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Urban Transport – The Future is Smart
A report setting out the implications of rapid and transformative technological change for urban transport was launched today by the Urban T…
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Metrolink's Tier 4 Locomotives to Reduce Emissions by 85%
The cleanest diesel locomotives will be spotted across Southern California this week as Metrolink begins testing Tier 4 locomotives system-w…
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Big Data to Prevent Trains Passing Red Signals
Train accident risk could be lowered even further by using big data to reduce the chances of a train passing a red signal, according to rail…
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Union Pacific: 3D Printing Technology Revolutionises Railroading
While NASA is finding ways to use 3D printing technology to provide necessities for colonising Mars, Union Pacific is applying the same tech…
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World's First 'Railless Train' Unveiled in China
The world's first railless train has been unveiled in Zhuzhou, Central China's Hunan province on 2 June 2017. The 30-meter train, with three…
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Bender UK Announces New Rail Signalling Protection Device
Bender UK unveiled the next generation Rail Signalling protection device at Railtex 2017. Over the 3 day period, customers old and new visit…
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DB Cargo UK Launch Pioneering Digital Route Learning Programme
The Digital Route Learning Programme was created in collaboration with Track Access Services Limited (TAS) and runs high quality footage of …
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UK: New Warning System Helps Make Level Crossings Safer
Four footpath level crossings in Kent and three in Sussex are now safer thanks to a new audible warning device which alerts pedestrians of..…
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Global Cyber Attack Hits Deutsche Bahn
After the NHS in the UK is targeted, the global cyber attack hits Deutsche Bahn computers, affecting digital passenger display boards in sta…
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Adaptable Carriage Unveiled for Mixed Passenger and Freight Rail
The adaptable carriage will for the first time enable train operating companies to carry either passengers or high-value freight. The techno…
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Revolutionising the World of Transportation with Smarter Mobility
Smarter Mobility. Passengers want to be connected, for their travel time to be useful, and they require a seamless journey from door to door…
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Siemens to Acquire Leading Software Provider for Public Transportation
Siemens is planning to acquire HaCon, a leading software provider for public transportation, mobility and logistics. The two parties have...
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Alstom and Airbus Sign Cybersecurity Cooperation Agreement
The increase in cyberattacks and the expansion of the Internet of Things and Big Data require new measures to protect transport systems...
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Alstom and RATP Successfully Test Autonomous Tram Stabling
Alstom and the RATP (Paris Transport Authority), have successfully completed an initial experiment concerning the autonomous stabling of a t…
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Australia: Regional Rail Connectivity Project to Improve Mobile Coverage on Trains
The Andrews Labor Government will fix mobile blackspots along the state’s five busiest regional rail corridors by partnering with Australia'…