Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.Iarnród Éireann seeks to develop start-up mindset
IRELAND: National railway Iarnród Éireann and Dogpatch Labs have launched Future Track which aims to bring a ‘start-up mindset’ to innovation in the rail sector.
SBB tests automated shunting without possessions
SWITZERLAND: SBB and Alstom have carried out a series of trials using a remotely controlled shunting locomotive on tracks that remained open for normal operations.
SMEs selected for Bristol Temple Meads innovation zone
UK: Connected Places Catapult, Network Rail and Great Western Railway have selected three SMEs to receive funding of up to £75 000 for technology trials in the Station Innovation Zone at Bristol Temple Meads.
Swedish 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.
‘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
Decarbonisation: Accelerating the electrification task
ScotRail trials Smart Kiosk ticket machine
Cubic demonstrates the future of station ticket gates
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