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NewsSwedish national ticketing product distribution system goes live
SWEDEN: The Samtrafiken collaboration of transport operators has a launched a neutral ticketing communications platform based on the Open Sales & Distribution Model-Online standard with the aim of streamlining ticket sales and enhancing cross-selling opportunities.
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Rail Business UK‘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.
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Metro Report InternationalFacial 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.
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Rail Business UKTicketing 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. The supplier-agnostic platform is designed to provide a ‘London-style experience’ across ...
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In depthDecarbonisation: 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.
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Rail Business UKScotRail 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. As well as purchasing tickets on the day of travel, passengers can obtain live travel information, including ...
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Metro Report InternationalCubic 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. The gate features light colours and transparent materials to create an illusion of being wider than previous designs. There are ...
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Rail Business UKScheidt & Bachmann rethinks the ticket machine
TICKETING: Scheidt & Bachmann is testing a prototype ticket vending machine it has developed for the UK market as the result of its first ‘total rethink’ in more than 20 years. At the Transport Ticketing Global exhibition, Scheidt & Bachmann told Rail Business UK that the ...
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NewsSpanish gauge-changing technology to integrate Ukrainian railways with the EU
UKRAINE: The use of automatic gauge-changing wheelsets to speed up the movement of freight wagons between Ukraine’s 1 520 mm broad gauge network and the 1 435 mm standard gauge of neighbouring European Union countries is to be piloted by national railway Ukrzaliznytsia and Spanish infrastructure ...
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NewsOpen Sales & Distribution Model API sandbox launched
EUROPE: Train ticket retailing technology company Benerail has launched an Open Sales & Distribution Model API sandbox as an experimental ‘playground’ for companies to share ideas and collaborate. The OSDM was developed jointly by UIC, train operators and ticket vendors to provide a European industry standard ...
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NewsSoftware to enhance Slovenian timetable planning
SLOVENIA: National railway Slovenske Železnice has awarded Siemens Mobility subsidiary Hacon a contract to supply and support software for timetable and train path management, including a train path ordering module. The TPS.plan software will include a detailed representation of the infrastructure, rolling stock and signalling. This ...
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Rail Business UKRail Delivery Group completes jump to HOPS
UK: The Rail Delivery Group has completed migration of smart ticketing back office services to a cloud-based Host or Operator Processing System which replaces the need for every train operator to run its own server. The centralised HOPS supplied by Unicard replaces 16 individual back offices. This ...
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NewsNorfolk Southern rolls out train incident response data sharing
USA: Norfolk Southern has begun using the RapidSOS digital alert platform to provide first responders with access to information on train cargo and hazardous material data. In the event of a emergency, Norfolk Southern will initiate an alert to first responders transmitting critical information, the incident ...
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Metro Report InternationalQuantum train location testing on the London Underground
UK: Researchers are using a London Underground train to test whether quantum inertial navigation systems could be used to provide accurate location information for condition-based monitoring, train control and signalling applications without needing satellites or lineside equipment. Source: MoniRail This forms part ...
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NewsJR Kyushu speeds up track inspection
JAPAN: JR Kyushu is using image processing with AI capabilities to automate high speed line track inspections, replacing the need for staff to go out on foot.
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In depthIndia: Digital modelling supports Delhi metro extension
Delhi Metro Rail Corp has used Bentley Systems software to model the design of a complex section of underground alignment being built under the network’s Phase IV expansion.
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Rail Business UKElizabeth Line trains to be fitted with real-time driver advisory system
UK: The GreenSpeed connected driver advisory system supplied by Thales company Cubris is to be deployed on London’s Elizabeth Line this year. GreenSpeed will be integrated with existing operational systems, and will use trackside data for onboard calculations to provide real-time advice on when drivers should ...
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Rail Business UKTrain operator launches British Sign Language interpretation service
UK: East Midlands Railway has signed up to a British Sign Language service to help deaf passengers communicate with staff. The service operated by InterpretersLive is accessed via an app or link which puts users in touch with an BSL interpreter. The interpreter finds out the ...
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Rail Business UKProject aims to automate DMU inspections
UK: East Midlands Railway is working with Bristol-based technology firm One Big Circle on a project to remove the need for manual trackside inspections of diesel multiple-units. The DepotMATE project will use One Big Circle’s Automated Intelligent Video Review cloud-based platform along with high-resolution line scanning, ...
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Rail Business UKImproving mobile connectivity in King’s Cross tunnels
UK: Rail connectivity company Linbrooke is installing bespoke antennas to eliminate mobile phone coverage ‘not-spots’ in the Gasworks and Copenhagen tunnels on the approach to London King’s Cross station. The project is being funded by LNER and undertaken in collaboration with Network Rail and mobile network ...