News and Case Studies

March 2023
Video Update on DRT out of China

ITSG’s partner, CRRC, has produced an excellent new video demonstrating the ongoing development of its DRT (Digital Rail Transit) or “Trackless Tram” technology in China. The vehicle is now in commercial service in Lingang, Shanghai and will be trialled later this year in Australia.


November 2021
New Video from Lingang, China

ITSG is delighted to see the success of the new DRT now in commercial service in the Chinese city of Lingang. The vehicle was manufactured out of CRRC’s factory in Nanjing, with the guidance system developed and installed by engineers from Shanghai Electric. Click on the link to view this short video demonstrating the vehicle in operation.


July 2021
First Guided Electric Transit Vehicle starts Commercial Service in China
The first magnetically guided electric transit vehicle, using intelligent Digital Rail Technology (DRT), has gone into commercial service in the Chinese city of Lingang. This follows a series of successful trials conducted in Lingang over the past few months.
Market Update July 2021


January 2021
China’s First DRT Commissioned at Lingang, Shanghai
On the first day of 2021, the Medium-Capacity T1 Demo Line was commissioned at Dishuihu Station, Lingang Special Area of Shanghai Pilot FTZ.
Shanghai Electric 2021-01-13


September 2020
World’s first Digital Railguided Tram debuts in Shanghai
A world-first for modern trams took place at the China International Railway Conference for Urban & Intercity Transit 2020, which opened in East China’s Shanghai city on Sept 2, local media reported.
China Daily 2020-09-04


August 2020
CRRC Nanjing Puzhen unveils digital rail-guided rubber-tyred tram
CRRC Nanjing Puzhen, a Chinese railway rolling stock manufacturer based in Puzhen of Nanjing City, unveiled the digital rail-guided rubber-tyred tram (DRT), the first of its kind in the world, during a press conference in Shanghai on August 18.
CRRC Nanjing 2020-08-19




June 2020
Introduction
Over the past 12 months, the Royale Group has been marketing the IERT guidance system to potential buyers in Australia and New Zealand. This includes Government Departments (Federal, State and Local), along with potential delivery partners, consultants and financiers.

Market Update June 2020