Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Automation test track takes shape
CZECH REPUBLIC: AŽD Praha has installed the first regional variant of its GateSWing GTA-100 level crossing protection system as part of a project to develop a test track for autonomous train operation under the Shift2Rail programme and the future Europe’s Rail JU.
TravelSpace app aims to help get passengers back on the trains
UK: Beta test partners are being sought for live trials of the TravelSpace app, which aims to use up-to-date passenger loading data to help passengers find the least busy trains and assist operators in managing capacity to facilitate social distancing.
Interview: Digital becomes tangible
There is a window of opportunity to combine increased public funding with the demonstrable operational benefits of digital technology in order to drive modal shift to rail after the pandemic, Knorr-Bremse’s Board Member for Rail Systems Dr Jürgen Wilder explains to Nick Kingsley.
Rail-specific cybersecurity platform
SECURITY: RazorSecure has launched a new Security Gateway which has been developed specifically to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks on railway infrastructure or rolling stock data networks.
Digitalising railway maintenance in Mallorca
SPAIN: Software for managing railway infrastructure maintenance activities in Mallorca and generating information to support a move towards predictive maintenance has been developed and deployed by contractor Azvi, technology start up MainRail Solutions, the CEIT technology institute and software specialist Inycom.
Using QR codes to provide bespoke real-time journey information
UK: Passenger entertainment and contact technology company Whoosh is working with train operators to test a Real-Time Journey Dashboard designed to enhance the provision of bespoke live information throughout a rail journey.
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
Interlocking roll-out completed
Transwaggon to install Savvy telematics equipment on entire fleet
Concern over digital agenda as Jeschke quits DB board
Infrabel completes GSM-R migration
Automation of rural branch line trains to be studied
High speed line contractor to deploy social distancing helmets