Bombardier Transportation has signed an asset sale and purchase agreement to sell the activities of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) to Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL). Bombardier Transportation EWIS in Huehuetoca, Mexico © Bombardier The EWIS activities are currently conducted at Bombardier’s manufacturing facility in Huehuetoca, Mexico. The sale will take place, among
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HS2 Northamptonshire Viaduct Designs Unveiled
HS2 Ltd has unveiled the latest designs for two viaducts in Northamptonshire: the Edgcote and the Lower Thorpe Viaducts. The company has made the designs public at the start of a four-week web-based engagement event for local communities. Edgcote Viaduct The Edgcote Viaduct will measure 515m across the floodplain of the River
HÜBNER to Equip Trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden
The HÜBNER Group can point to four new projects where its new shock-absorbing system for tram front ends will be coming into use: The bus and rail industry supplier will be equipping new trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden with its innovative shock-absorbing system for tram front ends. “Particularly in
Dinmore and more and more!
The locomotives owned by Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd have earned themselves a reputation for reliability and good performance during their various spells in traffic. Yet their owning group retains a relatively low profile, conducting impressive feats largely ‘under the radar’. Gary Boyd-Hope went to meet them. ON June 7 last year
Bombardier signs £248m Arriva deal
A TRAIN maintenance contract has been agreed between Bombardier Transportation and Arriva CrossCountry which is worth £248 million over three years. There is also an option to extend for a fouth year. The news follows the announcement by the Department for Transport that it has awarded Arriva a three year contract
Track Repairs Begin at Site of Stonehaven Derailment
Scotland: Following the Stonehaven Derailment on 12 August, Network Rail engineers have now started laying 500 metres of rail track. This follows the completion of works to repair the bridge and embankment at the site that were damaged during the derailment as well as the removal of the railway carriages. Track
Work begins exploring ground conditions on Ashington line
WORK has started to explore the ground conditions on a Northumberland railway which is being proposed for reopening after its passenger services were withdrawn in 1964. The route runs north from Northumberland Park station on the Tyne & Wear Metro to Ashington, with intermediate stations planned at Seaton Delaval, Newsham, Blyth
Zonegreen Achieves Australian Hat Trick
A Sydney rail depot has become the first in New South Wales and third across Australia to call on Sheffield safety specialists, Zonegreen, to improve working conditions for staff. The firm has installed its flagship New Generation Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the Auburn depot, to replace outdated manual safety
Monday essay: A new era?
THE Department for Transport has awarded a three year contract to Arriva to continue running CrossCountry until October 2023, and this new deal will not include significant commercial risk. Sim Harris asks if this is the way forward. THE reform of the passenger railway was supposed to await the publication of
TfL in Ongoing Funding Discussions with the Government
TfL emergency funding extended by two weeks
PREVIEW: October edition of The Railway Magazine
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the government announcement of emergency rail reforms, plus Tornado is back in BR green. Here’s what is coming up
Successful Test Runs for Locomotive Equipped with ERTMS in Norway
In 2021 trains equipped with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Baseline 3 Release 2 will be ready to enter commercial service in Norway. The first locomotive equipped with the system has started undergoing digital test runs, monitored by Bane NOR’s Nyland facility near Oslo. The NSB Di 8 test
First British Carriers Now Live on S3 Passenger
Easier Access to Green Alternatives for Rail Travellers With the go-live of RDG, 30 operators from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Italy, and France will use S3 Passenger as their inventory, ticketing, and reservation system for B2C, B2B and/or B2T purposes. This marks an important step towards more standardisation for
UK DfT and Arriva CrossCountry Sign Agreement
The franchisee CrossCountry, which is owned by Arriva, has signed a three-year agreement with the Department for Transport to bring the franchise in line with the Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs). This new contract will begin on Sunday, 18 September and run until October 2023. Thanks to this agreement, CrossCountry will be
