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Digital and geoinformation technologies in the development of Russian railway infrastructure
The JSC Russian Railways 2030 Development Strategy involves the large-scale deployment of advanced technology to all of the company’s business activities, including its complex infrastructure. It is tasked, among other things, with developing the technologies and processes for the design, construction and operation of high-speed lines (up to 350km/h), as…
Waterloo track replaced for a more reliable railway
28 March 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Key sections of track has been replaced at Waterloo as part of the Railway Upgrade Plan from Network Rail.
Issue #1 2017 – Digital version
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Rail track maintenance machinery – Innovations in the UK
31 January 2017 | By Brian Counter, Technical Director of the Permanent Way Institution (PWI)
In this article for Global Railway Review, Brian Counter, Technical Director of the Permanent Way Institution (PWI), reviews current methods and innovations in the UK rail industry’s track maintenance machinery sector.
Winter is coming – how does NS and ProRail cope?
Snow and frost can have a major impact on train timetables. NS is the largest rail carrier in the Netherlands and together with the network manager, ProRail, it has a number of measures ready and waiting to ensure it can keep transporting as many passengers as possible when winter comes.…
Issue #6 2016 – Digital version
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Manufacturing quality in series
23 November 2016 | By Simon Misar, Head of Content in the Advertising Department of Plasser & Theurer
The new fleet programme of DB Netz AG (Deutsche Bahn’s rail infrastructure company) demonstrates extraordinary quality standards. Simon Misar, Head of Content in the Advertising Department of Plasser & Theurer, explains that – for the first time – Plasser & Theurer has built track maintenance machines for DB Netz AG…
Quality control measurement of a MSS after 30 years of operation
An investigation into the effectiveness of one of the first mass-spring systems (MSS) in Switzerland is currently ongoing. After 30 years of operation, the vibration-reducing lightweight MSS is still performing without faults, despite the elastic bearing of the slab now being partially submerged in water. Vibration engineering experts Adrian Egger…
Infrastructure group calls for whole life concrete slab track solution
26 October 2016 | By Britpave
Transport infrastructure association Britpave discuss the benefits of concrete slab track in rail investment
New developments in on-track machines for narrow gauge track
25 July 2016 | By Global Railway Review
MATISA Matériel Industriel SA has unveiled its two latest on-track machines (OTM), demonstrating new opportunities for narrow gauge track maintenance.
Network Rail completes Easter work programme despite storm conditions
29 March 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has completed its Easter improvement works despite a large section of the UK experiencing poor weather conditions with the arrival of Storm Katie.
Fostering innovative infrastructure maintenance
EIM, the association of European Rail Infrastructure Managers, promotes the interests and views of rail infrastructure managers in Europe. With 12 members and two associate members, EIM represents over 50% of the EU’s railway lines. EIM members have a key role in developing, operating and maintaining the European railway network.…
VR Track heads full steam towards Nordic expansion
23 March 2016 | By Jouni Kekäle – VR Track’s Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development
VR Track Oy is Finland’s biggest rail constructor, with expertise covering all aspects of railway engineering, from design to project implementation. The company employs some 1,450 expert personnel in Finland and approximately 350 people in Sweden. In an interview for Global Railway Review, Jouni Kekäle – VR Track’s Vice President…