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SIFER: Focus on AI, competitiveness, innovation and maintenance 4.0
Over 300 exhibitors have signed up to take part and showcase their latest innovations and expertise at SIFER 2021.
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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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Northern set to launch ‘Street View 3D maps’ for customers
New interactive maps will be added to Northern’s website, offering passengers an opportunity to virtually navigate through the rail operator's stations in 3D.
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DB premieres first digitally-controlled automatic train in Hamburg
A fully automated train, controlled by digital technology, has made its premiere run on the S-Bahn Hamburg network in Germany.
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‘Ticketing Roadmap’ revealed to improve rail passenger travel in Europe
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has released a ‘Ticketing Roadmap’ which aims to further improve passenger experience when travelling internationally by rail.
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Hungary’s East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal begins 5G railway project
Europe’s first unique 5G railway technology project begins development at the East-West Gate Intermodal Terminal in Hungary, with aims to be completed by the first quarter of 2022.
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Connecting Europe Express reaches Paris after travelling across Europe
After travelling 36 days across Europe, including 120 stops, 26 countries, and 33 borders, the Connecting Europe Express has arrived in its final destination of Paris.
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Virtual reality simulation to contribute to more accessible rail travel
Rail operator Northern are to launch state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation, developed to support and improve passengers with reduced mobility travel access and experiences.
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Siemens Mobility finalises acquisition with top rail software provider
Siemens Mobility has finalised an acquisition for Sqills, a leading rail software provider, with aims to manage the provider as a subsidiary and to strengthen its position in mobility solutions.
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China’s rail transportation system reaches a smart milestone
Li Zhonghao and Xing Zhiming from the Expert and Academic Committee of the China Association of Metros (CAM), discuss how China’s rail transportation system has reached a smart milestone.
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New Mireo trainsets on order for Regensburg/Danube Valley network
The Regensburg/Danube Valley rail network has ordered 23 four-car Mireo trainsets from Siemens Mobility, to be delivered in 2024, for rail operator agilis, a subsidiary of BeNEX GmbH.
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UIC launches sustainability pledge for Africa’s railways at UNFCCC event
As part of the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) Africa Climate week, UIC inaugurated its new carbon neutral, sustainability pledge for the African region and railways by 2050.
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Huawei’s Smart Locomotive Solution: Transitioning from person to tech-assisted rail operations
Guo Qianli, Chief Architect of Railway Industry and Chen Danfeng, Senior Architect for Global Transportation Business Unit of Huawei's Enterprise Business Group, discuss Huawei’s Smart Locomotive Solution.
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The digital era for transport: How China’s transportation system will adapt and evolve
Zhao Yibin, Chief Architect of Integrated Transportation Solutions and Global Transportation Business Unit of Huawei's Enterprise Business Group, discusses how China’s transportation system is adapting and evolving in this digital era.
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Railnode: A railway-certified IoT monitoring and maintenance device
Stimio's certified rail solution, Railnode, enables remote monitoring and predictive maintenance of all types of rolling stock and railway infrastructure.
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Transforming the rail industry with artificial intelligence
This whitepaper explains how artificial intelligence (AI) helps the rail industry accelerate its digital transformation to improve operational efficiency and customer services.
