DB Cargo is going to fully automate the activities of shunting locomotives in its train formation facilities. This is to further boost single wagonload traffic throughout Germany. The German operator has contracted Railergy to implement...Read more
Many terminals use artificial intelligence (AI) in their operations. Simultaneously, 5G is gaining traction as a technological enabler for faster data sharing. How do these technologies work, and will they lead to a more sustainable...Read more
Automation and integration of systems are top priorities within the global rail industry. This is the conclusion of a survey carried out by Navis, a provider of operational technologies and services. The survey, carried out...Read more
The new railway line of the East-West Gate in Hungary has been handed over. The line connects the intermodal terminal on the border of Hungary and Ukraine with the standard gauge network of Europe. It...Read more
The Austrian terminals of Wolfurt, Wels and Vienna-South will soon be automated for truck and rail traffic. Camco Technologies has been selected the gate and rail automation partner. The three terminals, all operated by TSA,...Read more
Alstom, Lineas and ProRail will start test drives with fully automatic shunting in 2021. The parties announced this on Wednesday 15 July. It concerns Automatic Train Operation Grade of Automation 4 (GoA4). The tests are...Read more
BEST container terminal in the Port of Barcelona received 6 new automated cranes (ASC) from the Finnish supplier Konecranes, thereby increasing its storage capacity from 24 to 27 automated blocks. Currently, these blocks are being...Read more
At the moment, full rail terminal automation does not exist in Europe. But this is to change, according to Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC). “In the next 5 to 10 years, we expect to see several...Read more
The Austrian hinterland terminal Wiencont will test the use of Google Glass this year to check incoming containers. Normally this work is done manually by taking pictures of all the elements that need to be...Read more
Chengdu plans to build the first fully automated international rail port of China. The new terminal will be able to handle 1.5 million containers per year, increasing its efficiency by thirty per cent.
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