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Amtrak Launches FindYourWay App for New York's Penn Station
Amtrak has launched FindYourWay, a real-time customer information beacon technology-enabled app, for exclusive use inside New York Penn Stat…
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Alstom to Equip Adif's Laboratory Trains With Latest ERTMS Technology
Alstom has been awarded a project by the Spanish railway infrastructure manager Adif to equip three laboratory trains with its latest ERTMS …
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Pioneering the use of Liquid Natural Gas as Locomotive Fuel
The locomotives utilise a liquid natural gas “kit” that allows for dual fuel capabilities. FEC’s LNG-Diesel engine technology burns 80% less…
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New Joint Facility to Develop Augmented Vehicle Technology
In the short term, the research undertaken by Surferlab will focus on "the augmented vehicle" to produce connected, cooperative, and autonom…
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New York to Introduce Contactless Ticketing System
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board has voted to approve a contract to phase in a new contactless ticketing system that wi…
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Broadband Flat Panel Antennas: A Paradigm Shift for High-Speed Rail Connectivity
So why flat panel antennas? The rail industry is under pressure to cater to the broadband needs of passengers, many of whom are business tra…
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Review: Wheel Detection Forum 2017 – The Future of Train Tracking
The fourth Wheel Detection Forum has set new benchmarks for this now well established industry event. System integrators, operators, manufac…
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'Design Breakthrough' Helps BART Tackle Noise Pollution
The results are in: the new, reduced-contact wheel profile has shown as much as a 15 dB decrease in interior noise pollution on the current …
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New Signalling System for the London Underground Successfully Tested
The transformation of London Underground's sub-surface lines has reached a milestone, with multiple test trains running on the brand new sig…
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Richard Branson and Virgin Group Invest in Hyperloop One
With this partnership, Richard Branson joined the board of directors and Hyperloop One will rebrand itself as Virgin Hyperloop One in the co…
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Virgin Trains Launches Innovative Tool for Avoiding Rail Disruptions
Virgin Trains has launched an industry first tool aimed at helping customers avoid rail disruption on their journey and get to their destina…
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Autonomous Freight Train Completes Test Run in Australia
Rio Tinto has successfully completed the first fully autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Aus…
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NSW: Removing Signal Coverage Blackspots on the Central Coast Line
Expressions of Interest are now being called to upgrade the mobile telecommunications infrastructure along the 60km stretch of rail line bet…
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UK Government to Invest in Britain’s First Digital Intercity Railway
The Government is developing plans for Britain’s first digital intercity railway in the north, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced …
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New Detection System for Improving Safety at Railway Crossings
A new ultrasonic system for identifying fatigue cracks on points and switches at railway crossings has been developed by TWI Ltd...
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Digitalisation Drives Automation in Track Maintenance
A massive innovation boost increases the level of automation, expands data networks and, ultimately, raises efficiency and quality in track …
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Keeping Up With Change in Wireless Communication
TE Connectivity’s product manager for antennas, explains how train manufacturers and can keep up with the fast pace of change in wireless co…
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Inspection Technologies for Track Maintenance Planning on the Canadian National
Historically railroads have taken a reactive or preventative approach to track maintenance with work undertaken on a fixed schedule or follo…
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Multi-Million Tech Competition Launched to Improve Rail Journeys
£7.9 million is on offer to develop cutting-edge ways to improve the network for passengers in the next round of the Accelerating Innovation…
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Bytemark First to Offer NFC Mobile Ticketing on Apple iOS Devices
Bytemark, Inc. has successfully introduced NFC mobile ticketing on Apple iOS devices as part of their industry-leading mobile ticketing offe…
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UK: New Technology to Ease Overcrowding on Carriages
Passengers can expect easier and more comfortable journeys on the London Overground following the introduction of new technology to ease ove…
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Frauscher Presents Modern Axle Counting System in Bulgaria
At the event in Sofia, Frauscher presented its latest and most innovative solutions, including the modern axle counting system. The company’…
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Siemens USA Opens New Locomotive Service Hub in Delaware
Siemens is opening a new Locomotive Service facility in New Castle, Delaware that will operate as the company’s digital service, supply chai…
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Bombardier China to Provide Propulsion Technology for Nanchang Metro
Nanchang Metro aims to accommodate a passenger increase by extending lines and adding additional vehicles. In support of this project, Bomba…