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Modular Lightning Protection for Railway Enclosures
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Alstom to Supply 20 Regional Trains to Italy
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Construction starts on new Devon station
National Railway Museum sets net zero target ahead of reopening
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MPs intervene in disused railway structures debate
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Czech Railways Signs Framework Agreement for 180 Rail Cars
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Iarnród Éireann Optimises Railway Operations in Ireland with Frequentis
Iarnród Éireann, Irish Rail, has been implementing the Frequentis fixed terminal railway dispatcher terminal to enhance rail operations across Ireland. The new digital platform provides increased situational awareness for the controller and geo redundancy, providing a modern and future proof solution as an upgrade to the existing Frequentis system, installed
Long-running dispute over guards on South Western Railway settled
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SPRING SALE | Save across range of rail publications!
We have a host of amazing subscription offers across our huge range of railway magazines this Spring! Delivered straight to your door in no time, all you need to do is sit back, relax and read your favourite magazine! Explore Britain’s best-selling and most authoritative rail publication with award-winning photos, features, interviews
ScotRail threatened by more industrial unrest
Survey claims to reveal post-lockdown travel patterns
THE Campaign for Better Transport is predicting that few longer-term changes to travel patterns are likely after the pandemic, quoting a survey of transport users carried out in March. If the survey is right, public transport will continue to provide almost half the journeys, with cars in a narrowly dominant position,
OEBB and DB Present Brenner Base Tunnel Northern Approach Route
A milestone for the Brenner Base Tunnel project: Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) have presented the northern approach route for the tunnel through the Alps. The northern approach route – a new railway line – will measure 54km in length, of which 60 percent will be under ground. Deutsche Bahn
Maha Metro Chooses DAMM TETRA Radio System for Pune Metro
DAMM is proud to announce that a combined radio communication solution consisting of equipment from DAMM and System Partner Consort Digital has been selected for the new, prestigious state-of-the-art Pune Metro Rail Project. The solution consists of a combination of high-power DAMM Indoor Systems, Consort Digital Train Radio Systems and Sepura
S3 Passenger First Inventory Management System to Implement OSDM Standard Managed by UIC and FSM-Initiative
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Abellio reports increasing ScotRail losses
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Connect Assets on the Move When Reliability Is Critical
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Rail services ramped up as lockdown rules ease in England
Industry body the Rail Delivery Group has said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February. The increase means nearly 18,000 services will run today, when non-essential shops, pub beer gardens and outdoor visitor attractions are among premises allowed to reopen in England. A more significant
Toyota Motor Europe to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for FCH2RAIL Prototype
Toyota Motor Europe will supply the fuel cell modules for the hydrogen train prototype being developed under the EU’s FCH2RAIL programme. The FCH2RAIL consortium has partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal and has a mission of developing and testing a hybrid electric-hydrogen train that can run on both overhead lines
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ScotRail ticket examiners vote for strikes
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The best railway shows you need to watch on Prime Video!
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ZÖLLNER: We Design Your Track Safety Solutions
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VR FleetCare’s First Contract from Norway – Modernisation of Eight Couchette Coaches
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Railway Fabrics: Everything You Need to Know
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Frequentis AG: Optimising Railway Performance
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More trains next week, and forecasts are claiming passengers will return
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Alstom Obtains 5-Year Service Contract for Dubai Airport APM
Alstom has obtained an extension to the service contract for the automated people mover system at Dubai International. The APMs – InnoviaTM 300 units – were originally manufactured by Bombardier Transportation, which Alstom acquired in January 2021. Bombardier also held the original service contract. Alstom and Dubai Airports have signed a
