Bristol Temple Meads Launches Audio Guide for Sight Impaired Travellers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Network Rail has launched an audio guide to help blind and partially sighted people navigate their way around Bristol Temple Meads Station. This has become tougher since work began on the renovation of the station’s historic roof, prompting the arrival of scaffolding towers and new one-way systems in addition to areas
Real-time Video Surveillance: Safer, Reliable Transport Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Utilising Real-time Video Surveillance to Maintain Safer, More Reliable Transport Networks Despite research demonstrating the low risk of COVID-19 transmission through the use of public transit, especially where safeguards such as the use of face masks and increased frequency of surface cleaning have been put in place[1], the perception of the
Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define Rolling Stock Interiors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define the Next Generation of Rolling Stock Interiors According to Future of Rail Interiors Survey Flexible seating layouts that enable train operators to tailor interiors to passenger numbers and routes will have the biggest positive impact on the onboard experience, according to the second Future of
How Would You Navigate the World If You Couldn’t See? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 A conversation with Icomera and its subsidiary, GoMedia, about Visor, their solution that enables the blind and visually impaired to navigate their way around transportation stations and rail platforms – independently, without the need for expensive, fixed infrastructure. Accessibility – when we think of that word in terms of transport, we
Advances in the Field of Predictive Maintenance CBM Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 Masats hosted the Quo Vadis CBM workshop on 20 October organised by IN-MOVE by Railgrup and the members of the #CBM Working Group, of which Masats is a member. The workshop allowed to share efforts and to know the vision of operators, constructors and components industry, in this field of Predictive
Zonegreen Aces Wimbledon Rail Depot Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Sheffield-based rail specialists, Zonegreen, have equipped one of the busiest maintenance depots in the country with state-of-the-art safety technology. South Western Railway’s Wimbledon Traincare Depot in London is now using Zonegreen’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) to protect staff from train movements. The firm worked with Octavius Infrastructure to deliver the
Alstom to Open New Regional Office in Saudi Arabia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 Alstom is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a new regional office and HealthHub digital centre in Riyadh. This will support the country’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop its rail infrastructure. The HealthHub digital centre will start monitoring a fleet of 748 cars in real-time for Riyadh Metro, Jeddah
Accessible to All: Overcoming Barriers to Passenger Transport Use Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Accessible to All: Digital Technologies Overcoming Physical and Linguistic Barriers to Passenger Transport Use In this article, we spoke to Sven Koster, Head of New Business Development and Innovation for our GoMedia team, and Lynn Bacigalupo, Project Manager for Icomera in North America, about delivering more accessible passenger transport experiences across
UAE: Etihad Rail Completes Tracklaying in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20220 Etihad Rail has completed tracklaying works on the main line in Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah as part of the last package of Stage Two of the UAE National Rail Network project. The main line of the UAE National Rail Network extends from Ghuweifat on the border of the Kingdom of
It’s Time to Talk Women and Innovation: SITCE Katrine Marçal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Author, Speaker, Innovator: It’s Time to Talk Women and Innovation With SITCE Keynote Katrine Marçal With an eye on an innovative future, the 2022 edition of the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) will discuss the latest developments transforming urban mobility. Held in a city where innovation shines through, the world
High Voltage Growth & Expanding Markets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Metrology firm CoMech has the measure of the rail industry with plans for a new high-voltage laboratory and work with the universities of Derby and Loughborough. We talk to managing director Keith Pallet about real graft, financial control and high-voltage growth. It came as a shock to the management at CoMech when
Convincing Trade Fair Presence of TSL-ESCHA GmbH Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 Last week, TSL presented its current product portfolio and numerous innovations to a wide audience at two trade fairs simultaneously. InnoTrans in Berlin (20 – 23 September 2022) The trade fair team was pleased with the lively participation at the new trade fair stand in Hall Hub 27, Stand 480. We particularly
