All Rail IoT & sensing articles
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NewsHuawei and CASCO Release the World’s First FRMCS-Based TACN System
Huawei and CASCO launch the first FRMCS-based TACN train system, delivering moving block operations and increasing rail transport capacity by 60% on deployed freight corridors.
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WebinarThe Cyber Resilience Act: implications for the global rail industry
The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is set to reshape the rail supply chain. This webinar explores practical steps for operators and suppliers to ensure compliance, transparency and security across the asset lifecycle.
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NewsKnorr-Bremse and VTG sign new agreement to fast-track rail freight digitalisation
Knorr-Bremse will deliver 2,000 digital wagon systems to VTG Rail UK by 2029, advancing safer, more efficient rail freight operations.
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NewsNomad Digital awarded contract to upgrade Italo fleet with 5G internet on-board solution
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.
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ArticleRail: taking over networks, not risks
Public transport liberalisation has reshaped Europe’s mobility market. Hexagon has experienced the trend first-hand: the company has worked with more than 120 public transport agencies and operators worldwide. Executive Industry Consultant Edouard Podolak explains how digital tools and strong asset management can help operators win tenders and run networks. ...
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ArticleModernising Rail: The Digital Advantage in ERTMS Projects
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.
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ArticleAll Intelligence-first rail is shaping the future of the industry
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.
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News‘All Intelligence’ technologies take centre stage at Huawei Connect 2025
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.
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ArticleSurge’s rail-first approach aims to bring affordable internet to Indonesia
Surge is using a “railway-first” fibre network strategy to transform Indonesia’s broadband market. By building along railway corridors, partnering with the national rail operator, Huawei, and local ISPs, the company aims to deliver faster, more affordable internet while advancing national goals for digital inclusion and education.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Digitalisation
Welcome to the forefront of rail innovation! Global Railway Review is proud to present our latest Track Insight digital report on Digitalisation. This comprehensive report delves into the profound technological evolution that is reshaping every facet of the rail sector, moving beyond buzzwords to reveal tangible realities.
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NewsEast Midlands and Northern trains launch digital ticketing trials for simpler, flexible, and contactless rail travel
Passengers can now tap in and out using a phone app, automatically charged the best fare, improving convenience, safety, and travel flexibility on UK railways.
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ArticleBuilding next-generation railways: Digital transformation & cyber-security in rail
As we embrace advancements behind next-generation rail systems, operators need to ensure strengthened cyber resilience to counter the evolving threat landscape. Kevin Wood, Cyber Design Authority, Thales, explains further.
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ArticleBeyond comfort: The evolution of railway interior design
Gone are the days of purely aesthetic train cabins. Today's rail interior design is a complex blend of sustainability, accessibility and cutting‑edge technology, all aimed at maximising the passenger experience. Elizabeth Jordan had the honour of judging for the Rail Interior Awards 2024.
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ArticleYour AI isn’t safe: How LLM hijacking and prompt leaks are fueling a new wave of data breaches
A junior developer at a fast-growing fintech startup, racing to meet a launch deadline, copied an API key into a public GitHub repo. Within hours, the key was scraped, bundled with others, and traded on Discord to a shadowy network of digital joyriders.
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ArticleHuawei: Keeping Cities Moving, Amplifying Urban Rail Intelligence
The Huawei Smart Urban Rail Summit, themed "Steaming Ahead with Cloud-Network Convergence and Data & AI Enablement for Smart Urban Rail", was held in Hong Kong, China.
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WebinarOn demand: Start getting telecoms ready for the transition to FRMCS and AI era
Join this webinar and hear industry experts explain how to smoothly migrate your railway telecom infrastructure in 2025, while considering the life cycle of existing applications.
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WhitepaperExperience the power of fully integrated rail systems
Explore how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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ArticleSmart infrastructure and connectivity in American public transportation
Jon Nouchi, Deputy Director of the City and County of Honolulu Department of Transportation Services, and Dottie Watkins, CEO of CapMetro, discuss how smart infrastructure is revolutionising public transportation across the U.S.
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NewsVecow Announces SPC-9000 Ultra-Compact Fanless System Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor
The Vecow SPC-9000 provides innovations in Factory Management, Data Acquisition & Monitoring, AMR, Smart Retail, and other Edge AI applications.
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WebinarOn Demand: Safeguarding Rail Infrastructure in the Quantum Era
Join us on this webinar to learn about network security to safeguard your data in the quantum era.