India’s first regional rapid transit system (RRTS) will operate trains at speed of 180km/h, cutting travel time between Meerut and Delhi to under one hour. Now the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and manufacturer Bombardier have unveiled the design of the new rolling stock. The unveiling of the train, inspired
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DB Launches Europe’s Largest Rolling Wifi Network
Deutsche Bahn has launched its new wifi service: [email protected], a free connected wifi network that already includes the operator’s entire ICE fleet, more than 100 stations, all DB lounges, some regional trains and buses. By the end of 2020 Deutsche Bahn will bring up the station total to 130. All IC
Unipart Rail Strengthens New Products Expertise
Unipart Rail is continually bringing new products to the rail sector, and has recently strengthened its New Products team with three new recruits joining the existing team and reporting to Marketing Director Jake Rudham. Paul Morris MAPM AMICE Paul joins as Senior Research and Innovation Manager and is supporting our internal innovation
Instead of Trade Fair: Robel Comes to the Customer
First German roadshow with hand operated machines Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, InnoTrans as the most important industry meeting point has been postponed to 2021. With machine demonstrations in ten German cities, Robel now offers an alternative to the traditional fixture in this year’s track construction calendar. The stations of the Robel
RDG reshapes itself as franchises wind down
THE Rail Delivery Group has reacted swiftly to the decision to end franchises, and says it will now be making changes to its leadership that will ‘ensure the organisation is ready to support potential reforms stemming from the Williams Review into the future structure of the railway’. The personnel changes affect
Network Rail publishes Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Network Rail has published its Environment Sustainability Strategy about the steps to be taken over the next 30 years “for rail travel to be the cleanest, greenest form of mass transport”. The report details Network Rail’s vision to serve the UK with the cleanest, greenest mass transport, with four core priorities;
Bombardier Delivers First FLEXITY Tram to Gothenburg
Sweden: Bombardier Transportation has delivered the first FLEXITY tram to Göteborgs Spårvägar, Gothenburg’s transit authority. This vehicle is the first of 40 trams that the transit authority has ordered to replace some of the city’s existing fleet. Gothenburg’s light rail network measures 160km, making it the longest in Sweden. source= https://railway-news.com/bombardier-delivers-first-flexity-tram-to-gothenburg/
Singapore’s Jurong Region Line to Get Siemens CBTC Solution
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Mobility to install its automatic train control signalling solution and half-height platform screen doors on the Jurong Region Line. The contract is worth around 135 million euros. The line in question is 24km long. Siemens Mobility will install its
Works on historic Skerne Bridge ahead of 195th anniversary
Alstom Wins Rail Infrastructure Contract in Romania
Alstom, as part of the Asocierea RailWorks consortium, has won a contract to provide digital train control, traffic management and electrification infrastructure on a section of the European Rhine-Danube rail corridor in Romania. The section in question, Lot 2, runs from Apata to Cata between Sighisoara and Brasov. In March 2020
Managing Cyber Risk with NIS Compliance
Risk Workshops and Governance But how does this help with the CAF? Firstly, any good risk assessment sets up the context, involving the stakeholders and those who need to be informed of the outcome. This allows one to identify the governance (CAF A1) structure required and name responsible individuals and risk
Rail industry experts call for green investment post-pandemic
A new report from leading rail industry professionals calls for the government to put rail at the heart of a green post-pandemic economic recovery. The Building Back Better report, written by industry experts from the High Speed Rail Group and the Rail Delivery Group, calls for major investment into high speed
LNVG Orders 14 Additional Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario Coaches
LNVG, the public transport authority for Lower Saxony, has ordered a further 14 Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario coaches, bringing its total fleet to 246 double-decker coaches. Bombardier will deliver 12 intermediate cars and two control cars. LNVG also operates 37 TRAXX locomotives. Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario for LNVG © Bombardier The TWINDEXX Vario coaches are modular
RMT to stage strikes on Caledonian Sleeper
MEMBERS of the RMT are to take industrial action on Caledonian Sleeper in October after a strike ballot, in protest at what the union claims is ‘SERCO's lack of concern for members’ safety and wellbeing’, and also the company’s ‘refusal’ to negotiate. Walkouts of sleeper hosts and sleeper team leaders have
