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Will Hitachi have to give up sites in the UK, France and Germany?

The decision of the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA), the UK's competition authority, on the acquisition of Thales by Hitachi is still pending. According to the latest information, this is to be made by 6 October 2023 at the latest. It is now emerging that Hitachi Rail sites in the UK, France and Germany may be to be divested.

08. September 2023

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Westermo wins another big order

Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler has selected Westermo as the network platform provider for its new generation tram trains.

04. August 2023

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Up to 100 field tests planned for DAK

Progress at DAC: extensive field tests are planned for 2026.

20. September 2023

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Supreme Audit Office criticises PKP PLK S.A.

In a detailed report on the introduction of ETCS and GSM-R systems in Poland by the infrastructure manager, the Supreme Audit Office of Poland (NIK) has pointed out deficiencies and voiced criticism.

17. August 2023

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Siemens Mobility strengthens its position in Eastern Europe

Following the acquisition of the Slovakian company HMH, s.r.o., Siemens Mobility can now offer a complete train control portfolio for the Eastern European rail transport market.

16. November 2023

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Siemens Mobility receives approval for train control system for light railways

After a project duration of seven years, Siemens Mobility has received approval for the ZSL 90 LZV project. Among other things, the company has developed a new dual band for this.

20. September 2023

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Railway regulations modernised

Poland has amended regulations on railway traffic.

01. November 2023

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Railway industry demands reliable financing perspectives for ETCS expansion

The VDB has criticised the lack of reliable financing perspectives for the expansion of ETCS and other digitisation projects in the rail sector.

12. September 2023

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Pilz and Pintsch: framework supply agreement for development partnership

The automation company Pilz and the expert for safe rail infrastructure Pintsch are jointly developing innovative control and signalling technology for the digitalisation of the railway.

26. Juli 2023

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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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No Czech DAC support

The Czech Ministry of Transport will not implement the use of subsidies recently approved by the EU Commission to support the conversion to a Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC).

14. August 2023

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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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Moratorium on TSIs for ETCS necessary

At a discussion event organised by the LTE Group during the Transport Logistic trade fair, Steffen Bobsien, Vice President Locomotives & Passenger Coaches at Siemens Mobility with global responsibility for locomotives and passenger coaches, spoke in favour of a moratorium on changes to ETCS in the EU's Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI).

23. Mai 2023

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Škoda Group and Speno International cooperate on ETCS integration

The Škoda Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Swiss company Speno International SA, a manufacturer of track machines for reprofiling tracks and switches.

06. November 2023

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Key for the future: scalable software solutions for critical infrastructures

As recently as October 2022, fibre optic cables belonging to Deutsche Bahn were sabotaged, plunging northern Germany into traffic chaos. Such acts of sabotage and accidents at critical infrastructures are not only tragic, but can also have devastating consequences for public safety.

24. Mai 2023