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Optrail taken over by Siemens

The Italian technology company Optrail S.r.l. was recently acquired by Siemens. Optrail provides algorithms for Traffic Management Systems (TMS) based on complex models and methods from the field of mathematical optimisation and operations research.

02. Juni 2023

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Pilz and Pintsch: framework supply agreement for development partnership

The automation company Pilz and the expert for safe rail infrastructure Pintsch are jointly developing innovative control and signalling technology for the digitalisation of the railway.

26. Juli 2023

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Prototypes equipped, tests can begin

Alstom has completed the first prototype conversions for the Digital Node Stuttgart (DKS) at its Hennigsdorf plant.

21. Dezember 2022

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Retrofitting of DB vehicles by Stadler

In the Europe-wide tender for the retrofitting of up to 80 special vehicles of DB Netz AG, Stadler has been awarded the contract with its own Guardia development (ETCS Baseline 3.6.0).

18. Januar 2023

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Siemens Mobility strengthens its position in Eastern Europe

Following the acquisition of the Slovakian company HMH, s.r.o., Siemens Mobility can now offer a complete train control portfolio for the Eastern European rail transport market.

16. November 2023

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Siemens Mobility to build technology site in Adlershof

Siemens Mobility will move into a new development and production site for railway automation, switch and interlocking systems in Berlin-Adlershof in 2025.

22. April 2022

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Stadler acquires BBR and forms new Signalling Division

Stadler takes over BBR Verkehrstechnik GmbH with its group companies in the field of signalling technology and digitalisation.

21. Dezember 2021

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Stadler restructures signalling division

The Swiss company Stadler had already taken over the Braunschweig-based BBR Verkehrstechnik GmbH with its group companies on 1 January 2022.

20. Juli 2022

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Stadler supplies ETCS for DB vehicles

Stadler Signalling AG is currently equipping the first vehicles of Deutsche Bahn with its ETCS solution Guardia.

29. November 2021

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Start of digital interlocking construction at Zwieseler Spinne

From July onwards, the equipment of the subnetwork "Zwieseler Spinne" with modern signalling and interlocking technology will start.

03. Juni 2022

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Strategic partnership of Cervello and ST Engineering

Cervello, an Israeli-based global provider of rail cybersecurity solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with ST Engineering, a Singapore-based global technology, defence and engineering group.

26. Oktober 2022

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Successful GoA4 test run in the Czech Republic

The railway technology manufacturer AŽD presented an ATO solution on the Cížkovice - Most line on 15.12.2021. It was the first public run according to the GoA4 automation level on the Czech network.

18. Januar 2022

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Systra modernises rail lines in Campania

Order from southern Italy: Systra SWS and Systra Sotecni have secured a contract in Campania. The companies are modernising parts of the Neapolitan rail network as part of a consortium led by Alstom.

14. März 2023

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Taiwan: Driverless metro line in Kaohsiung

The Yellow Line of the Kaohsiung Metro in Taiwan will be equipped with ATO (GoA4).

07. Oktober 2022

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Tests of digital technology on a museum railway

On its own account, Thales will in future increasingly carry out digital techniques on the 13 km long Elmsteintalbahn from Lambrecht to Elmstein.

21. Oktober 2021