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UK: Siemens Mobility to Deliver Signalling and Control Systems for Network Rail
Siemens Mobility has secured first place on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework, which will upgrade Britain's rail network.
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Belgium: De Lijn, CAF and OTIV Test AI to Enhance Tram Safety
Flemish transport operator, De Lijn is collaborating with CAF and OTIV to deploy AI technology to enhance the safety of trams in Belgium.
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SNCF Réseau Advances Development of FRMCS-5G
SNCF Réseau has provided an update on the development of FRMCS-5G through its involvement in prototype projects across Europe.
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ABB to Supply Traction Package for Queensland's New Trains
ABB has been awarded a 150 million AUD contract to power trains for Australia’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP).
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Deutsche Bahn Begins Testing for High Speed Internet on Trains
Testing is now underway on infrastructure to create 5G corridors along tracks in Germany, paving the way for high-speed internet on trains.
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Siemens Mobility Wins HS2 Contract for Station Management Systems
Siemens Mobility will deliver the station building systems for all HS2 stations: Curzon Street, Interchange, Old Oak Common and Euston.
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San Francisco's Muni Metro to Undergo Train Control Upgrade
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will modernise the train control system for the city's Muni Metro network.
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UK: Avanti West Coast Introduces Wayfinding Technology
Avanti West Coast has begun implementing new wayfinding technology to aid visually impaired travellers in navigating stations in its network…
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UK: Network Rail Partners with ZSL to Monitor Dormouse Activity
Network Rail has begun working with the ZSL to widen its understanding of animal and plant life along railway lines in the South of the UK.
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Porterbrook Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powered Trains
Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter at the Long Marston Rail Innovation…
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First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling
The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling.
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UK Government Announces £5.3 Million in FOAK Grants
The UK government is investing 5.3 million GBP in FOAK funding to make the nation's railways more modern, efficient and accessible.
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Alstom to Equip RER Lines with NExTEO Signalling Technology
Alstom has been awarded a 300 million EUR contract to equip the RER B and D lines in Île-de-France with NExTEO signalling technology.
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Brightline to Deploy Autonomous Railway Inspection Technology in Florida
Brightline has awarded a contract to ENSCO Rail to provide autonomous railway inspection technology for its expanded Florida network.
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Stadler Prepares DB Locomotives for ETCS Rollout
Deutsche Bahn (DB), Stadler and AngelStar are preparing Alstom-made locomotives in Germany for the European Train Control System (ETCS).
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Norfolk Southern Launches Machine Vision Inspection Tech
Norfolk Southern is deploying digital train inspection portals to enhance rail safety across its US network.
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CSX and Siemens Mobility to Deploy Digital Solutions for Freight Rail
Class I freight railroad company, CSX has expanded its partnership with Siemens Mobility to implement digital solutions for freight rail.
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Alstom and FLOX Robotics Collaborate on Wildlife Protection Technology
Alstom and FLOX Robotics have announced a collaborative project that will deploy technology to help avoid railway wildlife collisions.
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Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line
Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway have demonstrated that digital signalling on the Northern City Line is ready for passenger service…
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Knorr-Bremse to Equip Swedish High-Speed Trains with Braking Systems for Alstom
Knorr-Bremse will equip Alstom's high-speed trains for Sweden with a range of technologies, including the latest CubeControl braking system.
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Siemens Mobility and ÖBB Commission Further ETCS in Austria
Siemens Mobility and ÖBB have commissioned ETCS Level 2 on a 57-kilometre route between Linz and Vöcklabruck in Austria.
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Alstom to Supply Irish Rail with Smartlock Interlocking and ETCS in Cork
Alstom will provide its Smartlock computer-based interlocking system and ETCS for Irish Rail's Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network.
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Network Rail and SBB to Collaborate on Deploying AI Technologies
Network Rail has signed a MoU with SBB to collaborate on deploying technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) on the railway.
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Eurostar Deploys Biometric Check-In System at London St Pancras
Eurostar Group has rolled out a contactless, biometric check-in system to improve efficiency at London St Pancras Station.