SBB successfully conducted tests of Automatic Train Operation
This technology, developed by Alstom, enables the control of trains from a remote location.
This technology, developed by Alstom, enables the control of trains from a remote location.
This initiative aims to save operational time and increase safety.
In total, 44 locomotives will undergo the retrofit.
The MerwedeLinge line, which connects Dordrecht to Geldermalsen, will receive new trains by the end of 2027.
This initiative is aimed at integrating advanced digital solutions into GATX Rail Europe services, focusing on improving the operational capabilities of their customers.
Hector Rail's CEO, Claes Scheibe, expressed that relatively minor investments and initiatives could significantly impact the industry, speeding up the process considerably.
Company plans to invest seven million euros over ten years in cooperation with TU Dresden, where it will endow a professorship for digital railway systems.
Mercitalia Intermodal's Smart Train project will see an additional 180 freight wagons fitted with advanced diagnostic sensors by PJM in 2024.
CAF’s on-board ERTMS and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) systems will now be operating on over 1,300 rail vehicles, both new and retrofit.
The "Gigabit Innovation Track" project, a collaborative effort funded by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, integrates cutting-edge 5G technology to enhance passenger experience and support the digital transformation of rail operations.
As the global railway industry stands on the brink of a digital revolution, the control command and signaling sector is poised for significant growth, predicted at an annual rate of 4.6% from 2023 to 2028.
This move is aimed at enhancing production processes and providing efficient service to its maintenance centres.
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The 'Rail Connected' program focuses on improving data sharing among carriers, rail operators, and terminals.
The upgrade will introduce ERTMS Level 2 and a comprehensive electrification system, improving the railway's capacity, energy efficiency, and service reliability.
Scheduled to debut in early 2024, the solution will provide real-time monitoring capabilities for railcar and tank container owners, ushering in a new era of connectivity and intelligence for freight transportation.
The solutions, to be launched in 2024, will improve train availability, operational efficiency, and punctuality by using intelligent analytics to analyze operational data from braking and other systems.