Latest InnoTrans news – Page 18
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NewsDesign your own Stadler train at InnoTrans
STADLER RAIL: InnoTrans 2014 will provide the first chance for people outside Belarus to see the prototype Metelica tram, which the Stadler Minsk joint venture of Stadler and Belkommunmash has developed as a simple and robust vehicle for use in harsh climates. Stadler will also be displaying two Flirt3 ...
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NewsSiemens focuses on efficiency and integration at InnoTrans
SIEMENS: ‘Efficient and integrated mobility’ is the slogan for Siemens’ presence at InnoTrans 2014, where it will be highlighting global trends including digitisation, automation and smarter electrification technology. Europeans will have their first chance to see a full-size mock-up of the Inspiro driverless metro trains ordered for use in Kuala ...
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NewsGet Ion-Board
SAFT: The Ion-Board Regen lithium-ion traction battery system designed to capture, store and reuse regenerated braking energy will be launched by Saft at InnoTrans 2014. Saft says this is a significant step in the industrialisation of a modular lithium-ion onboard energy storage concept first shown at InnoTrans 2012. It is ...
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NewsAir-conditioning compressors
HITACHI APPLIANCES: A wide range of scroll compressors for transport air conditioning systems will be presented by Hitachi Appliances, including the R407C and R134a models. The compressors are in service in more than 24 countries, with applications including high speed rail, commuter, metro, tram and monorail rolling stock. They offer ...
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NewsAlpine locomotive bogie
PROSE: A powered bogie developed by Prose for the Gmf 4/4 metre-gauge diesel-electric class locomotives which Schalker Eisenhütte has supplied to Rhätische Bahn will be on show as part of Prose’s presence on the Swissrail Industry Association stand. The bogie is designed for year-round operation in demanding Alpine conditions. ...
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NewsSpeciality lubricants for reliable rail traffic
Klüber Lubrication: Experts from Klüber Lubrication will be pleased to answer any questions regarding the lubrication of railway components, drawing on the company’s comprehensive range of speciality products. ‘When developing lubricants for the rail sector, Klüber Lubrication is especially focused on making them environmentally friendly’, says Thomas Kamprath, Market Manager, ...
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NewsLightweight rolling stock components
VOITH: Lightweight components and faster maintenance turnaround times will be the focus of the Voith stand, where visitors will be able to inspect the nose of an ICx trainset as well as energy absorbers, drive components and a new SA3 coupler, while learning more about the company’s servicing concepts. An ...
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NewsHot springs at InnoTrans 2014
CONTITECH: Air spring systems designed for use in extremely hot or cold conditions in Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan will be showcased on the ContiTech stand. These will include the newly-developed K air spring designed to withstand temperatures as low as -50°C. ContiTech will also be presenting air actuators ...
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NewsIntegrated infrastructure monitoring
TERRA: In collaboration with PC-Soft, Terra will be showing how its scalable multi-sensor platform can be used to undertake the regular inspection of track and infrastructure needed to achieve an optimum maintenance management strategy. Measurements can be processed directly within the Zedas asset lifecycle management system, enabling the planning ...
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NewsCastings on show at InnoTrans 2014
DIHAG FOUNDRIES: The foundries comprising the DIHAG Holding group will be exhibiting a range of metal castings at InnoTrans 2014, with a focus on brake blocks. Euro-Rail will be presenting brake blocks for locomotives and wagons, while Eisenwerk Arnstadt will be exhibiting its Samson design for locomotives which uses ...
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NewsCustomisable trams, predictive maintenance and local partnerships
ALSTOM: The latest version of the Citadis tram family, two Coradia regional multiple-units, a freight locomotive, a predictive maintenance tool and the Atlas range of ERTMS technology will the highlights of Alstom’s indoor and outdoor presence at InnoTrans 2014. Alstom will reveal a version of its Citadis tram which it ...
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NewsInspect the inspection services
SGS: Experts from independent verification and validation company SGS will be on hand at InnoTrans 2014 to discuss the company's wide portfolio of rail services designed to help operators, infrastructure managers and financiers deliver projects and ensure the continued performance of their business. Services include certification of new and upgraded ...
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NewsUpdated axle-counter to be launched at InnoTrans 2014
FRAUSCHER: Austrian inductive sensor, wheel detection and axle-counting technology supplier Frauscher Sensortechnik is to unveil the second version of its FAdC axle-counter at InnoTrans 2014. The FAdC R2 incorporates new ideas based on customer feedback about the initial version, which was launched 2½ years ago and now accounts for more ...
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NewsFrom real-time data to train interiors
INNOTRANS: Ticketing, telematics, digital data communications and passenger information systems will be amongst the topics to be highlighted in the Public Transport-themed section of InnoTrans 2014. Increasingly widespread use of smartphones and tablet computers opens up new possibilities for communicating with and streamlining processes for passengers and transport ...
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NewsDedicated Career & Education Hall at InnoTrans 2014
INNOTRANS: The dedicated Career & Education Hall at InnoTrans 2014 will enable companies from across the rail sector to target, contact and inspire potential recruits. The last exhibition attracted around 2000 students from many countries, including Sweden, Russia, South Korea, Japan and China. Focal point of the hall, ...
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NewsSuppliers join forces at InnoTrans 2014
INNOTRANS: There will be 39 combined stands bringing together groups of national and regional suppliers at InnoTrans 2014. Japanese suppliers will once again be occupying an entire hall, while the new CityCube Berlin hall will feature national displays by groups of suppliers from South Korea, Switzerland and Sweden. The ...
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NewsChina Railway Pavilion at InnoTrans 2014
INNOTRANS: More than 20 Chinese companies will be exhibiting together in the China Railway Pavilion at InnoTrans 2014. These will include the leading suppliers in sectors including rolling stock, train interiors and signalling and control systems. The China Railway Pavilion is being organized by the China Academy of Railway ...
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NewsPotential growth in the rail catering sector
INNOTRANS: Many railways see potential growth in the catering sector, which is worth around €1bn a year according to Roger Williams, President of the International Rail Catering Group. InnoTrans 2014 is strengthening its focus on this business, with a new theme of 'Travel Catering & Comfort'. Galley kitchen specialists ...
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News10th InnoTrans draws new exhibitors
INNOTRANS: More than 200 first-time exhibitors will be participating in the 10th InnoTrans trade fair, which takes place in Berlin on September 23-26. Once again, InnoTrans has attracted a high proportion of international exhibitors, including a joint US pavilion organised by the Railway Engineering & Maintenance Suppliers Association which will ...
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NewsKeep it clean at InnoTrans 2014
INNOTRANS: Around 20 international exhibitors will be showing rolling stock and station cleaning products at InnoTrans 2014. These will range from train and tram washing installations, to vacuum cleaners and water treatment equipment. US company Cleaning Systems Inc will be exhibiting at InnoTrans for the first time. 'We believe ...