All Railway Gazette International articles in December 2020
All articles published this month.
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In depthInterview: Digitalisation can drive Eurasian freight growth
RZD is achieving efficiency gains from digitalising the administrative processes for intermodal freight traffic, but First Deputy General Director Sergey Pavlov tells Toma Bačić that the acceptance of electronic customs documents in Europe will be essential to ensure the Eurasian rail market can fulfil its potential.
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In depthRussia: Driverless shunter completes autopilot trials
By combining vision systems developed for obstacle detection with satellite location and artificial intelligence, Cognitive Pilot has successfully modified a Russian Railways shunting locomotive for automated operation.
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In depthSwitzerland: Ceneri Base Tunnel opening completes NEAT jigsaw
The December timetable change marked the start of regular commercial services through the Ceneri Base Tunnel at the southern end of Switzerland’s busy Gotthard corridor. Toma Bačić reports.
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In depthTraction technology: Harnessing the potential of lithium powerpacks
The rail sector is on the cusp of widespread adoption of battery technology in rolling stock, both for self-powered vehicles and to support hydrogen fuel cells. Pierre Prenleloup outlines the factors that fleet owners need to consider as uptake gathers pace.
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Metro Report InternationalParis tram depot to feature lightweight jacks and bespoke turntable
FRANCE: The depot for the Paris Tram 9 project is being equipped with a set of 18 lightweight lifting jacks and a bogie turntable supplied by CIM and its UK subsidiary Mechan. The 10 km route T9 with 19 stops will connect Paris-Porte de Choisy to central ...
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NewsCroatian line modernisation
CROATIA: Work to modernise the 13 km Zaprešić – Zagreb Zapadni Kolodvor section of the Zagreb – Slovenia corridor is to start in early 2021. This follows the completion in December of work of the 6·5 km between Savski Marof and Zaprešić, where the maximum speed has ...
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Data & Analysis
Urban rail infrastructure opened in 2020
New lines and extensions to metro, light rail and commuter rail networks. Map, operator and news links.
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NewsTransNamib upgrade underway
NAMIBIA: Work has started on a project to rehabilitate Trans-Namib’s main line from Walvis Bay to Swakopmund as part of a government-backed project to develop a transport and logistics hub serving southern Africa. Minister of Works & Transport John Mutorwa attended an event to mark the start ...
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NewsŽSSK fleet renewal plans
SLOVAKIA: Several rolling stock renewal projects are being planned at national operator ŽSSK. This includes the procurement of 20 electric multiple-units for the Košice region, along with the modernisation of 35 coaches and procurement of 17 new coaches; modernisation of 15 Stadler EMUs for the Tatra electric ...
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Metro Report InternationalNorth Korean tram loop completed
NORTH KOREA: Construction of a tram line in the city of Wŏnsan was completed in late November, according to local media reports. The single track line forming a clockwise loop of around 8·5 km is situated in the resort area of the city, between Wonsan Kalma International ...
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NewsGetting ready to Know Your Train
GERMANY: Ci4Rail has been founded in Nürnberg to provide intelligent cloud services and edge technology for the transport sector. The start-up company is to launch Know Your Train, a ‘holistic platform’ comprising hardware, software and accompanying services for predictive maintenance and other value-added applications. The company’s founders ...
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Rail Business UKHydrogen train demonstrator project consortium appointed
UK: An industry consortium has been appointed to produce a hydrogen fuel cell multiple-unit for demonstration in Scotland.
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NewsMaintenance management platform expands access to data
NORWAY: State rolling stock leasing company Norske Tog has rolled out Trimble’s E2M asset and maintenance management system to manage the fleet of vehicles operated by SJ under the Lot 2 Nord operating contract. This contract covers long-distance passenger services from Oslo to Trondheim and Bodø, as ...
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Metro Report InternationalEMV Level 1 certification now offered in India
INDIA: Fime has launched what it says is India’s first EMV Level 1 contactless payment technology testing laboratory and certification service, in support of the national Make in India programme. ‘Indian terminal manufacturers no longer need to travel overseas to obtain their EMVCo Level 1 contactless certification’, ...
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NewsMachine tool support centre to be established
USA: Simmons Machine Tool Corp is establishing a technical application centre in Albany, New York, to support North American customers across non-automotive industry sectors including rail. As part of the NSH Group (Niles-Simmons-Hegenscheid), Niles-Simmons designs and manufactures precision CNC machining tools including underfloor wheel lathes used ...
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Metro Report InternationalMoscow Metro expands payment options
RUSSIA: Moscow Metro has worked with VTB bank, Google and Mastercard to enable passengers to use Google Pay on Android devices. Other payment systems are to be added. A smartphone with the screen turned on needs to be tapped on to the turnstile. ‘We see contactless payment ...
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NewsMagnetic wedges to boost motor efficiency
JAPAN: A low-cost enhancement to improve the efficiency of three-phase traction motors has been developed by Toshiba Corp.
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NewsHospital station to open next year
DENMARK: Gødstrup station which Banedanmark is building on the Herning – Holstebro line in western Jylland is nearing completion and on course to open in spring 2021, the infrastructure manager confirmed in December. Intended to serve the hospital now under construction at Gødstrup, 6 km northwest of ...
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In depthTraction: Rail can lead the way with hydrogen deployment
The rail sector is at the forefront of the commercialisation of hydrogen technology, with trains running in Germany attracting interest from around the world, says Amy Adams, Vice-President of Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Technologies at Cummins
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NewsFirst responders offered railway safety training
USA: The Operation Lifesaver level crossing safety campaign organisation has started offering free Railroad Investigation & Safety Course training for first responders. RISC replaces the Grade Crossing Collision Investigation Course, and can be provided in-person or virtually with sessions of 1 h to 4 h. First responders ...
