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FirstGroup to set science-based target for net zero emissions by 2050
FirstGroup has become the first transport operator in the UK to commit to setting such an ambitious net zero by 2050 or earlier emissions target.
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Digitalisation of railways with approved cable products
Developments in digital technologies are providing a growing opportunity to improve railway efficiencies and reliability. Customer expectations are a driving factor for the adoption of new technologies and digitalisation of the industry, impacting operations throughout the network. Read how digitalised upgrades are putting cable performance to the fore, to ensure…
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New rail decarbonisation campaign launched by UK’s Railway Industry Association
RIA's campaign will call on the UK government to increase its efforts to decarbonise the UK rail network, including through electrification and hydrogen power, ahead of COP26 in November 2021.
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Proactive monitoring technology to reduce reactive maintenance costs
Managing reactive maintenance is a challenge affecting the whole railway. It carries the safety risk of deploying boots on ballast in a high stress situation, can be disruptive to train services, is always time consuming and ultimately costly. So how can innovative technology and processes improve safety, eliminate or reduce…
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Setting standards in railway technologies and supporting continuous developments
17 February 2021 | By DuPont Nomex
Watch DuPont Nomex FREE on-demand webinar. As they discuss their journey through time and learn how insulation technology helped evolve the railway industry for the past 40 years. Find out how the different Nomex solutions and applications played a key role in the development and advancement of high-speed trains. And finally, learn…
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Interview with Jan Siebert, MD and Head of Business Unit Rail, Elcowire Rail
Jan Siebert, Managing Director and Head of Business Unit Rail at Elcowire Rail GmbH (Hettstedt), highlights the company’s core values and distinct offering that makes it Europe’s leading supplier of copper products and services for overhead contact lines.
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Using electrification and technology to support rail decarbonisation
How can rail innovators contribute to carbon reduction? The industry response to this has been to set up the cross-industry rail decarbonisation taskforce, but what can innovators like Viper Innovations do to pitch-in?
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In-Depth Focus: Electrification & Cabling
Cable and electrification systems are vital components of railway networks that need maintaining and safeguarding in order to ensure that passenger and freight trains can operate efficiently. This In-Depth Focus covers developments in electrification projects, exploring: How medium voltage DC technology can be applied to railway electrification systems; the importance…
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2021
In this issue, we feature articles from leading industry experts on a vast range of topics including: Restoring the critical role of passenger rail in Canada; details of rail improvements for Metrolinx; the opportunities ahead for U.S. rail freight; and HS1’s sustainability strategy.
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Power supply for railways in Eastern Russia discussed by RZD and Russia’s Minister of Energy
Oleg Belozerov of RZD and Nikolai Shulginov, Russia's Minister of Energy, discussed the supply of electric power for the development of the railways in Eastern Russia.
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New consultation launched to improve Manchester’s railways
While the public are being asked to stay at home, the rail industry is using this opportunity to plan improvements around Manchester ready for when passengers return in much greater numbers.
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Indian Railways’ Dedicated Freight Corridors – set to transform transportation
Sachinder Mohan Sharma, Group General Manager at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL), explores the details behind building a corridor with appropriate technology that enables Indian Railways to regain its market share of freight transport by creating additional capacity and guaranteeing efficient, reliable, safe and cheaper options…
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Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian product overview
Watch Viper Innovations’ video to find out about CableGuardian, an award-winning, advanced cable monitoring system, offering proactive monitoring, detection and location of faults on live power networks.
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Innovative PantoSystem prevents service disruptions to Paris RER network
The PantoSystem prevents costly service disruptions and protects brand image by identifying broken spring box in the RER network of RATP.
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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.