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Digital secure radio system introduced across Network Rail Southern region
The new radio system, Airwave, will help to improve train performance and links with the emergency services by making communication more reliable.
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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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The Future of Rail Freight: ‘There are new opportunities for the industry to innovate and grow’
As part of Global Railway Review’s ‘The Future of Rail Freight’ series, John Smith, Managing Director of GB Railfreight, discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how the increased global focus on sustainability will hopefully result in a more successful rail freight industry.
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Trenitalia c2c welcomes the publication of the Essex Thameside Capacity Study
Trenitalia c2c has welcomed the Essex Thameside Capacity Study by Network Rail, which confirms that its digital signalling project has been included as one of the solutions for Essex’s long-term rail capacity needs.
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Shift2Rail’s Governing Board gives go-ahead for European DAC Delivery Programme
The European DAC (Digital Automatic Coupler) Delivery Programme will be a unique opportunity for the sector to collectively drive the deployment of technological and operational solutions related to the DAC, by means of a focused and inclusive system approach under the umbrella of Shift2Rail.
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Siemens Mobility awarded Norwegian cab radio framework contract
Norske tog AS has awarded Siemens Mobility with the framework contract to supply 570 GSM-R train cab radios for use across Norway.
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Vortex IoT to provide a fully operational RODIO-TSM to Network Rail by March 2021
Vortex IoT is set to provide a fully operational and validated RODIO-TSM product - the Rail Optical Detection of Intrusions and Obstructions – Tunnel and Station Monitoring solution - to be demonstrated on Network Rail’s infrastructure by March 2021.
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Cargo Wagon and Nexxiot join up to deliver digital rail cargo transformation
Nexxiot and Slovakian-based lessor, Cargo Wagon, are teaming up regarding the digital rail cargo transformation to provide new and innovative services for their customers.
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For better rider experience: innovative services lead the change
Low cost and convenience are among the top choices for citizens for choosing to travel on urban rail transit networks. However, as the systems continue to gain popularity, increased passenger volumes are now contributing to a poor passenger experience. How can increasing scale and passenger volume be managed effectively, and…
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Intelligent urban rail transit systems for the modern world
Modern urban rail transit systems should operate with low energy consumption but with high efficiency. Huawei can improve these systems by implementing digitalisation with its ICT technologies. Wang Xiaoqiang, Solution Director for Transportation at Huawei, explains more.
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Trainline launches app feature to help travellers social distance on trains
Trainline has launched a nationwide beta-test of Crowd Alerts, a crowd-sourced feature in its app to help customers alert their fellow travellers if it’s not possible to social distance on a specific train.
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Stadler wins contract to refit Arriva Nederland trains with ETCS GUARDIA
The contract represents the first time that Stadler has won the opportunity to refit trains with its own ETCS system, GUARDIA.
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North East England benefits from £15 million investment in rail services
The region will see a wide range of benefits from the redevelopment and reopening of three train stations, including more frequent and reliable rail services.
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Reliable and secure communications: Crucial for rail’s digital transformation
In complex rail passenger and freight transport networks, operators have several different communication needs. Due to their robustness and reliability, mission-critical solutions can provide a great alternative to solve these communication challenges.
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Alstom receives ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 certification
By receiving the latest ETCS standard certification, Alstom is now equipped to work towards the complete digitalisation of Norway's rail network.
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Unlocking the value of IoT to transform rail freight operations
In an interview with Global Railway Review, Aaron Allsbrook, CTO and Founder of IoT and Edge software company, ClearBlade, explains that the rail freight industry has the desire to adopt new innovations, but there are still challenges to overcome to unlock the true value of those smart technologies.
