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Eurostar Deploys Biometric Check-In System at London St Pancras

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.

Digital S-Bahn 2.0 to Be Trialed in Hamburg

Digital S-Bahn 2.0 to Be Trialed in Hamburg

Deutsche Bahn, Hamburg and Siemens Mobility will introduce an upgraded intelligent operations control system for the Digital S-Bahn.

Deutsche Bahn and Industry Trial Fully Automated Trains

Deutsche Bahn and Industry Trial Fully Automated Trains

Germany to test automatic train driving as part of the 'Digital Rail Germany' initiative. Findings are to be presented at InnoTrans 2026.

Hitachi Rail Pilots New Solution for Testing Digital Signalling in Queensland

Hitachi Rail Pilots New Solution for Testing Digital Signalling i...

Hitachi Rail is piloting its ‘Over and Back’ testing solution to deliver ETCS digital signalling for Queensland’s Cross River Rail project.

UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade

UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade

As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, the Class 700 Thameslink fleet will be upgraded to the latest version of ETCS.

BMDV-Funded Project to Establish 5G Network along Germany’s Railway

BMDV-Funded Project to Establish 5G Network along Germany’s...

BMDV is funding a project for Deutsche Bahn, Ericsson, O2 Telefónica and Vantage Towers develop a 5G network along Germany's railway. 

Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Network Maintenance

Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Net...

Northern has announced plans to equip up to 40 of its trains with data collection kits to improve predictive maintenance on the rail network.

Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots

Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots

Škoda Group's latest project will focus on incorporating automated technologies into a comprehensive smart depot ecosystem for tram operators.

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