IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 Work to construct six new stations for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line is progressing, with final designs for each station now confirmed. The designs aim to reflect the natural and cultural characteristics of the Cumberland Plain while supporting a strong sense of place and community connection across Western
Sydney Metro: Track Laying Begins at Luddenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Construction for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is well underway as the first tracks have been laid at Luddenham. The first portion of track has been installed north of a new rail bridge set to carry metro services over the yet-to-be-constructed M12 motorway, with track laying
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Albanese Government Pledges $1 Billion for Rail Connections in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20250 The Albenese Government has announced a 1 billion AUD investment into a future rail connection between Leppington and the new Bradfield City Centre, joining the new Western Sydney International Airport to Sydney’s south western side. The connection, which was previously shelved under the Coalition Government in 2014 due to cuts in
Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Delayed to 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20250 Sydney Metro has provided an update on the conversion of its Southwest railway line, announcing a delay into 2026. The operator has cited project complexity due to industrial action placing pressure on all construction and testing programmes as the reason for the scheme’s later completion date. The operator has cited project complexity
Work Underway on Melbourne Airport Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20250 The first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project is set to commence, bringing major changes to the rail network around Sunshine Station. These upgrades will facilitate the future rail link to the airport and the electrification of the Melton line. Spanning more than six kilometres from West Footscray to Albion,
Go-Ahead to Expand Rail Operations into Australia and New Zealand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20250 Go-Ahead has established a new office in Melbourne to explore rail opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The company aims to apply its experience in managing large and complex rail operations to potential projects in the region. Go-Ahead is already a significant rail operator in the UK and the Nordics, overseeing
Prototype of New Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20250 A full-scale prototype of the new metro train for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line has been unveiled. The model provides a representation of the train’s design and layout ahead of its introduction on the new 23-kilometre metro line in Greater Western Sydney. A prototype of the new metro train
$1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20240 The Terra Verde joint venture, led by Webuild, has signed a 1.7 billion AUD contract to design and build part of a suburban rail loop in Melbourne, Australia. The scope of this Tunnels North contract covers two parallel tunnels, each nearly 10 kilometres long as part of the Suburban Rail Loop
Final TBM Launched for Sydney Metro West Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20240 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Ruby has begun work on the final section of the Sydney Metro West project, launching from The Bays to carve out a 2.3-kilometre twin railway tunnel beneath Sydney Harbour. The tunnel will connect Sydney’s western suburbs to the city centre, complementing the efforts of TBM Jessie, which
InnoTrans IN PICTURES: Hyundai Rotem’s Mariyung Fleet for NSW Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20240 The new Mariyung fleet of intercity trains for New South Wales, Australia, will operate between Sydney and the Central Coast and Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, and the South Coast. These electric trains are being lauded for their accessibility with dedicated space for wheelchairs and accessible toilets, and for their spaciousness with
Anzac Station Constructed for Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20240 As part of the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne, Victoria, major construction is now complete at Anzac Station. This station is the third of five new stations to be constructed for the Metro Tunnel Project. It will provide a convenient rail connection to the Domain area in central Melbourne. Major construction complete
Sydney Metro City Commences Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20240 Transport for NSW has commenced passenger service on the new Sydney Metro City extension, connecting northwest Sydney, the CBD and Sydenham. This service provides an extra 15.5 kilometres of metro line, alongside six brand-new underground stations and new metro platforms at Central Station and Sydenham Station. Barangaroo Station © Sydney Metro This new section of
Alstom and DT Infrastructure to Deliver Perth’s High-Capacity Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20240 Alstom and DT Infrastructure have been awarded a 1.6 billion AUD contract from the Public Transport Authority (PTA) of Western Australia to complete Perth’s High-Capacity Signalling project. This contract covers the design, supply, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of an advanced high-capacity signalling system for Perth’s suburban rail network. The new
Sydney Metro City Targets 4 August Opening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20240 The Sydney Metro City project has announced a target opening date of 4 August, providing the city with a new section of the M1 Northwest & Bankstown Line. This launch is subject to the successful completion of trial runs, system performance tests and final regulatory approvals. A Sydney Metro test train © Sydney
