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Bane NOR and Siemens Mobility celebrate digitalisation milestone
The opening of a new simulation centre signals the beginning of preparations to digitalise the entirety of the network operator’s system.
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European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS)
The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is a traffic management system that provides a unified signalling and train control system throughout Europe. A key component of ERTMS is the on-board rolling stock signalling equipment known as the European Train Control System (ETCS).
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Rail freight in the next decade: Potential for performance improvements?
Moving freight by rail is no doubt the most energy-efficient means of land-based transportation, but as Libor Lochman, Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) explains, more must still be done to entice potential customers onto rail and achieve a modal shift for freight.
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Atlas ERTMS Level 2 begins Spanish high-speed commercial service
The digital signalling solution allows the Valladolid-León line trains to run at increased speeds of 300km/h without the need for physical lineside signals.
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Download our free infographic: Digital rail investment survey produces surprising results
Delving deep into the railway industry, our 2019 survey results showcase opinions from industry professionals across the globe.
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EU Agency for Railways becomes authority for cross-border traffic
With just one authorisation authority across Europe, the ERA will present a single and simplified authorisation and certification process.
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EIB sign €200 million deal for rail link between Denmark and Germany
€200 million investment from the EIB will see construction of new tracks, upgrading existing ones to higher speed limits, electrification and implementation of ERTMS between Denmark and Germany as part of the Fehmarn Belt railway
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First Coradia Polyvalent for the Léman Express trans-border line is unveiled
Designed to ensure cross-border links thanks to ERTMS technology, these trains can run on several types of network voltages.
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For the first time, high-speed rail arrives in Africa
Morocco’s main economic regions will be connected with quicker journey times and improved passenger comfort thanks to the new high-speed rail line.
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Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Transport, speaks to Global Railway Review
“The lesson I have drawn from my time as Secretary of State is this is an industry that’s got to be much smarter at communicating with passengers,” says Chris to Global Railway Review.
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Bombardier completes world-first ERTMS tests in Sweden
ERTMS Level 2 can optimise higher-speed operation and supports network interoperability, while reducing maintenance costs.
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UNIFE’s 2018 World Rail Market Study Results showcased at InnoTrans
The key message from UNIFE's 2018 World Rail Market Study Results announced at InnoTrans 2018 was that the global rail supply industry remains on a growth track
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Opening Ceremony: What really matters is infrastructure and capacity
InnoTrans 2018 was summarised by EU Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, as a vision into the future of rail, but also as an opportunity to analyse what we are doing in the industry today.
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Rail sector calls for EU budget that ensures the digitalisation of transport
The CER is calling upon policymakers to better reflect the importance of the digital transformation of rail in the new CEF proposal by increasing the allocated budget.
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Four European rail infrastructure managers join forces to deploy ERTMS
The rail networks between London, Paris and Brussels will all receive ERTMS after the infrastructure managers together coordinate a development plan.
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SNCF Réseau launches innovation partnership to design next-gen signal interlockings
SNCF Réseau – the French Infrastructure Manager – has signalled the start of ARGOS, an innovation partnership involving Alstom, Ansaldo STS, Siemens and Thales, with the purpose of designing the next generation of signal interlockings.