Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
Akasol to supply batteries for hydrogen trains
GERMANY: Alstom has awarded Akasol a contract to supply battery systems for the series-built versions of its Coradia iLint hydrogen fuel cell multiple-unit which have been ordered by the Niedersachsen (14 units) and Rhein-Main (27) transport authorities.
ERTMS roll-out timetable extended
SWEDEN: The timetable for installation of ETCS Level 2 in southern Sweden has been extended by two years, Trafikverket announced on January 13.
Shift2Rail invites 2020 research proposals
EUROPE: Within the framework of its Annual Work Plan, the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking issued its 2020 call for proposals on January 7, covering research and innovation projects with a total value of €146·6m. Applications are due by April 21.
ADIF orders three more infrastructure monitoring trains
SPAIN: National infrastructure manager ADIF has selected Stadler and MerMec for a €74·5m contract to supply and commission three infrastructure monitoring trains and to undertake their maintenance for a period of five years.
Open standards launched to provide transport account interoperability
UK: The Open Transport Initiative has launched Open Transport API specifications designed to support the development of Mobility-as-a-Service initiatives by enabling customers to access data held in separate accounts with multiple transport operators and agencies.
PayPal travel payment now available in the Rhein-Main region
GERMANY: Public transport users in Rhein-Main transport authority RMV’s ticketing region can now pay for travel using PayPal, which has been integrated into the RMV app and back office system supplied by Cubic Transportation Systems.
Cross-sea rail and road bridge to open in 2020
Iarnród Éireann deploys integrated HaCon systems
St Louis operator selects operational testing software
Emergency window-breaking hammer updated
Bespoke traverser installed at York depot
Hitachi Rail STS wins LGV Sud-Est interlocking contract
Second ERTMS pilot line commissioned
Lightweight bogie made from recycled carbon fibre
Easing the strain of working at height
Shunting locomotives to be converted to dual-fuel
NS tests automatic train operation
TransANT lightweight wagons for multiple bodies on test
Components turn to foam to provide fire protection
Moment launches on-train entertainment platform
Power supplies overcome hiccup problems
Banedanmark seeks ideas for digitising cable information
ABB targets battery traction applications
SNCF selects train connectivity technology supplier