Sydney Metro Tunnels Completed for Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20240 Sydney Metro has completed the 9.8-kilometre twin metro railway tunnels for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project. This milestone was celebrated as tunnel boring machine (TBM) Marlene reached St Marys Metro Station, marking the final breakthrough in the tunnelling phase of the project. TBM Marlene arrives at the St Marys
Sydney Metro City & Southwest Project Begins Trial Runs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20240 The Sydney Metro City & Southwest project has entered its final testing phase on the City section, preparing for the start of service in August. This new metro line will connect Chatswood with Sydenham, passing through the Sydney CBD. The start of the Trial Running phase is a significant step forward for
Sydney Metro West Prepares to Tunnel Toward CBD Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20240 Sydney Metro West is nearing completion of preparations to launch a new tunnel boring machine (TBM) to create the city’s second under-harbour railway line. Jessie, the first mixed shield (slurry) TBM to be used on the Metro West system, is set to launch from The Bays in the coming weeks, and
Sydney Metro Completes Waterloo Station on City & Southwest Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20240 Sydney Metro has finished construction on Waterloo Station, making it the first new station to be completed on the new city section of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. This achievement follows four years of work to transform the 25-metre-deep station box into a brand-new station. Sydney Metro’s first new city
ARTC Receives Over $1 Billion from Australian Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20240 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has announced it has received over 1 billion AUD in funding from the Australian Government. The funding, which includes Commonwealth contributions of roughly 540 million AUD, will assist ARTC in the reinforcement and upgrade of major sections of the country’s 8,500km national rail network. The investment
Major Contract Awarded to Deliver Sydney’s Southwest Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20240 Marking significant progress for the Sydney Metro Southwest project, a joint venture of John Holland Pty Ltd and Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd has been contracted to deliver the final package of works to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. These works will be delivered along the
Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches Burwood North Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20240 Two Sydney Metro West tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Beatrice and Daphne, have reached the Burwood North Station site. These TBMs are now more than halfway through their 11-kilometre journey, connecting Greater Parramatta to the Sydney CBD via key station sites like Five Dock, Burwood North, and North Strathfield. Sydney Metro West tunnel
Alstom Electric C-Series Train Starts Passenger Service in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20240 The first of Alstom’s electric C-series trains has entered passenger service in Perth for the Western Australia Railcar Program. This unit was delivered under a 2019 contract valued at 800 million EUR (1.3 billion AUD) for 41 electric 6-car trains and two diesel 3-car trains. Alstom sucessfully delivers first C-Series train into
Testing Milestone Achieved on Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20240 All 45 trains set to operate on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line later this year have now completed at least one return journey between Tallawong and Sydenham at operational speed. This puts the programme on track to launch metro services through the Sydney CBD. Testing on track as all 45
ABB to Supply Traction Package for Queensland’s New Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20240 ABB has been awarded a 150 million AUD contract to power trains for Australia’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP). In addition, the company is investing around 6 million AUD in a local Traction Center of Excellence in regional Queensland. This site, located in Fraser Coast, will feature a traction converter, traction motor
Sydney Metro West Celebrates Historic Twin Tunnel Breakthrough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20240 Sydney Metro West’s tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Daphne and Beatrice, have become the first TBMs in the southern hemisphere to complete a double breakthrough. At the end of 2023, the TBMs broke through a rock wall and arrived at Five Dock Metro Station. This marks a major milestone in Sydney Metro
Australia: Alstom Awarded Train Maintenance Contract in Victoria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20240 Alstom has been awarded a contract to maintain the VLocity and Classic train fleets in Victoria, Australia for the next 10 years. The contract is valued at approximately 900 million EUR and will see Alstom deliver increased reliability and availability of the rolling stock, alongside significant fuel savings. This work will be
TBMs Progress for Sydney Metro West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20230 Two tunnel boring machines have made significant progress in the excavation of two tunnels for Sydney Metro West. The two TBMs, named Betty and Dorothy, have thus far built 865 and 300 metres of tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead respectively. The TBMs are installed with artificial intelligence software, which has
