Extreme climate events are no longer distant warnings—they are a lived reality across Europe, from floods and droughts...
The European Railcast – Green Mobility – Rail’s Role in the EU’s Climate Goals
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Satellite positioning set to enhance train localisation
As Europe’s railways expand, their safety and efficiency depend increasingly on knowing every train’s position. Traditional train detection systems rely on devices mounted along the rails, such as track circuits and axle counters. Trains also communicate their track...
The digitalisation of Europe’s railways starts with a dependable communications backbone
The digitalisation of Europe’s railways has the potential to enhance efficiency and make rail more attractive to passengers. It can also play an important role in maintaining the sector’s high safety standards. But leveraging this potential requires new technologies...
Innovation: the key to maximising rail’s societal and economic impact
Rail has the potential to significantly contribute to a number of key societal and economic objectives, including the growth of a smart, inclusive, competitive, and green society connected via a sustainable and seamless mobility network. According to research...
Ensuring safety, enhancing reliability
Europe’s railways are among the safest in the world. However, due to the growing complexity of rail, maintaining this status is becoming increasingly challenging. To help maintain rail’s high safety standards, the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking (JU) is taking a...
Making rail transport more sustainable, comfortable and quieter
If rail is to become a more attractive transport option for passengers, there must be greater focus on reducing the energy consumption of rolling stock and rail infrastructure. This will lead to significant cost reductions for both railway operators and users, while...