Brightline West Granted $3bn in Federal Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 The US Department of Transportation has awarded 3 billion USD in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to progress the Brightline West high-speed rail project. The planned Brightline West high-speed rail system will connect Las Vegas, Nevada and Southern California along the Interstate 15 corridor. A future Brightline West train © Brightline Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01),
DB Begins Construction on Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link to Denmark Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commenced construction in Fehmarn to establish the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link that will enable trains to travel between Copenhagen and Hamburg in just two and a half hours. This project will see trains travel from Copenhagen through the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel via Lübeck to Hamburg. The entrance to the
Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test & Technology Centre in Västerås Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test and Technology Centre in Västerås, Sweden New 10,000-square-metre collaborative workspace for over 500 people across different functions Centre to concentrate Alstom’s innovation capabilities in Sweden and enable collaboration across industries, higher education institutions, and start-ups Centre will feed innovation throughout Alstom on a global scale Alstom, global leader in
Bangkok’s MRT Pink Line Commences Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 Bangkok’s MRT Pink Line has commenced trail operations, transporting passengers on an automated Innovia monorail system supplied by Alstom. The Pink Line spans 34.5 kilometres and serves 30 stations, connecting the heavily congested Khae Rai to Min Buri. This service reduces the travel time between these destinations by 50%, with the
Alstom Derby only has a few weeks left Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 The managing director of Alstom in Britain and Ireland has warned that the company’s Derby factory in Litchurch Lane will have run out of work by the end of January when the building of Aventra units is completed, and if it closes thousands of jobs will be lost. Nick Crossfield was
California High-Speed Rail Authority to Receive $3.1bn in Federal Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 The US Department of Transportation has awarded the California High-Speed Rail Authority almost 3.1 billion USD in funding to advance construction on the nation’s first electrified 220-mph high-speed rail system. This is the single strongest show of federal support to date for the project, contributing towards its goal of delivering fast,
Demonstrators stage Alstom protest in Westminster Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 Demonstrators calling for the Alstom works in Derby to be saved have been lobbying Parliament. One group was from the Unite union, while Derby councillors and business leaders were also in Westminster. The lobby of Parliament was timed to coincide with a meeting of the Transport Select Committee which was hearing
RAILSoft, a Comprehensive Railway Management Software Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 RAILSoft has been developed by the expert Polish team at Petrosoft.pl IT Solutions Ltd. This integrated system optimizes the full range of railway processes, making it an indispensable tool for any professional railway company. RAILSoft is designed to manage business processes and data related to railway operations, such as route planning,
CPK Partners with Adif to Develop Poland’s First High-Speed Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Spain’s railway infrastructure manager, Adif to advance the development of a high-speed railway network in Poland. This agreement will leverage Adif’s experience in managing Europe’s longest high-speed network in Spain, which consists of almost 4,000 kilometres of active lines, with
South Western main line blocked by landslip Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 Engineers have been abseiling down the side of a railway cutting in Somerset, after a landslip blocked the line between Salisbury and Exeter. Network Rail and South Western Railway are warning passengers to avoid the route until Monday morning as a result of the slippage, which is at Crewkerne Tunnel. Network Rail
A Reflection on the Year in Rail Leadership Talent Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 As the year draws to a close, it’s a time to pause and reflect on the successes and challenges we’ve faced. For Stahl Recruiting, this year has been one of growth, opportunity, and unwavering commitment to our core values of honesty, integrity, and ethics. We’ve had the privilege of partnering with
CAF to Deliver 7 EMU Express Trains to the Philippines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 Mitsubishi Corporation has outsourced the design and supply of 7 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) to CAF as part of its contract with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the Government of the Philippines. Under this outsourcing agreement, CAF will manufacture seven express trains for service in the Philippines. Each vehicle will
