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SENSONIC News

2 Tonne Tesla Vs 2000 Tonne Train – Who Wins?

Sensonic explores the physics behind high-speed impacts—comparing a 2-tonne Tesla to a 2000-tonne train in a battle of momentum and safety.

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HITACHI RAIL News

World-First: Hitachi Rail Enables Digitally Signalled Steam Locomotive with ETCS Technology

This project marks a milestone in the evolution of UK rail and future-proofing UK rail infrastructure by bringing heritage and digital technology together for the first time.

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Knorr Bremse News

Successful installation of Knorr-Bremse’s FreightControl Sentinel ushers in a new age of digital freight

This groundbreaking event, which took place at Heidelberg Materials’ Ribblesdale Cement Works in Clitheroe in early April, marks the beginning of a transformative era for digital rail freight.

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ASC News

ASC Sensors and CETEST elevate testing standards in the transport sector

ASC’s inertial sensor solutions help Spanish test and analysis center CETEST to address critical measuring and evaluation challenges, to provide unrivalled monitoring outcomes to customers across the world.

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Stadler News

Stadler builds eight customised hybrid metre-gauge multiple units for southern France

The vehicles, customised for CP's narrow-gauge network, feature battery technology, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 77 per cent.

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Kontron News

Kontron Secures GSM-R Railway Communications Contract in Spain

The project encompasses both deployment and a four-year maintenance period. It is among the largest recently awarded projects for GSM-R deployment by ADIF.

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CER News

European Rail CEOs join high-level Dialogue on continent-wide high-speed rail implementation

Senior leaders and the Executive Director from CER participated in the European Commission's Implementation Dialogue on High-Speed Rail, hosted by the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.

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ALSTOM News

Alstom to deliver high-capacity driverless signalling system for Taichung Blue Line metro

The Urbalis CBTC system maximises network capacity by allowing shorter headways, down to 90 seconds, which increases the frequency of trains and reduces commute time.

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PETROSOFT News

RailSoft – Safety and Full Control Over Railway Employees’ Documents

In the railway industry, every expired authorization, missing exam, or outdated certificate can have serious consequences — both financial and legal.

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NOMAD DIGITAL News

Nomad Digital Achieves ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management Systems

Nomad Digital, a global leader in high-performance train-to-ground connectivity solutions, is proud to announce that it has been certified to the ISO 50001:2018 standard for Energy Management Systems by LRQA, following a successful stage 2 audit in March 2025.

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Technical Articles

The Effect of Temperature on Cork-Rubber Rail Pads Versus Rubber Pads on Railway Rolling Noise

2 Tonne Tesla Vs 2000 Tonne Train – Who Wins?

Sensonic explores the physics behind high-speed impacts—comparing a 2-tonne Tesla to a 2000-tonne train in a battle of momentum and safety.

World-First: Hitachi Rail Enables Digitally Signalled Steam Locomotive with ETCS Technology

This project marks a milestone in the evolution of UK rail and future-proofing UK rail infrastructure by bringing heritage and digital technology together for the first time.

Successful installation of Knorr-Bremse’s FreightControl Sentinel ushers in a new age of digital freight

This groundbreaking event, which took place at Heidelberg Materials’ Ribblesdale Cement Works in Clitheroe in early April, marks the beginning of a transformative era for digital rail freight.

ASC Sensors and CETEST elevate testing standards in the transport sector

ASC’s inertial sensor solutions help Spanish test and analysis center CETEST to address critical measuring and evaluation challenges, to provide unrivalled monitoring outcomes to customers across the world.

Stadler builds eight customised hybrid metre-gauge multiple units for southern France

The vehicles, customised for CP's narrow-gauge network, feature battery technology, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 77 per cent.

Kontron Secures GSM-R Railway Communications Contract in Spain

The project encompasses both deployment and a four-year maintenance period. It is among the largest recently awarded projects for GSM-R deployment by ADIF.

European Rail CEOs join high-level Dialogue on continent-wide high-speed rail implementation

Senior leaders and the Executive Director from CER participated in the European Commission's Implementation Dialogue on High-Speed Rail, hosted by the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism.

Alstom to deliver high-capacity driverless signalling system for Taichung Blue Line metro

The Urbalis CBTC system maximises network capacity by allowing shorter headways, down to 90 seconds, which increases the frequency of trains and reduces commute time.

RailSoft – Safety and Full Control Over Railway Employees’ Documents

In the railway industry, every expired authorization, missing exam, or outdated certificate can have serious consequences — both financial and legal.

Nomad Digital Achieves ISO 50001 Certification for Energy Management Systems

Nomad Digital, a global leader in high-performance train-to-ground connectivity solutions, is proud to announce that it has been certified to the ISO 50001:2018 standard for Energy Management Systems by LRQA, following a successful stage 2 audit in March 2025.

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