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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. But implementing strategies and understanding the benefits of new digital solutions must be addressed before improvements can be realised.
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The benefits of implementing BIM on the EOLE project
Léa Loucas, BIM Manager at SNCF Réseau, explains how Building Information Modelling (BIM) has been used within the EOLE railway infrastructure project, and how this tool has helped to identify ‘clashes’ and avoid expensive problems.
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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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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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Hitachi Rail unveil cutting-edge battery hybrid train at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans, Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia unveiled the ‘Blues Train’, a new train which will cut emissions and fuel consumption by more than 50 per cent.
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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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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.
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Dutch Railway’s ViRM fleet to be retrofit with ETCS technology
176 ViRM double deck rail vehicles will be retrofitted with the latest ETCS onboard technology for Dutch Railways.
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SAR to debut growth plans for Saudi Arabian railway sector at InnoTrans 2022
At InnoTrans 2022, Saudi Arabia Railways will detail its ambitious growth plans for its passenger and freight railway business over the next five years.
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Norway’s digital railway comes of age
With Industry 4.0 becoming an increasingly vital part of Norway’s railway industry, Sverre Kjenne, EVP of Operations and Technology at Bane NOR, explains how the digital railway will profoundly change the way people work and what elements the rail industry will gain from these changes.
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Alstom awarded contract to deliver TMS for KiwiRail
Alstom have been awarded their first major contract in New Zealand to deliver a fully integrated Traffic Management System for KiwiRail.
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ARTC maintenance improves safety and reliability on main line
ARTC have carried out essential rail maintenance to improve safety and reliability across the main ARTC line between Sydney and Melbourne.
