Icomera Powers High-Speed Private 5G Rail Trials at Millbrook Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 On 16 June 2025, England’s Connected Heartland (ECH) programme welcomed government and industry guests to Millbrook Proving Ground for the finale of a three-week testing campaign. The objective: to prove that a stand-alone 5G Mobile Private Network, destined for the 33 km Bicester–Bletchley stretch of East West Rail (EWR), could deliver
European Commission Launches Call for Evidence for Passenger Rights Revision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 The European Commission has launched a call from both the general public and stakeholders for evidence on a revision of the Rail Passenger Rights Regulation. The Regulation, which concerns the protection of passengers travelling by rail in the EU, grants passengers a number of rights with regards to travel disruptions during
The True Value of Seat Refurbishment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20250 Refurbishment has become a key focus for rail operators looking to improve sustainability, extend asset life and optimise budgets. Railway-News speaks with Kiel Americas’ Head of Parts and Services, Jeremy Taluzek and General Manager Nicholas Gwynne, about the company’s expanding refurbishment capabilities. Refurbishment of a driver seat in a used ambulance –
AI Video Analytics Brings Passenger Counting into Sharp Focus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 By Lynn Bacigalupo, Product Manager – Video Solutions, Icomera For years, transportation operators have used video surveillance for a narrow purpose – a watchful eye ensuring passenger safety and operational security. But the technology behind these systems has evolved far beyond simply recording footage. AI-powered video analytics measure how many passengers are
New Survey Aims to Gauge Passenger Satisfaction on British Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20250 A new survey has been launched that aims to gauge passenger satisfaction across Britain’s railway. The survey, which is set to be the biggest in history, will see roughly ten thousand passengers a month asked their views on the rail network whilst en route to their destination, with an aim of
How Passengers Are Using On-Train Wi-Fi in 2025: Insights Revealed for World Wi-Fi Day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20250 Rail passengers increasingly expect onboard Wi-Fi to mirror the always-on, content-rich experience of their home broadband. New figures from connectivity specialist Icomera – published today on World Wi-Fi Day – indicate that Google, Instagram and Facebook are absorbing the biggest share of on-train Wi-Fi bandwidth. Key Findings Passenger use of Google is the single
Northern Introduces New Assisted Travel Support Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 Northern has launched a new service aiming to provide information and guidance for passengers in need of assistance when travelling. The service, which is available through WhatsApp between 6:00 and 23:00, seven days a week, offers access to a dedicated travel support team equipped to provide information on journey planning, disruption
Charging Solutions: Powering Laptops and Phones for the Future of Rail. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring the future of onboard device charging for rail environments. In our free webinar on Wednesday, 4th of June 2025, we’ll dive into the latest innovations in USB and wireless charging for phones and laptops, and our experts will walk you through everything from selecting
Leave the Plane, Take the Train: Rail Travel Set to See Sharp Increase by 2030 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20250 A new study published by Hitachi Rail has found that the general public living in both Europe and North America believe the coming years will see a significant increase in the use of rail travel. The belief is based on the suggestion that the increase should come at the expense of
Making Public Transport More Accessible for All – Global Accessibility Awareness Day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 Every year the world unites to shine a light on the importance of digital access and inclusion for disabled passengers. This year, Global Accessibility Awareness Day takes place on May 15, sparking conversations around public transport accessibility and how we can build a digital world that works for everyone. At Icomera, accessibility isn’t a one-day conversation. It’s embedded
Pay Attention to Your Customers – Improve Your Vehicle Efficiency! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 In over 50 projects for well-known rail operators such as SBB, DB and ÖBB and numerous others, as well as for vehicle manufacturers such as Siemens and Alstom, to name just a few examples, we have been able to clearly demonstrate the advantages for operators over the last 15 years
Wi-Fi on Trains: How Does It Work and Why It Matters? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20250 Have you ever wondered, “How does wifi on trains work?” or perhaps, “Can you get WiFi on trains reliably?” With hybrid working becoming the new norm and leisure travellers seeking seamless digital experiences, onboard connectivity is more essential than ever. Icomera’s innovative passenger Wi-Fi solutions innovative passenger Wi-Fi solutions deliver precisely that: fast, secure, and reliable wifi on trains, helping
Low Earth Orbit Satellites Bring On-Train Internet Connectivity Full Circle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 In today’s digital world, passengers expect to stay connected wherever they go, and train travel is no exception. Whether streaming entertainment, working remotely or staying in touch with friends and family, uninterrupted high-speed connectivity is now a fundamental passenger requirement. At the same time, operators rely on robust connectivity for real-time
