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We ❤️ ReX our new RailX bear! Rex is a super cute limited edition giveaway for prize winners at our stand at Multimodal Exhibition next week that will no doubt find some very loving long-term home. More I mportantly #Rex gives us all an opportunity to start a conversation with our little people about why moving freight on rail is important 🌍 ✅ Transitioning freight movement from road to rail can achieve a 76% carbon emissions reduction immediately ✅ Reducing traffic on road positively impacts ongoing congestion ✅ A proactive road to rail programme demonstrates an intentional move to creating a sustainable business model 😎 And not forgetting trains are really cool! Let’s include our next generation on our #sustainability journey and embed #impactconscious thinking as the norm. You’ll find ReX & the RailX team on the RFG Pavillion. Come & find out more about the benefits of booking freight on rail & using our app to support your road to rail transition. #railfreight #supplychain #technology #carbonsavings #railx #railfirst

Keeping the expansion of high-speed rail on track – RailTech Europe 24 summary. I loved RailTech Europe and Utrecht was a great host. The underground car park for bicycles at the train station already impressively shows what mobility concepts can be realized when politics and society are really supporting them. Sustainable mobility by bike in the Netherlands. Learning from the best and driving forward the expansion of the high-speed rail network in Europe. The exhibition and the conference have provided the perfect platform for networking, exchange and a joint look into the future of the European high-speed rail network. Due to the strike at Deutsche Bahn, I had a lot of time to reflect on my personal top issues on the way home. 1.                  ATO – automatic train operation. No vision of the future. Promising projects are already taking place here and now, and with all legal issues, technical challenges and safety concerns, the smooth gradual changeover is in full swing. 2.                  The holistic CO2 balance in rail operations. The Green Deal, ESG, SDG and CSRP have arrived in practice. Planning, construction, operation, maintenance and dismantling are taken into account. With suitable tools, a manageable additional effort is offset by the ingenious possibility of communicating the impressive CO2 balance of the railway in a comprehensible and fair way. 3.                  The opening of local rail networks to international providers. Not a trivial undertaking, but demonstrably the right way to cheaper offers and an increasing service level. Also, some vendor diversity could take some of the harshness out of future strikes. During my long wait at Cologne's main train station, my eyes fell on the wooden sleepers. The wooden sleepers are certainly quite old but have a good CO2 balance. Presumably, "modern wooden sleepers" are not specifically envisaged, but in some cases, it is worth taking a look at the past in the search for innovation. #rte2024 #bentleysystems #highspeedrail #CSRP #sustainability #mobility Majorie van Leijen, Christian Huber, MBA, Conor Merriman, María Sánchez Tuñón, Mark Coates FCIHT, FCInstCES, Paul Trung, Laila Adli, Thomas Weninger, Jacek Loewe, Michael Drnec

Ready for Keeper’s summit 2024? Gianluca Tomei, Technical Director of Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Italia, will be one of the speakers in the panel dedicated to DAC during Keeper’s summit 2024 organized by International Union of Wagon Keepers (UIP) and ASSOFERR. Under the Europe's Rail Joint Undertaking initiative, Knorr-Bremse is working to perfect the enabler for digital rail freight, the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC Type 5), as well as a package of smart solutions for interoperable, automated digital freight trains. The EU Green Deal aims to triple European rail freight traffic by 2050 – a goal that can only be achieved by making rail freight faster and more flexible. Digitalization has the greatest potential both for streamlining labor-intensive train preparation processes and for managing and operating trains. #weareknorrbremse #railways

As we stand on the brink of a new era in #rail operations, digitization promises to #reinvent the way we think about transportation infrastructure. During my keynote address at #InnoTrans 2024 and panel discussion with leading industry experts Devina Pasta, Antonio Brunacci Lara Esposito, Marcus Voelcker, we explored the key drivers behind this transformation of rail operations, highlighting how a smarter use of already existing rail technologies can help rail companies navigate current trends. Too often, digitization and automation projects miss the human factor with regards to new capabilities and impacts on the workforce. Furthermore, silos and outdated processes hinder collaboration and obstruct seamless operations. Missed the discussion? Let me know your comments and contact me, if you want to discuss more.

