SIM Factor delivers simulators to PKP Intercity
PKP Intercity, Poland’s national long-distance rail operator, now has seven simulators for training train drivers, following the installation of four […]
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Companies selected for Sydney’s biggest ticketing system overhaul
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) has awarded two contracts for the complete modernisation of Sydney’s ticketing system. The contracts […]
A first in the UK: delays, cancellations, and schedule changes displayed automatically
British operator Southeastern has become the first railway company in the UK to automatically notify passengers, at both the station […]
SNCF plans to use AI and data analytics for the new TGV INOUI
At the end of March, SNCF Voyageurs brought together 70 data specialists and engineering students to use data analytics and […]
Paris wants to introduce contactless bank card payments
The Île-de-France region is considering introducing direct contactless bank card payments on its public transportation network, including the metro and […]
Hitachi Rail announces acquisition of Clever Devices
Hitachi Rail has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based company Clever Devices, a provider of […]
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 […]
ERTMS to be activated on the Rome–Florence high-speed line
FS Italiane has announced that the ERTMS system on the Rome–Florence high-speed line will be activated in April. To enable […]
Signalling contract awarded for Łódź high-speed tunnel
Porr, the company selected to construct the Łódź high-speed tunnel, has awarded Alstom a contract to carry out works related […]