Innovation: a key role for ArcelorMittal
With the permanent evolution in the rail sector, ArcelorMittal Europe – Long Products Rails & Special sections, in its continuous development, has reinforced the improvements of its product range through the development of new types...Read more
HIMA presents commercial-off-the-shelf safety controllers
At Rail Tech Europe at 28, 29 and 30 March the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) HIMax and HIMatrix safety controllers are at the centre of attention at HIMA’s booth (Hall 3, Booth 343). Thanks to CENELEC...Read more
Latest ETCS technology to Network Rail’s Class 313 trains
Alstom has taken further steps in the development of the Baseline 3 specification of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). The company completed the upgrade of its ETCS technology, Atlas 200, on Network Rail’s...Read more
Smart data from Big Data in the rail arena
Quality over quantity. That’s the principle which Matthias Landgraf believes underpins the value of ‘Big Data’ in the rail sector, and one which he will be sharing with rail professionals from across the world at...Read more
Innovations at RailTech Europe 2017 will shape the railways of tomorrow
Showcasing the cutting-edge innovations that will shape the railways of tomorrow will be the focus of the forthcoming RailTech Europe 2017 event. A three-day Conference serie with more than 20 high-level speakers, together with an exhibition featuring 65 interactive workshops,...Read more
Royal HaskoningDHV officially qualified as preferred supplier for ProRail
Recently, Royal HaskoningDHV proudly received four important recognitions from ProRail; the organisation responsible for the construction, maintenance, management and safety of the railway network in the Netherlands. This will allow Royal HaskoningDHV to continue its...Read more
Stationary trains and disrupted train tables are history thanks to train stored braking energy
The Hedgehog System stores braking energy of trains in a huge battery pack which is part of the so-called Energy House. From the Energy House, there are several ways, through an intelligent Smart Grid, using...Read more
ProRail researching ‘hybrid ERTMS Level 3’ version
ProRail, together with Network Rail and SNCF, is currently looking at the possibility of using a ‘hybrid ERTMS Level 3’ version on the track. Live testing is expected to start on a track owned by...Read more
New ERTMS plan ‘reflects reality’, says CER’s Libor Lochman
The European Commission’s latest plan for helping ensure the timely delivery of a unified signalling system ‘reflects the reality’ of the current implementation process, according to a leading rail influencer. Libor Lochman, Executive Director of the...Read more
Zeus on RailTech Europe 2017 Exhibition
Since the acquisition in June 2015, Zeus Beton has manifested itself as a significant player in the Rail Infrastructure market. As a certified manufacturer, Zeus has over 15 years of experience, and with the establishment...Read moreRegistration for RailTech Europe 2017 is now live
Registration is now open for the forthcoming RailTech Europe 2017, which will showcase the very latest in rail technology and innovation. The event will take place in Utrecht (the Netherlands) on 28, 29 and 30...Read more
Internet of Things (IoT) network opens doors for the railway industry
T-Mobile and Vodafone are activating their Internet of Things (IoT) networks based on NarrowBand IoT (NB-IoT) technology. The IoT network is interesting for the railway industry because it is a closed network, which makes interference...Read more
Deutsche Bahn launches new startup project
Germany’s national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, has launched a new venture aimed at helping digitally-focused rail start-ups realise their potential. Through its Digital Venture GmbH, DB says it wants to give entrepreneurs – both in-house and...Read more