DfT awards new contract to Arriva CrossCountry
THE Department for Transport has awarded a three year contract to Arriva to continue running CrossCountry until October 2023. The new deal will not include significant commercial risk for Arriva, because the terms of the contract are those which apply to the new Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements, with the DfT paying
CrossCountry handed new three-year deal to run train services
The Government has awarded a new contract to Arriva CrossCountry to continue running train services until October 2023. The agreement will see the Government take on the revenue and cost risk associated with the franchise, in line with Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements announced in September. Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris said: “This
Network Rail joins campaign to highlight abuse of staff
Network Rail has joined a campaign to highlight abuse suffered by customer-facing workers. The rail infrastructure company said attacks on staff happen “all too often”. The Together Against Hate project launches with a television advert featuring employees reflecting on why they love working for the public, overlaid with recordings and CCTV
İstanbul’da tramvay kazası: Seferler iki yönlü olarak durdu
Tramvaya enerji sağlayan elektrik hattındaki kablolarda tır üzerindeki iş makinasının çarpması sonucu kopmalar meydana geldi. Elektrik hattındaki yaşanan kopma nedeniyle tramvay seferleri iki yönlü olarak tamamen durdu. Tramvaydaki yolcular alternatif seferlerle yoluna devam ederken ekipler ise, kabloların tamiri için çalışma başlattı. Kaynak= https://tr.sputniknews.com/turkiye/202010151043038456-istanbulda-tramvay-kazasi-seferler-iki-yonlu-olarak-durdu/
Egypt: Alstom Fits SIL4 Electronic Interlocking System
Alstom has installed, tested and put into commercial service its SIL4 electronic interlocking system on the Matai section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line. The Matai section is the sixth on the Beni Suet-Asyut line to get Alstom’s Smartlock 400 GP system, complete with new buildings, new power supply, new telecomms and
Scottish town regains its station after 56 years
HS2 Has Hired More Than 400 Apprentices to Date
“We're passionate about delivering meaningful training and employment opportunities, and upskilling young people is vital to the country's economic recovery. “Apprenticeships with us, and companies within our supply chain, provide a fantastic start to working life or the opportunity for a complete career change, knowing that the ability to earn and
Siemens Mobility Overhauls 500th Bogie at Its Lincoln Service Centre
Siemens Mobility’s Bogie Service Centre in Lincoln has reached a milestone, having serviced its 500th bogie, which came from the e320 Eurostar (Siemens Velaro). The 8 million GBP centre opened in November 2018. Its focus has been on servicing the bogies and wheelsets of the latest Siemens Mobility trains in the
Freight Locomotives Approved for 120km/h Operations in India
The WAG 12B electric locomotives, manufactured by Alstom, are the first freight locomotives approved for operations at 120km/h in India. The 12,000 HP locomotives have received their official approval by the Ministry of Railways and RDSO to run at a top speed of 120km/h. Earlier in 2020 Indian Railways started inducting
Start of the PALFINGER World Tour
Challenge Accepted – PALFINGER invites customers and partners to a digital event. This three-day event will see experts discuss challenges live and interactively at PALFINGER World and present current and future solutions. With this new format, PALFINGER starts another chapter in the way it works together with its customers and business
DAMM Launches Frequency Sharing Functionality
An Innovative Patented System to Replace Signal Cabinets
Communication Structure Changes Are Inevitable, But… In the coming years, many communication structures will have to be changed due to new equipment and technologies, new laws, breakage and more. Implementing such changes will require significant investments from railway companies. What if changing a case could be done much faster, easier and at a
New Scottish light rail funding is ‘disappointing’
THE Scottish Government is providing a further £4 million of emergency funding for Glasgow Subway and Edinburgh Trams in response to the pandemic and the revenue shortfalls which have resulted, but the chairman of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has described the award as ‘disappointing’. The award is the second of its
Longer freight trains to Southampton with £17m investment
