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Listen to this article Network Rail’s report ‘CP7 delivery plan – Our approach to digital signalling (OADS) in CP7’ states that “ETCS (European Train Control System Level 2) is cheaper to deploy and maintain than conventional signalling and requires less infrastructure out on track,” adding “this means we can replace more life-expired signalling in each…
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Listen to this article Much has been written and continues to be written on European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) / European Train Control System (ETCS) and the benefits it can bring to the railway. In short these may be summarised as the reduction or even elimination of lineside signal infrastructure, the creation of greater…
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Listen to this article Over the Easter weekend, Network Rail and its supply chain partners successfully completed a diverse programme of work valued at approximately £86.6 million, across 1,190 possessions nationwide. Major infrastructure renewals and upgrades were delivered across the country, including both asset renewal and enhancement schemes aimed at supporting future network improvements. Of…
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Image courtesy SwissDrones US energy provider Southern Company has contracted SwissDrones, a Switzerland-based provider of advanced aerial intelligence solutions and long-range unmanned helicopter systems, to deploy their SDO 50 and enhance aerial intelligence capabilities. SwissDrones’ SDO 50 is an unmanned helicopter and one of the first unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the category beyond 25kg…
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Planted, the Swiss FoodTech pioneer for plant-based meat made from only clean ingredients, is celebrating the opening of its new production facility in Memmingen, Bavaria, as it strives to meet demand for environmentally friendly food across Europe over the past year. The new plant in Memmingen is Europe’s most modern production facility for bio-structured proteins…
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Flavour house I.T.S has launched a range of natural, clean label flavours especially formulated to perform in all types of hydration drinks, from electrolyte RTDs to hydration powers and tablets, even drinks packed with functional ingredients. One of the fastest growing soft drinks categories, hydration beverages are no longer exclusively for sport as many consumers…
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ROCOL has announced it has become the first company in the lubricants industry to receive NSF’s new PFAS-free certification for four products in its FOODLUBE range. The leading global public health and safety organisation approved ROCOL’s food grade lubricant products with its NSF 537 certification following extensive testing. The certification, which can only be issued by…
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Grace Foods UK is bringing out its best-selling range of drinks in a new format with a price marked pack of 99p to celebrate the launch. Grace Tropical Rhythms by Grace Foods UK is a range of refreshing, thirst-quenching drinks available in 475ml bottles, one-litre resealable packs and 330ml sparkling cans that bring the real…
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Image courtesy 123rf The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has unanimously voted to adopt a comprehensive suite of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) interconnection rules for both DC and AC systems, becoming the first US state to do so. The rules were set by the Vehicle-Grid Integration Council (VGIC) in the US, an advocacy group committed to advancing…
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Image courtesy Siemens. Italian DSO AcegasApsAmga will use Siemens’ software to develop a digital twin of its medium and low voltage grid in Trieste. By developing a digital twin of Trieste’s power grid, AcegasApsAmga aims to proactively manage congestion challenges arising from the growing integration of distributed energy resources (DERs), and the substantial energy demands…
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