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DB Regio introduces driver assistance systems to become more sustainable
By installing the driver assistance system on its trains, DB Regio can cut consumption by up to 11.5 million litres of diesel per year.
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Fret SNCF’s rail freight revolution
Bertrand Minary, Fret SNCF’s Chief Innovation and Digital Officer, Rail Freight & Intermodal Division, discusses Fret SNCF’s approach to a total revolution in rail freight operations and how this is delivering a first step towards rail freight automation.
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ÖBB begins testing of hydrogen train in passenger service
The hydrogen train will operate along two routes for a 10-week testing period to gain a range of experience with the alternative technology.
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Network Rail publishes Stonehaven tragedy interim report
The report outlines the need for a wide range of changes and improvements by Network Rail following the Stonehaven tragedy.
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Welsh government calls for better support for South East Wales rail network
The Welsh government has called for support in delivering improvements to Wales’ railway, particularly in South East Wales.
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DB Cargo awards two-engine locomotives contract to Siemens Mobility
Siemens Mobility will deliver a total of 400 electric and diesel hybrid locomotives to DB Cargo, with the first delivery expected in 2023.
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Network Rail investing in latest digital signalling technology in Manchester
As part of the Great North Rail Project, Network Rail is investing £36 million to transform Manchester’s railway signalling system and improve journeys for passengers and freight.
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Five rail projects to watch in Northern California as the Capitol Corridor adapts to COVID-19
Despite having to shift focus over the last few months, Rob Padgette, Managing Director at the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority, explains how the passenger rail service is forging ahead with a number of exciting projects that will drive growth and bring better rail transport connectivity to the Northern California…
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Expert View: Re-imagining rail in the North, by Tim Danvers
Despite COVID-19 hugely impacting the rail sector, Tim Danvers, Business Development Manager at Atkins, writes that transforming rail in the North of England is now more important than ever, and sight must not be lost on delivering projects such as HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail which are crucial for securing…
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New collaboration agreement to improve East Midlands rail services in UK
The agreement between local leaders and the UK government will provide a mechanism for positive influences over investment decisions in the East Midlands railway.
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VIDEO: Network Rail’s electronic scarecrow to keep trains punctual in Manchester
A solar-powered scarecrow that mimics the calls of a hawk is being used to ward off birds causing delays to passengers travelling between Manchester and London Euston.
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The link between perceived travel time and real-time information systems
Time - the world’s most precious commodity, and one we can’t create any more of. But just how precious is it? One way of thinking about it is in terms of opportunity cost — or what economists call 'the value of what you forgo by doing one thing and not…
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FRA announces rule to use ultrasonic inspection technology to improve track safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has submitted to the Federal Register a final rule allowing railroads to use ultrasonic inspection technology, augmented with global positioning system (GPS) technology, to employ continuous rail testing.
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Deutsche Bahn introduces digital automatic coupling for freight trains
By introducing the new coupling method, Deutsche Bahn will be able to increase the capacity and quality of its freight traffic.
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SFERA: Supporting the deployment of connected-DAS systems
Chloé Lima-Vanzeler (SNCF Voyageurs), Sébastien Dislaire (SNCF Réseau) and Thomas Sutter (SBB Infrastructure) explain how railway undertakings and infrastructure managers have established a coalition for train energy savings and rail traffic efficiency.