DB invests 15 million in smart sensors for more punctual rail traffic

Deutsche Bahn invests 15 million euros in an innovative smart sensor technology to increase the punctuality of the rail operation. The sensors will be tested on Hamburg S-Bahn vehicles in early 2021. The German rail company has already integrated sensors in the rail infrastructure and vehicle to increase the reliability of rail traffic. DB will upgrade the smart switches on more busy routes.

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DB invests 15 million in smart sensors for more punctual rail traffic

Deutsche Bahn invests 15 million euros in an innovative smart sensor technology to increase the punctuality of the rail operation. The sensors will be tested on Hamburg S-Bahn vehicles in early 2021. The German rail company has already integrated sensors in the rail infrastructure and vehicle to increase the reliability of rail traffic. DB will upgrade the smart switches on more busy routes.

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