Berlin Declaration Supports International Rail Freight
Commenting on its priority areas for rail, the declaration cites digitalisation – automation, interoperable IT systems, the deployment of ETCS and ERTMS both trackside and on-board – and research & innovation. Both of these areas underpin the Green Deal as they help drive modal shift and increase climate-friendly transport. Berlin Declaration
How Remote Online Condition Monitoring (ROCM) Is Influencing the Railway Industry
Economic Standpoint The age of the train operator’s fleet(s) will be an influential factor, considering hardware capabilities and the cost of implementation versus return on investment (ROI). Fleets produced by the main-stream OEMs in recent years, already come equipped with remote condition monitoring devices and have some capabilities (in the worst-case
Warrnambool Line Upgrade Gets Underway
Victoria, Australia: construction have started on the major works package to upgrade the line between Warnambool and the Melbourne suburb of Newport. New underground cabling is being installed to support signalling upgrades along the line. A 2.2km crossing loop near Boorcan will also be built in the coming weeks. A site
Texas High-Speed Railway Receives Federal Approvals
The proposed high-speed railway line between Dallas Fort Worth and Houston has received federal approvals bringing it another important step closer to the start of construction. The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued the Rule of Particular Applicability (RPA) approval to Texas Central LLP. The RPA
RAIB update on train derailment and fire at Llangennech
Photo: Network Rail The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released more details into its investigation into the derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech last month. Network Rail revealed last week that the works at Llangennech are expected to continue throughout December ahead of a reopening in early
Safe Travels: Masks in the Time of Coronavirus
RN: You are selling these masks in batches of 200,000 or more, meaning you are not selling them to the end-user directly. Who are your key customers? Train operating companies or third parties? KA: It’s diverse. For the rail industry it includes operators and third parties and the same applies to aviation
Rail industry reacts to end of rail franchising
Photo: Arriva The rail industry has reacted to the government’s announcement of an end to rail franchising in a major shake-up for the rail network. A series of Emergency Recovery Management Agreements are replacing the current model, focusing on high performance targets, simplifying journeys and address the continuing impact of the
First Heavy Rail Contract Awarded to Keolis in Australia
South Australia’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport has awarded Keolis’s Australian subsidiary, Keolis Downer, a contract worth 1.32 billion euros to operate and maintain Adelaide’s commuter rail network (South Australia). The contract will come into force on 21 January 2021 and will run for an initial period of eight years but
USA: Cleveland Gets $15m Grant for New Rail Cars
Living the highlife
Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones discovered on a recent visit to the Lucerne region. EVERY year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine
Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive
Rigibahnen No. 22 leaves Rigi Staffel, heading back down the mountain towards Vitznau, with an afternoon service on January 9. This is one of the line’s most recent railcars, dating from 1986. BEN JONES Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones
British Government Ends Rail Franchising
Following the expiry on 20 September of the initial Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs) between the UK government and franchisees, the government has announced it is abolishing franchising and replacing it with a “simpler, effective model”. The EMAs, which were put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, have been replaced by
Rail franchising ‘ended’ as Covid support extended
The government has announced an end to rail franchising in a major shake-up for the rail network. A series of Emergency Recovery Management Agreements replaces the current model, focusing on high performance targets, simplifying journeys and address the continuing impact of the pandemic on the railway. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says
Rail franchising comes to an end – official
THE Government has announced that rail franchising is over, after more than 24 years. The Emergency Measures Agreements introduced in England on 23 March have been extended by 18 months and will be known from now on as Emergency Recovery Management Agreements or ERMAs, while the Scottish Government announced just
Monday essay: has franchising finished? Yes, it has.
