The 500th Vectron locomotive is equipped with ETCS Level 2
14 January 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Alstom has installed European Train Control System (ETCS) on Vectron locomotives for 37 different operators across Europe.
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Interview Spotlight: Conor Linnell, Client Director for Strategic Rail, Signalling and Telecommunications at SNC-Lavalin Atkins
19 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
On 10 May 2018, the UK Secretary of State for Transport and the Chief Executive of Network Rail announced the UK’s new Digital Railway strategy – committing all new trains and signalling will be digital or digital-ready by 2023. With this shift will come important new benefits to passengers and…
Interview Spotlight: Tim Gray, Managing Director of Hitachi Information Control Systems Europe (HICSE)
19 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Tim Gray, Managing Director of Hitachi Information Control Systems Europe (HICSE), discusses how their products can help the rail industry move forward and what’s in store for the company in the future.
Next generation of spares services by a new online marketplace and advanced 3D parts
18 December 2018 | By Siemens Mobility GmbH
IN THIS WEBINAR: When spare part requirements are identified for a vehicle or infrastructure, things must move fast. Identification of spare parts in 10 seconds, ordering in 3 minutes, delivery in 24 hours – a seamless digital chain in material supply. But how can this promise be fulfiled? Automatic spare…
Israel Railway’s fleet to be equipped with ETCS Level 2 technology
11 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
ETCS Level 2 safely optimises line capacity by anticipating and adapting the speed of the trains through continuous train control and supervision via a radio-based signalling system.
New digital systems to transform Sydney’s rail network
11 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The integration of digital systems on Sydney’s rail network is one step closer after NSW government sign a $16 million contract.
Digital Signalling & Train Control In-Depth Focus 2018
4 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Conventional rail signalling can no longer deliver the capacity required to match growing passenger and freight numbers. Digital signalling and train control must be deployed to help maximise capacity and increase reliability and safety. However, the move from traditional to digital systems is not easy. Read on to find out…
Issue 6 2018 – Digital version
4 December 2018 | By Global Railway Review
In this issue: Australia’s long-term strategy to utilise technology to drive rail industry growth, a partnership approach to deliver digital signalling on the UK’s ECML, and a four-pillar concept to optimise service life, efficiency and reliability of tracks.
Stadler’s automatic train protection system deployed in latest BLS fleet
27 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
For the first time in Switzerland, a large series of multiple units will be equipped with an ETCS automatic train protection system.
Partner needed to deliver digital transformation programme on ECML
21 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
The Railway Systems Integration Partner (RSIP) will be appointed via a framework contract worth up to £45 million over eight years.
InnoTrans 2018 Interview: Beatrice Lippus and Viswanath Machiraju, Cyient
16 November 2018 | By Craig Waters (Editor of Global Railway Review)
At InnoTrans 2018 our Editor, Craig Waters, caught up with Beatrice Lippus and Viswanath Machiraju from Cyient to find out how they see the industry developing.
Operation of ICE 4 equipped with ETCS is approved in Germany
5 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Deutsche Bahn has ordered a total of 137 ICE 4 trains, all equipped with ETCS, which will operate not only in Germany but across national borders.
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