California High-Speed Rail Authority awarded $3.073 billion
California High-Speed Rail Authority have been awarded nearly $3.1 billion to continue their construction. The first phase is near completion.
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Issue 4 2023 Roundtable: Australasia’s Rail Development
4 December 2023 | By
Investment and expansion in Australia and New Zealand are booming. Here, a panel of experts from across the rail industry in Australia and New Zealand discuss the challenges to be faced and solutions that could be broached in Australasia, by answering a set of questions posed by the Australian Railway…
Video Interview with Plasser & Theurer’s Fabian Hansmann
Global Railway Review's Editor, Elizabeth Jordan, caught up with Plasser & Theurer's new Head of Marketing, Fabian Hansmann to discuss the latest news from Plasser & Theurer, how they're celebrating their 70th anniversary and what they hope for the future of rail.
A year in review: Office of Rail and Road’s annual report published
The Office of Rail and Road's annual report has been published this week, reflecting on the rail industry across the year (2022-2023).
New visualisation tool aids signalling design process
The design of rail signalling systems can be challenging, especially when changes in technology expose inadequacies in the traditional design approach and make it difficult for railway owners and operators to visualise how the signalling system will behave. Arup has developed a digital tool that enables those involved in signalling…
The digital way in rail freight operations
Discover how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
Issue 4 In-Depth Focus: Protecting Railway Assets
29 November 2023 | By
As the rail industry becomes more digitalised by the day, Global Railway Review speaks to industry experts about how these new-age assets must be protected.
Issue 4 In-Depth Focus: Noise & Vibration
28 November 2023 | By
As the importance of reducing sound pollution in growing urban areas continues to rise, industry experts look at the possibility of reducing sound by using sound; how vibrations impact on the long-term health of rolling stock and infrastructure.
Global Railway Review Issue 4 2023
27 November 2023 | By
Welcome to our Winter Issue of 2023! This year has been full of changes, challenges and new chances leading into 2024. From the U-turn announcement from the prime minister back at the start of October, to the mention of new rail policies and reforms in the King’s speech this month,…
NSAR’s Skill Symposium discuss training and the workforce
NSAR's Skill Symposium took place on the 17th November, and was a complete success, covering topics such as skills, training, and workforces.
Accelerating Intelligence to Lay Foundations for the Future
17 November 2023 | By
The digital railway brings many advantages: It enables the use of better train control systems, allowing trains to run closer together and so enhancing capacity; at the same time, safety is improved with drivers having signalling instructions, commands and authorisations displayed on the control panel in front of them.
Jez Baldock talks about the successes of East West Rail Phase 2
13 November 2023 | By
East West Rail (EWR) is not just a transport project, it provides wider economic benefits, including thousands of jobs and homes within England’s Economic Heartland. The scheme aims to deliver much-needed connections for communities between Oxford and Cambridge, creating a new radial transport route that will make travel more efficient.
The King’s Speech: Head of ZF Aftermarket Reacts
The Head of ZF Aftermarket, Philippe Colpron, has reacted to the contents of the King's Speech, including the Automated Vehicles Bill.
King’s Speech Outlines Proposed Railway Reforms and Policies
The King's Speech this afternoon outlined proposed policies and reforms for the railway industry. Figures in the industry have reacted.
Art and Railway: Creative Communities
Rail companies Amtrak and SWR, from both sides of the Atlantic, have collaborated with local artists to create installations for stations.