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![The fifth element: how 5G is set to revolutionise the railways]()
The fifth element: how 5G is set to revolutionise the railways
Fifth-generation (5G) wireless communications promise to shape the future of the railways by offering ultra-low latency and ultra-high reliability. Nokia head of global transportation Jochen Apel talks about the digital...
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![Q&A: will video on demand services take over trains?]()
Q&A: will video on demand services take over trains?
Operators have long been struggling to provide video on demand (VOD) services, as their onboard train Wi-Fi systems currently lack the capacity needed to support content providers like Netflix and...
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![How the railway industry went the extra mile during Covid-19]()
How the railway industry went the extra mile during Covid-19
The Covid-19 crisis is posing serious challenges to the railways, but amongst the bad news are also positive stories where the industry has rallied to help communities in need. We...
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![The impact of Covid-19 on railway supply businesses: analysing RSG research]()
The impact of Covid-19 on railway supply businesses: analysing RSG research
The UK Rail Supply Group (RSG) has shared the findings of independent research into the impact of coronavirus on businesses supplying the rail industry. We look into their Coronavirus Taskforce...
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![How the EU is helping railways ride out Covid-19]()
How the EU is helping railways ride out Covid-19
Set up by the International Railway Summit, a webinar held on 9 June 2020 provided the wider industry with a look into the relief measures set in place at the...
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![The right frequency: achieving reliable connectivity on rail networks]()
The right frequency: achieving reliable connectivity on rail networks
With rail operators introducing more sensors and remote devices into their networks, reliable connectivity is crucial. Getting the best out of existing radio frequencies can create higher-capacity networks, as Ondas...
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![Q&A: the future of hyperloop with Zeleros]()
Q&A: the future of hyperloop with Zeleros
Speeding up to 1,000km/h through a network of low-pressure tubes, hyperloop is considered to be the future of transport, with projects currently being developed only by a handful of companies....
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![Legionella: is there danger lurking in railway water systems?]()
Legionella: is there danger lurking in railway water systems?
While only present at low levels, Legionella poses a significant health and safety concern that rail operators must take seriously.
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![Q&A: growing rail freight in Europe]()
Q&A: growing rail freight in Europe
The European Rail Freight Association (ERFA) is lobbying European institutions to improve market conditions for the development of rail freight, in particular by reforming the 2010 Rail Freight Corridors Regulation....
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![Q&A: understanding cybersecurity on metro networks with Cylus]()
Q&A: understanding cybersecurity on metro networks with Cylus
As operators continue to invest in improved connectivity and passenger experience on their metro systems, they inevitably become more exposed to cybersecurity threats. Cylus CEO Amir Levintal explains why and...
