Digital rail & data
Webinars and whitepapers
- Previous
- Next
Digital rail & data
NewsFS Italiane launches 5G trial on Turin-Milan corridor
FS Italiane Group has commenced 5G network testing on a 60km section of the Turin-Milan high-speed line, evaluating connectivity performance at high speeds and in tunnels to support digital rail innovation and passenger service improvements.
NewsQuantum navigation system successfully tested on British mainline railway
A quantum inertial navigation system has been tested on Britain’s mainline railway for the first time, offering GPS-free positioning that could cut infrastructure costs and improve reliability in tunnels and interference-prone areas.
NewsSiemens delivers first Nordic ATO over ETCS mainline trial in Finland
Siemens Mobility demonstrates automated train operation on ETCS mainline in Finland, marking a milestone in digital rail and improved capacity, safety and efficiency.
NewsHitachi Rail launches BV700 smart ticket validator to enhance passenger journeys
New validator expands Hitachi Rail’s digital ticketing portfolio, supporting contactless travel and multimodal transport networks while improving efficiency and sustainability.
Join now
Unlock exclusive industry insights
- Bookmark articles and resources to access anytime
- Enjoy free access to industry leading resources, webinars and insights
- Stay informed with the latest news and interviews
- Receive updates and recommendations tailored to your professional interests
Digital rail & data
OpinionMirroring reality: how digital twining impacts the rail industry
Global Railway Review exclusively interviewed LNER’s Adrian Varma and Northern’s Marc Silverwood to explore how digital twins are transforming railway operations, enabling real-time decision-making, predictive testing and smarter disruption management.
NewsAlstom to supply 153 trains in Portugal’s largest rail fleet order
€1.03 billion contract will deliver new commuter and regional trains for Portugal while creating a new manufacturing facility and hundreds of jobs.
NewsAlstom to deliver CBTC system for Paris metro line 8 modernisation
Alstom will supply its I-CBTC onboard signalling system for Paris Metro Line 8 as part of the OCTYS 2030 network modernisation programme.
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.
NewsAlstom to deliver signalling for Lodz high-speed rail tunnel
Advanced traffic control systems will support the new high speed rail tunnel in Lodz, a key part of Poland’s future Y rail corridor.
NewsAlstom supports Delhi metro Pink and Magenta line extensions
Alstom technologies power new sections of Delhi Metro Lines 7 and 8, strengthening driverless operations and expanding sustainable urban connectivity.
NewsAlstom secures Quito metro signalling maintenance contract
Alstom will deliver preventive and corrective signalling maintenance for Quito Metro Line 1 under a $27 million contract running for four years.
NewsHitachi Rail to deliver driverless trains and signalling for Turin metro line 2
€481.6 million contract covers rolling stock and CBTC signalling for Turin Metro Line 2, introducing fully automated GoA4 operations and advanced digital asset management.
NewsUnion Pacific deploys advanced modelling platform to enhance rail safety and efficiency
Union Pacific introduces advanced modelling technology to optimise train builds, improve operational safety and accelerate real time decision making across its US freight network.
NewsAmtrak confirms single level fleet strategy to replace ageing long distance trains
Amtrak will standardise its long distance fleet with new single level trains, aiming to reduce risk, widen supplier competition and accelerate replacement of ageing rolling stock.
NewsAvanti West Coast trials world first rail timetable tool to improve reliability
Avanti West Coast begins one year trial of pioneering rail timetable tool optimisation software designed to reduce delays and improve passenger information during unplanned disruption across key routes.
NewsIndia launches RailTech policy to make railway claims digital
Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils RailTech Policy and AI enabled e-RCT system under Indian Railways 52 reforms initiative to accelerate innovation and citizen focused justice.
NewsSEPTA launches CBTC Rail signalling upgrade on Media Sharon Hill line
SEPTA begins revenue service with Hitachi Rail SelTrac CBTC system, modernising its historic interurban trolley network with advanced digital signalling technology.
NewsNomad digital surpasses 2,000 days without lost time injury milestone
Nomad Digital has recorded over 2,000 days LTI free, reinforcing its global safety culture across 13 countries and 2.7 million working hours.
NewsCCTV delivers safety gains on rail network
Network Rail reports 58% fall in investigations after cameras installed but urges motorists to obey red lights.
NewsMeerut metro launches with world first ETCS hybrid level 3 signalling
Alstom and NCRTC inaugurate full Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor with India’s fastest metro and advanced LTE 4G-based train control.