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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.
Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded a 59.87 million euro contract to Merko Ehitus Eesti AS and GRK Eesti AS for constructing a 10.5km section of the Rail Baltica mainline from Saku to the Harju-Rapla County border.
Govia Thameslink Railway has appointed Hannah Lindsay as its first Security Improvement Manager to lead a £2.5 million initiative aimed at combating antisocial behaviour across the network.
TfL has initiated a new campaign to combat rising incidents of violence and aggression against its staff, emphasising that such behaviour will lead to serious consequences for offenders.
EN50155 is a European standard applied to all electronic equipment components used in the rail industry, ensuring they meet the highest levels of compliance and reliability across operating conditions, design, documentation, testing, and integration.
A newly released video of a train collision emphasises the urgent need for heightened awareness and personal responsibility at railway level crossings.
The Community of Madrid will invest €100.7 million to install platform screen doors on Metro Line 6, enhancing safety, efficiency and paving the way for automation.
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.
KiwiRail has completed the installation and activation of the final section of overhead electric lines for the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification project, paving the way for electric trains to commence test runs in July.
Rail Baltica's inclusion in the unified European transport corridor underscores its strategic importance, enhancing connectivity and co-operation across Europe and with Ukraine.
Tended and Dual Inventive have partnered to introduce geofencing technology to The Netherlands, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency in the Dutch rail industry amidst growing challenges from climate change and staff shortages.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For Global Railway Review’s latest Track Insight: Talent, Dr Joe Preece, Research Fellow at the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education, shares insights on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and the importance of data readiness in revolutionising the rail industry.
