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Communication converter
As defined in the International Standard IEC 61375, the train consist network can be conceptualised based on different network technologies. …
Ethernet network services based on new switches and routers
Up until recently, train vehicles have electronically been managed based on fieldbus communication such as CAN and MVB. New operational concepts …
Threat detection solution
Cyber risks become more and more eminent in the railway industry. Regulations, such as the European NIS Directive, demand the railway …
The evolution in sensor technology
Many manufacturers have long relied on accelerometers, gyroscopes, and inertial measurement units from ASC for these tasks for measuring vibrations …
Rail section monitoring during running operation
Three to four trains, including second-generation ICEs and ICs, are used for 'continuous track condition monitoring'. The thought process behind this …
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Sensors from ASC ensure both safety and comfort in rail transport
At their German works, Alstom produce regional trains, trams, rapid-transit and underground trains, and locomotives. Before they can be approved for …
DTEC turnkey solutions
DTEC specialises in railway maintenance, with more than 20 years of knowledge and experience in railway industry. DTEC solutions can be …
Protection against dangerous touch voltage in DC traction
Stray currents generated in the DC traction return circuit (rails) cause intense corrosion on the infrastructure around the track. To minimise …
Effective maintenance with digital inspection
For DSB, the national train operator in Denmark, the small, orange casings between the rails at several locations in Denmark …
Supreme 10HT: Utilised in Structural Bonding for Supersonic Aircraft, Electronics Packaging, and Capacitor Tanks
Electronic control components, which perform logical and signal conditioning functions, are complex devices characterised by large die areas and a …
Advanced High Performance Epoxy Adhesives Revolutionise Structural Bonding
Structural bonding is defined as the process of joining parts together using an adhesive as opposed to conventional mechanical fasteners …
Alstom Coradia Lint 54 Rail friction noise (RFN) and vibration reduction
Bayerische Regiobahn announced in June 2020 they have replaced their old fleet with 31 new Alstom Coradia Lint 54 trains. Local …