big data in rails

The Railway Also Runs on Data

For over 200 years, railways have moved thanks to tracks, locomotives, and increasingly sophisticated signaling systems. Today, however, there is a new “fuel” driving railway innovation: data. The digitalization of the sector is transforming the way we plan, operate, and maintain infrastructure and trains. It’s not just about collecting information, but about turning it into…

extreme summer trains

Extreme Summer, Ready Trains: How Railways Withstand Heatwaves 

When temperatures rise above 40 °C, keeping transportation systems running —safely, reliably, and comfortably— becomes a real challenge. But modern trains are up to the task.  Thanks to a combination of electronic engineering, smart design, and preventive maintenance, railways can continue operating even under extreme thermal conditions. How do they do it?  Adaptive Ventilation and Climate…