Europe’s Rail leaders are speaking with one voice: the Joint Undertaking public-private partnership has proven to be a...
CEOs of Europe’s Rail private members reaffirm their commitment to future rail partnership
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Optimising the rail track system
Existing track systems (namely ballast tracks in Europe) struggle to keep up with ongoing increases in operational traffic, demand for reliability and lifecycle cost (LCC), and the need to decrease noise and vibrations. This is exacerbated by the fact that the...
Keeping trains, track and infrastructure in tip-top condition
Keeping trains, track and infrastructure in tip-top condition Maintenance is key to ensuring that European railways remain safe, reliable and efficient. However, the costs of maintaining and renewing the continent’s rail infrastructure each year come to more than €25...
Eco-friendly HVAC units look to keep rail cool
As temperatures rise, so too does our dependence on air conditioning. The problem is that conventional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, which use artificial refrigerants, produce climate change causing greenhouse gases. Answering this problem...
Optimising running gear
Railway vehicles are complex machines. So their running gear – the bogies and wheelsets – need regular maintenance if they are to perform at their best, as well as being safe, reliable and comfortable for passengers. In recent years, railways have increasingly focused...
Extending the life and capacity of Europe’s ageing tunnels and bridges
As critical infrastructure in Europe’s railway network, tunnels and bridges smooth the passage of trains over and under potential obstacles. Yet much of this infrastructure is over 50 years old and approaching its end of life. It was also designed to codes and...