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

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Supply chain turmoil amid hurricanes and scarce timber drives North America's railroad tie industry toward sustainable composite alternatives for resilience.
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Viavi Solutions launches AI-driven automation platform VAMOS

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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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.
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Deutsche Bahn adopts Getac rugged laptops for train maintenance

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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Deutsche Bahn enhances train maintenance with Getac's rugged S410 laptops, aiding digitalisation and efficiency through a partnership with IT-HAUS.
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Network Rail & Oakland harness AI to innovate knowledge management

Thu, 16th May 2024
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Network Rail partners with Oakland to revolutionise knowledge management using AI, aiming for significant improvements in delays, capacity, and carbon emissions.
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GCRE & Mavin Powercube partner for groundbreaking rail innovation site in Wales

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) teams up with Mavin Powercube to incorporate a customised Powercube into their South Wales rail innovation site.
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Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI

Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Purple Transform secures funding from Innovate UK to develop AI models that identify individuals at risk of suicide on railways.
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Britain maintains it has the most cybersecure railway in Europe

Wed, 25th Apr 2018
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cyber attacks
Network Rail prioritizes cybersecurity to maintain safe and reliable railway systems, protecting against cyberthreats.