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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.
4 October 2016 | By River Tamoor Baig - Co-Founder, HackTrain
River Tamoor Baig, Co-Founder of HackTrain provides insight into the published B.A.R.R.I.E.R.S. report which identifies 5 major barriers and 13 recommendations for rail industry stakeholders to adopt.
26 September 2016 | By Quintiq
In this briefing, discover the four insights to taming passenger rail disruption...
15 September 2016 | By Nigel Davies, Head of QinetiQ’s Secured Navigation group
Nigel Davies, Head of QinetiQ’s Secured Navigation group, explores the potential risks and benefits of the increasing use of satellite signals in rail networks.
12 September 2016 | By Volker Schenk, President of the German Railway Industry Association (VDB)
Digitalisation is creating the best rail mobility there has ever been: more climate-friendly, safer, more economical, quieter, and with greater comfort. As Volker Schenk, German Railway Industry Association (VDB), explains, companies in Germany’s railway industry are applying new technologies in pursuit of reaching their digitalisation goals...
As demand for rail transportation in Britain grows, David Waboso CBE, Managing Director, Group Digital Railway at Network Rail explains that a digital railway will be key to delivering the greatest benefits for freight customers and passengers...
8 September 2016 | By Aleksandar Bauranov, transportation engineer and research associate
Aleksandar Bauranov, transportation engineer and research associate, discusses the opportunity of utilising the Port of Piraeus in Greece to cut rail freight times to South East and Central Europe.
In this issue: Focus on progress and future plans in Sweden; High-Speed Rail Developments; Wheelset Design & Development; InnoTrans show preview; And much more...
In this High-Speed Rail Developments Supplement, Andrew McNaughton, Chief Engineer & Technical Director of HS2 provides an update of the project; Turkish high-speed expansion is covered by İsa Apaydın, Director General of TCDD; and Ailie MacAdam, Director of HSRIL addresses skills challenges within the industry...
6 September 2016 | By Camilla Ahston – Senior International Strategist, Trafikverket
Trafikverket – the Swedish Transport Administration – is responsible for long-term planning of all types of traffic for the country’s transport system, as well as for building, operating and maintaining public roads and railways. According to Trafikverket’s National Plan, €52.2 billion will be invested in the transport system up to…
6 September 2016 | By Fabio Senesi, Stefano Marcoccio and Andrea Olmi (RFI S.p.A)
The introduction of ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 has been one of the major technological innovations in the world of railway signalling in recent years. Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FSI) through Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) and Trenitalia was one of the principal developers of the system, demonstrating its feasibility and effectiveness –…
5 September 2016 | By Quintiq
This solution paper shows you how to put your rail franchise bid at the frontline with: a resilient timetable, optimal rolling stock, crew planning and complex unit & crew diagramming that can be created and revised quickly in real time.
5 September 2016 | By Torkel Patterson, Vice-Chairman, International High-Speed Rail Association (IHRA)
Torkel Patterson, Vice-Chairman of the International High-Speed Rail Association, discusses the advantages of high-speed rail over other modes of transportation, particularly between viable city-pairs that can support a frequent service...
1 September 2016 | By Claire Yeates, Director at Waterscan
Claire Yeates, Director at Waterscan – an independent consultancy specialising in water sustainability – discusses the impact of next year’s overhaul of the English water supply market and explains how the rail industry can benefit from the opportunity.
31 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
According to Rail Minister Paul Maynard, passengers will see a number of new benefits and services during the next West Midlands rail franchise.
30 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Amtrak has awarded a design and build contract for 28 new high-speed trains to Alstom for operation between Boston and Washington D.C.
