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Sydney’s train network to benefit from new digital systems facility
The new facility will allow innovative technologies to be tested and integrated without impacting or disrupting the rail network.
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Signalling, Control & Communications
Advances to rail signalling and train control systems are set to make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. Read our content that follows the various strategies being implemented and what the benefits are of new digital signalling, control and communications solutions for the railway industry.
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Bane NOR and Siemens Mobility celebrate digitalisation milestone
The opening of a new simulation centre signals the beginning of preparations to digitalise the entirety of the network operator’s system.
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DB announce future digitalisation plans to control German train traffic
Future traffic on Germany’s rails will be controlled by 280 digital signal boxes, continuing DB’s digitalisation drive and replacing decades-old interlockings.
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Network Rail to offer free Wi-Fi
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Network Rail has announced it will be offering free Wi-Fi at all of its stations from next year as part of a significant digital investment.
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Global Railway Review Issue 5 2019
In this issue we feature articles from industry experts on a vast range of topics including: Russian Railways' digital platform; investments in Sri Lanka’s rail sector; an event preview of Digital Rail Revolution 2019; using modern solutions and innovations to maintain railway tracks; how project SHERPA is helping railways to…
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RIA asks UK Government to ‘Show Us the Rail Enhancements’
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched a new campaign which asks the UK Government to be transparent in the amount of funding available to the rail industry over the coming years.
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DB Cargo continue push for digitalisation across fleet
DB Cargo will equip its entire fleet with intelligent sensors and telematics by 2020 in a bid to promote digitalisation across the board.
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ADB approves first loan to Sri Lanka’s railway sector
The loan amounts to $160 million which will see Sri Lanka Railways strengthen capacity and resilience ensuring the future of the railway.
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Global Railway Review Issue 4 2019
In this issue we explore the steps the industry must take to combat cyber-threats, how rail plays a part in the Catalonian multimodal public transport network and do high-speed rail projects around the world present an optimistic future?
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Norfolk Southern successfully rolls out TOP21 operating plan
Norfolk Southern has rolled out the new TOP21 operating plan, which saw a seamless changeover with minimal impact to customer service and network operations.
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Atlas ERTMS Level 2 begins Spanish high-speed commercial service
The digital signalling solution allows the Valladolid-León line trains to run at increased speeds of 300km/h without the need for physical lineside signals.
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Israel Railways awards communication contract to Motorola Solutions
Israel Railways will implement technology from Motorola Solutions to boost passenger safety and operational efficiency.
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Network Rail publishes long-term digital development framework
Network Rail has published a framework that sets out the long-term delivery of digital signalling, to bring significant benefits to passengers and help suppliers to plan resources.
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Network Rail delivers second-tier of investment for signalling across the UK
Network Rail has announced the second instalment of investment for signalling across the UK which is estimated to cost in excess of £215 million.
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Swedish railway industry and global evolution of digital signalling systems
Pia Lagerlöf, General secretary for SWEDTRAIN and Per Olofsson, Thought Leader and Training Officer at Bombardier Transportation, explore how the Swedish rail industry is actively exploring how rail control systems can evolve to enable increased capacity and efficiency.