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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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Digitalisation
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?
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Most read articles of 2020 – Global Railway Review’s Top 10
Take a look at Global Railway Review's most read articles of 2020, including Scotland’s ambition to deliver a decarbonised rail network, the feasibility of a high-speed rail service between Chicago and NYC, and the opportunities for using big data analytics on India’s national railway network.
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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.
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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.
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Combatting the challenges within the rail industry
Toni Shepherd, Director of Sales at TRB Lightweight Structures, discusses the importance of equal opportunities for SMEs, why the rail sector should focus on diversifying its workforce and how the digitalisation of the industry is going to thrive in the near future.
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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.
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DB to test innovative train sensor technology in 2021
As part of the Sensors4Rail joint project, Deutsche Bahn (DB) is to initially equip a S-Bahn Hamburg train with innovative sensors that monitor the surroundings in front of and next to the train.
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Making switch machines intelligent: Vital for rail’s digital transformation
Christian Fritz, Vice President for Customer Service & Project Management of the Diagnostic and Monitoring Technologies for Infrastructure Department at voestalpine Signaling Austria GmbH, writes that the development of intelligent switch machines is fundamental in the digital transformation of rail networks.
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Extensive technology upgrades undertaken by Greater Anglia
Upgrades include better Wi-Fi, train information and security, with Greater Anglia replacing old and installing brand new, state-of-the-art equipment.
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The importance of digitalisation in improving rail passenger experience
Xavier Champaud, Managing Director for Nomad Digital, shares his thoughts on the importance of digitalisation in improving passenger experience and operational performance, and how in particular, Nomad Digital can help train operating companies deliver better connectivity.
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Taking the pain and guesswork out of rail business case production
More capacity is urgently required on Britain’s already overstretched railway network. Supporting this much-needed modernisation is Rail BI, a business intelligence tool which can be applied to the estimating, cost modelling and life-cycle costing elements of rail infrastructure project delivery. Global Railway Review takes a closer look.
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Forward into the future: ADLINK railway solutions
This video introduces how ADLINK’s deep industry know-how, partnership and ODM services drive innovation to enable next-generation rail applications.
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Nuremberg start-up aims to revolutionise rail with intelligent computing solutions
The founders of Ci4Rail want to bring digital transformation with intelligent computing solutions to the rail and public transport market and create revolutionary solutions in combination with their deep know-how in technology, innovation, safety-critical design and software.
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Green Cargo to continue development of its long-term IT strategy
Green Cargo’s goal to drive a long-term IT strategy that supports increased safety, punctuality and profitability will now benefit from additional assistance from external expertise.
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Southern and Thameslink install e-ticket readers at 11 additional stations
By encouraging passengers to use e-tickets, the two train operators can ensure social distancing and limit the spread of COVID-19.