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September 3, 2018

With more than 20 cutting-edge innovations, inviting visitors to discover new technologies first hand there is plenty to experience at the Shift2Rail stand at InnoTrans. But on top of its own activities, S2R is excited to participate in other events organised by leading associations and industry partners. 3rd InnoTrans Luncheon for Women in Mobility On Wednesday, 19th of September, Shift2Rail is participating in the 3rd InnoTrans Luncheon for Women in Mobility, which provides a platform…

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August 17, 2018

Together with its Members, Shift2Rail is showcasing more than 20 cutting-edge solutions for a ground-breaking transformation of railway systems at InnoTrans in Berlin from 18-21 September. Less than two years after the start of the Joint Undertaking’s activities, the JU presents live demos, showing its initial results: the transformation of railway systems is on its way! Interested in virtual coupling, moving block over ETCS for mainline, intelligent freight terminals and video gates, obstacle detection devices,…

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July 26, 2018

New mobility systems that will drastically transform passengers’ experience Without a doubt, strong collaborative efforts are necessary to accelerate the critical transformation of railways. The July edition of the newsletter opens with introductory words by Roland Edel, CTO at Siemens AG Mobility Division, a S2R Member, emphasising the importance of intensified collaboration with competitors within the sector, passengers and European institutions made possible within Shift2Rail. The spotlight of this month’s newsletter is on one of…

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July 25, 2018

How can we increase the capacity of freight trains while at the same time improving their performance? The Shift2Rail IP5 project Dynafreight presented its results on 27 June in Brussels. The project paved the way for the regular operation of long trains and the creation of the next generation of bogies of freight locomotives. A bogie, a metal frame to which the axles and wheels is attached, is an essential part of a train as…

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July 25, 2018

[caption id="attachment_6364" align="aligncenter" width="750"] Image: SNCF[/caption]     Shift2Rail is contributing to the development of transportation as a service, also known as ‘Mobility-as-a-Service’, a new concept of mobility: A shift from a piecemeal ‘individual transport modes’ approach towards a world of ‘solutions’ provided and consumed as a service. The ecosystem Shift2Rail is building will be an absolute revolution for intermodal transport. Passengers will be able to book from their devices, and with a single click,…

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July 25, 2018

[caption id="attachment_6371" align="aligncenter" width="695"] Image: Victor Cap – Mostphotos[/caption]   Without a doubt, the future holds a drastic transformation of how we move. Automation and digitalisation have a profound impact on mobility systems and shift the personal experience of public and private transport in a new direction. With rail currently being the most sustainable transport mode, digital technologies that make rail more attractive for customers may provide the answer to pressing environmental concerns related to…

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