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Railway Telematics Global Market Report 2024: GPS Technology Adoption, IoT-Based Railway Systems Gaining Traction, Big Data Analytics Revolutionizing the Industry - Long-term Forecast to 2033 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

The railway telematics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years.

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  • The railway telematics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years.
  • The railway telematics market is experiencing significant growth due to increased government initiatives for smart railways, with various countries globally investing in improved transportation infrastructure.
  • Major players in the railway telematics market are launching new products to maintain their market position.
  • Global Railway Telematics Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)

Duos Technologies Appoints Rail Industry Veteran Frank Lonegro to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), through its operating subsidiary Duos Technologies, Inc. a provider of vision based analytical technology solutions, has appointed rail industry veteran Frank Lonegro to its Board of Directors.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla. , July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), through its operating subsidiary Duos Technologies, Inc. a provider of vision based analytical technology solutions, has appointed rail industry veteran Frank Lonegro to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Lonegro will serve as an independent Director of Duos, replacing Ed Harris who served on Duos Board until November 2022.
  • His addition to the Duos Board brings the board composition back to five total directors, four of whom are independent.
  • “I am delighted to welcome Frank to our Board,” said Chuck Ferry, Duos CEO.

Duos Technologies Highlights Rail Safety System Ready for Nationwide Deployment

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), through its operating subsidiary Duos Technologies, Inc., a provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence that analyzes fast moving vehicles, today provided an update that its technology and systems are ready for full-scale deployment across the North American Rail Network.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), through its operating subsidiary Duos Technologies, Inc., a provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence that analyzes fast moving vehicles, today provided an update that its technology and systems are ready for full-scale deployment across the North American Rail Network.
  • The Company also issued a press release last week highlighting how its Railcar Inspection Portal (“ rip® ” or “RIP”) can be customized to address specific applications to assist rail operators in enhancing safety on the North American Rail Network.
  • Duos’ RIP technology is currently installed at 13 sites in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico on freight-dominated routes.
  • The Company has conducted over seven million scans on over 500,000 unique railcars in the past 12 months alone.

Hypower Wins Telecom/Fiber Project of the Year at the 2023 Underground Construction Awards

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Monday, February 20, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A national leader in utility infrastructure and telecommunications solutions, Hypower was excited to receive an accolade at the annual Underground Construction Awards .

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A national leader in utility infrastructure and telecommunications solutions, Hypower was excited to receive an accolade at the annual Underground Construction Awards .
  • The ceremony, which took place at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, honored accomplishments, successful projects, and technological advances in underground infrastructure.
  • The Hypower team received the 'Telecom/Fiber Project of the Year award for its work on the Brightline Trains project, phase two of which was completed in January 2023.
  • In 2022 Hypower won two Eagle Awards at the Excellence in Construction Awards , and was ranked in the Top 20 Specialty Contractors in the ENR Southeast List .

Global Autonomous Train Market Analysis Report 2022: The Future of Autonomous Metro, Light Rail, Bullet Train/HSR Trains to 2030 - Advanced Technologies and Increasing Government Investments

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Friday, September 2, 2022

The high grade of automation in trains enables increased control over the speed and formulation of effective traffic management strategies.

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  • The high grade of automation in trains enables increased control over the speed and formulation of effective traffic management strategies.
  • Autonomous or driverless trains ensure smoother acceleration as compared to trains operated manually, thereby resulting in increased lifespan of wheelsets and traction/braking equipment of trains.
  • Alstom (France), Siemens (Germany), Hitachi (Japan), Wabtec Corporation (US), and Thales Group (France) are the leading players operating in the autonomous train market.
  • Cbtc Segment Projected to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022- 2030 (USD Million)
    Passenger Segment Projected to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022- 2030 (Units)
    Metro/Monorail Segment to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022-2030 (Units)
    Goa 2 Segment to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022-2030 (Units)

$12.3 Bn Autonomous Train Markets by Level of Automation, Technology, Application, Component, Train Type, Track Length, GOA 4 Systems and Region - Global Forecast to 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

The high grade of automation in trains enables increased control over the speed and formulation of effective traffic management strategies.

