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Positive train control implemented on Illinois Railway
The implementation of PTC makes Illinois Railway one of the first short line railroads to do so, and contributes to enhancing safety on its trains.
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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.
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Sydney’s train network to benefit from new digital systems facility
The new facility will allow innovative technologies to be tested and integrated without impacting or disrupting the rail network.
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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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Additional agreement added to current Cuban railway restoration contract
A visit from the President of the Republic of Cuba to Moscow has prompted an additional agreement to be signed to the existing contract.
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DB announce future digitalisation plans to control German train traffic
Future traffic on Germany’s rails will be controlled by 280 digital signal boxes, continuing DB’s digitalisation drive and replacing decades-old interlockings.
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An interview with Tom Meacock, Client Director for Strategic Rail in UK & Europe, Atkins
Atkins’ Client Director for Strategic Rail in UK and Europe, Tom Meacock, describes how the rail sector is coping during this period of technological change and what trends he considers will continue to disrupt the future of rail.
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Systems and integration contract awarded for Stage Two of the UAE’s national railway network
Etihad Rail has approved the award of the systems and integration contract for Stage Two of the UAE’s national railway network at a total cost of AED 1.6 billion.
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Network Rail prepares for autumn leaves on the line
Network Rail and its train operating colleagues will be working flat out to cope with the annual blight of ‘leaves on the line’.
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Global Railway Review Issue 5 2019
In this issue we feature articles from industry experts on a vast range of topics including: Russian Railways' digital platform; investments in Sri Lanka’s rail sector; an event preview of Digital Rail Revolution 2019; using modern solutions and innovations to maintain railway tracks; how project SHERPA is helping railways to…
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Future-proofing mainline services in Germany with digital rail control technology
Advanced signalling technology is supporting Deutsche Bahn’s pioneering rail upgrade and digitalisation programme and keeping passengers moving during its North-South route renewal.
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RIA asks UK Government to ‘Show Us the Rail Enhancements’
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched a new campaign which asks the UK Government to be transparent in the amount of funding available to the rail industry over the coming years.
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DB Cargo continue push for digitalisation across fleet
DB Cargo will equip its entire fleet with intelligent sensors and telematics by 2020 in a bid to promote digitalisation across the board.
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ADB approves first loan to Sri Lanka’s railway sector
The loan amounts to $160 million which will see Sri Lanka Railways strengthen capacity and resilience ensuring the future of the railway.
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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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Technological developments drive the demand for railway connectors
A recent study has revealed the railway connectors market is expected to grow from USD 802 million in 2018 to USD 1,069 million by 2023, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.92 per cent during the forecast period. What are the latest technological trends in this market?