Technology news – Page 9

  • GWR Whoosh screen
    Rail Business UK

    GWR trials Whoosh real-time journey dashboard

    2023-07-04T04:00:00Z

    UK: Great Western Railway is undertaking a four-month trial of technology company Whoosh’s journey dashboard, which enables passengers to see real-time information for the train they are on and for any station. The system is being trialled on three trainsets and also at Patchway and Newton ...

  • Northern 195125 East Didsbury 190421
    Rail Business UK

    Northern sets the pace in cyber resilience

    2023-07-03T06:28:00Z

    Over the past seven years, Northern has worked with supplier RazorSecure to develop an ambitious programme of cybersecurity risk management, the operator’s Onboard Systems Manager Marc Silverwood tells Tony Miles.

  • Generic railway track (Photo Martin Winkler from Pixabay)
    News

    STREAM programme showcases track maintenance innovations

    2023-07-01T05:00:00Z

    EUROPE: The automation of heavy machinery and development of exoskeleton technology for track workers were showcased when the STREAM R&D project held its concluding event in Tarragona in Spain on June 8. The 33-month collaboration between seven partners from six countries was co-ordinated by IIT-Istituto Italiano ...

  • Buckled rails at Wishaw near Glasgow (Photo Network Rail)
    Rail Business UK

    R&D project looks at track buckling risk

    2023-06-20T04:00:00Z

    UK: Network Rail has awarded six organisations contracts for the development and testing of remote condition monitoring technology to support the early detection of sections of track at risk of buckling in hot weather. The organisations selected under the Track Buckle Risk & Detection Design Contest ...

  • Pandrol’s CD200 IQ single rail clipping machine for e-clips or fastclips
    News

    SNCF approves Pandrol clipping machine

    2023-06-18T05:00:00Z

    FRANCE: National railway SNCF has approved the use of Pandrol’s CD200 IQ single rail clipping machine for e-clips or fastclips. It can clip up to 20 sleepers per minute, with a built-in sleeper lift function and a modular design enabling it to be easily lifted on ...

  • Briteyellow map of Cardiff Central
    Rail Business UK

    Augmented reality station maps designed to assist passengers

    2023-06-14T04:00:00Z

    UK: Indoor wayfinding company Briteyellow has created augmented reality maps of six of the largest stations served by Transport for Wales, to help passengers locate facilities such as information screens, lifts, toilets, help points and waiting rooms. It is hoped the AR maps can be used ...

  • Giuseppe-Marino-image-4
    In depth

    Interview: Creating a sustainable global player

    2023-06-07T09:37:00Z

    Giuseppe Marino rejoined Hitachi Rail as Group CEO at the start of April. In his first interview with the railway trade press, he reflects on the company’s strategic challenges in the evolving rail market and outlines his priorities to Nick Kingsley.

  • Alstom SNCF TGV M
    News

    Hitachi Rail awarded TGV cab signalling contract

    2023-06-05T12:55:00Z

    FRANCE: National operator SNCF has awarded Hitachi Rail a framework agreement to supply dual ERTMS/TVM onboard signalling equipment for its high speed train fleets, including the future Alstom TGV M trainsets. The equipment will combine the European standard ETCS with the TVM high speed line cab ...

  • Plasser and Theurer machiens for Austrian Federal Railways (Photo OeBB, Scheiblecker) (2)
    News

    Plasser & Theurer unveils ÖBB electric maintenance vehicles

    2023-06-05T08:37:00Z

    AUSTRIA: The first of 56 electric-battery modular maintenance vehicles ordered by Austrian Federal Railways has been unveiled at Plasser & Theurer’s factory in Linz.

  • TT-Hitachi Rail
    Rail Business UK

    Battery powered inter-city train under development

    2023-06-05T04:00:00Z

    UK: Hitachi Rail is working with Turntide Technologies to design and manufacture traction battery systems for trial installation on an inter-city trainset. Turntide said installing traction batteries to make a Hitachi electro-diesel trainset into a tri-mode unit could cut fuel usage and reduce carbon emissions by ...

