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September 18, 2018 | Rolling stock

CRRC unveils Next Generation metro train

IRJ at InnoTrans 2018: CRRC unveiled its Next Generation metro train, a joint project of the Chinese-German joint venture, CG Rail, at the outside track area.

September 18, 2018 | InnoTrans 2018

Germany is investing in rail, says transport minister

IRJ at InnoTrans 2018: Germany’s federal minister of transport and digital infrastructure, Mr Andreas Scheuer, told delegates at the opening ceremony of InnoTrans in Berlin that Germany is increasing its commitment to rail.

September 18, 2018 | InnoTrans 2018

Rail can be a leader, says Bulc

IRJ at InnoTrans 2018: EU transport commissioner Violeta Bulc officially opened InnoTrans 2018 in Berlin on September 18. “At the dawn of the fourth industrial revolution we have a chance to lead that revolution,” she told delegates.

September 18, 2018 | Technology

Battery train energises race to replace diesel

Rapid advances in battery technology and the drive to reduce emissions of harmful particulates are helping to push the case for the development of battery-electric trains. Keith Barrow looks at the technology behind Bombardier’s prototype Talent 3 battery-electric multiple unit, which will enter service in Germany next year.

September 17, 2018 | Technology

C-DAS: taking driver advisory systems to the next level

Integrating driver advisory systems with traffic management systems can unlock a host of opportunities for optimising operational efficiency, but making this connection is not without its complications. Keith Barrow reports from Sweden on how one company is working to bridge the gap.

September 17, 2018 | Light Rail

Siemens pioneers autonomous light rail vehicles in Potsdam

Testing is underway by Siemens in Potsdam, Germany, with an automatic light rail vehicle as part of a three-stage project to develop fully-autonomous LRVs. As David Briginshaw reports, the first step has already been achieved with the introduction in Ulm of an LRV fitted with a driver assistance system.

September 14, 2018 | Financial

SCI study forecasts upturn in global rail market

The global rail market has grown from €169bn in 2016 to €183bn, and the rate of growth has picked up from a forecast of 2.3% two years ago to 2.8%. These are some of SCI Verkehr’s findings in its latest analysis of the market, as Maria Leenen, CEO, and Andreas Wolf, senior consultant with SCI Verkehr, explain.

August 21, 2018 | Technology

Crude by rail: Using IoT to fast-track safety and compliance

Santanu Sur, consulting partner - energy and resources at Tata Consultancy Services’ energy unit, outlines plans for a series of IoT-based apps to improve the safety of the increasing volumes of crude oil being transported by rail in North America.

August 20, 2018 | Technology

Real-time network information empowers train managers

British operator CrossCounty is deploying a new communications suite, which is set to provide onboard staff with a bespoke and easy-to-use source of live network and service information. Kevin Smith met with the developer Nexus Alpha and CrossCountry to find out how Arrakis works and how it is set to be used.