Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is proud to announce that the world’s first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, reached another historical milestone today in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. It is now used on the world premiere 100% hydrogen train route, in passenger operation. Alstom contributes to the greenest rail network globally.
An integrated train control centre, alternative drive systems and world-leading optimisation algorithms are among the new features of the integrated complete solution IVU.suite for all processes of bus and rail companies that Berlin-based IT specialist IVU Traffic Technologies will be showcasing in Hall 2.1, Booth 630 at InnoTrans 2022. The world’s top trade fair for transport technology is to be held in Berlin from 20 to 23 September.
The EULYNX adapter is an important milestone for an open railway market based on digital train control systems. The safe automation system PSS 4000 from Pilz is the hardware basis for the EULYNX adapter.
Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has signed a contract with DB Cargo Belgium and DB Cargo Netherlands to provide full-service maintenance for the fleet of 60 DE-6400 locomotives operating in Belgium and the Netherlands. This contract shows the customer’s confidence in our services capacities in the Benelux region.
From 20 to 23 September 2022 trade visitors at InnoTrans can look forward to more world innovations than ever before. Exhibitors at the thirteenth edition of the leading trade fair for transport technology in Berlin will present around 250 world innovations. Guided tours, the InnoTrans website and the World Innovation Guide provide an overview.
EMKA’s product portfolio has a recent addition: the emergency hammer compliant with DIN EN 45545-2 HL3. EMKA has developed a robust product specifically for rail vehicles. In trains, in particular, the safety demands are exceptionally high, including the need for the “little lifesavers“. Besides the impact effect, compliance with the European fire protection standard is mandatory. In order to fulfil these systems, EMKA uses a special plastic.
Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE), a full-service locomotive leasing company, has ordered 14 Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on the basis of an existing contract. With this order, MRCE will have a fleet of 147 Vectrons. MRCE plans to use the locomotives in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, and the Netherlands.
E-mobility is on the rise - and with it new requirements for associated car transporters. DB Fahrzeuginstandhaltung is also currently involved in the conversion of car transport wagons.