Rail freight
We need to increase the amount of freight transported by rail massively. This will help us to achieve our sustainability goals, which we need to follow to prevent the worst consequences of climate change world wide.
We need to increase the amount of freight transported by rail massively. This will help us to achieve our sustainability goals, which we need to follow to prevent the worst consequences of climate change world wide.
Happy new railway year from the new line between Stuttgart and Ulm! I’ve been waiting for this moment for years! Yesterday was the first day with the new timetable – therefore all railroaders celebrate a “happy new railway year”! I’ve used the chance yesterday to travel on the new line between Stuttgart and Ulm, were…
Besides a nice impression of the driver’s perspective on this route, this video also illustrates, why the sophisticated railway signalling and train protection systems are essential for safe train operation independent from weather conditions. Technical measures ensure, that the track ahead is not occupied by another train and therefore also without good visibility conditions, high…
Railway safety is a critical aspect of transportation that ensures the protection of passengers, staff, and infrastructure. Adhering to established safety norms is essential for minimizing risks and enhancing the reliability of railway systems. This blog post will explore key European railway safety standards EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129. Safety measures are essential…
In December, I completed the EULYNX introduction course at the EULYNX Academy. This course represents the initial level of training. EULYNX Academy Certificate – EULYNX What is EULYNX? EULYNX is an initiative among European railway infrastructure managers. Its main objective is to establish a modular signaling architecture featuring standardized interfaces. More information can be found…
With this year’s timetable change, the first part of the new railway line between Ulm and Stuttgart is finally going to be in operation – thus, reducing the journey between both cities from 1h to only 45 min. More changes in the German railway timetable for 2023 are presented in this video:
I’m sharing this post due to the high temperatures we’re facing these days in Germany. The impressive footage shows the effects of heat to rails and what this means for operation. Railway operators are already experimenting with painting rails with white color to reduce the heat impact. I think this issue gets more and more…