  • LB Foster lubrication trial at London Waterloo
    Rail Business UK

    Network Rail reports cost savings from London Waterloo lubrication trial

    2023-05-30T04:00:00Z

    UK: Network Rail reports significant cost and time savings following the trial installation of novel lubrication equipment on switch & crossing components on the approach to London Waterloo station. The turnouts experience very high levels of traffic, resulting in high rates of rolling contact fatigue and ...

  • Intramotev TugVolt autonomous battery-electric wagon
    News

    Autonomous battery-powered wagons to be deployed in Michigan

    2023-05-22T14:00:00Z

    USA: Intramotev has been awarded funding for the first commercial use of its TugVolt concept for an autonomous battery-electric wagon. Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility & Electrification has awarded a $200 000 grant for the deployment at a mining site in the state’s Upper Peninsula in ...

  • Trains at Paris Est
    News

    Frequentis awarded SNCF Réseau communications contract

    2023-05-17T05:00:00Z

    FRANCE: Infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau has selected Frequentis to develop and supply a customised voice and data communication system covering the entire national rail network, including high speed lines. Frequentis will provide its FTS 3020 IP-based fixed terminal system. This supports GSM-R, which partially covers the ...

  • Amsted Digital Solutions and wagon leasing company Ermewa have launched a Load Status in Motion project to gain better insights into wagon usage and improve maintenance practices.
    News

    Load Status in Motion project aims to improve maintenance

    2023-05-16T10:02:00Z

    FRANCE: Amsted Digital Solutions and wagon leasing company Ermewa have launched a Load Status in Motion project to gain better insights into wagon usage and improve maintenance practices. Amsted Digital IQ Series onboard gateways with integrated sensors will be used to measure the load status of ...

  • Ermewa and Nexxiot
    News

    Ermewa to use Nexxiot technology for wagon telematics

    2023-05-14T05:00:00Z

    EUROPE: Leasing company Ermewa is to integrate Nexxiot’s sensor and data technology into its existing wagon telematics to provide real-time information and detailed metrics covering vehicle location, utilisation, mileage, shocks and other events affecting maintenance, quality and safety. Nexxiot’s technology includes an interoperable ecosystem of ATEX-certified ...

  • gb-AIVR-One-Big-Circle
    In depth

    UK: Momentum builds behind intelligent video analysis

    2023-05-09T13:20:00Z

    Initially trialled in Wales to assist in lineside vegetation management, the Automated Intelligent Video Review technology developed by One Big Circle is now being deployed on a raft of operational and infrastructure applications across the UK with the aim of reducing the need for staff to visit high-risk trackside locations.

  • MagRail Booster GATX diagram
    News

    GATX supports MagRail Booster linear motor wagon test

    2023-05-08T10:00:00Z

    POLAND: Hyperloop and maglev technology developer Nevomo is to use conventional wagons supplied by GATX Rail Europe to test its MagRail Booster concept for retrofitting existing rolling stock to enable linear motor propulsion. The aim is to provide faster acceleration and additional power on steep gradients ...

  • IQ Series from Amsted Digital Solutions
    News

    Greenbrier orders Amsted technology to improve wagon management

    2023-05-04T13:15:00Z

    EUROPE: Wagon fleet management and telematics company Amsted Digital Solutions has announced a multi-year contract to supply IQ Series onboard gateways to Greenbrier Europe. The gateways are designed to provided operational insights without the need for additional sensors. This includes GPS location data to manage inbound ...

  • Simplify Engineering automated wheelchair lift
    News

    Automated train wheelchair lift launched

    2023-04-23T11:17:00Z

    SWITZERLAND: Högg Group company Simplify Engineering has received the first order for its latest design of automated train-mounted wheelchair lift.

  • Brightline train
    News

    Brightline to deploy S3 Passenger inventory and reservation system

    2023-04-22T05:00:00Z

    USA: Florida private sector passenger operator Brightline is to deploy the S3 Passenger inventory, ticketing and reservation platform from Siemens Mobility subsidiary Sqills. This intended to support the operator as it prepares to launch to services to Orlando, enabling it to manage and maximise seat utilisation ...