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Minister Creecy’s key points from the SARA Conference: A robust and future-ready rail sector is not solely built on infrastructure and technology; it is underpinned by the skills and expertise of the people who work within it. As we look to modernize and expand our rail networks, the need for investment in appropriate skills across logistics, engineering, infrastructure development, and digitization cannot be overstated. #RebuildingRail

High-speed rail is building momentum across the U.S. — and its impact is poised to be transformative. In an article by Fast Company, our Global Transit Director Russell Jackson explains how this transit mode can connect communities, create opportunities, and cut carbon emissions. Alongside U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton, Russell argues that the key to realizing high-speed rail is public buy-in on its unique benefits. “These are some of the most complex and challenging national infrastructure projects any country can do,” he explains. “If communities have an appetite for this, that’s a really powerful and important factor for the industry.” Read more in the full article: https://lnkd.in/gnmnz88b #AECOM #HighSpeedRail #Transit AECOM - Transportation

In the coming years, the rail ecosystem may undergo unprecedented changes that profoundly transform the structure of its value chain, its size, and its profitability in established railway markets. So, what does the future hold for rail industry? We discuss here: https://lnkd.in/gbTVyjzc #rail #railindustry #CEOagenda

The Digital Railway is the industry's plan for driving digitalisation - essentially targeting digital systems to increase rail capacity and improve network performance. The demand on our railways continues to escalate, meaning that we are running out of capacity at key pinch-points, leading to congestion for passengers and freight services. We need to find innovative ways of squeezing more from the existing network by targeted deployment of relevant digital technologies. Therefore, the question is not whether to introduce these technologies, but how quickly we can adapt and deploy innovative solutions to solve critical capacity and performance challenges on the rail network. #railinnovation #digitalrail #railwaymodernisation #morson

There is a really good essay on the CER (Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies) website about the importance of customers playing an active role in rail design and development. In getting to net zero and encouraging modal shift, rail needs to ensure that innovation isn't simply led by technology, but is informed by service users and passengers. As a facility for world class rail research, testing and innovation of rolling stock, infrastructure and cutting edge new technologies, the Global Centre Of Rail Excellence will be an important platform from which innovation and new low carbon technologies can be developed for tomorrow's transport and green mobility systems across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and further afield. From new station design to passenger information systems to wider technology deployment, the lens through which innovation is done is just as important as the new ideas themselves. https://lnkd.in/edhQfF2K #GCRE #GlobalCentreOfRailExcellence #Innovation #Mobility

The transition to an even lower carbon railway will be a challenge for all involved. Things we assume to be true now may not be true with battery trains, partial electrification or hydrogen. I'm attending the seminar next week, are you? #decarbonisation #lowcarbonfuture #railway #transport Alstom Hitachi Rail Stadler Siemens Mobility CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Railway Industry Association

The final agenda has been confirmed for next week's IMechE seminar Innovation in Railway Traction. Covering alternative traction, electrification and sustainability, there's something for everyone at this eagerly anticipated event. Still time to sign up, if you've not done so https://lnkd.in/es_zxhWT

The Digital Railway is the industry's plan for driving digitalisation - essentially targeting digital systems to increase rail capacity and improve network performance. The demand on our railways continues to escalate, meaning that we are running out of capacity at key pinch-points, leading to congestion for passengers and freight services. We need to find innovative ways of squeezing more from the existing network by targeted deployment of relevant digital technologies. Therefore, the question is not whether to introduce these technologies, but how quickly we can adapt and deploy innovative solutions to solve critical capacity and performance challenges on the rail network. #railinnovation #digitalrail #railwaymodernisation #morson

Well done to the Railway Industry Association for the high quality, authoritative and practical new report they published today: 'Delivering a lower cost, higher performing net-zero railway'. The report makes the clear case for intelligent planning and long-term strategy to achieve our vital decarbonisation goals. What's striking from the report is that reducing boom and bust in infrastructure and rolling stock cycles would unlock major efficiencies in rail - making decarbonisation more cost effective, increasing productivity and supporting new job growth. Critically, it would also help encourage innovation as a clearer pipeline of orders would drive greater stability and confidence in a range of areas from new technology development, to upgrades to maintenance. At the Global Centre Of Rail Excellence - a world class facility for rail and mobility research, testing and certification of rolling stock, infrastructure and cutting edge new technologies - we want to be an enabling platform for world class innovation on the path to net zero. The report makes clear that the pieces of the jigsaw are there. Report: https://lnkd.in/eDsunArq #NetZero #Innovation #GCRE