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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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High-tech signalling in Victoria to run more trains, more often
As part of the Andrews Labor Government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project, 55 kilometres of next-generation, high-capacity signalling (HCS) will be installed to run more trains, more often.
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Issue #4 2017 – Digital version
The first ever issue of Global Railway Review features exclusive articles on Digitalisation, Rolling Stock, High-Speed, Timetabling, Signalling & Telecommunications,Infrastructure, Bogies & Wheelsets, and much more…
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Top signalling technology Class 180 train delivered to Grand Central
Angel Trains Ltd has delivered the first UK Designated Body (DeBo) certified Class 180 train fitted with the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to Grand Central in readiness for the introduction of the digital signalling system on the East Coast Mainline.
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Major step in the deployment of ETCS on the RFC North Sea – Mediterranean achieved
With the commissioning of the Bettembourg – Thionville – Uckange border section and the Mont Saint-Martin – Aubange – Rodange triangle, an important step in the deployment of ETCS on the Antwerp – Basel section of Rail Freight Corridor (RFC) North Sea - Mediterranean has been achieved.
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New signalling solution for the Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Line 1
The fully-automated CITYFLO 650 rail control solution from Bombardier has entered service on the second phase of the new Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit Line 1.
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A vision to connect everything to transform train travel
Recently-appointed Nomad Digital CEO, Reece Donovan, talks to Global Railway Review about the company’s vision to connect everything and drive the digital rail agenda.
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The East Link Project – the first step towards a Swedish high-speed railway
28 June 2017 | By Johan Sundin, M.Sc, Commercial Director of the The East Link Project at the Swedish Transport Administration
Johan Sundin, M.Sc, Commercial Director of the The East Link Project at the Swedish Transport Administration speaks to Global Railway Review about Sweden’s new high-speed rail project, the challenges it faces and how the operating company plans to overcome them.
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The Hyper Chariot: the fastest way to the future
23 June 2017 | By The Hyper Chariot
Introducing the Hyper Chariot, a 4,000mph super-shuttle that will whisk passengers between London and Edinburgh in just eight minutes that could be fully operational by 2040.
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Using big data for railway operations and maintenance
14 June 2017 | By Dr Diego Galar, Luleå University of Technology, Sweden
In their article, to be published next month in Global Railway Review Issue 4 2017, Professors Diego Galar, Uday Kumar and Ramin Karim from Luleå University of Technology, Sweden, elucidate the possibilities of big data in the railway industry and anticipate its positive effects on operations and maintenance (O&M) from…
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How to promote gender equality in the rail sector
14 June 2017 | By Adeline Ginn, Founder of Women in Rail and General Counsel at Angel Train
Adeline Ginn, Founder of Women in Rail and General Counsel at Angel Trains speaks to Global Railway Review about gender inequality in the work place and what the rail sector is and should be doing to combat this.
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The top 13 most delayed train routes in the UK
Take a look at the below infographic from Roulette Online to find out the top 13 most delayed train routes in the UK...
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How can rail companies rebuild customer relationships?
For Global Railway Review, Dave Sampson, Commercial Director of Trolex|Aporta, a global supplier of on-board digital systems to transportation markets, explains that rail companies have a real opportunity to use the latest digital solutions to improve passenger experience, rebuild customer relationships and create new revenue streams...