Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
3D digital maps designed to help people navigate stations
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway is testing digital 3D maps designed to help passengers, and particularly those who are disabled, gain more confidence in navigating its stations.
Rail industry shares cybersecurity best practice
UK: ‘Don’t plan for if, plan for when’ a cyber threat will emerge, Rail Safety & Standards Board Chief Executive Mark Philips told more than 100 delegates at a conference to discuss cyber-resilience in the rail industry,
Remote condition monitoring boosts Northern DMU reliability
UK: A programme to fit engine remote condition monitoring to Northern’s Class 170 Turbostar diesel multiple-unit fleet has been completed. Leasing company Porterbrook says its data showed that moving just one task to condition-based maintenance can save up to 1 500 labour-hours per year.
Rate & Route tool aims to make it easier to see rail freight options
USA: Association of American Railroads subsidiary Railinc has launched a Rate & Route tool designed to help shippers more easily understand how to use rail services.
Neurodiverse thinkers cut train operator’s fuel bills
UK: Northern has worked with data scientists to calculate the most fuel efficient way of driving its diesel multiple-units while keeping to time.
Vibrations used to provide tramway safety alerts
UK: Testing on the Sheffield Supertram network has found that the VibeSafe portable track vibration detection system developed by Efficiency Ups Ltd could offer a reliable and cost-effective way of alerting pedestrians to approaching trams.
Class I railway tests level crossing safety system
Recycled copper contact wire to be installed
ETCS-ready onboard unit certified for TBL1+
KRRI installs private 5G network to test rail applications
Carbon fibre composite lightweight wagon unveiled
Google integrates Amtrak data to highlight sustainable travel options
Prasa deploys vibration detection tool to prevent intrusion
SIL4-compliant solid state relays
Pandrol combats shortage of rail welders with data and automation
Interview: Technology migration holds key to a sustainable railway
Nvidia partnership spurs Hitachi Rail’s condition monitoring drive
LTO batteries to offer performance advantages for hydrogen trains
Nevomo and Captrain to trial MagRail Booster technology ‘in real environment’
Lithuanian railway telecoms upgrade completed
Panasonic shows a complete platform door system
Technotrans combines battery and power electronics cooling in one device
Alstom demonstrates retrofitted remote-controlled train
Object controller leads Frauscher development strategy