Technology news – Page 11
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NewsKRRI installs private 5G network to test rail applications
SOUTH KOREA: Korea Railroad Research Institute is installing a private 5G-R telecoms network at its Osong test centre as a basis for testing 5G applications in rail.
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NewsCarbon fibre composite lightweight wagon unveiled
CHINA: A wagon made of a lightweight carbon fibre composite material has been developed by CRRC Qiqihar, China Energy Railway Equipment Co and the National Institute of Clean-and-Low-Carbon Energy. CRRC said the roll out of the wagon in September ‘marks a major breakthrough in China’s manufacturing, ...
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NewsGoogle integrates Amtrak data to highlight sustainable travel options
USA: Amtrak is now supplying departure times, trip durations and fares for display on Google Search results pages when a user indicates they are considering rail travel between two of the operator’s destinations. Once they select a train, they can click through to Amtrak.com to complete ...
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NewsPrasa deploys vibration detection tool to prevent intrusion
SOUTH AFRICA: Huawei has deployed its railway perimeter security tool that uses both an optical fibre which can detect vibration and CCTV cameras across six depots managed by Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa throughout the country. Huawei showcased the tool to Railway Gazette International at ...
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NewsSIL4-compliant solid state relays
INNOTRANS: Australian supplier Selectrail has launched a range of SIL4-compliant solid-state relays while undertaking live pre-approval trials of the technology in the UK with Network Rail. The company says its SELECTiQ relays represent a world-first in railway technology. Unlike traditional electromechanical relays, solid state technology offers ...
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NewsPandrol combats shortage of rail welders with data and automation
INNOTRANS: Pandrol launched its i+weld portfolio of seven tools at the Berlin trade fair. The products use automation and data to improve the quality, productivity and safety of rail welding, and the suite includes the newly developed i+align tool, which automates the alignment of two rails ...
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Metro Report InternationalEasy-to-use fare gate launched at InnoTrans
INNOTRANS: Scheidt & Bachmann Fare Collection Systems unveiled its FareGo PG|50 ticket gate which designed to be intuitive for passengers to use, upgradable to handle future developments in ticket media and offer fraud prevention technologies along with low operating costs. An overhead ...
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In depthInterview: Technology migration holds key to a sustainable railway
Co-operation between suppliers, operators and regulators is essential if technical advances are to deliver an efficient, cost-effective and competitive railway, incoming UNIFE Director General Enno Wiebe tells Chris Jackson.
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NewsNvidia partnership spurs Hitachi Rail’s condition monitoring drive
INNOTRANS: Backed by a partnership with processor specialist Nvidia, Hitachi Rail has launched its HMAX condition monitoring suite, which has a strong focus on using revenue-earning vehicles to collect data and edge computing to process it rapidly. Nick Kingsley spoke with Hitachi Rail’s Koji Agatsuma when the product was launched at InnoTrans.
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Metro Report InternationalCairo operator trials sign language services
EGYPT: Operator RATP Dev is trialling sign language services on the Capital Train line which connects Cairo with the New Administrative Capital. Instructional videos with sign language translation will be available at ticket offices and on platforms at Adly Mansour station, enabling passengers with hearing impairments ...
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NewsLTO batteries to offer performance advantages for hydrogen trains
GERMANY: Saft is supplying lithium titanium oxide batteries for the hybrid fuel cell and battery traction system on seven Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus H hydrogen multiple-units. The batteries will be mainly used during acceleration to compensate for the power limitations of the fuel cells, and during ...
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NewsNevomo and Captrain to trial MagRail Booster technology ‘in real environment’
INNOTRANS: Nevomo and Captrain plan to test linear motor technology to automate wagon movements in an industrial terminal in Germany in what promises to be the first real-world use of the MagRail Booster concept.
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NewsLithuanian railway telecoms upgrade completed
LITHUANIA: Ribbon Communications and Telia Lithuania have deployed an FRMCS-ready critical network upgrade for national railway LTG. ‘The upgraded network ensures smooth and safe train traffic and efficient office operations — from now on, we will share data within the group via a network that will provide ...
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NewsPanasonic shows a complete platform door system
INNOTRANS: Panasonic Industry is showing its complete full height platform door system including control panel for the first time in Europe., along with an smart maintenance system. ‘On demand’ passenger operated buttons linked to the signalling system are designed to reduce station energy consumption during off-peak ...
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Metro Report InternationalThird rail current collection monitoring to reduce wear
INNOTRANS: Mersen is demonstrating a digital monitoring system designed to reduce the wear on metro trains third rail current collector shoes. D-CCD monitors the current between the shoe and third rail, measuring the temperature rise in the current collector, the real time force applied on the ...
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NewsTechnotrans combines battery and power electronics cooling in one device
INNOTRANS: Technotrans is showing a space-saving and energy-efficient combined device for cooling both the battery and power electronics of battery-powered railway vehicles. There is one circuit with active cooling for the battery and one with passive cooling for the power electronics. Fans are arranged so that cold ...
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NewsAutomated train gangway coupling system to be tested in Toronto
INNOTRANS: Hübner has unveiled its AutoCouple concept for the fully automated coupling and uncoupling of inter-car train gangways. A trial on the Toronto subway is planned for 2025. Rather than being a direct replacement for conventional coach gangways, AutoCouple aims to make it easier for operators ...
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NewsAlstom demonstrates retrofitted remote-controlled train
GERMANY: Another step towards automation of main line rail operations was taken on September 23 when Alstom demonstrated a remotely-controlled diesel multiple-unit near Salzgitter. Developed under the Autonomous Regional Train Evolution project, the train ‘was able to travel a few kilometres in autonomous mode, meaning without ...
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NewsObject controller leads Frauscher development strategy
INNOTRANS: Frauscher unveiled its FAdP Point Control at InnoTrans on September 25. The modular control unit is designed to work with a range of point motors and interface with all interlocking technologies using the EULYNX standards. Frauscher Chief Executive Officer Michael Thiel explained that the group ...
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NewsABB launches Pro Series traction battery range
INNOTRANS: ABB has launched its Pro Series battery as the latest addition to its range of traction powerpacks. The Pro Series batteries are designed specifically for demanding transport applications. ABB says they are engineered to offer modularity and scalability, as well as high levels of safety ...