Topic: Noise reduction

Fight fire with fire? Wavebreaker dampens traffic noise from railways using noise

Earlier this year, Swedish startup Wavebreaker started operations with the launch of its traffic noise sound damper of the same name. Founder and developer of Wavebreaker Tony Johansson spoke with RailTech.com about the system and...Read more

28-03-2022|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

Lower energy use and less noise result of Siemens’ tram test in Munich

The results of testing semiconductor technology based on silicon carbide in a tram in Munich are in. A reduction of both noise and energy use was achieved with the tests by Siemens Mobility and Stadtwerke...Read more

03-12-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

East Midlands Railway launches first electric route in May

East Midlands Railway (EMR) will launch a new all-electric service between Corby and London St Pancras on 16 May. EMR Connect is the company’s first electric route, following infrastructure upgrades on the Midland Main Line...Read more

06-05-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

DB Cargo container train, source: DB Cargo

UIC: costs of reducing railway noise could hinder modal shift

To reduce noise pollution from railways, infrastructure managers and operators are taking drastic measures for those living near the tracks. The high costs for additional noise measures could threaten to affect the competitiveness of rail...Read more

01-03-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Wheel-Rail Conditioning to avoid slippery tracks implemented by NS and ProRail

In the Netherlands more trains are being equipped with a solution to make tracks less slippery: Wheel-Rail Conditioning. Railway operator NS and rail infrastructure manager ProRail will test the system on the main railway network...Read more

22-09-2020|1 comment|author: Esther Geerts