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Author: Tiihon Savo
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Impact of level crossings on personal safety
Level crossing accidents and the safety of level crossings in Finland has been discussed in the media from time to time – especially in the aftermath of major accidents. According to a study commissioned by Traficom, there were 81 significant level crossing accidents in Finland during 2007-2016, and the majority of these at unguarded level…
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Centralised train control changes of the Tampere-Seinäjoki track section successfully implemented
In 2019, a modernisation project was started on the Tampere-Seinäjoki railway section, which is considered one of Finland’s main railways. The interlocking of this track section is managed from the Western Finland centralised train control system (TAKO) supplied by Mipro.
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Become a professional under the expert guidance of professionals – Mipro’s recruiting training programme
There is currently no higher education institution specialising in railway technology in Finland, from which ready-made rail experts will graduate. Therefore, one good way to acquire the skills needed is to utilise recruiting training programmes. Over the years, we have found that the best professionals for the industry come from polishing the diamonds ourselves, in…
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Mipro Oy appoints Business Directors for rail traffic and water & energy supply systems
Mipro Oy has appointed Jari Pylvänen and Aleksi Ikonen as Business Directors. The appointments will take effect immediately.
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Mipro in InnoTrans 2022
Welcome to visit us at our booth 530 in “Railway technology: Signalling” hall 27
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The National Water Services Days 2022: conversation from security of supply to cybersecurity – and everything in between
The Water Services Days, organised by the Finnish Water Utilities Association, is a traditional event in the water industry. The two day event is a place for water supply operators to come together to discuss relevant matters and listen to expert lectures on current topics. This year the event was held in Botnia hall, Vaasa,…
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The 2021 Communication on Progress (COP) report has been published
Mipro is committed to corporate social responsibility in accordance with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC).
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Mipro selected to modernise an ETCS-ready interlocking system for Kuopio marshalling yard in FTIA’s multi-year project
As a result of competitive tendering, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (Väylävirasto) has selected Mipro to deliver a new interlocking system for the Kuopio marshalling yard. The project includes a new ETCS-ready interlocking system for the marshalling yard, including e.g. centralised control of signals and switches and the possibility of local control.
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Circulating data at EcoSairila’s Circular Economy Centre
Promoting the circular and data economy has become a key priority for many private companies and for the public sector, in order to improve competitiveness and achieve sustainability. These two issues also play an increasingly important role in ensuring security of supply. In Southern Savonia, the creation of concrete solutions has been enthusiastically pursued.
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Metsä-Sairila’s MBR membrane bioreactor wastewater treatment plant: From ambition to reality with MISONET automation system
Mikkeli Waterworks’ new Metsä-Sairila wastewater treatment plant is one of the most modern in the world. A treatment plant based on MBR, membrane bioreactor technology, was built inside the bedrock. This minimised potential harm to the environment and at the same time provided good conditions for the process and maintenance. The treatment plant’s process automation…