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Issue #3 2015 – Digital version
In this issue: Czech Republic regional profile, High-Speed Rail supplement, Southeast Europe profile, Rail Ticketing and much more...
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Safety & Security
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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The Rail Delivery Group: Developing strategies and proposing solutions
4 June 2015 | By Matthew Hannaway and Mike Pollard, Network Rail
Network Rail in the UK has been working with the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) to tackle the cost of contingency on railway projects. Network Rail’s Matthew Hannaway, Head of Project Risk and Value Management and Mike Pollard, Head of Collaborative Working, explain further...
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IRR to participate in €18 million In2Rail programme
3 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The University of Huddersfield’s Institute for Railway Research will be participating in the In2Rail programme to develop new technologies ensuring railways are fit for the future.
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Danish rail electrification contract awarded to Siemens
2 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Danish rail company Banedanmark has awarded Siemens and construction company Per Aarsleff AS the contract to electrify nine rail routes totalling 1300 kilometres.
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Joint venture bid ahead in the electrification of Danish railway network
19 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Banedanmark, the Danish company responsible for rail maintenance and traffic control, is in final stage negotiations with joint venture Aarsleff-Siemens on the electrification of the Danish railway network.
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Norwegian government plans for railway reform
15 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Norwegian Ministry for Transport & Communications has outlined plans for railway reform in the in the transport system.
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Northern Rail introduces additional electric trains to the North West
14 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail will introduce a further eight electric trains to the North West service on the 17th May 2015 increasing the total number operating to ten.
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Track to the Future project constructs new test facilities
12 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The £6.5 million Track to the Future project, developed in partnership with the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), begins construction of new test facilities.
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Rail passengers spend half their journey time online
12 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
A recent study has revealed UK rail passengers spend half their journey time on a mobile connected device.
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Hitachi Rail Europe to launch interior concepts for UK high speed rail
11 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Hitachi Rail Europe will be unveiling a conceptual train interior for UK high speed rail at the 2015 Railtex exhibition in Birmingham.
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A coordinated approach proposed for the digital era at Rail Forum Europe
7 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
At a dinner-debate held in Brussels by Rail Forum Europe, a coordinated approach was proposed for the implementation of digital technology in the rail system. In order to fully unleash digital potential, a long-term vision and coordinated approach among all rail stakeholders was recognised within the framework of the EU…
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Network Rail awards Siemens ETCS GRIP 3 contract for Great Western Main Line
7 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens Rail Automation has been awarded the Network Rail contract for GRIP 3 works to deliver a European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 overlay for the Great Western Main Line.
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Heathrow Express installs platform gap-fillers to cut passenger accidents
30 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Heathrow Express has announced it is to install platform gap-fillers at stations to reduce the risk of passenger accidents.
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TfL and Network Rail move a step closer to ‘One Industry One Card’ vision
28 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL) have signed an agreement to extend the use of Sentinel helping to create the ‘One Industry One Card’ vision.
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Northern Rail introduces contactless payment technology
22 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Northern Rail announces the introduction of contactless payment technology at all staffed ticket offices on the network.