Technology company Thales will digitise the train signalling system for Deutsche Bahn (DB) in the Stuttgart region. The job is...Thales to digitise signalling system for Deutsche Bahn
When it comes to restoring disruptions on the track, the manual planning for taking track out of service still causes...ProRail uses new DDIO system saving hours to a day in case of train disruptions
The Deutsche Bahn ‘TrainLab’ ICE train drove on the short Goerzbahn track in Berlin last week to find out whether...German ICE test train runs on unused track in Berlin
‘Rail goals EU are achievable, but often promises were made that did not happen’
The European Commission must do more to create a level playing field for the various forms of mobility, so that trains can better compete with air and road transport, says Maurizio Castelletti. He is responsible...Read more
ERTMS tests with Vectron on the Øresund Bridge were successful
After tests on the Øresund Bridge with a Vectron locomotive from Siemens Mobility, the ERTMS installation on the bridge and the transition between the Swedish and the Danish signalling system is validated. This means the...Read more
Elisabeth Werner (DG Move): invest revenues of truck kilometre charge in railways
One of the spearheads in the new Mobility Strategy of the European Union is the pricing of CO2, also for transport. In addition, the proceeds from a kilometre charge for trucks should be used to...Read more
British trade union launches ‘Save Eurostar’ petition
UK rail union RMT launched a political campaign and petition called ‘Save Eurostar’. They fear that a political stand off at national government level risks leaving the future of Eurostar under threat. The operator is...Read more
Germany to fund private rail connections to encourage rail freight
The German government is increasing the funds for private investments in rail connections to encourage shipping goods by rail. From 2021 there will be 34 million euros available, which is more than double compared to...Read more
Deploying railway personnel goes completely digital with RailApp
“Much less hassle with mail, paper and telephone contact, it helps to keep the certification of personnel up-to-date and the administration is more efficient”, says Frank Horstra of VolkerRail about RailApp. The closed transaction and...Read more
UK rail partners battle too-green tracks with Smart Weed System
GB Railfreight (GBRf) is about to step up to the front line of weed control around the UK network. In collaboration with Bayer Environmental Science, Network Rail and several high-tech partners, the large freight operator...Read more
Heavy snow cripples trains in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, heavy snow and strong wind make it difficult for trains this week. On Sunday, trains on the main rail net were suspended for the entire day. This includes rail freight, which was...Read more
Digital track safety systems are increasingly popular in the UK rail market
In recent years, the UK rail industry has been embracing new technologies to both increase track capacity and improve the safety of rail workers. Adrian Calladine, Product Implementation Coordinator at Dual Inventive Ltd, works to...Read more
Operail started converting its first LNG freight locomotive
Operail, an international railway logistics company from Estonia, has started conversion for its first LNG freight locomotive last week. The project was delayed due to Covid, and with the new schedule, the LNG locomotive should...Read more
