Is this a critical time for digital rail signalling and train control?

Is this a critical time for digital rail signalling and train control?

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM · 45 min. (Europe/London)
Istana Room
Digital Rail

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The rail industry faces ever increasing demands to increase capacity, reduce delays, enhance safety, and drive down costs. ERTMS, ETCS and developments in FRMCS, and automation technology, are seen as key to addressing these challenges. This panel will discuss where the industry is with advances and how to address challenges for the future of the rail industry.
Thales Ground Transportation Systems11Transport networks across the UK rely on Thales’ innovation, technologies and expertise to ensure safer and more efficient passenger and freight journeys. We are a global leader in urban and mainline rail transport solutions that meet the infrastructure needs of tomorrow. Whether it’s increasing network capacity, improving passenger safety or helping operators to save costs, Thales works as a trusted partner to solve our customers’ biggest challenges. Thales provides solutions to regional and national rail networks, including through signalling and integrated communications systems. We use data to make infrastructures ready for the needs of tomorrow, recognising that the future of the transport industry lies in technology and innovation.

Registered attendees

Abimbola Akinajo
Abimbola Akinajo
Managing DirectorLagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority
Andy Billington
Andy Billington
Innovation and Digitalisation Senior ExpertRail Baltica
Howard Pugh
Howard Pugh
Head of Operations Technical LearningMTRElizabeth line