Thales has announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the US company Guavus, a pioneer in real-time Big Data analytics.   The acquisition of Guavus follows several acquisitions in the fields of connectivity, mobility and cyber security, and strengthens […]

Testing and Development All components produced by additive manufacturing undergo extensive testing that determines whether the printed components are actually used. One of the tests is for fatigue resistance, for example. One of the benefits of additive manufacturing – i.e. […]

The psychology of colour has been a well-researched topic in the design community for many years now. Different shades and hues spark different feelings in people but how can this be applied to the passenger experience? Colour helps to create […]

An innovative new system to stow seats within passenger train carriages to create space for freight during off-peak services has been designed with funding from RSSB. A demonstration module was on display at this year’s Railtex exhibition and the new system […]

Siemens is planning to acquire HaCon, a leading software provider for public transportation, mobility and logistics. The two parties have agreed not to disclose financial details. Pending the approval of antitrust authorities, the deal is expected to be concluded in […]

Alstom recently held a press conference at La Cité du Cinéma in the Paris area, launching several breakthrough technologies to address the evolving needs of both operators and passengers. The announcements come in the lead-up to the UITP exhibition 2017. […]