Rail Live! And How to Stay That Way! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 Last week, Rail Live! addressed some of the major safety challenges associated with railway operations globally. Notably, Francisco Cabrera Jeronimo, Deputy Head of Operations & Safety at the International Union of Railways (UIC) presented results from the 2022 UIC Annual Safety Report, which highlighted particular concerns with level crossings and trespassing. The report
First Metro Train Deployed on Grand Paris Express Line 15 South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 Île-de-France Mobilités has announced that the first new metro train for the Grand Paris Express Line 15 has been deployed on the line. The train made its first turn of the wheel on 28 November in Champigny-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne. This milestone paves the way for dynamic testing to officially commence in summer
UK: Next Phase of Transpennine Route Upgrade Gains £3.9bn in Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 The UK’s Rail Minister, Huw Merriman has confirmed 3.9 billion GBP in funding for the next phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade project. This takes the project’s total funding allocation to date to 6.9 billion GBP to progress works between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. This will enable the delivery of
UK: Key Milestone for Mass Transit System at HS2 Interchange Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 A new contractor is being sought to lead the enabling works programme for the new Automated People Mover (APM) at Interchange Station in Solihull. The first package for the station’s elevated mass transit system, the contract, which is worth up to 2 million GBP, is being procured through the government’s own
Saving Time and Money With TECHNO-CRETE® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 Our innovative foam foundation material TECHNO-CRETE® once again proved to be a quicker and more cost-effective solution than concrete post mix during a trackside infrastructure project in Wales. The job required installing GMSPs (ground monitoring spider plates) at multiple locations along the Core Valley Lines Upgrade project across South Wales. “Using TECHNO-CRETE®
ELL Orders Up to 200 Siemens Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for the order of up to 200 additional Vectron locomotives. These new vehicles will be equipped with various power systems and will be designed for both freight and passenger operations. Siemens Mobility Vectron locomotive © Siemens Mobility The initial agreement includes
Railway Rockfalls – Big and Small Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 How Big Does a Rock Need To Be To Derail a Train? Some rocks, such as railway ballast, are often an integral part of the railway track system. However stray rocks coming from the surrounding environment can pose a real risk to railway operations and staff safety if they end up
Morocco to Acquire 168 New Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20230 Morocco’s national railway operator, ONCF has launched a tender for the acquisition of 168 new trains. This is part of ONCF’s ongoing development plan to strengthen the rail network and promote it as the preferred choice for sustainable and inclusive mobility. This project will also better prepare Morocco to co-host the 2030
US: Siemens Mobility to Supply New Light Rail Vehicles in St. Louis Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20230 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to supply up to 55 new light rail vehicles (LRVs) to Metro Transit for the St. Louis MetroLink network. These new vehicles will replace ageing rolling stock operating in St. Louis, Missouri. Metro Transit’s light rail vehicles The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved this 390.4
Connecting Ontario Northland with Onboard Passenger Wi-Fi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20230 Connecting Ontario Northland with Onboard Passenger Wi-Fi & Entertainment Offering safe, reliable transportation services to, from and across Northern Ontario. On November 15, 2023, Ontario Northland Transit Commission (ONTC) held a public event in Cochrane, Ontario introducing the new onboard Passenger Wi-Fi (by way of an Icomera X-Series mobile access router) and
Grev haftası için endüstri parantezleri Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20230 Grevler Avam Kamarası Ulaştırma Komitesi, Hükümeti Asgari Hizmet Düzeyindeki ‘demiryolu grevleri’ düzenlemelerini uygulamaya hazırlanırken riskleri göz ardı etmemeye ve ‘gerektiğinde ders almaya hazır olmaya’ çağırdı. Uyarı, aslef'in dokuz günlük fazla mesai yasağına başlaması ve yarından 8 Aralık'a kadar İngiltere'deki operatörlere grevler düzenlemeye hazırlanmasıyla geldi. Heyelan Ağı Demiryolu ve Güney Batı Demiryolu,
Porterbrooks Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter (RCC) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre. This technology could enable battery charging on non-electrified sections of the UK rail network using a 25kV power supply. It will be installed at Porterbrook’s Long Marston
Jewers Doors at Big 5 Global 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 Jewers Doors is excited to announce that they will be attending Big 5 Global 2023 from 4-7 December 2023. The show will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will feature 130+ talks and 2,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries. Meet Jewers Doors in the Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, Stand
