Engineering and IT - Page 1

Investing in the future of rail 15 September, 2011 A shake-up of the railway industry makes it increasingly difficult for suppliers to stay on top of future trends. Elisabeth Fischer speaks to Nicholas Kay, manager of the new Siemens...

Designing digital railway stations – lessons from Sydney Central 12 September, 2011 Digital technologies like smartphones and RFID are transforming railways, but how quickly are stations catching on? Frances Cook spoke to the University of Technology in Sydney to find out how...

Safe, Punctual and Cheap – The Benefits of Railway GPS 13 June, 2011 New tracking technologies can now be used to not only improve punctuality aboard modern trains, but safety too. We look at the advanced sensors and satellite tracking options that could...

On The Level with Safe Crossing Technology 18 May, 2011 As incidents rise at rail level crossings in the UK, new technologies are surfacing promising to make them safer. We take a look at some of the emerging methods that promise to both increase...

Railway Software for Hard Decisions 18 April, 2011 Unforeseen delays or costly investments can seriously pull the tracks up from under a railway project. We delve into risk analysis software to find about a new tool designed to help...

21st Century Ticketing 28 March, 2011 Metro and light rail systems all over the world are using technology to replace paper tickets with a smarter solution. Chris Lo talks to communications and IT firm Indra about the challenges...

Modern Rail Door Systems: An Open and Shut Case 24 February, 2011 Whether electric, pneumatic or manual, rail door systems must combine reliability and cost efficiency to be successful. Chris Lo asks Norgren's Mark Densley about the challenges and...

Connected Tracks: WiFi on the Rails 18 February, 2011 The expansion of onboard WiFi and connectivity on trains is bringing rail travel into the 21st century. We discover how the technologies work and examine prime examples of WiFi's positive impact...

Interior Design Takes to the Tracks 21 October, 2010 Designing railway interiors is all about creating an efficient and joined-up experience for passengers. Frances Penwill-Cook speaks to various transport designers about how to create the...

Fighting Tunnel Fires 15 October, 2010 As rail safety standards become stricter, engineers and maintenance professionals must optimise protection systems. We speak to a top European fire safety expert to uncover the latest...