FCSC: A Fresh Approach to Depot Safety that’s FirstClass
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Freight Car Manufacturer UWC Delivers Box Cars to Locotrans
PREVIEW: April ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE
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British Steel: Technology Tuesdays in Session for Spring
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Klas: Extending the Value of Rail CCTV
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Mechan: Traversing the UK
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Mitigating Track Closures with Environmentally Friendly Slope Stabilisation
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Alstom Puts Samalut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line into Service
Alstom has put into service a further section, the Samalut section, of the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. The eighth section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line, the Samalut section, has seen the installation and commissioning of SIL 4 electronic interlocking technology along with a support system, SCADA and an 11kV
Shippers and Short-Line Railroads Express Support for the CP-KCS Combination
More than 250 shippers, railroads, ports, chambers of commerce and other entities have written letters of support for the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger to the Surface Transportation Board. Many of the entities signed a pre-drafted letter that highlights what CP and KCS feel are their strongest cards for persuading the
BCRRE and Siemens Mobility Partner to Create Centre of Excellence in Goole
The University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a centre of excellence for rail research and innovation in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, where Siemens Mobility is building a rail manufacturing facility. Both Siemens Mobility and the University of Birmingham are founding partners
HS2 Presents Oxford Canal Viaduct Design
HS2 Ltd has published the first images of the planned Oxford Canal Viaduct to be constructed between Banbury and Daventry – roughly halfway between London and Birmingham. The local community will now be able to give feedback on the design. The proposed design shows a low-lying viaduct made of three pre-stressed
connect@rail: A Condition Monitoring System for Rail Vehicles and Infrastructure
ZF is one of the world’s technology leaders when it comes to driveline, chassis, and safety technology for rail. It offers components and systems that make railway traffic more powerful without neglecting passenger safety and comfort. Based on over 90 years of the Group’s experience, manufacturers and operators of rail vehicles can
Alstom Acquires Helion Hydrogen Power and Flertex
Alstom has acquired Helion Hydrogen Power and Flertex to expand its expertise in hydrogen and braking systems respectively. Helion Hydrogen Power specialises in high-power fuel cells, while Flexert specialises in designing and manufacturing brake linings – the pads and shoes – for braking systems for rail as well as other industries. Helion
Eurostar uncertainty continues as cash crisis goes on
THE uncertainty over the survival of Eurostar has continued over Easter, although international travel restrictions to at least some countries could be eased from 17 May. The RMT union has stepped up its campaign to get help for the international rail operator, pointing out that 3,000 jobs could be at
Eurostar uncertainty continues as cash crisis remains unresolved
THE uncertainty over the survival of Eurostar has continued over Easter, although international travel restrictions to at least some countries could be eased from 17 May. The RMT union has stepped up its campaign to get help for the international rail operator, pointing out that 3,000 jobs could be at
The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety
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Government proposes 10-year contract for West Coast Partnership
THE Department for Transport is proposing to award a new ten-year contract to run intercity services on the West Coast Main Line when its present agreement with FirstGroup and Trenitalia expires on 1 April next year. The DfT has published a Prior Information Notice which says the replacement contract ‘may be
What Biden’s American Jobs Plan Means for Rail
US President Joe Biden has announced how it plans to invest in infrastructure, including rail, in his administration’s American Jobs Plan, which will see a 2 trillion USD investment over the next eight years, equating to roughly 1 percent of GDP. In the White House statement the administration said that despite
Smart Rail: High-Accuracy ASC Sensors Ensure Safe and Comfortable Train Operation
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IMA Dresden – The Test Centre for the Rail Vehicle Industry
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Easter Special – The Railway Magazine March digital issue for 99p!
