Warwick, U.K., February 28, 2022 – Passengers at remote rail stations on the Far North Line in Scotland will soon wave goodbye to years of hand-signalling train drivers if they wish to board the train. A new ‘request to stop’ system is being deployed by critical infrastructure firm Telent at Altnabreac, Culrain, Dunrobin Castle, Invershin, Kinbrace, Kildonan, Rogart, and Scotscalder stations. Trains on the line currently operate on a request to stop basis – meaning passengers must hand signal approaching trains to stop. Telent is currently installing the new technology…
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HUBER+SUHNER and McLaren Applied launch first 5G edge computing rail antenna
Now enabling 5G applications to run on trains, the HUBER+SUHNER SENCITY® Rail ACTIVE Rooftop antenna is the first-of-its-kind rail antenna that contains an embedded radio and compute module to offer increased data throughput to support 5G services. It is an all-in-one active antenna with a single ethernet cable input for power and data transmission. Travellers will be able to benefit from improved Wi-Fi connectivity, while system integrators can also benefit from having more advanced hardware in order to deploy their applications. To meet modern communication requirements, infrastructure must offer high…
Read MoreHUBER+SUHNER launches rail antenna that boosts 4G and 5G connectivity
A new antenna from HUBER+SUHNER has been launched today to improve rail connectivity through the use of advanced dual polarisation antenna technology. Designed to support potential 4G and 5G high data throughput over the train-to-ground connection, the SENCITY® Rail MIMO+ Rooftop antenna allows passengers to seamlessly carry out their digital activities onboard. This can be achieved by utilising MIMO technology, a function already supported by most modern train radios and by the public cellular network. Powered by dual polarisation technology (patent pending), the SENCITY Rail MIMO+ Rooftop antenna can connect…
Read MoreShift2Rail’s ‘4SECURail’ completes initial work on projects towards tightening cyber security and improving signalling systems across European railways
Barcelona, 17 February 2021 – The two Shift2Rail’s 4SECURail workstreams have reached their mid-term objectives for the design of a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) for joint EU-Rail cyber security, and a Formal Methods Demonstrator for improved Railway Signalling Systems. 4SECURail, a two-year Shift2Rail initiative aimed at delivering a co-designed process and tools for information sharing and cooperation for rail cyber security at European level and to support better interoperability of signalling systems for railway security, safety and efficiency, has announced that it has achieved its mid-term objectives for…
Read MoreHUBER+SUHNER extends its SENCITY® Rail MIMO Antenna portfolio with dual-band GNSS services
HUBER+SUHNER, a leading international manufacturer of components and systems for optical and electrical connectivity solutions, has extended the capabilities of its rail rooftop antennas with its launch of the railway industry’s first embedded dual-band GNSS receiving antenna that meets all of the industries’ stringent requirements. Adding to its established SENCITY® Rail antenna portfolio, the new MIMO rooftop antenna enables railway operators to improve geo-spatial positioning and time precision of their operations. Supporting both the upper and lower GNSS bands, this latest innovation enables pin-point location accuracy for the most rigorous…
Read MoreSeven partners set to deliver new Shift2Rail ‘4SECURail’ project for railway cybersecurity and safety
Two 4SECURail teams aim to design a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) for joint EU-Rail cyber security, and a Formal Methods Demonstrator for improved Railway Signalling Systems Utrecht, 24 February 2020 – A consortium of seven European specialist partners from Spain, Italy, The Netherlands and France has been selected to deliver a new EU Shift2Rail Programme funded through Horizon 2020. Started in December 2019 and officially launched in Barcelona in January 2020, 4SECURail is co-ordinated by engineering consulting firm Ardanuy Ingeniería, S.A., in collaboration with CNR, FIT, Hit Rail,…
Read MoreHit Rail begins the hosting and management of ProRail’s Common Interface
Ten-year SaaS contract gives Dutch infrastructure manager connectivity for infrastructure, freight and passenger services in line with EU TSI specifications Utrecht, 27 January 2020 – ProRail, the Dutch railway Infrastructure Manager has awarded Hit Rail B.V., the European rail industry’s IT specialist, a ten-year contract for the hosting and operation of the Common Interface (“CI”). With effect from October 2019, Hit Rail has installed and is now hosting and operating the CI by providing it to ProRail as Software as a Service (SaaS) on its cloud IT platform, hosted at…
Read MoreNexans & Emtelle Join Forces to Supply Optical Fibre Solutions for Swedish Government Rail Projects
• Trafikverket, the Swedish Government’s Transport Administration, has awarded Nexans with a contract to supply optical fibre cable solutions as Sweden upgrades optical fibre systems of the rail network. • In the framework of the project, Emtelle will supply microducts and microduct bundles. Paris La Défense, France and Hawick, Scotland, December 11, 2018 – Nexans, a global leader in advanced cabling and connectivity solutions, has been awarded a 65-million-euro contract for the supply of optical fibre solutions by the Swedish government’s Transport Administration, Trafikverket. Nexans cabling solutions allied with microducts…
Read MoreThe Fast-Paced Communication Needs Of The Rail Industry Require An Integrated Approach To Be Applied, Says ETELM
Berlin, Germany, 18 September 2018 – New LTE mission critical standards, established by 3GPP, are providing a major opportunity for the rail industry to benefit from the latest secure broadband voice and data services, says Nicolas Hauswald, Sales & Marketing Director for ETELM. Speaking on the first day of InnoTrans, the largest event in the world dedicated to the rail transport industry, Hauswald explained how LTE provides an exciting opportunity for railway operators to provide a single unified network for operational and maintenance services. This single solution would include passenger…
Read MoreGlobal Launch: HUBER+SUHNER bring the SENCITY® Rail Multi to market – the all-in-one antenna driving railway innovation
The antenna – now ready to purchase – will enable new wireless offerings on trains to increase passenger numbers and satisfaction Herisau, 5 September – HUBER+SUHNER, leading manufacturer of components and systems for optical and electrical connectivity, has announced the worldwide launch of the SENCITY Rail Multi. The unique roof-top antenna meets the special requirements of rail applications and enables a fully connected fleet, leading to improved customer satisfaction for Train Operating Companies (TOC’s). Designed to improve rail connectivity and drive productivity, the antenna aids the transition to a digital…
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