US rail authority proposes new two-person crew rule to enhance train safety
Rail operators in the US will be required to maintain two-person crews under a proposed new rule by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to enhance…
Digital tool ensures safety for pocket wagons with semi-trailers
VTG and Nexxiot are testing a kingpin monitor for semi-trailers on pocket wagons. The safety solution comprises a sensor application that will enable checking semi-trailers…
‘Good system integration prevents cyber attacks on rail’
With the introduction of new rail systems such as the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO), it is important that…
Automatic data reporting tackles European cultural barriers
Cultural variations in how different EU countries record and interpret ‘events’ on the freight network can be tackled – and with it safety levels enhanced…