Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Tamper engine carbon clean trial demonstrates benefits
UK: Infrastructure contractor Balfour Beatty has completed an ‘engine carbon clean’ trial using a Plasser & Theurer compact tamper, and is now aiming to roll out the technology across its entire tamper fleet to reduce carbon emissions and improve engine performance.
SME innovators aim to improve station weather resilience and the passenger experience
UK: Eight technology companies have been selected to receive funding to develop concepts to improve the passenger experience and improve weather resilience at stations.
Radar positioning system provides precise stopping without CBTC
SPAIN: Masats has tested of a radar positioning system which enables the highly accurate stopping of trains without relying on CBTC.
Revizto targets rail sector with infrastructure collaboration software platform
INTERNATIONAL: The Revizto collaboration platform used in the architecture, engineering and construction industries has been expanded for use on complex long-distance linear projects such as railways.
Siemens Mobility completes ETCS Level 2 deployment programme in Belgium
BELGIUM: The consortium of Siemens Mobility and Equans has completed its project to equip 2 274 km of tracks with ETCS Level 2, Siemens Mobility announced on December 15.
Japan: Autonomous Operation offers flexibility with fewer staff
Trials on the RTRI test track near Tokyo have verified the performance of onboard detection and decision-making systems that could form the basis for autonomous train operations.
‘Five firsts’ celebrated at Tuxford as UK rail sector seeks role in hydrogen economy
Virtual worksite marker boards approved for national use
Freight: Rolling laboratory supports innovation
CSEE commissions its first Argos digital interlocking
Amey launches Tessera digital signalling
LNER’s ERTMS driver training app enhanced
Tram tunnel firefighting robot unveiled
Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
CAF demonstrates CBTC over private 5G network in Bilbao
Passenger information screen changes improve readability and save energy
Asset management platform to include ‘dark territory’ broken rail monitoring
Depot management system optimises Zürich tram movements
Freight: A fresh approach to wagon bearing health
Diesel locomotive battery tender to be tested in Western Australia
Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK sign long-term wagon digitalisation agreement
‘Next generation’ superfast wi-fi piloted on GWR train
Škoda Group and Microvast to produce battery systems for public transport
Delhi Metro data to be added to MapmyIndia’s mapping app