A CBTC signalling system developed by Thales’s Chinese joint venture, Thales SEC Transport, has received the China Urban Rail Certification. Read more
First semi-autonomous train runs on French network
A locomotive has completed a trial of semi-autonomous operation under real operating conditions in France. Read more
Exploring the possibilities of 5G for future railway communications
While some have been aware of FRMCS as the next standard for rail communications, with standards expected to be finalised circa 2022 to 2023 and proof of concepts and trials running from 2020 to 2025, and it is expected that we will see early deployments in Europe from 2025 onwards, the possibilities of how this communications platform and 5G can reshape the railways is now beginning to be understood. Read more
Queensland budget confirms rail manufacturing pipeline
The 2020-21 Queensland Budget has confirmed a $1 billion rail manufacturing pipeline in the state. Read more
The value of true systems integration and data-driven supervision
The Operation Control Centre (OCC) is the brain of any transportation network. As new trends and challenges emerge, the systems must be adapted and integrated to become more sophisticated and thus more complex to manage. Read more
Industry involvement sought for ETCS and ATMS interoperability solution
Transport for NSW is seeking industry involvement on the design of an integration solution for next generation signalling systems.
With Sydney Trains in the process of rolling out European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling as part of the Digital Systems program on sections of the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line and the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) implementing its Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) across the interstate network, interoperability will be key for the effectiveness of these technologies in enabling more traffic to run through the Sydney network. Read more
Bombardier launches predictive maintenance service for rail signalling
Global rail manufacturer and signalling and rollingstock provider Bombardier has launched a new predictive maintenance service designed for rail signalling infrastructure. Read more
Thales, Alstom selected as part of SNCF signal interlockings innovation program
Proposals from Thales and Alstom have been selected as part of an innovation partnership for next generation signal interlockings organised by French rail network owner SNCF Réseau. Read more
Training facility for rail signalling completed in WA
A purpose-built training facility for rail careers has been completed in Western Australia, with the first cohort of students to address a critical skills shortage in the rail industry. Read more
Alstom first to achieve certification for latest ETCS standards
Alstom is now the first company to be fully certified to the latest onboard and trackside European Train Control System (ETCS) standards. Read more