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Network Rail and ProRail continue to engage together

In mid-August, Network Rail and ProRail signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to continue their partnership.

28. August 2023

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New interlocking and ETCS for Cork Area Commuter Rail

Irish rail operator Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) has signed a contract worth around EUR 78.5m with Alstom for new signalling equipment for the Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network.

25. August 2023

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Austrian rail network is being digitised

ETCS Level 2 was recently put into operation on the 57 km long Linz - Vöcklabruck line. The line control centre for this is in Vienna, and the digital monitoring of the trains on this section of line takes place in Linz.

23. August 2023

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Automated stabling of traction units

The research project "Stabling automation for multiple units" (SAMU), which was launched by the FH Aachen and in which Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH (SWEG) - together with the group subsidiaries Trapico GmbH and SWEG Schienenwege GmbH - is participating, is looking into the question of how fully automated provisioning and stabling of multiple units can be implemented.

22. August 2023

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NS expands ETCS training

Nederlandse Spoorwegen N.V. (NS), the state-owned railway company in the Netherlands, is preparing for one of the biggest challenges in the introduction of ETCS (European Train Control System), namely the training of train drivers.

21. August 2023

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"There is a significant need for clarification"

Dear readers, Fear of (industrial) espionage has long been a concern for Western industrial nations, and China in particular has become the focus of attention. All branches of industry that belong to the so-called critical infrastructure - such as telecommunications networks - are affected by this.…

17. August 2023

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Supreme Audit Office criticises PKP PLK S.A.

In a detailed report on the introduction of ETCS and GSM-R systems in Poland by the infrastructure manager, the Supreme Audit Office of Poland (NIK) has pointed out deficiencies and voiced criticism.

17. August 2023

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No Czech DAC support

The Czech Ministry of Transport will not implement the use of subsidies recently approved by the EU Commission to support the conversion to a Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC).

14. August 2023

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Increase of the Dutch scheme to promote interoperability

The European Commission has approved under EU state aid rules an amendment to a Dutch scheme to support the shift of freight traffic from road to rail.

14. August 2023

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Trials with 400 V AC supply

The trials with the DAK - the Digital Automatic Coupling - are entering a new round. Within the framework of the DAC4EU consortium, DB Systemtechnik is undertaking new trials.

14. August 2023

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2nd stage of the CCS tender

As already announced at the beginning of 2023, five international applicants have qualified for the next tender stage of Rail Baltica's control-command and signalling (CCS) subsystem. It is now also confirmed that all five applicants participate in the second phase of the contract award.

11. August 2023

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New rules ETCS level 1 LS DE on Swiss border operating lines

Due to the introduction of ETCS level 1 LS DE (Limited Supervision Germany) on Swiss border operating lines and the Basel node, new regulations are required.

09. August 2023

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Westermo wins another big order

Swiss rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler has selected Westermo as the network platform provider for its new generation tram trains.

04. August 2023

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"Surprises in a supposedly formal process"

The supposedly purely formal process now poses challenges for Hitachi and Thales, says Jennifer Schacha.

03. August 2023

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IntelliTrans and Nexxiot team up

IntelliTrans, a US based provider of global multimodal supply chain optimisation solutions for the bulk and general cargo industry, and Nexxiot a provider of asset intelligence for rail and intermodal transportation are entering into a partnership.

03. August 2023