Cybersecurity for Railway Is a Minimum, Not a Plus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 If your railway telecoms and signaling infrastructure is a mix of historic existing equipment and new, modern technology, you are not alone! With typical product lifecycles of over 20 years and a planned move from GSM-R to FRMCS from 2026, today’s railways face several challenges when it comes to detecting and
How RAILSoft Improved PKP Energetyka’s Infrastructure Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 PKP Energetyka – How RailSoft Improved the Work of the Infrastructure Service Date of implementation: 2016 – 2017Number of implemented modules: 24 PKP Energetyka S.A. has been operating in the Polish market since 2001. The main task of the company is to sell and supply electricity to traction and business customers. The
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Rail Safety Week: September 19-25th 2022 – North America Over 200 Americans, 20 Canadians and 200 Europeans die each year in railroad crossing accidents. As consequences for accidents involving trains and cars or pedestrians are rarely minor, one of the clear focus points for Rail Safety Week is preventing these accidents
RAILSOFT – Supporting Virtually All Railway Processes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 RAILSOFT is railway ERP class platform having over 60 modules for comprehensive management of a railway enterprise (small, medium and large companies) available in various language versions. New software versions are delivered to the system (as part of the Maintenance service), which introduce updates to changes in regulations and new functionalities
Join the Yeltech Team: Tech Support Engineer Vacancy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Join the Yeltech Team: Tech Support Engineer Vacancy At Yeltech, we create smart remote monitoring solutions to help save money and lives by using IoT technology (Internet of Things). We move fast because the world can’t wait! We are growing our company; we would love you to be part of our
KONČAR Group Brings Low-Floor Electric Tram to InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 KONČAR Group Brings Low-Floor Electric Tram to InnoTrans before Final Delivery to Latvia KONČAR Group brings the latest high-tech rail solutions to InnoTrans, including the flagship TMK 2300 LT low-floor tram, which will be delivered to a customer in Latvia after fair exhibition. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for
Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Taking place from 9 – 11 May 2023 at the NEC, in Birmingham, the UK’s number one event for the entire railway industry will bring together the whole rail community. Railtex 2023 offers a unique opportunity to experience state of
Innovative Track Warning System // ZÖLLNER & SYSTRA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 Innovative Track Warning System for ETCS Level 2 lines ZÖLLNER Signal and French Partner SYSTRA have developed a warning system using train traffic information from the communication between RBC and the Interlocking. This solution can be installed on ETCS Level2 lines without modifying existing signalling infrastructure. Operational Efficiency and Simplicity of Deployment The
InnoTrans 2022: PaxLife to Highlight Passenger-Related Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Innotrans 2022: PaxLife Innovations to highlight passenger-related services combined in a single software platform – efficient, cost-effective, scalable. PaxLife Innovations GmbH recognizes the growing challenge for transport operators to deliver, in a highly flexible, cost-effective and streamlined way, information and services that provide an exceptional passenger experience. You can see the PaxLife
UAE: Etihad Rail Connects ICAD Railway Freight Terminal to National Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 Etihad Rail has successfully connected the national rail network’s main line with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi’s (ICAD) railway freight terminal, which is currently under construction. Once complete, the 2.7 million square-foot building will be the UAE’s largest inland railway freight terminal, consisting of 22 buildings and major structures to
What to Expect from the IRFC 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 What to Expect from Session 2 of the International Rail Forum & Conference 2022 The IRFC 2022 conference will take place from 5 to 7 October – roughly in the middle of the Czech Presidency of the EU Council. It will therefore provide an opportunity to partially assess whether the Czech Republic’s
AUWEKO Supplies to ÖBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 AUWEKO Supplies to ÖBB AUWEKO GmbH has won a Europe-wide tender from ÖBB as a framework contract partner, and has already supplied the railroad company with several hundred stainless steel waste bins and ashtrays. The German company is an experienced manufacturer of high-end waste and recycling systems for public spaces. Well acquainted
SWR Trials Tech Designed to Improve Accessibility for Customers with Vision Loss Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a three-month trial of a new app designed to improve station accessibility. SWR is the first train operator to use the myEyes app, which can guide passengers from a station entrance to a platform’s assisted boarding point via audio directions. SWR leads the way in industry
Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Rail safety specialists, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, are enhancing the protection offered to maintenance workers across Ireland, as part of an extensive programme of depot upgrades. So far, the firm has completed safety improvements at four Irish Rail facilities and is designing bespoke protection systems for
IRFC to Introduce Direction of Czech and European Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 IRFC 2022 Conference to Introduce Direction of Czech as Well as European Rail Transport The International Rail Forum & Conference will take place from 5–7 October 2022, during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. It will therefore be possible to partially assess whether the Czech Republic’s priorities for
Doubts remain over Transpennine upgrade, says Audit Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The project to upgrade the railway across the Pennines has received qualified approval from the National Audit Office, but in a new report published today it warns that there are still many challenges to overcome and that is it is not clear how the intended benefits will be achieved. The report
Lockhart Joins PowerRail Mobile Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 PowerRail is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lockhart to Director of Mobile Sales. In this new role, John will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating commercial sales of PowerRail Mobile Maintenance services. PMM is a division of PowerRail Locomotive Services that provides a variety of mobile services to the Rail
Saudi Arabia: SYSTRA Signs Contract to Design AlUla tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 SYSTRA has been chosen to design the future tramway for AlUla, a city in northwest Saudi Arabia. Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop the country, the tramway will provide improved access to AlUla and the wider area’s architectural, historical and archaeological sites. The contract, signed on 1 July
SŽ – VIT Passes ECM Surveillance Audit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 A surveillance audit was held at SŽ – VIT in late May earlier this year to renew the company’s certification as an Entity in Charge of Maintenance under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/779. The audit included assessing the management system of IV maintenance function based on the documentation presented, checking compliance
Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Not All Real-Time Passenger Information Is Created Equal There’s little question in the transit industry about the value of providing Real-time Passenger Information (RTPI) to passengers. RTPI has been found to increase ridership, reduce perception of wait time, and even make passengers feel safer. Today, the
Spain: Thales Begins Valladolid Eastern Bypass Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Thales has begun drafting the construction project for the installation of signalling and telecommunications on the 17.5km Eastern Bypass in Valladolid, Spain, following the award of the contract by Adif in January. The project has received funds of more than 17.8 million EUR from the European Union’s Next Generation funds. The 17.5km
Digital Fallback Increases Availability of Audio Communication Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Digital Fallback Increases Availability and Cost-Efficiency of Audio Communication Systems “Dear passengers, welcome aboard the intercity train to Ghent and Antwerp Central Station. The next stop is Waregem.” On-board communication means reliable audio broadcasts. In this respect, the architecture of the on-board audio communication system must be carefully considered. To ensure
Exploring Speech-to-Text to Enhance On-Board Communication Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Siri and Alexa may be the most famous examples of speech-to-text technology for daily tasks or questions in business-to-consumer contexts. At Televic GSP, we strongly believe that the underlying principles can counter a tricky issue in the railway sector: the understanding of on-board audio announcements. Steven Lauwereins, our Research Lead, tells
Improving Level Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Improving Level Crossing Safety Thursday 9th June 2022 – International Level Crossing Awareness Day “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is a phrase attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century. The phrase, in fact, is a misquote. But it represents a valid
A Conversation with Railway Depot Specialist Emeg Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 In the midst of a busy year for Emeg, we caught up with Emeg Group President Carl Backhouse to hear about some of the company’s past, prestigious successes as well as exciting, upcoming projects. Railway-News (RN): You provide mechanical and electrical engineering services for the rail sector. Your headquarters are in
Emeg® Group’s Highlights from Middle East Rail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 As you may or may not know, Emeg Group were Gold Sponsors at Middle East Rail 2022 in Abu Dhabi last week. We had a great time in the UAE’s capital city, even if it was under rather sad circumstances following the recent passing of the nation’s President, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Middle