Taking Charge of Decarbonisation at Rail Live! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 On 29 November, the opening day of Rail Live! showcased some of the ongoing decarbonisation initiatives underway in the rail industry. With the transition to electric power playing a key role in delivering more sustainable rail networks, the event highlighted the positive impact of a range of electrification projects worldwide. For example,
KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Green Loan for Railway Infrastructure in Norway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Green Loan for Railway Infrastructure in Norway KfW IPEX-Bank provides a NOK 1,148 million (approximately EUR 100 million) green loan facility for the Norwegian Bane NOR Eiendom. The loan will be disbursed in Norwegian kroner and is split in two equally sized tranches with maturities of 7 and
Alstom Unveils First Omneo Train for Transdev’s Marseille-Toulon-Nice Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20230 Alstom, Transdev and the South Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur Region have officially unveiled the first Omneo train set to operate on the Marseille-Toulon-Nice line in France. This future service has been enabled through the line becoming France’s first regional railway to be open to competition, breaking away from operator monopoly. These new 8-car trainsets, 110
GoMedia Avatars to Increase Passenger Accessibility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20230 GoMedia to Launch Personalised Avatars Direct to Passenger Devices to Increase Accessibility on Transport Networks GoMedia, a subsidiary of Icomera, is developing a ground-breaking solution to improve public transport accessibility for passengers using British Sign Language (BSL). The development and testing of the solution, called ‘Project Luna’, will be funded by
First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20230 The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This marks a significant milestone for the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast Digital Programme, which aims to make rail services more reliable and more sustainable through the implementation of digital signalling. Project lead
GBRTT Partnership to Deliver Locally-Accountable West Midlands Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has partnered with the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) to deliver a more locally accountable railway in the West Midlands. This collaboration will support the region’s Trailblazer Deeper Devolution Deal which was signed by the West Midlands Combined Authority and the UK government in
Hydrogen Colour Explained Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 Hydrogen colours made simple. Starting out along your hydrogen rail journey? Suffering colour confusion in all the media coverage? This handy guide explains what the colours of hydrogen mean and will help you navigate the rainbow, or perhaps trainbow, of colours used when referring to this power source. Hydrogen is a highly
Eurostar to Suspend Services between Amsterdam and London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 NS International has announced that Eurostar train services between the Netherlands and London, UK will be suspended for a period of six months due to renovation works at Amsterdam Central station. Eurostar services will not run between the Netherlands and the UK from June 2024 to January 2025 © NS International This announcement
UK Government Announces £5.3 Million in FOAK Grants Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The UK government is investing 5.3 million GBP in making railways more modern, efficient and accessible. This funding is part of the 2023 First of a Kind (FOAK) competition and is split between 17 projects. Six of these projects specifically focus on enhancing accessibility. This includes the use of AI technology to
UK: Dartmoor Line Celebrates 550,000 Passenger Journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The West Devon town of Okehampton recently held a community celebration for the second anniversary of its fully reopened Dartmoor Line. This was the first line to be reopened under the government’s Restoring Your Railway programme, which pledged more than 40 million GBP toward the project. Since being delivered 10 million GBP
Manfattura Testori’s Revamping of Historical Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 Being close to celebrating its 120th anniversary in 2024, Manifattura Testori was the supplier of the premium quality fabrics of the Orient Express in its first installation onboard. Thanks to these textile materials supplied to several other historical trains in Italy and Europe, today part of an archive of more than
Friday briefing: Green light for Castleford Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road has approved Castleford station, which has been rebuilt and is due to open soon. The ORR has worked with Network Rail to make sure that the station meets the required standards. The station’s second platform has been rebuilt and will be reopened. A new