Join us on 20 June for a RailTech Masterclass asking 'How is innovation driving rail freight growth in the UK?' RFG Director General Maggie Simpson OBE will be delving into the latest innovative solutions in #railfreight and examining their impact on the industry as a whole. We’ll hear from experts about the strategies and technologies that are driving the growth and efficiency of rail freight, including: - Tarmac and TOPS (Total Operations Processing System) - iWagon technology - Research on coupler strength calculation - Potential remote maintenance on wagons We will also explore the latest growth initiatives helping reshape the sector, including: - New rail-linked warehousing sites at East Midlands Gateway - The modal shift incentive schemes at DP World port - Connections to new sites like Tarmac - New traffic routes such as the Toyota train. https://buff.ly/4aHyWNg

In any industry, when it comes to increasing innovation, one of the repeated challenges is changing longstanding habits and behaviours that develop over time - they can just become the 'way we do things'. At the same time, people know that innovation must be a driving force for change. The rail sector has no shortage of inspiration or ideas, but sometimes its people and organisations find it hard to make changes due to the complex interaction of people, process, technology and culture. This means it can be hard to innovate and make change stick. As part of its development of the Rail Sector Innovation Charter - the Rail Supply Group has recognised this challenge and identified a number of enabling behaviours that can increase innovation by turning inspiration and ideas into sustainable value. The list includes: Emphasising long-term strategic thinking Focussing on outcomes Embracing experimentation and considered risk-taking Fostering a culture of sector collaboration Considering innovation from a whole-system and human perspective Actively seeking feedback and input from stakeholders Allocating resources for innovation Actively seeking inspiration and innovation from sectors outside rail Recognising and rewarding innovative contributions Ensuring clarity on intellectual property and ownership rights Championing experiential diversity and inclusion in innovation Adapting to change Challenging sector norms to drive improvement Celebrating success More to come soon about the RSG's Rail Sector Innovation Charter. #innovation #rail #railindustry #ria #railforum #rfg #railinnovation #rail #railsupplygroup

It's InnoTrans Week, and we're thrilled to share some groundbreaking news about Eviden from the world of rail innovation. Luxembourg's National Railway Company (CFL) is embarking on a monumental journey to modernize its communication systems. This project demonstrates the transformative power of cutting-edge technology and underscores the pivotal role of each industry professional in shaping the future of rail operations. Key Innovations: • Implementation of next-generation Mission-Critical (MCx) communication systems • One of Europe's first commercial MCx deployments in the railway sector • A significant step towards FRMCS (Future Railway Mobile Communication System) Why This Matters: Enhanced Safety: Advanced communication systems mean better coordination and faster response times in critical situations. Operational Efficiency: Streamlined communications lead to improved resource management and reduced delays. Future-Proofing: This move sets a new industry standard, paving the way for the next era of railway communications. Interoperability: Seamless integration with existing networks (PBX, Wi-Fi, 4G/5G, GSM-R) opens the door to more connected and intelligent transportation systems. Looking Ahead: This project is not just about upgrading technology – it's about reimagining the possibilities in rail operations. As industry professionals, we should be asking: • How can similar innovations be applied to other transportation sectors? • What opportunities does this create for cross-industry collaboration? • How might this impact the future of smart cities and integrated mobility solutions? Let's discuss it! What potential do you see in these emerging railway communication technologies? #Railway #DigitalTransformation #FutureOfTransport #SmartMobility #InnoTrans2024 #Innovation Oliver Kleinhenz Roland Meyer Azita Esmaili Dr. Natalija Krivokapić Mirko Ross Dinis Guarda Jorge Cunha

EonD receives requests in various sectors and areas of expertise. The highlights of October were: 1. Retail 2. Telecommunications 3. Sustainability 4. Aviation 5. Compliance Management Find out more here: www.eond.eu #Eond #eondnetwork #highlights #summary #retail #telecommunications #sustainability #aviation #compliance #projects #opportunities

Looking forward to meeting you all in #innotrans this year. LTTS will demonstrate its industry leading capabilities in the Rail sector further more underlining our commitment in leveraging #AI #digital technologies to further the #sustainability agenda in the #Rail #mobility sector. #LTTS #EngineeringTheChange

🚄 Investing in the Future: The Importance of New Technologies in Rail 🌍 Switzerland's recent announcement of a $211 million investment in digital automatic coupling (DAC) technology marks a significant milestone for the European rail industry. At SCT, we believe that such investments are vital for modernizing freight transport and enhancing operational efficiency across the network. Embracing innovative technologies streamlines processes and paves the way for a more sustainable future. As we navigate the challenges of the rail sector, collaboration and forward-thinking initiatives will be key to unlocking new opportunities. 📖 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4f9SbSX #RailIndustry #Innovation #Sustainability #DigitalTransformation #SCT