THE government has announced a grant of £17 million so that freight trains running to Southampton Docks can be increased in length from 520m to 775m, which will allow an extra 14 containers to be carried on each train. Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris said: ‘The injection of funding into the expansion
More apprentice posts announced for HS2
HS2 Ltd has announced that 412 new apprenticeships have been created on the project. The latest figures come just a month after main construction started on Phase 1 between London and Birmingham. Kate Myers is HS2 Ltd’s head of skills, employment and education. She said: ‘Apprenticeships with us, and companies within
Siemens Mobility Wins Order for 109 LRVs for Dusseldorf and Duisburg
The Düsseldorfer Rheinbahn AG and the Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have together ordered 109 Siemens Mobility Avenio HF high-floor light rail vehicles. Rendering of the light rail vehicle for Duisburg and Dusseldorf © design büro+staubach berlin The contract includes an option for a further 48 units as well as a maintenance and servicing agreement
DB Consortium Wins Contract in Uruguay
Deutsche Bahn International Operations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, is expanding its working relationship with Finnish forestry company UPM. The consortium comprising Christophersen Group, Cointer Concesiones and Deutsche Bahn International Operations has won a contract from UPM to operate a 273km rail freight line in Uruguay. Deutsche Bahn International
Centenarian cameraman: Ron Buckley – Britain’s Oldest Railway Photographer: Part Two
Chris Milner concludes his interview with 100-year-old photographer Ron Buckley, who returned from wartime military service to a railway preparing for Nationalisation. AFTER leaving England in 1940 and serving with the Worcestershire Regiment, Ron returned home after demobilisation in 1945 after four-and-a-half years away – and to a very different railway. The
First MP14 Metro for Paris Line 14 Enters Commercial Service
Alstom’s first MP14 metro train has started carrying passengers on Line 14 in Paris, which currently connects Olympiades and Saint-Lazare. Valérie Pécresse, President of the Île-de-France Region and of Île-de-France Mobilités, and Catherine Guillouard, CEO of RATP put the metro into service with Henri Poupart-Lafarge, Chair and CEO of Alstom, also
Call for inquest into Covid ‘cough’ and rail worker’s death
Monday essay: Paying the bills
The latest operator to be threatened by the coronavirus pandemic may be Eurostar. Sim Harris wonders how far our government would help. RAILWAY operators are now in a curious position, but they are not all in the same boat. The franchised TOCs are continuing to provide services as government contractors under the
Harnessing AI for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance
PaxLife Innovations and DATAbility Team up to Develop AI-Based Applications for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance on a Cloudedge Platform for the Railway Industry After a digital matchmaking a few months ago, the two young German companies are now joining forces to launch a pioneering project to provide decision support leveraging
New Rail Infrastructure Funding for Victoria
Australia’s federal budget includes more than half a billion AUD for rail infrastructure project in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The sum of 558 million AUD is broken down into three projects: 320 million AUD for the Shepparton Line Upgrade 208 million AUD for the Warrnambool Line Upgrade 30 million AUD for planning and developing
OBE for Rail Alliance founder Colin Flack
Başkentte tren kazası: 2 ölü, 2 yaralı – Anadolu Agency
Edinilen bilgiye göre, Kalecik-Kırıkkale yolunun 6'ncı kilometresinde iki yük treni çarpıştı. Kazada, makinistler Hanifi Adem Yüksel ve Ömer Baltat hayatını kaybetti, diğer makinistler Mehmet Karaağaç ve Murat Özyılmaz yaralandı. Yaralılar, olay yerinde yapılan ilk müdahalenin ardından Gülhane Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesinde tedavi altına alındı. Çarpmanın şiddetiyle trenlerin bazı vagonları raydan çıkarak yan yattı. "Vagonlar
Ankara’da iki yük treni kafa kafaya çarpıştı: 2 makinist hayatını kaybetti
Edinilen bilgiye göre, Kalecik-Kırıkkale yolunun 6. kilometresinde iki yük treni çarpıştı. Kazada, makinistler Hanifi Adem Yüksel ve Ömer Baltat hayatını kaybetti, diğer makinistler Mehmet Karaağaç ve Murat Özyılmaz yaralandı. Yaralılar, olay yerinde yapılan ilk müdahalenin ardından Gülhane Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi'nde tedavi altına alındı. Çarpmanın şiddetiyle trenlerin bazı vagonları raydan çıkarak
Northern train driver awarded BEM for work as paramedic
