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📌 Next Generation TCMS System Demonstrator 🚆 Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking has presented the demonstrator for the next-generation Train Control and Monitoring System (NG-#TCMS). 🧪 Progress - Two laboratory demonstrators (regional & urban trains) validated interoperability and safe operation under severe conditions. - Real-world testing on #Euskotren UT973 demonstrated alignment with standardised control systems. - Advancement to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or 7. 🖥️ Key Outcomes - Advanced Communication: Next Generation Train Communication Network (NG-TCN) with safety integrity level (SIL) 4. - Enhanced Interoperability: Functional Open Coupling (FOC) mechanism allowing cross-manufacturer connectivity. - Wireless TCMS: Introduction of #wireless train network, and secure train-to-ground (T2G) links. - Certification Simulation: Virtual certification framework reducing validation time and cost. These research activities contribute to development of future transportation and control systems that will ensure more efficient, interoperable, and safer train operations. Source: Europe’s Rail #Shift2Rail #TrainControl #SmartTransportation #RailInnovation _ _ _ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more interesting tech, and innovation insights.

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UEEIV's last Railway Talk of 2024 will focus on a topic of great relevance and interest for railway operators (and others). There is only about a week to go and there is still a chance to register! Topic: Managing of weather and other hazards in the Railway Chairperson: Marco Corradini, Railway Manager Expert, SBB CFF FFS, Member of CIFI Programme: Resilience against natural hazards: How UIC is tackling resilience in railways thanks to the RERA projects Speaker Francisco CABRERA, Deputy – Head of Operations and Safety, UIC - INTERNATIONAL UNION OF RAILWAYS The presentation will show the UIC rail #strategy of #resilience and how to make #railways more resilient against natural #hazards such as floods, strong winds or high temperatures. Furthermore, it will briefly cover strategies in case of earthquakes and cyber-attacks. All the solutions are focused on providing tools to Rail Operators, who are the main contributors to the UIC Resilient Railways task force. ➡️ Programme and Registration: https://lnkd.in/dFJA6fSp UEEIV UIC - International union of railways #UICrail, Francisco Cabrera Jerónimo, CIFI - Association of Italian Railway Engineers, Verband Deutscher Eisenbahn-Ingenieure e.V. (VDEI), [GdI AdI] Gesellschaft der ingenieure des öffentlichen verkehrs, SITK RP Wrocław - Stowarzyszenie Inżynierów i Techników Komunikacji RP Oddział Wrocław, ÖVG - Österreichische Verkehrswissenschaftliche Gesellschaft, Asociația Inginerilor Feroviari din România, HDŽI – Hrvatsko društvo željezničkih inženjera, NGSRTE – National Guild Society of Railway Track Engineers, PWI – Permanent Way Institution, VdEA – Verband der Eisenbahn-Akademiker, ŽID – Železničko inženjersko društvo, ZSVTS – Zväz slovenských vedeckotechnických spoločností, Scientific and Technical Union of Transport in Bulgaria, Serbian Association of Railway Traffic Engineers

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Germany's Longest Railway Bridge: 6.4km of Engineering 💡   If you’ve ever wondered what the #longest bridge in Germany is, and one of the longest in Europe, the answer is the 𝗦𝗮𝗮𝗹𝗲-𝗘𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗩𝗶𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 🌉.   It’s part of the Erfurt-Leipzig #high-#speed line and is characterized by:   ➜ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱: 2006–2013 ➜ 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵: 6,465 meters, with a 2,112-meter-long branch toward Halle ➜ 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: Originally estimated at €130M, rising to €222M by 2016 ➜ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻: Features a rare junction directly on the bridge itself The project faced environmental challenges, including building over protected wetlands and flood risks.   👉 The main line is designed for speeds up to 300 km/h, while the Halle branch supports speeds of up to 160 km/h 💨 _ _ _ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more interesting tech, and innovation insights.

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The cities that maximise both #walking and #publictransport together have the least amount of car traffic. This is one of the insights in Walk21 Foundation's new policy brief developed with the collaboration of UITP and other international organisations. https://lnkd.in/etMmjyqi #MovePeopleNotCars #PeopleFirst #HealthyMobility

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📌 SBB to equip FRMCS technology on Thun - Bern Line 📡 Swiss Federal Railways #SBB has commenced the installation of the Future Rail Mobile Communications System #FRMCS along the Thun - Bern stretch. 📋 Project Scope The 26km line between Thun and Bern will serve as the #testing ground for FRMCS. 🔄 Dual System Operation During the installation of #FRMCS, the current GSM-R system will continue to operate. 🛠️ Technological Enhancements The introduction of FRMCS involves adjusting existing antennas and installing new ones to cater to the 1900MHz higher frequency, offering potentially smaller signal ranges. 🚦 Regulatory Steps Before launching operations on the site, SBB is required to obtain planning permissions. #Approval processes are ongoing with public consultation for the Thun-Rubigen section open until May 14. 💼 Passenger Benefits Simultaneous improvements in mobile phone signal quality and speed will be explored. The adoption of FRMCS by SBB is a significant step towards advanced railway communication technologies and an example for future deployments in Europe. Source: railjournal.com #RailwayTechnology #SwissRail #5G #DigitalTransformation _ _ _ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more interesting tech, and innovation insights.

