IRS Day 2: optimising asset management and new sensor technologies
IRS 2023With the rail industry grappling with the challenges of ageing infrastructure, the imperative for innovation has never been more pronounced. On Tuesday, 6 November, just under 100 attendees gathered at the Intelligent Rail Summit (IRS)...Read more
Digital freight wagon by VTG and Knorr-Bremse sets out on UK trial
Leasing company VTG Rail UK and Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems have introduced Britain to what they call a digital freight wagon. The partners have unveiled an example of rolling stock that’s connected to more than just...Read more
The end of the iconic Parisian paper t+ tickets is in sight
It’s one step closer to the end of an era in Paris. From 21 September 2023, cardboard carnets – packs of 10 t+ tickets will no longer be available for sale at all stations on the...Read more
Why new legal requirements are necessary for better cyber security in rail
BackgroundFor most of its history, rail has been a sector rather closed to new technologies. In terms of its operation to date, the key aspect emphasised both at legislative and executive level has been security...Read more
UK East Coast Digital signalling upgrade means January diversions
Enabling work at weekends in early January and mid-February will mean diverted services on the East Coast Main Line. The work will hasten the introduction of digital signalling ETCS to the route famous for the...Read more
Czech Railways extends reservation period by moving from paper to digital
Czech Railways is extending the pre-sale period for reservations from closing two hours before departure to 30 minutes by means of a test for several train services, made possible by digital improvements and displays installed...Read more
Renfe pours millions into development of new ticketing system
Renfe has earmarked 234 million euros for investment in a new system for ticket sales. The Spanish operator is looking for more functionalities and better scalability.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
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
These are the nominees of the RailTech Innovation Awards 2022
At RailTech Europe 2022, Innovation Awards will be awarded to five railway innovations. Who are this year’s nominees and what are their innovations? Read more