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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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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

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ETCS-Migration 2038+: Test runs for ETCS Level 2 commissioning

As part of the ETCS Migration 2038+ programme, the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) plans to equip all heavily used lines in its network with ETCS Level 2.

02. August 2023

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Czech Republic may promote ETCS and DAK

The Czech government is allowed to reintroduce a funding programme for ETCS equipment and also to add a new funding element.

31. Juli 2023

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Consortium to supply digital signalling for high-speed line between Verona and Padua

As part of the IRICAV DUE consortium, Hitachi Rail has signed a EUR 1.8bn contract to design and supply the track and digital signalling equipment that will cross the city of Vicenza with a new high-speed/capacity line.

31. Juli 2023

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Network Rail and SBB sign agreement

Network Rail, the UK infrastructure manager, and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on AI and other areas.

28. Juli 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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First FRMCS/5G test environment set up in Germany

DB Netz AG, Nokia and Kontron Transportation GmbH have set up and successfully tested an end-to-end FRMCS communication network in the Erz Mountains.

25. Juli 2023

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Railways: High costs due to FRMCS

Nederlandse Spoorwegen, ÖBB and SBB have warned of cost risks for railways when introducing the FRMCS train radio system.

24. Juli 2023

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AI Mobility Lab at InnoTrans 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies do not stop at the railway system and so InnoTrans 2024 is introducing the new exhibition area AI Mobility Lab.

21. Juli 2023

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Adif AV orders measuring train for high-speed lines

The Spanish infrastructure manager for high-speed lines Adif AV has ordered another measuring train from the manufacturer CAF. It is to travel at a speed of up to 300 km/h on normal tracks.

19. Juli 2023