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RSSB opens up affiliate opportunities for international rail organisations
Through research, standards and analysis, Britain's Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is helping its international affiliates deliver a better, safer railway.
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Emerging from the tunnel and strengthening rail supply chains
With coronavirus effectively putting life on pause, now, more than ever, is the time to look ahead. Howard Rosen, Chairman of the Rail Working Group, looks at the role of railways post-pandemic, and the potential for funding from the private sector to see the industry realise its true potential.
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Network Rail teams move 370,000 tonnes of medicine and vital supplies in one week
Key workers from Network Rail have enabled more than 370,000 tonnes of freight to be moved in just one week between west London and Cornwall and into and across Wales to support the economy, the NHS, petrol stations and food shops.
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COVID-19 and its impact on the European rail supply industry
Philippe Citroën, Director General of UNIFE (the Association of the European Rail Industry), writes that, despite the coronavirus crisis interrupting the regular rhythm of the European rail supply industry, this unprecedented situation could provide an opportunity to position the sector for even greater success once the pandemic subsides.
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FTA: Evolving to strengthen and support the UK’s logistics industry
After 10 years with the Freight Transport Association (FTA), the business organisation representing the UK’s logistics industry, Chief Executive David Wells reveals his ambitions for the association’s next decade, which he believes will drive even more achievements for its members.
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CAF’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility officially opened by Prince of Wales
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has officially opened CAF's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Celtic Business Park in Newport, South Wales.
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Siemens images show vision for Goole train manufacturing site
Siemens Mobility Limited have released new images showing their vision for a £200 million state-of-the-art rail manufacturing facility in Goole, UK.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2020
This issue includes articles from Poland's Transport Minister about the country's much-needed railway investment programme, In-Depth Focus sections on Additive Manufacturing, Winter Operations and the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), plus much more.
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Electrostar manufacturers and suppliers agree on new ETCS approach
Siemens Mobility, Bombardier and Porterbrook have come to an agreement on the best approach to introducing ETCS on existing Electrostar units.
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Dellner becomes the number one supplier for all types of railway couplers
Following the transfer of ownership of Dellner Couplers AB to Swedish Private Equity Company EQT AB, Dellner will look to the future with improved safety, quality, sustainability and customer focus.
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“2020 must be the year of rail”: Philippe Citroën, UNIFE Director General
Philippe Citroën, Director General of UNIFE (the Association of the European Rail Industry), writes that there are several factors the rail industry must focus on during 2020 to prove the value of rail transport and its potential to support a sustainable, interoperable, digital and integrated mobility system.
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Small businesses sought for California high-speed rail project works
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is to host an Industry Forum for small businesses interested in working on the Track and Systems Design-Build-Maintain contract for the state's high-speed rail project.
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How IRIS Certification™ is helping to deliver better quality rail services
Stefan Siegler, Chairman of the International Rail Quality Board (IRQB) explains the consortium’s vision and how IRIS Certification™ will help deliver better quality rail services and ultimately improve daily mobility across rail.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2019
This issue includes articles about Hull Trains’ new hi-tech fleet, establishing a new safety culture for European railways, how HS2 and NPR will be key to upskilling UK plc, the latest infrastructure modernisation projects in Croatia, In-Depth Focus sections on Noise & Vibrations and Rail Traffic Management Systems, plus experts…
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Network Rail and CPC partner to support growth of innovative technology in rail
Network Rail and Connected Places Catapult will join forces to focus on bringing more innovation into the supply chain and accelerating new technologies to market to improve the rail network.