All Sweden articles
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NewsSwedish study proposes smarter switch heating to cut winter rail disruptions
Researchers in Sweden have developed a data driven model to optimise rail switch heating, cutting energy costs and reducing winter delays across the network.
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ArticleDigital Automatic Couplers - the revolution of European railways
Digital Automatic Couplers (DAC) are set to transform European rail freight by improving safety, efficiency, interoperability, and sustainability, with commercial demonstrations already under way in Sweden.
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OpinionOvercoming barriers to the Single European Railway Area
Ivan Beltramba, Railway and Transportation Engineer, discusses the challenges and potential solutions for achieving a unified overhead electrification system across Europe, a critical step towards the Single European Railway Area (SERA).
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NewsAlstom proposes five measures to improve Sweden’s railway system for better efficiency and innovation
Alstom highlights five key proposals to enhance Sweden’s railways, focusing on punctuality, capacity, skills development, modernisation, and technological innovation for a sustainable transport future.
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NewsGoldschmidt Sweden begins major upgrade to boost production capacity and sustainability in Osby
Goldschmidt Sweden invests in new facilities and modernisation to improve efficiency, enhance employee conditions, and meet growing customer demands while reducing environmental impact.
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ArticleDigital railway signalling: the strategic turning point
Ageing legacy systems must evolve to meet the growing demands of digitalisation, requiring a transformative approach to railway signalling. Mirko Blazic, EULYNX Technical Lead, explains further.
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NewsCER publishes fourth progress report on Ticketing Roadmap
CER reports progress on its Ticketing Roadmap, including digital advancements and the roll-out of OSDM in Sweden, while calling for further harmonisation of ticketing across Europe.
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NewsRAILPOOL appoints Magnus Klaar as Regional Director for Scandinavia
Magnus Klaar has been appointed as RAILPOOL’s new Regional Director for Scandinavia, bringing over 25 years of railway industry experience to lead the company’s expansion in the region.
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NewsGothenburg welcomes first of 60 new M34 trams
Gothenburg has received the first of 60 new M34 trams, which, at 45m long, will nearly double passenger capacity and enhance the city’s public transportation system.
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ArticleRiding the ‘Metaverse Express’: the future of railway transportation in a virtual world
Luleå University of Technology professors Diego Galar and Uday Kumar explore the concept of the metaverse for railway asset management activities, including how the interaction between digital twins of rolling stock and infrastructure in the metaverse can improve the efficiency, safety and reliability of railway transportation.