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
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
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
Wabtec and Roy Hill Unveil FLXdrive Battery Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20230 Wabtec and Roy Hill have unveiled the FLXdrive battery locomotive, which is the world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul freight locomotive for mainline service. This vehicle was unveiled at Wabtec’s design and development centre in Pennsylvania for operation by Australian iron ore miner, Roy Hill, which is majority owned by Hancock Prospecting. The
Sydney Metro West Launches Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Australia’s first autonomous tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched as part of the Sydney Metro West project. TBM Betty will be used to carve the tunnel between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead via the Clyde Stabling Maintenance Facility and Parramatta Metro Station. It is the third of six mega TBMs
TBM Peggy Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Peggy has broken through at the site of Western Sydney International Airport’s metro station. This milestone follows the breakthrough of TBM Eileen in July, marking a major advancement in the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project. Western Sydney residents are one step closer to catching fast metro
Australia: Testing Underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20230 The Government of Victoria has confirmed that testing is now underway within Melbourne’s new Metro Tunnel. In July, the first two High Capacity Metro Trains entered the twin 9-kilometre tunnels at South Yarra and travelled 1.7 kilometres to Anzac Station. Rolling stock testing is now underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel © Metro Tunnel Over the
TBM Eileen Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20230 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Eileen has completed its first breakthrough for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, arriving at the Airport Terminal metro station site. Eileen was launched from the Airport Business Park in April 2023 and has since excavated around 112,000 tonnes of rock. TBM Eileen completes first historic
Škoda to Supply Traction Motors for Melbourne’s New Tram Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20230 Škoda Group has announced that it will supply up to 1,120 traction motors for a new fleet of trams being produced for Melbourne, Australia. Initially, Škoda will supply 400 traction motors to power 100 trams, with a further 720 motors under option. In total, this contract is valued at more than
Sydney Metro Tunnelling to Western Sydney Airport Begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20230 Two tunnel boring machines – Eileen and Peggy – have started their journeys at the future Airport Business Park Station. They are boring the first 5.5km sections of the twin tunnels towards the Aerotropolis. Together, the TBMs will excavate around 120m of tunnel per week, which is the first step in
Hitachi Rail Pilots New Solution for Testing Digital Signalling in Queensland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20230 Hitachi Rail is piloting its new ‘Over and Back’ testing solution in the delivery of a new ETCS digital signalling system for South-East Queensland’s Cross River Rail project. The ‘Over and Back’ solution will enable seamless switching between existing interlocking and new ETCS digital signalling systems to reduce testing time on
Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Ricardo to Prepare Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services in Adelaide, South Australia Ricardo has been chosen by the Government of South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to determine the most appropriate traction power technologies for routes on the Adelaide Metro rail network, the public transport rail
Tunnelling Begins on Sydney Metro West Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20230 Sydney Metro has launched the first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to carve out a section of the 24-kilometre Sydney Metro West line. TBM Daphne and TBM Beatrice have started their 11-kilometre journeys to create twin tunnels from The Bays to Sydney Olympic Park. The first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs)
Australia: Progress Rail to Build Battery-Powered Aurizon Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20230 Australian freight rail company, Aurizon has contracted Progress Rail to build a zero-emissions capable battery-powered freight locomotive in Australia. This will be the first battery-powered freight unit to be constructed in Australia. In the future, it is hoped that it will operate using entirely renewable energy sources, thus enabling freight hauls
ETCS Level 2 Testing Underway for Queensland’s Cross River Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20230 The Cross River Rail project has reached new milestones in testing ETCS Level 2 signalling on the Shorncliffe Line in South East Queensland. ETCS Level 2 will help trains in South East Queensland run more efficiently and with greater reliability as part of the Cross River Rail project. This project is being
Testing Underway for City & Southwest Trains under Sydney Harbour Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20230 Marking a first in New South Wales’ transport history, trains have commenced testing under Sydney Harbour as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. The new metro trains are completing test operations in the 15.5-kilometre twin railway tunnels that extend Sydney’s Metro North West Line from Chatswood Station to
