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Network Rail to deploy technology to combat effects of UK heatwave
With an extreme heatwave forecast from 17 July onwards, Network Rail will be using innovative technology to ensure passengers journeys are minimally disrupted.
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Harmotrack: Investigating acceleration measurements to monitor track quality
Danilo Sorrentino, Head of Vehicle-Track Interaction Section at SNCF Réseau, explains the UIC Harmotrack Project; a worldwide project which brings together companies across five continents to tackle the most challenging topics relating to railway dynamics, track geometry and track maintenance.
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IN2ZONE: Moving the EU towards the next generation of railway transition zones
This article explores the IN2ZONE research project which aims to design and test a prototype next generation transition zone solution that provides a step-change in track support conditions, resulting in a reduction in maintenance interventions.
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DB and German Federal government announce new high-performance network
Deutsche Bahn and the Federal government will work together to develop a high-performance network that increases the reliability and growth of rail.
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Amtrak improve speed of Acela trains through infrastructure investments
Amtrak’s recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has improved the speed of Acela trains.
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Extending the life of rail with advanced milling technology
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Richard Stock, Global Head of Rail Solutions from Plasser American, discusses how advanced rail milling technology can help to significantly extend the rail life.
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Austrian double-track project to improve punctuality begins
ÖBB has initiated the first planning steps for the Bludenz-Klosterbogen project in Vorarlberg to increase traffic stability and punctuality.
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HS2 announce the start of construction on UK’s longest railway bridge
HS2 have reached a major milestone as they begin work on the UK’s longest railway viaduct on the outskirts of London.
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ARA warn rail project uncertainty and delays could lead to rail skills risk
The ARA have warned that delays to key rail projects could see NSW lose valuable rail skills as workers seek greater certainty in other states.
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Celebrating 28 years of Channel Tunnel services with 15 facts
To celebrate the recent 28th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel, Global Railway Review’s Elliot Robinson looks at the tunnel infrastructure in more detail, the inner workings of the services, and highlights 15 of the tunnels’ most interesting facts.
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Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge now fully functional
Network Rail have announced the opening of the Midlands’ newest and longest railway bridge after the first freight train passed over the structure.
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Etihad Rail welcome progress of the National Rail Network
Etihad Rail have released a video which details the recent progress of one of the largest infrastructure projects in the UAE.
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Victoria investing in turning recycled materials for railway sleepers
Thanks to a Government investment, recycled plastics will be turned into railway sleepers as part of the Recycling Modernisation Fund.
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PKP Energetyka to develop green hydrogen energy storage system
PKP Energetyka’s energy storage system will allow them to produce, store and use green hydrogen for railroad purposes.
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University of Birmingham sign MoU to advance rail engineering in Jamaica
University of Birmingham and University of Technology, Jamaica will work together to boost the development of railway engineering in Jamaica.
