The train operating company SKM Warsaw, which runs four light rail lines in the Warsaw metropolitan area, has signed the biggest rolling stock purchase order with Newag in its history. The president of SKM, Alan Beroud, and Zbigniew Konieczek, president of Newag, signed the contract on 7 April. The first Impuls
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What’s inside the April issue 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 devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard. Plus, we take a closer
What’s inside the April issue 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 devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard. Plus, we take a closer
1000m Freight Train from China en Route to Kaliningrad
The freight train is made up of 100 twenty-foot containers, making it a total of 1000m in length. The total time from China to Kaliningrad is nine days, but the train will take ten hours to traverse Latvia, including the time needed for customs and border-crossing procedures. The current coronavirus pandemic
Talyllyn Railway to host Titfield Thunderbolt ‘Watch Party’ online while 1950s classic film is on TV
Former Corris Railway 0-4-2ST No. 3 Sir Haydn is seen slowing to stop at Pendre station on December 29, 2018. GARETH EVANS As part of the BBC’s programme of Classic Films being aired during the Covid-19 lockdown period, the classic Ealing Comedy ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’ is being shown on BBC2 this Wednesday
Harsco Announces Completion of ESOL Acquisition
As previously announced on February 7, 2020, the combination of these businesses creates a national leader in hazardous waste management, with the increased scale, capabilities and geographic reach to serve a broader base of customers across diverse industries. Harsco now owns a leading network of 88 waste management sites across
Thieves targeting railway signalling cables
Metal thieves have disrupted the journeys of key workers after ripping out hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable. Several locations have been targeted by thieves taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to carry out their crimes. Network Rail says that this has jeopardised journeys for key workers like doctors and nurses,
Socomec: Energy Monitoring Has Never Mattered More
As we start to grapple with a new normal, where IRL now looks suspiciously like our online life, we are dependent – now more than ever – on the infrastructure and services of which our data centres are the foundation. Furthermore, with unprecedented volumes of online traffic and world-record beating levels
7 April: news in brief
Watchdog calls for ‘clarity’ over season ticket refunds TRANSPORT FOCUS has called for ‘clarity and reassurance’ over the process for claiming refunds on season tickets. Many thousands of people have no need for their annual tickets, because they are now working from home as a result of the coronavirus emergency. Refunds
DB Continues Recruitment Efforts – Digitally
Deutsche Bahn has said it wants to hire 100,000 people over the coming years with 25,000 to be hired in 2020. This goal remains unchanged, despite the current coronavirus pandemic. However, Deutsche Bahn has now made quick changes meaning that the thousands of interviews are now taking place digitally. DB’s recruitment
Monday essay: can competition work?
Industry Collaboration Leads to Successful ETCS Testing of Class 387
The teams from the participating parties have also performed other works, such as: ETCS and refurbishment modifications on the Class 387s ETCS software installation and dynamic testing Necessary infrastructure upgrades Technical documentation and support Operational procedures and notices The successful ETCS testing has also demonstrated the positive progress with ETCS fitment and vehicle refurbishment at Bombardier’s
6 April: news in brief
West Midlands Railway axes trains WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY is replacing its train services between Worcester and Hereford with buses from today. The operator says passenger numbers are continuing to fall while more WMR staff are self-isolating. The stations which now have no WMR trains until further notice are Hereford, Ledbury, Colwall,
4 April: news in brief
Naturalist loses environmental challenge to HS2 THE High Court has rejected a legal challenge from naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham, who had claimed that the decision to build HS2 had not taken the destruction of ancient woodlands into account. The court ruled that there was ‘no real prospect of success’ for
WIN! Selection of railway books worth £100 up for grabs!
WIN a selection of rail books from Gresley Books to keep you entertained while you’re stuck at home! We’ve teamed up with Mortons Books to offer you the chance to win a selection of rail reads worth over £100. You will win: British Railways Stinks British Railway Disasters Before Rocket Flying Scotsman On the Iron Road to the
DAMM Has Appointed Simon Riesen New Senior Solutions Manager
About DAMM DAMM is a world-leading provider of scalable, flexible and user-friendly digital radio infrastructure systems to industrial, commercial and public safety customers. Built for the future of critical communications, the DAMM MultiTech Platform enables voice and data communication across technologies, including TETRA, TEDS, DMR and Analog in one single system.