Key Points: 
  • The high grade of automation in trains enables increased control over the speed and formulation of effective traffic management strategies.
  • Lawsuits resulting due to mishaps caused by negligence or incompetence of train drivers are expensive.
  • Alstom (France), Siemens (Germany), Hitachi (Japan), Wabtec Corporation (US), and Thales Group (France) are the leading players operating in the autonomous train market.
  • Cbtc Segment Projected to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022- 2030 (USD Million)
    Passenger Segment Projected to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022- 2030 (Units)
    Metro/Monorail Segment to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022-2030 (Units)
    Goa 2 Segment to Lead Autonomous Train Market, 2022-2030 (Units)

LILEE Systems Selected by Taiwan Railways Administration to Implement the Mission-Critical Train Control 4.0 System to Increase Rail Safety

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Monday, August 22, 2022

LILEE Systems was selected by TRA because of its proven track record in enabling overspeed protection andcollisionavoidancefortrains, maintenance-of-wayvehiclesandlevelcrossing inNorthAmerica.

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  • LILEE Systems was selected by TRA because of its proven track record in enabling overspeed protection andcollisionavoidancefortrains, maintenance-of-wayvehiclesandlevelcrossing inNorthAmerica.
  • For over a decade, LILEE Systems has been the trusted technology partner of Class I freight railroads and Northeast Corridor passenger rail for delivering interoperable safety systems.
  • "It is our honor to bring expertise and deliver the mission-critical train control solution for TRA.
  • Enabled bytheproven LILEESafeRailsolution forlimitscomplianceandcollisionavoidance,webelieveTC4.0will help TRA achieve their safety goals and increase operational efficiency," said LILEE Systems CEO Jia-RuLi.

Humatics and Hitachi Rail Successfully Complete Advanced Train Odometry Solution Pilot to Create an Enhanced Digital Railway

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Hitachi Rail concluded that the HRNS met all CBTC odometry requirements.

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  • Hitachi Rail concluded that the HRNS met all CBTC odometry requirements.
  • Leonardo Impagliazzo, Chief Director, Digital & Innovation, Hitachi Rail, stated, "The Humatics Rail Navigation System is a viable option for future integration with Hitachi Rail's CBTC signaling systems, and part of our wider Digital Railway strategy.
  • Humatics and Hitachi Rail are moving forward to bring the joint solution to market and to prove its capabilities for other applications.
  • For further information please see: https://humatics.com/mobility_solutions/ or contact [email protected]
    For information about Hitachi Rail, visit www.hitachirail.com or contact [email protected]

INJURED IOWA WOMAN FIRST AMTRAK PASSENGER TO FILE LAWSUIT FOLLOWING FATAL MISSOURI DERAILMENT

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Friday, July 1, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --National railroad disaster attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky PC today filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit on behalf of a passenger injured in Monday's fatal, mass-casualty Amtrak train derailment in Mendon, Missouri.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --National railroad disaster attorneys at Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky PC today filed what is believed to be the first lawsuit on behalf of a passenger injured in Monday's fatal, mass-casualty Amtrak train derailment in Mendon, Missouri.
  • The complaint also alleges that the train was oversold resulting in cattle car conditions.
  • The first patent for railroad crossing gates was issued on in the August 27, 1867.
  • It is outrageous that these defendants didn't utilize these simple, effective and inexpensive safety devices that have been saving lives for over 150 years."

NATIONAL RAILROAD DISASTER LAWYERS FROM SALTZ MONGELUZZI & BENDESKY URGE "SWIFT LIFE-SAVING ACTION" ON DANGEROUS UNCONTROLLED CROSSINGS AFTER FATAL AMTRAK INCIDENTS IN MISSOURI AND CALIFORNIA

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Closely monitoring this week's fatal Amtrak catastrophes in two states, national railroad disaster lawyers from Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky PC are urging swift action to dramatically improve safety and save lives - at about 130,000 "passive" rail grade crossings.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Closely monitoring this week's fatal Amtrak catastrophes in two states, national railroad disaster lawyers from Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky PC are urging swift action to dramatically improve safety and save lives - at about 130,000 "passive" rail grade crossings.
  • "How many more people have to die before this dangerous condition jeopardizing Amtrak passengers, crews, and motorists across America - is corrected?
  • ", asked attorneys-safety advocates Robert J. Mongeluzzi and Jeffrey P. Goodman of SMB.
  • Mr. Goodman added, "The NTSB has been advocating to government and industry for replacement of dangerous passive railroad crossings for more than two decades, and these latest fatal incidents underscore the need for immediate action," Mongeluzzi said.