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World-first autonomous trains deployed at Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations
The $940 million AutoHaul™ programme is focused on automating trains transporting iron ore to Rio Tinto’s port facilities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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SBB at InnoTrans 2018: Solutions for rail 4.0
At InnoTrans 2018, SBB will be presenting its developments in rail traffic control and train monitoring systems as well as other innovations: From award-winning solutions for rail operations and automated train operations right through to a cutting-edge door-to-door mobility concept.
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Product Showcase: Successfully tackling complex projects
Harsco Rail’s versatile and efficient Xem 181 universal vehicles are the heart of maintenance trains and are primarily used as workshops, for transporting track personnel, and for carrying out inspection and maintenance of various infrastructure components thanks to the lifting devices fitted to each vehicle.
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Rio Tinto achieves first autonomous delivery of iron ore
Autonomous train operation has developed further in Western Australia with Rio Tinto’s first successful delivery of iron ore using a driverless train…
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Deutsche Bahn and Siemens will digitalise Hamburg S‐Bahn operations
Hamburg has welcomed digitalised rail operations and by the opening of the ITS World Congress in October 2021, four trains will be operating automatically…
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New images highlight the progress of London’s Elizabeth line
The Crossrail project, delivered by Crossrail Limited and jointly sponsored by the Department for Transport and Transport for London, is expected to transform the network’s journeys throughout the capital city's centre...
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Rio Tinto granted approval for autonomous operation
Rio Tinto’s AutoHaul project has progressed further and once all trains are autonomous, it will be the world’s first heavy haul, long distance autonomous operation…
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On track for the future?
Young Tae Kim, Secretary-General of the International Transport Forum (ITF) considers the role that rail will play in this period of ‘great transport transformation’.
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ATO has been operated with ETCS during passenger service for the first time
The success underlines the combined efforts of Network Rail, the supply chain and the train operators that have worked over the last five years on this project whilst demonstrating how an industry approach is the way to solve future railway capacity issues…
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Interview Spotlight: SBB discusses how new opportunities in information and communication technologies are changing business models
Peter Kummer, Head of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at SBB, discusses how new opportunities in information and communication technologies are changing business models, the value chain and customer behaviour, and the potential these trends offer SBB.
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Alstom to perform Automatic Train Operation test drive
In cooperation with the Dutch infrastructure operator ProRail and Rotterdam Rail Feeding (RRF), Alstom is to carry out automation tests which should improve the railway operations…
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Autonomous rail: SNCF designs the trains of tomorrow – and the future of rail
SNCF have a vision: to carry more passengers and goods – and improve services at the same time. They believe their automated train project will help achieve these goals. For Global Railway Review, Luc Laroche – Director of SNCF’s Automated Train Project – explains more about this vision, and how…
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Egyptian National Railways awards signalling upgrade contract
Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has awarded Thales a 3-year contract to modernise its signalling and telecommunications systems and all works related to a 180km-long section of line.
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Digitalisation In-Depth Focus 2017
The digital age has arrived for the railway industry. The ability to sense demand, measure performance and monitor the health of physical assets can help manage capacity and predict and avoid disruption. Yet this inevitably puts more pressure on the industry to keep up with changes to technology.