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Deutsche Bahn and German Federal Police Open Security Lab in Berlin Station

Deutsche Bahn and German Federal Police Open Security Lab in Berl...

DB and the Federal Police have opened a security laboratory at Berlin Südkreuz station where they will test new safety tech and services.

Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau

Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau

SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS Radio Block Centers (RBC) for the French railway network.

Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains

Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains

Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS signalling technology on-board trains in Sweden and Norway.

Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Speed Trains

Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Spee...

Hitachi Rail is installing a world-first monitoring system on GWR's high-speed fleet to provide digital data on train wheelset performance. 

Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update

Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update

Metrolink's updated earthquake early warning system (EEW) automatically slows down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs.

Renfe-as-a-Service to Contribute to a Sustainable Railway Network

Renfe-as-a-Service to Contribute to a Sustainable Railway Network

Spain's rail operator, Renfe has presented its Renfe-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform at the first edition of Global Mobility Call.

Germany: Autonomous Regional Rail Travel Takes a Step Closer to Reality

Germany: Autonomous Regional Rail Travel Takes a Step Closer to R...

Alstom’s German autonomous rail pilot project has now entered its second phase with testing on two regional trains.

UK: Digital Signalling Installed at Birmingham New Street

UK: Digital Signalling Installed at Birmingham New Street

All signals at Birmingham New Street station have now been digitalised to meet 21st Century signalling standards. 

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