“World of Freight” WOF Summit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 “World of Freight” WOF Summit 2022 May 4-5 2022 | Vienna, Austria 14 dynamic panel discussions and keynotesOver 50 speakers shared their experienceInternational attendanceWOF Connect & Charity evening event The 1st Annual WOF Summit Vienna brought together key players in the logistics and supply chain of the CEE region. The hybrid event took
Ricardo Appointed as Independent Safety Assessor for skyTran PRT System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Ricardo Appointed as Independent Safety Assessor for skyTran Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Technology Safety experts to appraise visionary system that utilises maglev technology to provide on-demand, high-speed urban transit skyTran, the US-based developer of an innovative Personal Rapid Transit solution, has chosen Ricardo to perform a rigorous safety assessment of its magnetic
SYSTRA Consortium to Ensure Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border RTS Link Meets Safety Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 A SYSTRA-led consortium has been chosen to provide independent certification for the Straits of Johor cross-border rapid transit system (RTS) link that will connect Malaysia and Singapore. Artist’s impression of RTS cross-border link station The new link is scheduled to go into service in late 2026, carrying passengers four kilometres between the
Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Train and Station Innovation for Performance (TSIP) is maximising the benefits of smart technology to bring improvements to passenger experience, employee safety plus operations and maintenance. Through vigorous use case testing TSIP is accelerating the time to deployment for new digital, connected technologies. Network Rail
Smart Lifetime Extension for a Sustainable Railway Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Smart Lifetime Extension Makes Your Railway Fleet LastIntelligent technology is becoming increasingly decisive for passenger information systems. Consequently, the maintenance of your software deserves as much attention as that of your infrastructure. A new approach is therefore required, especially since market trends are pushing for more sustainable solutions. To increase the
Train driver walked between shunting trains, inquest hears Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 A West Midlands Trains driver who was killed at Tyseley depot in Birmingham on 14 December 2019 had walked between two trains for no apparent reason, an inquest jury has heard. Abdul Rehan, 64, had just returned his train to the depot but left his cab on the wrong side,
Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Ricardo will soon complete its Independent Safety Assessment of a signalling technology for a new Maglev system in China’s Hunan Province. The Phoenix Maglev Cultural Tourism Project will connect the ancient city of Fenghuang, a renowned tourist location, to China’s high-speed
Building up to Sydney Build Expo 2022: Australia’s Leading Construction, Architecture & Infrastructure Expo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Australia’s top built environment experts will meet with industry businesses and vendors at the annual Sydney Build Expo 2022. Taking place on the 1st & 2nd of June, 2022, the event will showcase the latest in equipment, innovations and developments across Australia’s Construction, Architecture and Infrastructure Industries. Returning after the last year’s
LiveEO Invites Industry to Join New Partner Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 LiveEO Invites Industry to Join New Partner Program The leading provider of satellite-based analytics and solutions for infrastructure operators, LiveEO, launches a new partnership program designed to give different types of partners the right framework to bring the best solutions, technologies, services to market, and support a growing customer base. When companies
CAF Secures Foothold in Saudi Arabia with New SAR Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 CAF has signed a new contract with state-owned railway operator Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) that will support the country’s strategic transport plan: Vision 2030. CAF trains in Saudi Arabia are equipped with CAF’s LeadMind solution The contract, valued at roughly 200 million euros (219.33m USD), covers the maintenance of SAR’s fleet of
Daktronics Expands Factories to Support Demand for LED Displays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 Daktronics Expands Factories to Support Demand for LED Displays Doubling production capabilities for SMD product lines increases capacity to meet growing demand while also creating additional jobs As demand in the audiovisual marketplace continues to rise, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, is currently expanding production capabilities in multiple factory locations to
Product Release Webinar: Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring for Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20220 Product Release Webinar: Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring for Railways Join us when we demonstrate our new Ground Deformation Monitoring Solution for Railway operators for the first time to a public audience. Ground subsidence is a constant danger to railway networks. Too much tension can lead to leakages with devastating environmental and economic
New Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring Solution for Railways Launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Automated Risk Analytics with SAR Data: New Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring Solution for Pipelines & Railways Launched Ground movement poses a largely invisible threat to pipelines and railway networks that is costly to monitor and can lead to incidents with severe economic and environmental consequences. LiveEO today announces an automated solution
Pfaff-silberblau Verkehrstechnik Awarded Contract for Riyadh Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20220 Pfaff-silberblau Verkehrstechnik Awarded Contract Worth Millions for the Riyadh Metro Mega-Project The Kissing-based company has prevailed despite tough international competition and will supply its powerful lifting systems for today’s most prestigious transport project in existence. In the battle between contractors to supply lifting technology for the maintenance of subway trains as part
National Rail sets out to attract commuters with coffee Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20220 National Rail sets out to attract commuters with coffee Legal facemask requirements end in England today, but train operators will continue to encourage their use, while they remain compulsory on Transport for London services. Meanwhile, National Rail operators are attempting to attract commuters back on board by offering them free coffee,
Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Hitachi Rail’s depot in Doncaster is improving its already excellent safety measures and standards, courtesy of Sheffield-based experts, Zonegreen, to ensure staff enjoy enhanced protection, no matter where they are working. Zonegreen’s siding warning system alerts personnel to imminent train movements, allowing them to reach
Transport minister steps down Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Transport minister steps down Scottish transport minister Graeme Dey has resigned from the Holyrood government. He said the cause of his departure is 'health-related', and that he was unable to give his responsibility 'everything it rightly requires and deserves'. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Mr Dey had been 'highly effective' and
Hitachi Rail to Operate and Maintain Riyadh Women’s University Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 Hitachi Rail has won the contract to operate and maintain the autonomous metro at Princess Nora bint Abdul Rahman University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The university is the largest women’s university in the world, with 60,000 enrolled students. The contract, worth 72.5 million euros, has a runtime of three years. Due to
UAE Railways Program Officially Launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20210 The UAE Railways Program, a long-term strategy for the Emirates’ railway sector, has been officially launched at a special event at Dubai’s EXPO 2020, which is taking place from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The UAE Railways Program, a long-term strategy for the Emirates’ railway sector, has been officially
UAE National Rail Network Tunnels Completed Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20210 Etihad Rail has completed the excavation of nine tunnels two months ahead of schedule. The milestone was celebrated with a ceremony attended by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Federal Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince
Alstom Formally Opens New Indian Manufacturing Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20210 Alstom formally opened its new manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India with a ceremony attended by France’s Ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, and Alstom India and South Asia Managing Director Alain Spohr. Spread across 15 acres, and with an installed capacity of 2.1 million hours, it’s the largest components manufacturing facility in
SŽ – VIT Renews ECM Certificate According to Regulation (EU) 2019/779 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 SŽ – VIT Renews Its ECM Certificate According to Regulation (EU) 2019/779 To extend its ECM status, SŽ – VIT has recently applied for a re-assessment of its maintenance system pursuant to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/779.The audit evaluated the maintenance delivery function (F4) by verifying relevant maintenance documents and other
Are Your Staff Industry Compliant? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20210 A recent survey showed 75% of employers feel their existing competency management tools could be improved by an integrated marketplace. It is an exciting time for the UK’s civil engineering industry with plenty of significant projects on the horizon. This work is increasing pressure on project managers, many of which are
Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 RedCabin’s second annual Railway Interior Innovation Summit will take place from 9- 10 November 2021 – hosted by Irish Rail.In-person summit features keynote speeches, product launches, panel discussions and interactive working groups from Deutsche Bahn, Alstom, ÖBB, Mormedi, PriestmanGoode, VBK, ELeather, Vivarail,
