Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.‘Rosetta Stone’ of train data to boost performance honesty
UK: The ‘closet renationalisation’ of the passenger rail sector provides an opportunity for the industry to be more honest with passengers about real-world performance, according to Jonathan Raper, founder and CEO of TransportAPI.
Facial recognition could remove the need for tickets
TICKETING: Belgian public transport ticket validator supplier Prodata Mobility has developed a proof of concept facial recognition system which could remove the need for passengers to carry a ticket or smart card.
Ticketing Hub launched to simplify ‘London-style’ integration
UK: Following an initial deployment on Transport for Wales Rail services, Unicard has announced the nationwide launch of its ticketing Hub platform which aims to simplify the implementation of contactless ticketing across modes and operators.
Decarbonisation: Accelerating the electrification task
Network Rail is now deploying UK-based Gripple’s SwiftLine Rail Dropper, which the supplier believes will speed up key steps in the installation of overhead electrification equipment.
ScotRail trials Smart Kiosk ticket machine
TICKETING: ScotRail is trialling a Smart Kiosk ticket vending machine supplied by Cammax which is designed to provide passengers in Scotland with a wider range of ticket options and information.
Cubic demonstrates the future of station ticket gates
TICKETING: A demonstration ticket gate bringing together various concepts for the future was displayed by Cubic Transportation Systems at the Transport Ticketing Global exhibition in London.
Scheidt & Bachmann rethinks the ticket machine
Spanish gauge-changing technology to integrate Ukrainian railways with the EU
Open Sales & Distribution Model API sandbox launched
Software to enhance Slovenian timetable planning
Rail Delivery Group completes jump to HOPS
Norfolk Southern rolls out train incident response data sharing
Quantum train location testing on the London Underground
JR Kyushu speeds up track inspection
India: Digital modelling supports Delhi metro extension
Elizabeth Line trains to be fitted with real-time driver advisory system
Train operator launches British Sign Language interpretation service
Project aims to automate DMU inspections
Improving mobile connectivity in King’s Cross tunnels
Digital twin used to test novel turnout concept
Automation: Robel embraces robots
KiwiRail orders track inspection car
Track Maintenance: Modular welding offers smoother running
TOPS data integration helps Tarmac optimise rail freight performance