Intermodal terminals across Europe are undergoing a quiet but profound transformation towards digitization and automation – driven by rising volumes, sustainability goals, and the growing…
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The Intermodal Gateway of the Future: Hitachi Rail’s digital solution boosts rail freight in Germany
As part of a joint venture, Hitachi Rail has brought a new digital solution, ‘InGa-Z’, to market, which can transform efficiency at intermodal freight terminals. Protostellar GmbH, is the joint venture driving this solution and consists of Hitachi Rail, MT Logistics GmbH, DB Cargo AG, and with financial support from the Federal Ministry for Transport […]
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Surveillance anxiety: Young Brits uncomfortable with cameras on frontline workers
Nearly one in three (29%) young adults aged 18–24 in the UK say they feel uncomfortable when retail or security staff wear body-worn cameras, despite having grown up in a world of constant digital sharing. That’s according to research from body-worn camera company, HALOS. The YouGov survey of over 2,200 Brits also found that more […]
Avanti West Coast’s award-winning low-cost ticket extends to Chester
Avanti West Coast’s award-winning Superfare ticket has been extended to Chester, offering low-cost journeys to and from London. The new fare costing £21 for a single journey, which is available on direct Avanti West Coast trains between the two cities, can now be purchased for travel from 7 September 2025. Designed for those with flexibility […]
DB Cargo UK begins ETCS fleet fitment at Toton Depot
DB Cargo UK has started work this week to fit the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives. The work, which is being undertaken at DB Cargo’s Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands, is part of the National Freight ETCS Programme, a critical component of the […]
DB Cargo UK begins ETCS fleet fitment at Toton Depot
DB Cargo UK has started work this week to fit the new European Train Control System (ETCS) to nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives. The work, which is being undertaken at DB Cargo’s Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands, is part of the National Freight ETCS Programme, a critical component of the […]