The March digital issue of Britain’s best-selling rail title, The Railway Magazine, is on offer this Easter weekend for just 99p! The March issue of The Railway Magazine takes you behind the scenes with the Royal Train, plus HS2’s Crewe extension is given Royal Assent as protesters defy bailiffs. 80 years of
RMT daha ScotRail eylem
öfke mücadeleye vermiş ScotRail üzerinde İLETKENLER Pazar günü ikinci 24 saatlik grev aşamasına ayarlanır, ama RMT bir uzlaşma olmadığı sürece, kaçtığım şu anda her hafta 2 Mayıs ayına kadar devam etmesi planlanan pazar grevler, ilk set dışında devam edebileceği konusunda uyardı. Öfke yükselen, kendi personeli, kendi’ iftira ‘aşağılık ve saldırgan bir
Hitachi Rail Completes Acquisition of Perpetuum
Hitachi Rail has completed its acquisition of digital technology company Perpetuum, which will give Hitachi a broader portfolio of maintenance services. As a result of this acquisition, Hitachi Rail has expanded its digital train maintenance portfolio, allowing the company to use data analytics to improve the safety, availability and reliability of
Poignant memoir tells of steam’s twilight years
The humorous and often poignant experiences of a trainspotter-turned-booking clerk during steam’s twilight years are told in a new memoir by Barry Allen. Just the Ticket, out now from Silver Link Publishing, looks back on Barry’s career during the halcyon last days of the pre-Beeching era, when beautiful steam engines could
Webinar: Innovative Solutions in the Railway Industry
Innovative Solutions in the Railway Industry 6th April 2021 eCon Engineering Kft has been offering a wide variety of engineering solutions in various industries for over 20 year. With our experience in finite element simulations, we provide solutions for numerous problems ranging from method development through workflow automation to complex assessments. Join
Simulation-Driven Product Development
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Alstom to Deliver 234 Metro Cars for Mumbai
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East Lancashire Railway reveals Flying Scotsman return
Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s weekend to return this summer
Milestone for TSL-ESCHA with One Million Hand Rail Buttons Sold
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Stadler FLIRT Akku Battery Train Demonstrates 185km Range
Stadler’s offering in the battery-powered rolling stock market, the FLIRT Akku has demonstrated a guaranteed range of 185km, even in energy-intensive conditions, it has been found following a three-year research period. Starting in 2018, Stadler launched a research project into developing and testing battery technologies for rolling stock. The project was
Aluminium Rail Catering Drawers – the Durable Solution!
Superb Strength and Product Longevity. That’s Our Rail Catering Drawer! The importance of investing in robust catering drawers should not be underestimated. It is for this reason that our engineering team carefully designed the aluminium catering drawer to withstand the most intensive catering operations. Engineered to Give the Best Return on Investment Our
Network Rail Approves Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System
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Irish Rail S3 Passenger Environment Now Migrated to AWS Cloud
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New Bookazine: Intercity 125 – A High Speed Tribute
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway to resume operating in May
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Webinar: Innovation in TCAID Technology for Leaf-Fall Season
New Webinar Announced – Innovation in TCAID Technology for Leaf-Fall Season The perennial problem of signal shunting in the leaf-fall season just got a little easier. The improved TCAID from Unipart Rail has already been deployed on the Network Rail infrastructure. To help its customers understand what improvements have been made and
Kirkby driver used emergency brake before buffers crash
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Alstom Wins 1.4 Billion Euro Contract in Spain
Spanish rail operator Renfe has chosen Alstom to manufacture 152 high-capacity X’Trapolis commuter trains. This contract is worth in excess of 1.4 billion euros. The contract also includes the maintenance of 56 of the trains for 15 years, the supply of spare parts for the fleet and an initial stock of spare
HS2 High-Voltage Power Supply Systems Suppliers Shortlisted
HS2 Ltd has published its shortlist of companies that are in the running for supplying the high-speed railway’s high-voltage power supply systems. The successful bidder will provide the electrical systems for 280km of the new railway line. Specifically, the contract includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of
Chicago Transport Operator Orders 200 Alstom Push-Pull Railcars
Metra, the rail operator in the Chicago area, has chosen Alstom to supply 200 push-pull commuter railcars. Railcar exterior for Metra, Chicago © Alstom Metra’s board approved the decision to award the vehicle procurement contract for up to 500 railcars to Alstom in January. The initial order for 200 cars is worth in
Hitachi Rail Uses Knorr-Bremse for Turin Trams
Hitachi Rail has selected Knorr-Bremse to manufacture the hydraulic brake systems, entrance and HVAC systems for 30 new light rail vehicles for the Italian city of Turin. The contract includes an option to fit the systems for 40 further units. Hitachi will supply the light rail vehicles to its customer, GTT
ScotRail strikes to start on Sunday
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Propose Merger
Both Mr Creel and KCS President and CEO Patrick J. Ottensmeyer said hoped this transaction would help them improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions. Next Steps CP will next establish what it calls a ‘plain vanilla’ independent voting trust to acquire the KCS shares. Once shareholders agree the deal and the boards
