Seldom do railways have the resources to maintain their infrastructure at a level that ensures steady-state performance. Rather, they are faced with prioritizing maintenance actions to optimize safety and reliability under the burden of constrained resources. Given this reality, rail operators are finding the solution to working more efficiently lies in using information technology. Learn more »
By harnessing the vast amount of existing rail corridor data in a prioritized plan, and then assigning the work and monitoring the execution and results with technology applications, many rail operators are doing more with less resources. This strategy, Linear Asset Decision Support, not only results in steady-state asset performance under constrained resources, but can also improve the asset condition and provide a positive return on investment.
This white paper details the options for analysis of measurement data within Bentley’s AssetWise Operational Analytics (formerly Optram) application. It focuses on the analysis and forecasting of data trends that enable engineers to make better-informed decisions about maintenance and renewals. The white paper also covers the classes of data and issues related to this data. Download now »
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View the webinar "The Key to Seamless Mobility" on demand now. The webinar outlines the challenges facing rail operators and reveal the three pillars of building a global, truly connected intermodal service. View Now »
The role of passenger rail is a vital component in intermodal transport. As we move toward an integrated travel system—across cities, countries, continents and, eventually, globally—rail operators need the tools and inspiration to ensure they are already building platforms (both physical, such as hubs, connections, hardware for example, as well as digital hubs, including information systems, data management processes, etc.) that will provide the very best in mobility as a service.
Key takeaways include:
• Why intermodality is vital;
• The challenges facing rail operators, including technological integration; connectivity; ownership; revenue sharing; and governing issues;
• How to design the best door-to-door information platform that gives the traveller personalized and real-time data that they truly need;
• The 'last mile problem' and the role of rail in an intermodal world;
• What travelers expect from any intermodal travel hub; and
• The three pillars of the perfect global intermodal system and how these can guide your immediate decisions for future success.
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Automated driving technologies are set to provide many of the answers in the years ahead as rail operators and planners confront the conflict between the increasing demand for services and the limited potential for network expansion.
These technologies will range from semi-automated trains to driverless operation, and provide increased capacity, greater punctuality and reliability, improved energy efficiency and enhanced safety.
The move to automation is already well-established in urban mass transit systems and these networks will continue to be the early adopters of the latest and most advanced technologies. But automated driving also has a crucial role to play on regional and mainline routes, for both passenger and freight traffic. Working alongside new driver assistance tools, automation can provide invaluable benefits to the entire rail system, as well as to the broader transport infrastructure.
The White Paper “Signal at Green” describes benefits and challenges of automated driving in mass transit, mainline transport, as well as automated transport in freight and the role of advanced driver assistance technologies.
The White Paper is presented by Siemens and was supported by Longitude Research Ltd.
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International Railway Journal and IRITS Events are proud to present the 4th edition of the successful International Railway Summit.
The Summit will focus on the future of railways from a technological, organisational and creative point of view, sharing knowledge and proposing solutions to the challenges of enhancing passenger experience and bolstering rail’s competitivity within the transport market.
Key speakers include:
Dr Josef Doppelbauer Executive Director EU Agency for Railways |
Jean-Pierre Loubinoux Director General UIC |
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Alain Flausch Secretary General UITP |
Carlo Borghini Executive Director Shift2Rail |
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Nicolas Castres-Saint-Martin Chief Technology Officer Alstom |
Jeremy Long CEO - European Business MTR Corporation |
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Dr Erich Forster CEO WESTbahn |
Chris Ham Head of Rolling Stock Procurement HS2 Ltd |
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Neil Bates Director Creactive Design |
MODERATOR David Briginshaw Editor-in-Chief International Railway Journal |
Key topics include:
“Through its well-balanced agenda, the presentations of keynote speakers, which I was happy to be part of, the panel discussions and the bilateral contacts, the latest edition of IRS in Vienna was certainly a particularly interesting event.”
Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, Director General, UIC
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In addition to the conference programme, International Railway Summit provides a 'matchmaking' service between rail industry leaders ('buyers') and technical experts ('suppliers'), based on buyer delegates' project requirements and the proven expertise of large and small suppliers whom we have carefully handpicked. Based on this matchmaking, buyer delegates attend one-to-one consultation sessions with suitable suppliers during the annual summit. If you are interested in participating in one-to-one meeting, please contact us at [email protected]
Confirmed buyers include:
Confirmed sponsors
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Special partner
International Railway Journal and IRITS Events are proud to present the 4th edition of the successful International Railway Summit.
The Summit will focus on the future of railways from a technological, organisational and creative point of view, sharing knowledge and proposing solutions to the challenges of enhancing passenger experience and bolstering rail’s competitivity within the transport market.
Key speakers include:
Dr Josef Doppelbauer Executive Director EU Agency for Railways |
Jean-Pierre Loubinoux Director General UIC |
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Philippe Citroën |
Alain Flausch Secretary General UITP |
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Guillaume Pepy President SNCF |
Prof. Andy Doherty Chief Rail Technology Officer Network Rail |
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Carlo Borghini Executive Director Shift2Rail |
Wolfram Schwab VP Regional Platform - Products & Innovation Alstom |
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Franck Avice |
Manuel Gerres Managing Director, Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures Deutsche Bahn AG |
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Gareth Powell Director of Strategy & Contracted Services Transport for London |
Francis Bedel IT Manager UIC |
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Keith Dierkx |
Dr Erich Forster CEO WESTbahn |
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Jeremy Long |
Michel Quidort |
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Pierre Izard Chief Technology and Rail Systems Officer SNCF |
Christophe Sapet CEO NAVYA |
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Kurt Bauer Head of Long Distance Traffic ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG |
Neil Bates |
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MODERATOR David Briginshaw Editor-in-Chief International Railway Journal |
Key topics include:
“Through its well-balanced agenda, the presentations of keynote speakers, which I was happy to be part of, the panel discussions and the bilateral contacts, the latest edition of IRS in Vienna was certainly a particularly interesting event.”
Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, Director General, UIC
Join your peers at the International Railway Summit in Paris to gain specialist and cutting-edge knowledge from leading experts.
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In addition to the conference programme, International Railway Summit provides a 'matchmaking' service between rail industry leaders ('buyers') and technical experts ('suppliers'), based on buyer delegates' project requirements and the proven expertise of large and small suppliers whom we have carefully handpicked. Based on this matchmaking, buyer delegates attend one-to-one consultation sessions with suitable suppliers during the annual summit. If you are interested in participating in one-to-one meeting, please contact us at [email protected]
Confirmed buyers include:
Confirmed sponsors
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsors
Special partner
International Railway Journal and IRITS Events are proud to present the 4th edition of the successful International Railway Summit.
The Summit will focus on the future of railways from a technological, organisational and creative point of view, sharing knowledge and proposing solutions to the challenges of enhancing passenger experience and bolstering rail’s competitivity within the transport market.
Key speakers include:
Dr Josef Doppelbauer Executive Director EU Agency for Railways |
Jean-Pierre Loubinoux Director General UIC |
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Philippe Citroën |
Alain Flausch Secretary General UITP |
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Guillaume Pepy President SNCF |
Prof. Andy Doherty Chief Rail Technology Officer Network Rail |
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Carlo Borghini Executive Director Shift2Rail |
Wolfram Schwab VP Regional Platform - Products & Innovation Alstom |
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Franck Avice |
Manuel Gerres Managing Director, Deutsche Bahn Digital Ventures Deutsche Bahn AG |
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Gareth Powell Director of Strategy & Contracted Services Transport for London |
Francis Bedel IT Manager UIC |
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Keith Dierkx |
Dr Erich Forster CEO WESTbahn |
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Jeremy Long |
Michel Quidort |
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Pierre Izard Chief Technology and Rail Systems Officer SNCF |
Christophe Sapet CEO NAVYA |
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Kurt Bauer Head of Long Distance Traffic ÖBB-Personenverkehr AG |
Neil Bates |
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MODERATOR David Briginshaw Editor-in-Chief International Railway Journal |
Key topics include:
“Through its well-balanced agenda, the presentations of keynote speakers, which I was happy to be part of, the panel discussions and the bilateral contacts, the latest edition of IRS in Vienna was certainly a particularly interesting event.”
Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, Director General, UIC
Join your peers at the International Railway Summit in Paris to gain specialist and cutting-edge knowledge from leading experts.
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In addition to the conference programme, International Railway Summit provides a 'matchmaking' service between rail industry leaders ('buyers') and technical experts ('suppliers'), based on buyer delegates' project requirements and the proven expertise of large and small suppliers whom we have carefully handpicked. Based on this matchmaking, buyer delegates attend one-to-one consultation sessions with suitable suppliers during the annual summit. If you are interested in participating in one-to-one meeting, please contact us at [email protected]
Confirmed buyers include:
Confirmed sponsors
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsors
Special partner
In the rail transportation industry, sensors, on-board processing and other electronic systems have become more prevalent. As a result, bandwidth requirements for the technologies that connect equipment within a railcar – and that connect rail vehicles together – have been growing consistently.
This trend has put strain on the existing Train Communication Network (TCN) standard for data communication, and is contributing to reduced functionality and increased costs for rail operators. Recently, train manufacturers and system integrators have been making greater use of Ethernet technology to supplement TCN, with the ultimate goal of replacing the legacy technology entirely with an Ethernet standard.
For train manufacturers and system integrators looking to capitalize on the benefits of Ethernet train networks, there are three key steps to follow:
• Defining a network performance requirement
• Selecting the corresponding transmission hardware and Ethernet protocol
• Choosing the cabling most suitable to the application, such as copper or optical fiber.
However, applying Ethernet-based networks within the harsh on-board train environment poses technical challenges in terms of network configuration and component performance – the solutions to which include using the most qualified, high performance interconnects, capable of delivering a fault tolerant network that adheres to the unique topology of the train, even under severe mechanical and elemental stresses.
This white paper is a reference guide to help manufacturers navigate the process of implementing Ethernet train networks based on their own unique requirements and desired applications.
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View the on-demand webinar "Think Beyond the Rails: Leading in 2025." The webinar discusses how railways can drive growth and create a more responsive and agile operating environment for 2025. View Now »
Both passenger and freight railways must continually improve, innovate and enhance the customer experience to drive revenue, maximize the availability of assets and infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency.
Despite steady progress, the rail industry needs to continue to pursue these objectives. This webinar discusses how to lead in 2025 by embracing an integrated rail ecosystem and new cognitive technologies to acquire, associate, and apply information.
You will learn about:
• Achieving the interconnectedness that will power the near future of the railway industry
• Creating an ecosystem of value by partnering with adjacent service providers
• Using cognitive computing to harness data both inside and outside of railway enterprises
Learn how to achieve the future rail vision so your railway can emerge as tomorrow’s industry leader.
To explore this vision for the railway industry, watch the video and read the report.
To request a consultation for your railway about how to lead in the cognitive era, contact IBM’s rail industry experts.
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Keith Dierkx, Global Industry Leader, Rail IBM |
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Join Railway Age and IRJ for the webinar, "Unmanned Systems—Increasing Productivity and Safety in Railway Operations" on Wednesday, May 11 at 11:00 am ET | 8:00 am PT. Integrating unmanned systems safely into railway operations can increase the productivity and safety of your workforce, freight throughput and passenger satisfaction. In this webinar you’ll hear about the challenges and key lessons learned from a recent U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Pathfinder program flight operation with Burlington Northern Freight Systems and Insitu Inc. You’ll also hear from unmanned aerospace professionals about unmanned system components, imagery and information delivery options. Register Now »
Participants will learn about:
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Charlton Evans |
John Leipper |
Dan Fuller |
David Briginshaw |
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Commercial Program Manager, Insitu Inc. |
Solutions Architect, Insitu Inc. |
Advanced Development, Insitu Inc. |
Editor-in-Chief/Associate Publisher, IRJ |
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