news
HS1 to develop augmented reality technology to virtually replicate rail assets
The technology will monitor the real-time performance of rail assets and allow for the swift detection and repair of faults.
List view / Grid view
Signalling, Control & Communications
Advances to rail signalling and train control systems are set to make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. But implementing strategies and understanding the benefits of new digital solutions must be addressed before improvements can be realised.
article
The power of big data: Smart maintenance using data analytics
Priya Agrawal, Deputy Chief Signal and Telecom Engineer at Indian Railways, explores how the fourth largest railway network in the world is taking a smart approach in shifting from periodic maintenance to condition-based and predictive maintenance regimes.
article
Utilising UWB technology to boost train performance and increase capacity
Joffrey Lauthier, Director of Sales, Rail & Transit at Humatics, explains how ultra-wideband (UWB) technology can be used to boost train performance, increase rail network capacity, provide critical positioning in GPS-denied areas and ensure safety by providing precise location of trains, workers, and materials.
video
Applications of Frauscher Wheel Sensor RSR110
Due to its open analogue interface, the highly-resistant Frauscher RSR110 wheel sensor guarantees that numerous applications can be implemented in a way that offers cost-effectiveness and high availability.
video
Forward into the future: ADLINK railway solutions
This video introduces how ADLINK’s deep industry know-how, partnership and ODM services drive innovation to enable next-generation rail applications.
news
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.
news
Seven stations across three major Egyptian railway lines receive signalling upgrades
Thales has begun work on signalling upgrades at seven stations as part of the Egyptian National Railways Signalling Modernisation project.
whitepaper
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.
whitepaper
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.
news
UK digital signalling project gains additional £1.2 million in government funding
The funding will accelerate feasibility work for digital signalling on vital sections of the West Coast Main Line, Midland Main Line and East Anglia route.
whitepaper
Forward Into The Future: ADLINK Railway Solutions
This brochure introduces ADLINK’s rugged COTS rail solutions, and ODM/customisation services that enable safer, smarter and more reliable operations.
news
New research project aims to improve rail navigation technology
The project aims to tackle one of the rail sector’s biggest challenges: How to pinpoint the accurate location of a moving train.
article
Degraded Mode Working System: What is it and what does it mean for the rail industry?
Richard Jones, Senior Technical & Innovation Manager at the Railway Industry Association (RIA), provides an insight into the Degraded Mode Working System (DMWS) which, in the event of a signalling problem, can give an instruction to a train driver that it is safe to proceed beyond the failure locality to…
news
University of Birmingham opens new rail research centre
The Centre of Excellence for Digital Systems is set to unite existing academic and industry capabilities to innovate and support transformational change within the rail technology sector, globally.
whitepaper
ADLINK PC/104 for Locomotive Streaming Event Recorders
This brief introduces how ADLINK PC/104 computer helped a leading rail system integrator successfully develop real-time streaming event recording systems.