Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.
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
USA: LILEE Systems is testing its SafeRail wireless level crossing activation system with a Class I freight railway which is aiming to enhance safety, minimise service disruptions and increase average train speeds.
Recycled copper contact wire to be installed
NETHERLANDS: An agreement for the installation of overhead electrification contact wire made from 100% recycled copper was signed at InnoTrans by La Farga, ProRail, Strukton Rail and Railtech.
ETCS-ready onboard unit certified for TBL1+
BELGIUM: An onboard Automatic Train Protection system being developed for international freight operator Lineas by Škoda Group affiliate The Signalling Company has been certified for operation using Belgium’s TBL1+ Class B train control technology.
KRRI 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.
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
ABB launches Pro Series traction battery range
Mobile inspection lab for urban railways launched at InnoTrans
Digital platform aims to increase locomotive utilisation
Six firms join HS2 Innovation Accelerator