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Rail accidents, while rare, almost always have catastrophic results. Following one of the biggest rail accidents in Europe, we take a look at some of the major risk areas that can lead to system failures and accidents.
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Rail Software Solutions Get Tough
The rail sector continues to look towards COTS software to manage its increasing number of information systems.
The rail sector continues to look towards COTS software to manage its increasing number of information systems.
Top Ten Record-Breaking Stations
More than just a platform and tracks, rail stations are often the centrepiece of a nation's transport infrastructure.
More than just a platform and tracks, rail stations are often the centrepiece of a nation's transport infrastructure.
Keeping Beijing's Commerce on Track
Beijing's mass transit system keeps the city functioning by delivering commuters to their offices.
Beijing's mass transit system keeps the city functioning by delivering commuters to their offices.
Talking Transport Security Trends
An ever-increasing requirement for effective security systems across transportation networks is developing.
An ever-increasing requirement for effective security systems across transportation networks is developing.
Increasing Voltage Across the Atlantic
Environmental issues are weighing heavily on the minds of governments everywhere.
Environmental issues are weighing heavily on the minds of governments everywhere.
Deep Heat: Protecting Against Fire in Tunnels
An outbreak of fire in a rail tunnel can have disastrous consequences.
An outbreak of fire in a rail tunnel can have disastrous consequences.
Countering Terrorism Drives UK Rail Surveillance
Countering terrorism on the UK rail network is no easy task.
Countering terrorism on the UK rail network is no easy task.
Public Railways in Private Hands
Public private partnerships can often be a political and public minefield.
Public private partnerships can often be a political and public minefield.
Brazil's Olympic Rail Challenge
After clinching bids for 2014's FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil requires massive rail investment.
After clinching bids for 2014's FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games, Brazil requires massive rail investment.
Keeping Two Eyes on the Train
In recent years railway station monitoring has been providing benefits beyond a real-time view.
In recent years railway station monitoring has been providing benefits beyond a real-time view.
The Train to Mecca
Saudi Arabia is launching the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro, more widely known as the Mecca Metro, in 2010.
Saudi Arabia is launching the Al Mashaaer Al Mugaddassah Metro, more widely known as the Mecca Metro, in 2010.
The Virtual Future of Rail
From better efficiency to lower costs, virtualisation is changing the way IT operates in rail.
From better efficiency to lower costs, virtualisation is changing the way IT operates in rail.
