by Thomas Harrisson Global transport emissions could peak in the 2030s if railways are “aggressively” expanded, says the International Energy Agency (IEA). Rail is among the most efficient and lowest emitting modes of transport, according to the IEA’s new report focusing on the opportunities it offers for energy and the […]
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European railway management systems are moving towards automation. New technologies bring this closer. Since many European train lines cross national borders, the EU has been developing a single European control system, called European Rail Traffic Management System/European Train Control System (ERTMS/ETCS). This system is a cornerstone of European transportation policy; […]
Europe is well connected by the train network. But it needs to be more attractive to passengers if it is to help curb transport emissions. RUN2Rail came up with a series of ambitious concepts to improve rail’s offer. The complexity of the European rail network presents a range of challenges […]
The working group Approval of the Mobility goes Additive eV network has obtained approval for the operational use of a metal additively manfactured, safety-relevant component in rail transport. The ‘hanging bag’ part, which was produced in stainless steel 316L using Powder Bed Fusion (PBF) Additive Manufacturing, is installed in the brake unit of a […]
As part of measures to reduce rail accidents in the county, some passengers are calling on Management of the Ghana Railway Authority to clamp down on its trains noted for overloading,Modern Ghana has reported. According to them, this when checked will help the Authority identify the number of casualties whenever […]