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Interoperability is an important consideration for modern digital signalling systems. But even for the European Train Control System (ETCS) which is supposedly interoperable by default/standard, the practical reality is often not that straightforward and catches unsuspecting railways by (negative) surprise. In this training you will learn what interoperability means in this context and how it can be tackled, using my very special "Hierarchy of Interoperability Controls". You also learn all important things about interoperability of the global mainstream technologies CBTC and ETCS, and possible approaches for interoperability between different technologies. A real eye-opener for anyone involved in the introduction of digital signalling technologies. You can now get this training, and all other courses on my training portal https://lnkd.in/gNJn2B28 at a 24% Black Friday discount, simply by using the coupon code BF24 at checkout. But hurry, this offer ends on the last day of November. #railway #signalling #digital #training #onlinetraining #blackfriday #specialoffer #docfrankrailservices

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This short animation by the European Union Agency for Railways (#ERA) depicts the vision of a unified railway system across #Europe.   To achieve #interoperability and #reliability, several key areas of development are highlighted, including:   ➟ Open access to shared system data 📊 ➟ Interconnected infrastructure between transport modes and traffic management systems🔗 ➟ Open market for retailing multimodal journeys 🌍 ➟ Regulations for open and shared multimodal systems 📜 ➟ Investment in vehicles 🚋 ➟ Utilization of Automatic Train Operation 🚦   Many of these points are interconnected and should be considered collectively.   Addressing transport needs through proper funding, investment, and research activities can lead to better and more efficient solutions for both #passenger and #freight railway operations. Video credits: ERA _ _ _ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more interesting tech, and innovation insights.

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German seaports fear rail connection cutoffs and demand higher budget next year The German “Generalsanierung”, the major rework programme for the country’s railway infrastructure, is of major concern for rail operators. They fear diversions, delays and ultimately… https://lnkd.in/e7qFw3Nz #railfreight #railfreightnews #railcargonews

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Automatic train control in progress

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... Today, a big number of different national ATP systems exists. Also, there are still railways that do either not yet have any ATP systems or just very simple ones. Today, there are three big international ATP project to replace older systems for better interoperability and to be used in all new installation:  The European Train Control System (ETCS)  The Chinese Train Control System (CTCS)  The North American Positive Train Control System (PTC) Existing installations of older ATP systems are gradually replaced by systems covered by these projects. That is, why the following paragraphs concentrate on the principles behind these three system families. For a description of principles used in older ATP systems.

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IS THERE A ROOM FOR BERLIN-WARSAW HIGH SPEED RAIL? The Ukrainian media since few weeks are saying about the plans for a new High-Speed Rail line Berlin-Warsaw planned for 2030, and its extension to Kyiv is scheduled for the next phase of development of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) - by 2040. This info however has not been confirmed by any offcial document yet. Poland has a bold vision plan to develop ca. 2,000 kilometers of new lines, and the heart of this ambitious vision is centered around Warsaw and the new planned transport hub CPK. No doubts that this expansion will shape future travel in Poland and increase connections towards rest of EU. Would the new High-Speed Rail Berlin-Warsaw be a game-changer for European connectivity, sustainability, and economic growth? Reducing travel time from the current 6 hrs to only 4 hours will be a significant milestone in the EU’s vision for modernized, efficient, and eco-friendly transport networks. Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) project, aims to integrate major Polish cities with speeds up to 350 km/h and attract millions of travelers. Despite promising benefits for travelling and the economy, challenges like infrastructure integration and operator competition may impact the project's success. What's your opinon? Share your views! Read more about: https://lnkd.in/e3EABrhz Picture: Raport Kolejowy #HighSpeedRail #Berlin #Warsaw #TENT #EnablingFutureMobility ___ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more inspiration, interesting rail, and innovation insights.

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ERTMS is progressing in Europe and worldwide - please find enclosed a nice article informing about what ERTMS is and how it will be developped and implemented

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Why #PSD (Platform screen doors) are important for railway stations ? PSDs create a physical barrier between the platform and the tracks, #preventing accidental falls, suicides, or deliberate attempts to enter the tracks. This significantly reduces the risk of #accidents and fatalities in train stations.

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This cartographic map shows the elevation of railway lines in Switzerland.   What’s special about it? 👇   It was hand-drawn in 1915, long before the #digital era.   The map illustrates the variety of rail connections crossing the country with elevation details at a 1:10,000 scale.   The engineering before the digital era was completely different than nowadays.   Source: Library of the Federal Statistical Office, Neuchâtel #Cartography #Engineering _ _ _ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow for more interesting tech, and innovation insights

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Why High-Speed Rail is the solution for the fast growing economies, climate challenges and transportation demands? Why we need to invest more in modern rail infrastructure? What benefits brings High-Speed Rail to our communities, environment and future generations? If you want to know the answers to these and more questions, the High-Speed Rail Congress is the right place to be. Save the date for the UIC - International union of railways #UICrail World Congress on High-Speed Rail from 8 – 11 July 2025! Choose rail! #EnablingFutureMobility #RailToZero #HighSpeedRail ___ 👍 Like if you find value, re-post ♻️, and follow me to learn more about High-Speed Rail and modern rail technologies!

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