India: Knorr-Bremse Equips Metro Trains for Bhopal and Indore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 Knorr-Bremse has been contracted by Alstom to equip 52 new Movia metro trains for Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) with braking and air conditioning systems. These trains will operate on the upcoming metro lines in Bhopal and Indore, India, which are currently under construction. The new Alstom Metros in Bhopal
The Integrated Railsoft System and mRails Application Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 Streamlining Railway Operations: The Integrated Railsoft System and mRails Application In an age where efficiency and safety are at the forefront of railway operations, Railsoft has emerged as an indispensable ally. The comprehensive suite of Railsoft modules has been engineered to address the multifaceted needs of modern railways, from rolling stock
KfW IPEX-Bank: Financing for NEoT Green Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank joins Credit Agricole CIB and La Banque Postale to strengthen NEoT Green Mobility’s multi-currency financing structure up to EUR 145 million. With the support of KfW IPEX-Bank, NEoT Green Mobility (NGM), an industry frontrunner in green mobility asset financing, extends its existing multi-currency financing structure capacity to attain EUR
Scotland: Network Rail Awards Contracts for Electrification of East Kilbride Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 Network Rail has awarded contracts valued at 61.5 million GBP for the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project in Scotland. The contracts have been awarded to Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines, Siemens, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland and WSP to deliver 22.4 single-track kilometres of electrified railway. This is part of the
Alstom to Equip RER Lines with NExTEO Signalling Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a 300 million EUR contract to equip the RER B and RER D lines in the Île-de-France region with the latest NExTEO signalling technology. The 12-year framework contract, which is one of the nation’s largest ever signalling contracts, was awarded by Île-de-France Mobilités, SNCF Réseau, SNCF Voyageurs
Icomera SureWAN 4.0 Raises the Connectivity Benchmark Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20230 Four Ways Icomera SureWAN 4.0 Raises the Connectivity Benchmark Since its invention, we’ve continuously improved upon Icomera’s core proprietary technology, SureWANTM, evolving the way in which the aggregation protocol works to not only meet but exceed new connectivity demands. SureWAN 4.0, the latest iteration of the technology, brings several optimisations over previous generations
First Electric Train Completes Test Runs on Glasgow-Barrhead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20230 Network Rail has announced that the first ScotRail electric train has completed test runs on the Glasgow-Barrhead line in Scotland. This marks a significant milestone for the line’s 63.3 million GBP electrification project. An electric train undergoing testing in Barrhead © Network Rail Between 7 and 8 November, the Class 380 completed test runs
Rail Live 2023: Innovation for J. LANFRANCO & Cie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20230 Rail Live 2023: Innovation and Opportunities for J. LANFRANCO & Cie Rail Live, the flagship event of the railway industry, will be held from November 29 to December 1, 2023 at IFEMA, Madrid. J. LANFRANCO & Cie will play a key role by presenting its products in Hall 4, Stand B052. Why
Amtrak Begins Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 In coordination with NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak has begun the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. The Sawtooth Bridges carry more than 400 Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains per day over tracks used by NJ TRANSIT, PATH and Conrail freight trains. As these services all come together at this location,
Austria: Siemens Completes Delivery of 21 Cityjet Trains in Vorarlberg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 Siemens Mobility has completed its delivery of 21 Desiro ML Cityjet trains to ÖBB for operation in Vorarlberg, Austria. This delivery was completed on schedule, with the first units having already covered over 1.7 million kilometres since December 2022. The last of 21 sets from the Desiro ML series was recently transferred
LiveEO Recognized as Tech Innovator by Gartner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 We are delighted to share the news that Gartner has identified LiveEO as a ‘Tech Innovator’ in the field of Earth Intelligence. This acknowledgement reflects our deep commitment to harnessing the power of Earth observation for actionable business insights. In the technology sector, a ‘Tech Innovator’ distinction from Gartner is synonymous with
CCS Publishes EPDs of Its Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 Complete Composite Systems is proud to announce that it has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two of its products, with more on the way. An EPD is a document that demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and transparency. It is based on a comprehensive and independently verified life cycle