All the franchises in England were transferred to Emergency Measures Agreements in March this year, to coincide with the start of lockdown. The EMAs essentially removed commercial risk for the operators, who neither pay the bills nor keep the revenue but simply receive a management fee. At the time, the
EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track Access Charges
The European Parliament has voted (17 September) in favour of a regulation to authorise infrastructure managers to reduce, waive or defer track access charges in recognition of the severe impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on railway undertakings. Given the unpredictable and sudden nature of the crisis, it was not able
CoMech Celebrate RISQS Success
We are thrilled to announce that CoMech Metrology have passed the latest RISQS (Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme) audit with flying colours. This is truly a wonderful achievement, as it means we can continue to be recognised as a capable and trusted provider of products and services to the UK’s railway
Flood-Damaged Edinburgh-Glasgow Line to Reopen
The Edinburgh-Glasgow line, which sustained serious damage due to flooding near Polmont on 12 August, is set to reopen on Monday, 21 September. Due to a severe amount of rainfall, the adjacent Union Canal burst its banks, washing away large sections of track and undermining 300m of the railway’s embankments. During
Deadline approaches for fate of franchises
THE Government must decide the fate of most English rail franchises by Sunday, when the Emergency Measures Agreements which came into force on 23 March run out. However, transport secretary Grant Shapps refused to reveal what could happen when he was questioned by the Labour/Co-op. MP for Oldham West and Royton,
Talgo Presents Its Hydrogen Propulsion System
Talgo has presented its hydrogen technology for trains at the H2 Conference in Don Bentio, Badajoz, as part of efforts to examine how hydrogen technologies could be deployed in the Iberian Southwest. Talgo specifically chose the autonomous region of Extremadura to present its hydrogen solution because it recognises the region’s efforts
Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm
Viper Innovations have brought together all of the benefits of data science, technology and process to introduce Digital products and systems that change the railway maintenance paradigm. Eliminating the need to put boots on ballast, eliminating road traffic accidents, improving electrical safety and ultimately forcing a step change in PRAMS
Alstom Signs Sale and Purchase Agreement with Bombardier
Alstom has signed the sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation with Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). The terms of the agreement have been altered to reflect the up-to-date situation. The parties have agreed to a 300 million euro reduction. If there
Colour scheme for new £362m Tyne and Wear Metro fleet revealed
Franchising is Dead
A Conversation with Gareth Dennis In March 2020 the UK Government suspended rail franchise agreements, instead putting in place Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs), paying franchisees a 2 percent management fee to run trains, due to a collapse in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. These EMAs due to
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Sound Damping Panels Drown Out the Noise Quiet Ride cleans up the look of the cabin interior and is custom-made to fit all locomotive models. Our Quiet Ride sound damping system reduces noise and vibration inside the cabin environment, making work more pleasant for your employees. This multi- layered panel system can be
GTR and Porterbrook unveil £55 million fleet modernisation
TRAINS built just five years ago are among those set to be upgraded at Selhurst Depot as part of a £55 million fleet modernisation programme announced by Govia Thameslink Railway and leasing company Porterbrook. The newest of the 270 electric multiple units in the programme are more than 50 Bombardier ‘Electrostar’
Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison
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InnoTrans 2000: 20 Years On
InnoTrans 2000 took place 12–15 September. It experienced a doubling of exhibitor numbers, reaching 827 from 25 countries. The fair attracted 23,737 visitors over the four days. The year 2000 was the first that the InnoTrans Convention took place, giving the event a clearly structured expert framework programme. This was therefore
InnoTrans 2020: The Convention Goes Digital
Although InnoTrans 2020 has been postponed to April 2021, aspects of the event can still go ahead. Parts of the InnoTrans Convention will take place digitally. The German Transport Forum (Deutsches Verkehrsforum DVF) events will take place on their original dates. It is organising two specialist forums as video talks. These
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Australia: Victoria Orders 18 Additional Bombardier VLocity Trains
The Victorian State Government in Australia has exercised an option for 18 additional Bombardier VLocity regional trains. The original contract – the Rollingstock Manufacture and Supply Agreement – was signed back in 2018. These 18 trains will consist of three cars, meaning the contract is for 54 new VLocity carriages for
Mexico: Line 3 of Guadalajara Metro Inaugurated
DfT declares war on railway graffiti
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has announced a new campaign to tackle the ‘blight’ of graffiti on railways and roadsides. In a letter to the rail industry, the transport secretary has called for long-term plans to tackle the issue in addition to action which has already been taken, including a review of
BNSF Names Katie Farmer President and CEO
Class 1 railroad BNSF has announced that the current Executive Vice President, Operations, Katie Farmer, will become President and CEO commencing 1 January 2021. The current President and CEO, Carl R. Ice, will retire at the end of 2020 but remain on BNSF’s board of directors. Katie Farmer started working with BNSF
Perrone Railway – A Focus on Hygiene
Travel providers, suppliers, and travellers each have their own role in jumpstarting the travel industry post-Covid-19. As domestic and international travel restrictions are lifted, Perrone Railway continues to take steps towards rebuilding confidence in travel while keeping sustainability at the forefront of the innovative process. Travel providers are responsible for the
Get your name in The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Esk Valley Line
NR Publishes Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy
Network Rail has published its Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy (TDNS), following the UK government’s June 2019 target of achieving ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With regards to rail, the Department for Transport (DfT) asked the industry to examine the possibility of removing all diesel-only trains from the network in
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Network Rail signals end of the line for diesel trains
A NEW report from Network Rail is setting out plans for the future railway, and it reveals that the last diesel trains could be withdrawn or converted to other forms of traction within three decades or less. The report, an ‘interim business case’, sets out the strategy for decarbonising the network.
