Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.LED signals and barrier lights designed for better visibility
UK: Currently on test in Devon and Cornwall are LED signal heads developed by Unipart Rail which incorporate tinted glass and filters. These can reduce the risk of phantom aspects, where an unlit signal appears to be illuminated due to an external light source such as the sun.
Variable rate sanding equipment deployed on DMU fleet
UK: In response to the collision which resulted from low rail adhesion at Salisbury Tunnel Junction in October 2021, all of South Western Railway’s Class 158 and 159 diesel multiple-units have now been fitted with Variable Rate Sanding equipment supplied by Siemens Mobility.
Europe: IoT tools help to ensure a rapid response
German IoT specialist Optimeas is working with infrastructure manager DB InfraGo to enhance the availability of its electrification inspection and repair vehicles as part of efforts to reduce the impact of power supply failures across the network.
Lithuanian railway adopts western European data exchange system
LITHUANIAN: National railway LTG Group has joined the International Union of Railways’ Open Rail Freight EDI User System which enables freight operators to exchange CIM consignment notes.
BNSF trials virtual reality training
USA: BNSF is working with Roundtable Learning to integrate virtual, augmented and mixed reality technology into its training programmes for staff undertaking mechanical works.
Request to Stop button ready for trial at Welsh stations
UK: Transport for Wales is to trial a prototype Request to Stop system incorporating train running information and a button which passengers arriving at station can push to alert the driver of the next train to the need to call at a request stop. This removes the need for passengers ...
Maintenance vehicle converted to fuel cell power
Europe: Getlink adopts AI and digital twins
Technology tackles train surfers and bicycle thieves
Next-generation Multi-Purpose Vehicle on test
Freightliner to explore synthetic locomotive fuel
Interview: ‘Digital pioneers must prioritise simplicity’
Hitachi launches flexible software for signaller training
Batteries provide emergency power for Kashmir railway tunnels
Metro-North Railroad to trial automated rolling stock inspection
Software supports Lithuanian operator’s digital transformation
Iarnród Éireann seeks to develop start-up mindset
SBB tests automated shunting without possessions
SMEs selected for Bristol Temple Meads innovation zone
Swedish national ticketing product distribution system goes live
‘Rosetta Stone’ of train data to boost performance honesty
Facial recognition could remove the need for tickets
Ticketing Hub launched to simplify ‘London-style’ integration
Decarbonisation: Accelerating the electrification task