Brightline to Deploy Autonomous Railway Inspection Technology in Florida Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 Brightline has awarded a contract to ENSCO Rail to provide autonomous railway inspection technology for its expanded Florida network. A Brightline train at Boca Raton station © Brightline ENSCO’s track geometry and rail wear measurement technology uses sensors and algorithms to measure rail parameters in real time and provide a comprehensive track condition
Upgrade Project Completed at Eurostar’s London Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Furrer+Frey has completed an upgrade project at Eurostar’s depot in London with the installation of moveable electrification equipment. Throughout this project, every road at Eurostar’s London Temple Mills depot has been equipped with conductor bar technology that can retract at the touch of a button. This will allow the depot staff
Alstom Delivers First Flexity Tram to Toronto Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Alstom has delivered the first of 60 new Flexity trams to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). This is part of a 275 million EUR (396 million CAD) order that was placed in 2021. The remainder of the vehicles will be delivered between now and early 2025. Flexity tram for Toronto © Alstom The new
4 Years of Railway Innovations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Annually we take a moment to catch our breath and look back to recognise the progress and achievements of our team as we celebrate Sensonics 4th birthday. We celebrate the successes and the Sensoniacs in our global offices that made them happen. If we think of Sensonic as a marriage of artificial intelligence
Newag to Supply 30 Dragon 2 Electric Locomotives to Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Newag has received a contract from Akiem to supply 30 Dragon 2 electric locomotives for operation in Central Europe. This order includes 10 multi-system 6-axle electric locomotives and 20 single-system 6-axle DC locomotives equipped with an access module. The contract also includes the option for Akiem to order another 50 locomotives in
First Rail Interiors Awards Results at RedCabin Rail Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Results of the First Rail Interiors Awards Announced at RedCabin Rail Summit in Vienna Awards programme created by a partnership between the Rail Interiors Show and RedCabin Six category winners unveiled at RedCabin’s Rail Interiors Innovation Summit in Vienna on 8th November Leading transport summit pioneer, RedCabin, in partnership with the Rail Interiors
Tunnels Take Shape Beneath New Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 Sydney Metro has provided an update on its tunnel boring machines (TBM) constructing the new 23-kilometre Western Sydney Airport (WSI) metro alignment in Greater Western Sydney. The TBMs, affectionately christened Eileen and Peggy, have been building two 5.5-kilometre southern tunnels from the airport’s Business area to its Aerotropolis. They are currently
California High-Speed Rail to Connect with Hollywood Burbank Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has reached an agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority that dismisses the Airport Authority’s lawsuit against the high-speed rail project. This new agreement will involve a collaborative process for the High-Speed Rail Authority to build a station with a direct connection to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR),
Testing Underway on London’s New Piccadilly Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 Testing of London’s new Piccadilly line trains, which are being built by Siemens Mobility, is now underway at a test centre in Germany and a climate chamber in Austria. The first of the newly-built trains for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Piccadilly line arrived at the Test and Validation Centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath,
Sweden: Alstom Completes Flexity Tram Delivery in Gothenburg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Alstom has delivered the 40th Flexity light rail vehicle to Gothenburg, Sweden. Delivery of the tram completes an order signed by both the manufacturer and the city’s Transit Authority, Göteborgs Spårvägar and Västtrafik, in 2016. The tram completes an order signed in 2016 © Alstom Alstom (then Bombardier) delivered the first of the 40
Liverpool Mayor Signs Rail Devolution Deal with Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have signed a trailblazer rail devolution deal that aims to deliver a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside. Under this agreement, the government will collaborate with the city to provide passengers with a simpler, more affordable and integrated transport
Alstom Plans to Cease Rolling Stock Production in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Derby City Council has responded to Alstom’s announcement that it plans to end rolling stock production in the city. Following talks with the government, Alstom has informed the Council that it must now plan to cease rolling stock production at its Litchurch Lane facility in Derby. This is due to delays in
ASLEF calls drivers out on strike again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Updated 10.57 ASLEF has announced a series of strikes by train drivers between 2 and 8 December, in its continuing dispute over pay. Unlike previous walkouts, the strikes will affect different operators in England each day, but there will also be a general overtime ban from 1 to 9 December. ASLEF general secretary
