Latest Science and Technology News
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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.
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Avanti West Coast Trains Introduces At-Seat Food and Drink Ordering
Avanti West Coast has introduced a new service known as At-Seat Order that enables customers to have food and drink delivered to their seat.
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Alstom and Long Island Rail Road Partner to Explore Battery Traction
Alstom will work with Long Island Rail Road for an eight-month period to test the feasibility of battery-electric traction on its network.
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BCRRE and Siemens Mobility Partner to Create Centre of Excellence in Goole
The University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility have signed an MoU for a centre of excellence for rail research and innovation in Goole.
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Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Perpetuum
Hitachi Rail has completed its acquisition of digital technology company Perpetuum, giving it a broader digital portfolio.
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Stadler FLIRT Akku Battery Train Demonstrates 185km Range
After a three-year test period Stadler's FLIRT Akku battery-powered train has demonstrated a range of 185km, exceeding expectations.
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Siemens Mobility and VTG Rail Europe Test Automated Brake Testing for Freight Trains
Siemens Mobility and VTG Rail Europe will test the Brake Monitoring System which can perform automated brake testing for freight trains.
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The German Centre for Rail Transport Research during the European Year of Rail 2021
The German Centre for Rail Transport Research (DZSF) has a positive outlook on its activities during the European Year of Rail.
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BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California
BNSF and Wabtec are testing a battery-electric locomotive between Barstow and Stockton (CA) to test the viability of battery technology.
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Network Rail and Partners Launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub
Network Rail and its partners have launched the tram train pilot learning hub, a "comprehensive body of learning" that is free to access.
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First Semi-Autonomous Train Runs on French Rail Network
Success for the Autonomous Train project: a Prima BB 27000 locomotive ran semi-autonomously on the French national rail network under ERTMS.
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Hitachi and Eversholt Rail to Develop GWR Intercity Battery Hybrid Train
Hitachi has partnered with Eversholt Rail to install batteries in a Class 802 Intercity Express Train, removing one of the diesel engines.