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title: "Fortescue awards Knorr-Bremse long-term rail signaling contract in Australia"
type: "News"
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description: "Knorr-Bremse has secured a long-term contract from Fortescue Metals Group to modernize its heavy-haul rail network in Western Australia. The order, valued in the upper double-digit million-euro range, involves upgrading the Incremental Train Control System and migrating to the ElectroLogIXS platform through mid-2027. The project aims to enhance network efficiency and safety via real-time monitoring and remote updates, with potential add-ons like EC6 digital track circuits."
datetime: "2026-07-16T08:58:46.000Z"
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# Fortescue awards Knorr-Bremse long-term rail signaling contract in Australia

-   Knorr-Bremse won a long-term contract from Fortescue Metals Group to modernize its heavy-haul rail network in Western Australia. \* Order value was described as in the upper double-digit million-euro range. \* Work runs through mid-2027, covering an upgrade of Fortescue’s Incremental Train Control System and migration to the ElectroLogIXS platform. \* Scope targets higher network efficiency and safety, with more real-time monitoring and remote train-parameter updates. \* Knorr-Bremse also flagged potential add-ons such as EC6 digital track circuits or Rail TempEst rail-temperature monitoring. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Knorr-Bremse AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on July 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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