UK: Bradford’s New Train Station Receives Funding Boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a funding boost of 400,000 GBP as part of its commitment to build a brand-new railway station in Bradford. The additional funding, which has been provided to the local authority, comes on top of a 2 billion GBP investment to build both the
Stadler Prepares DB Locomotives for ETCS Rollout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 Deutsche Bahn (DB), Stadler and its engineering joint venture AngelStar are preparing locomotives in Germany for the European Train Control System (ETCS). This is the first time that German locomotives have been prepared for ETCS without the involvement of the locomotive manufacturer. Stadler is preparing locomotives for ETCS, paving the way for
Unlocking the Power of DC/AC Inverters Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 Unlocking the Power of DC/AC Inverters: Everything You Need to Know In the realm of power electronics, DC/AC inverters assume a pivotal role. These devices facilitate the conversion of direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC), a fundamental process for energizing a diverse array of systems and applications. DC/AC inverters are an integral component of power conversion, and
Path Forward for U.S. Infrastructure Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 This article first appeared in City Monitor – written by Gabriel Lopez-Bernal. The US’s bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 allocated hundreds of billions of dollars to upgrading our nation’s transit infrastructure. However, addressing existing challenges and bringing this infrastructure into the 21st century is easier said than done. To ensure the
Spain: FCH2RAIL Hydrogen Train Begins Testing on Torralba-Soria Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 Adif, Renfe and CAF have announced that the FCH2RAIL project has begun testing its bi-mode hydrogen demonstrator train on the Torralba-Soria line in Spain. This follows its first successful tests on Spain’s General Interest Railway Network (RFIG), which began in May on the section between Zaragoza and Canfranc. The FCH2RAIL hydrogen demonstrator
UK: Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Plans Brought Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Plans to open the first portion of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been brought forward and adjusted in response to ongoing complications related to HS2. Regional transport bosses are set to approve the installation of both a temporary stop and terminus to speed up the delivery of the new tram
TrainOptimizer Wins Red Cabin Rail Interiors Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 TrainOptimizer software wins the Red Cabin Rail Interiors Awards in the Technological Innovation of the Year category. The award was presented at the Rail Interiors Summit in Vienna, beating 15 other projects in this category. We are delighted that our Managing Director Bernhard Rüger was able to accept the award. TrainOptimizer software
London Northwestern Railway Deploys New Class 730 Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has introduced the first of its Class 730 electric passenger trains on the West Coast Main Line. These three-carriage Class 730/0 sub-class units will typically operate in pairs as 6-carriage trains. Due to their spacious interiors, the six-carriage Class 730/0s have a higher total capacity than the eight-carriage
Enhancing Railway Capacity, Safety and Productivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 The ASC DiSens® ECO-Rail digital accelerometer with CAN interface was specially developed to detect, monitor and help prevent subtle yet damaging vibrations impacting railroad construction and maintenance machines over time. Sensors used in the monitoring of railway stock and infrastructure management typically have to meet stringent technical criteria while resisting the
Alstom’s RER NG Train Inaugurated in Île-de-France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Île-de-France Mobilités, SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have inaugurated the RER New Generation (NG) train for the RER D and RER E lines in Île-de-France. This new model is more spacious, brighter and more accessible than older units operating on these lines and has been specifically designed for use in dense urban areas. The
Network Rail Upgrades Signalling in Cornwall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Network Rail has completed the first major stage of its project to modernise railway signalling across Cornwall, UK. With this milestone, passenger trains have now resumed service after 13 days of round-the-clock work between Tuesday 31 October and Sunday 12 November. This undertaking has involved replacing signals that have reached the end
Government to fund Bradford station planning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Money to pay for the first stage of work on a new station for Bradford has been announced, following the publication of the Network North proposals last month. The Network North schemes cover most of the country, and include projects in Devon and Cambridgeshire as well as the north of England.
