Digitalisation

Technology & Innovation

Northern presents technology amongst software being installed to make railways safer and made famous by NASA

The train operator has revealed details of the light detection and radar (LIDAR) scanning technology it is installing across its fleet of 345 trains.

Business

Ukraine and digitalization: conclusion from the meeting of CER and Europan railway CEOs

Around 30 railway CEOs accepted the invitation of Andreas Matthä, ÖBB CEO and President of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) to participate in a summit in Vienna.

Business

Hitachi Rail installs ERTMS signalling technology to Tågab trains

Under the contract, Hitachi Rail will be responsible for the design and installation of ERTMS digital signalling technology on trains in Sweden and Norway.

Technology & Innovation

Hexagon introduces a ground-breaking solution for precise train wheel profile measurement

The latest product CALIPRI X, together with CALIPRI Predictor, allows rail operators to safely run their trains with longer, more predictable maintenance intervals, less downtime, and reduced lifecycle costs.

Technology & Innovation

Digital live monitoring of high-speed train wheels

Hitachi Rail is installing its cutting-edge live monitoring solution across Great Western Railway’s high-speed fleet of 93 intercity trains.

Freight Rail

Malte Lawrenz: Smart Assets are more than the rail wagons have ever been before

Chairperson of Association of Private Freight Wagon Users and his point of view about SMART ASSETS.

Technology & Innovation

Ctirad Klimánek: In ten years Europe will be completely interconnected

Managing partner of RAILVIS.com and his point of view about SMART ASSETS.

Technology & Innovation

Aleksandra Röhricht: looking for a very particular smart tool for transport of yellow phosphor

Managing Director at FORWARDIS and her point of view about SMART ASSETS

Technology & Innovation

Alstom: next step of self driving trains

Trains in the second phase will be tested in real conditions.

Technology & Innovation

Miroslav Obrenovic: We want to know all about the condition of our wagons

Head of Digitalisation Maintenance of Deutsche Bahn and his point of view about SMART ASSETS

Technology & Innovation

Peter Reinshagen: Smart assets help us to improve our operations

Managing Director of Ermewa SA and his point of view about SMART ASSETS.

Business

Internet of Trains: new digital entity raises from connection Knorr-Bremse and Nexxiot

The companies have concluded a comprehensive cooperation agreement, enabling Knorr-Bremse to make full use of Nexxiot’s sensor technology and data ecosystem.

Technology & Innovation

First testing of retrofitted ETCS train at RIDC

Rail Innovation & Development Centre (RIDC) of Network Rail has tested a train retrofitted with onboard digital signaling equipment.

Technology & Innovation

Thales is selected by ProRail to implement new Central Safety System in Netherlands

The contract has a maximum duration of 37 years with a value of 420 million euros with a significant part being dedicated to innovation.