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.
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28. Sicherungstechnische Fachtagung
Greetings from Technische Universität Dresden! Today and tomorrow I am attending a conference regarding Control Command and Signalling (CCS) systems. We discuss the most recent technological, political and strategical developments, such as: – Digitalisation of railway– Advanced Protection System (APS)– European Train Control System (ETCS)– Automatic train operation (ATO)– …and many more topics.
InnoTrans 2022 starting
Ready to rock InnoTrans 2022 day 1!
First battery powered train in Germany
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.
Windows 3.11 in 2024? Here’s why.
There is a job advert for a Windows 3.11 administrator role in the rail industry doing the rounds on the internet right now – e.g. here at Heise. It’s often accompanied by the question why such old systems are still in use – it’s 2024! Yes, this is the reality of OT systems – not…
Railway customer experience
I fully agree with this statement. If we want railways to be an attractive alternative to other methods of transport, the passenger experience is absolutely central. If we can’t convince passengers by offering better comfort, better service, we will not win the challenge. Or very simple: We need to offer a real advantage for the…