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Optrail taken over by Siemens

The Italian technology company Optrail S.r.l. was recently acquired by Siemens. Optrail provides algorithms for Traffic Management Systems (TMS) based on complex models and methods from the field of mathematical optimisation and operations research.

02. Juni 2023

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Odometry solution tested for railway operations

Humatics, together with Hitachi Rail, has successfully completed a one-year pilot project for odometry in rail transport.

03. August 2022

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New TSI ZZS regulation applies as of today

It is an important event for the railway sector: Today, Thursday 28.9.2023, the new Technical Specification for Interoperability relating to the Control-Command and Signalling Subsystems (TSI CCS) enters into force. The regulation, which was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (EU) on 8 September 2023, has undergone some changes compared to the previous version.

28. September 2023

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New signalling system in operation in Celje

CAF Signalling successfully completed the commissioning of the new signalling system at Celje station, Slovenia.

01. März 2023

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New signalling system for Putrajaya Line

Die zweite Phase der Putrajaya Line im Großraum Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), die 24 Stationen zwischen Kentonmen und Putrajaya Sentral umfasst, wurde Mitte März offiziell für die Öffentlichkeit freigegeben.

23. März 2023

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New safety system for "simple" lines

On behalf of the ADME (Agence de la transition écologique - Agency for Ecological Transition), the NS2F consortium is developing a simplified, digital and innovative safety system under the name "Nouvelle Signalisation Ferroviaire Frugale" for branch lines in France.

21. November 2022

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New DB Systemtechnik test locomotive

DB Systemtechnik's new Vectron test locomotive arrived at the Munich-Freimann site at the beginning of August.

08. September 2021

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New cybersecurity service for railway companies and public transport operators

Telent has a new product in its portfolio alongside its range of digitisation services focusing on high-availability IP and transmission networks for the mobility of the future.

11. August 2022

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New analysis platform for more safety in railway operations

A new platform using advanced analytics and machine learning will provide automatic incident alerts and previously hidden data to improve the safety and operations of UK railway operations.

01. November 2023

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New 5G solution for rail from the UK

Evo-Rail, a spin-off of the University of Bristol and now part of FirstGroup, has developed a new end-to-end solution to provide trains with the 5G mobile communications standard. At its core are the new radio units on the train.

29. März 2022

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Nevomo seeks partners to test booster technology on passenger trains

After successful tests of Nevomo's booster technology on goods trains, the start-up is looking for a partner for tests on passenger trains.

20. September 2023

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Network Rail and SBB sign agreement

Network Rail, the UK infrastructure manager, and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on AI and other areas.

28. Juli 2023

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Multi-agent AI helps DB with train scheduling

DB is expanding the use of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool for train scheduling. It uses reinforcement learning methods.

19. Juni 2023

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MoU: Thales to cooperate with Knorr-Bremse and Voestalpine in future

At InnoTrans, Thales signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Knorr-Bremse AG and Voestalpine AG.

22. September 2022

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More safety in rail traffic between Ortigueira and Ribadeo

As part of the "Telephone Blocking System Elimination Plan " currently being developed by the Spanish railway infrastructure authority Adif, Thales has been awarded the contract to coordinate the construction project and carry out the works on the Ortigueira - Ribadeo section of the line 740 metre gauge line linking Ferrol to Pravia.

30. März 2023