European Rail Traffic Management System news – Page 3
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NewsFreight operators say ERTMS risks losing its purpose
EUROPE: A new approach to the roll-out of ERTMS is urgently needed, according to the European Rail Freight Association. ERFA has warned that specification changes, national divergences and the absence of a business case for train operators mean that ERTMS risks losing its original purpose of ...
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NewsDB secures digital signalling capabilities with long-term framework contracts
GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn has awarded four long-term framework contracts which are designed to ensure the stable supply and deployment of digital signalling systems including interlockings, ETCS and control systems.
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News‘Landmark’ research project seeks to understand FRMCS-ERTMS integration
EUROPE: The ‘landmark’ FP2-MORANE-2 research project has been launched to test Future Railway Mobile Communication System technology under real conditions in Europe. FRMCS is the emerging telecoms standard being coordinated by UIC and partners to enable railways to make better use of next-generation communications technology including ...
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NewsSaudi Arabia Railways train equipped for ETCS Level 2
SAUDI ARABIA: The first Saudi Arabia Railways train to be fitted with CAF’s latest Auriga ETCS equipment has entered passenger service on Saudi Arabia Railways’ Riyadh to Dammam network, following a two-year programme of design, testing, certification and training. The whole fleet will be able to ...
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NewsRolling stock owners call for action on rail’s ‘patchwork of increasingly expensive technologies’
EUROPE: The Association of European Rail Rolling stock Lessors has called for the more co-ordinated deployment of ERTMS, changes to subsidy policies and measures to ensure life-time support of vehicles
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In depthSignalling: Low-cost ETCS to support regional roll-out
Kombud Group is developing a range of ETCS products to provide cost-effective interoperability on regional lines. Benjámin Zelki reports from the manufacturer’s newly opened plant in Radom.
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NewsUAE – Oman railway systems integration contract awarded
ASIA: Hassan Allam Construction has appointed Italian certification and engineering company RINA to provided system engineering and integration services for the Hafeet Rail project to build a 303 km mixed-traffic line linking the port of Sohar in Oman with Abu Dhabi in the UAE. In April ...
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NewsEuropean Commission approves Dutch ETCS grants to promote modal shift
NETHERLANDS: The European Commission has approved under EU State aid rules a €41m Dutch scheme to promote the shift of freight from road to rail by providing direct grants for the installation of upgraded versions of ETCS onboard equipment. The scheme will run from January 1 2025 ...
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Rail Business UKDB Cargo UK opens ETCS training centre
UK: DB Cargo UK has officially opened an ETCS training centre at its Doncaster headquarters. There is a Class 66 full cab simulator as well as six ultra-light simulators, two instructor stations, training rooms, a breakout area, study rooms and kitchen. ‘We have more than 600 ...
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NewsHitachi Rail awarded Thai ETCS contracts
THAILAND: South Korean company LS Electric has awarded Hitachi Rail a contract to supply ETCS Level 1 trackside equipment as part its work to renew signalling and telecoms on two State Railway of Thailand main lines. SRT is undertaking a programme to increase the speed of ...
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NewsFrench ERTMS strategy confirmed as Paris – Lyon roll-out progresses
FRANCE: The government has unveiled its plans for rolling out the European Rail Traffic Management System over the next two decades, as four-day blockade was undertaken to complete a key stage in the resignalling of LGV Sud Est between Paris and Lyon.
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NewsHitachi Rail awarded Luxembourg ETCS contract
LUXEMBOURG: National railway CFL and Hitachi Rail have signed a framework agreement for the design and installation of ETCS Level 1 Full Supervision and simplified trackside signalling at Bettembourg and Dudelange stations. ‘This contract signing is a decisive step in our growth strategy’, said Markus Fritz, ...
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NewsETCS-ready onboard unit certified for TBL1+
BELGIUM: An onboard Automatic Train Protection system being developed for international freight operator Lineas by Škoda Group affiliate The Signalling Company has been certified for operation using Belgium’s TBL1+ Class B train control technology. The equipment is built around TSC’s universal digital rail platform iEVC-RailOS, which ...
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In depthTrain Control: Paris RER lines switch to NExTEO
SNCF Réseau is committed to installation of the digital NExTEO train control system to increase train throughput on the busiest sections of the heavily used Paris RER network. Jérémie Anne reports.
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Rail Business UKUK: Momentum builds behind East Coast Digital Programme
ETCS testing and driver training are in full swing as the crossindustry East Coast Digital Programme moves into the delivery phase. Chris Jackson reports from York.
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In depthComment: Rail must respond to Draghi’s challenge
A recent review by Mario Draghi suggests that rail can play a key role in supporting Europe’s economic competitiveness and addressing environmental challenges, but sector representatives argue that much remains to be done in the next EU legislative period to address outstanding issues.
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NewsYellow machines to get ETCS under Plasser – Siemens accord
INNOTRANS: Plasser & Theurer has signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Mobility to support the equipping of on-track machinery with the European Train Control System. The partnership agreement, which will initially run for three years, builds on earlier co-operation between the two companies to fit ETCS on ...
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NewsSignaling X launched to harmonise main line and urban rail data management
INNOTRANS: Ahead of the opening of the InnoTrans trade fair in Berlin, Siemens Mobility launched the latest iteration of digitalisation programme on September 23, branded Signaling X.
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NewsAustralian ETCS interoperability initiative underway
AUSTRALIA: Wabtec and interstate infrastructure manager Australian Rail Track Corp are collaborating on the development of a set of standards to facilitate the deployment of ETCS technology across the country’s long-distance trunk routes. Wabtec is investigating the capabilities of ARTC’s Advanced Train Management System, with a ...
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NewsÖBB awards €100m ETCS upgrading contract
AUSTRIA: Austrian Federal Railways has awarded Alstom a €100m framework contract covering the upgrading of ETCS onboard equipment on 449 vehicles by 2030. This will include Railjet trainsets and locomotives. There is an initial firm order covering 195 trains, which Alstom will upgrade to ETCS Baseline ...