Top Trends in the Rail and Railway Industry

Tech trainspotting at RailTech Europe 2022

The TOUGHBOOK team was busy at this year's Railtech Europe show. Like many sectors, the railway industry suffered during the pandemic with passenger numbers dropping from 8.2 billion in 2019 to 4.8 billion in 2020. But as numbers begin to bounce back, there was clear evidence looking around the show of a lot of interest in how mobile computing technology could continue to help improve our railway networks.

One of the interesting challenges about the railway network in Europe is the diversity of technical infrastructure. Electrified railway networks operate with a wide range of different voltages and signalling systems vary from country to country. This quirk of historical development and levels of regional investment means that national networks are at varying stages of technology adoption.

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25 Jun 2025

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Empowering Field Workers: The Role of AI in Modern Mobility

AI is empowering modern field workers with solutions that automate tasks, improve decision-making, and boost collaboration – transforming how they use rugged technology.

23 Jun 2025

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Adventure runner completes never-before-seen expedition with a rugged laptop as his only personal item

Finnish adventure runner Jukka Viljanen has run across Iceland’s largest ice cap in a rare combination of extreme sport, sustainability research, and technology testing.

15 Jun 2025

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Driving Digital Innovation In Fire Services at Airbus SAFEcommand

The annual Airbus SAFEcommand event is the perfect forum for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK to explore how frontline first responders are consuming the cutting-edge technology they require to keep communities safe. Here are my key takeaways from the event.

05 Jun 2025

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Utility Week Live 2025: The Future Looks Bright, But Let’s Not Forget the Basics

Innovation was everywhere at Utility Week Live , but the loudest message came from the ground. At our stand, a simple LEGO bar chart drew in dozens of utility professionals with one question: “What’s your biggest field challenge?”

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