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digitalisation
March 21, 2024
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Europe
Breaking down Europe’s digital barriers
In an increasingly data-driven industry, the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) is working to improve standardisation and accessibility, as Chris Carr, head of ERA’s Operational Data Unit (OPD), explains.
March 10, 2024
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Analysis
Intelligent Wagon: a cheaper alternative to DAC?
A simpler and more affordable alternative to the power and data transmission functions of the Digital Automatic Coupler has been developed by Railfreight Consulting of Britain. Robert Preston spoke to the company’s managing director, Ralph Goldney.
February 19, 2024
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Infrastructure
JR East digitises infrastructure maintenance
Digital technology will improve operation and maintenance of point motors, signalling systems and other rail infrastructure.
November 20, 2023
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Technology
Can satellites reduce the cost of ERTMS?
How Europe is making progress with developing satellite technology for more cost-effective secure communications and train location under ERTMS was debated at the Space for Innovation in Rail conference held in Madrid on September 13-14. Robert Preston reports.
November 10, 2023
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Freight
Finding the North American wagon fleet's pulse
RailPulse is a cross-industry coalition of companies seeking to optimise the collection and use of data on wagon performance metrics to improve service on the North American rail freight network. Kevin Smith speaks with David Shannon, general manager of RailPulse, about progress with this exciting initiative.
February 24, 2023
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Technology
First commercial order for Rail Vision sensors
Electro-optical system can detect obstacles at up to 2km.
November 3, 2022
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Innovations
Thales and Knorr-Bremse sign Memorandum of Understanding on freight automation
The two companies are to work together on digital and ATO strategies to improve efficiency.
July 25, 2022
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Technology
Digitalisation key to unlocking capacity
Siemens Rail Infrastructure CEO Andre Rodenbeck discusses the role of modern technology in helping to deliver capacity increases without necessarily building new tracks with Richard Clinnick.
July 20, 2022
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Passenger
ExtenSive on track for InnoTrans debut
ExtenSive, a Shift2Rail project aiming to leverage IT to make the public transport experience more attractive, will have its first public outing in Berlin in the autumn. Robert Preston talked to the project team.
July 14, 2022
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Technology
Knorr-Bremse tests prototype Digital Automatic Coupler
DAC aims to improve the efficiency of freight operations.
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