Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
c2c launches OP1 rail intelligence platform
UK: Commuter train operator c2c has worked with CPC Project Services to deploy a digital intelligence platform which provides operational insight at times of service disruption.
PJM diagnostic equipment fitted to Plasser & Theurer machine
AUSTRIA: Plasser & Theurer has completed a prototype fitment of PJM’s vehicle status diagnostic tools on a ballast management train.
EMUs and freight locos shipped as Malaysia’s East Coast link nears completion
MALAYSIA: CRRC Dalian has dispatched the first two of 11 electric multiple-units and two of 12 electric freight locomotives it is supplying for Malaysia’s 665 km East Coast Rail Link.
Tamper engine carbon clean trial demonstrates benefits
UK: Infrastructure contractor Balfour Beatty has completed an ‘engine carbon clean’ trial using a Plasser & Theurer compact tamper, and is now aiming to roll out the technology across its entire tamper fleet to reduce carbon emissions and improve engine performance.
SME innovators aim to improve station weather resilience and the passenger experience
UK: Eight technology companies have been selected to receive funding to develop concepts to improve the passenger experience and improve weather resilience at stations.
Radar positioning system provides precise stopping without CBTC
SPAIN: Masats has tested of a radar positioning system which enables the highly accurate stopping of trains without relying on CBTC.
Revizto targets rail sector with infrastructure collaboration software platform
Siemens Mobility completes ETCS Level 2 deployment programme in Belgium
Japan: Autonomous Operation offers flexibility with fewer staff
‘Five firsts’ celebrated at Tuxford as UK rail sector seeks role in hydrogen economy
Virtual worksite marker boards approved for national use
Freight: Rolling laboratory supports innovation
CSEE commissions its first Argos digital interlocking
Amey launches Tessera digital signalling
LNER’s ERTMS driver training app enhanced
Tram tunnel firefighting robot unveiled
Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
CAF demonstrates CBTC over private 5G network in Bilbao
Passenger information screen changes improve readability and save energy
Asset management platform to include ‘dark territory’ broken rail monitoring
Depot management system optimises Zürich tram movements
Freight: A fresh approach to wagon bearing health
Diesel locomotive battery tender to be tested in Western Australia
Knorr-Bremse and VTG Rail UK sign long-term wagon digitalisation agreement