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September 8, 2020 | Technology

IRJ IN-BRIEF - Technology: Mapping trackside vegetation through machine learning; RZD and Tele2 model inter-city traffic flow; Sydney Trains deploys new safety systems.

Germany: German Rail (DB), in collaboration with technology startup LiveEO, is employing machine learning to analyse satellite images to create digital vegetation maps across its network. The intention is to identify trees that are especially vulnerable to extreme weather, to better manage potential disruption in the event of storms.

September 8, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Siemens and Ballard develop hydrogen trains

SIEMENS Mobility is currently developing a modular hydrogen fuel cell drive for its Mireo Plus H regional train platform, which will subsequently be integrated into other platforms.

September 8, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Huber+Suhner antennas improve operational planning

HUBER+Suhner has extended the capabilities of its rail rooftop antennas with the launch of its Sencity Rail Mimo embedded dual-band GNSS-receiving antenna.

September 7, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: LEM voltage sensors bring versatility in a small package

LEM has developed the DVC 1000 series of compact panel-mounted voltage sensors for insulated nominal voltage measurements in rail traction and industrial applications.

September 7, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Bombardier retrofits AGC fleets for electric power

BOMBARDIER is developing batteries for retrofitting of its Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) multiple-unit trains, as part of an effort to improve the environmental impact of the vehicles.

September 3, 2020 | Technology

Australian CCTV AI research project to aid passenger safety

RESEARCHERS at an Australian university are developing software that will enable existing CCTV cameras in trains and light rail vehicles to automatically identify and report suspicious or violent incidents.

September 3, 2020 | Technology

Wabtec, HP and Redington launch 3D printing facility in India

WABTEC, HP and Redington have launched a new additive manufacturing centre in India focused on accelerating the design and production of integrated 3D-printed components.

September 3, 2020 | Infrastructure

Germany to accelerate digital interlocking installation

THE German Railway Industry Association (VDB), the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA) and German Rail (DB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the roll-out of digital interlockings across the German network, with a target to upgrade 10 regions by the end of 2021.

September 2, 2020 | Fleet

DB begins trials with digital automatic couplings

A consortium led by German Rail (DB) has begun using a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for the first time, with DB Systems Engineering installing the new system on several wagons at its facility in Minden, Westphalia.

August 29, 2020 | Fleet

Coventry appoints NP Aerospace to build lightweight battery LRV

COVENTRY City Council, Britain, has appointed NP Aerospace to assemble a prototype battery powered lightweight LRV for its very light rail transit project.

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