Grand Central axes all services for at least two months
ALL Grand Central services are being axed tonight for at least the next two months. The official announcement from the open access operator confirms a Railnews report published earlier today. GC, which is owned by Arriva, described the measures as ‘necessary but temporary’. The news follows a similar decision from the other
Grand Central to suspend services during COVID-19 restrictions
Grand Central ‘Adelante’ No. 180105 approaching Frinkley Lane, north of Grantham on May 23, 2019. Photo: Chris Milner. Grand Central will temporarily suspend all its train services from the end of today as coronavirus restrictions continue to affect passenger numbers. The York-based operator, which runs services between Sunderland, Bradford and London Kings
Grand Central expected to withdraw services
SPECULATION is growing that Grand Central is about to become the second open access operator to suspend its services. Hull Trains has already withdrawn its timetable until further notice. According to the RMT and other sources, the last Grand Central trains will run today. The services between London, Bradford and Sunderland are
3 April: news in brief
Trains set to be only long-distance public transport THE only way of travelling longer distances in Britain by public transport will soon be by rail, after the main long-distance coach operators announced that their services will cease by Sunday night. National Express is withdrawing all its coach routes for the time
ERFA and UIP Call for State Aid Measures for Rail Freight
West Somerset Railway funding appeal hits the right notes!
BR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No. 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ and No. 7802 ‘Bradley Manor’ pass near Blue Anchor with a 14-coach train during the 40th Anniversary Gala on June 8, 2019 Well-wishers have responded rapidly to the West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc’s urgent appeal for desperately-needed funds to help the 22-mile line heritage
Swiss Freight Train Derails in Germany
A Swiss freight train partially derailed near the German town of Auggen on Thursday night. According to the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, the freight train, which was heading towards Italy, derailed when a concrete component of a bridge under construction fell. The train driver did not have time to brake and was
Sydney Light Rail Line 3 to Kingsford Opens
“The L3 Kingsford Line completes the 12-kilometre CBD and South East Light Rail and gives people in the South East a sustainable public transport system connecting people to and from the city. “In the current environment our focus is ensuring essential travel options are available. [...] As with all travel at
Over £100k raised in Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s appeal
Photos: GWSR Over £100,000 has poured in to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s (GWRT) emergency appeal fund – just 10 days after the railway called out for help. The funds will help the popular heritage railway cover the cost of £500,000 to repair an embankment landslip and comes at a time when
Severn Valley Railway emergency appeal hits £100,000 milestone
GWR 0-6-0PT No. 7714 approaches Orchard Crossing with a Kidderminster-bound service on October 27, 2019. IAN MURRAY The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of the Severn Valley Railway, one of the country’s leading heritage attractions. In a turn of fortunes however, the railway’s emergency appeal has already raised more than £100,000. The
Heritage charities offer facilities to Network Rail during coronavirus period
Didcot Railway Centre and Swindon Panel Society are helping Network Rail prepare for rail service delivery during the coronavirus outbreak. The two heritage charities made their facilities available to enable Network Rail prepare for train service delivery in the event of a shortage of regular signallers due to coronavirus or the
National Lottery Heritage Fund announce £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
A2B Model Railways continuing to support modellers during difficult times
Although the retail premises is temporarily closed to the public, popular railway modelling store A2B Model Railways in Derbyshire is doing everything possible to support modellers during these difficult times. A2B continues to trade online at www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk and customers can also shop over the phone or via a new Skype service. Customers
A2B Model Railways continues to support modellers during difficult times
Although the retail premises is temporarily closed to the public, popular railway modelling store A2B Model Railways in Derbyshire is doing everything possible to support modellers during these difficult times. A2B continues to trade online at www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk and customers can also shop over the phone or via a new Skype service. Customers
Network Rail Commits to Immediate Supplier Payments
Freight operators set to strengthen trains
FREIGHT operators are examining ways to load more containers on their trains, as the demand for rail freight services continues to grow during the coronavirus crisis. Network Rail says one million tonnes of cargoes are travelling on the West Coast Main Line every week, with a further 370,000 tonnes being carried
2 April: news in brief
Merseyrail reverses evening trains decision MERSEYRAIL has abandoned its plan to axe evening services from tonight, which it announced yesterday. There have been reports of protests from health workers, who would not have been able to reach their hospitals for night shifts if no trains were running. In response, Merseyrail has
First Freight Train from Wuhan En Route to Germany
FirstClass Safety & Control Ltd Achieves Double Accreditation Success
“FirstClass Safety & Control is a leading supplier of Control and Safety systems. We work in the rail sector installing Depot Protection and Control systems as well as in other critical industries such as Petrochemical, Marine, high-tech manufacturing sites and automotive plants where employee safety and equipment protection are vital.
