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23 March 2016 | By Cesare Brand, Secretary General, International Rail Transport Committee (CIT)
International rail transport can be tricky – at borders, everything suddenly comes to a standstill; tickets or consignment notes cause problems, rules for carriers concerning liability and damages don’t tally, and the interface between rail and ship or road is unclear. Having international law that governs railways is just not…
23 March 2016 | By François Bianco, Isabella Mariani and Hanspeter Schlatter from the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Signalling Department
François Bianco, Isabella Mariani and Hanspeter Schlatter from the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) Signalling Department present their risk assessment method and suggest that a possible universal approach could be used.
Frank Sennhenn, CEO of DB Netz AG, explains how the organisation makes use of technology and innovation to improve the quality and availability of Germany’s railway infrastructure.
23 March 2016 | By Ben Möbius, Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB)
Sustainable mobility means quality of life: people want climate-friendly, affordable and convenient mobility, and Germany’s rail industry offers just that. For Global Railway Review, Ben Möbius – Managing Director of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB) – explains that continued future success for the German railway industry depends on delivering…
23 March 2016 | By Ian Hall
The countdown is under way to 20-23 September 2016 when the global rail industry flocks to Berlin Exhibition Grounds for mega trade-fair InnoTrans. Also in the German capital, a clock is ticking on a very similar timescale: and the man hoping for an on-time arrival is Derek Ladewig, founder of…
23 March 2016 | By Jerzy Wisniewski, UIC’s African Region Coordinator
The Southern African Region can be considered as including the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Swaziland, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. This region is close to the Indian Ocean and also comprises the Comoros States, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles. The UIC has collaborated with experts from…
The rolling stock components market within the Spanish railway industry has grown significantly over recent years. Featuring at the forefront of the most demanded product and service ranking lists on a national scale, Pedro Fortea, Director at MAFEX – the Spanish Railway Association – says that its evolution is due…
Axle bearings are a fundamental rolling stock component. Volker Brundisch, Product Manager Mechatronics at Bombardier Transportation, discusses the different monitoring strategies and technologies available for axle bearings to ensure they are observed effectively during their lifetime.
17 March 2016 | By RSSB
In an article for Global Railway Review, the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) discusses recent changes to standards for rail vehicles ensuring trains are sufficiently audible and visible on Britain’s railways…
The European Standard EN14363’s main goal is to ensure the running safety and reliability of rolling stock through the testing for acceptance of their running characteristics. It is the reference standard in Europe but is also followed by many other non-European countries. Accredited test laboratory CETEST has performed tests according…
10 March 2016 | By Arriva
In our latest focus on a leading industry professional, Arriva’s Business Excellence Director Thomas Oster talks to Global Railway Review about his vision for the future, and why Arriva is striving to be at the forefront of European mobility solutions.
3 March 2016 | By Peter van der Mark
In an article for Global Railway Review, former train driver Peter van der Mark discusses safety on Britain’s railways and looks back at the implementation of TPWS train protection system together with Automatic Warning System and its outcome on driver action.
25 February 2016 | By Paul Johnson, Chairman TransWilts
Following the Rail Ministers announcement on a community rail plan initiative, Paul Johnson, Chairman TransWilts, highlights plans and benefits of the scheme which will give transport groups and passengers a greater say on rail services in Wiltshire.
18 February 2016 | By Pedro Fortea, Director of MAFEX
Ahead of his article in Issue 2, Pedro Fortea – Director of MAFEX – provides an overview of the Spanish railway components industry and gives a glimpse into the topics he will expand on in his forthcoming article...
11 February 2016 | By RSSB and Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) speaks to Global Railway Review about the launch of a new guide aimed at improving station safety and reducing platform-related accidents…
