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California’s $100 Billion Electric Bullet Train Will Be Fully Solar Powered
“No one has done it, but everybody's starting to think about” relying solely on renewables, said Ryan Scott, director of high-speed systems for Network Rail Consulting, a U.K. firm that’s helping California plan its power system.
Celebrating Women in Rail - An Interview with Tara Hazarei
My advice to the new female graduates is to join the rail industry with a positive mindset and be open to experiences that will help you grow, be fearless and always willing to take any new opportunities being offered.
Can a Railway Generate Its Own Traction Power and Become a Truly Zero-Carbon Mode of Transport?
As the world increasingly looks to technology to deal with climate change, can railways use emerging Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to become a true zero-carbon form of travel?
Roger O'Donnell Joins Network Rail Consulting Australia in the Role of State Manager - Victoria
With more than 30 years of rail experience both in Australia and overseas Roger brings a wealth of knowledge and skill in Team Leadership, Business Development and Project Delivery to the NRC Australian team.
Introduction to Signalling Equivalent Units
Australia has embarked on the journey of an increased infrastructure spend, particularly throughout Victoria and New South Wales, with over a decade of work currently in the pipeline for the rail sector in these states.
Network Rail Consulting Australia and USA Change of Leadership
Network Rail Consulting (NRC) is pleased to announce Mark Pettigrew will be joining our USA team as Regional Director, USA as of the 31 March 2023, and Adam Boughton will be promoted to Regional Director, Australia from 1 April 2023.
International Women's Day 2023
NRC Celebrates International Women's Day and Shares Some Insights from our Colleagues Around the Globe
Innovative Solutions for Rail Operations - Addressing the Problem of Australia’s Different Track Gauges
The majority of Victoria’s railway which is used by nearly all passenger trains and most intra-state freight is broad-gauge (1600mm). However, there is also a separate standard-gauge (1435mm) network which runs through Victoria, used for inter-state freight and a handful of passenger services.
Long Island Rail Road Full Service at Grand Central Madison
Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) launched the Grand Central Madison (GCM) commuter rail terminal, an $11.1 billion, 700,000-sq ft station located below the historic Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in Manhattan midtown east.
Are We Ready? Understanding Operational Readiness in the Railways
Good practice dictates that rail projects should be built from a solid business case, robust requirements and lastly a level of operational acceptance, managed through to deliver on those needs and requirements that initiated the business case.