Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Colas Rail trials HVO fuel for a loco, crane and tampers
UK: Colas Rail is trialling the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil as a more sustainable alternative to diesel for fuelling a Class 56 freight locomotive, four tampers and a Kirow crane.
Škoda showcases onboard safety and automation technology
CZECH REPUBLIC: Škoda Group showcased its onboard technology for rolling stock at the Trako trade fair in Gdańsk on September 20.
Electric excavator tested on Los Angeles metro extension work
USA: Skanska is piloting the use of a zero-emissions electric excavator on Los Angeles Metro’s Purple (D Line) extension project.
Polish FRMCS testing letter of intent signed
POLAND: A letter of intent for the implementation and testing of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System in Poland has been signed by Alstom, Ericsson, NetWorks and rail research organisation Instytut Kolejnictwa.
Point machine predictive maintenance partnership
EUROPE: Vossloh is to develop a predictive maintenance model for point machines through a strategic collaboration with Swedish data analysis and artificial intelligence company Predge.
Second-generation autonomous battery wagon on test
USA: Autonomous battery wagon developer Parallel Systems has started testing its second-generation vehicle, which it plans to use for pilot trials on existing railways both in the USA and internationally.
Nevomo hails magnetic levitation test success
Signalling team trials hydrogen power
Derailment detectors fitted to biomass wagons
Origami train manufacturing plan
Replacement rolling stock components 3D printed
Virtual train tour to help passengers ahead of travel
Government publishes Mobility-as-a-Service code of practice
Traction technology: Bridging the gap from diesel
NI Railways operations planning software contract awarded
Maternity, medical and hijab options in Network Rail PPE contract
On-train connectivity rolls out
Train noise reduction collaboration
Plastic waste 3D printing project wins LNER Futurelabs accelerator competition
Virtual station tours to help passengers plan ahead
NSW TrainLink booking system contract awarded
Autonomous battery-powered wagons to be tested in Georgia
Signalbox develops Transport for Wales live train map
Taking the halogens out of flame retardants