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Advances to rail signalling and train control systems are set to make international rail transport more competitive and attractive. Read our content that follows the various strategies being implemented and what the benefits are of new digital signalling, control and communications solutions for the railway industry.
Hitachi Rail will deploy Google Cloud’s cybersecurity and AI technologies to boost operational efficiency, sustainability and progress toward a fully autonomous rail network.
Alstom’s Urbalis Flo CBTC signalling system is now live in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, boosting capacity and modernising Australia’s busiest urban rail network.
As the UK rail network faces ageing assets, rising demand, and a shortage of engineering talent, AI is emerging as the industry’s most powerful ally. Andrew Smith of Bentley Systems explores how trusted, context-rich intelligence can unlock safer, more resilient, and future-ready rail infrastructure.
Network Rail and Universal Signalling trial U-Cross on the Heart of Wales line, improving train location monitoring and safety at rural user-worked crossings.
European rail is entering a digital transformation as GSM-R is phased out. FRMCS, 5G, and AI-driven systems promise higher capacity, smarter traffic management, and predictive maintenance, while cyber-security becomes a critical priority for modern rail networks.
Alstom is testing a new ERTMS system on the León–Bilbao metre-gauge line, combining satellite sensors and digital networks to enhance safety and efficiency.
Knorr-Bremse will deliver 2,000 digital wagon systems to VTG Rail UK by 2029, advancing safer, more efficient rail freight operations.
Nomad Digital has delivered a major 5G internet upgrade for Italo’s high-speed train fleet, boosting WiFi performance with faster speeds, greater reliability, and an enhanced passenger experience.
From 14 December, passengers can tap in and out at all London airports as government-backed upgrades extend contactless rail ticketing.
As Europe advances rail modernisation, ERTMS projects remain challenging to deliver across diverse legacy systems and national requirements. The challenge now is achieving implementation that is both consistent and efficient, a goal that is becoming more attainable through emerging digital delivery methods.
The renewed agreement reinforces Nomad Digital’s long-term partnership with Queensland Rail, driving enhanced digital connectivity and passenger satisfaction across the network.
The rail industry is embracing cloud-first strategies, with cutting-edge technologies like AI planning and mission-critical wireless shaping a new operational landscape. Insights from Huawei Connect 2025 reveal how integrated cloud solutions are driving reliability, capacity, and transformative passenger experiences across global networks.
Huawei Connect 2025 highlighted the growing roles of 5G intelligence and cloud-based infrastructure in rail and logistics, with new global deployments offering insight into future operational models.
31 October 2025 | By Nokia & Siemens Mobility
Join our expert panel webinar exploring cyber-security in railway networks. Railway security represents a multi-dimensional challenge that demands seamless integration of Telco tailored tools, AI, robust cyber-security frameworks and standardised communication protocols. Discover how cyber-security, communication standards and regulation converge and enforce the protection of modern rail infrastructure so ensuring…
InnoTrans 2026 is set to celebrate 30 years of progress in rail and mobility innovation. With record international participation, AI-driven solutions and a forward-looking conference programme, the Berlin event will once again unite the global transport industry.
