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Western Australia rail network to receive digital radio systems from Huawei
A joint venture has been awarded the contract to build and maintain the digital radio systems that will operate across Perth’s rail network…
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Signalling, Control & Communications
Advances to rail signalling and train control systems are set to make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. Read our content that follows the various strategies being implemented and what the benefits are of new digital signalling, control and communications solutions for the railway industry.
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SNCF Réseau launches innovation partnership to design next-gen signal interlockings
SNCF Réseau – the French Infrastructure Manager – has signalled the start of ARGOS, an innovation partnership involving Alstom, Ansaldo STS, Siemens and Thales, with the purpose of designing the next generation of signal interlockings.
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UIC, the Worldwide Railway Organisation, confirms partnership with Intelligent Transport and Global Railway Review
On 22 May 2018, Director General of the International Union of Railways (UIC), Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, signed a wide-ranging new partnership with Russell Publishing, the independent, international publishers of Intelligent Transport and Global Railway Review...
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Network Rail awards Siemens a £20 million re-signalling contract
The contract represents further investment into the Highland mainline in Scotland as the government continues to improve the rail network…
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Issue #3 2018 – Digital version
In this issue: Infrabel’s commitment to delivering a smarter and safer railway, VIA Rail Canada’s fleet renewal programme and modernisation strategy, and a UK debate from industry experts.
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The top five things we learned at the International Rail Development conference
The International Rail Development conference took place on 22-23 May in Brussels and brought together attendees from all corners of the rail sector to discuss some of the biggest developments currently impacting the industry.
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Siemens will equip Hungarian railway line with ETCS
New signalling technology will be used in Hungary to ensure the railway network is as efficient, cost-effective and enjoyable as possible…
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EU funding supports ERTMS Level 2 deployment on Paris-Lyon HSL
The Paris-Lyon high-speed line will soon benefit from more trains with improved regularity and performance following funding support from the European Union of approximately €117 million for the deployment of ERTMS Level 2 along Europe's most heavily trafficked line.
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Egypt’s Cairo-Benha rail line to be modernised by Thales
As part of the railway modernisation contract for the Cairo-Alexandria line, Egypt National Railways (ENR) has selected Thales for the extension to modernise the Cairo-Benha section…
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Norway’s railway infrastructure to be digitalised by Siemens
Placed by Bane NOR SF, the €800 million order will provide a new digital signalling system that will enhance safety, punctuality and capacity for Norway and is planned to be completed in 2034...
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Bristol receives biggest ever signalling upgrade
Updating the signalling technology around Bristol Temple Meads station will create a more reliable network in 2019, with higher quality services throughout the area…
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Issue #2 2018 – Digital version
Discover how intelligent predictive maintenance techniques and innovative ways of analysing data are key in assisting railways to reduce costs and perform more reliably
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Norway has selected Thales to provide next-generation Traffic Management System
Norway’s modernisation programme includes a new signalling system and will increase the attractiveness of rail travel through improved passenger service as well as delivering environmental, social and economic benefits across the country…
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Issue #1 2018 – Digital version
This issue of Global Railway Review features articles on rail infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Poland and the US along with in-depth focuses on Big Data and Safety.
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Quicker direct services from Bristol to London scheduled for 2019
A large signalling upgrade in Bristol will transform the area’s rail transportation system with two new tracks, more frequent trains and faster direct services to London…