Railway technologies

Škoda Group has expanded its rail technology leadership with the launch of its certified ETCS solution, setting a new benchmark for safety, efficiency, and digital innovation in European rail transport.

Cubic Transportation Systems added open payments on Umo Mobility, providing small agencies with premium fare technology to enable users to pay using cards, mobile wallets, or smartwatches for easy movement.

Nigeria is consecutively upgrading its railway system since the addition of an LNG locomotive decreases operating expenses, reduces carbon emissions, and spotlights the strategic utilization of the nation’s natural gas reserves.

Intramotev will provide self-powered freight cars to operator Watco, and this contract represents a new frontier of US railway transport because it represents a combination of creativity and energy effectiveness.

LRT in Astrana started test runs, and this key milestone integrates infrastructure verification, safety confirmation, and high-end automation to ready the network for passenger service and eventual full opening by 2026.

CRRC unveiled China’s inaugural Standard Intelligent Regional Train in Qingdao, and this historical project reflects information technology innovation, protection from risk, and environmentally friendly practice while enhancing its competitive advantage as a nation in new-age rail tech.

Siemens Mobility began construction of a battery plant in Bavaria, and its $37m project will employ 200 people, stimulate innovation, and build on Germany’s sustainable transport by rail industry.

Parallel Systems has embarked on phase two of self-propelled platform wagon tests in America, and this move provides new opportunities of container shipment from Savannah Port into USA.

China inaugurated its first renewable-energy-powered railway and integrates this project through a combination of solar technology, smart systems of management, and innovative techniques to reduce emissions of carbon and enhance transport effectiveness.

Frankfurt initiates its automated metro project because the electronic system will minimize energy usage by 25%, minimize delays, and enhance passenger safety in the long run.

Nokia deployed the world’s first 5G network running at 1900 MHz to power the tests within the Deutsche Bahn test site. It is a manifestation of the strategic ambition to digitalize railways across Europe.

OKI and Turkish State Railways signed an agreement to begin trials using IoT sensors to monitor the condition of key transport infrastructure facilities.