Braking energy can be used to accelerate trains
Dutch firm Hedgehog Applications has developed a unique system to charge electric buses with the braking energy of electric trains. It is currently preparing a pilot project at Apeldoorn railway station. The braking energy can...Read more
‘Berlin-Munich connection a good example for fast Berlin-Amsterdam service’
The rail connection between Berlin and Munich is a fine example of a fast train service between Amsterdam and Berlin, says Jean Koulischer from Alstom, which supplies ERTMS systems for the high-speed trains on the...Read more
Experiment with anti-vibration solutions on Dutch rail route successful
A type of synthetic wedge will soon be laid between sleepers and rails at five level crossings on the Brabant route to reduce vibrations. According to ProRail, the use of this wedge, known as a...Read more
RailTech Europe 2019 is now open for registration
In just a little over two months the 12th edition of Trade fair RailTech Europe will kick off in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Four conference programmes and over a hundred workshops are lined up. New this...Read more
Algorithm leads to breakthrough in measuring trackside trees
Data scientist Anahita Khosravipour has developed an algorithm which measures the size, shape and height of trees next to a track, as well as how close they are to the track. The algorithm has a...Read more
Call for papers RailTech Europe Conference 2019 is open
The call for papers for the RailTech Europe Conference 2019 is now open. The topics of this three-day conference are ERTMS, Sustainability and Energy Saving in Rail and Predictive Maintenance. In 2019, the conference will...Read more
RailTech Innovation Awards – Q&A with Move Intermodal
RailTech Europe 2017 event in Utrecht was a resounding success – and one of the highlights was undoubtedly the Innovation Awards, presented to a host of companies and individuals for their innovative work in rail...Read more
Innovations of HIMA at RailTech Europe 2017
Video-interview with HIMA, who was exhibitor at RailTech Europe 2017. In this video they speak about their technical innovations and what they showed at the railway exhibition in Jaarbeurs Utrecht (the Netherlands). Watch the video:Read more
Technical innovations Thales at RailTech Europe 2017
Video-interview with Thales, who was exhibitor at RailTech Europe 2017. In this video they speak about their technical innovations and what they showed at the railway exhibition in Jaarbeurs Utrecht (the Netherlands). Watch the video:Read more
Innovations Ricardo Rail at RailTech Europe 2017
Video-interview with Ricardo Rail, who was exhibitor at RailTech Europe 2017. In this video they speak about their innovations and what they showed at the railway exhibition in Jaarbeurs Utrecht (the Netherlands). Watch the video:Read more
Innovations Verebus at RailTech Europe 2017
Video-interview with Verebus, who was exhibitor at RailTech Europe 2017. In this video they speak about their innovations and what they showed at the railway exhibition in Jaarbeurs Utrecht (the Netherlands). Watch the video:Read more
Innovations Movares at RailTech Europe 2017
Video-interview with Movares, who was exhibitor at RailTech Europe 2017. In this video they explain about their innovations and what they showed at the railway exhibition in Jaarbeurs Utrecht (the Netherlands). Watch the video:Read more
Aftermovie RailTech Innovation Awards 2017
Aftermovie of the RailTech Innovation Awards 2017 dinner at the Janskerk Utrecht (the Netherlands). During this network evening the awards were announced. This awards-dinner was part of RailTech Europe 2017 in Jaarbeurs Utrecht. Watch the video:Read more