Webinar: Delivering an Optimal on-Board Audio Experience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 Careful planning and dimensioning of a high-quality on-board railway audio system is essential in order to ensure public address (PA) announcements are intelligible under all circumstances. Also when handling passenger calls for aid or answering crew intercom calls, intelligibility of audio conversations is crucial. And, there is more to on-board audio
Alstom and Plastic Omnium to Develop Onboard Hydrogen Storage Systems for the Rail Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 Alstom and Plastic Omnium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of high-end hydrogen storage systems for the railway sector. L-R: Christophe Gourlay, Chief Procurement Officer Alstom, Thierry Best, Chief Commercial Officer Alstom, Christian Kopp, President and CEO of Plastic Omnium Clean Energy Systems and
Northern leaders set out plans to ‘decide and deliver’ transport strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20210 Northern leaders set out plans to 'decide and deliver' transport strategy A conference in Leeds is hearing today how the region's leaders have been putting together plans for a 'new north', but they are warning that their ambitions will need more cash – and more powers devolved from Westminster. Transport for
Cloud Convergence – What Directors Need to Know Part 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20210 Partnership in Control In Part One I looked at the need for TOCs to outsource IT and OT services carefully and to recognise it takes two to provide service. This following article places the onus on both the client and the supplier to agree IT and operational security best practice, to
Train passengers offered journey updates via WhatsApp Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20210 Rail passengers in the UK can now receive alerts by WhatsApp when their train is delayed or cancelled. The Rail Delivery Group (RDG) said travellers can get tailored information about disruption, alternative routes and how busy carriages are expected to be through the messaging app. Also see The alerts were previously only
Alstom Promotes Hydrogen Trains as a Route to Sustainable Mobility in the Middle East and North Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 Alstom is working closely with regional transportation authorities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to support a transition to a low-carbon transport system. This includes showcasing a number of its mobility solutions including its hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint. Coradia iLint hydrogen train The region’s governments are already taking steps towards
Renfe Joins US High Speed Rail Association Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20210 Renfe has operated high-speed trains in Spain for almost 30 years, the second country in the world in terms of high-speed lines, with more than 1,800 miles in service. Internationally, the company operates the new 281m high-speed rail line in Saudi Arabia linking the cities of Medina and Mecca via King
Virtually Unlimited Onboard WiFi Bandwidth for Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20210 Enabling Virtually Unlimited Onboard WiFi Bandwidth for Passengers to Stream Media, While Preserving the Vehicles’ Existing Cellular Network for Other Uses The New Era of Media Streaming Media consumption patterns are changing dramatically. Traditional linear TV is experiencing a significant decline and shift in viewership towards streaming platforms. In the United States,
Etihad Rail Completes Excavation of Gulf Railway’s Longest Rail Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20210 Etihad Rail has completed the excavation of the longest railway tunnel on the Gulf Railway as part of the development of a national rail network in the United Arab Emirates. The 1.8km tunnel runs under the Al Hajar Mountains into the emirate of Fujairah. The tunnel is part of Package D
Content Changes Are Now Synchronised through OBIS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 What Is OBIS? On-Board Information Services, better known as OBIS is a service deployed by passenger operating companies and are commonly found on rail and bus services. Key information can be provided to the passenger, such as: Real-Time passenger journey Operational information Multi-media infotainment and advertising Typical Examples Synchronous visual and audio communication to passengers, better
Industry welcomes improved station accessibility plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 THE Rail Delivery Group has welcomed a Department for Transport plan to make stations easier to use for less able passengers. The DfT says a 'major audit' of all stations, which was outlined in the Williams-Shapps rail review, has now started, with the intention of seeing what improvements should be made
Solutions for Crew Accommodation – Comfortable, Low Cost, Personalised Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20210 Best Solutions for Crew Accommodation – Comfortable, Cost Saving, Personalised Ideas, Tools and Solutions for Crew Management Xenia is a global provider with 30 years’ specialisation in crew services management. We support the rail companies with their hotel and transfer needs, planned or last minute, both for staff and customers. Immediate response is
