Railway

Laird Controls has developed a portable remote control system that allows one rail operator to easily and efficiently move locomotives throughout the rail operation. By enabling a single worker to pilot a locomotive, as opposed to three people in a work crew, the Transport QC quick connect remote control unit bolsters worker safety, boosts productivity, and enhances rail operator profitability.

Connectivity and sensor developer, TE Connectivity (TE), has created an innovative electrical roofline solution to support the efficient design of the new Siemens Velaro Novo high-speed trains. Providing better overall aerodynamic performance that has enabled Siemens to reduce energy use by ten percent on its high-speed train.

The centre of excellence for steam locomotive engineering receives the accolade from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Tyseley Locomotive Works, the working locomotive restoration centre and home of Vintage Trains, was presented with an Engineering Heritage Award by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers at a ceremony in Birmingham on 18th September. 

  A collaboration has been announced between Artesyn Embedded Technologies and China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation (CRSC Wanquan), for the development of rail signalling solutions based on Artesyn’s ControlSafe Platform.

Global provider of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), Kontron, has expanded its TRACe family of operational computers designed specifically for the railway market. The Kontron TRACe-B40x-TR, an EN50155 certified fanless generic platform, features the latest Intel Atom E3900 series processors and 6th Generation Intel Core processors.

  TE Connectivity has announced its delivery of transformer downleads and pantograph cables to Bombardier Transportation for East Anglia’s fleet of trains. The equipment will be installed on 22 ten-car and 89 five-car units that Greater Anglia has ordered as part of its largest ever investment in trains for its network in the UK.

  Supplier of innovative mechatronic solutions, Stäubli will present its broad range of connection solutions for railway and transportation technology at InnoTrans 2018, being held in Berlin, Germany from the 18th-21st September.

The H80SV series of DC/DC converters from Delta Electronics are suitable for many rail applications. Available in 100W and 200W variants, these modules cover a very wide input range, from 16.8-137.5V, with outputs of 12, 15, 24, 48 and 54V. Being available in industry standard pin-outs and footprints; the ½ brick modules offer high efficiencies at competitive costs.

ADLINK Technology has announced that it will exhibit its latest rail products at InnoTrans, Booth 203, Hall 7.1b, from 18th-21st September in Berlin. Located in the event’s Railway Technology area, ADLINK will exhibit multiple field-proven platforms deployed for Communications Based Train Control (CBTC), Automatic Train Protection (ATP), Automatic Train Operation (ATO), Automatic Train Supervision (ATS), Computer Based Interlocking (CBI) and Train Control Center (TCC).

  Power supply company, Powerbox Group, has announced that it will be showcasing its PRBX Enhanced Rail Power Solutions (PRBX-ERPS) at Innotrans 2018 in Berlin, 18th to 21st September 2018, Hall 17, Booth 103.