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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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Fraunhofer Conduct Research on Noise Emissions in Rail
Environmental noise has a huge impact on human health and quality of life. Reducing noise emissions in rail is an important step in dealing …
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Phasor to Develop Next Generation Electronically Steerable Antennas Featuring DSM Dyneema’s Advanced Radome Solution
...together with DSM, they are developing a unique protective cover (radome) made with Dyneema® for phased array, electronically steerable a…
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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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PROSE Examines Whether a Light Rail System Can Be Operated Autonomously in the Open in Europe
The “Waldenburgerbahn” has been operated between Liestal and Waldenburg in the canton of Basel since 1880. This traditional light rail syste…
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A Sustainable Global Transportation Network
A Sustainable Global Transportation Network, by Forbo Flooring. With Earth Day taking place tomorrow, we take the time to reflect on the mea…
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The 3D Printing Revolution at Deutsche Bahn
3D printing at Deutsche Bahn is making the German state-owned transport and logistics company faster, more reliable and more convenient for …
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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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PROSE Sets New Standard With VisualCSV Rail Software Solution
The client-server application is a multilingual, Windows-based diagnostic and statistics tool, which ensures the smooth exchange of data bet…
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Thales Acquires Pioneers of Real-Time Big Data Analytics
Thales has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the US company Guavus, a pioneer in real-time Big Data analytics.
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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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Innovation for You
Seventeen machines, new service offers and smart assistance systems - at this year's iaf Plasser & Theurer is entirely dedicated to Innovati…
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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'…
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To Wifi and Beyond - Getting Online is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Railway-News chatted with Wifi SPARK, to find out about their recent launch of the 'Continuously Connected Passenger Journey' across Chilter…