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GBRf announces new partnership to transform rail weed control maintenance
Three new Smart Weed System trains will commence service on the British railway network from May 2021, improving the environmental footprint and health and safety.
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Cooperation agreement signed by GD of Russian Railways and Head of Belarusian Railway
The cooperation agreement outlines a wide range of railway infrastructure, asset and workforce procedures that must be followed and ensured by both managing companies.
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BNSF Railway Company announces plan for 2021 capital investments
BNSF, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, has announced its 2021 capital investment plan of $2.99 billion for projects that support the company’s growth and efficiency objectives.
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Siemens Mobility to design, install and commission first high-speed rail network in Egypt
Siemens will design, install, commission and maintain a high-speed rail network of 1000km, the first of its kind in Egypt.
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Investment in rail research could ‘level up’ Northern England economy, according to report
According to a new study, UK government investment into rail research at the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield would deliver significant benefits to the North of England's economy.
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Robotics and industrial AI for track maintenance
Diego Galar and Uday Kumar, Professors at Luleå University of Technology, explore how more sophisticated inspection, condition monitoring, analysis and maintenance technologies can facilitate cost effective and efficient rail asset management.
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High-tech products and digital service concepts: The key to success for modern railway networks
Over past years, worldwide railway operators have been challenged more and more with higher demands. Urbanisation, increasing mobility and higher standards on safety and sustainability have led to a more demanding playing field. At the same time, investments are declining. Mark de Vries, CEO of voestalpine Track Solutions, recognises these…
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Infrabel focuses on digital data as it moves towards predictive maintenance
Over the last five years, Infrabel, the Belgian rail infrastructure manager, has made a strong commitment to the digital transformation of maintenance to further improve the safety and quality of rail transport in Belgium. For Global Railway Review, Annelies Stevens, Manager of Switches, covers the many challenges of this transformation…
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HS2 publishes update on development progress in 2020
The update from HS2 includes figures regarding recruitment and apprenticeships, sustainability, construction and rail freight.
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The power of big data: Smart maintenance using data analytics
Priya Agrawal, Deputy Chief Signal and Telecom Engineer at Indian Railways, explores how the fourth largest railway network in the world is taking a smart approach in shifting from periodic maintenance to condition-based and predictive maintenance regimes.
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Rail companies working to deliver UK government’s Christmas travel plan
With passengers facing a limited five day travel window for Christmas, UK rail companies are working to make travel as smooth and safe as possible.
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Lund Tramway: Comfortable public transport made available as a natural choice
The official opening of the Lund Tramway - connecting the city centre of Lund, Sweden, with a completely new part of the city in the North East - is planned for 13 December 2020.
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HS2 to utilise innovative 4D technology to enhance worksite safety
HS2 Ltd has supported the development of advanced 4D learning technology that enables site teams to identify, record and resolve site hazards as part of a virtual construction sequence.
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Network Rail uses laser and drone technology in viaduct restoration project
As part of Network Rail's £2.1 million Great North Rail Project investment, North Yorkshire’s iconic Ribblehead viaduct was 3D scanned and turned into a computer model by surveyors.
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UK’s West Coast main line and Euston Station to undergo major upgrades in 2021
The upgrade works will bring much-needed capacity to the West Coast main line and enable the new HS2 terminus to be built.