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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trenitalia and ITA Airways sign partnership agreement for integrated mobility
Italian airline ITA Airways and rail operator Trenitalia (Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane) have signed a memorandum to develop an […]
Stadler and Critical Software launch Stadler Digital Labs
Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler and Portuguese company Critical Software have announced the establishment of a joint venture, Stadler Digital […]