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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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"Decisions must be made"

Delaying necessary decisions is neither in the interest of the industry nor of passengers, says Jennifer Schacha.

12. Oktober 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

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Digital Automatic Coupling to go

Around 500,000 freight wagons are to be equipped with Digital Automatic Coupling (DAK) throughout Europe by 2030.

20. Oktober 2022

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Digital command in prototype operation from the end of 2024

The written command process will be replaced by a digital transmission process in the area of the Digital Node Stuttgart from 15 December 2024.

23. Februar 2023

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Digital ICE maintenance

Deutsche Bahn is now using robots and artificial intelligence (AI) in the operational maintenance of ICE trains.

13. Oktober 2023