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InnoTrans 2018 Interview: Elen Katz, Founder and CEO, RailVision
Global Railway Review Editor, Craig Waters, interview Elen Katz of RailVision at InnoTrans 2018 to discover his thoughts on rail industry developments and challenges.
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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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Can rail digitalisation open highly lucrative non-farebox revenue streams?
Ian Reynolds, Managing Director of KBH On-Train Media, believes improvements in on-board connectivity have the potential to revolutionise rail travel as we know it, and open up highly lucrative new revenue streams for the industry and the economy as a whole.
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Network Rail’s IP Signalling team achieves industry first
Network Rail’s Infrastructure Projects (IP) Signalling team has achieved an industry first – recording the highest ever score in an internationally recognised project management assessment.
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Network Rail’s heat-seeking helicopter helps to combat train delays
As part of an ongoing drive to improve train performance, Network Rail’s high-tech thermal imaging helicopter recently flew over Surrey to spot and stop potential railway infrastructure faults.
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Invest in GREAT & DIT showcase UK rail investment opportunities at InnoTrans
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse jointly exhibited as Invest in GREAT, allowing them to meet with potential overseas investors looking to find out more about opportunities in the UK rail industry; the most buoyant and fastest growing in Europe in terms of existing and planned investment.
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Record-breaking InnoTrans proves rail sector is booming
With international guest numbers reaching over 161,000 and more than 3,000 exhibitors showcasing their products and solutions, this year’s record-breaking InnoTrans trade fair has once again proved to be the driving force of the rail sector.
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Northern unveils first fully refurbished digital train
Northern has given customers a glimpse into the future with the launch of its first fully refurbished train.
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Smart sensors help DB Cargo track and monitor freight cars
DB Cargo AG, Europe's leading rail freight carrier, has commissioned Siemens Mobility to digitalise a large part of its freight car fleet
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ZF and Schaeffler develop solution for condition monitoring
Shared expertise has enabled condition monitoring of the most important components of the driveline, with digitalisation simplifying maintenance.
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Opening Ceremony: What really matters is infrastructure and capacity
InnoTrans 2018 was summarised by EU Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, as a vision into the future of rail, but also as an opportunity to analyse what we are doing in the industry today.
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Network Rail’s new £280 million deal will transform passenger experience
Network Rail signs a five-year contract with JCDecaux to handle in-station advertising and the transition to 100 per cent digital advertising.
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Visions for the mobility of tomorrow to be presented at InnoTrans
Discussions with international experts on digitalisation, climate protection and intermodal transport are scheduled to occur at InnoTrans 2018.
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Train data: How do we share its benefits?
The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) recently published its ‘Joint Rail Data Action Plan’ setting out a number of objectives and associated timescales, which an industry-led taskforce will work towards in order to improve the quality and openness of rail data. The plan focuses on train operating companies and other…
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In mobile we trust: The importance of investing to create a better user experience
With UK rail passengers demanding an easier, more seamless travel experience, Steve Wakeland, CEO of ITSO writes that the rail industry must move towards smart, ticketless solutions, such as mobile ticketing, to satisfy today’s modern passenger.
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Customer solutions through continuous innovations
At InnoTrans, RAIL.ONE will be presenting itself as an international solution provider for track systems in rail transport.