Network Rail appeal for former signallers to keep vital rail services moving
Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers across the country to help keep the railway running during the coronavirus crisis. Network Rail is working hard to keep signal boxes and control centres across the region open round the clock. This allows key workers such as doctors and nurses to travel
UK: Network Rail Launches Appeal for Signallers
United Kingdom: Network Rail has launched an appeal in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk as well as Scotland for former signallers and controllers to return to the industry to help keep key transport links open during the coronavirus pandemic. The individuals Network Rail is trying to recruit may have retired or
1 April: news in brief
Labour publishes ‘shadow rail white paper’ THE Labour Party is reported to be calling for public ownership of the passenger railway to continue after the coronavirus crisis is over, under the title ‘GB Rail’. Its recommendations come in the form of a ‘white paper’, of the type which governments use to
Alstom to Equip 77 Regional Trains with ERTMS
AB Transitio, Region Skåne through Skånetrafiken, Region Blekinge, Hallandstrafiken AB, and DSB SOV have chosen Alstom to equip 77 X31 regional trains with ERTMS. The agreement further includes an option to equip an additional 34 trains. All of them are to be ready by the end of 2023. The contract is
Getting Rolling Stock Back on Track
Situation ProRail is responsible for the Dutch railway network. Challenge Getting rolling stock back on the track is an accurate and time-consuming process. An annoyance to the rail infrastructure managers as well as for many passengers. Reason enough to closely study the current re-railing process and to look for a quicker, lighter, better
WiFi SPARK Continues to Develop New Features for Chiltern Railways
More recently, WiFi SPARK has worked with Chiltern Railways to deliver a number of new features, including: Updating the corporate guest network to include the single sign up solution Facilitating access to live streaming to Chill.TV for films and box sets Incorporating 3rd party train data into the analytics data feed creating a
Zonegreen Extends Reach across Emerald Isle
Fairview’s warning system can be upgraded to DPPS in the future, to provide full physical protection and traceability, if required. The system uses powered derailers and road end panels to restrict vehicle movements, until routes are confirmed as clear, guaranteeing the safety of staff and equipment by removing the margin
31 March: news in brief
Metro Services Resume in Wuhan after Coronavirus Lockdown
Following strict lockdown measures implemented on 23 January in the Chinese city of Wuhan as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, the restrictions have now been loosened, with metro services resuming for the first time on 28 March. High-speed train services had also not been allowed into Wuhan during the emergency
UK DfT Signs Deals with GWR and Southeastern
“We are taking decisive action across the board to ensure vital rail services continue, allowing those people who cannot work at home to get to work – particularly our NHS, emergency services and other vital industries. “These contracts will keep services running in the short-term but also are positive news for
Hessische Landesbahn Orders 30 Alstom Coradia Lint Trains
Germany: Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) has awarded Alstom a contract for 30 Coradia Lint regional trains. Alstom will begin delivering on the contract, which is worth in the region of 120 million euros (132 million USD), in time for the trains to enter passenger service from 2022. Each train will have 120
GWR and Southeastern receive new direct awards
NEW direct awards have been agreed for First Group’s Great Western Railway and Govia’s Southeastern, where the existing franchises had been due to end at 02.00 on 1 April. GWR now runs for another three years, extendable to four, and Southeastern for up to two years. Both awards are management contracts for
SNCF Orders 19 Bombardier Regio 2N Trains
