Berlin’s U-Bahn begins semi-automated CBTC conversion Berlin's U-Bahn

Siemens Mobility will introduce a Communications-Based Train Control System (CBTC) on Berlin’s metro for the first time after winning a tender from Be...

Peter Johnson Mon, 07/08/2024 - 10:43
High-speed operator’s procurement department to go 100% digital iryo fleet

Leading Spanish high-speed operator iryo has announced that it will complete the digital transformation of its procurement department by the end of...

Peter Johnson Thu, 06/27/2024 - 11:39
Siemens Mobility and Freightliner to perform industry first with ETCS fitment Freightliner locomotive 66591

Siemens Mobility and Freightliner have agreed a pioneering partnership to fit ETCS to Freightliner’s First-in-Class (FiC) locomotive 66591.

The...

Peter Johnson Fri, 06/21/2024 - 11:31
ADComms launches transformational AI rail operations system London Underground train

ADComms has launched its new data aggregation and intelligent connected software system, Monica Hub.

Monica Hub will transform rail operations...

Peter Johnson Thu, 06/06/2024 - 16:46
Hitachi Rail’s Billion-Pound commitment to Rail Investment Hitachi Rail employee

Hitachi Rail has announced the completion of its €1.6bn acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business, expanding its presence to...

Peter Johnson Mon, 06/03/2024 - 10:49
Siemens Mobility and CSX explore digital solutions for freight rail Siemens Mobility and CSX explore digital solutions for freight rail

Siemens Mobility and CSX, have announced an expansion of their partnership to develop and implement digital solutions for freight rail. The...

richardw@cogni… Tue, 10/24/2023 - 12:11
TfL continue with complex mobile connectivity project as Camden Town tube station receives 5G signal TfL continue with complex mobile connectivity project as Camden Town receives 5G signal

Transport for Rail (TfL) is continuing its mobile connectivity programme as it announces that Camden Town tube station has now got 4G and 5G mobile...

richardw@cogni… Tue, 06/06/2023 - 13:31
Turner & Townsend Appointed to Network Rail's Telecoms Framework Turner & Townsend Appointed to Network Rail's Telecoms Framework

Turner & Townsend has been appointed to Network Rail's telecoms professional services framework. The two-year contract, with the option of a two-year...

richardw@cogni… Thu, 06/01/2023 - 13:20
East Coast Digital Programme sees further progression in 2023 Engineer testing new signalling equipment, via Network Rail

As the new year thunders ahead, so does progression with the transformational East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), seeing further digitalisation with...

Elliot Griffiths Mon, 01/09/2023 - 12:19
Contemporary Class 66 upgrades to transform rail freight journeys Class 66, via DB Cargo

Coming as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, DB Cargo UK’s Class 66 locomotive (66039) has been delivered to Doncaster, where a digital...

Elliot Griffiths Wed, 11/09/2022 - 09:33
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RTM Issue 144

THE FUTURE OF RAIL IN THE NORTH

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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