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October 30, 2019 | Technology

DB begins use of digital interlockings

GERMAN Rail (DB) has begun using a digital interlocking on the Rostock - Warnemünde line, the first time a digital interlocking has been used for long-distance services in Germany and the first step in DB’s plan to upgrade the more than 2600 interlockings across the German network.

October 24, 2019 | Technology

Infrabel’s Smart Railway Project bears fruit at Brussels exhibition

Infrabel’s Digital Days exhibition at the Schaerbeek workshop in Brussels in June showcased a number of new digital technologies which Belgium’s infrastructure manager hopes will transform performance. Kevin Smith visited the exhibition.

May 3, 2018 | Signalling

Network Rail adopts new ERTMS procurement process

IRJ at Infrarail 2018 London: British infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) says it is planning to adopt a new approach to the procurement of ERTMS, with a focus on the whole life of the assets.

March 8, 2018 | Signalling

DB inaugurates first digital interlocking

GERMAN Rail (DB) has inaugurated its first digital interlocking (DSTW) at Annaberg-Buchholz, on the Chemnitz - Cranzahl line in southeastern Germany.

February 16, 2018 | Track

Infrastructure mapping aids project planning and management

Network Rail has developed a new desktop-based asset viewing application, which is providing users with an enhanced view of railway infrastructure while aiding decision making and project planning. Kevin Smith got a behind-the-scenes look at the Geo-RINM viewer in London.