effective approaches to dealing with climate change in the Netherlands.
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UK Business Minister tours University of Birmingham railway research centre
Nusrat Ghani, UK Business Minister, has toured the University of Birmingham to learn about its world-leading research in railway innovation.
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Understanding assets for effective decision making
Rennie Chadwick, Transport Sector Team Lead at Cohesive, explains how the company helps infrastructure managers and rolling stock operators understand more about their assets and how digital techniques can play a big part in effective decision making.
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How digital twinning is making Canada’s trains run on time
As part of the Canada Line’s ongoing digitalisation, the rapid-transit rail line that is part of TransLink’s Skytrain network in Metro Vancouver has begun using a digital twin to optimise its operations and maintenance. Ronald Powell, General Manager, Rail & Transit infrastructure at SNC-Lavalin, explains more.
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Using innovative track diagnostics for data-driven decisions
Stefan Damm, Head of Business Field Inspection Solutions at Goldschmidt, discusses the evolution of track inspecting technologies and details the benefits that come with detailed track diagnostics.
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Renfe orders 49 additional Coradia Stream trains
Renfe have awarded Alstom a contract worth almost €370 million to supply additional Coradia Stream high-capacity trains.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including how networks prepare for harsh winter weather; projects to reduce noise and vibrations; digital twins for Canada's trains; and much more!
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Go-Ahead begin operating first trains on major new Bavarian network
The Go-Ahead Group have begun operating trains on a Munich-based rail network, significantly expanding their rail business in Germany.
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GGT and Stimio join forces on maintenance solution for railway gearboxes
Stimio is teaming with GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH for a predictive maintenance solution for gearboxes in railway applications.