A NORTHERN train driver who worked as a paramedic after the COVID-19 outbreak started has been included in the Queen’s Honours List. Jolene Miller from Stockton-on-Tees receives a British Empire Medal for services to the NHS. The medal is given in recognition of service to the community which can include charitable or
£330 worth of stunning railway prints up for grabs
HS2 Ltd and SCS JV Sign TBM Contract
MTM Power Keeps You on Track Even in Times of Crisis
The Current Situation of the Rail Industry as a Result of COVID-19 The global pandemic has caused society and the global economy to face challenges that have never been seen before and as such they were unforeseeable too. MTM Power® takes the present situation very seriously, giving the health and safety
SYTRAL Deploys Real-Time Video Surveillance
Leveraging Fluidmesh Train-to-Ground for Lines B and D of the Lyon Metro As the third-largest city in France, Lyon has evolved into a dynamic twenty-first century metropole driven by the information technology industry. Lyon has always had a compelling need to move large numbers of people on a daily basis and,
Introducing: Lantal’s New Global Business Hub for Ground Transportation
The Lantal Textiles Group has been a global player in the mass transport industry since 1954 with an ambitious plan to grow its market share further. In order to ensure this growth, the Lantal Group acquired Gierlings Velpor from the Amorim Group in late 2016. This strategic takeover was a perfect match
Alstom to Supply 49 Citadis Trams to Nantes
Alstom has won a contract worth almost 2oo million euros to supply 49 Citadis trams to Nantes Métropole. The Citadis trams have standardised components with improved accessibility and will give the city’s residents a reliable option for getting around. Alstom has designed them to be highly energy efficient and they are
Severn Valley Railway receives lifeline government grant
The Severn Valley Railway is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government, thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. The Railway was preparing to welcome the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddlestone MP, who will meet the
HS2 Ltd Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Phase 2b
HS2 Ltd has launched a public consultation on the suggested design changes to be made to HS2 Phase 2b. The consultation will remain open until 11:45pm on 11 December 2020. The proposed changes include more platforms at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, a new rolling stock depot in Annandale, Scotland, and
RMT prepares for second Caledonian Sleeper strike
Rail journeys drop to lowest levels since mid-nineteenth century
Empty trains: Winning back customer confidence is proving challenging for the rail industry. Photo: Chris Milner The number of passengers using the UK’s railway has fallen to its lowest levels in around 170 years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Official statistics released by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) reveal
Rail passenger totals fall back to 1850s levels
Alstom Wins Signalling Contract in London
Alstom has won a three-year contract to upgrade the signalling equipment in the London Victoria area. The signalling upgrades will take place between Tulse Hill, Crystal Palace and Peckham Rye, an important commuter route in Network Rail’s Southern region. The signalling contract, worth 5 million GBP, is Phase 4 of a large-scale
British Steel Part of £75m Zero Carbon Humber Bid
As well as British Steel, the ZCH Partnership includes Associated British Ports, Centrica Storage Ltd, Drax Group, Equinor, Mitsubishi Power, National Grid Ventures, px Group, SSE Thermal, Saltend Cogeneration Company Limited, Uniper and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The ZCH Partnership has applied for funding from Phase
HS2 eastern spur to Leeds ‘in doubt’ as Manchester takes the lead
DOUBTS are growing about the future of the eastern branch of HS2 to the East Midlands and Yorkshire, after HS2 and Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Stephenson said the government was ‘considering the best approach to get the most benefit for Leeds, the North East, and the East Midlands’, while also
Depot where driver died was ‘operating at or beyond capacity’
A DEPOT in the West Midlands where a driver was killed between two trains had been ‘operating at or beyond its capacity at night’, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The driver had walked between the stabled trains at Tyseley depot on 14 December last year, ‘almost certainly’ unaware that
Depot where driver was killed ‘operating at or beyond capacity’
A DEPOT in the West Midlands where a driver was killed between two trains had been ‘operating at or beyond its capacity at night’, according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The driver had walked between the stabled trains at Tyseley depot on 14 December last year, ‘almost certainly’ unaware that
