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How could rail industry careers change in the future?

By Adele Berti

The rail industry is changing fast, so which careers are likely to stand...

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Rex Articoli Tecnici Rubber and Thermoplastic Railway Components

Absopulse Railway DC/DC Power Converters, AC/DC Power Supplies, DC/AC Sine-wave Inverters, AC/AC Frequency Converters

Polyamp Secure DC/DC converters in Train and Track Side

Nencki Bogie Testing and Maintenance Equipment

U-Lift Ramps and Lifts for Wheelchair Access

TRB Lightweight Structures Lightweight Interior Solutions for Railway Applications

Aura Graphics Self-Adhesive Vinyl Film for Full or Part-Train Wraps

TrainWeigh Static and In-Motion Weighing Systems for Trains

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Willmar Rail Connector, Minnesota

The Willmar Rail Connector and Industrial Park Access project, also known as Willmar Wye, involves the construction of a railway bypass, as well as the redevelopment of Highway 12 and Highway 40 in Willmar, Minnesota, US.

RIFTEK is Introducing its New-Generation Laser Wheel Profilometer IKP-5 (Model 2017)

While developing the new generation of popular gauge, we have tried to resolve encountered problems to enhance the device reliability and accuracy, taking into account all the wishes and recommendations of our customers and partners we got during exploitation of IKP-5. Below you will find details for the upgrade that was provided.

Changzhou Metro

Changzhou Metro rail project, the first mass transit system in Changzhou, has been under construction in Changzhou, southern Jiangsu province, China, since 2014.

TELICE Electrical Point Heater Solution tElphe®

tElphe® (TELICE electrical point heater solution) systems developed by TELICE are designed to prevent the problems caused by ice and snow which block switch points during winter causing serious rail traffic problems.

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain

Surrey Langley SkyTrain project is a 16.5km-long extension of the Expo Line being developed along Fraser Highway to provide fast and reliable connection in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.

Analysis

How could rail industry careers change in the future?

The rail industry is changing fast, so which careers are likely to stand the test of time? Train drivers could see fundamental changes to their careers as autonomous technologies proliferate, while data analysts and cybercrime task teams could become commonplace. Here is a look at jobs that are becoming increasingly important for the industry, and the ones that could come under pressure in the future.

Interstate-225 (I-225) Rail Line, Denver

Interstate-225 rail line is a 16.9km-long light rail transport project developed by Denver’s transit authority Regional Transportation District (RTA).

Inter-Vehicle Jumper Systems

Today's inter-vehicle jumper systems must be capable of withstanding a diverse array of electrical, mechanical and climatic conditions.

Newcastle Light Rail Project

Newcastle Light Rail is a 2.7km track that runs from Wickham Transport Interchange through the central business district to Pacific Park in New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

Laser Wheel Profilometer

RIFTEK has released a new white paper, which includes information on its laser wheel profilometer. Scientific and production company RIFTEK specialises in the development and fabrication of optoelectronic instruments for measuring geometrical quantities.

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Willmar Rail Connector, Minnesota

RIFTEK is Introducing its New-Generation Laser Wheel Profilometer IKP-5 (Model 2017)

Changzhou Metro

TELICE Electrical Point Heater Solution tElphe®

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain

How could rail industry careers change in the future?

Interstate-225 (I-225) Rail Line, Denver

Inter-Vehicle Jumper Systems

Newcastle Light Rail Project

Laser Wheel Profilometer

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