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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.
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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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Smart railway systems start with connectivity
Huawei’s series of innovative solutions aim to establish fully connected, digital rail transportation.
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ÖBB and Siemens Mobility first digital interlocking architecture in operation
The ‘Distributed Smart Safe System’ (DS3) enables the virtualisation of most signalling components, such as interlocking computers or ETCS computers.
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Network Rail introduces new touchscreen passenger information displays
The user-friendly information displays have been installed at Waterloo, London Bridge, Victoria, Charing Cross and Clapham Junction stations.
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Enduring Performance: ADLINK CompactPCI Brochure
This brochure introduces ADLINK’s extensive CompactPCI products and its commitment to growing and sustaining the portfolio for supply longevity.
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HS2 to utilise innovative 4D technology to enhance worksite safety
HS2 Ltd has supported the development of advanced 4D learning technology that enables site teams to identify, record and resolve site hazards as part of a virtual construction sequence.
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Episode 3: improving the passenger experience
Global Railway Review’s Editor, Craig Waters, speaks to Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture at Nomad Digital, Rodrigo Fernandes, Product Director at Irdeto, and Keith O’Brien, Head of Business Development (EMEA) for Filmbankmedia, about how the rail passenger experience can be improved by offering an enjoyable journey using rich…
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Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility to develop new hydrogen train
Both companies will test a climate-friendly complete system consisting of the hydrogen train and its specially developed infrastructure.
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Further supporting the transportation of dangerous goods by rail through digitalisation
In her last exclusive interview with Global Railway Review , Božica Radoš, CEO of Venit ExAnte Ltd, discussed the significance of digitalisation in supporting the transportation of dangerous goods by rail, particularly in the face of the COVID-19 crisis, during which there has been a huge increase in the volume…
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Siemens Mobility and partners to study automated rail operations
Siemens Mobility will contribute its experience and expertise to two innovative research projects studying the safety of automated rail operations.
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Network Rail uses laser and drone technology in viaduct restoration project
As part of Network Rail's £2.1 million Great North Rail Project investment, North Yorkshire’s iconic Ribblehead viaduct was 3D scanned and turned into a computer model by surveyors.
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FRA publishes Q3 PTC implementation progress by U.S. railroads
As of 30 September 2020, approximately 57,314 of the 57,537 route miles subject to the mandate had PTC systems in RSD or in operation.
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Lab by Transport for Wales announces second innovation winner
The winner will be awarded £25,000 to develop their product further, having received dedicated mentoring from business experts over the 12 week course.
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Optimised Versatility: ADLINK PC/104 Product Brochure
This brief introduces ADLINK’s PC/104 product portfolio and how PC/104 continues its long history to enable various small form factor applications.
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The strength of positive social media for passengers during COVID-19
Isana Derici, Social Media Interface Manager at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), provides a look into how social media is used to improve the customer experience for the UK’s biggest rail operator.