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GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales
EduTech

GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales

The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI
Artificial Intelligence

Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI

Purple Transform secures funding from Innovate UK to develop AI models that identify individuals at risk of suicide on railways.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023

Global Stories

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Supply chain challenges in the railroad tie industry: The case for sustainable alternatives
Supply Chain

Supply chain challenges in the railroad tie industry: The case for sustainable alternatives

Supply chain turmoil amid hurricanes and scarce timber drives North America's railroad tie industry toward sustainable composite alternatives for resilience.

By Tim Noonan • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Viavi Solutions launches AI-driven automation platform VAMOS
Unified Communications

Viavi Solutions launches AI-driven automation platform VAMOS

VIAVI Solutions introduces VAMOS, an AI/ML-enhanced automation platform, to cut operational costs and speed up time-to-market for wireless and cloud service providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Deutsche Bahn adopts Getac rugged laptops for train maintenance
Digitalisation

Deutsche Bahn adopts Getac rugged laptops for train maintenance

Deutsche Bahn enhances train maintenance with Getac's rugged S410 laptops, aiding digitalisation and efficiency through a partnership with IT-HAUS.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Digital systems running India's DFC cannot afford to fail
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Digital systems running India's DFC cannot afford to fail

A key challenge for the DFC was the need to integrate modern technology and systems to ensure seamless and efficient operations.

By Lin Hoe Foong • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
Game review: Sweet Transit (PC Steam early access)
Gaming

Game review: Sweet Transit (PC Steam early access)

Team 17's Sweet Transit invites players to build a thriving colony in a world whereby trains are the only form of transport.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2022
Britain maintains it has the most cybersecure railway in Europe
Cybersecurity

Britain maintains it has the most cybersecure railway in Europe

Network Rail prioritizes cybersecurity to maintain safe and reliable railway systems, protecting against cyberthreats.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Apr 2018

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Certis Australia partners with G:link to improve experiences
Partner Programmes

Certis Australia partners with G:link to improve experiences

Integrated security provider, Certis Australia, has announced a new strategic partnership with the Gold Coast Light Rail, also known as G:link.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2023
Pacific National partner Fortinet, Ip.Glass securing assets
Firewalls

Pacific National partner Fortinet, Ip.Glass securing assets

Pacific National safeguards critical infrastructure in Australia while boosting secure network access for reliable operations with Fortinet and Ip.Glass.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2023