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European Commission proposes new partnership to improve rail’s competitiveness
In order to support Europe's technological leadership in rail, the new partnership will work to improve the competitiveness of the industry.
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Digitalisation
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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Transport Canada approves changes to rail safety rules
The changes approved by Transport Canada concern train speed, colder weather operations and further strengthening track maintenance and inspection practices.
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How to make better data-driven decisions for rail infrastructure projects
Every business wants to make clear, confident, and accurate decisions. In rail, like many other industries, improving the decision-making process often means striving to become more data-driven.
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On track to the future: Intel & ADLINK facilitate railway digitalisation
This video introduces how railway digitalisation improves operational efficiency and safety, and ADLINK and Intel’s role in this transformation.
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Using electrification and technology to support rail decarbonisation
How can rail innovators contribute to carbon reduction? The industry response to this has been to set up the cross-industry rail decarbonisation taskforce, but what can innovators like Viper Innovations do to pitch-in?
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Shift2Rail’s 4SECURail initiative achieves mid-term cyber-security and signalling objectives
4SECURail has successfully designed a Computer Security Incident Response Team for rail cyber-security and a Formal Methods Demonstrator for improved railway signalling systems.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2021
In this issue, we feature articles from leading industry experts on a vast range of topics including: Restoring the critical role of passenger rail in Canada; details of rail improvements for Metrolinx; the opportunities ahead for U.S. rail freight; and HS1’s sustainability strategy.
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Incorporating digitalisation and AI into railway operations
This eBook introduces how digitalisation and AI transforms the rail industry, and how ADLINK and Intel work together to accelerate that transformation.
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Argentinian Trains to utilise new technology to monitor face coverings and temperature
The new solution that is being implemented on the Argentinian Trains network combines facial recognition with thermal and visible light imaging and ultra-fast temperature controls.
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Network Rail uses latest technology to improve lineside biodiversity
The high-resolution imagery from satellites and aircraft can produce detailed maps of habitats, helping Network Rail to identify likely biodiversity ‘hotspots’ found alongside Britain's rail network.
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Simplifying the complexities of security in rail: A Q&A with Nomad Digital
Security continues to play a significant and increasingly crucial and connected role within rail. Global Railway Review delves deeper into the risks, speaking to Nomad Digital’s Security Architect, Mark Robson, about their Security-as-a-Service solution, and the importance of beginning with a healthy asset management system.
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Newly refurbished Class 387 fleet launched by Heathrow Express
Up-cycled from a fleet previously owned by GWR, the new Heathrow Express trains feature the most up to date train and passenger technology.
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WESTbahn chooses Nokia’s train-to-ground communications network
Nokia has been selected by Austrian rail operator WESTbahn to implement a secure, high-performance and high-bandwidth train-to-ground communications solution across the operator’s new expanded fleet of intercity trains.
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Metro Trains Melbourne introduces thermal imaging cameras to tackle trespassing
By using thermal imaging, optical distance sensors and artificial intelligence, Metro hopes to deter illegal trespassing and keep both passengers and staff safe.
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Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian product overview
Watch Viper Innovations’ video to find out about CableGuardian, an award-winning, advanced cable monitoring system, offering proactive monitoring, detection and location of faults on live power networks.
