European DAC Day Conference Brings Migration a Step Closer

At the European DAC Day conference attendees discussed how operational DAC migration can be achieved across Europe by 2030.

Bristol Temple Meads Becomes UK’s First Station Innovation Zone

Bristol Temple Meads train station is to become a testbed for new passenger tech having been named the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’.

HS2 Innovation Accelerator to Harness Artificial Intelligence

HS2 Ltd has opened applications for tech start-ups and SMEs to join the fifth group of its Innovation Accelerator programme. 

ABB to Power More than 300 Stadler Trains in Europe

Stadler Valencia has contracted ABB to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives in Europe with its traction technologies.

DB and Fortescue Partner on Ammonia-Hydrogen Engine and Green Fuel Logistics

Deutsche Bahn and FFI have signed a declaration of intent to work together on an emission-free ammonia-hydrogen engine.

Automatic Train Control Installed on Toronto Transit Line 1

Banedanmark Completes Digital Signalling on Copenhagen S-Bahn

Banedanmark has completed installation of digital CBTC signalling on the last three sections of the Copenhagen S-Bahn.

safe.trAIn Project to Advance Development of AI-Enabled Automated Trains

Siemens AG will lead a consortium to facilitate advances in operating automated regional trains with artificial intelligence (AI).

Dutch Railways to Retrofit ViRM Fleet with Siemens Mobility ETCS Technology

Dutch Railways has chosen Siemens Mobility to retrofit 176 of its ViRM trains with the latest ETCS Level 2 technology.

New Zealand: Alstom to Supply TMS Train Control for KiwiRail

Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply a fully integrated Traffic Management System (TMS) for KiwiRail's network in New Zealand.

DB and Siemens Test Hydrogen Trains with Mobile Refuelling Stations

Deutsche Bahn and Siemens have commenced testing for the Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains along with the mobile hydrogen refuelling process.

SWR Trials Tech Designed to Improve Accessibility for Customers with Vision Loss

South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a three-month trial of a new app designed to improve station accessibility.

TfL Tests New Cooling System on London's Tube Network

Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations.

Alstom to Use ELS-96 Wheel Detection on Railway Lines in Poland

PKP PLK has granted approval to Alstom to use the ELS-96 wheel detector system on railway lines in Poland.

Deutsche Bahn and German Federal Police Open Security Lab in Berlin Station

DB and the Federal Police have opened a security laboratory at Berlin Südkreuz station where they will test new safety tech and services.

Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau

SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS Radio Block Centers (RBC) for the French railway network.

Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains

Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS signalling technology on-board trains in Sweden and Norway.

Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Speed Trains

Hitachi Rail is installing a world-first monitoring system on GWR's high-speed fleet to provide digital data on train wheelset performance. 

Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update

Metrolink's updated earthquake early warning system (EEW) automatically slows down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs.

Renfe-as-a-Service to Contribute to a Sustainable Railway Network

Spain's rail operator, Renfe has presented its Renfe-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform at the first edition of Global Mobility Call.

Germany: Autonomous Regional Rail Travel Takes a Step Closer to Reality

Alstom’s German autonomous rail pilot project has now entered its second phase with testing on two regional trains.

UK: Digital Signalling Installed at Birmingham New Street

All signals at Birmingham New Street station have now been digitalised to meet 21st Century signalling standards. 

AI and LiDAR Sensors Leveraged to Develop Future HS2 Stations

HS2 has announced that OpenSpace Group Ltd is using artificial intelligence (AI) and LiDAR sensors to develop future train stations.