Australia: ARTC to Rollout Solar-Powered Signalling for Inland Rail Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20230 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has approved the use of solar-powered signalling systems across its Inland Rail corridor between Albury, NSW and Gowrie, Queensland. Following a successful trial of the solar signalling system at Coolleearlee, NSW, ARTC has confirmed that this design will now also be used at the remaining
Sydney Metro City & Southwest Connects with Metro North West Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20230 Construction work to connect the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line with the existing Metro North West line is now complete, paving the way for testing to start on the new route later this year. The Northern Connection was constructed over two years. Work included the installation of tracks and operational
New Underground Substation to Power Melbourne Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20230 A new rail substation in South Yarra has been switched on to provide extra power for high-capacity trains travelling through the Melbourne Metro Tunnel. The self-contained building will convert the local power supply into the required voltage to operate trains, signals and communications equipment. It will supply up to 20 million
Hyundai Movex to Install Mechanical Gap Fillers for Sydney Metro City & Southwest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20230 Sydney Metro has contracted Hyundai Movex to install mechanical gap filler technology at stations between Marrickville and Bankstown as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. Under this contract, Hyundai Movex will design and install 150 mechanical gap fillers on the Bankstown line to convert the stations to metro
Australia: Progress Rail to Supply 12 GT46 Locomotives to Qube Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20220 Progress Rail has been contracted to supply 12 new GT46 locomotives to Australian import and export logistics service provider, Qube. The 12 locomotives will be delivered in 2023 and will be used for Qube’s new interstate services between Melbourne and Sydney. Progress Rail’s GT46 locomotives are engineered for best-in-class tractive effort and adhesion,
Final Contract Awarded for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 The Parklife Metro consortium has been awarded the third and final major contract for the Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport project. The consortium will deliver the Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance (SSTOM) contract for the joint Australian and NSW government project. The scope of this contract includes 12 new metro
Australia: High-Voltage Power Systems Installed at Victoria Cross Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20220 High-voltage power systems have now been installed, tested and commissioned at Victoria Cross Station, making it the first of seven underground Sydney Metro City & Southwest stations to be powered. This work was carried out following the recent completion of all track laying in the station’s connecting tunnels and marks the
Ricardo Partners with Cordel Group PLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Ricardo Partners with Railway AI Technology Specialists, Cordel Group PLC Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market. Cordel provides railway asset condition monitoring and inspection tools that helps operators and infrastructure managers improve
Sydney Metro West’s Final Tunnelling Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A John Holland, CPB Contractors (CPB) and Ghella joint venture (JCG JV) has been awarded the eastern tunnelling contract for the Sydney Metro West infrastructure project. TBM Wendy breaks through at Blues point as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project The tender process for the Sydney Metro West tunnel began
Hitachi Rail Consortium to Provide ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has chosen a consortium led by Hitachi Rail to design and deliver ERTMS digital signalling on 1,885 kilometres of rail network across central and northern Italy. Hitachi Rail Consortium to Deliver ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Central and Northern Italy The project will cover the lines for the regions
Rail industry braces for another walkout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Drivers’ strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day‘s strike. The Rail Delivery Group’s director
NSW Government Makes Further Investment in ‘More Trains, More Services’ in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 The Government of New South Wales, Australia (NSW Government) has committed a further 180 million AUD (102 million GBP) to modernise the rail network at Central Station’s Grand Concourse in Haymarket, Sydney to accomodate more trains. This project will provide passengers with more frequent and reliable services as part of the
Sydney Metro’s New Driverless Trains Start Passenger Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 “Last night we hit another major milestone as new driverless trains for the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project join the existing North West Metro Line trains, following a rigorous testing regime. “All 23 new trains are expected to be in service on the North West Metro Line in the first
Sydney Metro West Welcomes First Tunnel Boring Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 Sydney Metro West’s first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived at The Bays Station site, from where they will carve out 11-kilometre twin tunnels to Sydney Olympic Park. These TBMs include refurbished parts from those used on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. The cutterheads, front shields and gripper shields
