Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Voice-operated ticket vending machine developed
SOUTH KOREA: MediaZen is developing a voice-activated ticket vending machine which will provide passengers with a non-contact means to buy tickets by speaking either Korean or English.
Norfolk Southern uses Waze for targeted level crossing safety messages
USA: Norfolk Southern is using the Waze mobile app to target safety messages at motorists approaching level crossings.
Contactless payment introduced on Málaga suburban network
SPAIN: Indra has deployed contactless EMV bank card payment on RENFE’s Málaga suburban services.
European digital automatic coupler deployment planned by 2030
EUROPE: A memorandum of understanding committing to the EU-wide deployment of a digital automatic coupler by 2030 was signed by representatives of the European rail freight sector on September 18.
Facial recognition tested by Brent Cross West station contractor
UK: A construction site access control system which uses non-contact facial recognition is being tested by Brent Cross West station contractor VolkerFitzpatrick.
Composite footbridge under development
UK: Network Rail has become a Tier 1 member of the National Composites Centre as part of the Futura project to develop a composite footbridge based on a concept designed by Marks Barfield Architects and COWI.
Processing track survey data
Mobile train roof access platform
Solar-powered scarecrow deployed to keep birds away from electrical equipment
Automating level crossing inspections
Bringing ‘Silicon Valley best practice’ to ETCS development
ÖBB and Voestalpine joint venture to commercialise innovative wagon design
X-ray train inspection systems ordered for US border crossings
Wabtec opens additive manufacturing centre in Bengaluru
Amtrak works with Reckitt Benckiser to increase cleaning
Digital coupler ‘opens door to automation’
Trinity Railway Express information systems to be replaced
Batteries to feed overhead electrification in ‘first of a kind’ trial
Locomotive lamp offers visibility, safety and durability
Dual-band GNSS antenna for applications including autonomous trains
Siemens awarded Sydney traffic management system contract
Improved maglev prototype starts test running
Network Rail approval for Norbar’s EvoTorque Battery Tools
Malmbanan interlocking commissioned ahead of ERTMS deployment