Topic: German Centre for Rail Traffic Research (DZSF)

Brenner Base Tunnel underground junction not compliant with regulations

A new report concludes that an underground connection to the Brenner Base Tunnel in Germany would not be fully compliant with the current regulations. A connection point underground, instead of the normal above-ground, is preferred...Read more

03-03-2022|3 comments|author: Esther Geerts

Magazine ‘Climate Change Adaptation of Rail’ is out now

The effects of climate change – more flooding, heat waves and storms – are not just in the future anymore. At the moment, many railways are vulnerable to extreme weather conditions, and research into and...Read more

01-02-2022|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Two new ATO research projects launched in Germany

The German Centre for Rail Traffic Research starts two new Automatic Train Operation (ATO) projects this year. The performance of a train driver will be compared with ATO, and the risk acceptance will be examined....Read more

26-11-2020|Comment|author: Esther Geerts