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The threat of flooding on rail networks: Preparation and planning are key

13 May 2019 | By Gennady Verkhovykh (Russian Railways)

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.

StationOne: The marketplace for railway professionals

13 May 2019 | By StationOne

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR: StationOne is an initiative by Alstom and is the first online B2B marketplace dedicated to the railway industry, connecting professionals who are dedicated to improving global mobility. StationOne is a simple and fast way to obtain access to a broader choice of products and services, all gathered…

Railtex 2019: The complete showcase for the rail supply market

7 May 2019 | By Railtex

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.

Central Railroad line in Uruguay receives funding from IDB Invest

3 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The Central Railroad line in Uruguay has received $500 million for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of the line between Montevideo and Paso de Los Toros.

Crossrail reveals plans for completion of the Elizabeth line

29 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review

New leadership team outlines new plan to put Crossrail project back on track with robust and realistic plan which follows a detailed audit of the programme.

More than $80 million invested to expand Minnesota’s rail infrastructure

16 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The Minnesota investments are part of CN’s 2019 record $2.9 billion capital investment focused on enabling growth from all commodity segments.

Global Railway Review Issue 2 2019

10 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review

In this issue we explore level crossing safety, how to meet passenger expectations in an era of seamless mobility, how innovative techniques can deliver safer and more efficient infrastructure, and UK rail experts participate in our Leaders’ Debate to focus on how to overcome challenges to transform the UK rail…

CN will invest more than $5 million in Nova Scotia’s rail infrastructure

1 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The maintenance programme includes the installation of more than 5,000 railroad ties and work on bridges, culverts, signal systems and other track infrastructure.

CN invests more than $245 million into Saskatchewan’s rail infrastructure

20 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review

Recent investments in locomotives, capacity, infrastructure and train crews are supporting the safe and efficient movement of goods across Canada.

Network Rail announces preferred bidders for final track work contracts

15 March 2019 | By Global Railway Review

The latest contract award covers work in London North West, London North East and East Midlands routes.

Feature Partnership: Effective cooperation leads to industry-wide support – MATISA SA

12 March 2019 | By Matthias Manhart (Sersa), Roger Grossniklaus (MATISA)

In Switzerland, the technique of ballast compacting has been used for many years following the tamping process in order for the lateral resistance to meet the predefined values; ensuring trains can immediately run at line speed again. In 2014, joint testing between Sersa Maschineller Gleisbau AG (SMG) and MATISA SA…