Liberalization of long-distance railway passenger services in the European Union was scheduled for December 2020. The Spanish infrastructure manager decided that the Spanish high-speed network was congested so an optimization plan would be needed to accommodate newcomers and ensure an ‘orderly’ transition to competition. The infrastructure manager defined a full schedule for cadenced train paths
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has released two important specifications related to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), the successor of GSM-R. They are about the requirements for the on-board equipment and its migration to the FRMCS. UIC plans to make the first edition of the FRMCS ecosystem available for procurement by the
Discover the science and complexity of railway systems, including how their efficiency depends on the alignment of all their components About this course Skip About this courseHave you ever wondered what it takes to get your train on the right platform at the scheduled time every day? Journey with us into the world of rail
RailTech is currently launching a series of webinars to help railway professionals to keep on developing their knowledge and skills during the COVID-19 crisis. The railway sector is a knowledge based industry where networking and sharing ideas plays an important part in keeping infrastructure and rolling stock future proof. On the 8th of April, RailTech
Fully ture Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) is the future worldwide telecommunication system designed by UIC, in close cooperation with the different stakeholders from the rail sector, as the successor of GSM-R but also as a key enabler for rail transport digitalisation. THE FIRST GLOBAL FRMCS CONFERENCE The first Global FRMCS Conference took place on 14-15
Gender equality brings more jobs and productivity, and therefore it is an untapped potential in this historical moment when the EU is going through a green and digital transition and is facing demographic challenges. How is gender equality progressing in the EU? The Gender Equality Index, a tool published by the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE),
100% of UK/EU tuition fees paid and annual living expenses of £15,009 (full award-rising with inflation). Also, additional funding for local, national and international travel (conferences and exchanges). The advert is live now and can be viewed at: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding/sources/ukeustudents/eng048.html
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s Women Inspiring Rail series, Sylvia Newell, President of the Canadian Association of Railway Suppliers (CARS) explains how being the minority within the rail sector fuels the fire within her to succeed in a male dominated industry. “My advice to those thinking about pursuing a career in rail
The objectives of the training which will be held in Seoul and Daejeon, Korea are the following: To share best practices of Railway PublicityTo find out the way to pursue Railway Publicity It will address topics such as: Definition and importance of Railway Publicity Providing Public Service: Regional Line, PSO, etc. Balance between Publicity and
FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) is the future worldwide telecommunicationsystem designed by UIC, in close cooperation with the different stakeholders from the rail sector, as the successor of GSM-R but also as a key enabler for rail transport digitalisation. This conference will be a unique opportunity to know about the current status of FRMCS
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