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Southeastern Unveils 3D Maps to Aid Station Navigation
Southeastern has announced a new programme that aims to update and improve online maps for 139 stations across its rail network.
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Hitachi Rail to Provide Digital Solutions & Service Support for Kuala Lumpur's Ampang Line
Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to provide advanced digital solutions & long-term service support (LTSS) for Kuala Lumpur's Ampang Line.
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GTR and Siemens Mobility Complete ETCS Upgrade on Class 717 Fleet
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) and Siemens Mobility have upgraded 25 Class 717 trains to operate with the latest specification of ETCS.
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GPS Ticketing Trial Launched Between Harrogate & Leeds
Trials of a new GPS-based ticketing technology have launched on Northern trains between Leeds and Harrogate.
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Škoda Group Launches Software-Defined ETCS
At TRAKO, The Signalling Company, part of the Škoda Group, presented its European Train Control System (ETCS) solution.
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Siemens Reaches Grade of Automation 2 with New CBTC System for Frankfurt
Siemens Mobility and the Frankfurt Transport Company have announced successful testing of the city metro's new Digital Train Control System.
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Nokia & DB Deploy World's First Commercial 1900 MHz 5G Radio Network in Germany
Nokia and DB have announced the successful deployment of the world’s first commercial 1900 MHz (n101) 5G radio network solution.
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Network Rail Completes In-Cab Signalling Test Using LNER Azuma Train
Network Rail has completed a series of at-speed tests of digital in-cab signalling utilising an LNER Azuma train.
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Alstom Receives Type Approval for ETCS Onboard System for Traxx Locomotives
The Traxx Universal locomotive, which has been equipped with Alstom's EbiCab 2000 ETCS solution, has received type approval for operation.
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DfT Announces 26 Passenger Experience Improvement Projects Across UK Rail
The DfT has announced the commencement of twenty-six new projects aimed at improving passenger passenger experience on the UK's rail network…
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UK: GPS-Based Ticketing Technology Trial Begins Across the Midlands
Rail passengers in the Midlands will have the chance to take part in a trial of a new GPS-based ticketing technology from 01 September 2025.
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InGa-Z Digital System Supports Rail Freight Efficiency in Germany
Within a joint venture, Hitachi Rail has introduced a digital solution to improve efficiency at intermodal freight terminals in Germany.
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DB Cargo UK begins ETCS Installation on Class 66 Fleet at Toton Depot
DB Cargo UK has commenced installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives.
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Siemens Mobility Norway to Install Signalling & CBTC System for Diakonhjemmet Station
Siemens Mobility Norway has been awarded a contract to provide a signalling and train control system for Oslo's new Diakonhjemmet Station.
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Amey Begins US Expansion with Contract for Long Island Rail Road
Amey will deliver a new Enterprise Asset Management Implementation System for the Long Island Rail Road in its first contract in the US.
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China: Wireless Double-Heading Coupling System Introduced at Nanning Depot
A new close-range wireless double-heading coupling system has been deployed on 148 HXD1C locomotives at the Nanning depot in southern China.
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San Francisco: Muni Metro's Train Control Upgrade Supported By State Grant
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has secured state funding to support an upgrade to the Muni train control system.
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Hitachi Rail Acquires Omnicom
Hitachi Rail has announced the acquisition of Omnicom, the digital rail monitoring business, from Balfour Beatty.
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New Dispatching System to Improve S-Bahn Operations in Berlin
Hitachi Rail and DB InfraGO have introduced a new digital dispatching system for Berlin’s S-Bahn network, replacing an outdated platform.
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SYSTRA to Assist in UK Transition to FRMCS
SYSTRA UK and Ireland has announced it will be assist the Rail Safety and Standards Boards (RSSB) in the UK's switch to FRMCS.
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Metro de Madrid Awards Contract to Support Automation of Line 6
Metro de Madrid has appointed a joint venture of SYSTRA and Ardanuy to support the automation of Line 6, introducing GoA 4.
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Keolis & MBTA Launch Renewable Diesel Pilot Across Boston
Keolis and the MBTA have launched a new renewable diesel pilot in order to reduce harmful emissions across Boston.
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Stadler Opens New Signalling Office in Atlanta
Stadler has opened a new signalling office in Atlanta, Georgia, the first step of a major international expansion of its signalling division…
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San Francisco Advances Muni Metro Train Control Upgrade
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has launched the next phase of its Muni Metro Train Control Upgrade Project.