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The rail industry is harnessing innovative digital solutions that can benefit the railway sector. A world in which trains are never late and rail travel is cheaper, safer and more efficient is on the horizon thanks to radical innovation and technology that has marked the next stage of rail’s digital revolution.
What are the trends and challenges in rail digitalisation and how is the industry moving forward to embrace and adopt solutions?
Robert Biene, Senior Manager for the Digital Strategy of Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) and Lead Architect for passenger information, talks to Global Railway Review about the benefits and success so far of the new real-time occupancy display systems that DB are rolling out in Germany.
Hansen Chan, IP Product Marketing for Industries, Nokia, explains why FRMCS is crucial for the digitalisation of rail and why communication infrastructure is the digital foundation that interconnects every component of a railway system.
Further engineering work is taking place in North London over February to help deliver the East Coast Digital Programme.
Following a turbulent few years for the rail industry, Global Railway Review looks ahead to some of the top industry trends to keep an eye on in 2023.
Transport for Wales have launched an on-train Wi-Fi portal which provides passengers information showing the train’s location, the next stop and the service’s destination.
Understanding how important simulation is to its success, CenterLine plans to continue to drive customer value through innovation to be competitive.
Metra have begun rolling out a website which allows passengers to precisely see where their trains are and when they will reach their stations.
Deutsche Bahn are introducing real-time occupancy displays that will make travel more convenient and rail operations more efficient.
Plans for a 5G rollout which will significantly enhance connectivity on the London to Brighton railway route have been revealed.
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