Network Rail to work with charities to reduce homelessness
A NEW initiative to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping for good has been launched by Network Rail, British Transport Police and the Department for Transport. Network Rail is to work with five charity partners as part of the initiative, entitled Routes out of Homelessness, and there will be various events
Siemens Mobility Wins German Mobility Award for RRX
The Rhine-Ruhr Express (RRX) project stands out for its general dimension and its scale of innovation. Siemens Mobility has been supplying the trains and is also delivering the maintenance. In total, Siemens delivered 84 Desiro HC regional trains and it will maintain the fleet until 2050. The final train will
Investing in Young Talent through Work Placements
At a time where the rail industry is rapidly changing, supporting the growth of STEM skills has never been more crucial. As the industry evolves, so too will the talent pool and the diversity of skills needed to ensure the successful future of rail. Since 3Squared’s inception, we’ve always been incredibly
Major signalling fault paralysed West Coast Main Line
A SIGNALLING fault disrupted train services on a 10km stretch of the West Coast Main Line near London this morning. The affected section between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes Central has now reopened, but passengers were being warned to expect some disruption to continue until 12.00. Network Rail issued a ‘don’t travel’
Deutsche Bahn to Open New ICE Maintenance Plant in Nuremberg
Deutsche Bahn is building a new ICE maintenance facility in Nuremberg, investing around 400 million euros into the project. Nuremberg will get a new ICE plant © Deutsche Bahn AG | Loredana La Rocca The facility will be carbon-neutral and provide 450 jobs. This is the tenth facility of DB-Fernverkehr (long-distance). The relevant
Bombardier to Open Global Innovation Centre in Sweden
The innovation centre will develop technologies for both the rail and the automotive sectors. Annika Svanström, Bombardier Transportation’s managing director in Sweden commented that innovation needed to be worked across all industrial sectors in collaboration with academic partners to pursue a cleaner future for transport generally. Bombardier to add Global Innovation
Crossrail governance handed over to Transport for London
The Elizabeth line has reached its complex final stages with Crossrail Ltd working to complete the remaining infrastructure so it can fully test the railway and successfully transition the project as an operational railway to Transport for London (TfL). The process to handover the completed rail infrastructure is underway, with
Protests as operators refuse Advance ticket refunds
Delivering a bigger, better railway for Scotland
Digitalisation of Wheel Profile Measurement in Freight Transport
IGE Relies on Optical Measurement Technology from Nextsense to Break New Ground in Wheel Profile Wear Measurement For more than 30 years, the name IGE has been a household name in the European railway scene, and now the Internationale Gesellschaft für Eisenbahnverkehr is also one of the pioneers in modern analysis
Newag Hands Over First Dragon 2 to Rail Capital Parnters
Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag has handed over the first Dragon 2 electric locomotive (E6ACTab) to Rail Capital Partners (RCP) at its headquarters in Nowy Sącz. From January 2021, RCP – a company that leases locomotives, will offer five 6-axle Dragon 2 electric locomotives. Newag will deliver the next two units
Cummins Engines: Powering Rolling Stock Around the World
Wherever there’s advanced rail technology, you’ll find Cummins power. Under the floor on Europe’s high-speed passenger trains. On 20t grinders in the Far East. Cummins is on track with the most progressive rail companies in the world, including Bombardier and Siemens. QSK95 Engine © Cummins We offer a full line of ratings, with many
Stabilising Transportation Infrastructure with Minimal Carbon Impact
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) needed to stabilise a steep slope that separates a main section of an interstate and a maintenance station. The existing slope was 21 metres high with a gradient of 1.7 Horizontal: 1 Vertical (1.7H: 1V) and in some locations 1H: 1V. A six-metre section at the
Grand Paris Express Metro Design Revealed
EC Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Updated Rail Passenger Rights
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on updated rights for rail passengers. This agreement would give passengers more protections in the event of disruptions. It would also clarify enforcement and complaints-handling rules. The agreement would provide improved access to information and do much to improve the rights