“The Regio 2N is a high capacity, double-deck train that combines capacity, comfort and accessibility. This equipment has proved its worth and is perfectly suited to the needs of the regional and peri-urban lines of the Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, which, after Ile-de-France are the national rail network's most heavily loaded. Designed
Hull Trains suspends all services indefinitely
HULL TRAINS has cancelled all its services between London and Hull from today. The move follows declining demand as a result of coronavirus travel restrictions. There have already been sharp reductions in the timetables of franchised operators, and the Gatwick Express service of Govia Thameslink Railway has also ceased today. Franchised operators
Hull Trains suspends ALL services
A new Hull Trains ‘Paragon’ Class 802 at Hull Paragon station on March 3. CHRIS MILNER Hull Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business. Passengers with
HULL TRAINS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS ALL SERVICES
HULL Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business. Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains services will be able to travel on alternative train services on
Cleaning of New Railway Parts with BvL
BvL systems demonstrate high level of flexibility at Railway Workshop A large range of different parts have to be cleaned during the production of any railway parts. BvL Oberflächentechnik manufactures systems which are ideally tailored to the specific application. Heavy Axles Cleaned inside and outside With a special OceanRW, BvL developed a solution
Experienced Systems for Efficient Railway Parts Cleaning with BvL
Modern cleaning of wheelsets and stators: Pacific and OceanRW BvL offers a variety of solutions for cleaning parts during maintenance and quality testing for transport companies. Different variants of the large parts system Pacific were developed especially for cleaning wheelsets. The pit installation allows it to be directly linked to a local
Rail Industry Publishes Charter to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
“Rail freight transports are system-relevant” Freight trains transport important raw materials but also food and medical goods. Entire industries, such as power stations and the chemical industry, but also sea ports are dependent on rail freight because freight trains can transport very large volumes of cargo. Over long distances a freight
Modern Wheelset Cleaning with Maximum Precision
Dutch Railway Maintenance Company Benefits from Automated Cleaning Solution Reliable maintenance and repair are of particular importance for the general safety and competitiveness of European railway companies. The main operator of the Dutch NedTrain railway workshops in Haarlem is building a state-of-the-art new maintenance workshop to meet the current requirement for
Modern Wheelset Cleaning with Maximum Precision
Dutch Railway Maintenance Company Benefits from Automated Cleaning Solution Reliable maintenance and repair are of particular importance for the general safety and competitiveness of European railway companies. The main operator of the Dutch NedTrain railway workshops in Haarlem is building a state-of-the-art new maintenance workshop to meet the current requirement for
Infrarail to Be Postponed to May 2021
13th International Railway Infrastructure Exhibition to be co-located with Railtex 2021 at NEC in Birmingham Mack Brooks Exhibitions has announced the postponement of Infrarail, the UK’s leading showcase of railway infrastructure technology and expertise. The 13th\ edition of the event, which was planned to take place at London Olympia from 12 to
Increased Demand for Rail Freight Services
“GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK's COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country. “We are focused on helping our staff protect their health by following Government advice helping people work at home whenever possible and supporting our key workers who are operating
Mortons Books launch brand new book catalogue brimming with new titles
The people who bring you The Railway Magazine, Heritage Railway and Rail Express have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home. Among the many new books included is Locomotives of the National Collection by Heritage Railway editor Robin Jones.
