The Israeli startup aiming to become the “Tesla of trains”
Israeli startup Voltify, which develops technologies to convert diesel trains to electric power, has secured USD 30 million in seed […]
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DB Cargo has equipped 60 diesel locomotives with the LEADER system in just four months
DB Cargo has announced the completion of the retrofitting of its entire fleet of Class 77 diesel locomotives with the […]
UK is testing quantum navigation technology for railways
Network Rail has announced that the development of quantum navigation technologies for railways is progressing, as new systems designed to […]
Hitachi Rail is leveraging AI for railway operations and maintenance
At the NVIDIA GTC conference, Hitachi Rail presented its vision for using artificial intelligence and edge computing to optimize railway […]
Japan is using AI and drones to get trains back on track faster
Japanese rail operator JR East will introduce a new inspection and response system based on artificial intelligence and drones on […]
Space technology on the rails: ESA and Tended test a system for railway construction
The British company Tended has launched a new project in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop technology […]
Japan Develops a New Earthquake-Resistant System for Shinkansen Trains
The Japanese railway operator JR East (East Japan Railway) has developed a new shock absorber system that reduces the risk […]
How DB Cargo uses AI for locomotive maintenance
The German operator DB Cargo has introduced an artificial intelligence-based system to plan the spare parts needed for the maintenance […]
Hitachi Rail launches new validator for public transport
Hitachi Rail has unveiled the new BV700 validator, a ticket validation device designed for modern public transport networks, which promises […]
Huawei and CASCO present the first TACN system based on FRMCS
Chinese company Huawei, together with railway integrator CASCO, have announced the launch of the first TACN (Train Autonomous Control Network) […]