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UK: TfL Go App Update to Provide Contactless & Oyster History
TfL has released a new update to its free TfL Go app, allowing users to better track their fare and journey history directly within the app.
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UK: Contactless Payment Coming to 47 More Stations Across the South East
The DfT has announced that an additional 47 stations across the South East of the UK are set to receive contactless ticketing technology.
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Alstom to Deliver Madrid’s First Driverless Metro Line
Alstom been contracted by Metro de Madrid to upgrade the signalling system of Line 6, making it the city's first fully driverless metro line…
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Hitachi Rail to Acquire Omnicom for Digital Asset Management
Hitachi Rail has announced an agreement to acquire Omnicom, a digital rail monitoring business currently owned by Balfour Beatty.
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UK: LiDAR Technology to Enhance Level Boarding on Metro Fleet
Southeastern, Network Rail, and Cordel have partnered to improve platform accessibility for Southeastern’s potential new Metro fleet.
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Live Travel Information Returns to Screens at London Euston Station
Network Rail is trialling the reintroduction of live travel information on the large advertisement screens at London Euston station.
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Google Street View Now Available in London's Busiest Stations
Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail, and Google have collaborated to bring Google Street View to 18 of London’s busiest stations.
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US: Stadler to Modernise Rail Signalling System in Atlanta
MARTA has contracted Stadler to replace its signalling system with an advanced Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC) solution.
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DB Cargo UK Opens ETCS Training Centre in Doncaster
DB Cargo UK has launched a new training centre at its Doncaster HQ to prepare for the rollout of the European Train Control System (ETCS).
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TBL1+ Train Protection System Approved for Belgian Rail Network
Škoda Group's The Signalling Company (TSC) has certified its new TBL1+ automatic train protection system for Belgium's rail network.
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Hitachi Rail Invests CAD 100 Million in Next-Gen CBTC Technology
Toronto: Hitachi Rail is investing CAD 100 million in its next generation communications-based train control system.
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Renfe Affirms Commitment to Real-Time Data Sharing
At Global Mobility Call, Renfe has reaffirmed its dedication to improving passenger experience by embracing real-time data sharing.
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Alstom's APS Catenary-Free Technology Extends Barcelona’s Tramway
Alstom's APS catenary-free technology has made its debut on the Spanish rail network, equipping Barcelona's new tramway extension.
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Northern Introduces Remote Engine Monitoring on Class 170 Trains
Northern and Porterbrook have implemented real-time remote engine monitoring on the Class 170 Turbostar trains operating across Yorkshire.
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Alstom Delivers Driving Simulator for Bucharest's New Metro Trains
Alstom has delivered a driving simulator to Bucharest’s metro operator, Metrorex to support driver training for its new Metropolis trains.
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New National Automatic Train Protection System Approved for the Belgium Rail Network
A new national automatic train protection system, the TBL1+, has been approved for the Belgian rail network.
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Hamburg-Berlin Line to Get Gigabit Data Rates on Trains
The Hamburg-Berlin railway line is set to become Germany's innovative route for mobile communications with gigabit data rates on trains.
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Alstom Partners with Centech to Accelerate Rail Innovation in Canada
Alstom has formalised a partnership with Centech to accelerate the development of innovative and sustainable rail solutions in Canada.
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Hitachi Rail to Provide Communication Systems for Etihad Rail
Hitachi Rail has been selected as the master systems integrator for Etihad Rail’s first passenger rail service in the United Arab Emirates.
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Hitachi Rail to Implement Etihad Rail MaaS Solution
Hitachi Rail has been selected to deliver a Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solution for Etihad Rail's network in the UAE.
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Hitachi Rail to Modernise Lisbon Metro's Passenger Information System
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to modernise the Passenger Information System for the Lisbon Metro network.
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Hitachi Rail's HMAX to Optimise Copenhagen Metro
The Copenhagen Metro has contracted Hitachi Rail to deliver a customised version of its HMAX digital asset management solution.
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Škoda Presents Smart Depot Project at InnoTrans 2024
During InnoTrans 2024, Škoda Group presented its Smart Depot project, which uses autonomous technologies to enhance public transport.
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InnoTrans 2024: Alstom and Airbus Address Cybersecurity in Rail
Alstom and Airbus Protect have marked a significant achievement in their partnership to enhance cybersecurity in the rail sector.