Behind Vossloh and StrainLabs’ Smart Bolts
INTERVIEWSmart bolts with an integrated sensor for remote monitoring, developed by the Swedish start-up Strainlabs, are one of the first Internet of Things (IoT) products to be monitorable on the Vossloh connect platform. RailTech discusses...Read more
ERTMS 2024 Conference: Shaping the Future of Rail Traffic Management
Valenciennes (France), a city with a long-standing railway tradition, will be the European ERTMS capital from 23 until 25 April 2024. Hosted by the EU Agency for Railways, this conference represents a pivotal moment for...Read more
Network Rail signals huge train control revamp
Britain’s railway signalling and control system is set to undergo the biggest shake-up in the history of the network. The infrastructure agency, Network Rail, has announced a decade-long plan to overhaul and modernise the train...Read more
‘Energy saving mode’ on displays saves DB thousands of kilowatt hours
Train stations across Germany have been implementing an energy-saving measure aimed at reducing electricity consumption since Sunday. Around 1,800 displays installed nationwide now automatically switch off background lighting during periods of no train service, resulting...Read more
Turnit and Samtrafiken launch Swedish National Distribution System
After more than two years of work, a new digital infrastructure service has been launched in Sweden: the Swedish National Distribution System (NDS). By facilitating streamlined ticket sales and improved cross-selling opportunities for operators, the...Read more
The rail sector needs harmonisation in EU cybersecurity legislation
InterviewMarta García, Technical Affairs Manager at the European Rail Supply Industry Association (UNIFE), sheds light on the current cybersecurity-related legislative framework impacting the rail industry, as well as the urgent need for harmonisation and collaboration...Read more
RailTech Europe`24: furthering digitalisation in European rail
RailTech Europe`24In Europe, initiatives are driving the transition to a digital railway era, with a focus on upgrading signalling systems, implementing AI, and enhancing cybersecurity. Following the morning’s discussions on the future of rail projects at...Read more
Siemens Mobility invests 116 million euros in new UK factory
Siemens Mobility has revealed plans to invest 100 million pounds (116 million euros) in a state-of-the-art factory in Chippenham, Wiltshire, as part of its strategy to enhance its rail infrastructure capabilities. The new facility will...Read more
Alstom ink maintenance deal for polish railway traffic control systems
Alstom recently signed a maintenance agreement with PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK), the entity overseeing Poland’s national railway network. The two-year deal aims to provide post-warranty maintenance for various railway traffic control devices and...Read more
RailTech Europe ’24: Is ATO a fit for Norway?
InterviewCecilie Bjørlykke and Ingar Østerby, both Senior Advisers at the Norwegian Railway Directorate (NRD), shed light on Norway’s exploration of integrating Automatic Train Operation (ATO) with its European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). This discussion...Read more
Workshop: smart sensors for effective light rail maintenance
Railtech europeAt RailTech Europe on 6 and 7 March, various free workshops will be given, which we’ll put in the spotlight here. In this workshop, Sensornet will share how they create useful information to be used...Read more
Workshop: Mobile Solutions for Tomorrow’s Railways
RailTech EuropeAt RailTech Europe on 6 and 7 March in Utrecht, the Netherlands, various free workshops will be given, which we’ll put in the spotlight here. In the workshop ‘All Aboard the Digital Express: Mobile Solutions...Read more
Cybersecurity for rail systems – how to maintain it in the digital age
Although in fairly moderate steps, the rail industry is moving towards the digital age without a return ticket. What does rail need, to be comprehensively secured on the verge of the digital age? Read more