Australia: Forrestfield-Airport Link Opens in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) has commissioned Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport link. New Forrestfield-Airport Link opens © Hitachi Rail Tunnelling for the project was completed in April 2020, followed closely by the start of tracklaying in July of the same year. The link’s opening date was announced this summer. Perth’s first rail line to the city’s
Navigating Transit Challenges and Opportunities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 A Conversation with Modaxo’s Paul Comfort on Navigating Today’s Transit Challenges and Opportunities The public transit sector is facing a time of transformation as agencies fight to bring riders back, address operator shortages, and adapt to new travel patterns. In this dynamic environment, agencies are seeking agility and efficiency to overcome
DB and Fortescue Partner on Ammonia-Hydrogen Engine and Green Fuel Logistics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have signed a declaration of intent to work together on the development of an emission-free ammonia-hydrogen engine. The advantage of this technology over a pure hydrogen engine is that ammonia has a higher energy density than liquid hydrogen, making it easier to transport
Sunshine Systems to Deliver Melbourne Airport Rail Construction Package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 Sunshine Systems Alliance has been selected to deliver a major construction package for the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The consortium is comprised of Rail Projects Victoria (RPV), Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), V/Line, Alstom, John Holland, CPB Contractors, KBR and AECOM. KBB views Melbourne Airport Rail as a transformational public transport project Once construction
New Zealand: Alstom to Supply TMS Train Control for KiwiRail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply a fully integrated traffic management system (TMS) for KiwiRail’s growing network in New Zealand. The Iconis TMS aims to improve KiwiRail’s operations by offering greater network safety, security and resilience. As a highly flexible system, the technology has already been successfully deployed across more
CAF to Supply an Additional 5 Canberra Metro Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 The Australian Capital Territory has extended its contract with CAF to supply an additional 5 trams equipped with OESS (On Board Energy Storage Systems) to run on catenary-free sections of the Canberra Metro. These units will join the 14 trams previously delivered to Canberra. The Canberra Metro bidirectional trams are based on
Australia: 12 Additional VLocity DMUs Ordered for Victoria’s Regional Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 Alstom has received an order for an additional 12 VLocity diesel motor unit (DMU) regional trains from the Department of Transport in Victoria, Australia. 12 more VLocity regional trains to be locally manufactured by Alstom for Victoria. This is an option from a rolling stock manufacture and supply contract signed in 2018,
Last Track Laid for Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The final piece of track has been laid for the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line. This marks a major milestone in Australia’s largest public transport project. The construction work to extend the Sydney Metro tracks through the 15.5-kilometre tunnels between Chatswood and Sydenham took 18 months and more than 500 workers to
Revolutionary Broom Elements Sweeping the Competition Aside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Nothing beats the element of quality For 20 years now, railway operators across Europe have relied on the advanced technology and unsurpassed durability of Derby Rubber’s unique broom elements to help ensure safety and efficiency across their rail networks. Derby’s extruded, semi-solid bristles are made from a superior rubber compound that lasts
Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Rail safety specialist, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, will be demonstrating how its technology can reduce the risks faced by depot staff at this year’s InnoTrans exhibition in Germany. The firm will be showcasing its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the world’s largest rail trade fair
First C-Series Railcar Leaves Alstom’s Western Australia Facility for Dynamic Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Alstom’s first C-series railcar for Metronet is on its way to the network operator’s Nowergup depot to begin dynamic testing in mid-September. First C-series railcar leaves Alstom’s Bellevue facility to begin dynamic testing © Alstom Having completed high-voltage testing at Alstom’s Bellvue facility, the railcar will now undergo dynamic testing on its braking and
October Opening Announced for Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Testing and commissioning of Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport Link has entered its final stages, and driver training has begun. With this landmark reached, Metronet has announced that operations will begin on 9 October. Opening date set for Metronet ForrestField-Airport link © Metronet Tunnelling for the project was completed in April 2020, followed closely by the start
Nokia Selected by Western Australia’s PTA to Modernise Rail Communications in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 Nokia Selected by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia to Modernise Rail Communications in Perth with Private Wireless and IP/MPLS Technologies Nokia will upgrade PTA’s railway communication system with private wireless and mission critical IP/MPLS covering 250 km of railway track and tunnelsThe project package includes designing and building and
