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More than two decades after ETCS was introduced, Europe is still working towards an interoperable railway network capabl...
25/08/2026

More than two decades after ETCS was introduced, Europe is still working towards an interoperable railway network capable of moving trains across borders without changing signalling systems.

While ETCS has delivered major benefits, progress has been slower, more expensive and more complex than many expected.

The National Transport Commission shares how Australia can learn from the mistakes made overseas.

Read more: https://www.railexpress.com.au/getting-etcs-right-lessons-from-europe/

“Two decades ago, people kept saying one thing: When it comes to digitalisation, the rail industry lags miles behind,” s...
21/08/2026

“Two decades ago, people kept saying one thing: When it comes to digitalisation, the rail industry lags miles behind,” said Dr Frank Hoffmann, Head of Engineering at Siemens Mobility Rolling Stock.

“Rail is particularly behind compared with the automotive industry, a sector that developed better and better driver assistant and entertainment systems decade after decade.

“Today, we are their equals and have even moved to the forefront in some areas.”

Read more: https://www.railexpress.com.au/digital-twins-reshaping-the-rail-lifecycle/

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