FLIR was selected to provide intelligent dual-vision cameras with embedded Automatic Incident Detection (AID) to be installed in the new Hundvåg and Eiganes tunnels in Norway. The cameras now alert tunnel operators on a variety of possible traffic incidents, including stopped vehicles, lost cargo and pedestrians, allowing emergency services to react fast.
The national carrier Czech Railways (České dráhy – ČD) continues to modernize its fleet serving long-distance domestic and international lines. The consortium of Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation has won the tender for 20 Viaggio Comfort nine-car non-traction units including control cars, designed for a maximum operating speed of 230 km/h. The cars will be delivered from 2024 to 2026 and the order is valued at around half a billion EUR.
From 12 to 16 April, NORD DRIVESYSTEMS again strengthens its virtual presence with the NORD Digital Trade Fair 2021 as part of the Hanover Fair. On both platforms, the drive experts provide information on important industry news and introduce the new high-efficiency portfolio from NORD. Product highlights will include the patented DuoDrive – a groundbreaking innovation in the drive market.