RailNation DC 2025: Shaping the Future of Passenger Rail in the United States Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20250 At RailNation DC 2025, transportation leaders and advocates gathered to discuss the future of passenger rail. Hosted by the Rail Passengers Association, the conversations revolved around three pivotal themes—each underscoring the challenges and opportunities shaping rail in America. 1. The Deeper Meaning of Passenger Flow When we think of “passenger flow,” boarding
UK: Network Rail Issues Travel Advice During Blackheath Tunnel Closure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 Network Rail has outlined a temporary timetable for passengers looking to travel via the Blackheath tunnel between Sunday 18 May and Sunday 27 July 2025, as the tunnel is set to close for a period of 10 weeks. The closure, which will lead to a diversion via Greenwich, is due to
Northern Rail Trials New Priority Seating Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Northern Rail has introduced a new range of priority seating options on board 12 of its passenger trains in a new trial across its services. The new seats, which can now be found on six Class 156 trains and six Class 170 trains operating within the North West and Yorkshire &
The Future of Real-Time Information Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20250 Real-time information systems are essential for improving passenger satisfaction, operational efficiency and safety in the rail industry, writes Thomas Auner, CSO and Partner, cn-mobility. Today, train operators and passengers alike expect instant access to accurate, up-to-date information to ensure smooth journeys and a seamless customer experience. Whether it’s updates on delays,
UK: Rail Innovation Funding Looks to Enhance Passenger Experience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 The Department for Transport has launched a new round of its First of a Kind (FOAK) competition, offering 5 million GBP in government funding to trial new technologies that could improve passenger experience across the rail network. Run in partnership with Innovate UK, the FOAK competition is now in its eighth
Meeting the digital future of rail strategically with IoT and analytics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: To meet their promise as one of our most sustainable modes of transportation, railways in many developed countries are going to need a big upgrade, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Often burdened with old and ageing infrastructure, they have fallen behind
DB to Analyse Passenger Behaviour Using Big Data Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 The branch of Deutsche Bahn dealing with new digital business models, DB Digital Ventures, is teaming up with Teralytics. This Swiss start-up performs mobility analyses using big data, something DB believes holds far-reaching potential for a customer-oriented development of its services. Using data obtained from mobile phones Teralytics supplies reliable information
New Infrared Technology to Reduce Dwell Times in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 Downer has partnered with the University of Technology Sydney, in collaboration with the Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, to develop Dwell Track. This technology is an infrared digital imaging system that aims to optimise customer flow and safety on platforms. Wynyard Station was the first to get the new technology. The
CDG Express trains ordered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 FRANCE: The Hello Paris consortium selected to operate the CDG Express airport rail link has ordered 13 electric multiple-units to run the service at a cost of €160m, Alstom confirmed on August 1. CDG Express will run for 32 km between Paris-Est and Charles-de-Gaulle airport Terminal 2, using a mix of new
Robust cyber-security plans keep trains running on time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: As primary movers of people and goods, railways play a central role in the economic and social life of most countries, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Railways have also become an attractive target for potential cyber attacks, due in large
Nomad-Alstom Consortium Win Multi Million-Pound On-Board Passenger WiFi Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 Nomad Digital, the world’s leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry, will supply, design and deliver in cooperation with DSB a complete on-board Passenger WiFi solution and provide maintenance and operation services to the system. The contract is a 6-year agreement which was awarded in September
Munich Orders 73 Additional Avenio Trams from Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Germany: Stadtwerke München (SWM) has ordered 73 additional Avenio trams from Siemens Mobility. This contract is worth 200 million euros (225 million USD). SWM is taking advantage of existing options of a previously agreed framework agreement. Siemens Mobility will begin delivering the new vehicles in 2021. These Avenio trams will
Axminster Carpets Supply Sustainable Flooring for 825 SWR Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Axminster Carpets supplied carpet to 825 vehicles for South Western Railway (SWR) Class 450, 444, 442, 158 and 159 fleet. This marks Axminster’s largest contract to date, a pivotal moment for the company – one for the archive! The world-famous Devonshire factory overlooks the South Western line from Waterloo to Exeter
China: Testing Successful for CRRC Carbon-Fibre Metro metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 China’s ‘Future Metro’ CRRC believes the many new technologies and materials in its new metro vehicles are the future of metros worldwide, and will drive upgrades to metro technologies, which will in turn make travelling by metro more enjoyable for passengers. Ding Sansan, Deputy Chief Engineer, CRRC Qingdao Sifang, says these carbon-fibre
Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 25 for 17–21 June 2019: Newag IMPULS for FSE © Edoardo Rizzo Rolling Stock ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award The Brandenburg Design Award
Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 Bombardier Transportation has won the Brandenburg Design Award for the design – interior and exterior – of its ZEFIRO Express intercity train. ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier says: “The train’s distinctive appearance is set to reshape mobility and redefine the intercity passenger experience in the Swedish
Camira: Made for Travelling in Style Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 With the ever-increasing demand on rail networks and operators striving to design trains that offer more for passengers, suppliers are being put to the test and asked to up their game in what they can provide to the rail sector. It all comes down to what defines a good train journey
SJ wins north Norway operating contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 NORWAY: The SJ Norge subsidiary of Sweden’s national passenger operator has been selected for the Lot 2 Nord operating contract, national railway agency Jernbanedirektoratet announced on June 17. The contract covers long-distance passenger services on the Dovrebanen and Nordlandsbanen routes from Oslo to Trinbdheim and Bodø, as well as the Rørosbanen,
UK: New Greater Anglia BMUs Receive ORR Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 UK: The Office of Rail and Road, the regulatory authority for rail in Britain, has given its approval for the 24 four-car bi-mode FLIRT trains Stadler has been manufacturing for Greater Anglia. Stadler says these are the first FLIRT trains in the country to get this ‘authorisation for placing into
Fleet Focus: Britain’s new trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 Exciting times are ahead as the first trains of two new fleets entered service during April and May. A total of 22 new or fully refurbished fleets are due for introduction by 12 train operators over the next three years, and The RM will be taking a closer look at
Russian Railways orders high speed trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 RUSSIA: Russian Railways has signed a €1·1bn order for a further 13 Velaro RUS high speed trains for use on the 650 km Moscow – St Petersburg route, Siemens Mobility announced on June 7. The 10-car trainsets will be supplied by Siemens Mobility and the Ural Locomotives joint venture of Siemens
High Speed 2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
HS2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
DB Regio Orders 18 Stadler KISS Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 Germany: DB Regio and Stadler have signed a contract for the design, manufacture and delivery of 18 double-decker KISS trains. DB Regio will put them into service on the ‘Elektronetz Ost’ (Hamburg metropolitan area) route. DB Regio once again won the franchise in March this year. The contract is worth
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the
Alstom Delivers First MP16 Metro Train for Lyon metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 Alstom has delivered the first MP16 train that will run on Line B of the Lyon Metro. Following its arrival at the La Poudrette depot on 25 April. This train has been put through over five months of testing in Valenciennes. During that time it completed 5,000km. Now, this first
Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group, Discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 “I’m told that this is the largest funded programme by value per mile of any European rail system,” says Chris Mariner, CEO of Mecx Group, about Network Rail’s Control Period 6 budget. Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group The company started out with a focus as a technical services provider, with particular expertise
Eurostar provides guide for travellers with autism Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 EUROPE: Eurostar has launched a virtual guide designed to help passengers with autism have a stress-free journey. The cross-Channel high speed train operator reviewed its travel experience with the Ambitious About Autism charity, which advised that travellers with autism are more comfortable if they have seen information about sights and sounds
Today at Railtex: Day 2 – 15 May 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 It’s Wednesday, Railtex day 2. Here’s your quick show guide for today’s events. Highlights for today are the Future Focus Conference, of which RIA is the organiser. Senior industry members will engage in panel discussions and Q&As about important infrastructure projects and topics such as decarbonisation. Wabtec Stand, Railtex 2019 ©
Stadler Delivers 10 Additional FLIRT Trains to GySEV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 Stadler successfully completed a contract it signed with Hungarian railway operator GySEV in September 2016. GySEV ordered ten FLIRT electric multiple units from the Swiss manufacturer, essentially doubling its fleet of FLIRT trains. Stadler is pleased to have delivered on this order on time and in line with the terms
Siemens Rail Manufacturing Facility Reaches Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 United Kingdom: In 2018 Siemens Mobility unveiled its plans for a rail manufacturing facility in Goole, East Yorkshire. The project has now passed a major milestone. Siemens Mobility has submitted its outline planning application. Artist impression of new Siemens rail manufacturing facility in Goole © www.siemens.com/press Wil Wilson, Managing Director, Rolling Stock,
Nomad Digital – Smart Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 Nomad Digital is the world’s leading provider of passenger and fleet-management digital solutions to the rail industry. We offer […] The post Nomad Digital – Smart Technology appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/nomad-digital-smart-technology/