Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
JR Central and Hitachi unveil latest maglev prototype
JAPAN: The latest design of prototype Series L0 maglev vehicles for the Chūō Shinkansen line has been unveiled by JR Central at Hitachi’s Kasado works in Kudamatsu.
ZTR and BlackBerry partner to launch rail asset monitoring platform
MONITORING: Locomotive modernisation technology specialist ZTR and security software company BlackBerry have launched a remote wagon monitoring system designed to provide operators with greater insights into the fleets.
3D-printed handles aim to reduce hand contact with train doors
RUSSIA: Attachments designed to enable train toilet and cab doors to be opened with an elbow or lower arm rather than a hand, and thus reduce the risk of spreading germs or a virus like Covid-19, are being tested by Russian Railways.
Simple and safe recording of status data
MONITORING: Electronics supplier ELTEC has expanded its range with CyBox I/O interface boards for onboard networks, including the collection of operating data for condition-based monitoring.
Use data to tailor coronavirus timetables to current needs, says Zipabout
UK: Passenger data systems supplier Zipabout says train operators should revise their emergency timetables based on passenger behaviour and real-time demand data, to ensure their reduced services can meet the needs of key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Data4PT multimodal transport data interoperability project launched
EUROPE: The Data4PT project has been formally launched to support the development of multimodal transport data exchange standards and models to fulfil the needs of travel information service providers.
Turnout monitoring pilot project
Öresundståg ETCS contract awarded
Polish operator tests titanium dioxide disinfectant
ABB awarded Trafikverket framework agreement
MBTA to roll out Violet Edge across commuter rail fleet
Welsh language announcements go live
Elizabeth Line CCTV maintenance contract awarded
Knorr-Bremse awarded Desiro brake upgrading framework contract
Teleste to supply onboard technology for Avelia Horizon fleet
Station footbridge features etched architectural mesh
Rolling stock secondary suspension component range expanded
Øresund EMU wi-fi contract awarded
Metro operator deploys cleaning robot to fight the coronavirus
RailcarRx develops customised decision support tool for MBTA
Zipabout targets European growth with passenger information platform
Norfolk Southern develops locomotive-mounted track-inspection technology
Rail Baltica implements planning, scheduling and risk management software
RailCarCaddy provides cost-effective wagon mover