Digital signalling systems are transforming urban rail, helping cities meet growing demand while improving efficiency and passenger experience.
Bespoke road-rail vehicles from Goldschmidt are improving safety and efficiency on track, with its long-standing partnership with Overlines AB showing the impact of tailored engineering in rail maintenance and construction.
The transition from GSM-R to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) represents a key enabler for the digital transformation of railway operations and the continued evolution of train control systems.SBB’s Massimiliano Rizzato explains the Swiss Federal Railways approach.
Rail operators are increasingly turning to hybrid connectivity models combining cellular, trackside and satellite technologies to deliver more resilient and uninterrupted onboard passenger connectivity.
Simon Fletcher, founder of Fletch Rail Advisory, examines the strategic choices behind rail traction energy, weighing electrification, battery and hydrogen solutions and the challenges of scaling them across networks.