Last July, the European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU’s climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. Achieving these emission reductions in the next decade is crucial to Europe becoming the world’s first climate-neutral
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),
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With more than 3,200 students in six departments, the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences is a key player in the Austrian higher education sector and one of the most important employers in the region. The St. Pölten UAS stands for unique design possibilities as well as team-oriented and interdisciplinary collaboration and leaves room for
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
Last week, Dr Anna Fraszczyk and I had the privilege of attending one of the celebrations for 100 years of Women in Engineering through the Institute of Civil Engineers, North East branch in Newcastle, UK. The discussion at the event centred on the achievements of women making their way in a male dominated field. Female
