All Vehicle maintenance & reliability articles – Page 6
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NewsNetwork Rail trials pioneering drone system to improve safety and efficiency across UK railways
Network Rail’s new drone technology enhances safety, speeds up trespass management, and reduces delays, transforming railway monitoring across 20,000 miles of track.
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ArticleHow AI is putting the railway industry back on track
Koko Visser, Global Head of AI, Valcon, addresses the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the rail industry.
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NewsTyréns discusses progress and challenges in Rail Baltica project during visit to Lithuania construction sites
Executives from Tyréns met with LTG Infra to discuss design challenges, collaboration, and progress in the Rail Baltica project’s key sections in Lithuania.
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NewsTrains resume between Newquay and Par after major Mid Cornwall Metro upgrade
Trains are back running between Newquay and Par after completing key work for the Mid Cornwall Metro project, improving local and long-distance services.
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NewsCER welcomes EU’s recognition of rail's role in enhancing European defence readiness and mobility
CER supports the EU's focus on rail for military mobility and urges investment in infrastructure to strengthen defence capabilities and economic growth.
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NewsABB and Stadler US partner to advance sustainable rail transport with innovative battery-powered and hydrogen trains
ABB collaborates with Stadler US to provide traction systems for battery-powered and hydrogen trains in Illinois and California, supporting greener rail transport.
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ArticleLondon St. Pancras Highspeed’s digital transformation: Embracing innovation with augmented reality
Scott Durno, Head of Technology at London St. Pancras Highspeed, spoke to Global Railway Review's Halimah Haque about their digital transformation, including the use of augmented reality for asset maintenance and improving safety in harsh weather conditions.
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NewsDB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska refurbish wagons for Tata Steel’s green transition
DB Cargo UK and DB Cargo Polska are refurbishing 60 BAA wagons for Tata Steel’s £1.25 billion shift to green steel production.
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ArticleIn-service monitoring should be the new norm
Mani Entezami, Research Fellow at BCRRE and Founder & CTO of MoniRail Ltd, explains how in-service monitoring using inertial sensors is emerging as a cost-effective, transformative approach, enabling predictive maintenance through a detailed understanding of vehicle and track interaction.
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NewsEast Japan Railway Company Unveils E10 Shinkansen Train
East Japan Railway Company (JR East) has revealed the first images and animation of its new high-speed E10 Shinkansen train, designed by a UK-based design consultancy.
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NewsEtihad Rail Announces Winners of Global Rail Innovation Award
The inaugural Global Rail Transport Infrastructure Exhibition and Conference (Global Rail), hosted by Etihad Rail, was a celebration of forward-thinking ideas and solutions that are shaping the future of mobility.
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NewsBelvoir Rail launches Winter Campaign to ensure smooth train operations
Belvoir Rail's "Get Ahead of Winter" campaign offers railway operators maintenance services, preventive solutions and support to help ensure reliable and efficient train operations during winter.
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ArticleOptimising rail fasteners for noise and vibration performance
Dr Daniel Lurcock, Principal Consulting Engineer at ISVR Consulting, explains how working alongside the ISVR (Institute of Sound & Vibration Research) academic department at the University of Southampton, they have been providing advice on noise and vibration solutions for the last 50 years.
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ArticleNext generation network management
As the mobility sector plays a major role in countries reaching their sustainability targets, one key approach to reducing CO2 emissions is shifting passenger and freight transport from road to rail. The integration of various systems in the railway industry through digitalisation is seen as crucial in this process, while ...
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NewsSMRT partners with CRRC Sifang to enhance train maintenance and commuter experience
SMRT has partnered with CRRC Sifang to trial advanced monitoring and eco-friendly upgrades on its C151B trains, aiming to enhance maintenance, reliability and commuter comfort on Singapore's rail network.
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NewsMetro Ligero Oeste partners with Alstom for overhaul of Madrid tram fleet
Alstom and Metro Ligero Oeste will begin an overhaul of key tram systems in January 2025, with work continuing through 2029 to enhance safety and service reliability for Madrid commuters.
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ArticleExpert View: The new age of Artificial Intelligence
Dr Joe Preece is a Research Fellow at the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) – Europe's largest rail research centre.
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NewsLiebherr wins new HVAC maintenance contract for Toronto subway
As part of the new contract, Liebherr will maintain HVAC systems on Toronto Rocket subway trains, expanding its existing maintenance services for the Toronto Transit Commission.
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NewsMadrid's Governing Council approves tender for new Metro train certification
The Governing Council of Madrid has approved a €6.7 million contract for the certification and support of 40 new Metro trains, which will be operational on lines 6 and 8 within three years.
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NewsNorthern completes fleet modifications early to combat leaf-fall
Northern engineers have completed fleet modifications three months ahead of schedule, implementing innovative technologies to effectively combat autumn leaf-fall and minimise disruption.