Latest Science and Technology News
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European Commission Publishes Study on Trackside Deployment of ERTMS
The European Commission has published a new study that aims to analyse the cost drivers affecting trackside deployment of ERTMS.
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Hitachi Rail Partners with ÖBB for Digitalisation of Austrian Signalling Infrastructure
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a framework contract to introduce interlocking signalling technology across ÖBB's Austrian network.
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Alstom and Decathlon Present Bike-to-Rail Concept at InnoTrans 2026
At InnoTrans 2026, Alstom and Decathlon have presented a joint concept for combining cycling, micromobility and rail travel.
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Hitachi Rail to Equip All New Rolling Stock With HMAX Technology From 2027
Hitachi Rail has announced that all of its new rolling stock will be equipped with its HMAX sensor technology from 2027.
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Siemens Mobility's Signaling X to Digitalise ÖBB Interlocking Infrastructure
Siemens Mobility has been awarded with a brand-new contract to digitalise Austria’s interlocking technology.
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InnoTrans 2026: Rethinking Train Detection Through Digital Connectivity
InnoTrans 2026 highlights railway digitalisation, as Frauscher explores connected train detection using existing Ethernet networks.
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Kazakhstan: Astana Light Rail Surpasses 100 Days of Driverless Operation
The first phase of Astana’s light rail transit system in Kazakhstan has reached 100 days of operation, carrying 7.3 million passengers.
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Siemens and Rostocker Straßenbahn Trial Signaling X in Germany
Siemens Mobility and Rostocker Straßenbahn AG (RSAG) have started trial operations of Siemens’ Signaling X platform in Rostock.
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Siemens & DB's AutomatedTrain Showcases Driverless Future
Siemens & Deutsche Bahn's AutomatedTrain project aims to showcase a fully driverless, automated future for mobility.
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Spain: Indra to Maintain ADIF High-Speed Rail Traffic Management Technology
Indra will carry out maintenance and support of systems and equipment operating at ADIF Traffic Regulation Centres across Spain.
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First ETCS-Equipped Passenger Train Travels on East Coast Main Line
Passenger trains travelling on the East Coast Main Line have made use of digital in-cab signalling for the first time.
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Chile: EFE Implements New S3 Passenger Platform for Mainline Services
EFE Trenes de Chile (EFE) has announced the implementation of the S3 Passenger platform for all Central mainline services.
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New York: PATH Awards Contract for Real-Time Train Monitoring System
PANYNJ has awarded a $10 million contract to Wi-Tronix to deploy onboard monitoring technology across the PATH railcar fleet.
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CRRC Power Lithium Battery Containers Begin Regular Trial Operations
Freight trains carrying dedicated containers for power lithium batteries have completed a transportation trial on two cross-regional routes.
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Hong Kong: MTR Begins Autonomous Vehicle Trials for High-Speed Rail–Airport Connections
MTR is trialling an autonomous vehicle connection service from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, which serves high-speed rail.
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Hitachi Rail to Modernise Fare Collection System on Jakarta MRT
Hitachi Rail and PT Softorb Technology Indonesia will modernise the automatic fare collection system on Jakarta MRT.
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Hitachi Rail to Provide CBTC Signalling for New Singapore MRT Stations
Hitachi Rail has been awarded a signalling contract covering the construction of two new stations on Singapore’s North-South Line.
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New York to Study Thermal Energy Network for Cooler Subway Platforms
New York City is studying whether a thermal energy network (TEN) could be used to reduce temperatures on subway platforms in Manhattan.
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GPS-Based Pay As You Go Trial Extended on Northern Routes
All passengers travelling on Northern's two Pay As You Go trial routes will now be able to make use of the GPS-based fare system.
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Siemens Mobility Donates Defibrillators to Scottish Stations
Siemens Mobility has donated a set of two defibrillators to a pair of Scottish stations as part of ongoing work within the country.
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InnoTrans 2026 to Highlight Rail Electrification and Digital Technologies
Rail electrification, digitalisation and alternative propulsion technologies are set to feature heavily at InnoTrans 2026.
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Toronto Transit Commission Launches Camera Pilot to Monitor Illegal Passing of Streetcars
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has launched a pilot using onboard cameras to detect motorists who illegally pass streetcars.
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LNER Completes First ETCS Test on East Coast Main Line
LNER has completed the first live operation of an Azuma train under ETCS Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line.
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Hitachi Rail Donates Installation Equipment to London Colleges
Hitachi Rail has donated specialist installation equipment used to modernise signalling on London’s Underground to three local colleges.