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Technology | Transport & Logistics
Prolonging the life of a rail turnout
Bearing enormous tonnage, and withstanding extremes of weather and temperature, life as a rail turnout is often tough in Australia. However, as John Smith of voestalpine Railway Systems points out, a turnout can maintain good health and reach an impressive life span if cared for appropriately. He says advances in sensors and data-based applications now…
16 Feb 2024, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
How to develop a solid asset management strategy for rail turnouts
Specialist domain knowledge in rail asset maintenance and engineering has been increasingly difficult to come by in recent years. But, with skills in data science and technology on the rise, how can network managers refine their strategies and get more life from assets? Lisa Allsopp, Technical Executive at WSP believes good asset management comes when…
14 Feb 2024, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
How RISSB is improving the safety and effectiveness of rail turnouts
Turnouts are an integral piece of equipment when it comes to rail safety and efficiency, which is why they have always been a key focus for the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board (RISSB). This year is no exception, as the organisation continues its work with industry to ensure turnout technologies are working optimally. RISSB’s…
22 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
What does ONRSR have in store for rail safety regulation in 2024?
Recently appointed Chief Executive for ONRSR, Dr Natalie Pelham, is on a mission to improve the efficiency of national rail safety regulation. As part of this work, she has been on a ‘listen and learn tour’ for the last six weeks, meeting with colleagues, government and industry to hear more about the regulatory environment and…
18 Jan 2024, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Pipeline resilience – the answer to all of rail’s problems?
The pipeline of rail work in New Zealand has fluctuated in recent decades; along with it, the supply of specialised workers needed to fulfil it. Despite the increasing popularity of rail, shifting political priorities have created a ‘stop and go’ industry, often with large gaps in between major projects. In turn, talent has frequently departed…
28 Nov 2023, by Amy SarcevicTechnology | Transport & Logistics
How Siemens Mobility is improving the emissions, safety and security profile of rail
Climate change, cybercrime, and safety in the rail industry are not easy problems to solve, but thanks to the efforts of Siemens Mobility, they are becoming much easier. In recognition of the enormous role rail plays in our clean energy future, the technology vendor has designed a range of solutions to make transport options cleaner…
6 Nov 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Overcoming barriers to a national level crossing strategy in New Zealand – what needs to happen?
Last year there were ten fatalities and 305 near misses on level crossings in New Zealand – annual figures that have been relatively stable over the last decade. While there is general agreement that improving safety at level crossings is important, the task is ostensibly complex, says Gini Welch of Waka Kotahi – a moderator…
3 Nov 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
What measures need to be taken to optimise the Auckland rail network?
Auckland’s transport network is the most congested of any New Zealand city, with cars accounting for 67 percent of CBD travel and motorway trip lengths up 10 percent over the last four years. The city’s rail network is also congested, comprising a mix of metro, passenger, and freight trains – some stopping frequently and puncturing…
31 Oct 2023, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics
Railway Safety Enhanced by Human Factors
At the helm of one of the world's most widely used modes of transportation are the people that ensure its security and functionality. Therefore, human factors cannot be underestimated. They encompass everything from the design and operation of equipment to the work environment and organisational culture. The analysis of human factors involves a comprehensive understanding…
4 Oct 2023, by Kristen GutierrezTransport & Logistics
Why no rail worker is immune from the digital skill shortage
Demand for digital skills in the rail sector is set to grow 54 percent over the next five years, creating space for an additional 70,000 workers. But as Patrick Kidd and Alison Wall of the Future Skills Organisation point out, it is not only new staff that will need technical acumen. With drones, AI and…
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