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GTR Class 387 sent for UK’s first major fleet retrofit for ETCS in-cab signalling
GTR has sent its first Class 387/1 Great Northern train to be retrofit with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.
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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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Supporting on-board European ERTMS deployment
As the European Coordinator for ERTMS at the European Commission (EC), Matthias Ruete writes about the tipping point that Europe is reaching in regard to ERTMS implementation and the vicious cycle that must be broken in order to realise its maximum potential.
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Alstom to provide ERTMS signalling system in central and southern Italy
Alstom have signed a framework agreement with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana to provide ERTMS on 27 lines in central and southern Italy.
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Q&A with Bernd Eder, Kontron Transportation: Advancing FRMCS
In this video interview taken at InnoTrans 2022, Bernd Eder, COO at Kontron Transportation, spoke with Global Railway Review about the challenges faced in rail for FRMCS migration, the company's experience and success, and what the future holds for its product portfolio.
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Perth’s new underground Forrestfield-Airport rail link officially opens
Perth’s new underground rail link runs through parallel tunnels, features three stations, and is expected to support more than 20,000 passenger journeys in its first year.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 26-30 September 2022.
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AI project to facilitate the advancement of driverless regional trains launched
Siemens and its partners have launched the safe.trAIn research project to create AI-based methodologies for driverless regional trains.
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East Coast Digital Programme complete ETCS testing for Class 43 train
The East Coast Digital Programme has celebrated the completion of testing with digital signalling for Class 43 trains.
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Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day three recap
During the third day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.
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Global Railway Review at InnoTrans – Day two recap
During the second day of InnoTrans 2022, the Global Railway Review team have been in Berlin to break the latest news.
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Alstom to supply 17 additional inter-regional electric trains for Romania
With the delivery of these inter-regional electric trains, Alstom will provide its first passenger railway fleet in Romania – supporting the country’s transition to sustainable modes of mobility.
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Ninth World Rail Market Study released at InnoTrans 2022
The ninth iteration of the World Rail Market Study has been released, with projections showing the rail market will achieve good long-term growth in the 2025-27 period.
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Evolution of mission-critical communications in the railway industry
Michael Kloecker, Head of Solutions Management Railways at Nokia speaks with Global Railway Review’s Editor, Craig Waters, about the benefits, challenges and next steps for mission-critical communications in the railway industry.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 12 - 16 September 2022.
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Alstom open new Engineering and Innovation centre in Portugal
Alstom have opened a new engineering and innovation site in Portugal which will develop cutting-edge solutions in the area of digital mobility and signalling.