World’s First Fully Automated Heavy-Haul Rail System Sees 10% Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system, AutoHaul™, in Australia has been expanded by 166km to connect the Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine to the existing network. The AutoHaul™ network has gone from 1,700km to 1,866km as part of the greenfield mine development in Western Australia. The AutoHaul™ network
Innovative Bosch Technology Makes Tram Travel Safer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Bosch has developed a collision warning system that warns tram drivers of obstacles ahead CAF Rail will install a version of this state-of-the-art driver assistance system onto the vehicles for Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail networkThe driver assistance system, already proven in Europe, is being used for the first
Hitachi Rail to Work on World-First Application of ATO over ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to install automatic train operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 technology across Queensland’s new generation rail (NGR) fleet of 75 six-carriage trains. This application of ATO over ETCS will be a world first. Signalling control centre © Hitachi Rail The contract, valued at 107 million AUD (72.49m EUR |
Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Ricardo has formed a new Strategic Alliance Agreement with PantoInspect, a Danish technology business, to bring the PanMon pantograph monitoring technology to railways across North and Latin America. Already used on mainlines in Europe, Australia and Africa, PanMon is a
Switzerland: RhB to Attempt World Record for Longest Passenger Train this October Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 This autumn the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) will attempt to beat the world record for the longest passenger train. If successful, this will be entered into the Guinness Book of Records, replacing The Ghan, an Australian weekly sleeper service that runs between Adelaide and Darwin in Australia. At peak times The Ghan can
Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform By Jonny Simkin, CEO Public Transit’s Future Is the Norm in Other Industries Today Over the last 10 years, organizations have made enormous strides in meeting consumers’ needs for fast, convenient options in an increasingly connected world. Mobility solutions powered by modern, cloud-based technology such
HÜBNER is Building a Green Factory in Bangalore, India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 HÜBNER is Building a Green Factory in Bangalore, India The HÜBNER Group is expanding its production capacities in India. Since September 2021, the company has been constructing a modern, low-energy building with production, administration and logistic facilities in the vicinity of Bangalore with a planned completion date set for the end
ABB System Recycles Energy Created by Melbourne’s Braking Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 ABB’s Enviline Energy Storage System (ESS) is being used by Metro Trains Melbourne (Metro) to capture, store and reuse latent energy created by its braking trains. This has led to a 15% reduction in the operator’s carbon emissions. Train travelling through Eltham Station © ABB The system enables Metro to make more efficient use
Alstom Awarded Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework contract with the Department of Transport Victoria, Australia, for 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) and 15 years of maintenance. The contract, valued at approximately 700 million euros (755.82m USD), is the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Alstom wins largest light rail contract
Asia Pacific Rail Returns to Thailand in May 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 Asia’s leading rail exhibition and conference, Asia Pacific Rail, returns as an in-person event in May 2022 in Thailand. With 79,000+ kilometres of rail projects either planned or under construction, Asia is the most exciting rail market in the world. Over the last 23 years, Asia Pacific Rail has brought together more
Australia: Regionerate Rail Named Preferred Bidder for Gowrie-Kagaru Section of Inland Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20220 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has appointed Regionerate Rail as preferred bidder for the development of the Gowrie to Kagaru section of Inland Rail. Inland Rail is a 1,700 kilometre rail line that will link Brisbane in Queensland with Melbourne in Victoria. The Great Dividing Range, Australia. Regionerate Rail is a consortium
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
Urban Growth and Public Transit: How Cities Can Meet Increasing Ridership Demand Head-on Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 Urban Growth and Public Transit: How Cities Can Meet Increasing Ridership Demand Head-on The relentless growth of urban populations around the world presents unique challenges to public transit agencies. Cities everywhere are turning to new technologies to help ensure the smooth movement of citizens throughout their networks. Increasing Rider Numbers Expose Weaknesses
Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Ceit Sign ERTMS Framework Contract with Italian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Ceit have together been awarded the tender by FS Italiane to work as a temporary grouping to design and implement ERTMS in four Italian regions. The four regions in question are Sicily, Lazio, Abruzzio and Umbria. This tender is the first stage of technological projects financed by
Derby Rubber: The Effects of Sun on Rubber Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 The harsh Australian sun can weather and deteriorate a wide range of objects and products – with rubber included under this umbrella. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have a drastic effect on rubber without intervention and synthetic additives. Looking at natural rubber (NR), let’s dive into the effects UV radiation can impose. Derby
