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Project safe.trAIn: Artificial intelligence for driverless regional trains

The objective of the recently launched safe.trAIn project with Siemens AG as consortium leader is the integrated development of test standards and methods for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the automation of rail transport, as well as proof of the suitability of the test standards in an application example.

04. November 2022

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Class 387/1 EMU to be fitted with ETCS

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Class 387/1 EMU to be fitted with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme.

04. November 2022

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RailAIxs project launched for the automatic detection of hazardous situations

Over the next three years, the feasibility of an automatic environment detection system for railways with sensor technology and data-based evaluations will be investigated by a consortium consisting of the Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Hörmann Vehicle Engineering GmbH, QINUM GmbH and the Institute for Rail Vehicles and Transport Systems at RWTH Aachen University.

02. November 2022

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"The effects do not stop at the railway industry."

The global supply chain disruptions are also evident in rail projects, says Rail Impacts Managing Editor Jennifer Schacha.

27. Oktober 2022

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Italy: Framework contract for Alstom for ERTMS equipment

Alstom has signed a framework contract worth around €900 million with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) for the design, supply and commissioning of an ERTMS system.

26. Oktober 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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Spain: Development partnership for 5G solutions and services

Indra, an aerospace, defence and mobility technology company, and Masmovil, one of the leading 5G operators in Spain, have signed a cooperation agreement.

24. Oktober 2022

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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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Norway: Commissioning of ERTMS postponed

In November, the new ERTMS system (ETCS Level 2) was to be put into operation for the first time on the Gjøvikbanen between Oslo and Gjøvik; however, this now has to be postponed.

20. Oktober 2022

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“One hundred percent protection is not possible”

You can't completely protect yourself from sabotage, says Rail Impacts Managing Director Jennifer Schacha.

13. Oktober 2022

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Hamburg: Tender for new metro cars starts

Hamburger Hochbahn AG (HOCHBAHN) is launching the tender for the procurement of the sixth generation of metro cars.

13. Oktober 2022

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Waterfall announces cybersecurity partnership with Alstom

Waterfall Security Solutions, the Operational Technology (OT) security company, announced a collaboration agreement to secure safety-critical and reliability-critical operations networks for railways and public transport with Alstom.

13. Oktober 2022

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Austrian Institute of Technology develops security solution for Network Rail in UK

UK infrastructure operator Network Rail has commissioned the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT) to provide a complete solution for the early detection of physical security threats.

12. Oktober 2022

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Cylus and HaslerRail to jointly develop cyber security solution for ERTMS systems

Cylus and HaslerRail, two internationally active providers of railway cyber security and on-board electronics, want to provide a secure and thus seamless train control as part of a development partnership.

12. Oktober 2022

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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