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New phase begins in Rail Baltica bridge construction over Neris in Lithuania
In late July 2024, Rizzani de Eccher launched a key phase in building the 1.51km Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris River in Lithuania.
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Digitalisation
The rail industry is harnessing innovative digital solutions that can benefit the railway sector. A world in which trains are never late and rail travel is cheaper, safer and more efficient is on the horizon thanks to radical innovation and technology that has marked the next stage of rail’s digital revolution.
What are the trends and challenges in rail digitalisation and how is the industry moving forward to embrace and adopt solutions?
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Norfolk Southern welcomes new Chief Information and Digital Officer
Norfolk Southern has appointed Anil Bhatt as Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer, where he will spearhead technology initiatives to enhance safety, operational efficiency, and customer service.
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Rail industry needs to enhance stranded train response, says ORR report
The Office of Rail and Road and Transport Focus report urges the rail industry to improve response times, staff training and passenger support during stranded train incidents.
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Amtrak launches revitalisation programme for Washington Union Station
Amtrak's new revitalisation programme for Washington Union Station aims to enhance safety, comfort and operational efficiency, reflecting the station's pivotal role as a major transportation hub.
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Delhi Metro Rail Corporation expands digital payment solutions for commuters
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has announced a new partnership to enhance digital payment options, allowing seamless travel and transactions with National Common Mobility Cards across all metro lines and other open-loop transport systems nationwide.
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TfL announces planned closures on the Piccadilly line for essential upgrades
TfL advises Piccadilly line customers to plan ahead and allow more time for their journeys due to temporary closures in August 2024 for vital upgrades, in preparation for the new fleet of trains arriving from 2025.
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From aeronautics to railways: Leading innovation in the railway industry
Sam Bemment, Technical and Innovation Manager at the Railway Industry Association, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Emily Budgen to discuss the evolution of railway technology, importance of industry innovation and how his diverse career path has shaped his vision for the future of integrated transport systems.
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Ticketing fragmentation identified as biggest problem in EU passenger rail
ALLRAIL urges the new EU Parliament and Commission to implement a Single Digital Booking and Ticketing Regulation to address ticketing fragmentation and improve cross-border rail travel.
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Stay ahead of quantum threat to railway security
Benoît Leridon, Head of Transportation Business for Network Infrastructure at Nokia, discusses the critical importance of cybersecurity in digital railways and the looming threat posed by quantum computing.
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Vecow and Kudan Release Turnkey Solution Kit for Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
The Vecow VTK SLAM Kit, a ROS (Robot Operating System)-based system, is optimised for robotics, autonomous vehicles, and RTLS (Real Time Location System) offering precision positioning, real-time 3D mapping, and enhanced safety features.
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USDOT announces $153 million funding for passenger rail enhancements
USDOT's Federal Railroad Administration has announced over $153 million in funding to enhance passenger rail services, aiming to establish new routes and improve existing ones across the country.
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Mace named programme management partner for MTR railway projects
Mace has been appointed by MTR Corporation to manage new railway extension projects in Hong Kong, thereby enhancing MTR’s project management capabilities.
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Network Rail, LNER, CrossTech and Hitachi Rail collaborate on digital asset monitoring trial
The 12-month trial uses AI-equipped forward-facing CCTV cameras to enhance real-time digital asset monitoring and improve safety on the East Coast Main Line.
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The Right Track Podcast Series, Episode 7- Data & AI
For July's episode of The Right Track, editor Elizabeth Jordan spoke to Martin Mason, Senior Programme Manager at Network Rail, Route Services Intelligent Infrastructure and Kelley Quirk, Programme Manager, Intelligent Infrastructure at Network Rail about the latest asset management and maintenance software they have created: insight.
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Foundations for new footbridge begin at relocated Hairmyres station
Network Rail and AmcoGiffen have commenced piling works for a new footbridge at the relocated Hairmyres station as part of the East Kilbride Enhancements project.