Empowering intermodal terminals through automation
Werner Peeters, Business Developer at Camco Technologies, shares his insights on how automated container, trailer and train wagon registration can accelerate the road to digital transformation.
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At COP26, rail needs to lead the transport decarbonisation revolution
Dyan Crowther, CEO of HS1 Ltd – the operator of the UK’s only high-speed line – looks ahead to COP26 and how the summit can act as a turning point for the transport sector in intensifying the fight against climate change, plus how HS1 aims to increase its passenger numbers…
The future of rail critical communications
Kontron Transportation’s Martin Piovarci, Product Line Manager for Mission-Critical portfolio, delves into the company’s brand-new MCx solution which plays a part in the future of rail critical communications.
SAR cooperates with DB Rail Academy for workforce skills development
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) – the new national railway company for Saudi Arabia – is laying the foundations for a leading role in transport and logistics in the region with systematic skills development supported by DB Rail Academy.
BYD and Huawei: Creating intelligent rail transportation O&M
Chen Guofang, President of the Information Engineering Research Institute of BYD Signal & Communication Company Limited, explores how developing smart solutions can support the improvements to urban rail efficiency and the passenger experience.
The impact of COVID-19 on Indonesia’s transportation industry
As Indonesia continues to digitally transform, Erni Basri, Head of the Railway Engineering Centre for the Western Part of Java Island Indonesia, and Directorate General of Railway and Ministry of Transportation Indonesia, explains the significance and development of smart cities and smart railway transportation across the country, despite the challenges…
Roundtable: Decarbonising Rail
Find out what these industry experts think about topics including: the barriers in upgrading and electrifying existing/new rail networks; overcoming the uncertainties of using alternative green traction technologies; and how the rail freight sector plays a part in rail’s decarbonisation efforts.
A smarter edge: Bringing more capable compute to railway digitalisation
Artificial intelligence (AI) stands at the heart of modern and next-generation railway applications. Edge and embedded systems manufacturer ADLINK teamed with Intel to address the bottlenecks in conventional railway systems and enable a new, AI-ready, highly rugged set of solutions. Here, Christian Marez, Senior Business Development Manager for Transportation and…
Establishing cyber-security for next generation mobility
Marta Garcia, Technical Affairs Manager at UNIFE speaks about the forever developing digital rail transport industry within Europe, and therefore the necessity for cyber-security adaptations in order to maintain and secure a safe and resilient rail sector.
In-Depth Focus: Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS)
Due to be launched in 2025, the new 5G-enabled telecommunications standard Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) is anticipated to improve safety, the passenger experience and operational efficiency. This In-Depth Focus explores the intricacies of implementing FRMCS, what more needs to be done in the transition period, the role that…
Global Railway Review Issue 5 2021
Packed full of exclusive content, including: a Roundtable discussion on Decarbonising Rail; an In-Depth Focus to explore FRMCS; the impact of COVID-19 on Indonesia’s rail industry; establishing cyber-security for next generation rail mobility; and much more!
Empowering the passenger: “Forewarned is forearmed”
Here, Patrick McDougall, CEO of Nexus Alpha, provides thoughts on a number of topics, from how to improve customer information, how the industry reacted to COVID-19, through to sustainability and how solar powered passenger information signs can help train operators move towards net zero.
China’s rail transportation system reaches a smart milestone
Li Zhonghao and Xing Zhiming from the Expert and Academic Committee of the China Association of Metros (CAM), discuss how China’s rail transportation system has reached a smart milestone.
Viper Innovations: Achieving safe and efficient signalling power supplies
Viper Innovations uses a Total Asset Management signalling system to maximise the value, safety, and efficiency an asset works within its day-to-day environment and operational performance.
Nature as designer: Biophilic design in modern placemaking at train stations
Adele Kamel, Director of Communication and Brand Strategy at Green Furniture Concept, explains why biophilic design and biophilia will be an important part of travel and the design of train stations.