Infrastructure: Eulynx controllers support digital transformation
The development of vendor-independent standards under the Eulynx programme has enabled the introduction of modular object controllers that support digitalisation whilst ensuring backwards and forwards compatibility.
Collaboration agreement aims to keep Rotterdam rail freight moving
NETHERLANDS: Six rail freight operators have signed an agreement led by the Port of Rotterdam Authority which aims to improve operational co-operation to prevent delays and cancellations on the line from Kijfhoek to Maasvlakte.
Railway supply industry news round-up
This week’s news from the global railway supply chain.
Loco unveiling reflects Medway’s emergence in evolving French freight market
FRANCE: Amid the structural evolution of the French rail freight market, MSC subsidiary Medway is seeking to grow. Jérémie Anne reports from Lyon, where the operator marked the launch of its second regular flow and unveiled a batch of multi-system locos.
Loram partnership to expand One Big Circle’s circumference around the world
UK: US-headquartered track maintenance and monitoring company Loram has acquired a minority stake in One Big Circle in a strategic partnership which aims to combine Automated Intelligent Video Review technology with Loram’s global reach and rail infrastructure expertise.
RJ Corman to use Intramotev autonomous wagons
USA: Autonomous self-propelled wagon company Intramotev has announced a commercial agreement for its TugVolt battery-powered vehicles to be used for industrial shunting operations on RJ Corman Railroad Co’s Memphis Line.
Zambia Railways Ltd seeks private financing to fix three broken legs
ZAMBIA: Zambia Railways Ltd is seeking US$60m from development finance institutions and the private sector to rehabilitate infrastructure, signalling and telecoms.
Lumo reveals first glimpse of refurbished Class 222 trains as West Coast base opens
UK: FirstGroup’s open access operator Lumo hopes to order new-build battery-electric trainsets if it secures longer access rights to run its upcoming London to Stirling services.
Train operator trials tool to optimise timetables during unplanned disruption
UK: Inter-city train operator Avanti West Coast is trialling a timetable optimisation tool developed to boost service reliability during unplanned disruption such as speed restrictions or line closures.
