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A standardised language for railway operators

The future of rail is intelligent: rapid data collection and exchange are key. The world is moving towards increasingly dynamic transportation systems, which respond and adapt to changing needs, eventually in real-time. To unlock this capability and to optimise ...

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Shaping the future of Driver Advisory Systems: a journey with railML 

The adoption of Driver Advisory Systems (DAS) for energy saving in the railway industry over the last decade has led to a significant shift in the contribution of the rail sector towards more sustainable and efficient rail traffic. Since 2020, Knorr-Bremse has ...

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Advancing towards digitalisation: a collaboration with RNE

With current infrastructure communication processes failing to meet market requirements, information exchange through digital rail system interfaces has become a necessity in the rail sector. Using defined standards in these exchanges will enable improvements ...

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44th railML Conference

railML.org held the 44th railML Conference in Rome, on November 8, 2023. The conference embraced a hybrid format, with 25 attendees physically present and over 50 participants joining online, fostering global collaboration and inclusivity. ...

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Enhancements and communication guidelines in the updated railML Certification Manual v1.2

The railML Certification Manual is a fundamental document that guides the standards and practices of rail data exchange. As of September 1st, 2023, a significant update has brought several minor yet impactful adjustments. One key change involves the clarification ...

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IDX4rail kick-off: infrastructure standard for public transport

IDX4rail kick-off: infrastructure standard for public transport The IDX4rail project "Consolidation and standardization of the infrastructure data model and interface landscape in the tram and railway sector in Germany" has been launched. VDV’s ...

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