Why is cyber-security so important for the rail industry?
Emma Megan, Rail Industry Writer, discusses how the cyber-security paradigm is a highly operational and technical topic, but nonetheless, a priority that the rail sector must address.
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The South Wales Metro: More than a railway – a regional accelerator?
Stuart Pearson, a construction lawyer at Cardiff-based law firm, Capital Law, outlines the plans for the South Wales Metro and discusses how it’s not simply a highly anticipated infrastructure project, but a strategy to transform a region that is ready to take the next step on the national and international…
Is it time to rethink the structure of how Britain’s railways operate?
Reflecting on the recent difficult times for Britain’s railways, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, explores the opportunities that could lead from the governments ‘root and branch’ review of rail, the implications of Brexit and recognising that the most important part of the railway is its passengers.
Japanese railways: How does the UK rail network compare?
Caroline Field, Customer Information Manager at MTR Crossrail, and Jonathan James, Head of Contracts at MTR Crossrail, discuss their experience of Japanese railways, highlighting lessons that the UK rail sector could learn.
Railway Management System Market to reach USD 64 billion by 2024
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc, the Railway Management System Market will grow at a CAGR of over 10 per cent between 2018 and 2024.
Are lessons from Clapham Junction disaster ‘fading’ from the rail sector?
David Porter, Chair of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Railway Group, examines what was learned in the 1988 Clapham Junction rail crash and, following several incidents and near-misses in recent years, asks if those lessons have been forgotten.
Could data be the rail sector’s most valuable asset?
In an interview with Global Railway Review, Matt Miller, Transportation Industry Principal at OSIsoft, LLC – a leading global supplier of application software for operational data management – explains that the analysis and use of data is the rail sector’s most valuable asset as it moves forward to meet continued…
Transport’s Woman of the Year says “the impossible is definitely possible”
After receiving the prestigious honour at the 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, Anna Delvecchio MCIPS, Commercial Account Director at Amey and the co-lead of the recent Rail Sector Deal, spoke to Tara Nolan, Junior Editor of Global Railway Review, on how she plans to encourage more diversity…
An interview with Kate Marjoribanks, Engineering Director, Arriva Rail London
Kate Marjoribanks joined Arriva Rail London (ARL) as its new Engineering Director in November 2018, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the rail industry. In an interview with Global Railway Review, Kate shares details of her rail career so far, how her new position will allow her to…
Interview Spotlight: Conor Linnell, Client Director for Strategic Rail, Signalling and Telecommunications at SNC-Lavalin Atkins
On 10 May 2018, the UK Secretary of State for Transport and the Chief Executive of Network Rail announced the UK’s new Digital Railway strategy – committing all new trains and signalling will be digital or digital-ready by 2023. With this shift will come important new benefits to passengers and…
Interview Spotlight: Tim Gray, Managing Director of Hitachi Information Control Systems Europe (HICSE)
Tim Gray, Managing Director of Hitachi Information Control Systems Europe (HICSE), discusses how their products can help the rail industry move forward and what’s in store for the company in the future.
Interview Spotlight: Dan Shields, CEO at Shields Energy
Dan Shields, CEO at Shields Energy, discusses how their cloud software and Internet of Things (IoT) devices can help the rail industry forge ahead with its digitalisation agenda.
Interview Spotlight: Justin Southcombe, Commercial Director at Perpetuum
Justin Southcombe, Commercial Director at Perpetuum, discusses how digital solutions such as continuous condition monitoring will challenge the industry’s preconceptions, change its business models and ultimately improve its knowledge of the assets our businesses depend on.
Interview Spotlight: Maurice Verheijen, Head of Sales and Operations at Schweerbau GmbH
Maurice Verheijen, Head of Sales and Operations at Schweerbau GmbH, discusses the recent introduction of the first ever high-speed rail milling train to operate on Network Rail’s infrastructure.
How will hyperloop systems affect society and transport?
Said to be faster than trains, safer than cars and less damaging to the environment than aircrafts, hyperloop technology is quickly gaining traction. RS Components explores the benefits and challenges that the innovative mode of transport could have on society.