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📣 Great news: The installation of repeaters for mobile signals into the wagons of the Czech Railways, realized by Kontron Transportation s.r.o. and CD-Telematika 🚆 ČD (the Czech Railways) has signed a framework contract for the supply and installation of 5G mobile signal repeaters in all Pendolino and InterPanter units as well as in 6 railjet units. The installation will be provided by a consortium of ČD - Telematika a.s. and Kontron Transportation s.r.o. and will start at the beginning of next year for the railjet units and should be completed by the end of 2025. The entire solution consists of an external broadband antenna supporting the transmission of GPS information, the repeater itself, a GSM-R attenuation filter to ensure smooth operation of the railway signalling system (GSM-R / ETCS) and an internal infrastructure on board the train to ensure signal distribution. "Kontron Transportation's solution is purely European, because of our development facility for our technology in Switzerland. We are honored that this solution will be used by a national carrier in the Czech Republic," said Petr Vítek, Managing Director of Kontron Transportation s.r.o. #KontronTransportation #Passion4Railways #Railwaydedication #FRMCS #CDTelematika #CzechRailways

We’ve made another major step on the road towards a signals-free East Coast Main Line!   Working with our East Coast Digital Programme partners, we’ve successfully sent an ETCS movement authority from trackside to a train for the first time on an intercity mainline route.   Movement authorities provide important information such as how far and fast trains can be run. They are sent from trackside European Train Control System Radio Block Centres to onboard systems. Far more information can be shared with the driver than the simple information a train could traditionally display, making for a higher capacity and more reliable railway. It also enhances safety performance as the permitted speed is constantly monitored.   This not only represents a significant milestone for the East Coast Main Line, it’s also an important step forward for Britain’s digital signalling future. It means we’re closer to deploying a system that is considerably more dynamic and more carbon efficient than conventional signalling.   That to me is an exciting piece of rail transformation. #RailwayTransformation #TransformTheEveryday #BuiltInBritain

Secure and robust OTA updates from Mender for the embedded OS in the mmWave radio backhaul infrastructure is a key part of enabling 50 times faster Wi-Fi for UK train passengers. Read about the BluWireless case in the Times article below.

Anna O Åkerman's presentation about the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC) at TripleFse's conference generated a discussion on how the DAC functions would support the transition to a fossil free and resilient transport sector. Per-Ove Norell, working for the Swedish Armed Forces and Trafikverket, stressed that innovations like DAC are very important for Sweden. He also said that this kind of development and innovation must carry even in times of crises. It was also emphasized that railway infrastructure investments must be done to secure the load-bearing capacity, robustness and redundancy of the tracks with diversion possibilities throughout Sweden. Take aways from the day is therefore that these areas need to be prioritised and investments made to secure tomorrow's reliable railway. #fp5 #DAC #rail #innovation #FP5 #EU_Rail #TransformingRailFreight #Trafikverket Read about DAC: https://lnkd.in/dR8cX_JK Thanks Sofia Löfstrand and Olof Nordangård, Lindholmen Science Park for an excellent conference!

"Rail cars in Brazil for freight train company MRS Logística are now equipped with Iridium satellite connectivity as part of a new collaboration announced Tuesday. MRS is a freight train company in Brazil and its train network transports nearly 20% of all Brazilian exports and a third of the country’s railway cargo. Iridium partner Satcom Direct Brasil implemented Iridium Certus 700 satellite connectivity on MRS Logística’s locomotives by installing Thales MissionLINK 700 equipment.  This connectivity enables real-time communication between train drivers and operation centers to exchange critical information for train location management and safety.  The Thales MissionLink terminals allow for a data rate of up to 704 Kbps. Its functions include internet access, telemetry for train maintenance, radio over internet protocol (RoIP), and voice calls, allowing direct contact with the driver. The terminals can automatically switch between satellite and cellular connectivity.  “With Iridium Certus, MRS Logística can reduce the distance between trains and monitor exactly where each train is. This represents a significant operational gain both in efficiency in the volume of cargo transported and in safety thanks to precise monitoring that allows more trains to operate. It is an innovative and essential service for our operations,” said Fernando Martins Manzotti, railway specialist, telecommunications systems, MRS Logística." Via Satellite

