DB Cargo is using HVO

ByStefan Karg 13.07.202325.08.2025

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.

OT | Security | Standardization

Railway Security standards
ByStefan Karg 08.08.202425.08.2025

In this post, I delve into the most relevant standards that secure our railway systems. Using Europe and Germany as a case study for the local and national level of standards, the following infographics provides a comprehensive overview of the most relevant standards helping to increase security on the tracks. 📄 Download infographics as pdf:…

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AI

AI in the rail sector
ByStefan Karg 08.06.202325.08.2025

We are already seeing real-world applications of artificial intelligence in the rail sector. Deutsche Bahn is using artificial intelligence to reduce delays on its network. My prediction: This is just the beginning of ML/AI applications in our sector. We will see machine learning and AI algorithms becoming more and more widespread in the coming years….

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Conferences / Events

VDEI Security Conference
ByStefan Karg 23.11.202225.08.2025

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.

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Rail technology

Rail freight
ByStefan Karg 02.02.202225.08.2025

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. European rail freight transformation | McKinsey

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Rail technology

First ICE on new highspeed line
ByStefan Karg 06.03.202225.08.2025

First highspeed train (ICE = Intercity Express) on the new track between Stuttgart and Ulm. Erster ICE auf der Neubaustrecke Wendlingen–Ulm

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Rail technology

Hydrogen powered trains
ByStefan Karg 26.10.202225.08.2025

Hydrogen has the advantage of being a chemical form of storing energy. This can help in the railway sector to bridge gaps between parts of the track where electric power is available and parts which are not electrified yet. Battery power is not the one-fits-all solution, especially for heavy freight trains or also in other…

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