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IOT Solutions World Congress closes a successful 2023 edition and outlines the future of an efficient and sustainable industry 5.0

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Barcelona, SPAIN, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the leading international event dedicated to the transformation of industry through disruptive technologies, closed a successful seventh edition after three days at the Gran Via venue in Barcelona.

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  • Barcelona, SPAIN, Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the leading international event dedicated to the transformation of industry through disruptive technologies, closed a successful seventh edition after three days at the Gran Via venue in Barcelona.
  • With over 300 exhibitors, 172 conferences and sessions, more than 250 speakers, the show enabled the ecosystem to outline a sustainable and efficient future through Industry 5.0 standards.
  • Organized by Fira de Barcelona and the Industry IOT Consortium® (IIC™), IOTSWC 2023 showcased innovative solutions based on disruptive technologies such as the Internet of Things, Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality or 5G.
  • The eighth edition of IOTSWC will be held at Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via venue from May 21 to 23 2024.

Mitsubishi Electric to Supply Additional Traction Systems for Nederlandse Spoorwegen’s New Generation Electric Multiple Unit Trains

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Spanish train builder Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. (CAF) to supply high tech traction equipment for 88 Sprinter New Generation (SNG) Electric Multiple Unit trains for the Dutch rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by Spanish train builder Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles, S.A. (CAF) to supply high tech traction equipment for 88 Sprinter New Generation (SNG) Electric Multiple Unit trains for the Dutch rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen.
  • In partnership with the German branch of Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Mitsubishi Electric aims to strengthen its transportation systems business in Europe by means of this latest order, which is due for delivery between FY2021 (April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021) and FY 2023 (April 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023).
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen and CAF selected Mitsubishi Electric to supply the equipment for the additional 88 trains following an evaluation of the traction equipment delivered as part of the original contract, which is
    already in use in trains running on the Dutch rail network.
  • This revealed energy savings and other efficiencies resulting from the reduced equipment footprint and regenerative breaking of the Mitsubishi Electric traction equipment, which are helping to ensure stable and safe operation of the trains.

Bombardier confirms three-year services contract for new East Midlands Railway franchise in the UK

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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
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Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced today that it has signed a new Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the United Kingdom.

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  • Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has announced today that it has signed a new Train Services Agreement (TSA) with Abellio and Eversholt Rail for the new East Midlands Railway franchise in the United Kingdom.
  • Under the new agreement which lasts from today until December 31, 2022, Bombardier will maintain Bombardier class 222 diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) trains at Derby Etches Park depot for use on East Midlands Railway mainline services.
  • The new agreement follows Bombardiers previous role in maintaining the 125 miles per hour trains for the former East Midlands Trains franchise.
  • Phil Hufton, President, Bombardier Transportation UK said, We are delighted that we have reached agreement with Abellio to maintain the Class 222 fleet for East Midlands Railways mainline services.

RADWIN Chosen to Power CCTV & Wi-Fi Onboard Merseyrail Trains in UK

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019
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RADWIN's FiberinMotion systems will be deployed across 75 miles of the Merseyrail route, powering a new fleet of 52 trains supplied by Stadler.

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  • RADWIN's FiberinMotion systems will be deployed across 75 miles of the Merseyrail route, powering a new fleet of 52 trains supplied by Stadler.
  • RADWIN's train-to-ground solution will enable transmission of multiple services, including CCTV, on-board passenger Wi-Fi and Public Information Systems (PIS).
  • Mike Hewitt, CTO of ADComms, (A Panasonic Business)Transport and Public:"We are excited to partner with RADWIN on this project.
  • The fleet of new trains will provide the foundation for the long term rail strategy of the Liverpool City region.

Government questioned as leak enquiry delays East Midlands franchise confirmation

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Rail transport by country, Transport in the United Kingdom, Abellio, National Express East Anglia, East Midlands Railway, South Eastern franchise

Standstill period extended while leak to Abellio investigated

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  • The Shadow Transport Secretary asked an urgent question,as contract signingon the East Midlands rail franchise is delayed to allowinvestigation ofa leak during the bidding process.
  • The Department for Transport has delayed the final sign-off of the East Midlands rail franchise award, extending the standstill period (a ten day pause between award and signing of contracts) by a week.
  • It is alleged that details of the current franchise holder, Stagecoach's bid were leaked last summer to Abellio, who were last month awarded the contract.
  • Speaking for the Government,Andrew Jonessaid,
    "The leak of the Stagecoach bid details to Abellio during the bidding, casts further doubt on the integrity of the process."

Government questioned as leak enquiry delays East Midlands franchise confirmation

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
Rail transport in the United Kingdom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Rail transport by country, Transport in the United Kingdom, Abellio, National Express East Anglia, East Midlands Railway, South Eastern franchise

Standstill period extended while leak to Abellio investigated

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  • The Shadow Transport Secretary asked an urgent question,as contract signingon the East Midlands rail franchise is delayed to allowinvestigation ofa leak during the bidding process.
  • The Department for Transport has delayed the final sign-off of the East Midlands rail franchise award, extending the standstill period (a ten day pause between award and signing of contracts) by a week.
  • It is alleged that details of the current franchise holder, Stagecoach's bid were leaked last summer to Abellio, who were last month awarded the contract.
  • Speaking for the Government,Andrew Jonessaid,
    "The leak of the Stagecoach bid details to Abellio during the bidding, casts further doubt on the integrity of the process."

Urgent question on Stagecoach's disqualification from rail franchise bidding

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Stagecoach were excluded from bidding on East Midlands franchise they previously operated

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  • The East Midlands franchise has been awarded to Abellio, following a bidding process which saw current franchise holder, Stagecoach, disqualified from bidding.
  • Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East asked the government to make a statement on the reason behind this disqualification.
  • The East Midlands franchise runs services in the region, as well as commuter lines from Derby to London St Pancras and Sheffield.
  • That said, Stagecoach have played an important role in our railways and we hope they continue to do so, post the conclusion of the rail review."

Urgent question on Stagecoach's disqualification from rail franchise bidding

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
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Stagecoach were excluded from bidding on East Midlands franchise they previously operated

Key Points: 
  • The East Midlands franchise has been awarded to Abellio, following a bidding process which saw current franchise holder, Stagecoach, disqualified from bidding.
  • Clive Betts, MP for Sheffield South East asked the government to make a statement on the reason behind this disqualification.
  • The East Midlands franchise runs services in the region, as well as commuter lines from Derby to London St Pancras and Sheffield.
  • That said, Stagecoach have played an important role in our railways and we hope they continue to do so, post the conclusion of the rail review."

Zepcam Enables the First Nationwide Bodycam Deployment for Safer Public Transportation in EU

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Thursday, July 12, 2018
Sustainable transport, Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Rail transport in the Netherlands, Utrecht, Public transport, Transport, Body worn video

For the first time in Europe bodycams have been deployed in public transport on a nationwide level.

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  • For the first time in Europe bodycams have been deployed in public transport on a nationwide level.
  • However, there is a growing demand for this technology to be used in other sectors like public transport, in order to increase the safety of employees and passengers.
  • Dutch Railways (NS) approached Dutch tech company Zepcam to develop bodycam solutions for its safety & service employees.
  • At Dutch Railways it's the first time a public transportation organisation deploys bodycams on such a large scale within the EU.