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How AI is putting the railway industry back on track
Koko Visser, Global Head of AI, Valcon, addresses the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the rail industry.
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JR East Launches Hiring Activities for New Entry-Level Position
The East Japan Railway Company (JR East) is pleased to announce a new recruitment category, namely an entry-level position for overseas railway project engineers, to further develop railway business across the globe.
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CER welcomes EU’s recognition of rail’s role in enhancing European defence readiness and mobility
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CER supports the EU's focus on rail for military mobility and urges investment in infrastructure to strengthen defence capabilities and economic growth.
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Campaign calls for international rail services return to Kent’s Ashford and Ebbsfleet stations
This video introduces the campaign to restore international rail services to Ashford and Ebbsfleet, featuring key political figures and stakeholders.
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Measure twice cut once: incorporating digital surface modelling for rail projects
Global Railway Review's Editorial Assistant, Gabriel Higgins, interviewed Parsons Head of Innovation EMEA, Petros Zouzoulas, about the story behind their incorporation of digital surface modelling and drones for rail infrastructure projects, and how it can change the industry.
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Railchap robot showcased in Oslo, revolutionising railway safety and reducing maintenance risks
Global Railway Review’s Editor, Elizabeth Jordan, witnessed a demonstration of the Railchap robot at a February 2025 event hosted by Siemens in Oslo, Norway.
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In-service monitoring should be the new norm
Mani Entezami, Research Fellow at BCRRE and Founder & CTO of MoniRail Ltd, explains how in-service monitoring using inertial sensors is emerging as a cost-effective, transformative approach, enabling predictive maintenance through a detailed understanding of vehicle and track interaction.
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The first large TMB on the Salerno Reggio Calabria Rail line begins excavation
One of the largest tunnel boring machine in Europe, and the first to be operational on the Salerno Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line, has fired up its engines, ready to excavate the Saginara Tunnel on Lot 1A Battipaglia Romagnano. The project is led by a Webuild consortium on behalf of…
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Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) makes bold appointment
AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Network Rail to lead design integration for a central section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the 18-mile leg from Stalybridge to Huddersfield.
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Industry reacts to the Chancellor’s investment announcement
In her latest announcement, Rachel Reeves has promised to "kickstart economic growth" for the country and go "further and faster" than previous governments, including a revision on infrastructure rules and the treatment of large infrastructure projects outside of London and the South East, which leaders within the rail industry have…
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Experience the power of fully integrated rail systems
Explore how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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Virtual Twins for Rail Simulation
Dive into critical rail freight issues and learn how aerodynamics and vehicle dynamics advanced simulation capabilities can provide high-precision virtual testing and validation solutions.
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Mitie awarded four-year engineering contract with Great Western Railway
Mitie has signed a four-year contract with Great Western Railway to provide engineering maintenance at over 200 stations and six depots, supporting sustainability and operational efficiency across the GWR network.
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Expert View: The new age of Artificial Intelligence
Dr Joe Preece is a Research Fellow at the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) – Europe's largest rail research centre.
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Digital Transformation of Transportation: 2024 handbook
This handbook aims to provide transportation professionals with a broad overview of the trends that will have a far-reaching impact by 2030, including key figures, notions, and expert opinions.