UK launches new tech competition to improve rail journeys
The UK Department for Transport has announced a new round of funding totaling £7.9 million (EUR 8.6 million) to develop […]
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Masabi to provide mobile ticketing solution for California’s counties
Masabi announced that it is providing mobile ticketing services for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART), the new commuter rail service […]
New York introduces new real-time train arrival displays
The New York City Transit Authority (MTA New York City Transit) has improved passenger information with new real-time train arrival […]
US: NTSB calls for installing crash-resistant cameras in rail vehicles
The US National Transportation Safety Board issued three safety recommendations, calling upon industry to install crash-resistant inward- and outward-facing cameras […]
Amtrak to install PTC technology for over 300 locomotives
Amtrak plans to equip approximately 310 locomotives to operate using positive train control (PTC) technology and comply with the federal […]
Pennsylvania enhances digital experience for passengers
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) and Intersection are teaming up to deliver new digital services (Wi-Fi, interactive information kiosks […]
Partnership agreed for Rail Baltica digitisation practices
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications, Indrek Orav, head of Rail Baltic Estonia and Baiba Rubesa, head of RB Rail […]
Indian Railways sign long-term tariff agreement with SAIL
Indian steel maker Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has entered into a long-term tariff contract with the Indian Railways […]
Video analytics solution for Iowa Interstate Railroad services
Wi-Tronix has equipped Iowa Interstate Railroad’s (IAIS) entire locomotive fleet with Violet. Violet is a real-time, streaming event recorder and […]
Indian Railways plans Wi-Fi video entertainment project
The Indian Railways intends to launch a tender in September for a project concerning rights to provide video content on […]