Bombardier Delivers First FLEXITY Tram to Duisburg
Bombardier and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have presented the first new pre-series FLEXITY low-floor tram to the public. The tram is equipped with an image-based driver assistance system (ODAS) to help prevent collisions. Full testing and approval runs on Duisburg’s tram network will begin shortly. Bombardier’s new FLEXITY tram for Dusiburg © Daniel Tomczak
OEBB and Alstom Test Hydrogen Train in Passenger Service in Austria
Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is testing Alstom’s hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, in passenger service during a ten-week test phase that will run until 26 November 2020. This is the first time the hydrogen train is carrying passengers in Austria. The iLint is replacing a diesel multiple unit and will operate
Monday essay: is franchising finished?
All the franchises in England were transferred to Emergency Measures Agreements in March this year, to coincide with the start of lockdown. The EMAs essentially removed commercial risk for the operators, who neither pay the bills nor keep the revenue but simply receive a management fee. At the time, the
Alstom Performs Digital Track Inspection in Madrid
Alstom has conducted a project in Spain to digitalise track inspections for the Metro Ligero, the light rail network in Madrid. Alstom carried out the project together with Metro Ligero Oeste (MLO), the network’s concession holder, as part of the services agreement in place between the two parties. This digitalisation project involved
BLS and Stadler Roll Out Latest-Generation FLIRT
PREVIEW: September 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 recent derailment tragedy in Scotland, historic Kerr’s Miniature Railway closure and much more… Headline news Three people died following the
GTR spreads messages of support on World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has unveiled a moving art project to raise awareness of its support to those who may be feeling vulnerable. The project ‘Affirmation Art’ sees a team of artists spraying motivational messages in chalk across station entrances and exits. Working closely with
Stonehaven report: Climate change impact on railways ‘accelerating’
Photo: Network Rail A report into the Stonehaven derailment has found that the impact of severe weather events due to climate change is “accelerating faster than our assumptions”. An interim report by Network Rail admits that the rail industry must improve its response to extreme weather – following the fatal derailment
Coronavirus: Trains Still Safer than Road, Including for Staff
Deutsche Bahn has conducted a joint study with the Charité Research Organisation whose initial findings have determined that working on DB’s long-distance trains does not present an increased risk of contracting coronavirus. This follows findings published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB – UK) that taking the train is
Network Rail to increase earthwork spending in wake of Carmont disaster
Network Rail Publishes Interim Report on Stonehaven Derailment
Network Rail has today (10 September) published its interim report on the Stonehaven derailment (Scotland), which was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps following the incident on 12 August. The report details the immediate and longer-term actions that can be taken to make the railway more resilient
Grand Central abandons Blackpool plans
OPEN access operator Grand Central has scrapped its plan to run services between London and Blackpool. In a statement, the company said: ‘Following months of exploring all options to launch the proposed expansion of services to the North West route as planned, it is not now viable due to the economic
Grand Central’s North West route between Blackpool & London abandoned
A First Look at New Trains for Birmingham Cross-City Line
West Midlands Trains has published some first pictures of the new electric trains that will operate on Birmingham’s Cross-City Line. The train operator will introduce the new electric trains under its West Midlands Railway (WMR) brand to run between Lichfield, Bromsgrove and Redditch. The West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, inspected the new
VTG and DB Cargo Present New m2 Freight Wagon
m2 Freight Wagon DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight wagon © Deutsche Bahn AG | Pablo Castagnola The m2 project is designed to be modular and multi-functional – a building block system that enables wagons to be assembled tailored to customer needs. Depending on use, four-axle flat cars can
DfT reveals rejected rail restoration bids
THE Department for Transport has named the schemes which have failed to qualify in the first round of its railway funding competition. It had already revealed the successful bids which have qualified for a share in a £500 million pot which will help to pay for further development. These comprise passenger services