Tactile Neutrals: ELeather Is Launching A Comforting New Collection
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in emergency appeal
Photo: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways The general manager of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is urgently appealing for public help, after the railway closes amid the coronavirus situation. Paul Lewin, who appears in a video message, made the difficult decision to suspend train services in light of government advice. In a statement
Blackpool trams to be suspended from Sunday
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Police enforce essential travel rule
A SPECIAL force of 500 BTP constables is now patrolling the National Rail network, and passengers are being reminded at stations that only essential travel is recommended. The number of people using the London Underground has fallen over the past two days, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan. His statement followed outrage
TMH Wins Sofia Metro Refurbishment Contract
Transmashholding is pleased about this additional option with Sofia Metro as it is evidence of its customer’s satisfaction with the core contract. MWM will break the project down into three phases: during the first and second phases it will modernise three 4-car trains each (i.e. 2 x 12 cars). In the
Rail Industry Providing Stability During Coronavirus Pandemic
Allianz pro Schiene says the German transport industry is co-operating well together during the coronavirus outbreak and is creating stability. Now that the coronavirus outbreak has been going on for several weeks in Germany, the CEO of Allianz pro Schiene, Dirk Flege, was positive about the role of the rail industry
Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales
By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Retired railway staff urged to help out during emergency
RETIRED railway staff are being urged to volunteer for a temporary return to duty, as the importance of maintaining rail services, particularly vital freight movements, is being highlighted by the coronavirus emergency. The first appeal was made by ScotRail, but this has now been followed by similar appeals in England and
Maintenance Work on Railway Vehicles
Situation Poltrans-Miedz is part of KGHM, one of the biggest Polish state-owned enterprises. Poltrans-Miedz owns a wide range of automotive and railway vehicles, to transport all kinds of materials for the Copper Mining and Smelting Industrial Complex at Lubin (KGHM), but also for other companies, both national and international. The Lubin mine
Work on HS2 is latest to stop during coronavirus emergency
CONTRACTORS working at HS2 sites are reported to be suspending their work in reaction to the coronavirus emergency. The move follows the news that work on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has already been temporarily suspended. The sites included in the pause apparently include those being run by the Costain
Network Rail Continues with Vital Repair Works on WCML
“As key workers in the transport sector, colleagues have been working around the clock this weekend to make sure that we an get NHS medics, emergency service staff, food, fuel and medicines where they need to be. “We are continuing to plan carefully while supporting our railway colleagues, especially those in
Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems
nVent SCHROFF Presents FREE Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems Implementing next generation railway technology, such as communication based signaling (CBTC, 5G) and the Internet of Things, will require railways to integrate advanced electronic systems and equipment into new and existing infrastructure. Next generation railway electronic equipment and systems must be
Dyson Launches the Airblade 9kJ
As always with Dyson, success is in the detail and the intelligent combination of hardware and software. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer’s robust design and stainless steel body is built to last and rigorously tested to withstand real-life washroom conditions. It also employs pioneering Dyson technology including: A Curved Blade™
Crossrail work suspended during coronavirus emergency
WORK on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has been temporarily suspended, in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. London transport commissioner Mike Brown said: ‘The Government and the Mayor have given clear instructions to stay safe and to stop travelling in all cases other than critical workers
TCCA’s Critical Communications World 2020 Rescheduled to November
“Critical Communications World is the largest and most important show in its sector, and we are looking forward to it going ahead this November. “It is critically important that we prioritise the wellbeing of all those connected with the event, and that is our number one concern. CCW will continue to
Great Northern Railwayana Auctions update
Great Northern Railwayana Auctions would like to update you on their forthcoming auction. The closing date for their main postal/email/telephone auction will be on Saturday April 18 2020 at 4pm. If you visit their website at www.gnrauctions.co.uk you will see the reserve prices for their items next to the lot number and
Eurostar Now Live On S3 Passenger
Eurostar, the international high-speed railway service that connects London with Paris, Brussel, and Amsterdam, is now running with S3 Passenger as the beating heart of their seat reservation, ticket sales, and inventory management. On March 15th, after a successful implementation project led by the Eurostar IT department, Eurostar transitioned from its legacy sales and
Protests as London Underground trains stay crowded
PICTURES of rush hour crowds on the London Underground have sparked protests, amid claims that Tube drivers are ‘furious’ about the situation. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has backed entreaties from central government that anyone who can possibly work from home should do so while the coronavirus pandemic continues. The frequency
Great Northern Railwayana Auction update
Great Northern Railwayana Auctions has announced the closing date for their main auction will be Saturday 18 April at 4pm. The auction will be exclusively via postal, email and telephone, and are asking potential buyers to visit their website to peruse the items and their reserve prices. In a statement, GNRA said:
Astronics Introduces Next-Gen Land Mobile Radio Service Monitor
The new FREEDOM R8200 includes several standard new features, plus a Process Automation Toolkit (PAT), which enables technicians at any level of expertise to compose automated test scripts. Additionally, the remote front panel allows users to monitor and control the analyzer from any networked PC and the extended generate output
Network Rail Selects Siemens and Atkins as Digital Railway Partners
UK – Network Rail has chosen Siemens and Atkins to work on a large-scale programme to introduce in-cab signalling on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line. These upgrade works will reduce passenger delays by thousands of hours, says Network Rail. Siemens and Atkins will contribute hugely to the
Stadler Wins One of Europe’s Biggest Delivery Contracts Ever
Stadler has been able to assert itself in a further international tender and has won the largest tender issued by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) to date. The framework agreement, worth up to 3 billion euros, is also one of the largest ever in Europe. Framework Agreement with BVG The framework agreement states
Metrolink Receives 10.7m USD CRISI Grant
California: The USDOT has awarded Metrolink 10.7 million USD (9.9 million euros) from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme. The funds will go towards passenger rail safety and speed improvement projects on the Burbank-Anaheim Rail Corridor, which is one of the busiest in Southern California. The works
Government takes over railways by suspending franchises
Updated 09.18 (RMT response) THE Government is suspending rail franchises and converting them into management agreements, as part of the response to the coronavirus emergency. Operators are being invited to accept ‘Emergency Measures Agreements’ for at least the next six months, so that they are free to act ‘in the national interest’.
