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Adif AV starts €214m Murcia-Almería high-speed signalling upgrade

The project aims to improve safety and efficiency with advanced interlockings, train protection systems, centralized traffic control, and telecommunications for railway operations.

Marketa Horpeniakova June 11, 2024 · 2 min read

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LTG Group invests €10.1 million to replace Russian safety system

The aim of this initiative is to retrofit 163 locomotives and self-propelled wagons in order to bring Lithuania's railway infrastructure up to EU standards and to ensure a reliable supply of spare parts.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 29, 2024 · 2 min read

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UK’s First Intercity Battery Train Ready for Trial Run on TransPennine Route

A new chapter in UK rail transport is beginning as the first-ever trial to add a battery on an intercity train gets underway.

Lubomir Cech May 28, 2024 · 2 min read

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New AI and robotics solution to transform tunnel construction industry

This technology aims to increase productivity by 40%, cut installation costs by 30%, and reduce embodied carbon by minimizing construction equipment movement.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 20, 2024 · 2 min read

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ÖBB: High-tech hybrid trains to improve rail safety

Developed by Stadler at €230 million, the vehicles combine electric, battery, and diesel power sources.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 20, 2024 · 2 min read

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DB tests technologies for sustainable railway power

The company tests advanced technologies for feeding renewable energy directly into railway overhead lines.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 16, 2024 · 3 min read

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ORR: Track access dashboard to optimize the rail network

The platform provides a comprehensive view of how passenger and freight train operators use the rail network's capacity.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 7, 2024 · 2 min read

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China's T-Flight Hyperloop exceeds 600km/h in record-breaking test

With plans to extend the test track to 60 km, the next goal is to reach speeds up to 1,000 km/h, potentially outpacing commercial jets.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 6, 2024 · 2 min read

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Namibia launches Africa's first hydrogen train project

The project involves the conversion of two locomotives to dual-fuel hydrogen and includes extensive research into the feasibility and environmental impact of the technology.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 6, 2024 · 2 min read

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EU ministers endorse digital coupling to boost rail freight

By signing a joint position paper, European transport ministers from Austria, Germany, and Switzerland have committed to co-funding this technology that promises to increase rail freight's efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 4, 2024 · 2 min read

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Northrail switches its diesel fleet to alternative fuels

Three supplementing options were chosen as alternatives to the standard diesel.

Lubomir Cech May 3, 2024 · 2 min read

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Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre track will become electrified

Three years after the site acquisition, Porterbrook electrifies the test circuit.

Lubomir Cech May 3, 2024 · 2 min read

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VR introduces renewable diesel in collaboration with UPM Plywood

This collaboration is a model for integrating renewable energy solutions in the rail industry.

Marketa Horpeniakova May 1, 2024 · 2 min read

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Automated alerts for safer French railways: A collaboration between Systra and Zöllner Signal

The system, which uses light and sound signals to warn construction site workers of approaching trains, reduces reliance on manual safety announcements and improves efficiency and safety.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 27, 2024 · 2 min read

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UK: Argenta and Cyth test new rail freight safety system

The new technology, designed to improve the monitoring and safety of freight operations, features a self-generating wireless power unit for continuous system checks.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 25, 2024 · 2 min read

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USA: Brightline West initiates high-speed rail construction linking major western cities

The rail line will offer speeds of up to 200 miles per hour, significantly reducing travel times between these key destinations.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 24, 2024 · 2 min read

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Siemens Mobility will fully automate Copenhagen's S-Bane network by 2033.

Siemens Mobility is converting the entire 170-kilometre Copenhagen S-Bane network to the highest grade of automation.

Karel Novak April 23, 2024 · 2 min read

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Nevomo and Hyperloop Institute Partner on MagRail CargoTube Project

Nevomo's MagRail technology has been selected by the Institute of Hyperloop Technology for integration into the CargoTube high-speed freight transport project.

Karel Novak April 22, 2024 · 2 min read

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UK: Network Rail’s £4 billion signalling upgrade plan unveiled

The project will see six leading companies work together to deliver these systems from Carlisle to Brighton, significantly improving passenger and freight services.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 22, 2024 · 2 min read

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Wabtec and ARTC collaborate on rail management systems in Australia

The collaboration aims to integrate ATMS with ETCS Level 2 standards, focusing on improving the safety, efficiency and overall competitiveness of rail transport across the country.

Marketa Horpeniakova April 19, 2024 · 2 min read