Tallysman Wireless Inc. Is Acquired by Calian Group Ltd
Tallysman is pleased to announce that effective September, 1, 2020, Tallysman Wireless Inc. has been acquired by Calian Group Ltd, a publicly owned Canadian company listed on the Toronto Stock exchange (CGY). Tallysman Wireless Inc. Is Acquired by Calian Group Ltd (TSX:CGY) © Tallysman Tallysman brings to Calian, a strong brand in precision
Frauscher Advanced Counter: Stable Concept, Flexible System
Ever Ready: Increased Availability Especially when the FAdC is used in the field of SIL 4 applications, availability is a key factor. For this reason, not only have a variety of redundancy concepts been developed over the years, but also some specific functions that further improve system availability. Autocorrection on the Track: The
Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects
Join Unipart Rail in this webinar which will demonstrate why contractors around the world are moving from heavy plant and manual lifting of rail to using the McCulloch Rail equipment in order to transform their operations. McCulloch Rail are world leaders in bespoke track replacement and renewal products, the benefits of
Rail Straightness Inspection after 3D Scan Demonstration
DREAMTNS.LTD, RIEGL’s distribution partner based out of South Korea, performed a “Rail Straightness Inspection” demonstration with the RIEGL VZ-400i and the PointShape Inspector software to find out how precisely they could inspect the straightness of rails. The RIEGL VZ-400i was used for 3D scanning & post-processing for this test project. The rail measured is 25m long, clearly
Alstom Delivers First 2 Citadis X05 Trams to Athens
Bombardier JV Wins Contract for 390 Cars for Harbin Metro
Bombardier’s joint venture in China has won a contract to deliver 390 metro cars for the Harbin Metro. The joint venture – Changchun Bombardier Railway Vehicles Company Ltd (CBRC) – has been awarded a contract by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicle Co., Ltd for 390 metro cars. Bombardier JV to manufacture 390 metro
DB Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 400 Dual Mode Vectron Locomotives
DB Cargo is expanding its locomotive fleet: the freight operator has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 400 dual mode Vectron locomotives. The investment will amount to more than 1 billion euros. DB Cargo plans to use the new locomotives both for hauling freight and for shunting
Work starts to clear wreckage from Carmont derailment
WORK to clear the line and restore train services through the site of the fatal derailment at Carmont near Stonehaven in north-east Scotland last month is beginning this week. Network Rail said a 600-tonne crawler crane is being used to remove the derailed vehicles, but this could only be done after
Network Rail to Begin Recovery of Stonehaven Derailment Wreckage
Network Rail will begin work to reopen the railway line near Stonehaven this week and recover the carriages involved in the derailment. The train from Aberdeen to Glasgow derailed on 12 August after hitting a landslip, causing the driver, the conductor and one of six passengers to lose their lives. Specialist engineers
Bombardier Delivers First TRAXX Locomotive to Cargounit
Bombardier Transportation has delivered the first of three TRAXX MS (multi-system) locomotives to Cargounit, a new Polish customer. Cargounit is a locomotive and passenger rolling stock leasing company serving central and eastern Europe. Bombardier TRAXX locomotive for CARGOUNIT © Bombardier The handover took place in Gdansk. The other two locomotives will be delivered
The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete
The President of Switzerland, Simonetta Sommaruga, together with Member of the Swiss Federal Council Ignazio Cassis and the President of the Council of State for Ticino, Norman Gobbi, officially opened the Ceneri Base Tunnel on 4 September. This marks the completion of the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA), which
No More Diesel Vehicles by 2050 Says DB
Deutsche Bahn is moving away from conventional diesel fuel in order to be a fully climate-neutral business by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, Deutsche Bahn is trialling different opportunities for alternative traction and fuels. The advanced TrainLab test train is already operating with green diesel, which reduces carbon emissions
Rail industry wants passengers to be ‘confident’ as more trains run
Monday essay: knowing when to stop
They are not too happy in Kent, because Eurostar has announced that its trains are not expected to call at Kent’s two international stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet again before 2022. Sim Harris wonders whether they will ever return. THE reason, says Eurostar, is that it must ‘take action to reduce
Graffiti vandals paralyse Island Line service
