Intelligent Platform Bar will increase safety at train stations
Dutch company Conclusion ForeyeT has developed two innovative solutions for the rail sector: the Intelligent Platform Clock (IPC) and the Intelligent Platform Bar Lite (IPBL). They can be used to count passengers and increase safety...Read more
Austrian train stations powered with green electricity
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has reached a new milestone in implementing the energy-saving policy. The company provided green electricity for all train stations, offices, workshops and container cranes. On that occasion, ÖBB installed the restyled...Read more
Arcola Energy assists Vivarail to develop hybrid train
British engineering company Arcola Energy has concluded a long-term cooperation agreement with Vivarail. The parties will work together in developing a hydrogen/battery hybrid train in the United Kingdom and de-carbonising its rail sector. Arcola Energy is...Read more
Porterbrook converts train into Innovation Hub
British rolling stock operating company Porterbrook has converted a four-car Class 319 train into Innovation Hub. The modified unit will become a static testbed for the development of new ideas and hasten improvements to passenger...Read more
Thales develops drones for autonomous trains
French technology group Thales is developing a concept of special drones for Automatic Train Operation (ATO). The air vehicles will be equipped with advanced optronics, infra-red sensors and other integrating leading technologies. The drones will...Read more
UNIFE calls for European platform on rail digitalisation
The Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE) considers digitalisation inevitable for the rail sector development. To support and facilitate the process, the European Commission should establish a coordinated approach towards digital technologies, prepare a...Read more
Dutch train stations will generate more solar energy
Dutch infrastructure manager ProRail plans to increase the number of solar panels installed at train stations. This could double generated solar energy by 2020. Such plans were announced by Stientje van Veldhoven, State Secretary for...Read more
RailTech Innovation Awards 2019 winners
Innovations from five different countries underscore the international character of the RailTech Innovation Awards 2019. These were presented on Tuesday evening in the Nicolaïkerk in Utrecht. Jury chairman Rolf Dollevoet presented the seven prizes after...Read more
Rail transport needs more effective usage of HVAC systems
The energy saving policy may be carried out by railway undertaking in various ways. One of them is effective usage of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Ferdinand Spek, Technical Consultant at ADSE...Read more
‘Battery trains – a good alternative to diesel trains or electrification of railway lines’
There is absolutely no reason to wait with battery trains in the Netherlands. It is a misconception that the technique would not be mature enough yet, believes Martien Janse, Rolling Stock director at Strukton. What...Read more
Siemens completes first Vectron Dual Mode locomotive
German technology supplier Siemens Mobility has completed the assembly of the first Vectron Dual Mode locomotive that is capable to use both electric energy and diesel fuel. The company plans to demonstrate the new type...Read more
Stadler will supply battery-powered tram-trains to Wales
Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler prepares to start the delivery of the first CityLink tram-trains to Wales. The three-car light rail vehicles will use both electric energy and battery power. 35 tram-trains will serve the...Read more
SBB tests automatic ticketing service
SBB passengers have made more than 80,000 journeys with the help of the ‘Easy Ride’ automatic ticketing service. The Swiss national rail operator has been testing the service since October 2018 and plans to implement...Read more