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Scandinavia’s rail network is already one of the world’s most advanced, and one that continues to benefit from investment and support. This regional debate involving some key industry leaders explores the driving forces behind the region’s rail success and provides a platform for discussion on the future of rail in…
Railways simply cannot afford to be unprepared or surprised by equipment and asset downtime. With intelligent predictive maintenance solutions in place, and advanced ways of analysing data, assets can perform more reliably helping to improve the capacity of networks and deliver a better passenger experience.
In an interview with Global Railway Review, Johan Björkman, Managing Director (Nordics) at AECOM, discusses the value of adapting to innovation in the rail sector, the importance of investing in technical expertise to meet future challenges, and the prospects and opportunities for AECOM in the Nordic region...
On 15 February 2018, Global Railway Review hosted a webinar in association with Alstom, which explored how HealthHub, Alstom’s predictive maintenance offering, improves life-cycle costs, reliability and asset availability...
Here, James Collinson, Managing Director of NCB, discusses how the organisation aims to continue delivering an unrivalled level of services across the railway system, both in the UK and worldwide...
High-speed railways provide an efficient mode of transport, but they are highly complex systems and must combine various elements if they are to operate successfully. This In-Depth Focus looks at a project in its infancy and how their vision is taking shape, the importance of understanding what passengers want, and…
Since the establishment and development of the rail freight industry, the railroads provide a strong foundation for America to thrive within the global market. Russell McGurk, GoRail President, discusses how U.S. railroads and their suppliers are continually identifying new ways to make the rail network safer and more efficient…
Discover how intelligent predictive maintenance techniques and innovative ways of analysing data are key in assisting railways to reduce costs and perform more reliably
Mark Simpson, Head of Sales, ECR Retail Systems discusses how modern technology can provide operators with more frequent e-commerce and passengers with a higher-quality transportation experience…
Peter Kummer, Head of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at SBB, discusses how new opportunities in information and communication technologies are changing business models, the value chain and customer behaviour, and the potential these trends offer SBB.
Richard Revis, Senior Manager – Bodyworn at Digital Barriers, comments on how railway workers who often work alone or operate in remote areas, deserve the security of knowing they have support and assistance on hand in an emergency…
Billy D’Arcy, UK CEO, BAI Communications discusses how the UK’s productivity growth needs drastic improvements, suggesting a better-connected network as the solution…
Amir Levintal, CEO, Cylus, discusses how a modern security approach is required to protect the rail network and its customers from the ever-developing cyber-threats…
The railway industry is experiencing a critical phase in its existence. They face numerous challenges and changes which they must overcome to ensure they remain reliable and sustainable in the future. Some of the issues that need urgent attention include increasing competition from other modes of transport, the massive costs…
The UK Transport Secretary’s recent comments on the potential use of hydrogen powered trains on the UK rail network is interesting given some of the historical parallels on the Great Western franchise. Gordon Buchan, Director of Transport Planning, WYG, believes the railway’s past can offer advice for today’s implementation of…
