Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Voith Turbo discusses digital automatic couplers on the latest InnoTrans podcast
INNOTRANS: The latest episode of the InnoTrans podcast was released on May 11, with Cornelius Weitzmann, CEO Mobility at Voith Turbo, discussing the importance of digital automatic couplers in ensuring the competitveness of rail transport.
Zipabout shows passengers their last mile options
UK: A last mile feature has been added to the Rail Delivery Group’s National Rail ‘Alert Me by Messenger’ function, which uses Facebook’s messaging platform to provide passengers with alternative routes to help maintain social distancing if their journey is predicted to be busy or disrupted.
Akiem joins autonomous railpod project
FRANCE: Rolling stock leasing company Akiem has signed a letter of intent paving the way for a financial and industrial partnership to develop the Taxirail concept for an autonomous ‘railpod’ ultra light rail shuttle vehicle.
Real-time passenger counting using on-train CCTV
UK: South Western Railway is testing the use of CCTV cameras, AI technology from PoS Insights and onboard wi-fi from Icomera to produce continuous estimates of passenger numbers on its Siemens Desiro EMU cars.
Road-vehicle collision avoidance technology
USA: Lillee Systems has developed technology to reduce the risk of collisions between road and rail vehicles, particular during maintenance works.
Teleste information screens selected for Danish stations
DENMARK: Infrastructure manager Banedanmark has awarded Teleste a framework contract for the supply of up to 4 500 outdoor TFT LCD displays as part of work to enhance passenger information provision at stations.
Automation test track takes shape
TravelSpace app aims to help get passengers back on the trains
Interview: Digital becomes tangible
Rail-specific cybersecurity platform
Digitalising railway maintenance in Mallorca
Using QR codes to provide bespoke real-time journey information
Rail-specific staff scheduling software developed
A ticketing platform so passengers don’t need to think
On-train cameras to spot third rail faults
Back-up batteries for Serbian signalling
Freight train brake monitoring system on test
Metra to install enhanced air filters on Chicago commuter fleet
D/Gauge announces Rift software to make rail gauging assessment faster and easier
Tests suggest 30% cost saving using distributed power with LTE
Four start-ups chosen in Rumo’s Fuse safety innovation programme
Amsted Digital Solutions acquires GeoMetrix Rail Logistics
Fuel cells ordered for Canadian Pacific hydrogen locomotive
Lithuanian passenger operator to digitalise its paperwork