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Transport & Logistics
The risk of poorly-considered rail safety technologies
When implementing a new piece of rail safety equipment, a common mistake is to not consider how it relates to its broader operating environment, or the people who will use it. Generic technologies, like off-the-shelf ATPs, often boast impressive safety capabilities. But, as rail researcher and psychologist, Professor Anjum Naweed, points out, even the most…
19 Apr 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Next Generation Q&A with Bryan Law
Ever since he was a kid, Bryan Law, loved discovering how things work and creating something out of nothing. From his first Lego set to his current role as a senior systems engineer with Queensland Rail, Bryan has applied this passion and ingenuity to solving complex problems through the systems engineering, systems thinking approach. It should…
5 Apr 2023, by Abdul BhuiyanTransport & Logistics
Next Generation Q&A with Sam Stojanovski
Following up from her winning scholarship idea of giving ‘Thomas the Tank Engine’ a zero-emissions makeover, we had the pleasure of catching up Aurecon’s Sam Stojanovski for our latest instalment of the Next Generation Q&A. An enthusiastic champion of rail's benefits, Sam shares her excitement in the new technologies changing industry and the real impacts…
21 Mar 2023, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Speaker spotlight: Charlotte Moss, Rio Tinto
Having carved out a successful career in the male-dominated world of engineering in the rail industry, Charlotte Moss knows from first-hand experience exactly what it takes to succeed. She is an engineering and leadership professional delivering a technical, complex and safety-critical multi-million-dollar portfolio including one of Australia’s biggest and most complex rail automation projects. Recognized by…
21 Mar 2023, by Informa InsightsTechnology | Transport & Logistics
What makes for quality rail turnout maintenance?
Bearing the movement of vehicles as they transfer between tracks means that rail turnouts endure high dynamic forces and often wear out quickly. For this reason, the cost of maintaining a turnout throughout its lifecycle can be significant – sometimes exceeding the price of acquisition. However, as Daniel Cuddy, Engineering Manager at voestalpine Railway Systems…
15 Mar 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
How Yarra Trams is overcoming network challenges
Managing junctions, turnouts, points and crossings can be a significant challenge for light rail operators. With their track and electrical overhead system located within busy road environments, the design, maintenance and renewal of light rail networks has to factor in the surrounding traffic. Older tram networks must also consider how existing track geometry, sub-structure and…
10 Mar 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Speaker spotlight: Kari Gonzales, President & CEO, MxV Rail
Can you guess Kari Gonzales' dream superpower? Kari Gonzales is President & CEO of MxV Rail, the world’s premier rail research advisory. Before she travels to Perth to deliver the international keynote address on the power of transformation to set the stage for the next generation of railroading at Heavy Haul Rail 2023, Kari kindly…
23 Feb 2023, by Long.ChenTransport & Logistics
Next Generation Q&A with Will Penrose
As part of our goal to become an ever more sustainable, positive impact business, we will be featuring a spotlight on the next generation of rail industry leaders. For this inaugural Q&A, we caught up with Will Penrose, Technical Sales Engineer, Vossloh Cogifer Australia - a great ambassador for the rail's rewarding working environment. A…
21 Feb 2023, by Long.ChenTransport & Logistics
How NZ rail safety regulator is addressing the risk of climate change
New Zealand’s rail safety regulator, Waka Kotahi, is taking strides to improve the country’s rail safety performance, in light of growing environmental pressures on the track and overhead infrastructure. Excessive heat, flood damage, and decreased soil stability following storm erosion – all exacerbated by global warming – have been linked to track failures; while wind…
21 Sep 2022, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Light rail is coming to Auckland
With its growing population and road use, Auckland was recently recognised as the most congested city in Australasia, and the 112th most congested city in the world. Over the last four years, weekly motorway trips in the city have grown by 10 percent, with single occupancy vehicles representing 67 percent of morning traffic to the…
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