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Global Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
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London St. Pancras Highspeed’s digital transformation: Embracing innovation with augmented reality
Scott Durno, Head of Technology at London St. Pancras Highspeed, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about their digital transformation, including the use of augmented reality for asset maintenance and improving safety in harsh weather conditions.
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UNIFE warns growth must be maintained to help EU meet climate targets
Supporters from across the European institutions and other key stakeholders alerted Europe could miss out on creating jobs and reducing transport emissions, if rail failed to secure significant EU funding as part of the new Multi-Financial Framework 2028-2034.
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Expert View: Resilience in rail: migrating industry from reactive to proactive
Already, volatile weather is threatening the integrity of our railways. Unprecedented rainfall, intense heatwaves and extreme storms are causing upheaval. Rail systems were not designed for such conditions. Assets and operations become harder to assure. As climate change and the extreme weather associated with it intensifies, the challenge of resilience…
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Preparing for winter: How Network Rail tackles seasonal weather challenges
Professor Brian Haddock, subject matter expert in the National Weather Team at Network Rail, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about the challenges of preparing the rail network for extreme winter weather and how technology, lessons from past experiences and strategic planning play a vital role in ensuring operational…
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USDOT unveils Climate Adaptation Plan 2024-2027
USDOT's 2024-2027 Climate Adaptation Plan focuses on building resilient infrastructure, integrating climate risk into operations and promoting environmental justice through targeted investments.
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Network Rail prepares for winter challenges to ensure safe and timely journeys
Network Rail has implemented a comprehensive winter preparedness plan, using specialised equipment and real-time monitoring to keep rail services safe and reliable.
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CTA prepares for winter weather to ensure safe and efficient service
CTA has implemented a variety of winter weather strategies, including specialised equipment and extensive staff training, to ensure safe and reliable service for riders during snow, ice and subzero temperatures.
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Belvoir Rail launches Winter Campaign to ensure smooth train operations
Belvoir Rail's "Get Ahead of Winter" campaign offers railway operators maintenance services, preventive solutions and support to help ensure reliable and efficient train operations during winter.
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Norfolk Southern boosts hurricane relief efforts with additional $400,000 donation
Norfolk Southern Corporation has donated an additional $400,000 to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief, while offering grants to employees affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Northern completes fleet modifications early to combat leaf-fall
Northern engineers have completed fleet modifications three months ahead of schedule, implementing innovative technologies to effectively combat autumn leaf-fall and minimise disruption.
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Closure Between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Continues
Network Rail engineers will start around-the-clock work, updating the 1970s signalling equipment between Farncombe and Petersfield.
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Leaves on the line: SNCF’s Strategy to Avoid Train Delays
SNCF have a strategy for leaves on the line, ensuring autumn weather does not cause train delays or cancellations.
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21-day Closure between Axminster and Salisbury
Two-part closure - a five-day closure between Yeovil Junction and Axminster then a 16-day closure between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction.
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Canadian Government announces projects to reduce the impacts of climate change on rail
The Government of Canada is taking action to increase the resilience of Canada’s rail infrastructure while strengthening its supply chains.
