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.

Rail technology

Day of rail
ByStefan Karg 16.09.202225.08.2025

Today and tomorrow is the “day of rail” in Germany – a perfect opportunity for me to say “Thank you!” to all the many people involved in keeping the wheels of our trains turning and to improve the system “railway” everyday a little bit. This is a very valuable contribution to the mobility in our…

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Rail technology

Railway Safety Standards: An Overview
ByStefan Karg 01.11.202425.08.2025

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…

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Rail technology

Trains and the weather
ByStefan Karg 01.02.202225.08.2025

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…

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Conferences / Events

InnoTrans 2022: Done!
ByStefan Karg 23.09.202225.08.2025

For me, yesterday was the last day of InnoTrans for this year. Now I have to rest my feet (of course in our red socks!). During this week, I’ve walked countless miles, talked to incredibly interesting people and once again experienced the wide range of products and services necessary to make our railway system work….

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Security

Next conference: Nürnberg
ByStefan Karg 28.03.202425.08.2025

Today I’ve registered for attending the “CNA Forum Bahn+BahnTechnik 2024” conference with the title “Unlocking the opportunities of railtech” CNA Forum Bahntechnik | CNA – Center for transportation & logistics Neuer Adler e.V. (c-na.de) My personal focus for the conference will be the topics around the digitalisation of the railways and how to develop the…

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Rail technology

New high-speed line: Wendlingen – Ulm
ByStefan Karg 12.12.202225.08.2025

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…

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