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Posts published in “Day: July 16, 2018”

DB Netz introduces ‘green’ driver advisory functions

DB Netz introduces ‘green’ driver advisory functions 16 Jul 2018 GERMANY: This month, infrastructure manager DB Netz has introduced ‘green wave’ train running functionality to support the use of connected driver advisory systems. Train operators seeking to improve their energy efficiency have been encouraged to sign up to the service at 0·315 euro cents per…

FRA hosts PTC symposium on interoperability issues

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 7/16/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation FRA hosts PTC symposium on interoperability issues Ronald Batory Photo – Federal Railroad Administration The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today is holding the second of three symposiums for the 41 railroads required to implement positive train control (PTC) systems.Attending the symposium…

Transport Canada announces clean-rail research grant awards

Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 7/16/2018 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Transport Canada announces clean-rail research grant awards The Canadian government last week announced grant funding for 10 projects under the Clean Rail Academic Grant Program.Under the program's fifth round of funding, the 10 projects will each receive a grant of up…