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A master’s thesis has examined the suitability of public radio networks for the Digirail project: “A rapid and cost-effective solution”

A thesis completed for the Digirail project used artificial intelligence to analyse the differences in performance between the multi-channel routers of five different manufacturers. The results show that one operating logic is superior to the others, confirming the Digirail project’s analysis that the use of commercial radio networks for railway communications is a cost-effective solution. […]

The Digirail project is bringing changes to the railway sector, with requirements for new kinds of expertise – how to train the operations personnel

In 2027, Finland’s first commercial track section equipped with the European Train Control System (ETCS) will be introduced between Tampere-Pori and Rauma. This is a major shift for the railway sector, as ETCS is a new experience for many actors in the sector. In order for the change to be successful, the operations personnel need […]

Second interim release of the implementation phase implementation plan has been published

The implementation plan of the implementation phase of the Digirail project is a description of how a modern radio-network-based train control system will be implemented for the Finnish railway network in 2025–2040. The implementation phase is the single most extensive phase in the entire project from almost any point of view, and it has been […]

Who’s who in Digirail: Systems Engineering Consultant Berenice B. C. Damgaard

We continue our series introducing the people behind Digirail. This time, we are introducing Systems Engineering Consultant Berenice B. C. Damgaard.  What is your role in Digirail?  I work as a Ramboll Consultant supporting Digirail in various areas mainly on Systems Engineering in general, with some focus on Interfaces, Integration, V&V, Requirements, Documentation, and Testing […]

How did Digirail’s EKA track section progress towards becoming concrete in 2024?

October 2024 marked a historic moment for the Digirail project when the construction of the first commercial track section (EKA) began between Lielahti and Pori/Rauma through a cable route contract. Starting the construction of the EKA track section symbolises the progress of the Digirail project from the drawing board to practical implementation. What happened in […]

Who’s who in Digirail: Onsite Test Coordinator Marion Magnus

We continue our series introducing the people behind Digirail. This time, we are introducing Onsite Test Coordinator Marion Magnus. What is your role in Digirail?  I am working as the Onsite Test Coordinator for KoKoHa. I am responsible for coordinating the testing teams. Because Testing requires a lot of preparation, and a lot of stakeholders […]