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ENSCO, Inc. Awarded $571 Million USDOT Contract
ENSCO, Inc. Awarded $571 Million U.S. Department of Transportation Contract ENSCO, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $571 million USD contract to provide research and development, testing, engineering and training services at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in support of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) goal of
MPs call for 30-year electrification programme
THE government should launch a 30-year programme of railway electrification if it is to meet the legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the House of Commons Transport Committee. The Committee’s chair has also criticised the continuing use of trains by some operators which are
Greenbrier to Build 100 Intermodal Twin Wagons for GBRf
Greenbrier will manufacture 100 60′ intermodal twin wagons for GB Railfreight (GBRf). Rolling stock company Porterbrook will purchase the wagons and lease them to GBRf as part of an agreement between the two parties. Greenbrier will deliver the first batch in August 2022 and supply ten wagons per month after that
Transport Committee Calls for Rolling Programme of Electrification
The UK’s Transport Committee has published a new report, Trains Fit for the Future?, which says the government must give the rail industry a clear strategy on how to decarbonise the network in order for it to hit its own decarbonisation deadline. It makes the following recommendations: a 30-year rolling programme of
Focused Technology Solutions Announces Battery-Operated EclipEase Nearing Launch
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150 W Power Supplies for Use in Industrial and Railway Applications
The AC/DC modules of the series PCMAT150 S24 from MTM Power® are suitable as a decentralised power supply for both industrial and railway applications. From wide AC/DC (90…264 VAC) input range for the worldwide use in industrial networks, a 12 VDC or 24 VDC output voltage is generated. The contact-cooled devices
Siemens Mobility and VTG Rail Europe Test Automated Brake Testing for Freight Trains
The system lets train staff see status data on the side of the wagon. It also provides automated reporting of complete wagon status and live updates of all wagon settings, shown on a display inside the locomotive. The Brake Monitoring System should increase safety as incorrect settings are visualised. The
Transport for London agrees more funding worth up to £485m
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Kirkby station reopens after collision
TRAINS are running at Kirkby again following a week of work to repair the track and platform, which was damaged by a collision during the early evening of 13 March. Inspectors from the RAIB and ORR are understood to have been examining information from the train’s data recorder, working alongside British
Pioneers of steam power celebrated in ‘Before Rocket’
HS2 Casts First of 112,000 Chiltern Tunnel Wall Segments
HS2 has cast the first of 112,000 tunnel wall segments that will be used to build the Chiltern tunnel outside of London. This milestone was reached ahead of the launch of the tunnel boring machines Florence and Cecilia. The wall segment was manufactured at a purpose-built production line at the high-speed
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Dartmoor Line services to return for first time in half a century
Regular passenger services will return on a largely disused Dartmoor Line later this year as part of Government plans to reverse the Beeching cuts. The Department for Transport (DfT) said trains will run every two hours on the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton, Devon, all year round by the
Webuild Wins Billion Euro Railway Contract in Sicily
Webuild has been awarded a high-capacity railway contract in Sicily worth 1.003 billion euros. The contract is for doubling the railway line between Messina and Catania. The lot in question is along the Giampilieri-Fiumefreddo section – the Second Functional Taormina-Giampilieri Lot. The contract was awarded by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana and will
Pinpointing Core to Earth Faults for a Safer Rail Network
Railways require safe, reliable power systems to support signals, points and communications infrastructure. Trackside equipment must be protected from failure, and with thousands of miles of track to maintain, Network Rail demands maximum visibility to assess the health and condition of its infrastructure. UK rail networks are subject to harsh operating conditions
RMT declares national dispute over Network Rail changes
THE RMT has declared a national dispute in protest at changes at Network Rail which the union claims will lead to thousands of redundancies and a halving of safety critical maintenance work. RMT general secretary Mick Cash is seeking an urgent meeting with transport secretary Grant Shapps. Mr Cash said: ‘Under orders
Transport for London set to gain ‘short-term funding deal’
Updated 10.18 TRANSPORT FOR LONDON has been offered a short-term funding extension which would run for a further two months on the same terms as now. The deal has not yet been accepted. TfL said: ‘We continue to discuss with the DfT our need for further financial support and a long-term capital funding deal to enable a
Reopening confirmed for railway to Okehampton
FUNDING worth £40.5 million has been confirmed to restore passenger services in Devon between Exeter St David’s and Okehampton. Part of the line as far as Crediton has never lost its passenger services and is used by Barnstaple trains, but the cash injection from the Department for Transport means that the