One train ticket for a cross-border journey: within reach or distant dream?
International train travel is increasingly popular, but booking a ticket is often too complicated. At the digital event RailTech Live, we will discuss the latest in cross-border ticketing, and what needs to happen to make...Read more
CER and UIC: ‘in 2025 passengers will have a seamless user experience buying rail services’
A resolution to improve passenger experience when planning and booking international rail tickets was adopted at the High-Level Passenger Meeting in Prague by CER, UIC and the CEO of Czech Railways on October 6. To...Read more
Are railways prepared for more frequent heat waves?
Heatwaves with record-breaking temperatures made their impact on European railways in June and July this year, and it probably won’t be the last time. Are railways ready to cope with increasingly hot temperatures, and what...Read more
Future rail communication systems: between efficiency and cyber threats
New communication technologies will lead to significant improvements in terms of digital transformation and more efficient train control. At the same time, increasing digitalisation is exposing the rail sector to cyber threats as never before....Read more
Railway companies mark international level crossing awareness day
On Thursday, railway companies worldwide called attention to level crossing safety in light of the international level crossing awareness day (ILCAD). The annual conference, spearheaded by the International Union of Railways (UIC), was held in...Read more
FRMCS to replace GSM-R by 2030
BackgroundGSM-R has become obsolete and is no longer the future of rail data transmission. The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) will have to replace it, taking into account the latest global data transmission standards.Read more
What are the consequences of Europe’s different railway gauges?
BackgroundThe difference in gauges of Europe’s railways is one of the reasons why it is often called a ‘patchwork’. A short tour of Europe to assess the issue of different gauge widths.Read more
UIC: 5G delay has no effect on new rail communication system
EU Member States are significantly behind schedule in rolling out their 5G networks, putting the EU’s timeline for the 5G rollout at risk. However, the delay will not affect the deployment of the Future Railway...Read more
‘There is a strong will to improve the conditions for night trains’
InterviewNight trains are making a comeback as a more sustainable long-distance transport. There are however quite some challenges, such as high costs and different standards across countries. “The infrastructure is there, so it should be...Read more
New RailTech magazine ‘International & high-speed trains’
The latest Railtech Magazine is all about international and high-speed trains. Featuring exclusive interviews, the digital magazine is now freely available to download.Read more
Corona leads to drop in rail accidents
Due to the sharp decrease in train traffic caused by corona measures, the number of serious railway accidents worldwide also fell last year. There were 34 percent fewer collisions involving persons at level crossings, but...Read more
How can rail infrastructure become circular?
A large consumer of resources, the rail infrastructure sector has the challenge to become circular to further reduce emissions. UIC took it upon itself to research this and provide an inventory of practices and support...Read more
Italy and Austria test translation tool for cross-border trains
The Translate4Rail project has reached a milestone on the border between Italy and Austria. Last month, drivers and dispatchers from both countries have tested a prototype translation system in a practical trial.Read more