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ORR data reveals Britain’s railways remain one of the safest in Europe
The Office of Rail and Road has published new data which shows that Britain has one of the safest railways in Europe.
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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. But implementing strategies and understanding the benefits of new digital solutions must be addressed before improvements can be realised.
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Network Rail’s RIDC carry out first testing of retrofitted ETCS train
Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre has carried out its first testing of a train retrofitted with European Train Control System equipment.
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Network Rail to complete signalling overhaul in Manchester
Network Rail will modernise journeys into Manchester with a signalling overhaul during the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday.
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Siemens Mobility CBTC technology used for Hong Kong’s East Rail Line extension
Siemens Mobility’s Communications-Based Train Control system is being used for the new East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension.
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ÖBB to modernise Wampersdorf station as part of Pottendorfer line project
ÖBB have announced that alongside double track expansion of the Pottendorfer line, the Wampersdorf train station will also be rebuilt.
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Alstom deliver first semi high-speed regional train for Delhi-Meerut RRTS line
The semi high-speed regional train is designed to run at 180kmph and is expected to decrease travel time between Delhi-Meerut by 40 per cent.
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New signalling system commissioned for Great Northern’s route to London
The new signalling system, which replaces outdated components with digital equipment, will offer Great Northern passengers more reliable journeys to the City of London.
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India’s first semi-high-speed rail network: A new era for passengers
With the coronavirus pandemic exacerbating various challenges for public transit systems, Vinay Kumar Singh, Managing Director of National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), discusses how the development of India’s first semi-high-speed regional rail network, the RRTS, will be transformative for passengers and economy.
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Alstom partners with SACE to strengthen link with Italy
Alstom will partner with SACE to increase its exports in Italy and strengthen its relationship with the Italian supply chain.
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RIA Northern Ireland publish rail manifesto ahead of assembly elections
The RIA Northern Ireland have published a manifesto that sets out four key recommendations for rail, ahead of the country’s assembly elections.
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ORR and Network Rail working to improve rail signalling
ORR have published Network Rail’s response on the state of the railway signalling market, with both working together to drive improvements.
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How the industry can overcome the challenges of rail control projects
In this interview for Global Railway Review, Gunnar Smith, VP of Sales at Prover, talks about the typical challenges faced in the procurement and development of rail control projects and how these can be mastered with a modern approach based on Signalling Design Automation (SDA) and the use of digital…
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Renfe to remodel 14 Alvia S-730 trains
Renfe is going to invest more than €11 million in the remodelling of 14 Alvia S-730 trains, improving the interior design and comfort of passengers inside the trains.
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Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex/Infrarail 2022
The much-anticipated spring edition of Railtex/Infrarail will take place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London, bringing the entire rail supply sector together.
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Alstom awarded second major South London signalling contract
Alstom have been awarded a £69 million contract by Network Rail that involves new signalling, infrastructure, and control technology.