Providing Passenger Info beyond PIS Regulation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20210 Providing Passenger Info beyond PIS Regulation The Technical Specifications for Interoperability for Persons with Reduced Mobility (TSI-PRM) and people with disabilities has a strong influence on European players in the railway sector. However, we believe that it’s necessary to go beyond these specifications in order to offer every customer an excellent
Crossrail: ‘no short cuts’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20210 BOTH Crossrail Ltd and Transport for London have responded to today's National Audit Office report, which says that 'although cost increases and schedule delays are in line with Crossrail Ltd's 2020 estimates, they exceed the available budget and there are still significant issues that could arise'. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said:
Crossrail over budget again, report reveals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20210 THE troubled London Crossrail project is pushing at the boundaries of its budget yet again, in spite of repeated attempts to rescue the project while keeping within existing resources. The Elizabeth Line across London was due to open in December 2018, but delays have pushed back the opening date by years,
Zonegreen Marks End of Epic Crown Point Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20210 Rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, have successfully concluded a two-year installation of their flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the Crown Point maintenance facility in Norwich. Zonegreen returned to the depot last month to equip a final two roads with its innovative safety system, taking the total number of protected roads
UWC’s Russian-Made Flat Cars Approved for Operation on European Rail Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 United Wagon Company (UWC), Russia’s largest manufacturer of freight cars, has obtained vehicle type approval for its Sggrs(s) 80-foot six-axle and Sgmmns 40-foot four-axle flat cars from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). This allows the railcars to be operated on European networks. UWC’s Russian-made flat cars approved for operation on
National Railway Museum & Locomotion welcome first visitors of the year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon have reopened for the first time this year. Since tickets were released two weeks ago, 10,219 people have booked their free tickets to visit the National Railway Museum, with another 5,441 people booking to visit Locomotion in Shildon. Also see The railway museums
Full HRA Awards results: record entries; Dartmouth Steam Railway big winners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20210 The Dartmouth Steam Railway were the big winners at the 2021 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards – which were hosted virtually due to COVID-19. Closely beating Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Didcot Railway Centre, the Seaton Tramway and the Statfold Barn Railway, Dartmouth scooped the Outstanding Visitor Attraction for a
Free tickets as National Railway Museum reveal reopening plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20210 Curatorial Team Assistant Martyn Halman prepares SECR D Class No. 737 ahead of reopening. Photos: Charlotte Graham Families and rail enthusiasts will soon be able to visit the National Railway Museum, as free tickets are released from today (April 26). The museum temporarily closed as part of the national lockdown on
The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety The risks that rail maintenance staff face during their day-to-day work are undeniable; high-speed vehicles, high-voltage electricity and powerful machinery combine to make modern depots potentially deadly places to work. This is further compounded by the growing number of vehicles on the network, putting increasing pressure
Rail minister challenges industry to cut costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20210 THE government has challenged the rail industry to pioneer new ways of working and to halve the time and reduce the cost of completing infrastructure projects, with the launch of the next stage of Rail Project SPEED. In a speech at the Project SPEED conference today, hosted by the Rail Industry
Lady of Legend to headline at Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20210 No. 2999 Lady of Legend. Photos: Frank Dumbleton/SVR The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced No. 2999 Lady of Legend will be the star guest of the railway’s Spring Steam Up in April. This unique locomotive is the only Saint class engine in existence and is set to prove a big draw
Passenger Experience Is Made Better with Nomad’s Engage Portal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20210 By Sam Taylor, Digital Marketing and Insights Executive and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture First impressions always count! Often, the first point of contact that passengers have with a transport operator’s onboard services is when they log into the WiFi service. Therefore, the train operator must provide an attractive
