UK transport secretary Grant Shapps is adamant that the strike on the railways of Great Britain will not lead to...British ports to take the first hit following rail strikes
HyperloopTT and Hitachi Rail have co-developed a digital simulator that is adapted to hyperloop technology, the companies announce on Friday....HyperloopTT and Hitachi Rail adapt ERTMS simulators for hyperloop pods
Deutsche Bahn (DB) on Wednesday announced plans to overhaul its existing high-density railway network and expand it by 5,500 kilometres.DB to overhaul and expand high-density railway lines
More political will, industry awareness and coordination required for climate adaptation
While the railway companies, operators, infrastructure managers and stakeholders are doing their part in combatting climate change and adapting to extreme weather, the combined effort falls short of what is required. Furthermore, the level of...Read more
These are the winners of the RailTech Innovation Awards 2022
ThioTrack, CGI, The Decarbonisation Company en Servail were the recipients of the RailTech Europe Innovation Awards 2022 on Tuesday night. The companies won in the categories Infrastructure, Digitalisation, Technology & Design and Start-up, respectively. Read more
HS2 to deliver seamless mobile connectivity
Soon there will be no escape. Not even underground. “I’m going into a tunnel, so I might lose you” will be thing of the past if Britain’s new high speed rail line lives up to technical...Read more
Future rail communication systems: between efficiency and cyber threats
New communication technologies will lead to significant improvements in terms of digital transformation and more efficient train control. At the same time, increasing digitalisation is exposing the rail sector to cyber threats as never before....Read more
UK Strike Day One: Almost all out, almost all stop
Solidarity with the strike on the UK railway network has been very high on day one. The members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport trades union (RMT) have been picketing depots, signalling centres and stations...Read more
‘ERTMS deployment is stuck in a vicious circle’
The on-board roll out of ETCS is behind schedule because there is little incentive for operators to invest in the system when they can still run on class-B systems, says Marcin Wojcik, Policy Officer at...Read more
RailTech Europe 2022 officially kicks off
After a digital edition last year, RailTech Europe 2022 has kicked off live this Tuesday. Companies from all over the railway sector showcase their products at the exhibition, and at the conference, the Digital Railway...Read more
London transport deal needed says RIA
A multi-year deal is best for London and the UK, says the Railway Industry Association. The body that represents the interests of the railway supply chain has written an open letter to the transport secretary...Read more
Up to 80% reduction in energy use and costs with innovative lighting of safety walkways on yards
Partner article“Installing RailLight® in railway yards has great advantages: no light pollution, improved safety, up to 80 percent savings in energy consumption and costs, and lower CO2 emissions,” says Peter Mars, export manager Europe at Triolight,...Read more
Less than 24 hours to go until RailTech Europe 2022
On Tuesday, RailTech Europe 2022 will kickoff in Utrecht, the Netherlands. This three-day international gathering of railway professionals will feature a conference, workshops, an exhibition area including an outside equipment and vehicle demonstration site, as...Read more