Latest Science and Technology News
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UK: New Test Rig Will Expand University of Huddersfield’s Rail Research Capabilities
This summer the University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research will launch Harold 2.0 – a full-scale bogie test rig.
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A Test Train Equipped with Digital Automatic Couplers Has Embarked on Its Journey across Europe
Rail freight revolution: A train equipped with digital automatic couplers had departed on a practical test journey in Germany.
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Wiener Linien's X-Car Metro Trains Get More Information-Rich Passenger Displays
Vienna: Wiener Lienen's new X-car metro trains will feature more information-rich passenger information displays.
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Hitachi Rail Offers New Freight Telematics Product Via IMT Partnership
Hitachi Rail has signed a long-term partnership agreement with IMT to add the company’s monitoring sensors to its digital freight service.
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Leaves on the Line Could Become a Problem of the Past
Experts from industry and academia are developing an on-board system that can identify low adhesion hazards such as leaves on the line.
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SiC Semiconductor Trial on Siemens Mobility Avenio Tram Successfully Concludes in Munich
A trial using silicone carbide semiconductor technology in a Siemens Mobility Avenio tram in Munich has successfully concluded.
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Deutsche Bahn Is Getting into Industrial 3D Printing for Faster, Easier Train Maintenance
Deutsche Bahn says it is getting into industrial 3D printing in order to make the maintenance of its trains faster and easier.
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Enhanced Passenger Information Service Trialled by Network Rail and GWR
Network Rail and GWR are trialling a new information service designed to enable passengers to make more informed decisions.
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Deutsche Bahn Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Protected Species
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is training dogs to detect protected species in order to speed up construction projects.
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Automated Freight Train Testing Picks Up Speed
A joint German-Dutch project to trial the control and remote monitoring of automated freight trains has begun this month.
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Knorr-Bremse Expands its Range of Digital Products for Passenger and Freight
Knorr-Bremse is expanding its range of digital products and services for train manufacturers and rail operators around the world.
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Hitachi Rail Aims to Improve America’s Rail Network
Hitachi Rail is displaying a series of new products aimed at freight railroads and passenger rail operators at the RSSI C&S Exhibition.
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Alstom and Plastic Omnium to Develop Onboard Hydrogen Storage Systems for the Rail Sector
Alstom and Plastic Omnium have signed a MoU to work together on the development of high-end hydrogen storage systems for the railway sector.
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Metrolink to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System
Metrolink will pilot a new technology designed to ensure the safe and rapid slowing and stopping of trains in the event of an earthquake.
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Network Rail to Trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing Technology
Network Rail has chosen Thales Ground Transportation to develop and trial fibre-optic acoustic sensing technology.
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National Rail Enquiries Launches 'Alert Me by WhatsApp'
National Rail has launched Alert Me by WhatsApp, which gives passengers real-time personalised travel information via the messaging app.
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University of Portsmouth Researchers Develop Algorithm to Reduce Rail Delays
Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have developed an algorithm that can cut train delays, allowing services to recover faster.
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Unlimited Free WiFi Now Available to Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street Station
Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station can now get free, unlimited WiFi that’s fast enough to support video calls and streaming.
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DB Partners with Google Maps on Journey Planning
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Google are working together to make it even easier to plan and book rail travel using Google Maps.
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Alstom to Upgrade Miami’s Metromover APM System
Alstom has been selected to provide its Cityflo 650 CBTC solution for the Miami-Dade Metromover automated people mover system.
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Automatic Marshalling – DB Cargo Launches Germany's First Digital Goods Yard
Germany launches its first digital marshalling yard in Munich. DB Cargo is testing numerous technologies to automate marshalling activities.
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Euston Station First in UK to Make Announcements in British Sign Language
Euston has become the first station in the UK to offer updates on disruptions in British Sign Language, making the station more accessible.
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Siemens Partners with Academia to Research Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier Technology
Siemens Mobility and HI ERN have signed an MoU to research use of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology in rail transport.