Enhancing Conductivity with Helical Structures for Solid-State Batteries Solid-state batteries have long been hailed as the future of energy storage, offering safety and efficiency improvements over their liquid-electrolyte counterparts. Yet, despite decades of research, the quest for a commercially via...
Japan’s 310 mile Conveyor Belt could revolutionise Freight Transport The Japanese government has set its sights on a ground-breaking initiative that promises to transform the country’s logistics landscape. This audacious project, the Autoflow-Road, aims to establish a network of hi-tech, aut...
The Promise of Urban Rail Transforming African Cities Urbanisation in Africa is booming, with 11 of the world’s most populous cities located on the continent. This rapid urban growth is a double-edged sword: while it fuels economic expansion, it also brings challenges, particularly in transport. T...
KfW IPEX-Bank Driving the Future of Rhineland’s Rail Transport In an era where sustainable transport solutions are becoming not just a preference but a necessity, KfW IPEX-Bank is spearheading a monumental transformation in the Rhineland’s local rail passenger transport. With a substantial investment of...
Siemens High-Speed Trains to connect Las Vegas and Southern California Today, Brightline announced that Siemens Mobility has been designated the “preferred bidder” to build train sets for the Brightline West high-speed rail project that will connect Las Vegas and Southern California. The contract will i...
The next ten years could be a Decade of Rail in the US Arthur D. Little has published its latest report, Rail 2040, which explores the key trends reshaping the industry, assesses the general market environment for railway services, and delivers an informed outlook on the future of rail transport within...
United States Steel Corp pioneers Battery-Powered Locomotives United States Steel Corporation announced today a significant step in its ongoing commitment to sustainability, environmental excellence and the communities it serves. The company converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Va...
Balancing Railroad Level Crossing Safety and Performance Today, the rail industry has multiple digital capabilities for the most precise asset monitoring and efficient railroad maintenance. The fact that the situation with accidents at level crossings in the US has remained virtually unchanged over the...
Improving Train Safety with IoT-Based Remote Monitoring Spanning 140,00 miles and supporting 167,000 jobs nationwide, the freight and passenger rail systems are a significant strength of the US economy. Of course, this nearly $80 billion-dollar industry is highly complex due to its sprawling infrastruct...
Japan’s Technological Maglev Rail Renaissance Japan stands tall as a global leader in engineering research and technology, with technological achievements that are second to none. Yet, Japan’s rise wasn’t always smooth. After the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, the natio...
EIB invests €30m in MERMEC’s Railway Digital Transformation in Italy In a strategic move to bolster Italy’s rail infrastructure modernization, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €30 million to fortify the research, development, and innovation endeavors of MERMEC Group. Based in...
Virtual Sound Simulation to analyse Railway Noise Impact It is often a nuisance for residents living near railroad lines – and such a multi-faceted challenge for experts that there should be more than one word for “railway noise”. Sounds from steel wheels on rough or smoother rails, braking...
Delhi Metro uses Digital Modelling to add 62km of Railway India’s city of Delhi is actually made up of two cities. To the north is Old Delhi, the historic city, and the south is New Delhi, the capital of India since 1947. It is an important commercial, transport, and cultural hub for the entire country....
KfW IPEX-Bank finances new Polish Intermodal Railcars KfW IPEX-Bank is financing a pool of new freight cars for the Polish freight wagon lessor Eurowagon. The financing is being used to procure up to 800 state-of-the-art intermodal railcars, which the company specialises in leasing to mainly Western Eur...
Aeva enables safe Autonomous Train Technology for Railergy Aeva, a leader in next-generation sensing and perception systems, today announced that Railergy, a leading supplier of railway system automation solutions, has selected Aeva’s Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) 4D LiDAR™ technolog...
New high-speed train opens from Rome to Pompeii A direct train service from Rome to Pompeii in under two hours: thanks to an agreement between the Italian Ministry of Culture and the Italian State Railways, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, on Sundays tourists and visitors can now reach the archaeological...
Cincoze DX-1200 Industrial Computer crucial to Modern Rail Transportation Rail transportation plays a crucial role in many modern transportation networks. It’s essential to ensure that rail transportation is safe and efficient, which requires constant improvements. The integration of industrial co...
Siemens Mobility investing $220m in North Carolina Rail Manufacturing Siemens Mobility, the Unites States’ largest passenger rolling stock manufacturer, will expand its manufacturing footprint by building a $220 million advanced manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, NC. The facility wil...
Smart Sensors could prevent metal thieves running off with the rails Cable theft costs the UK taxpayer millions of pounds each year—and that’s just for infrastructure repairs. The total cost to the economy is even higher. Thieves are attracted to metal for its buoyant pricing, targeting overhead power l...
Alstom Electric Train Solutions to include Actasys Thermal Management Devices Actasys Inc., a leader in safeguarding sensor functionality in real-world applications, announced today they have entered into a development agreement with Alstom to implement their innovative, energy-efficient thermal managem...
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