UK Department for Transport Suspends Normal Franchise Agreements
The UK government says it will ensure ticket refunds and protect services for passengers by temporarily suspending normal franchise agreements and implementing emergency measures for the rail sector because of Covid-19. It is stepping in during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak to give certainty both on key services and for rail staff.
Coronavirus: train services cut from today
Railnews: our plans
THE present emergency is affecting everyone, but we are publishing our print editions as usual, while our website continues to bring you the latest industry news. Our staff already work from home and so we are able to maintain our normal arrangements with complete security. Advertisers can still get their messages seen
Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified
The Seven Valley Railway is among the heritage railways which have ceased operations until further notice. GWR 0-6-0PT No. 7714 is seen arriving at Bewdley station. GARETH EVANS The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon
UK railway news roundup
Coronavirus continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry. Services are being slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are introduced and events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week
Coronavirus: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets
Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week as demand dramatically drops during the coronavirus outbreak. The Department for Transport (DfT) said it had agreed with rail operators across the country to scale back timetables from Monday as people change their travel habits to help stop Covid-19 spreading. Cores services will continue
Nomad Digital: Enabling Reliable and Available Connectivity
New ROREXS Rail Exchange System From ROBEL
Offloading Rail from Any Layer A fully loaded transport system is usually deployed at multiple sites over several shifts with specific rail grades needed at each site. Traditional systems require the rail to be unloaded from the top down through subsequent layers. One failed shift could therefore impact the complete week’s
Coronavirus: emergency rail timetables
Updated 08.45 TRAIN operators have started to publish summaries of how they intend to reduce their services from Monday, following the Department for Transport’s announcement today. The aim is to avoid running ‘ghost trains’, as transport secretary Grant Shapps has said, but also to maintain transport links for essential workers. Other forms
Coronavirus: rail timetables to be sharply reduced
PLANS to reduce train services nationwide in response to the coronavirus emergency have been confirmed by the Department for Transport. There had been speculation that the reduced demand for travel would be met by using Sunday timetables throughout the week, but it seems that newly-written emergency schedules will start to be
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UWC Receives Hopper Car Order
Wireless and Wireline Solutions for Railway Networks
CommScope provides solutions designed and built to meet the communication challenges specific to railways around the world. CommScope understands your networks must operate smoothly at any speed, in any location, under any circumstance. That’s why we offer solutions that: connect trains to their rail signalling and management systems connect trains to the public
Bane NOR Cancels Competitive Bidding for Kleverud-Sørli Project
“By maintaining the level of activity in ongoing projects we are contributing towards keeping society going. Maintaining activity in the supplier chain is important to get through the crisis to secure as many jobs as possible. Therefore, we are grateful to have so many professional partners in our subcontractors and
Coronavirus: TfL set to close up to 40 Underground stations
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON is reducing public transport in the capital, with up to 40 Underground stations expected to close within 24 hours. Trains on Underground and Overground lines will run less frequently and all-night services will be suspended on both systems, although night buses will continue running. The Waterloo & City