Leaf-clearing trains are being deployed across Scotland this Autumn, with the technology to give leaves the cold shoulder. A blend of cutting-edge technology and specialised trains are on the tracks to ensure the network doesn’t …
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India, Germany, Poland are harnessing solar power for railways (EuroNews)
As India ‘solarises’ its railways, here are the European countries realising the potential of sun-powered trains too. An Indian railway network is installing over 1,000 hectares worth of solar energy. The Central Railway, one of …
Continue readingSeoul introduces world’s 1st tagless metro system (KoreaBizWire)
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday introduced a tagless fare payment system at 12 subway stations on the Ui-Sinseol Light Rail Transit (excluding Bomun Station) in collaboration with transportation card issuer Tmoney Co. This marks …
Continue readingDithering & long processes make the UK’s infrastructure too expensive (SamDumitriu)
“Unachievable.” The Infrastructure and Projects Authority’s assessment of High Speed 2 (HS2) does not pull its punches. Back in 2013, the high-speed line to connect London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds was estimated to cost about £56.7bn …
Continue readingDesigning information systems for Generation Alpha (TransportTimes)
COVID-19 has cast a long shadow on public transport, and rail in particular. The rapid embracing of digital meetings, principally due to the convenience and efficiency of working from home, has changed the frequency and …
Continue readingAI can save cost & distance traveled in any transport sector (GreenBiz)
AI has a finger on the pulse of the transport industry The transport sector is tapping into the potential of artificial intelligence to curtail emissions and boost efficiency. Lately, it seems everyone wants to “AI-ify” …
Continue readingWhere is the UK railway strategic rolling stock & depot plan? (RailEngineer)
2018 saw the last Long Term Passenger Rolling Stock Strategy (LTPRSS). Yet with the UK’s rolling stock fleet comprising of 14,000 vehicles and costing £3 billion per annum, there is clearly a need for the …
Continue readingDeep inside bringing mobile phone coverage to the Underground (TheEngineer)
A major new telecoms programme is currently being rolled out across London’s Tube, providing passengers with cellular coverage throughout the entire network for the first time. When Wi-Fi was first introduced on the London Underground …
Continue readingNew guidelines to improve biodiversity along Europe’s railways (RailAdvent)
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has issued new guidelines for the management of Europe’s railways that protect and enhance biodiversity. The UIC is the professional association that represents the world’s railways, and its European …
Continue readingA 10% shift from car to bike riders can reduce traffic 40% (Electrek)
It’s not an ‘electric bike craze.’ You’re looking at the future of transportation As electric bikes become increasingly popular in cities across the US, some in the media are trying to wrap their heads around …
Continue readingComputer says road: Transport planning models need to include active transport (CreateStreets)
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Continue readingEV tires are wearing out in as little as 6,000 miles: Here’s why (TheDrive)
or months now, Rivian owners have debated the cause of a common issue with their electric pickup trucks and SUVs: Rapid front tire wear. Some owners have reported their R1Ts and R1Ses are chewing through tires in as little as 6,000 …
Continue readingNetwork Rail orders trial batch of green steel rails (RailwayGazette)
To help assess whether ‘green’ track renewals could be a viable option, Network Rail has ordered a trial batch of rails manufactured by Saarstahl using an electric arc furnace. Network Rail is seeking to understand the technical …
Continue readingRégiolis battery hybrid TER under test, to soon serve French stations (SNCF)
In 2022, we’re continuing to field-test our first hybrid Régiolis. This innovative train, designed to run on non-electrified regional lines, has high-capacity batteries that will save energy and reduce noise. Greener, more energy-efficient hybrid trains …
Continue readingNorth American bus manufacturers struggling w/ eBus orders & growing pains (SmartCitiesDive)
Transit bus makers struggling despite federal funding support. Major transit bus manufacturers can’t keep up with orders, and some have encountered financial difficulties. These should be boom times for transit bus manufacturers, especially those producing …
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