Hydrogen multiple-units enter service 17 Sep 2018 The Coradia iLints will replace EVB's existing LINT41 DMUs on regional services. (Photo: H Hondius) GERMANY: The two prototype Coradia iLint fuel-cell powered multiple-units began operating in revenue service on September 17, following a formal launch the previous day with a ceremony at Bremervörde attended by representatives from…
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Records fall as InnoTrans grows again 17 Sep 2018 Messe Berlin CEO Christian Göke was joined for the launch of InnoTrans 2018 by representatives from German and international industry associations. INNOTRANS: The 12th InnoTrans trade fair opening in Berlin on September 18 will be ‘more concentrated, more innovative and more informative’ than ever, according to…
Ermewa to install Amsted telematics 16 Sep 2018 EUROPE: International wagon and tank container leasing group Ermewa has started installing the Amsted Digital Solutions telematics platform across much of its fleet, the two companies announced ahead of the InnoTrans 2018 trade fair in Berlin. With more than 40 000 assets, Ermewa was looking for comprehensive, end-to-end…
Integrated defect alert system deployed in Slovenia 16 Sep 2018 SLOVENIA: An Incident-Response Management system which Iskratel has implemented for Slovenian Railways detected four cases of overheated wheels resulting from locked brakes in its first month of operation. Developed from a proof-of-concept exhibited at InnoTrans 2016 and due to be on show as a commercial…
Underfloor lathe commissioned 15 Sep 2018 CZECH REPUBLIC: A Hegenscheidt underfloor wheel lathe has been installed by Strabag at national operator ČD’s main coach and multiple-unit maintenance depot in Praha. Semi-permanently coupled trainsets can be worked on out without uncoupling the vehicles, which will simplify maintenance of Alstom Pendolino, Siemens Railjet and Škoda Transportation InterPanter,…
InnoTrans 2018: the rail industry meets in Berlin 14 Sep 2018 The Messe Berlin venue has more than 3 km of outdoor tracks for rail vehicles to be displayed. The world’s largest rail trade fair returns to Berlin on September 18-21 INNOTRANS: The 2018 edition of InnoTrans will take place at Messe Berlin on September…
SNCF targets autonomous trains in five years 13 Sep 2018 FRANCE: SNCF expects to see ‘semi-autonomous’ trains running on the French rail network by 2020 and fully automatic trains within five years, following the establishment of two consortia of suppliers and research institutes to develop and implement the technology. Providing an update on progress with…
Lights show the way 07 Sep 2018 TSL-ESCHA: Internal lights for trams and LRVs will be the focus of the TSL-Escha stand at InnoTrans 2018, where the company will be showing the VL55 lighting assembly. Intended to be fitted at ceiling level above the doors, it combines the internal lighting function and visual warning of…
High-performance digital interface 06 Sep 2018 HARTING: Data communications and connector specialist Harting has launched its first modular connector designed for the Category 7A transmission standard, adopted as the future standard for rail vehicle applications. Wi-fi and smarter passenger information systems, video surveillance and monitoring sensors are driving a rapid increase in the amount of…
Rhein-Ruhr Express EMU maintenance depot opens 06 Sep 2018 GERMANY: The Rail Service Centre where Siemens Mobility will maintain for 32 years the 82 Desiro HC electric multiple-units which it is supplying for Rhein-Ruhr Express services was officially inaugurated on September 6. The depot on the site of the former Dortmund-Eving marshalling yard has 5·5…