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
What can we expect from Shift2Rail’s innovation successor?
The European rail innovation programme Shift2Rail is coming to a close, but a new initiative is gearing up to continue boosting innovation. Will it be more of the same? “No, there will be a major...Read more
Standard latch type chosen for European Digital Automatic Coupling
The European DAC Delivery Programme has chosen the latch type design type Scharfenberg as the European DAC coupler head type. A Europe-wide DAC standard will be developed for European rail freight transport.Read more
Italy and Austria test translation tool for cross-border trains
The Translate4Rail project has reached a milestone on the border between Italy and Austria. Last month, drivers and dispatchers from both countries have tested a prototype translation system in a practical trial.Read more
Rail operator start ups struggle with acquiring rolling stock
Acquiring trains, but also parking and maintaining the rolling stock are some of the biggest obstacles for new providers of international rail travel. “Workshops and sites are almost all in the hands of the major...Read more
Shift2Rail organises hackathon for rail solutions
In connection with the European Year of Rail, Shift2Rail announces its first online Hackathon ‘Hack 2 Rail’ on 23 and 24 October. To realise an actual shift to rail, there are many challenges that passenger...Read more
‘Hyperloop should not cannibalise traditional rail’
Hyperloop technology, which enables travel speeds of 1,200 kilometres per hour, holds massive potential, but also possible conflict for the railway sector. The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) warns for “another cannibalisation...Read more
First 835-metre long train from Germany arrived in Sweden
For the first time, a test ride has been carried out with a 835-metre long train from Germany to Sweden. The train departed from Maschen in Germany on 17 April and arrived in Malmö the...Read moreShift2Rail announces call for proposals 2021
Shift2Rail has opened submissions for two projects in a call for proposals. It includes the further development of Digital Automated Coupling, and measuring the impact of research & innovation (R&I) on the railway sector in...Read more
DB Cargo tested ATO on Switzerland’s public rail network
DB Cargo recently conducted a practical test with ATO on ETCS on the Swiss main rail network. In three and a half months, on-board units from four different suppliers were tested. Baseliyos Jacob from DB...Read more
Shift2Rail’s successor Europe’s Rail officially proposed by Commission
The Europe’s Rail partnership, the successor to the current Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking, has been officially announced by the European Commission as part of a proposal for 10 new European Partnerships under the Horizon Europe research...Read more
New rail grinding machine for light rail unveiled
Austrian manufacturer Plasser & Theurer has presented a new rail grinding machine that has been completely redeveloped for light rail and trams. The ATMO (Automatic Track Machine Oscillator), developed as part of the Shift2Rail joint...Read more‘DAC is a real game changer for the European Green Deal’
“DAC will boost rail freight transport in Europe by increasing capacity, efficiency and quality of the system”, said Mark Topal, Programme Manager of the European DAC Delivery Programme. He talked to Shift2Rail about the ambitions...Read more