US: Alstom to Modernise APM System at DFW Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20230 Alstom has signed a contract with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for the modernisation and replacement of its Skylink Automated People Mover (APM) system. This project will include the overhaul, retrofit or replacement of vehicle and wayside components for the airport’s APM to ensure continued safe and reliable operations. The Skylink
Back in the Railroad Country, China Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20230 After years of abstinence, we are back on site in China. Our sales manager Christian has already gathered feedback on performance and general market trends from existing customers. Important insights and impulses that are already being utilized in Erkrath. Now our sales engineer and deputy sales manager Roland pursues new and concrete
Fears grow over security of hundreds of jobs at Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20230 The first Class 730 electric units built by Alstom in Derby went into service with London Northwestern Railway this morning, when two three-car sets coupled in multiple worked the 06.04 from Bletchley to London Euston. But the launch has been overshadowed by reports that 600 jobs are set to be lost
Trenitalia Orders 30 ETR1000 High-Speed Trains from Hitachi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20230 Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 30 high-speed ETR1000 trains to Trenitalia. This deal is valued at 861 million EUR and also includes the option to provide a further 10 trains for an additional 287 million EUR. The ETR1000 trains are around 200 metres long, have capacity for 460 seated passengers
US: MBTA Launches Track Improvement Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has launched a Track Improvement Program that will eliminate all speed restrictions on its network by the end of 2024. The project aims to fix tracks and bring the infrastructure closer to a state of good repair to ensure it meets all applicable safety and
SBB to Purchase 10 New Trains in the Seetal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced a request for proposals for the supply of ten new single-deck multiple-unit trains for regional services in the Seetal valley. This tender also includes an option for 10 additional vehicles. These vehicles are anticipated to enter service in 2029 to replace 15 ageing GTW articulated railcars
Beacon Rail Orders 10 Vectron Locomotives for Rhine-Alpine Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 Rolling stock leasing company, Beacon Rail has ordered 10 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility to operate on the Rhine-Alpine corridor. These Vectron MS multi-system locomotives will facilitate operations from the Dutch North Sea to the Mediterranean without requiring the operator to change locomotives. They will be equipped with the European Train Control
AARCPS Showcases Network Rail and Rail for London Infrastructure Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 AARC Professional Services (AARCPS) specialises in advisory, consultancy and safety services for the rail sector. Recent projects have included working with Network Rail on updating its Health and Safety Management System and supporting Rail for London Infrastructure’s (RfLI) maintenance business ahead of the Elizabeth line entering passenger service. Here we share the
KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Financing for Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank provides around EUR 53 million for Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB), a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Köln, the infrastructure and services company of the city of Cologne, Germany. The funds will be used to procure e-buses and light rail systems, but also to finance smaller investments. Andreas Ufer, Member of the Management Board
Poland: CPK to Purchase Over 100 Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 CPK has announced that it will purchase more than 100 electric multiple units through its rolling stock procurement programme for Poland’s new high-speed network. In support of this project, the CPK rolling stock resolution has been adopted by the government with the approval of the Concept for the Provision of Passenger
HS2 Viaduct Passes One Mile Mark in Buckinghamshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 HS2 has passed the halfway point of construction on what is set to become Britain’s longest railway bridge in a milestone moment for the project. The viaduct, which is situated near Denham, Buckinghamshire, began construction in December 2021 and will carry services at speeds of up to 200mph over two miles
Expanded Rail Station to Open at Gatwick Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 Network Rail has announced that its renovation and expansion of Gatwick Airport rail station will open on 21 November. This project aims to enhance journeys from train to plane to provide passengers with easier, faster and more reliable services. The newly upgraded station will greatly benefit passengers on Gatwick Express and Southern
ASC Sensors and CETEST Elevate Testing Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 ASC Sensors and CETEST Elevate Testing Standards in the Transport Industry ASC sensor solutions help Spanish test and analysis center CETEST address critical measuring and testing challenges to provide unrivalled monitoring outcomes. Our partner CETEST offers a range of important testing, engineering and monitoring services to transport and other industries. As one
