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Technology
May 13, 2019
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Infrastructure
Network Rail measurement trains take asset monitoring to the next level
Ensuring high levels of safety and reliability on intensively used networks demands a proactive approach to infrastructure monitoring and a willingness to explore new measuring technologies. Keith Barrow looks at how Network Rail is gaining valuable insights into the condition of its assets through its fleet of measurement trains.
May 10, 2019
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Technology
Potsdam autonomous light rail trial extended
THE autonomous tram trial in the German city of Potsdam has been expanded from the original 6km section of line in the city’s suburbs to 13km, extending all the way to the Line 96 terminus at Marie-Juchacz Strasse.
May 6, 2019
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Technology
Denver launches sale of transit tickets via Uber app
DENVER Regional Transportation District (RTD) launched Uber Transit ticketing, a service which allows passengers to purchase metro and bus tickets through the Uber app, on May 2 with the system set to be rolled out over the coming weeks.
May 6, 2019
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Technology
Smartwatches to boost punctuality at Dutch stations
FROM May 6 Netherlands Railways (NS) will distribute smartwatches to 1900 of its guards with the aim of improving punctuality at stations.
May 2, 2019
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Financial
Masabi raises $US 20m in growth funding
DIGITAL ticketing developer Masabi announced on April 30 a $US 20m growth funding round with investment led by Smedvig Capital with MMC Ventures and other existing investors.
April 30, 2019
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Fleet
Saxony allocates €60m to EcoTrain hybrid train project
THE government of the German state of Saxony has allocated €60m over 10 years to enable the extension of the EcoTrain hybrid train concept across the 217km Erzgebirge Diesel Network.
April 25, 2019
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Technology
NS trials seat occupancy system
NETHERLANDS Railways (NS) has begun trialling a new passenger information system which provides information on train composition, stopping position and the availability of seats in each vehicle.
April 24, 2019
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Technology
Ricardo and Roke to assess Aventra EMU digital security risk
BOMBARDIER has appointed Ricardo and Roke Manor Research, a British expert in cyber security, autonomy and communications, to assess the Aventra EMU’s digital security risk profile.
April 24, 2019
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Technology
Laying the foundations for energy-efficient traction
While rail is generally considered an energy-efficient form of transport, there is still significant potential for the industry to reduce power consumption and particulate emissions. Keith Barrow looks at some of the technologies that could help infrastructure managers and operators to deliver cost and energy savings.
April 19, 2019
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Technology
All change at SNCF
Teams from French National Railways (SNCF) are busy working on new technologies and applications that will improve rolling stock performance. Many of these were exhibited at the railway’s Innovmat event in Paris in February. Kevin Smith picks out the highlights and considers the railway’s overall approach to tech innovation.
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