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November 16, 2021 | Podcasts

Wabtec Fuel App with Adebayo Onigbanjo

Why are railroads seeking fuel-saving technologies? How much can they expect to save on fuel costs by using a fuel monitoring and reporting system such as the Wabtec Fuel App? What are some of the challenges railroads have around accurately measuring locomotive fuel consumption? What is required for this system to work? Who will benefit?

September 21, 2021 | Technology

Showcase: Modular condition monitoring

ZF’s modular condition monitoring system, [email protected], demonstrates how integrated sensors and advanced data analysis tools can further improve efficiency, reliability, and safety in rail transport.

September 8, 2021 | Technology

Showcase: CMS-10R IoT messaging system secures contact with assets

Keeping asset components connected in remote locations and when assets may be turned off or unavailable, such as a locomotive stabled overnight, has become easier with ComatReleco’s CMS-10R IoT messaging system, which secures contact with assets whilst other systems are shut down or unavailable.

March 15, 2021 | Fleet

SNCF Voyageurs awards IIoT device framework agreement

Stimio will supply more than 12,500 IIoT devices under the contract.

November 9, 2020 | Podcasts

Safety Doesn’t Happen By Accident, Part 2: Rail Group On Air Podcast

Sonia Bot from The BOT Consulting Group and Tony Zenga, CMTI Group make the case for system safety as the necessary discipline for railroads to embed as they move forward in innovating and advancing in the 21st century.

September 17, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Strukton launches Wire Scan tool

STRUKTON Wire Scan provides rail operators with a high standard of contact wire measurement technology for use on electrified rail networks including light rail.

September 16, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Enabling real-time GPS tracking

SYNTONY’s GNSS SoftSpot IoT receiver enables energy-efficient real-time GPS tracking of rail assets such as construction tools, containers and materials.

September 10, 2020 | Technology

Preparing to face the digital threat

Increasing digitalisation opens the railway up to a broad range of cybersecurity threats, both known and unknown. David Burroughs looks at the dangers to the industry, how it is preparing and what else is required to protect suppliers, operators and customers in this digital era.

March 26, 2020 | Technology

Tracking technology for shipping comes ashore

Traxens’ technology converts standard containers into smart, IoT connected assets. Traxens head of strategy Sylvain Prevot explains to David Burroughs how the rail industry is set to benefit.

October 28, 2019 | Technology

Combating the cybersecurity threat

As railways become more digitalised and connected, they are increasingly susceptible to malicious hacks and cyberattacks. David Burroughs looks at the risks facing the industry and how they can be managed.

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