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Bidders shortlisted for HS2 high voltage power supply systems
Four bidders have been shortlisted for the contract to design, manufacture and maintain HS2's HV power supply systems from London to Crewe.
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The role of AI is crucial to more efficiently manage railways post-COVID-19
Richard Thorp, Engineering Director at High Speed 1 (HS1) Ltd, writes how new technology, particularly artificial intelligence and digitalisation, is driving change in the rail sector as an operational aid to real-time decision making.
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EAV awards electric train production and maintenance contract to Stadler
Stadler will produce and maintain 40 electric trains for Ente Autonomo Volturno to use on its Vesuvian lines, increasing both reliability and safety.
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World class rail testing facility in Wales gains £50 million government funding
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence in Wales will act as a driver for accelerated rail industry innovation, investment and growth in the UK and internationally.
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Rail’s COVID-19 Heroes – Avanti West Coast
One year on from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many train operating companies have found themselves reflecting on such a pivotal year and its impact on the industry. As part of Global Railway Review’s relaunch of its exclusive COVID-19 Heroes series, five employees from Avanti West Coast discuss the…
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Greater Anglia’s MD reflects on a year of operation amidst COVID-19
Jamie Burles looks back on how Greater Anglia ensured safe and reliable journeys for its passengers during 2020, which has continued into 2021, whilst simultaneously continuing its development and sustainability efforts.
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Etihad Rail and Saudi Railway Company sign strategic partnership agreement
The agreement focuses on four key areas of cooperation and will expand the close relationship between Etihad Rail and the Saudi Railway Company.
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Making ScotRail an employer of choice for young people in Scotland
Neil Archibald, Head of Strategic Workforce Planning at ScotRail, writes that apprenticeships in Scotland have been hit hard by COVID-19. However, ScotRail is seizing this opportunity to actively develop its Early Careers strategy for the next generation.
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SBB reflects on the impact of the pandemic on its business during 2020
Over the course of 2020, SBB experienced losses of 1.32 million passengers per day and a decrease of 28.9 per cent in passenger revenues.
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New ETCS-compliant high-fidelity cab mock-up unveiled by Thales
Thales’ newly developed system removes the reliance on the train driver to watch track-side signals by providing the end user with continuous speed supervision and real-time information about the state of the railway ahead.
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HS2 begins search for Engineering Management System contractor
The EMS system will enable HS2 Ltd to monitor its railway assets and systems in real time from the HS2 Network Integrated Control Centre in Birmingham.
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GB Railfreight supporting work on Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade programme
GB Railfreight will run over 100 trains from Doncaster and Whitemoor to King's Cross over the course of February to May 2021, representing the largest possession site that GBRf will have contributed to at any one time.
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HS2 highlights its efforts to address the rail industry’s gender imbalance
On International Women's Day 2021, HS2 has highlighted its efforts in encouraging more women to rail and construction in order to address the gender imbalances of both industries.
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30,000 UK railway staff to undertake disability awareness training by end of 2021
All 24 train and station operators across the UK have committed to having their passenger-facing staff undertake disability awareness and equality training.
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LNER sets target to increase number of female train driver applications
LNER is aiming to increase the number of train driver applications from women to 40 per cent by 2025, compared to 17 per cent in 2020.