Nautiz X41 Rugged Handheld Gets an Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has announced an operating system upgrade to Android 11 for the Nautiz X41 rugged handheld today. The Nautiz X41 is a compact and light-weight rugged handheld, designed for efficient field data collection and communication. In addition to a touchscreen, the Nautiz X41
Auckland Transport Awards Train Contract to CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 New Zealand: Auckland Transport has awarded a contract for 23 electric trains to CAF. The contract is worth over 130 million euros and covers the maintenance of the trains until 2025. The contract also includes an option to call up to five further units. Auckland Transport first entered into an agreement with
Australia: ARTC Appoints Preferred Contractor for Inland Rail sections of Rail Corridor Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20210 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has chosen Martinus as the preferred contractor for delivery of the Inland Rail sections of its Rail Corridor Programme. The Australian-based company will be in charge of laying ballast, sleepers and track for roughly 570 kilometres of railway between Narromine and Moree in New South
E-Class Trams Begin Operation on Melbourne’s Route 58 this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20210 Melbourne’s tram network is receiving a boost to its capacity and accessibility as new E-Class trams enter passenger service on Route 58 this month. The latest and largest low-floor, Melbourne-built E-Class trams carry up to 210 passengers and will operate between West Coburg and Toorak from 19 December. They will join the
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 5 2021 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20210 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 5 2021 Is Here! Welcome to issue 5 of the Railway-News magazine. Originally due to be published in the run-up to AusRAIL PLUS 2021, the show has now been postponed to March 2022 due to ongoing coronavirus uncertainties in Australia. However, we still give a nod to
PowerRail Announces Creation of New Engine Company Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 PowerRail Engine Systems provides parts and major components supporting both EMD and GE engines, including Tier 0+ Emission Kits. In addition, EPA emission compliant equivalents are available on most major components. The addition of the three new facilities and the formation of this new company allows PowerRail to broaden their already
Alstom Delivers 100th Flexity LRV to World’s Largest Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20210 Alstom has delivered its 100th and final Flexity light rail vehicle (LRV) to the Department of Transport in Victoria. This is for use on the Melbourne tram network – the world’s largest tram network, which spans over 250 kilometres of double track. Alstom has delivered its 100th and final Flexity LRV to
Alstom to Supply Melbourne with ‘Next Gen’ X’trapolis Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20210 Alstom has signed a 300-million-euro (351.48m USD) contract with Victoria’s Department of Transport (DoT) to locally supply 25 six-car X’trapolis trains for Melbourne’s suburban rail network. Alstom to provide smarter and more efficient X’trapolis trains for Melbourne The contract follows an extensive two-year interactive design process with the DoT to design and
Alstom to Supply ETCS Level 2 to Sydney’s Suburban Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20210 Alstom has been awarded two contracts by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) and Sydney Trains to design, deliver and provide long-term service support for European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS) trackside signalling technology. Alstom to deliver a digital future for Sydney Trains © Alstom This is part of the state’s ‘More
New Sydney Metro Contract for SYSTRA Joint Venture Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 SYSTRA Australia will be taking forward the experience of successfully delivering independent certification services for Sydney Metro Northwest into the Sydney Metro City and Southwest components of Sydney Metro, Australia’s largest public transport project. The Sydney Metro West project will see a new twin-tunnel railway built between the Greater Parramatta and
New Sydney Metro Contract for SYSTRA Joint Venture Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 SYSTRA Australia will be taking forward the experience of successfully delivering independent certification services for Sydney Metro Northwest into the Sydney Metro City and Southwest components of Sydney Metro, Australia’s largest public transport project. The Sydney Metro West project will see a new twin-tunnel railway built between the Greater Parramatta and
New Sydney Metro Contract for SYSTRA Joint Venture Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 SYSTRA Australia will be taking forward the experience of successfully delivering independent certification services for Sydney Metro Northwest into the Sydney Metro City and Southwest components of Sydney Metro, Australia’s largest public transport project. The Sydney Metro West project will see a new twin-tunnel railway built between the Greater Parramatta and
PowerRail Acquires Maurey Instruments Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20210 PowerRail is North America’s leading aftermarket parts provider, supporting both EMD and GE locomotives. In addition, they are an AAR M-1003 quality certified company with over 18 years of experience serving Short Lines, Regionals, Class I’s, Transit Authorities, and many others within the rail industry across the globe. PowerRail is a