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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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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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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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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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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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"No reliable planning possible without a basis"

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

07. Dezember 2022

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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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Metro line 13 to be fully automated

The Paris transport authority Ile-de-France-Mobilités (IDFM) and the operator RATP have given the go-ahead for the automation of metro line 13.

15. Dezember 2022

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Grand Paris Express: telecoms contract awarded

Société du Grand Paris has selected Nokia to deploy 5G-ready IP/MPLS multiservice, mobile core and radio access network for the automated Grand Paris Express network.

15. Dezember 2022

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ERTMS CSS project: successful test

ProRail is implementing ERTMS, which must be available on the busiest lines in the Netherlands by 2030.

16. Dezember 2022

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First of Class BR 101 converted for ETCS Baseline 3

The conversion of the first class 101 locomotive to ETCS Level 2 Baseline 3 Release 2 was completed at the Dessau plant on 12 December 2022.

16. Dezember 2022

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Vossloh DE 18 first diesel locomotive with ETCS approval

Vossloh Rail Service's DE 18 has now been approved in Italy for operation under ETCS.

16. Dezember 2022

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ATO with GoA4 in Switzerland

Two Swiss railways are tackling concrete projects for automated driving (ATO) according to GoA4.

16. Dezember 2022

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Successes with data-based switch monitoring

Vossloh has now made great progress on an order for data-based condition monitoring of switches in Sweden.

21. Dezember 2022

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Automated drone missions for the prevention of incidents

ÖBB recently signed an innovation cooperation with Frequentis AG to research hangar-based automated drone flights in Austria.

21. Dezember 2022