Final 12-Car ICE 4 Delivered and Named ‘Metropole Ruhr’
The 50th 12-car ICE 4 train has been delivered to Deutsche Bahn and has been given the name ‘Metropole Ruhr’ following a radio competition. The naming ceremony took place at Dusseldorf Central Station and was attended by Ronald Pofalla, Head of Infrastructure at DB, Hendrik Wüst, NRW’s transport minister, Michael Peterson,
Railways ready to tackle autumn leaves on the line
Consultation starts on Cambridge South
NETWORK RAIL has announced the start of a further public consultation about a new station in suburban Cambridge. Plans have been developed in principle for Cambridge South, which would serve Addenbrookes Hospital and could also be a calling point for trains on East West Rail in a few years from now. The station
Monday essay: facts and fancies
Global Railcar Mover Group Expands the Definition of Safety
New exhibition for world famous Trans-Siberian railway journey
Hitachi Wins CBTC System Contract in California
Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. has won a 798 million USD contract with San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to design, build and install the latest generation communications-based train control (CBTC) solution. The current train control system is more than 48 years old. Replacing it with Hitachi’s CBTC solution
USA: Siemens Mobility to Deliver 14 S700 Light Rail Vehicles to Phoenix
The Valley Metro Regional Public Transport Authority has ordered 14 S700 light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility. A Siemens Mobility S700 light rail vehicle for Valley Metro, Phoenix © www.siemens.com/press These trains will run on the rail network in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States. Siemens Mobility will build them in Sacramento, California.
Performance, Flexibility and Elegance at Its Best
The Goldschmidt BRB 32B – a New Generation of Road-Rail Inspection Vehicle In Italy, RFI operates and maintains the public railway infrastructure. The maintenance of railway bridges, as part of the infrastructure, is particularly important and this also requires inspecting these bridges. Railway bridges can be classified based on the following
Bombardier Presents First Monorails for Bangkok
Bombardier Transportation has delivered the first INNOVIA monorail 300 vehicles for Thailand after it was shipped on 4 September. They will operate on Bangkok’s Pink and Yellow Lines, which combined bring 64km of new rail transport to the capital. To mark the occasion, the Prime Minister of Thailand and other senior
Crossrail Governance Handed Over to TfL
With delivery of the Elizabeth Line in the final stages, Crossrail governance has now been handed over to Transport for London (TfL) as the operator and maintainer of the railway. Crossrail Ltd is working to complete the outstanding infrastructure, after which trial operations can begin, hopefully ‘at the earliest opportunity in
Hydrogen Train Test Runs Deemed a Success in the Netherlands
The trial runs of the Coradia iLint hydrogen train that have been taking place in the Netherlands have been called a success by the Province of Groningen. Consequently, the province wants to use hydrogen trains for future services in Groningen, including into Germany. The Province of Groningen has published a report
Clean & Green – Camira Fabrics on COVID and the Future
Clean and Green – in Conversation with Camira Fabrics about COVID and the Future Railway-News: What are some rail projects Camira has worked on? Camira: As a global brand, we work with operators across the world including Queensland Rail, RATP in France, Belgian Rail, LA Metro and Belarusian Rail. Closer to home,
Remaining Resilient in Hard Times
Altro’s Serge Townsend discusses ways to rebuild confidence in public rail services post-pandemic. As we start to move towards an end to the pandemic, one thing is certain: the world has changed. Even though we’re all sick and tired of hearing the phrase “the new normal”, we’ve all found a change post-lockdown
Hydrogen Train Runs on UK Mainline for the First Time
The first hydrogen-powered train has begun trial operations on the UK’s mainline rail network. The project is a collaboration between ROSCO Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps MP, joined representatives from both parties on board the HydroFLEX train. This first trail run is the culmination of nearly
New Term for Technology Tuesdays
“We introduced the lunchtime sessions back in June to help customers address the challenges of higher traffic volumes, heavier axle loads and faster train speeds. Our summer programme was a great success, capturing attendees from right across the railway industry, so it was something we definitely wanted to build on.
