PantoInspect launches new digital twin platform for pantograph condition monitoring
The PantoSystem uses deep learning combined with ultra-high-speed 3D laser scanners and offers an Al Cloud Service with its Web-client platform.
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Siemens Mobility delivers 84th and final train for RRX fleet
The trains were originally ordered from Siemens Mobility in 2015 with a total contract volume of €1.7 billion.
Railpool’s TRAXX locomotives to receive ETCS Baseline 3 upgrade
Bombardier Transportation and Railpool have signed a contract for a European Train Control System (ETCS) Baseline 3 upgrade for 73 of Railpool’s BOMBARDIER TRAXX MS2 locomotives.
FRA publishes final rule to develop rail-road grade crossing action plans
The final rule requires 40 states and the District of Columbia to develop and implement highway-rail grade crossing action plans to improve public safety.
Ultimate Europe continues expansion with new site in Austria
Ultimate Europe, with its headquarters in Amstetten, Germany, is continuing its expansion and is investing €12 million in its new site in St. Georgen am Ybbsfeld, Austria.
High-flexible rail cable SAB RailLine 560 for outdoor applications
SAB Bröckskes has put a cable with excellent characteristics for permanent flexible use on the market - the new cable type SAB RailLine 560.
ERFA welcomes Captrain Italia as its newest member
Captrain Italia will join the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) as its newest member from 1 January 2021.
Deutsche Bahn awards tender for digitalisation of switches to KONUX
Initially, KONUX will work to digitalise 1,300 switches so that Deutsche Bahn passengers can travel more reliably by train on heavily congested lines.
California high-speed rail project reaches construction worker milestone
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has revealed that it has surpassed 5,000 construction workers dispatched since the start of construction of the high-speed rail system in the Central Valley.
Global Railway Review’s top 10 news stories of 2020
Take a look at Global Railway Review's most read news stories of 2020, including an app to help social distancing on trains, the world’s first two hydrogen trains successfully completing trial passenger services, and American high-speed rail project developments.
Lineas launches first direct train from Antwerp to the ‘Four-Country Region’
The train is part of the Green Xpress Network of rail freight operator Lineas, and gives the Swabia and Vorarlberg region rail access to the European hinterland and deep-sea.
Bombardier completes construction of first ZEFIRO Express train for Västtrafik
Bombardier has completed the construction of the first ZEFIRO Express train and Västtrafik has approved the build and awarded the Delivery Certificate enabling the testing and commissioning phase to begin.
HS2 begins search for switches and crossings suppliers
HS2 Ltd has begun the search for suppliers to provide switches and crossings for the 280km of new high-speed track between London, Birmingham and the connection with the existing west coast mainline at Crewe.
SNCF runs first semi-autonomous train on the French national rail network
For the first time in France, a locomotive has run in partial autonomy, under real operating conditions, with fully automated acceleration and braking functions.
UK Department for Transport delays rail fare rise until March 2021
The Department for Transport (DfT) will delay the normal annual January change to rail fares until 1 March 2021, offering a significant window for commuters who cannot work at home to purchase cheaper season tickets at the existing rate and allowing greater flexibility in uncertain times.