TMH Ships Two Shunting Locomotives to Mongolia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20210 Russian locomotive and rail equipment manufacturer TMH has shipped two shunting locomotives to Mongolia. A TMH TEM18DM shunting locomotive for Mongolia © TMH The units, type TEM18DM, will go to Mongolia’s national railway operator Ulaanbataar Railway. These two locomotives are part of a contract signed in 2019 that will remain active until the
Unipart Rail Sites Awarded Sword of Honour from the British Safety Council Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20210 Unipart Rail was one of 61 organisations worldwide that achieved a Sword of Honour, which is awarded to companies which have demonstrated excellence in the management of health and safety risks at work. In order to compete for the Sword of Honour, we first had to achieve the maximum five stars
Zonegreen Depot Safety on Right Wavelength Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20200 Rail safety specialists, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, have launched the new MK III control panel for their flagship depot protection system that uses the latest contactless technology. The new road end control panel offers a fast, efficient way to operate the firm’s Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS), via an RFID interface. Zonegreen’s new RFID
High-Quality Media Experience Onboard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20200 High-Quality Media Experience Onboard with Optimized 4G Use Ralf Cabos © PaxLife Innovations Ralf Cabos, Founder and CEO of Potsdam-based PaxLife Innovations startup, explains how to answer, with today’s technology, passengers’ evolving demands for increased bandwidth, uninterrupted connectivity and personalised travel experience. Q: PaxLife originally started to connect aircraft passengers to the digital
Wearing Personal Warning Devices Improves Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20200 Climate change and the resulting vast increase in the environmental awareness of railway infrastructure managers has led to a rise in vegetation management in order to keep tracks from becoming overgrown. Severe storms cause unexpected track closures (due to fallen trees) and at the same time, a reduction in the amount
Why It’s Vital the Rail Industry Supports STEM Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20200 The rail industry is a thriving sector to work in with endless career opportunities. Yet, there is a serious skills shortage that urgently needs to be addressed. EngineeringUK anticipates there is a shortfall of between 37,000 to 59,000 across core engineering roles, despite there being an annual demand of 124,000.
New Vegetation Management Scheme Cuts Storm Damage by 25% Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20200 Vegetation management at Deutsche Bahn © Deutsche Bahn AG | Claudia Münchow For two years now a team of experts has taken care of the forests along the railway lines. Deutsche Bahn’s vegetation management has been expanded. More than a thousand foresters and other employees are now responsible for ensuring the lineside
Alstom Now Fully Certified for Latest Onboard and Trackside ETCS Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20200 ETCS is a highly efficient train control system. It cuts down maintenance costs and delivers improvements in safety, reliability, punctuality and capacity. Consequently, ETCS is being used more and more outside of Europe, for example in countries like Australia, India, Taiwan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. The first project that will
Zonegreen Achieves Australian Hat Trick Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20200 A Sydney rail depot has become the first in New South Wales and third across Australia to call on Sheffield safety specialists, Zonegreen, to improve working conditions for staff. The firm has installed its flagship New Generation Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the Auburn depot, to replace outdated manual safety
Severn Valley Railway receives lifeline government grant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 9, 20200 The Severn Valley Railway is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government, thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. The Railway was preparing to welcome the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddlestone MP, who will meet the
Siemens Mobility Wins German Mobility Award for RRX Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20200 The Rhine-Ruhr Express (RRX) project stands out for its general dimension and its scale of innovation. Siemens Mobility has been supplying the trains and is also delivering the maintenance. In total, Siemens delivered 84 Desiro HC regional trains and it will maintain the fleet until 2050. The final train will
CoMech Celebrate RISQS Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20200 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
Zonegreen Extends Staff Safety at Manchester Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20200 Working with main contractor, Stobart Rail, Zonegreen has implemented a replica safety system to the one in the depot’s original 10-road facility. Powered derailers have been fitted to each maintenance road, operated by control panels that workers log onto using personalised datakeys that record their whereabouts. Beacons and klaxons provide