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Q&A: Can Hardt beat Virgin to launch the hyperloop train in Europe?

By Varsha Saraogi

After the idea of a hyperloop train was revealed by Elon Musk in...

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Railmeasurement Rail Corrugation and Acoustic Roughness Measurement Equipment

Greenwood Engineering MiniProf Wheel and Rail Profile Measurements

Texat decor engineering Interiors for Railways: Upholstery Fabric, Floor Coverings, and Rollerblind Systems

Zenatek Tracking, Monitoring and Reporting Solutions for Train Cars

Jewers Doors Industrial Doors for Train and Tram Maintenance Depots, Workshops and Industrial Buildings

KOLTECH Wheel Lathes and Wheelset Measurement and Monitoring Equipment

Ingeteam Traction, Control and Auxiliary Systems for Rolling Stock

Transurb Simulation and Advanced Training Solutions

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Riyadh Metro

Riyadh metro is a rapid transit system under construction in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Riyadh Public Transport Project (RPTP), which will be the largest public transport project.

Kraków’s Lajkonik With a Battery Supply System by Medcom

January this year saw the test runs of Stadler’s latest tram for Kraków. The tram is the first of fifty modern vehicles that will be able to move around the city without using the overhead contact line, thanks to Medcom’s battery supply system.

Railway Connectivity

Today's rail transport must be fast, efficient and safe. At the same time, it should also provide exceptional comfort and service to its passengers. Modern and complex systems are entering the market that enable train operators to fulfil these requirements.

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Q&A: Can Hardt beat Virgin to launch the hyperloop train in Europe?

After the idea of a hyperloop train was revealed by Elon Musk in 2013, various companies have been working to make it a reality. Railway Technology spoke to Tim Houter, CEO of Hardt Hyperloop about whether it will lead the industry through its sustainable high-speed trains.

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How is augmented reality changing rail operations?

From wayfinding solutions in stations to maintenance, augmented reality technology is making waves in the rail industry as a key tool to simplify operations and improve the passenger experience. Here are five ways AR is revolutionising the railways.

SkyWay Dubai

SkyWay Dubai is as new mode of transportation being developed by SkyWay Technologies in collaboration with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

Ahmedabad Metro Rail, Gujarat, India

Ahmedabad Metro is a new rapid transit system under construction between Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat, India.

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Sewage on the train tracks: will the rail industry clean up after itself?

In 2017, the UK Department for Transport and Network Rail’s former chief executive Mark Carne pledged to work with industry to eliminate the dumping of raw sewage on to train tracks by the end of 2019. But with the exemptions that have been provided there are still trains that are likely to run without self-contained toilets until 2023. How difficult is this retrofitting job, and why is it taking so long?

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Clear signals: the digitalisation of Norway’s rail network

Norway has announced a new €3bn programme that will see its entire rail network re-signalled over the next decade. Also including the launch of a new training and testing centre, it marks one of the country’s largest digitalisation projects to date, as Bane NOR head of digitisation and technology Sverre Kjenne explains.

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Cleaning house: assessing air quality at enclosed rail stations

A study published in April 2019 measured air quality at two major UK stations, finding them in clear breach of EU NO2 limits. King’s College London senior research fellow Dr David Green, who helped lead the study, discusses its findings, the possibility of health risks for passengers, and mitigation strategies for large, enclosed rail stations.

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Riyadh Metro

Kraków’s Lajkonik With a Battery Supply System by Medcom

Railway Connectivity

Q&A: Can Hardt beat Virgin to launch the hyperloop train in Europe?

How is augmented reality changing rail operations?

SkyWay Dubai

Ahmedabad Metro Rail, Gujarat, India

Sewage on the train tracks: will the rail industry clean up after itself?

Clear signals: the digitalisation of Norway’s rail network

Cleaning house: assessing air quality at enclosed rail stations

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RATP Dev and John Holland partner to bid for Sydney metro projects

China’s Nanjing Metro orders traction and train control systems

Hong Kong MTR resumes Tuen Ma Line signalling system testing

Bombardier to build Cairo monorail system

First stage of Sydney Metro begins commercial operations

Network Rail awards £800m rail haulage and seasonal services contracts

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