Railway technologies

Skoda is still broadening its innovation portfolio and, together with an American firm called Microvast, is working on more advanced battery solutions for railways to hasten a sustainable mobility future.

The Arctic region is soon going to become a hub for railway innovation as Norway and Sweden have started a project on their Ofotbanen and Malmbanan railway stretches, spanning a total of 473 kilometers, to test innovations.

Progress Rail delivered two BE14. 5BB battery-electric locomotives to Australia for Fortescue, marking an improvement in zero-emission mining railway transport solutions for the Pilbara region.

Delhi Metro awarded a contract of $221,000 to Dellner India Private Limited for revamping couplers of trains at Dwarka Depot.

DB ESG, part of DB Systemtechnik, has strengthened its presence in the UK rail industry by opening a Rail Technology Centre in Derby.

Self-driving freight trains are in the first phase of tests on the Betuwe Line, between the Port of Rotterdam and the border with Germany.

Chennai Metro enhances the safety of commuters in the newly installed anti-drag door system that detects any object lodged in the doors, automatically stops the train, and makes commuting safer in the metropolis.

The snowplough Aebi Schmidt has been tested in Norway, where the engineers are currently assessing the efficiency of the vehicle when traversing the Flåm Railway steep gradients and snowfalls.

Siemens Mobility improved the Mireo electric train for automatic operation through the implementation of ETCS, ATO, and obstacle detection sensors.

Indian Railways will implement an improved driver vigilance control system at the Bhagat Ki Koti depot in the city of Jodhpur.

Pacific Harbor Line has launched trials of an innovative CO₂ capture system designed for locomotive exhausts to enhance its environmental performance and achieve Tier 4 compliance.

Tainan has approved a $1 billion monorail project to modernize its transport network, ease traffic congestion, and promote sustainable urban development across the city.