Siemens to upgrade Copenhagen’s S-bane to go fully automated
Siemens Mobility will upgrade the entire S-bane network in Copenhagen, Denmark to prepare it for fully driverless train operations by …
Navigating cybersecurity challenges in the transport industry
The transport industry is the backbone of global commerce but is not often thought of as the most innovative industry. …
French open access co-operative Railcoop heading for liquidation
French open-access rail co-operative Railcoop has confirmed reports that it is likely to enter liquidation after a restructuring attempt seemingly …
RFI’s EasyRailFreight explained
Italy’s rail infrastructure manager RFI has launched a digital tool for freight and cargo management to support logistics companies. EasyRailFreight is …
Northern installs Makaton information panels at six stations
UK rail operator Northern Trains has installed information panels using symbols from the Makaton language programme to communicate information about …
Railway friction management companies
Managing friction at the wheel-rail interface is one of the top priorities for railway operators. Effective friction management can reduce …
Leading robotics companies for the railway industry
Robotics involves the design, manufacture, and use of robots to perform tasks generally done by human beings. It is being …
Austria’s ÖBB continues modernisation works with project in Styria
Austria’s national rail company ÖBB has begun preparations for another expansion of its rail network on the Werndorf - Spielfeld-Straß southern …
Operation control, passenger information display, and entertainment
Operation control systems facilitate the monitoring and tracking of all railway operations, including train cars. From enabling the automatic detection of …
Alstom to upgrade people mover system for Jeddah airport
Alstom will deliver an upgrade to the automated people mover (APM) system at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi …
EU’s FCH2Rail hydrogen train project finishes testing in Portugal
The FCH2Rail project developing a bimodal hydrogen fuel cell-powered train in Europe has completed testing in Portugal, becoming the first …
US public rail authority cancels rolling stock contract
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), which manages road and rail public transport in the Greater Philadelphia area, has cancelled a …
Railway equipment companies and suppliers
Railway equipment companies and suppliers: Introduction In the highly complex, competitive, and expansive world of rail transport, procuring quality railway equipment …
Lithuania’s Transport Minister on Rail Baltica and air connectivity
Two years on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many voices at last week’s Three Seas Initiative Business Forum were emphasising …
Train assistance: rolling stock passenger access and mobility support solutions
Investments in rail accessibility infrastructure are growing, with the government and industry regulations and initiatives being increasingly focussed on making …