How 5G Standalone can help upgrade the UK’s railway network
UK railway companies face significant challenges, from financial pressures and workforce shortages to unpredictable weather conditions. And while efforts to…
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Peter Nilson
@NilsonMuntz
Peter Nilson is the editor of Future Rail, Airport Industry Review, and Ship Technology Global. He was previously the editor of the Just Food and Just Drinks digital magazines. He enjoys long walks on the beach and talking about the weather.
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Why data management is key to rail asset management
In the rail industry, asset management has historically been synonymous with the management of physical assets by dedicated teams of…
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How to build a next-generation of railway cybersecurity
The railways are a pivotal part of the UK's infrastructure. The most recent Office for Road and Rail figures recorded…
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Meeting rail industry pressures with mobile printing technology
Ticket inspectors have a crucial role to play in facilitating the travel of rail passengers in the UK, where over…
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Rush to print: Future Rail 107 is out now
Issue 107 of Future Rail is out now! Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is increasingly being used in the maintenance – and…
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Getting onboard rail market liberalisation
After nearly two decades of the EU’s rail market liberalisation, the intention to ramp up competitiveness and revolutionise a sustainable…
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Trackside technology: approaching the rail industry’s evolving security threats
According to the UK Office of Rail and Road (ORR), over 1.6 billion passenger rail journeys were made between April…
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Smart Kiosks: transforming the future of rail ticketing
When it comes to ticketing in the rail industry, unfortunately not all options were created equally. And that means some…
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The rise, fall, and rise again of the Leeds tram
For many years, the UK city of Leeds has held the rather unfortunate distinction of being the largest city in…
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The return of the rusty railway?
Some of the railway sector’s most important components are made of steel, including gantries, platforms, and overhead signalling systems –…