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Rail Impacts

"Things must be thought of together"

ETCS, ATO and FRMCS must be thought together without paralysing each other through too strong dependencies in technology development, says publishing director Manuel Bosch.

17. März 2022

Rail Impacts

The year 2028 could become a milestone for ETCS in Germany

From 2028, ETCS could become the network access criterion for suitably equipped lines outside of high-speed lines for the first time.

10. März 2023

Rail Impacts

"The vulnerability of the system is considerable"

In the course of the advancing digitalisation of rail operations, cyber security is increasingly becoming the focus of everyone involved.

18. August 2022

Rail Impacts

The struggle for DAK funding continues

The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) presented the "2022 DAC Sector Statement - Digital Automatic Coupling - a key element for the transformation of the European railway system" on 21.09.2022. About eight years before the planned introduction date of 2030, European railway associations continue to struggle with member states and the EU Commission over the financing of the billion euro project.

29. September 2022

Rail Impacts

"The situation is not satisfactory"

Even without supply bottlenecks or unsuitable suppliers and service providers, ETCS equipment is challenging, says Jennifer Schacha.

10. November 2022

Rail Impacts

"There will be a rush for the technology".

Ulf Klaua is Director Sales at the Voith Group, one of the four manufacturers of the future Digital Automatic Coupling (DAK). Klaua describes what companies should do today to prepare.

24. Oktober 2023

Rail Impacts

"There is a significant need for clarification"

Dear readers, Fear of (industrial) espionage has long been a concern for Western industrial nations, and China in particular has become the focus of attention. All branches of industry that belong to the so-called critical infrastructure - such as telecommunications networks - are affected by this.…

17. August 2023

Rail Impacts

The railway sector has some catching up to do regarding cybersecurity

Companies in the railway sector have deficits when it comes to protecting their digital processes and infrastructure.

13. März 2023

Rail Impacts

The rail sector targeted by politically and ideologically motivated hackers

Politically and ideologically motivated cyber attacks in the area of transport are comparatively often concentrated in the railway sector. This is the result of a study by the EU cybersecurity authority Enisa.

09. April 2023

Rail Impacts

"The new TSI CCS is a nice success - but no reason to rest".

The new TSI CCS is a success for all involved and a step forward on the way to a common digital European railway area. But the document is by no means a reason to sit back and relax, says Eurailpress Editor-in-Chief Georg Kern.

25. September 2023

Rail Impacts

"The incident underscores the importance of cyber security"

The cyberattack on the Italian railway system shows that cyber security does not remain a theoretical topic for control and command technology either, says publishing director Manuel Bosch.

31. März 2022

Rail Impacts

"The high performance network is an opportunity for ETCS"

The signs are increasing: the federal government finally seems to be taking the ETCS issue seriously, says Georg Kern.

08. Juni 2023

Rail Impacts

"The EU will push the fast rollout of ERTMS"

Looking at the statements of EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean and ERTMS coordinator Matthias Ruete, it becomes clear: The ERTMS equipment of the European rail network is being pushed by Brussels, says publishing director Manuel Bosch.

03. März 2022

Rail Impacts

"The effects do not stop at the railway industry."

The global supply chain disruptions are also evident in rail projects, says Rail Impacts Managing Editor Jennifer Schacha.

27. Oktober 2022

Rail Impacts

"The data must be clearly assigned"

A clear data situation offers a variety of possibilities, says Jennifer Schacha.

30. März 2023