New smart payment method for West Yorkshire passengers
Bus and train users across West Yorkshire can now pay for journeys using mobile phones. A new app allows passengers […]
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Oregon records usage milestone for electronic fare card
The Hop Fastpass electronic fare system reached another milestone: one million taps in the first 80 days since the public […]
Siemens makes equity investment in Wi-Tronix
Siemens and Wi-Tronix, headquartered in Bolingbrook near Chicago, U.S. are launching a partnership to expand digital predictive maintenance for rail […]
UK to introduce smart ticketing for rail services across England and Wales
The UK government has set out details of its £80 million (EUR 89.1 million) programme to introduce smart ticketing across […]
Wabtec acquires safety systems manufacturer AM General Contractor
Wabtec Corporation has acquired AM General Contractor (AM), a manufacturer of safety systems, mainly for transit rail cars. Based in […]
ProRail to install IoT sensors to monitor rail infrastructure
ProRail and KPN performed tests with IoT sensors at point heating systems at Utrecht Central Station two years ago. Following […]
India: two companies partner for improved rail ticket payment
Digital payments company MobiKwik announced a partnership with IRCTC Rail connect app, which will allow customers to book railway tickets […]
Thales wins contract for Saudi North South Railway
Thales has signed a two-year contract with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to maintain the signalling, telecommunication and electromechanical systems […]
Hitachi installs Nomad WiFi solution for ScotRail trains
Nomad Digital is providing its WiFi solution to Hitachi Rail Europe, to benefit passengers using the new Abellio ScotRail Class […]
Railway PRO Summit: Digitalisation makes rail freight more attractive
In rail freight transport sector, there are some that “are talking about threats and others who are talking about opportunities. […]