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This year marks a remarkable milestone in rail history: the 200th anniversary of the modern railway, which began in the North East of England. In 1825, the Stockton and Darlington Railway carried the world’s first public passenger train, igniting a transport revolution that would shape societies, economies, and connections across the globe.

Onboard tech is evolving - make sure your rail cybersecurity is too. Explore how Nomad Digital helps rail operators tackle cybersecurity threats.

In July 2025, Nomad Digital proudly surpassed a significant safety milestone; over 2.5 million working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). That equates to more than five years of safe operations across our global teams at Nomad Digital, operating in 13 countries and over 250 employees.

From 1–3 August 2025, Nomad Digital joined Alstom at The Greatest Gathering in Derby — a sold-out rail festival marking 200 years of railway history, with 40,000 visitors and 140+ vehicles showcased.

Nomad Digital to Join Alstom’s “The Greatest Gathering” – Celebrating 200 Years of Rail Innovation

Nomad Digital has secured a major contract with Hyundai Rotem, one of the top rolling stock manufacturers worldwide. Hyundai Rotem is working in partnership with Downer Rail to build 65 new six-car passenger trains at a purpose-built manufacturing facility at Torbanlea, in the Fraser Coast region, Australia, for the Queensland Government.

Nomad Digital, a global leader in high-performance train-to-ground connectivity solutions, is proud to announce that it has been certified to the ISO 50001:2018 standard for Energy Management Systems by LRQA, following a successful stage 2 audit in March 2025.

This Q&A with Paul Vaclik, Head of Product Innovation at Nomad Digital, explores the key opportunities and challenges presented by this transformation, delving into how digital innovation can create a more seamless and connected journey for passengers.