The tiny nation of Luxemburg is a shining example of how rail automation is helping cities and countries respond to growing passenger numbers and delays on regional networks
The logistics service provider CargoBeamer has launched a new connection for the unaccompanied transport of semi-trailers by rail. Unaccompanied transport of semi-trailers expanded on the Franco-German corridor.
Last weekend saw a major step forward in rail safety. In just two days, no less than 65 km of track in the province of Antwerp was put in service with the European safety system ETCS (European Train Control System). This automatic system controls the speed of trains.
Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today an additional multi-year order from Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) to modernize 330 locomotives as part of its continued partnership. Extended partnership furthers railroad’s sustainability, fuel efficiency efforts.
DB Cargo UK is trialling the use of ‘combi-consists’ to increase capacity, improve customer service and improve its efficiency. This month the UK’s largest rail freight operator ran a unique jumbo train from Belmont Yard in Doncaster to Barking, East London, carrying a mix of wagons for two altogether different types of customers.
The new high-performance connector from Stäubli is suitable for numerous industrial applications, for example, in e-mobility and railway testing applications or in machinery where safety and reliability are fundamental. DuraDock power is designed for currents up to 550 A and up to 100,000 mating cycles.