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…
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HUBER+SUHNER extends railway portfolio with Kathrein antennas
Following its acquisition of the Kathrein rail antenna portfolio in May, HUBER+SUHNER has introduced an expanded connectivity offering for customers in the railway market. The complete documentation for all former Kathrein antennas is now available online, with existing customers able to access this in the same way as for HUBER+SUHNER antennas. Former Kathrein rail customers are also being on-boarded to experience the same level of service as before, including product availability and delivery times. “The Kathrein and HUBER+SUHNER railway antennas are a perfect marriage of complementary products,” said Daniel Montagnese,…
Read MoreHUBER+SUHNER streamline passenger experience with launch of 5 Port railway roof top antenna
The antenna, available now, is ideal for operators and rolling stock manufacturers looking to meet digital transformation needs Herisau, 22 November – Leading international manufacturer of components and system solutions for optical and electrical connectivity, HUBER+SUHNER, has announced the launch of its new railway roof top antenna to combat data bandwidth issues, the SENCITY® Rail MIMO 5 Port. With consumer needs for on-board connectivity changing the landscape of rail across the world, HUBER+SUHNER has developed the five-port antenna to aid passenger experience and enable them to work, play and communicate…
Read MoreHit Rail joins International Union of Railways (UIC)
Company to strengthen its support for UIC activities and to bring its expertise in pan-European networking and interoperability through membership Utrecht/Brussels, 05 July 2018 – International rail networking and interoperability specialist Hit Rail B.V. has gained approval to join the International Union of Railways (UIC). Membership as affiliates of the UIC is open to companies involved in the railway transport chain or whose activity is linked to railway operations. As a leading provider of telecommunications and IT services to the European railways community, Hit Rail B.V. qualifies as an affiliate…
Read MoreLS telcom examines options to improve digital connectivity on Britain’s railway
London, UK, Lichtenau / Baden, Germany, 9th January 2018 – LS telcom UK has produced a report for Britain’s railway to support improved digital connectivity for customers. The research project was commissioned by the Rail Safety and Standards Board on behalf of the Future Communications and Positioning Systems Advisory Group. The research report proposes a 3 to 5-year technology roadmap, and identifies commercial deployment models for improving high-speed mobile internet connectivity for passengers, as well as passenger and freight train operations. According to the study, wireless technology solutions including a…
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