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TX Logistik orders 40 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility
The total order volume is around €300 million and the locomotives are planned to haul freight along the Rhine-Alpine Corridor.
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Kontron awarded GSM-R contract for ETCS in Slovakia
Kontron Transportation has won the public procurement for the implementation of a new turnkey GSM-R infrastructure for ETCS Level 2 on the Varín-Košice- Čierna nad Tisou line.
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GTR to operate Class 717 fleet with in-cab digital signalling
GTR have received authorisation from the ORR to place its Class 717 fleet into passenger service with in-cab digital signalling.
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Supporting development with an integrated approach
Carlo Borghini, Executive Director of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (EU-Rail), considers the next generation of telecommunication needs for rail to help enhance the performance and cost-efficiency of operations, while ensuring safety and security.
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Finland’s fast track to FRMCS
Simon Indola, the Project Manager responsible for implementing FRMCS in Finland, argues that the ‘bearer independent and future‑proof’ FRMCS solution, utilising commercially available Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), represents a significant opportunity for European railways.
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Towards FRMCS in Switzerland
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) colleagues Massimiliano Rizzato, International Telecom Standardisation Manager, and Michael Hopf, System Engineer for FRMCS, explore the case for FRMCS rollout across Switzerland’s rail network and explained the challenges that will come with migration and implementation.
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Empowering next generation railways with 5G/FRMCS
24 February 2023 | By Nokia
For new insights into the future of railways, watch our latest webinar and get a deeper look at the International Data Corporation (IDC) research findings.
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GTR shares expertise in digital signalling with DB Cargo UK
As work continues on the East Coast Digital Programme, GTR is sharing its expertise in digital signalling with DB Cargo UK.
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First Flirt-type electric trains equipped with Alstom ETCS enter service in Hungary
Alstom’s project to equip 59 Flirt-type MÁV-START electric trains with ETCS Level 2 is expected to be complete in September 2023.
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Building the right backbone communications network for FRMCS
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.
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Alstom to equip Pendolino trains and electric vehicles with ETCS level 2
Alstom has signed an agreement with ČD-Telematika to equip 7 Pendolinos and 66 electric vehicles with ETCS Level 2.
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Exploring RFI’s trackside approval process for ETCS/ERTMS
In this article, colleagues from Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) explain the trackside approval process for ETCS/ERTMS, in particular with a general overview related to its stakeholders and details about the steps and documents to obtain the necessary approval.
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Stadler to retrofit Deutsche Bahn vehicles with signalling equipment
Stadler have signed a contract to retrofit up to 80 DB Netz AG maintenance and track service vehicles with signalling equipment.
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In-Depth Focus: FRMCS
As the industry continues to learn more about the role and expectations of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), this In-Depth Focus brings together articles to explore the case for FRMCS rollout across Switzerland, speeding up FRMCS deployment in Finland, and how the next generation of telecommunication needs for…
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including how networks prepare for harsh winter weather; projects to reduce noise and vibrations; digital twins for Canada's trains; and much more!