Railway technology and innovation news
The latest technology and innovations from rail industry manufacturers, suppliers and service providers worldwide.LTO batteries to offer performance advantages for hydrogen trains
GERMANY: Saft is supplying lithium titanium oxide batteries for the hybrid fuel cell and battery traction system on seven Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus H hydrogen multiple-units.
Nevomo and Captrain to trial MagRail Booster technology ‘in real environment’
INNOTRANS: Nevomo and Captrain plan to test linear motor technology to automate wagon movements in an industrial terminal in Germany in what promises to be the first real-world use of the MagRail Booster concept.
Lithuanian railway telecoms upgrade completed
LITHUANIA: Ribbon Communications and Telia Lithuania have deployed an FRMCS-ready critical network upgrade for national railway LTG.
Panasonic shows a complete platform door system
INNOTRANS: Panasonic Industry is showing its complete full height platform door system including control panel for the first time in Europe., along with an smart maintenance system.
Technotrans combines battery and power electronics cooling in one device
INNOTRANS: Technotrans is showing a space-saving and energy-efficient combined device for cooling both the battery and power electronics of battery-powered railway vehicles.
Alstom demonstrates retrofitted remote-controlled train
GERMANY: Another step towards automation of main line rail operations was taken on September 23 when Alstom demonstrated a remotely-controlled diesel multiple-unit near Salzgitter.
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
Frequentis to replace SBB communication system
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LTE data tools and digital security technology in Huawei’s InnoTrans display
Czech manufacturer develops high speed turnout
DSB selects Sqills’ S3 Passenger ticketing inventory system
Novel traction drive on show at InnoTrans
Hitachi shrinks battery technology for use on local trains
RailPulse freight wagon telematics platform goes live
App trial to help blind and low vision passengers navigate Boston stations
AI project aims to prevent level crossing safety incidents
Genessee & Wyoming to ‘revolutionise’ clearance assessment
Enhanced passenger information system ordered for Queensland EMUs
Nine start-ups selected for rail innovation programme