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ORR finds number of post-pandemic rail journeys doubled over last year
ORR figures have found that 990 million journeys were made in Britain over the last year, a huge increase from 2020-21 where only 388 million journeys were made.
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Railways face continued growth in passenger ridership numbers and increased demand for rail freight operations. To cope, rail systems must adapt to their changing environment and provide networks that are both safe and secure.
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Improving railway operations using pneumatics technology
Darryl Brunk, Business Development Manager – Automotive & Tire Segments at Emerson, explores pneumatics technology and why it is such an effective solution for the safety, comfort and performance of many applications that are found throughout passenger and freight trains.
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LTG Cargo Ukraine to resume business in Ukraine
LTG Cargo will return to business in Ukraine following an increase in demand from Ukrainian businesses for the transport of grain.
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The variable gauge system for freight trains in Spain
José Conrado Martínez, Deputy Director of Strategic Innovation (CTO) of Adif, explains the difficulties caused by the gauge in Spain, as well as the rest of Europe, and how Adif are contributing to making railroad’s safer with a freight gauge changeover project.
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How to better prepare the railway sector for CBRNe threats
Grigore Havarneanu, Senior Research Advisor at the International Union of Railways (UIC), looks at the challenges that railways face in dealing with Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) attacks and how the EU-funded PROACTIVE project can help railway staff to better face these threats.
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Global Railway Review Issue 3 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including: digital twin developments on HS1; enhancing rail freight activity in Spain; rail's role in zero-emission mobility in Europe; Bogies & Wheelsets and IOT & Advanced Analytics In-Depth Focuses; and much more!
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RSSB to publish health data insights to help reduce rail’s risk and cost
RSSB have announced a new quarterly report which will help organisations get a better understanding of their health and wellbeing performance.
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Siemens Mobility sign contract for 2,000km high-speed rail system in Egypt
Siemens Mobility have signed a contract to provide approximately 2,000 kilometres of modern, safe, and integrated rail system to link 60 cities in Egypt.
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The future of GSM-R train radio functionalities
In this short video, you will get to learn about Kontron Transportation's MCx solution – the future of GSM-R train radio functionalities.
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Network Rail staff deliver equipment to Ukrainian Railways
Network Rail staff have come to the aid of rail colleagues in Ukraine by delivering equipment that will help keep Ukrainian railways running.
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DB Cargo UK launches new safety campaign
DB Cargo UK have launched a safety campaign that empowers workers to intervene and stop any activity that they feel to be unsafe.
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STI Castell’s depot safety system delivers impressive results for RATP
STI Castell's sustainable depot safety system for the 3-tracks metro depot outside Paris, has successfully eliminated human error and damages to materials.
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CER remain committed to aid efforts in Ukraine
CER have continued to work closely with its members to meet transport needs in Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.
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Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston
After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
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Canada’s Minister of Transport announces updated rail safety rules
The Minister of Transport has announced the approval of the revisions to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements of trains.