Revolutionising Railway Management with ERP Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 RAILSoft: Revolutionising Railway Management with Integrated ERP Solutions In the fast-evolving railway industry, where efficient management of complex operations is the key to success, RAILSoft emerges as a beacon of innovation. Developed by the adept team at Petrosoft.pl, RAILSoft is an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system designed to enhance the effectiveness
LNER Orders 10 Tri-Mode Trains from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has selected CAF as the successful bidder to deliver 10 tri-mode trains to operate on the East Coast Main Line. These new trains will be based on CAF’s Civity UK platform and will be capable of running in electric, battery or diesel mode. Their operation will reduce
SBB Cargo Opens New Workshop in Chiasso Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 SBB Cargo has opened a new workshop in Chiasso, Switzerland for reprofiling locomotives, freight wagons and multiple units. This milestone follows one and a half years of construction and an investment of more than 12 million CHF (12.5 million EUR). New SBB Cargo workshop opened in Chiasso on 3 November © SBB Cargo The
Jewers Doors at London Build Expo 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 Jewers Doors is excited to announce that they will be attending London Build Expo 2023 from 15-16 November 2023. The show will take place at Olympia London’s Grand Hall and will feature 500+ speakers across 8 conference stages, CPD training workshops, 350+ exhibitors, entertainment, celebrity guests, networking parties, live music and
Thursday briefing: Midland Main Line reopens after urgent embankment repair Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 The normal train service on the Midland Main Line between Kettering and Leicester has been restored, after a six-day closure to allow an embankment south of Market Harborough to be stablised. Network Rail engineers worked day and night to install soil nails into the side of the embankment, and then
Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab Located in Bangkok, the lab will undertake development of Digital Mobility and Signalling solutions, expanding the company’s capability in smart mobility The newly expanded lab, with over 277 m2, brings the total lab space at Alstom Thailand to over 2000 m2 and
Calling for Fairer Fares in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 By Norman Baker, Director of External Affairs, Campaign for Better Transport Rail travel should be affordable. It’s one of the greenest ways to travel and as we try to reduce carbon emissions from transport rail should be seen as the default mode where possible. Yet travelling by train can be expensive
Alstom to Build Depot in Bucharest for Coradia Stream Passenger Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Alstom has invested 50 million EUR in building a modern depot in central Bucharest to provide maintenance services for the city’s new electric Coradia Stream passenger trains. For this project, Alstom has acquired 30,000 square metres of land, with the inclusion of several buildings on Calea Grivitei in central Bucharest. This
Australia: Hitachi Rail Upgrades AutoHaul™ Interlocking System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Hitachi Rail is upgrading the interlocking system for Rio Tinto’s autonomous heavy haul rail network, AutoHaul™ in Western Australia. In 2019, Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto launched the world’s first fully autonomous heavy-haul rail operation, which is capable of moving one million tonnes of iron ore a day between 17 iron
TfL and Google to Introduce Street View for Busy London Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) and Google have announced a collaboration to bring Google Street View capabilities to a number of London’s busiest Tube stations. The project, which will see Google capturing Street View imagery over the course of the next several weeks, is intended to aid passengers in planning journeys throughout
Sydney Metro Completes Test Run from Tallawong to Sydenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20230 A Sydney Metro train has completed its first test run from Tallawong to Sydenham. This is the latest milestone in the testing and commissioning programme that began earlier this year ahead of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest route opening in 2024. Metro train completes first journey from Tallawong to Sydenham © Sydney
Draft Great British Railways Bill disappoints industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20230 A draft Rail Reform Bill which would set up the new ’guiding mind’ Great British Railways has been included in the King’s Speech in the House of Lords. Briefing notes published by the Government say: ‘Given the scale and complexity of the changes being made to the sector, it is right
Amtrak Awarded Nearly $10 Billion for NEC Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded nearly 10 billion USD to Amtrak for the modernisation of critical infrastructure and stations and to support a future increase in ridership on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). This funding will be used to replace ageing tunnels, bridges and tracks; improve safety, reliability and travel