
DB Cargo: Dog robot inspects wagons
The digital tool Spot, a walking robot, was unveiled at the freight station in Mainz, where it will help identify wagons and inspect axles.
The digital tool Spot, a walking robot, was unveiled at the freight station in Mainz, where it will help identify wagons and inspect axles.
A train equipped with Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) has arrived in Hungary as part of a test tour through six European countries.
Alstom has selected Knorr-Bremse to equip new Swedish high-speed trains with braking systems controlled by the latest evolution of the CubeControl brake control system.
It is the world's first retrofit solution for existing rail cars to enable autonomous operation without a locomotive.
This comprehensive program, the largest since the railway reform of 1994, aims to revitalize the nation's railway network and stations, enhancing punctuality and aligning transport policies for passengers and freight.
The components were designed to enhance the performance, longevity, and comfort of ÖBB's fleet by reducing vibrations and preventing dust and moisture from infiltrating specific areas of its railcars.
Using Vossloh's High-Speed Grinding technology, the partnership aims to extend preventive maintenance to DB's entire high-performance rail network, which will cover more than 13,000 kilometers by 2024.
Georgia Central Railways and the Heart of Georgia Railroad, both under the umbrella of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), have approached the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) seeking approval to trial a zero-emission rail-freight technology developed by Parallel Systems on selected segments of their rail networks.
The Company also recently reported that its RIP technology has performed over 3.8 million comprehensive railcar scans through the first half of 2023.
The software is set to reshape the rail decarbonization landscape by providing a comprehensive platform for assessing and implementing alternative energy locomotive technologies and associated infrastructure changes.
With five new Wi-Fi-controlled shunting machines, capable of pulling trains up to 6,900 tonnes in weight, the mine's production capacity is set to increase from 32 million to 40 million tonnes annually.
Hitachi Rail to equip line with advanced ERTMS digital signalling system.
Digital maintenance gets trains back on track faster. The Munich-Steinhausen S-Bahn station is a pilot project for digital maintenance at DB Regio.
The programme will now support the implementation of DAC, a key component for the automation of train operations.
Wabtec's advanced modernization program will include converting certified pre-owned Dash-9 locomotives to AC powered traction and incorporating digital solutions to boost performance.
Estonian SaaS company Turnit will deliver a new customer reservation system for Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) in partnership with Spiketech.
With the PZB Transmitter, railway operators can conveniently retrieve driving data from their DSK 10 devices, saving time, effort, and resources.
The "Over and Back" solution enables seamless switching between the existing interlocking system and the upcoming ETCS digital signalling system.
Using state-of-the-art sensor technology, trains equipped with intelligent systems will be able to detect obstacles and react autonomously, similar to autonomous driving on roads.
Leading freight wagons leasing company, GATX, is implementing new telematics and sensor offerings that will be completely renewed on all of its wagons by the end of 2023.