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Chiltern Railways launch new Delay Repay compensation scheme
Chiltern Railways have launched a new compensation scheme on their website which will make it easier for customers to claim refunds on delayed journeys.
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The rail industry is harnessing innovative digital solutions that can benefit the railway sector. A world in which trains are never late and rail travel is cheaper, safer and more efficient is on the horizon thanks to radical innovation and technology that has marked the next stage of rail’s digital revolution.
What are the trends and challenges in rail digitalisation and how is the industry moving forward to embrace and adopt solutions?
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RIA launch Self-Assessment Tool to assess innovation readiness levels
The new RIA Self-Assessment Tool will ask users a series of questions to determine their innovation readiness.
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Stimio offer monitoring and prediction solution for sand levels in silos
Stimio have announced a new monitoring solution for sand levels in silos that will collect data which allows users to predict when a low level is reached.
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HS1 Ltd to improve station experience with passenger flow technology
HS1 Ltd will use technology that is able to pin-point and count every person in St Pancras International, improving passenger flows.
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HS1 complete UK’s first 5G-enabled augmented reality digital twin trial
HS1 have completed the first 5G-enabled augmented reality digital twin trial on UK railways, showing how the technology can reduce emissions and cut delays.
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Deutsche Bahn awarded contract worth billions in Canada
DB IO will take on the planning, operation, and maintenance of a 450-kilometre local transport network in Toronto, Canada, helping to modernise and expand the network.
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Stimio offer safe and cost-effective remote monitoring solution
Stimio’s remote monitoring solution assists rail infrastructure managers in ensuring that catenary tensioning is monitored and maintained, keeping rail operations uninterrupted and safe.
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Heathrow Express to launch new Onboard Entertainment platform
Heathrow Express will launch an Onboard Entertainment platform, replacing all physical publications previously available to passengers with free online alternatives.
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Avanti West Coast introduces ‘Seat Picker’ function on app
The ‘Seat Picker’ feature gives Avanti West Coast app users the ability to select their ideal seat for their journey and view how busy trains are when booking journeys.
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CAF awarded €200 million service contract by Saudi Arabia Railways
The contract between CAF and SAR covers the maintenance of a train fleet, technical support and establishing a joint engineering department.
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Thales to implement ERTMS Central Safety System into Dutch rail network
Thales will implement the Central Safety System in order to achieve much safer and more sustainable railway traffic network for the Netherlands.
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Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking publishes Call for Proposals 2022-1
Projects worth €390 million are expected to be funded under the Europe’s Rail 2022-1 Call for Proposals for Research and Innovation activities.
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Laser and drone technology recreate iconic Victorian railway viaduct
Laser and drone technology has been used by Network Rail to plan maintenance that will secure the future of the iconic 19th century structure.
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ÖBB RCG and Bundesforste digitalise rail process for timber transport
Working together, ÖBB and Bundesforste have digitalised the rail process for timber transport, resulting in high efficiency and flexibility as well as better climate protection.
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Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking officially launched
The aim of Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is to reduce rail costs, increase capacity, and enhance flexibility and reliability.