This equipment will increase train reliability and availability, improving connectivity and sustainability in Europe's high-speed rail system.
The extension will run for 8 years, until 2031, and builds upon Siemens Mobility's recent digital upgrade, allowing the trains to remotely monitor their condition through Railigent X technology.
Electric locomotives leasing company RAILPOOL and Railnova, a fleet management and predictive maintenance company, will equip 57 RAILPOOL locomotives with remote condition monitoring equipment, Railster.
In the second part of the interview for RAILMARKET.com, Cyrille Guyon, Deputy Managing Director, explains how Ermewa aims to improve the performance of rail freight and double its potential through innovative solutions such as Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), which is key to achieving the ambitious targets set out in the EU Green Deal.
Wabtec Corporation and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have officially signed an agreement to collaborate on optimising the maintenance and operation of Wabtec equipment installed on Deutsche Bahn trains.
The project represents a step forward in improving the safety and efficiency of Hungary's railway corridor, using state-of-the-art signalling technologies provided by AŽD and the expertise of V4SIL.
The British railway infrastructure company, Network Rail, has unveiled its five-year plan (2024-2029) aimed at enhancing the railway infrastructure in England and Wales. The overall sum exceeds 50 million euros.
The implementation of a digital inventory and the use of 3D printers enable the Deutsche Bahn to save on logistics space, costs, and resources while ensuring sustainability.
Six autonomous drones make daily flights in the Antwerp port area, providing a 'live feed' of port activities.
From signal learning to vehicle security, these innovative software solutions empower railway staff, improve efficiency and ensure compliance.
Alstom has just released its first TRAXX locomotive, equipped with ATLAS ETCS on-board system, from its factory in Kassel for testing.
If you were willing to meet people from the European transport and logistics sector, there was a big chance to see everyone in one place – in Munich. The recently ended trade fair transport logistic 2023 is over, and the post-Covid comeback was successful.
Sigrid Nikkuta succeeds Clemens Först as chair of European rail freight companies' Rail Freight Forward initiative.
GATX Rail Europe, a leading freight wagons lessor, and European deep-tech company, Nevomo, have joined forces to enhance rail freight transport using innovative technologies.
The Europe-wide introduction of DAC is a crucial step in the digitization of freight trains, but funding remains a challenge that is still under discussion.
Using Nexxiot's sensor and data technology, Ermewa will expand its telematics portfolio to better control maintenance and improve wagon availability, cargo quality and safety standards, supporting decarbonisation and modal shift to rail.
The rail freight digital transformation market is valued at $63.69 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $142.68 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +8%. This is the result of an analysis by Global Market Vision.
The fleet of Electrostar units, owned by Porterbrook and used by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), is undergoing modernisation. Class 387/1 is retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling, while Class 377’s modernisation program “Aurora” reaches number one hundred.
NC KTZ JSC, in co-operation with Wabtec Corporation, is carrying out a pilot project to introduce the Trip Optimizer programme for the operation of freight trains, which will reduce the consumption of fuel and energy resources and the wear and tear of equipment.
Hitachi Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) to accelerate innovation for rail passengers and deliver value for money. The collaboration between Hitachi Rail and GCRE has the support of both the Welsh and UK Governments.