Fantastic to be featured in this piece in The Times about connectivity in high-speed rail; the problems faced and looking to the future. https://lnkd.in/enBarSSG Learn more about the #mmWave solution for #Rail here https://lnkd.in/eNUWN5AG

The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) held a central place during the #ConnectingEurope Days. The system is a key enabler to: ➡ Improve cross-border operations by providing a single European command, control and signalling system ➡ Ensure transport reliability ➡ Increase capacity ➡ Improve safety levels ➡ Ensure further digitisation of the railways ERTMS offers the necessary conditions for uninterrupted, safe, efficient and fast railway services with significant investments needed for its broad deployment. Policymakers and rail sector organisations discussed: 👉 New ways to finance the Trans-European Transport Network 👉 European governance of ERTMS 👉 Funding ERTMS onboard and trackside 👉 Challenges to reach out ERTMS deadlines Eager to learn more? https://lnkd.in/eZyMFWyW #ConnectingEuropeDays #TEN_T #OnTrackForEurope #EUTransport #EU2024BE Matthias Ruete Corinna Salander Carole Coune Christian Sagmeister Jon Alzate Azpiroz Alberto Mazzola German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2024 CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) ÖBB

The Digital Railway is the industry's plan for driving digitalisation - essentially targeting digital systems to increase rail capacity and improve network performance. The demand on our railways continues to escalate, meaning that we are running out of capacity at key pinch-points, leading to congestion for passengers and freight services. We need to find innovative ways of squeezing more from the existing network by targeted deployment of relevant digital technologies. Therefore, the question is not whether to introduce these technologies, but how quickly we can adapt and deploy innovative solutions to solve critical capacity and performance challenges on the rail network. #railinnovation #digitalrail #railwaymodernisation #morson

#DiscoverERTMSwhichTheUnsungHeroofRailwaySafety -1 #IntroductiontoERTMS Are you ready to explore the complex world of #ERTMS? If your response is yes, you can continue to read it and witness how ERTMS is transforming the railway industry! Get ready to have two important questions answered in today's post. What is ERTMS? ERTMS, Eurpoian Rail Traffic Management System is the cornerstone of European Railway Sector. The purpose of this system is to provide control over all European Railway Traffic with a single and unique system. The development of the ERTMS system was initiated in 1989, following the allocation of funding by the European Union for the analysis of railway traffic. The system was fully adopted across Europe, leading to the establishment of TSI (Technical Specifications and Interoperability) in 1993. The reach of ERTMS has extended beyond European borders, with its deployment now underway in various regions across the globe. Why is ERTMS needed? Before ERTMS, ATP equipment varied between the countries. This situation was making it difficult for train transfer to cross the border. I am willing to explain this event with an example. Let's consider a scenario where we need to transport goods by train from Amsterdam to Paris. This rail Locomotive The route passes through three different counties and these countries have different systems. Netherland has ATB, Belgium has TBL and France has TVM/KVB systems. If we are willing to complete the route with one locomotive, our locomotive must have three onboard units. There are several problems we need to solve for this installation. These are space area for Onboard Units, interface problems and cost. If we change our opinion, we need three different locomotives to complete this route. Changing locomotives at each transition zone will result in cost implications due to time loss. However, the ERTMS system provides a solution for complete the route with one Locomotive. Not only do you perform this activity with one locomotive in Europe, but it is also your route can be included from Europe to another continent, if required. If you know more about this subject, you have a question or want to share your experience with us, please don’t forget to write a comment.

This is a great case study for #Iridium where #Certus enables secure train control, internet, telemetry (for effective maintenance of trains), Radio over Internet Protocol (RoIP), and voice calls. These MissionLINK terminals automatically switch between satellite and cellular connectivity maximising availability and managing costs. #satellitecommunications #remoteconnectivity. Get your Iridium device and service in Australia from #pivotel