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ÖBB-Infrastruktur is the first railway infrastructure company in Europe to receive permission to use drones that can be controlled without direct visual contact with the pilots.
In cooperation with Maersk, the rail freight carrier successfully tested replacing diesel with hydrotreated vegetable oil on over 100 journeys in southern Spain.
During a successful demonstration project in Quebec, the Coradia iLint made history as the first hydrogen-powered train to transport passengers in North America.
The new approach involves dividing the port into zones, optimizing operations, and bundling deliveries to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
This international collaborative project combines the efficiency of fuel cells with battery storage, promising a cleaner, more efficient future for rail travel in Spain and Europe.
With this contract, the company expands into Switzerland, a new country for the Škoda Group.
Norfolk Southern Corporation has initiated the use of Digital Train Inspection Portals throughout its expansive 22-state network.
The rail industry in North America is using multiple strategies, including fuel savings, carbon reduction through biofuels, and the potential of hydrogen and electric batteries, to transition to cleaner and more sustainable locomotives.
The partnership will focus on developing interoperable hyperloop systems, testing these technologies in both the Netherlands and Spain, and facilitating efficient transportation of passengers and goods across borders.
By using special "Sandite" trains that apply a mixture of gel and sand to the tracks, Infrabel is significantly reducing the number of incidents and delays caused by slippery rails during the autumn season.
VTG is offering this system as a project-related option to further increase the efficiency of freight train handling.
The award highlights exceptional learning tools incorporating gamification for education or training purposes.
This collaboration introduces a solution that uses advanced image analysis and AI algorithms to identify animals in the vicinity and emit a tailored repellent sound to deter them.
Pecovasa Renfe Mercancías, a company within the group focusing on new vehicle transportation, has entered into a contract with Teralco Solutions to install geolocation for its 289 car transporter wagons.
The first-of-its-kind autonomous “kitchen train” can serve up to 10,000 portions of food every day.
Alstom has selected Knorr-Bremse to equip new Swedish high-speed trains with braking systems controlled by the latest evolution of the CubeControl brake control system.
The components were designed to enhance the performance, longevity, and comfort of ÖBB's fleet by reducing vibrations and preventing dust and moisture from infiltrating specific areas of its railcars.
Upgrading existing railway infrastructure would allow MagRail passenger trains to travel up to 550km/h. The path to pre-commercial operation.
Collaborative effort advances circular economy and sustainability goals.
The Company also recently reported that its RIP technology has performed over 3.8 million comprehensive railcar scans through the first half of 2023.