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British freight companies call for a more connected railway
The British rail freight industry has called for a joined-up railway system to build upon the £1.7 billion of economic benefits that is already drives.
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TPA release measures which could save the Crossrail 2 project £11 billion
The report suggests that there are separate, smaller projects which could deliver some of Crossrail 2's objectives at better value for money.
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Study shows potential introduction of hydrogen-powered trains in Europe
The study shows that hydrogen technology provides a flexible, zero-emission and potentially cost-competitive solution underpinning clear business cases to replace diesel trains.
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Trump administration withdraws funding from California’s high-speed rail
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The state of California plans to take the U.S. government to court following the decision to withdraw funding from the high-speed rail project.
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Salini Impregilo wins high-speed rail contract in Turkey
The contract, worth €530 million, is to build a 153-kilometre section of a new high‐speed railway in Turkey between Istanbul and the border with Bulgaria.
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Artificial intelligence in rail: Hype or reality?
Is artificial intelligence (AI) all hype, or does it mean the rail industry needs to act now to recognise, rethink and reorganise itself to embrace the advent of transformational technology? Gayang Ho, Research and Policy Development Lead at the UITP Asia-Pacific Centre for Transport Excellence (AP CTE), explores.
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Exploring bias, explainability and accountability of AI and deep learning challenges in the railway sector
The railway sector is facing new risks. The recent increase in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning systems have introduced new challenges. Intelligent systems that learn from data have been proven to bring huge value through insights and automation at scale, and hence adoption will only continue to…
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The threat of flooding on rail networks: Preparation and planning are key
How does Russian Railways plan for and function when their network is faced with flooding conditions? Gennady Verkhovykh, Deputy General Director and Head of the Central Infrastructure Directorate for Russian Railways explains.
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StationOne: The marketplace for railway professionals
13 May 2019 | By StationOne
Join us to understand how Alstom's StationOne initiative - the first online B2B marketplace dedicated to the railway industry - can handle the different requirements of OEMs.
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Final Crossrail west London station upgrade contracts awarded
Network Rail has confirmed the award of contracts for construction of the new or enhanced ticket halls at Southall, Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Ealing Broadway, West Ealing and Acton Main Line stations.
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Government of Victoria continues level crossing removals to improve safety
The removal of level crossings throughout Melbourne will not only make the railways safer but will also reduce congestion around the city.
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Network Rail launches new partnership to tackle railway trespassers
Network Rail and the British Transport Police (BTP) have launched a new partnership with the English Football League Trust (EFL) and StreetGames to help tackle the increasing number of people risking their lives on the railway.
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Railtex 2019: The complete showcase for the rail supply market
On 14-16 May 2019, Birmingham’s NEC will once again play host to Railtex, the industry’s definitive exhibition of railway technology and services.
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The London Assembly responds to NAO report on Crossrail
The London Assembly has responded to findings that a fixation on December 2018 for completion and a mismanagement of the Crossrail project are what has lead to delay after delay in the launch of HS2.
