German Rail (DB) is hailing the transformational impact of digitalisation on rail transport. But how is it preparing its staff for these radical changes in its business practices and everyday operations? Kevin Smith looks at how DB Training is implementing a new approach to learning as part of DB’s 2020 strategy.
RESEARCHERS at the University of Huddersfield have developed a new software tool which harnesses big data to reduce the risk of Signals Passed at Danger (Spad) incidents.
ANSALDO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Copenhagen metro operator Metroselskabet to develop a proof of concept for a new Dynamic Headway Solution, which will be designed using Ansaldo’s train control systems and Hitachi’s digitalisation and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to detect congestion through sensors at stations.
POLISH regional operator Masovian Railways (KM), Poland, has equipped 69 vehicles with Dilax passenger counting systems, which are compatible with counting systems already installed on the vehicles, or those that will be installed in the future.
One of the recurring themes of Railtex 2017 was the ‘digital railway’, which emphasises using historical data and analytics to unlock a wide range of benefits ranging from predictive maintenance to driver advisory systems. Dan Templeton reports from Birmingham.
IRJ at IAF 2017, Münster: Italian lifting equipment company Platform Basket is premiering its RR 14 EVO 3 aerial working platform, which is designed for operations on road and rail with a 14m working height, of the International Exhibition for Track Technology (IAF) in Münster.
DB Cargo’s British subsidiary, DB Cargo UK, is now offering digital route learning for its drivers in collaboration with Track Access Services (TAS).
GERMAN Rail (DB) says it is stepping up 3D printing of rolling stock components as it seeks to harness the technology to streamline maintenance processes.
IRJ at Railtex 2017: International bridge and engineering company Mabey unveiled a modular glass-fibre, reinforced polymer footbridge at Railtex 2017 in Birmingham, Britain.
IRJ at Railtex 2017: HOPPECKE Industrial Batteries presented its lithium-ion battery, which is specifically designed for use in locomotives with hybrid drives.