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December 3, 2021 | Light Rail

Semiconductor technology successfully tested in Munich LRV

Semiconductor LRV trials find motor noise reduction and energy savings of approximately 10% in year-long test.

December 1, 2021 | Policy

Europe’s Rail to replace Shift2Rail next year

€1.2bn to be made available for rail research and innovation.

November 19, 2021 | Policy

Europe’s Rail approved by Council of the European Union

The Europe’s Rail joint undertaking is one of 10 approved by the council.

September 17, 2021 | Technology

Showcase: Rolling towards safer train networks

Trains are traditionally equipped with multiple communication networks individually dedicated to train control, railway signalling, video security, passenger information systems, and passenger Wi-Fi.

July 11, 2021 | Policy

Shift2Rail and UIC sign Memorandum of Understanding

The agreement will promote cooperation between the organisations to support the structured implementation of S2R’s innovative solutions.

June 11, 2021 | Policy

Agreement signed to strengthen standardisation in European rail sector

The MoU was signed by Shift2Rail, the European Committee for Standardisation and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation.

May 26, 2021 | Track

Atmo brings rail grinding to tight urban tracks

One of the practical achievements stemming from Europe’s Shift2Rail research project is a new trailer vehicle designed to overcome the challenges faced in grinding tram and light rail tracks in densely-populated urban areas. David Briginshaw reports on the development of the new grinder.

April 27, 2021 | Europe

Borghini to lead Shift2Rail/Europe’s Rail until 2026

Shift2Rail executive director calls for first ATO at GoA 4 mainline application by the end of his term.

April 16, 2021 | Fleet

Shift2Rail issues call for proposals for two projects

The call covers Digital Automatic Couplers, and a study into the impact of rail research and innovation on the wider sector.

April 6, 2021 | Europe

All aboard for Europe’s Rail

A proposal to establish Europe’s Rail as the successor to the Shift2Rail research programme was confirmed in February. Shift2Rail executive director, Carlo Borghini, reveals what Europe’s Rail will entail and his hopes and expectations for the new €1.2bn programme to Kevin Smith.

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