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ARA welcomes new investments in safety and training initiatives
ARA have welcomed funding for safety and training initiatives in the recent Federal Budget, as the industry looks to support the nation’s economic growth.
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Developing a train derailment detection system
For Global Railway Review, Professional Engineers Giandomenico Cassano and Mauro Cassano explain how a newly developed train derailment detection system (TD2S) can reduce the damage caused by rolling stock derailments.
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Network Rail testing new digital signalling equipment on Northern City Line
Network Rail are testing and commissioning new signalling equipment on the Northern City Line in April and May, as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.
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Magnetic levitation raises the bar for safety standards in rail
With state-of-the-art superconducting maglev technology looking increasingly likely to come to the U.S., Wayne Rogers, Chairman and CEO of Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR), explains how this revolutionary technology offers the chance to raise rail safety standards throughout North America.
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Connecting autonomous vehicles and smart level crossings: The future of incident prevention
Connected vehicles are becoming commonplace on the road and are increasingly moving towards more automation. In 2017, the SNCF Innovation and Research Department developed a project to transform level crossings into a crossroads connected with road vehicles. Building upon the results of this project, SNCF started a new challenge in…
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Transportation Technology Center, Inc now known as MxV Rail
MxV Rail chose the new name to reflect the formula of momentum, evoking the company’s dedication to moving the rail industry forward.
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European railways remain committed to relief efforts supporting Ukrainians
With the humanitarian crisis worsening, CER is continuing to work closely with its members to ensure the flow of refugees towards safe havens and help with the supply of aid.
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Rail journeys increased across October and December despite restrictions
Rail journeys increased to 285 million in Britain over October and December 2021, marking the highest number of passenger journeys since January to March 2020.
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Cambrian Line to reopen with extra £2m announced for future protection
Network Rail will invest an extra £2 million into the railway line when it reopens to further improve its resilience after recent storm damage.
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Thales to implement ERTMS Central Safety System into Dutch rail network
Thales will implement the Central Safety System in order to achieve much safer and more sustainable railway traffic network for the Netherlands.
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The importance of Rail Enforcement Officers on post-pandemic railways
In support of National Careers Week, Tina Towner, Rail Enforcement Officer at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), explains the role of a Rail Enforcement Officer and details why the role is more important now than ever before.
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The steady train to automation
Karsten Oberle, Head of Rail at Nokia, explores the futuristic implications that increasing automation in the rail industry can offer and explains what benefits rail operators can expect by fully embracing automation.
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European rail sector displays full solidarity with Ukraine and its people
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) and its members are actively participating in EU-wide humanitarian efforts to support refugees fleeing Ukraine.
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The potential of advanced train navigation
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Aaron Whittemore, Director of Product and Strategy at Humatics, delves into the benefits that ultra-wideband technology can offer railways and what the industry can gain from deploying Humatics’ systems.
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Grants and loans announced for Wisconsin to improve rail freight
Nearly $15 million in grants and loans for five rail freight projects in Wisconsin have been announced by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.