Algorithm-based method reduces track life-cycle costs up to 20 per cent
Researchers of the Austrian Graz University have developed an algorithm-based method that provides decisions on the correct amount of tamping measures on tracks. The method reduces the track life-cycle costs by up to 20 percent,...Read more
Countdown starts for the digital edition of the Track Access Charges Summit
The allocation of track access charges is an area of intense debate in the rail sector, especially now that COVID-19 is affecting rail transportation. Tomorrow, on 14 and 15 October during the Track Access Charges...Read more
Study: quicker reactions to track defects using measurements from fibre optic network
Using measurement methods via fibre optic cables alongside railway tracks delivers more and more up-to-date, data on the condition of railway infrastructure. This allows infrastructure managers to monitor the infrastructure in real-time and so react...Read moreWebinar: an introduction to Track Access Charges
As a result of the Fourth Railway Package, which aims to create a single European railway area, the European Commission changed regulations in 2012 concerning the railway user charges. An Implementing Regulation (EU 2015/909) formulated...Read more
Track Access Charges Summit 2020 open for registration
The Track Access Charges Summit 2020 is open for registration. The event will take place on 21-22 April at the Railway Museum in Riga, Latvia. Two key topics will be discussed by the rail professionals:...Read more
‘Digitalisation is challenging but crucial for the railway sector’
“Digitalisation is a very challenging topic for the railway sector, but I think it can ultimately revolutionise the sector,” Johannes Neuhold from the Graz University of Technology argues. “The key point is to take the...Read more
TU Graz is using acoustic waves to detect track failures
Graz University of Technology wants to use acoustic waves to detect track failures and worn components. In many countries, distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) is already being used to identify the location of trains. Ivan Vidovic is Research...Read more
‘Railway sector must face challenge of loss of expertise with digitalisation’
All over the world, human resource management strategies have lead to a loss of experts in the field of railway infrastructure management, according to Johannes Neuhold and Matthias Landgraf at Graz University of Technology. “The only chance...Read more
Registration for Intelligent Rail Summit 2018 now open
The registration for the Intelligent Rail Summit 2018 is now open. The event will take place on 27-29 November in Malmö, Sweden. The themes of the summit are Infrastructure Mononitoring and WTMS, and Railway Infrastructure...Read more
‘European track access charges international freight more or less harmonised’
When comparing track acces charges for international freight trains in different countries, we have somewhat of a harmonised level in Europe, concluded Stefan Marschnig at the Track Access Summit, held in Amsterdam last week. Although...Read more
First speakers Track Access Charges Summit 2018
This week the first speakers of the Track Access Charges Summit 2018 are announced. Dr. Heike Link, Senior Research Manager at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), Justina Hudenko, Chairman at SJSC Latvian Railway group...Read more
‘Direct cost calculation for Track Access Charges is still a magic box’
The framework for European rules about Track Access Charges (TACs) changed with the publication of Regulation 2015/909. For the first time, direct cost was described in quite some detail. This Regulation addresses technical parameters such...Read more
RailTech Europe 2017 – Day Three review
The third and final day of RailTech Europe 2017 was based on Predictive Maintenance of Rail Infrastructure, and its increasing importance in delivering efficient working practices, cost savings and enhanced safety. Launching proceedings was Marc Antoni,...Read more