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RSSB launches Rail Carbon Accounting Framework to standardise UK emissions reporting
RSSB has introduced the Rail Carbon Accounting Framework to unify carbon reporting and strengthen the rail industry’s net-zero commitments by 2050.
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Rail sector urges stronger Connecting Europe Facility to boost EU transport funding, competitiveness and security
Europe’s rail associations have welcomed the Commission’s proposal for the next Connecting Europe Facility, urging greater funding to strengthen transport infrastructure, competitiveness and defence.
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Real-time Connected Driver Advisory Systems to enhance European railway operations
Pablo Ciáurriz and Unai Diez de Ulzurrun at Ceit – Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), share how advancing C-DAS technology, connecting it with traffic management systems and using standardised protocols can enhance interoperability and prepare rail networks for future automation.
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Network Rail develop framework to protect railways from climate change flooding and erosion risks
Network Rail and WSP are collaborating on a framework to standardise flood and erosion response, boosting railway resilience to worsening climate change impacts.
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Experience the power of fully integrated rail systems
Explore how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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Virtual Twins for Rail Simulation
Dive into critical rail freight issues and learn how aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advanced simulation capabilities can provide high-precision virtual testing and validation solutions.
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The Right Track Podcast Series, Episode 8- Standardisation
In this month's episode of The Right Track, editor Elizabeth Jordan spoke to Marc-Antoine Carreira da Cruz, Project Manager for Mobility at CEN and CENELEC, about what the latest EU legislation on rail standardisation could mean.
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Digital Transformation of Transportation: 2024 handbook
This handbook aims to provide transportation professionals with a broad overview of the trends that will have a far-reaching impact by 2030, including key figures, notions, and expert opinions.
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Virgin Trains Ticketing issues Charter for Change
21 May 2024 | By
Virgin Trains Ticketing has today issued its 'Charter for Change' report, calling for politicians to urgently reform rail retail and unlock a better deal for passengers. New research from the retailer reveals that more than half (57%) of passengers have no idea that train operators can restrict certain train fares;…
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Thales and Nokia to deliver seamless renewal to London Underground
21 May 2024 | By
Thales, in collaboration with its transmission network technology partner Nokia, has been awarded a contract by Transport for London (TfL) to deliver a comprehensive communications renewal to support the safe operations of the Tube network.
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Connecting Europe: TEN-T and the need for cross-border interoperability
The TEN-T Coordinators have released their report on the current state of the TEN-T network, its importance, and its path to completion.
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OFF THE RAILS: Worldline’s Martin Howell
This week's 'Off the Rails' features Worldline's Martin Howell, who I interviewed at Transport Ticketing Global 2024, earlier this month.
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How do human and organisational factors affect rail safety performance?
22 March 2024 | By
Watch our FREE webinar and gain valuable insights into human factors affecting rail safety. Discover the root causes behind these mistakes and explore successful projects implemented by RSSB experts to prevent them.
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In-Depth Focus: Leveraging Digital Twins
19 February 2024 | By
This In-depth Focus feature delves into the concept of the digital twin which has considerably increased relevance in the realm of railway operations today. Railways worldwide are embracing digital twin technology, creating a virtual representation of their assets, such as tracks, trains, and signalling systems, to optimise operations and enhance…
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80% of new Piccadilly line trains will be assembled in Yorkshire, Siemens Mobility confirms
Siemens Mobility has confirmed that the new trains for Transport for London (TFL)'s Piccadilly Line will mostly be made in the UK.
