Deutsche Bahn Tests White Rails to Reduce Overheating

Deutsche Bahn is experimenting with white rails to reduce the temperature of the steel, thereby avoiding stress on the rails in extreme heat…

BLS Halts Roll-Out of New Planning Software

Deutsche Bahn Establishes Digital Railway Company

Deutsche Bahn has established Digitale Schiene Deutschland GmbH to drive forward the digital transformation in the rail industry.

Amtrak: An Improved Booking Experience on the Move

Amtrak passengers are benefiting from an improved booking experience as a result of significant improvements in the company mobile app.

Entire DB Cargo Fleet to Go Digital by 2020

DB Cargo says its entire fleet of 68,000 freight cars will be digital by 2020. The freight cars will be equipped with GPS and sensors.

DB to Analyse Passenger Behaviour Using Big Data

Deutsche Bahn is investing in Swiss start-up Teralytics, which analyses passenger behaviour using big data gathered from mobile phones.

HS2 to Trial Augmented Reality Training

HS2 will trial augmented reality training for its staff for Old Oak Common, which will serve both HS2 and the Elizabeth Line once built.

New Infrared Technology to Reduce Dwell Times in Sydney

Downer installs Dwell Track system at Wynyard Station in Sydney to optimise passenger flow and safety on platforms.

Alstom Training at Ajman University a Success

Following a MoU Alstom and Ajman University (UAE) signed in February, Alstom has trained 15 students and is now offering apprenticeships.

UK: Cutting-Edge Experimental Rail Facility Gets Funding

The UK government has agreed to contribute 11 million GBP in funding towards the new Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration.

DB Starts 3D Printing Heavy Metal Components

Deutsche Bahn is now able to manufacture heavy components made of metal using 3D printing. A single component can weigh up to 17kg.

Uber Transit Gives Denver Residents Integrated Mobility

Uber Transit allows passengers in Denver to use the Uber app to plan journeys and buy tickets for transit in-app for a seamless experience.

Alstom to Equip Harsco Rail Vehicles for SBB with ETCS

Alstom will equip eleven Harsco Rail Europe maintenance vehicles for SBB (Swtizerland) with its ATLAS 200 Baseline 3 ETCS solution.

SBB Cargo Launches Autocouplers

SBB Cargo installs autocouplers to make coupling freight wagons and locomotives more efficient in shunting yards and last-mile operations.

Vivarail Announces Partnership with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Specialists Arcola Energy

Vivarail has announced a long-term partnership with Arcola Energy to develop a hydrogen train for the UK following the success of its D-Trai…

Alstom Unveils Highest-Capacity Welding Robot in the Rail Industry

Alstom's Le Creusot site in France, which specialises in train bogies, has unveiled the highest-capacity welding robot in the rail industry.

218 Russian Railway Stations to have Free Wifi by the End of 2019

The Russian Railways wifi project will see the number of stations in the country with free wifi rise from 136 to 218 by the end of 2019.

New Algorithm Makes Trains Greener for Chinese New Year

Researchers at the university have created an algorithm to assist trains to run at optimal speeds, while also saving energy.

Deutsche Bahn Launches HOLOPLOT 'Laser Beam' Passenger Announcements

Deutsche Bahn and the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsbund (RMV) have teamed up with Berlin-based start-up HOLOPLOT. Their innovative audio solution is a…

Alstom Fits 500th Siemens Vectron Locomotive with ETCS Level 2

Alstom has announced that by the end of 2018 it had fitted and commissioned the 500th Siemens Vectron locomotive with the ETCS level 2 solut…