DB Cargo is using HVO
The German freight trains of DB Cargo are running nearly climate-neutral now even if powered by a diesel locomotive. They are fueled by HVO generated from waste material instead of fossil diesel.
The German freight trains of DB Cargo are running nearly climate-neutral now even if powered by a diesel locomotive. They are fueled by HVO generated from waste material instead of fossil diesel.
Getting ready for my talk at Verband Deutscher Eisenbahn-Ingenieure e.V. (VDEI) Fachtagung Cybersecurity 2022. I’ll be speaking about Security for Safety and will be sharing a couple of lessons learned and best practices from real world projects at ICS – Informatik Consulting Systems.
Cables for GSM-R were intentionally cut this morning in northern Germany. This is a very serious incident and has to be carefully investigated with regard to the motivation of the attackers. Link to article of German newspaper “Die Zeit” (08.10.2022)
A solution for tracks only partly equipped with overhead lines: In Germany the first battery powered train is now operating with passengers. Batteries are being charged at those parts of the route, where an overhead line is installed.
Part 1: Understanding the role of friction In the world of trains, speed is often the star of the show. The rush of the landscape whizzing by is the sensation that captures our imagination. Yet, as any experienced engineer will tell you, the real hero of the railway isn’t the power to go, but the…
Are you already registered for the English edition of our ICS – Informatik Consulting Systems webinar tomorrow? 📣 I’ll be talking about the topic “Security lifecycle management for existing ETCS products”. If you’re not yet registered, I’m inviting you to register today and dial in tomorrow! https://think-ics.com/aktuelles/events/webinar-security-management-webinar-railsystems/
Ready to rock InnoTrans 2022 day 1!