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Newsby StaffApril 24, 2013

Rail track inspection invention receives 2nd patent

Two Marshall University professors say their invention, which uses a combination of GPS devices, cameras and ground penetrating radar, will make inspection of railroad tracks safer, more accurate and less expensive than current methods.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2013

Bombardier shows signaling, rolling stock at Rail-Tech

Visitors in Amersfoort, Netherlands are getting the chance to experience first-hand, how the latest rail control and signaling systems work, such as the Interfolo 550 ERTMS regional solution, the latest EBI Switch point machine and EBI Track train detection systems, and Bombardier’s rail control application for stabling yards.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2012

'Canopy' design concept gives subway trains outside view

Canopy uses dynamic flexible "e-paper" display panels affixed to the interior of the train giving passengers a view of passing landmarks. The content, stored on an embedded PC in the train, is updated via Wi-Fi.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2012

GE Transportation launches rail signaling system

Tempo, the portfolio of rail signaling solutions, including the European Train Control System and computer-based interlocking system, are designed around a common failsafe, scalable, hardware and software platform, and an integrated suite of engineering tools.

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Newsby StaffApril 25, 2012

Driver fatigue caused fatal freight rail crash

Both operators of a coal train that struck the back of another Burlington Northern train that was stopped near Red Oak, Iowa, last April, fell asleep and missed signals to slow and stop.

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Newsby StaffAugust 18, 2011

Metrolink receives $46M for positive train control

Implementation is mandated for all rail providers by 2015 by the federal Rail Safety Improvement Act.

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Newsby StaffMarch 29, 2011

Eurotech design to equip U.S. positive train control apps

The ISIS PC/104+ board integrates the Intel Atom Z530 processor into a rugged, embedded computer designed to operate under harsh conditions and has an industrial temperature rating from -40 to +85 degrees Celsius.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2010

Alstom to supply train control system for Austria

Once the project is fully implemented in 2014, Austrian Railways ÖBB will operate one of the largest vehicle fleets equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) Level 2.

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