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Czech work vehicles receive ETCS onboard units

The Czech network administration Správa železnic is having some of its work vehicles equipped with ETCS. The corresponding contracts were already concluded on 24.05.2021, as has only just been announced.

17. Januar 2022

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DAC+ pilot train being tested in Switzerland

In Switzerland, an international consortium led by SBB Cargo has started the test program for the "DAC+" pilot train.

10. März 2023

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DAK rollout: EU subsidy is cheaper than mixed financing

For the rollout of the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAK), a simple financing structure based largely on EU subsidies is the most favourable solution.

26. April 2023

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Danish units no longer in Germany after ETCS installation

The 17 type IC3 diesel multiple units of the Danish State Railways (DSB) equipped with the German safety system Indusi/PZB will lose their approval for Germany after the installation of ETCS on-board devices.

07. April 2022

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DB Cargo pilot train with automated brake testing system in operation

DB Cargo has put a pilot train with an automated brake testing system into operational parallel operation at Mitteldeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (MEG).

21. Juli 2022

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DB decides on vegetation control by satellite

By the end of 2023, Deutsche Bahn (DB) may roll out a project for satellite-based vegetation control nationwide.

11. Januar 2023

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DB E&C introduces new software for LST planning

At DB Engineering & Consulting (DB E&C), the introduction of new software for the planning of control and safety technology (LST) is underway.

20. Juli 2022

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DB Netz to disclose data

This is not the first time that DB Netz AG has been called upon to release its rail operations data.

05. April 2023

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Denmark: Digital signals throughout Jutland

ETCS equipment in Denmark continues to progress: since May, Banedanmark has been working flat out to complete the new digital signalling system in Jutland between Holstebro and Herning and on to Vejle and Skanderborg respectively.

23. August 2022

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Deutsche Bahn expands use of AI

Deutsche Bahn and artificial intelligence (AI): These are two topics that seem to fit together better and better.

16. September 2022

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Deutsche Bahn forms sector wide FRMCS working group

GSM-R will be phased out as radio technology in German rail transport in the foreseeable future. To ensure that the migration to a digital data transmission technology can take place smoothly, Deutsche Bahn is currently setting up a working group. This is to coordinate the implementation of the Future Railway Mobile Communications System (FRMCS) step by step.

20. Januar 2022

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Deutsche Bahn rejects criticism of DIANA diagnostic tool

Deutsche Bahn and "Die Güterbahnen" are engaged in an exchange of blows over the DIANA diagnostic tool. The association says the system does not live up to expectations.

10. Oktober 2023

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Deutsche Bahn tests volume contract with construction partners

Deutsche Bahn is breaking new ground in the construction of control and safety technology: for the first time, it wants to conclude a volume contract with companies.

18. Juli 2023

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Development of a Safe Computing Platform started

The conversion of the rail industry to digital technologies poses special challenges in terms of safety, especially on the software side. These are to be met with the specification of a Safe Computing Platform.

17. März 2022

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Diagnosis for the digital interlocking

Das digitale Stellwerk (DSTW) wird bei der DB Netz AG in den nächsten Jahren für Neubauvorhaben und Ersatzinvestitionen z.B. im Digitalen Knoten Stuttgart (DKS), im DSTW Koblenz-Trier, Mainz und Rostock zum Einsatz kommen.

06. Juli 2023