THE Island Line timetable was suspended on Monday morning, after the only serviceable train on the route was sprayed with graffiti. Passengers were being diverted to buses until the graffiti could be removed. The Island Line was already hampered by a fault on a second train, and passengers had been warned
HS2 heralds ‘formal’ start of construction
HS2 Announces Formal Start of Construction
HS2 Ltd has today (4 September 2020) announced the formal start of construction on the high-speed railway line. This follows the DfT’s approval for HS2 Ltd to issue the Notice to Proceed to the project’s four Main Works Civils Contractors to begin full detailed design and construction of Phase 1. Today’s
Bombardier to Supply 8 ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives to New Jersey
26 Nov 2018 | InnoTrans 2018 The Future of Rail: A Panel Discussion with the Heads of Sie... A panel discussion with the heads of Siemens Mobility, Michael Peter, Alstom, Henri Poupart-Lafarge, and Bombardier, Laurent Troger. They discuss automation, mu... source= https://railway-news.com/bombardier-to-supply-8-alp-45-dual-power-locomotives-to-new-jersey/
Germany Agrees to Accelerating Implementation of Digital Signal Boxes
Deutsche Bahn, the German Railway Industry Association and the Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) have agreed to work closely together so that new digital technologies can be rolled out quickly. By the end of 2021 ten German regions will have switched their conventional signal box technology to digital technologies, which will deliver
Eurostar withdraws from Kent stations for two years
EUROSTAR has axed Ashford and Ebbsfleet from its timetables, and says its trains are unlikely to call again at the international stations in Kent before 2022. Eurostar stopped serving the two stations as lockdown started in March, but said: ‘We have experienced an unprecedented fall in demand, with bookings down by
Bombardier to Upgrade Communication System for Singapore MRT
Bombardier Transportation has won a contract with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to upgrade the communication system on 92 three-car Bombardier MOVIA metro trainsets. The trains, which run on the Downtown line of the Mass Rapid Transit system, are to be upgraded so as to improve passenger experience and improve system performance
Railroad Ballast Improvements Using GEOWEB® Geocells
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BMT Drive Solutions: Driving up the Heat in China Plant
HS2 strengthen partnership to help ‘covid generation’ into work
HS2 is strengthening its partnership with the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) to provide work experience places and 1:1 mentoring to ensure young people can access professional support. The rail company has been working with SMF for the last five years, though this year HS2 has adapted its traditional summer work
Bristol Temple Meads station celebrates 180 years
Photo: Network Rail Bristol’s Temple Meads marked 180 years since the station was built with a special celebration. Isambard Kingdom Brunel built the station in 1840 and to mark the occasion Network Rail and GWR celebrated its historic past and looked forward to a bright future as Bristol Temple Meads is
Operators announce increased services to meet demand
A NUMBER of train operators have announced increased services to coincide with the reopening of schools to all children and also to carry more commuters. Greater Anglia said it is now running a ’near normal’ timetable, and that from 7 September more than 93 per cent of Greater Anglia’s pre-pandemic services
Passenger Car Window Anti-Graffiti Film
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Emergency Measures extended on Great Western Railway
THE Department for Transport has extended the Emergency Measures Agreement on Great Western Railway from 20 September to at least 26 June next year. The EMAs protect franchises from the financial impact of the pandemic, because all costs and revenues are handled directly by the DfT, with a management fee paid
Network Rail urges passengers to plan ahead over Bank Holiday weekend
PREVIEW | Darlington: Home of Rail Engineering in the North-East
It’s almost 200 years since the small town of Darlington emerged as the cradle for a rail industry that transformed travel around the globe. When Locomotion made its pioneering run in 1825, no one could have envisaged that, 200 years later, countries from all around the world would have embraced this
Trips with a difference: 40 years of rail ale rambles
Dave Richardson recalls more than 40 years of connecting railways with beer festivals and brewery visits, organised by former Salisbury area BR manager Gerald Daniels. REAL ale and rail travel somehow go together, especially with heritage railways, which often hold beer festivals at stations or on board trains. Both interests appeal