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Vladimir Andreev, Head of the Technical Policy Department at JSC Russian Railways, details the technological advancements that are – quite literally – driving Russia’s autonomous railways.
Railway transport produces less CO2 and consumes less energy than road and air transport modes; it also requires less space than road transport. However, noise and vibration (N&V) levels in the vicinity of railways are a major environmental challenge for the railway sector. In addition, a competitive railway transport system…
In this article for Global Railway Review, we discover how, in the work of the SILVARSTAR project, the development of auralisation and visualisation tools can be used to predict, and demonstrate, railway noise using virtual reality technology.
Scott Heath, Coordinator of the FINE-2 project, details the project’s work around rail sector noise and vibration, and how its dedicated work packages, in conjunction with TRANSIT and SILVARSTAR, are seeking to comprehend, in fine detail, the sound generated outside of the train.
In this interview with Global Railway Review, Swaraj Verma, Product Manager at Nomad Digital, explains how the company’s data-driven solutions deliver up-to-the-minute fleet and network insights, that can be key for operators in enhancing, and improving, the passenger experience.
MTA Long Island Rail Road has announced that 96.3 per cent of their trains operated on-time over the course of 2021, the best total annual on-time performance since modern record-keeping began.
A project has been signed to add 17 miles of double-track main line to improve freight and commuter operations in northern Indiana.
Work on a four kilometre section of the West Coast Main Line has been completed to prevent tracks from flooding and make future journeys more reliable.
Network Rail has completed a major track and signalling upgrade in Manchester to provide passengers with a more modern, reliable railway and allow more trains to run in the future.
The International Union of Railways, the International Road Federation, and Operation Lifesaver Estonia, are collaborating to raise awareness of level crossing safety and prevent accidents.
Results of a Transport Focus study of two projects between February and June 2021 has found that rail operators found it more difficult to notify passengers of engineering works during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Graeme Newton, CEO of the Cross River Rail Delivery Authority, discusses how work is progressing on the mega project and why it will transform travel in Australia’s third largest city.
HS2 Ltd will soon start construction of the first HS2 railway bridge over a motorway, using innovative technology to dramatically reduce traffic disruption.
Network Rail has installed 8,000 tonnes of ‘rock armour’ on the Hereford and Abergavenny rail line to protect the future of flood-prone borders’ railway and minimise passenger disruption.
Metro-North Railroad has announced the historic installation and upgrade to the Waterbury Branch’s signalling system including both Positive Train Control and passing sidings.
