Driverless trains and metros are becoming more widespread in the world of rail, provoking a paradigm shift in communication technology. Ensuring cybersecurity has thus become paramount due to…
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RailTech Europe ’24: Cyber-secure communications for driverless trains
Construction works cause rail freight in Germany to be at a ‘near standstill’
The rail freight industry is deeply concerned about the disturbance on the German railway network of the last two weeks, caused by construction works. Combined with a lack…
‘Railways underexposed at climate summit’
Rail was too low on the agenda at the climate summit in Glasgow. “Let’s move people and not cars”, say the European Public Transport Association and international rail…
UITP promotes paying for public transport without the hassle
The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) launched the new Urban Mobility Open Payments Forum, aiming to advance adoption of open loop payment systems in public transport across…
Ride-sharing an impetus for railways
Ride-sharing could stimulate the development of the European railways. In order to facilitate this and to provide seamless mobility, the International Association of Public Transport (UITP), together with…