Advanced Rail Technologies in The News
24th September 2007
ART contingent surveys South American rail routes
Senior ART representatives recently carried out an extensive programme of site visits and surveys encompassing parts of Argentina, Brazil and Chile, including meetings with senior rail managers.
in order to identify opportunities for rail development. ART strongly believes in taking a pro-active approach to encourage investment in the rail industry, which is seen as essential to support economic growth in the region.
14th June 2006
ART wins important Brazil assignment
ART today announced the signing of a contract with a leading Brazilian mining company to carry out an
extensive review of the signalling and traffic management arrangements on its pit-to-port system.
The work includes extensive simulation of the future traffic requirements of the railway; condition and
functionality assessment of the existing traffic management and control systems; definition of technology
requirements for the railway; and the development of a specification for the procurement of future traffic
management and train control systems.
Said ART Chairman Tom Greaves: "This contract, which was won against strong international competition,
represents a significant step forward for ART, and firmly establishes us as a player in the world markets
in the field of leading-edge railway technology and simulation. In particular, it consolidates our position
in South America, where we already have a number of railway initiatives under development."
ART has extensive international experience, especially in the area of heavy haul pit-to-port railway systems.
1st September 2005
ART fact-finding tour of Chile
ART representatives have recently returned from a tour of Chile, where they were able to see rail operations
at first-hand, and as a result have identified a number of opportunities where the implemention of modern
railway technology can improve capacity and efficiency. Discussions with various Chilean rail authorities are
continuing.
22nd June 2005
ART Directors at the International Heavy Haul Conference - 2005
Three of the ART Directors and a number of the Associates attended the International Heavy Haul Conference in Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil. Visitors to the stand showed great interest in ART's own MTCS system and the advantages
of the Modular Mining SmarTrain train control, management and operations system.
By the end of the Conference ART had established links with a number of key players in the world market,
which will enable ART to develop its international business.
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