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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VTG showcases Europe’s first tank wagon for Liquefied Natural Gas
11 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
VTG Aktiengesellschaft has unveiled Europe’s first tank wagon for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) distribution.
Extensive investment into research, development and production
11 May 2015 | By Frauscher Sensor Technology
The Frauscher Group is investing 8 million euros into the extension of the wheel sensor production and the construction of a new building at their headquarters in St. Marienkirchen...
Frauscher Sensor Technology founded new subsidiary in Australia
11 May 2015 | By Frauscher
Frauscher Axle Counters and Wheel Detection Systems have successfully operated throughout Australia for more than ten years...
Schenck Process to supply bogie test rig to Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
11 May 2015 | By Schenck Process
State-of-the-art MULTIRAIL® BogieLoad plus to be used at the Schweizerische Südostbahn AG maintenance facility in Samstagern...
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.
Alstom financial results reveal record high orders for 2014/15
8 May 2015 | By Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
In an announcement made on the 6th May 2015, Alstom financial results reveal a 60 percent increase in orders made between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015 compared to the previous year.
IPO announced for Bombardier Transportation
8 May 2015 | By Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Bombardier has announced it is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) of a minority stake in Bombardier Transportation...
UNIFE launches combined EU rail research and development project meeting
7 May 2015 | By Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The launch meeting of combined EU rail research and development projects, Roll2Rail, IT2Rail and In2Rail, took place today in Brussels.
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…
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.
Île-de-France region to receive additional Bombardier Francilien EMU commuter trains
7 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Bombardier has received an order to supply 19 additional Francilien Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) Commuter Trains to Île-de-France Transport Authority (STIF) and French National Railway Company (SNCF), the order is valued at approximately 127 million euro...
Artesyn to showcase new SIL4 COTS fail-safe system for train control and rail signaling at Railtex
5 May 2015 | By Artesyn Embedded Technologies
Innovative ControlSafe™ Platform enables rail application developers to accelerate time-to-market...
International Wagonload gains momentum through Xrail Alliance
5 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Xrail Alliance, comprising of six European freight companies, has stepped up efforts to enhance the international Wagonload for rail freight.
Network Rail bank holiday improvement works complete
5 May 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail improvement works during the May Day bank holiday weekend have been completed following a £50m investment.