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Update on the acquisition of GTS by Hitachi Rail

In August 2021, the proposed acquisition of Thales' Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business by Hitachi Rail was announced.

15. Dezember 2022

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"No reliable planning possible without a basis"

Operators need to know what to expect, says Jennifer Schacha.

07. Dezember 2022

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Easier access to the "Open Digital Testbed"

The DZSF (German Centre for Rail Transport Research) wants to make it easier for researchers to access the "Open Digital Test Field".

07. Dezember 2022

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Tests: Still problems when shunting on the hump

The Digital Automatic Coupling (DAK) works well, but some problems still need to be solved.

07. Dezember 2022

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DSTW put into operation

The digital interlockings (DSTW) have now been put into operation on the Kleve - Kempen line.

06. Dezember 2022

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Network agency postpones LTE switchover to 2024

The Federal Network Agency has prohibited the introduction of another 4G radio frequency for better mobile phone reception in trains, planned for the timetable change on 11.12.2022, and postponed it until December 2024.

02. Dezember 2022

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DSD: Federal GmbH should coordinate

Für die weitere Umsetzung der Digitalisierung im Rahmen des Projekts „Digitale Schiene Deutschland“ (DSD) müsse „umgehend“ eine Gesellschaft des Bundes die zentrale Koordination des strecken- und fahrzeugseitigen DSD-Rollouts übernehmen.

01. Dezember 2022

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Locomotive conversion to ETCS becomes urgent

Railway companies in Germany should prepare themselves for the fact that they may have to have ETCS-capable locomotives sooner than expected in order to be able to operate on the network.

01. Dezember 2022

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Fully autonomous driving of a shunting locomotive

Alstom, in collaboration with Dutch infrastructure operator ProRail and Belgian rail freight operator Lineas, has demonstrated the highest level of GoA4 automation on a shunting locomotive near Breda, the Netherlands.

30. November 2022

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First ETCS retrofit order in Switzerland

Stadler has received the first order for an ETCS retrofit in Switzerland from Müller Technologie AG.

30. November 2022

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Regulator approves ETCS on lines and rolling stock

The Greek railway supervisory and regulatory authority RAS has granted important approvals for the interoperability of fixed installations and rolling stock.

25. November 2022

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Train remotely controlled with 5G technology

Remote access to a rail vehicle was recently investigated on a test line operated by the Erzgebirgsbahn.

24. November 2022

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"Automation light in Germany"

Some things seem less progressive at first glance than on closer inspection, says Jennifer Schacha.

24. November 2022

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Ontario Line: Contract awarded

Hitachi Rail has been awarded the Ontario Line contract by Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx as consortium leader of Connect 6ix.

24. November 2022

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Framework contract for digital signalling systems in central and northern Italy

Hitachi Rail has been awarded a framework contract worth €867m by Italian infrastructure operator Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) for ERTMS development and supply for central and northern Italy.

23. November 2022