The digitalisation of Europe’s rail signalling
10 July 2016 | By
The digitalisation of Europe’s rail signalling is a long-term challenge making patchy progress. Ian Hall looks down the tracks for signs of optimism.
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EULYNX: A route to standardisation
The EULYNX1 initiative (European Imitative to Linking Interlocking Systems) was set up by 10 infrastructure managers when the 7th Framework Programme project INESS2 was coming to an end. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed and the project began with eight members. Frans Heijnen, EULYNX Project Manager, explains more about…
The death of the tangerine ticket may not be so smart
7 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Richard Farmer of BemroseBooth Paragon - a supplier of transport tickets - looks at the future of the tangerine ticket and questions the readiness and speed of a move towards smart ticketing. Global Railway Review puts his comments to ITSO…
Signalling developments in Slovenia
In September 2007 the Republic of Slovenia adopted the National Implementation Plan for TSI Control, Management, and Signalisation in accordance with EU regulations. This included the definition of the scope and schedule for the installation of ETCS and GSM-R devices on the Slovenian rail network. For European Railway Review Jože…
Infrabel’s recent ETCS milestones
Over the past six months, Belgian railway infrastructure manager Infrabel has achieved two ETCS-related milestones – commissioning the longest ETCS railway line on the conventional rail network in Europe and jointly hosting the 12th UIC ERTMS World Conference. In an interview with European Railway Review, Infrabel CEO Luc Lallemand takes…
Mind the Gender Gap: upcoming regulations promise to shed light on inequality in the rail sector
30 June 2016 | By Danielle Kingdon & Julian Hemming, Partners at Osborne Clarke
A new report by Osborne Clarke discusses future rules on Gender Pay Gap Reporting in the UK and advises the rail sector on appropriate action.
Level crossings and the Lorries of Doom; instalment 2
23 June 2016 | By Peter van der Mark
In his second instalment, regular blogger Peter Van de Mark takes an in-depth look at the hazards of level crossings…
Regional rail transport in Germany – organisation and financing
16 June 2016 | By Oliver Mietzsch, Managing Director, ZVNL – Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (Greater Leipzig Area Regional Rail Authority)
Oliver Mietzsch, Managing Director of ZVNL, investigates the organisational structure and financial regulation of regional rail transport in Germany and evaluates its efficacy…
What would Brexit mean for railways?
8 June 2016 | By Ian Hall
Ian Hall explores the issues at stake for the rail sector in the UK referendum on EU membership.
The Northern Hub
2 June 2016 | By Peter Jenkins, Architect Director, BDP
Peter Jenkins, a widely experienced and highly regarded architect director specialising in railway stations, infrastructure and urban design, discusses the architectural importance of the Northern Hub project and how design will help to transform connections in the North of England.
The Smart Freight Train
26 May 2016 | By Rob van Looveren MSc and Peter van Kats MSc
Consultants Rob van Looveren MSc and Peter van Kats MSc discuss the benefits of implementing the Smart Freight Train system, designed to inform train drivers on the technical condition of hauled wagons.
Issue #3 2016 – Digital version
In this issue: Profile on The Netherlands; Rolling Stock Developments supplement; RTPI & Ticketing supplement; Infrastructure; And much more...
RTPI & Ticketing supplement 2016
In our latest free-to-view RTPI & Ticketing supplement, Briony Krikorian (UK Cards Association), Dave Walker (GTR) and Stefanos Gogos (UNIFE) explore the future of contactless ticketing for the rail industry and transforming real-time passenger information with a look at the IT2Rail project...
Rolling Stock Developments supplement 2016
In our latest free-to-view Rolling Stock Developments supplement, Joachim Winter from the German Aerospace Center explains the AeroLiner3000 concept, plus there’s a look at industry rolling stock tenders and orders...
Railway safety, it’s my priority…
25 May 2016 | By François Bellot, Federal Minister for Mobility and Transport, Belgium
Belgium, situated at the heart of the European Union, possessing a very developed economic sector of logistics, is abundantly conscious of the challenges – present and future – of the transport sector. We are often pointed at as Belgium still resides in the top ranks of most congested roads in…