UK’s first hydrogen-powered train makes mainline debut
A hydrogen-powered train has travelled on the UK rail network for the first time. Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham welcomed Transport Secretary Grant Shapps aboard HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-powered train, as it started operational trials on the mainline railway. Today’s trials of HydroFLEX, which have been supported with a £750,000
Fighting Coronavirus through HVAC Systems in Public Transport
The Challenge At Premium, we are aware of the current situation and consider the new requirements in customer needs, supporting railway operators and assisting them to restore normality in the use public transport for mobility. The use of ultraviolet light as fungicide, bactericide and viricide is supported by practice in high
Newag Dispatches Impuls 2 DMU to Koleje Wielkopolskie
Newag has dispatched its first diesel multiple unit to the Polish town of Żmigród, where it will undergo testing on the Railway Institute’s tracks, before being put into service by regional rail operator Koleje Wielkopolskie. Newag DMU for Koleje Wielkopolskie © Newag S.A. Newag and Koleje Wielkopolskie signed a contract for four new
A Protest Train through Berlin: Private Freight Operators Demand Fair Competition
The protest participants said that the state’s corona aid packages needed to be accessible to all rail freight operators equally. The association of private rail freight operators said it wanted to avoid any distortion to fair competition. Private rail freight operators protest in Berlin at German government’s one-sided support for DB © NEE The
Handheld Appoints New Director of Purchasing
Handheld’s lineup of rugged tablets and PDAs is specifically developed for field workers in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and tablets. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions
Russia: UWC Delivers Flat Car Order to Arkhbum
HS2: Webinar on new habitats for local wildlife in the West Midlands
Milan to Get New Trams Made by Stadler
Azienda Transporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM) has signed a framework agreement with Stadler for the supply of up to 80 TRAMLINK trams for Milan. The framework contract has a maximum value of 172.6 million euros. ATM also placed a first order for 30 vehicles. Once delivered, these will be the first Stadler
Scotland’s Railway hits key punctuality milestone
Train punctuality on Scotland’s Railway has reached its highest level since 2018, according to new figures. In the most recent four-weekly period of performance (23 August – 20 September), 93.3% of ScotRail trains met the rail industry standard Public Performance Measure (PPM). It’s the seventh consecutive period where ScotRail’s PPM
Water troughs: Simple, revolutionary invention for long-distance rail travel
Making a splash: It was a relatively simple invention yet it revolutionised long-distance train travel for more than a century. Consultant Editor Nick Pigott dips into the subject of water troughs. IT’S a hot summer’s day in the steam era and you are relaxing in a Pullman car speeding along the East
St Pancras International launches new cleaning robots to tackle virus
St. Pancras International becomes the first railway station in the world to launch state-of-the-art cleaning robots in a bid to minimise the risk of COVID-19 to travellers. From September 23, the mobile autonomous robots – designed to kill viruses and bacteria both on surfaces and in the surrounding air – will