Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Real-time train occupancy data smooths S-Bahn boarding
GERMANY: Passengers in Hamburg can now get real-time train occupancy data using technology developed by S-Bahn Hamburg in-house using an existing communication system supplied by PSI Transcom.
Orange rail tickets get greener
UK: Magnetic stripe ticket manufacturer Paragon ID says it has reduced the environmental impact of production by 87% by switching from a solvent-based process to a water-based one.
Electrification motor tower cars delivered
AUSTRIA: Europten has taken delivery of the first two of three Plasser & Theurer MTW 100.216 motor tower cars for use on electrification and maintenance projects in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Northern unveils Intelligent Train for in-service infrastructure monitoring
UK: Rail Business UK joins a demonstration run of a diesel multiple-unit which has been equipped to undertake infrastructure monitoring while in passenger service.
AŽD offers Estonia an alternative to Russian equipment
ESTONIA: Infrastructure manager Eesti Raudtee has awarded AŽD Praha a contract to supply 800 point machines.
Belgian start-up to test freight train ATO on Betuwe Route
NETHERLANDS: Gent-based automation start-up OTIV has announced plans to test an autonomous train on the Betuwe Route freight corridor within the next two years.
DB maintenance fleet to get Stadler Guardia ETCS
Caltrain wi-fi contract awarded
Robel MMS provides a safe environment for DB Netz track maintenance
Noise and vibration attenuation material launched
Mobile mapping system certified by Deutsche Bahn
Theft and fire resistant hammer developed
Gearbox predictive maintenance collaboration
Communications joint venture formed
Rail replacement buses added to scheduling software tool
Rail logistics and fleet management collaboration
Five innovators to work at HS2 contractor sites
Combined transport booking platform gets development funding
Flirt Evo onboard network contract
AI improves broken rail detection
Autonomous shunting loco copes with the unexpected
Rail Data Marketplace to simplify access to information
Dutch ticketing equipment maintenance contract renewed
Formula 1 connectivity applied to infrastructure monitoring trains