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Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) support train operators by improving safety, reducing costs, optimising energy use and enhancing operational efficiency. These systems may include automated warnings, speed supervision, hazard detection and performance monitoring to assist with safe and efficient train operation.
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Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring solutions use sensors and data analytics to assess the health of railway assets – from rolling stock components such as bogies and wheels to track and infrastructure elements like points and switches. By detecting wear or faults early, these systems enable planned maintenance, prevent critical failures, minimise delays and provide valuable insights into asset performance over time.
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Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is vital as more aspects of rail operations become digital. A hacked operating system can cause disruption, damage infrastructure, harm people and damage a brand’s reputation. Operational and information technologies often share environments, creating attack routes through systems such as Wi-Fi, infotainment, CCTV or passenger information. Suppliers in this category provide solutions to protect railway assets, detect threats and respond to incidents effectively.
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Railway Sensors
Suppliers in this category provide sensors for railway infrastructure and rolling stock, including condition monitoring, acceleration, temperature, CO₂, VOC and rotation rate sensors. Many also offer customised solutions to meet specific operational needs as well as sensor maintenance services.
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Surroundings & Obstacle Detection
Suppliers in this category provide equipment that helps train operators and infrastructure managers monitor their surroundings and detect obstacles. Products include external cameras, mirrors and sensors designed to improve safety and operational awareness.
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Surveillance · CCTV
Surveillance / CCTV allows for visual and audio recordings over priority areas. This page contains all the latest information, news, videos, images and articles on all aspects of Rail Surveillance / CCTV. You will also find a list of Rail Surveillance / CCTV suppliers from around the world.
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Telematics & Asset Tracking
Suppliers in this category provide telematics and asset tracking solutions for the rail sector, including train management and vehicle location systems. These systems transmit real-time information such as location, temperature, humidity and incident data to support operational efficiency, asset management and fleet movement control. They help operators monitor train positions, manage fleet operations, optimise schedules and respond quickly to delays or disruptions, using technologies such as GPS tracking, automatic location reporting and integrated control platforms.
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Train Health Monitoring
Train health monitoring systems continuously assess the condition of rolling stock components to detect faults, wear and performance issues before they lead to failures. These solutions use sensors, diagnostics and data analytics to monitor elements such as bogies, wheels, braking systems and power units. Suppliers in this category offer real-time monitoring technologies that support predictive maintenance and operational reliability.
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Train Management · Vehicle Location
Train management and vehicle location systems provide real-time tracking of rolling stock across the rail network. These solutions help operators monitor train positions, manage fleet movements, optimise operations and respond quickly to delays or disruptions. Suppliers in this category offer technologies such as GPS tracking, automatic location reporting and fleet control platforms.
Monitoring & Diagnostics News
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Sensors for Efficient Condition Monitoring
Althen will present its range of sensors for condition monitoring at Sensor+Test on 6–8 May 2025, optimising performance with real-time data…
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How Video is Making Automatic Passenger Counting More Accurate & Affordable
Icomera discusses the introduction of artificial intelligence to improve the capabilities of automatic passenger counting technologies.
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Modern Rail Tech to Mitigate Natural Hazards
Rail infrastructure is often vulnerable to rockfalls and landslides – Sensonic looks at how fiber optic sensing can mitigate these risks.
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Solid State Relays with Diagnostics
celduc relais has developed a range of Solid State Relays with diagnostic functionality to improve real-time monitoring and maintenance.
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Optimise Your Railway Operations with Frauscher's Point Control System
Frauscher’s Point Control System is designed with flexibility to ensure seamless integration with point machines across the industry.
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GIS Is Tracking the Construction of California’s High-Speed Rail
This case study from Esri details how the California High Speed Rail Authority adopted ArcGIS technology to track project activities.
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ImpactSentinel COMPACT: Enhancing Rockfall & Landslide Monitoring for Railway Safety
ImpactSentinel COMPACT from INGLAS is a proven highly effective solution for monitoring geological hazards in rail environments.
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MTA Announces Pilot Programme for TrackInspect System
The MTA has announced a new pilot programme with Google Public Sector to further develop its TrackInspect prototype system.
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CETEST and ASC Sensors Set New Standards in Rail Technology Certification
ASC Sensors and CETEST are collaborating to address critical measuring and evaluation challenges for rail manufacturers.
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UK: Hitachi Rail Commercialises New AI Rail Maintenance Technology
Hitachi Rail, alongside partners Connected Places Catapult, have announced the commercialisation of a new AI rail maintenance technology.
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What is a False Positive?
Sensonic breaks down the terms ‘true positive’ and ‘false positive’ in the content of railway inspection and testing.
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US: CTA to Pilot Automated ROW Intrusion Detection System
The Chicago Transit Board has approved a $60,000 funding award to STV for the development of a new pilot project to detect ROW intrusions.
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Navigating the Final Stretch of Winter: Protecting Mountain Railways from Seasonal Hazards
Impact Sentinel has developed advanced sensor technology to help rail operators manage the risks posed by cold weather conditions.
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What is Distributed Acoustic Sensing - How Does it Work?
DAS has gained traction across various industries, including transportation, due to highly accurate real-time monitoring.
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SENSIT: Exhibitions 2025
SENSIT will be presenting new products at trade shows and exhibitions in 2025, including Rail Business Days, Hannover Messe and SENSOR+TEST.
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Giant Strides Managing the Tusk Train Interface
Sensonic provides an update on its elephant security and detection project in the East Coast region of Indian Railways.
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Case Study: Implementation of Yard Management System (YMS) at LTG Infra
A case study from Petrosoft.pl examines how LTG Infra implemented the Yard Management System (YMS) to manage railway sidings.
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Siemens Mobility Wins Infrastructure and Service Contracts for HS2
Siemens Mobility has been awarded four contracts by HS2, totalling over £560 million in worth.
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Frauscher Supplies EULYNX-Compliant Object Controllers ‘Point’ and ‘Train Detection’
Frauscher Sensor Technology will supply EULYNX-compliant object controllers for point control and train detection in Finland.
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Sweden: Alstom Signs 10 Year Maintenance Contract for Norrtåg Fleet
Alstom has signed a new 10-year contract for the maintenance of Swedish operator VR's Norrtåg fleet.
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How Cross-Sector Collaboration and Technology Are Shaping Tomorrow's Workforce
Icomera looks back at the ‘Making Connections National Transit Workforce Conference', which showcased innovative technologies.
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Robotic Multi-Sensor Platform for Precise 3D Modelling
DGNSS Sensors has been carrying out innovative laser scanning to precisely map the reality of interiors, buildings and landscapes since 1996…
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Dual Inventive & Network Rail to Boost Adoption of ZKL 3000 RC
Dual Inventive and Network Rail have signed a Collaborative Working Agreement to increase usage of the ZKL 3000 RC product across the UK.
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VIAVI Selected by TDC NET to Enable Network Transformation
Viavi Solutions Inc. has announced that TDC NET has selected NITRO® AIOps for end-to-end network monitoring.





