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November 7, 2022 | InnoTrans 2022

IRJ InnoTrans 2022 review; Part three

IRJ's Editorial Team review the highlights from InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin in September. We have split the article across four separate posts. Part one is available here, part two here, and part four here.

October 3, 2022 | Innovations

RSSB to work with Korean researchers

Sharing of research and development to aid development of safety standards. KRRI is also developing a standardised hydrogen refuelling technology.

August 3, 2022 | Technology

KRRI tests T2T communications for self-driving trains

Data transmission and reception at up to 4km.

May 30, 2022 | Technology

KRRI device reduces vibration to protect high-value freight

New device designed to protect electronic products in transit.

July 21, 2021 | Light Rail

Preferred design selected for Busan battery LRV

Busan is developing Korea’s first light rail project since the country’s final tram line closed in 1968.

April 21, 2021 | Technology

Korean project to develop liquefied hydrogen fuel cell traction

KRRI says liquefied hydrogen powered fuel cells offer improved performance over conventional gaseous hydrogen solutions.

January 22, 2021 | High-speed

Korea to phase out diesel passenger trains by 2029

KOREAN president Mr Moon Jae-In has announced plans to phase out all diesel passenger locomotives and multiple units in the country by 2029, resulting in an estimated 30% reduction in carbon emissions for the nation’s rail sector.

November 9, 2020 | Technology

Hyundai Rotem and KRRI sign hydrogen cooperation agreement

HYUNDAI Rotem, Korea, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Korean Rail Research Institute (KRRI) to cooperate on the research and development of a hydrogen-based propulsion system for rail vehicles.

October 20, 2020 | Technology

KRRI and Gangwon province sign hydrogen cooperation agreement

KOREA Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has signed an agreement with the province of Gangwon to support the development of hydrogen rail infrastructure in the region.

October 12, 2020 | Technology

KRRI tests 5G autonomous trains

THE Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has announced that it is currently testing a 5G-based autonomous train control system at its Osong Railway Comprehensive Test Track.

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