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UK: Tap-In, Tap-Out Payments Coming to 50 South East Stations
The DfT has announced the rollout of tap-in and tap-out contactless payments on journeys to both London Stansted and Southend Airports.
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Hotshot Thermal Imaging Train to Prevent Delays on SWR Services
South Western Railway (SWR) & Network Rail have announced trials of new thermal imaging technology that aims to help prevent delays.
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Peninsula Transport Debuts Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot at Paddington
Peninsula Transport has presented the UK’s first ‘next generation’ Superfast Wi-Fi Pilot onboard a GWR Intercity train at Paddington Station…
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Signalling Contract Awarded for Thailand’s Double-Track Railway Expansion
Progress Rail has secured a contract to supply signalling and telecommunications systems for Thailand’s double-track railway programme.
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Brightline & Sotereon.AI to Implement LiDAR on High-Speed Trains
Sotereon.AI and Brightline have announced a partnership to bring LiDAR technology to high-speed rail in the United States.
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Siemens and SBB to Digitalise Interlockings Across Switzerland
Siemens Mobility has signed a long-term strategic framework with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to digitalise interlockings across its network…
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Škoda & Microvast to Develop Battery Systems for BEMUs
Škoda Group has entered a strategic partnership with Microvast to develop next-generation battery systems for public transport vehicles.
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Hitachi Rail to Upgrade Signalling on Bulgaria-Serbia Rail Link
Hitachi Rail and CERB will implement the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) on the Voluyak–Dragoman railway line in Bulgaria.
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GPS-Based Ticketing Trials Expanded Across North of England
The DfT has extended its location-based digital ticketing trial to include Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster.
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Hitachi Rail to Utilise New NVIDIA Technology within HMAX Platform
Hitachi is set to become the first transportation company in the world to utilise NVIDIA's new IGX Thor platform within its HMAX platform.
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Testing to Take Place in Paris as FRMCS Nears Commercial Integration
A team of more than 115 engineers will meet in Paris this month to test interoperability and harmonisation of the FRMCS.
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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.