Research & Testing News
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Britain's Rail Industry Prepares for the Age of the Digital Train
The rail industry has come together to highlight the current challenges facing the railway in the digital age, and how technology will help …
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'Technically Complex' Tank Wagon Certified in Russia
The Type 15-6913 tank wagon is designed for carrying molten sulphur, with its capacity of 44 m3 or 72 tonnes offering an increase of 9 tonne…
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The Role of Academia in the Rail Industry
Technology is evolving, and for this to occur it must happen not just at an industry level. The role of academia in the rail industry has ne…
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Thales UK Transportation Business Achieves Investor in Innovations Award
The Transportation business of Thales UK achieves the prestigious Investor in Innovations Award. Thales Transportation operates in the UK as…
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Platform 'Gap Fillers' Trial Reduces Incidents at Platform/Train Interface
A trial by Heathrow Express to use platform gap fillers has significantly reduced the number of incidents at the platform / train interface.…
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Autumn Statement: 'Significant Additional Funding' for UK Transport
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, announced yesterday in his Autumn Statement to Parliament, 'significant additional funding' for…
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DB's Mindbox – In-house Innovation
It is becoming increasingly clear that the rail industry must focus heavily on innovation. Deutsche Bahn takes its innovation in-house with …
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mira: Monitoring Intelligence for Rail
Monitoring Intelligence for Rail – the value-added rail system from Schenck Process. The most important goal in rail transport today is the …