Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Digital twin supports development of low-code tram washer
SWITZERLAND: BHB Waschanlagen Vertriebs has supplied a tram washing system to Zürich developed using both a digital twin process and simplified low-code programming.
UN Model Rules for rolling stock updated to include digital platforms
INTERNATIONAL: The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s Working Party on Rail Transport has published the third revision of the UN Model Rules for the Permanent Identification of railway rolling stock.
Warszawa tram depot goes digital
POLAND: Tramwaje Warszawskie has rolled out Peak Mobility’s PEAK.DMS depot management system to automate key processes at its Annopol depot.
Metrans picks Szeged as its next intermodal hub
Intermodal operator Metrans has picked Szeged as the site of its next rail-connected logistics hub, reflecting the HHLA subsidiary’s growing presence in the CEE freight market. Chief Executive Peter Kiss explains the thinking behind the investment in Hungary to Benjámin Zelki.
ICE4 remote control project aims to make train depot movements more efficient
GERMANY: The remotely controlled operation of an ICE4 high speed trainset is to be tested by a consortium of industrial, operating and academic partners as part of the RemODtrAIn project which aims to make train movements within maintenance depots more efficient.
Infrastructure: Using data to make better decisions
Fouled ballast results in track geometry defects and reduces the effectiveness of tamping. Modern analysis methods such as ground penetrating radar enable ballast cleaning machines to be deployed in a targeted manner.
China: Latest wave of openings brings faster and more automated metros
Cybersecurity powers needed to ensure Europe ‘does not lose control of its rail networks’
DB demonstrates remote controlled S-Bahn train at München depot
High‑speed imaging to support pit stop style wagon maintenance
Teleste to supply LED displays for Belgian stations
Italy: RFI deploys AI, drones and robots as part of monitoring suite expansion
Hong Kong: MTR completes East Rail Line’s complex retrofit
Software error double-counts Swiss light rail passengers
Bogie-mounted wagon condition monitoring technology partnership launched
Metro Maintenance: Investigating degradation in tight curves
Infrastructure: Creating a 'living replica' of the Severn Tunnel
AI drives development of Huawei rolling stock inspection tool
USA: Committed voters and sound planning keep Seattle’s light rail growing
Asset Maintenance: Cracking the nut of rising costs
Transfer bogies allow standard gauge rolling stock to reach Finland’s workshops by rail
AITX and Telegraph bring predictive intelligence to wagon fleets
South Eastern Railway to trial flood warning cameras at high-risk locations
VTG delivers first new-build wagons with iWagon technology