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SponsoredERTMS: from test and commissioning to operations and maintenance
EU ERTMS Coordinator Matthias Ruete recently said in his first ERTMS Work Plan that the industry is ‘at a critical point for ERTMS deployment in Europe and globally. With strong support from EU Member States, deployment, both trackside and onboard, has to be accelerated so that we can equip the ...
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SEPTA Selects CAMLIN PANTOBOT 3D Monitoring System to Minimise Service Disruptions in Inaugural US Deal
Later this summer, CAMLIN Rail will supply its award-winning PANTOBOT 3D real-time pantograph inspection system to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the 6th largest public transit agency in the United States. PANTOBOT 3D uses advanced imaging and machine learning techniques to assess pantograph condition safely, accurately ...
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The Why, What, and When of Cybersecurity for Rail Networks
The October 2019 ASPECT conference was by and for signaling engineers and was organized by the Institute of Railway System Engineers (IRSE). Surprisingly though, the topic chosen for the opening session was not Positive Train Control, ERTMS or CBTC improvement. The topic was cybersecurity. The opening session was ‘Oh, cyber ...
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Optimising power supply assets on High Speed 1
In an interactive live debate held on June 4, we showcased the innovations that UK Power Network Services will deliver to support the operation of the High Speed 1 link between London and the Channel Tunnel, to deliver a future proof, smarter and more insightful operation. Optimising ...
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Getting to Digital Rail faster with COTS components
Rail traffic is faced with the major task of switching to digital technologies as quickly and at the same time as cost-efficiently as possible. Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) systems have great potential for the development of digital interlockings.
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TETRA+LTE to revolutionise train-to-ground communications
Teltronic unveils its new RTP-800, a multi-technology on-board equipment (TETRA, LTE and Wi-Fi) that integrates critical communication voice services and broadband data services in a single rack. EN50155 and EN45545 compliant, it provides digital audio (VoIP) capabilities and multiple interconnection possibilities, facilitating its integration with the different ...
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Cyber-securing our railways
The digitalization of railways is well underway. Railways have increasingly embraced commercially available technologies that offer improved capabilities at reduced cost. The scale of innovation in the ICT field is impossible to replicate in the much smaller railway sector, so it is a natural evolution. Unfortunately, tapping these more general ...
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Rail charity joins other good causes in marathon fundraising effort
Railway Children is among hundreds of UK charities facing a huge fundraising deficit now that so many events have been cancelled due to coronavirus. The biggest one-day fundraising event in the world, the London Marathon, is just one of the casualties and has now been postponed leaving a multi-million pound shortfall for many charities. So organisers have launched a new event in a bid to help good causes raise funds that are more urgent than ever in these difficult times.
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Building a 5G and Smart Cities Powerhouse at Transit Wireless
Melinda White, the Chief Executive Officer of Transit Wireless, is making waves. CEO for 20 months, honored as a “Notable Woman in Tech” in Crain’s New York Business’ list last May, and overseeing an ambitious period of change and expansion, the head of this BAI Communications subsidiary is aiming at turning the New York City-award-winning company into a 5G and Smart Cities powerhouse.
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Saudi Arabia: Industry meets in a thriving market
As part of its Vision 2030 national development plan, Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in both its main line and urban rail networks. The Railway Forum in Riyadh on January 28-29 will give industry leaders from around the world a chance to understand first-hand the opportunities on offer.
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2020 Railway Forum to focus on investment opportunities, logistics and technology
Saudi Railway Company (SAR), in co-operation with the Ministry of Transport, is racing to prepare for the 2020 Railway Forum, under the generous Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. The event has garnered the interest of ministers, leaders and ...
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Adopting 5G FRMCS for railway communications
The future of rail transport critically depends on taking advantage of advanced communications systems to enhance safety, increase automation, cut operating costs and improve the experience for rail passengers. With the Future Railway Mobile Communications System (FRMCS) due to replace GSM-R and other legacy systems, rail operators ...
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An important milestone in planning for the future of the railway industry
Riyadh prepares for the launch of the highly anticipated 2020 Railway Forum
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Rail industry gathers in Gdańsk
SPONSORED CONTENT: The rail industry gathered at AmberExpo in Gdańsk on September 24-27 for the 13th edition of the Trako trade show. In addition to seven exhibition halls showcasing products and services for all sectors of the rail industry, several vehicles were on display outdoors. These included a ...
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Camlin supports Network Rail with large-scale PANTOBOT 3D deployment on Great Western Main Line
Camlin has been contracted by Network Rail Infrastructure Projects Wales & Western to supply and install its award-winning PANTOBOT 3D smart pantograph monitoring system at six locations on the Great Western Main Line.
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Meeting the digital future of rail strategically with IoT and analytics
To meet their promise as one of our most sustainable modes of transportation, railways in many developed countries are going to need a big upgrade, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia.
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Robust cyber-security plans keep trains running on time
SPONSORED CONTENT: As primary movers of people and goods, railways play a central role in the economic and social life of most countries, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Railways have also become an attractive target for potential cyber attacks, due in large part to the enormous economic and societal impacts that can result from cutting off rail service — just a few hours disruption can wreak havoc on most cities.
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Eliminating manual inspection of wheelsets
German private operator IGE has adopted the Calipri Prime contactless wheel profile measuring tool as a way of eliminating risk from the wheel inspection process.
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Siemens focuses on traffic management and high speed at Railtex
SIEMENS: Speaking to Railway Gazette at the Railtex show in Birmingham on May 15, Siemens Mobility’s Director of Control Systems Mike Lewis said that he expects the company to start commissioning its dynamic route setting system at its Derby site next month. This would be followed by ...
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Secure Data Infrastructure for Critical Railway Operations
SPONSORED CONTENT: THE NEED FOR MORE SECURITY With new digital technologies, modern railway companies can increase asset reliability and improve on-time performance. However, with more sensors on geographically dispersed equipment, rail infrastructures and signaling systems also become more exposed to cyber-attacks. This white paper shares cross-industry experience in creating a ...
