Netherlands: Alstom and NS Unveil New Intercity Next Generation Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 NS’s new Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) train was presented to the public for the first time this weekend when the Dutch national rail operator showcased the Alstom vehicle at Rotterdam Central Station in the Netherlands. The Coradia Stream Intercity Next Generation train © Alstom Alstom is supplying NS with 79 Coradia Stream trains,
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
France: Automatic Train Operation Begins on Lyon Metro Line B Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Lyon metro’s line B automation project has now been completed after a decade of work and 387m EUR (407.27m USD) in investment. Line B Lyon metro The project began back in 2012, with more than 6,000 hours and almost 1,500 nights needed to complete the work – all while services continued as
Stadler to Supply Bernese Oberland Railway with New Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG has ordered six three-car ABeh 4/8 multiple units from Stadler Bussnang AG to expand the Bernese Oberland Railway’s existing fleet of rolling stock. The Bernese Oberland Railway is a narrow-gauge mountain railway that connects several popular resort towns in Switzerland. Local operator, Berner Oberland-Bahnen has announced that Stadler will
SWISS and SBB Strengthen Partnership with SWISS Air Rail Announcement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and SBB Swiss Federal Railways are expanding and renaming their intermodal rail/air travel product formally known as Airtrain. SWISS and SBB intensify their strategic partnership: Munich-Zurich Airport to be the first international ‘SWISS Air Rail © SWISS The renamed SWISS Air Rail will add Munich Hauptbahnhof to its
Switzerland: Construction underway on Ligerz Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Construction is now underway on the Ligerz tunnel in Bern, Switzerland. This is part of a project to eliminate a bottleneck between La Neuveville and Twann: a 4.5-kilometre-long section of single track and the last of its kind on the southern Jura line. The future western Ligerz tunnel portal. © SBB By expanding this
Switzerland: BLS to Operate Mika Trains in the Lucerne West Region from 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Private Swiss rail operator BLS has agreed with transport authority Verkehrsverbund Luzern (VVL) to begin operating MIKA (Stadler FLIRT) trains in the Lucerne West region from December 2024. Stadler FLIRT ‘MIKA’ for BLS © BLS The MIKA (modern, innovative, compact, all-round) trains will begin operation on the RE line Lucerne-Wolhusen-Langnau i.E.-Bern and the
Alstom and ENGIE Sign Partnership to Supply Fuel Cell System for European Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Alstom and ENGIE have signed a partnership agreement, outlining how they will work together to bring a fuel cell system to the European rail freight market. Hydrogen manufacturer ENGIE says it is also working on increasing its renewable hydrogen production capacity to 4GW by 2030. With its aim of managing more
Germany: Bavaria Leases its First Hydrogen-Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20220 Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) has signed a leasing contract for a Siemens Mobility two-car hydrogen-powered trainset, which will be unveiled this spring. This took place on 15 March, following on from an MoU that was signed last July. L-R: Christian Bernreiter, Transport Minister Bavaria, Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens Mobility, Arnulf Schuchmann,
Deutsche Bahn Is Building Overhead Line ‘Islands’ for Battery Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it will be building overhead line ‘islands’ for regional battery trains. This means, instead of electrifying a line in full, as is conventional for electric trains to draw traction power, these lines will feature intermittent electrification. The first of these lines to become operational will be in
Stadler to Trial Battery Mode Operation in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Tests to see whether the Stadler-built Arriva Netherlands trains are able to run in battery mode in the Netherlands. The purpose of the trials is to demonstrate the effectiveness of battery-powered trains for use on non-electrified lines. They will take place using a modified WINK train, using recovered braking energy to
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies WLAN-Controlled Lifting Jack System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20210 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies WLAN-Controlled Lifting Jack System for the Maintenance of the Latest Multiple-Unit Trains at BLS’s Modernised Plant in Spiez, Switzerland BLS, a railway operating company in Switzerland, has equipped the modernised plant in Spiez with lifting jacks from Pfaff Verkehrstechnik for the maintenance of the latest generation of multiple
New figures reveal effect of lockdowns on rail travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20210 NEW figures from the Office of Rail and Road reveal that passenger travel by train dropped by 78 per cent during 2020-21. This was the first full year of lockdowns caused by Covid-19, when travel by train was officially discouraged for months at a time. The ORR has published its estimates
First Stadler FLIRT DMU Destined for San Bernardino Leaves Factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 The first of three diesel multiple units (DMUs) ordered from Stadler by the San Bernardino County Transit Authority (SBCTA) in the US has now left the manufacturer’s factory in Salt Lake City. This is the second project Stadler has delivered to a transit authority from its Salt Lake City site, having
BLS Puts First MIKA Trains into Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20210 Private Swiss rail operator BLS will put its first MIKA (Stadler FLIRT) trains into service. From 10 May the first MIKA trains will operate on the route between Bern and Neuchâtel. The new rolling stock will allow BLS to gradually replace older vehicles. This order is the largest rolling stock order
ABD’de tren kazası: 44 vagon devrildi – Sözcü haber TREN KAZALARI by railsistem - Mart 4, 20210 ABD’nin California eyaletinde özel bir kargo şirketine ait olduğu ifade edilen yük treninin sefer esnasında henüz bilinmeyen bir sebeple raydan çıktığı duyuruldu. San Bernardino İlçe İtfaiye Departmanı, kazaya ilişkin yaptığı açıklamada, yük taşıyan trenin Ludlow kenti yakınlarında öğlen saatlerinde raylardan çıktığını belirtti. Kazada ölen ya da yaralanan olmazken, 44 vagonun raydan
Hull Trains announces restart date but also redundancies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20210 Hull Trains Hitachi bi-mode set No. 802304 arrives into Hull Paragon station from London King’s Cross on February 3, 2020, just weeks before the first lockdown was announced. Photo: Chris Milner After suspending operations during the third national lockdown, open access operator Hull Trains has said it will restart a limited
BLS Puts Measures in Place Following ‘Unusual Braking Behaviour’ of Its MUTZ Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20210 Private Swiss train operator BLS says it is putting in place immediate measures after the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) discovered unusual braking behaviour in the MUTZ trains. After receiving this information, BLS implemented several measures to ensure the trains can operate safely. It is working with the vehicle manufacturer,
Grand Central extends Covid hibernation to late March Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20210 OPEN ACCESS operator Grand Central has extended the suspension of its services to 27 March, following the Prime Minister’s announcement about the timetable for easing lockdown restrictions. Grand Central had been planning to return on 1 March, but managing director Richard McClean said ‘I’m encouraged by recent reductions in the national “R” rate and
Monday essay: a high speed problem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20210 HS2 may now be under construction, but the debate about it continues in no uncertain terms. The problem with HS2 is that it is quite simple to make a case for or against the idea. AFTER more than ten years of discussion, work is finally underway on Phase 1 of HS2. Tunnelling
Rail operators and Government to assess rail service levels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20210 Photo: Rail Delivery Group Rail operators are “working closely” with the Government to ensure adequate rail services throughout England’s fresh national COVID-19 lockdown. It comes as a rail operator announced it is to suspend all its services for the next two months in what it described as a “hugely disappointing” start to
Open access operators cancel services for third time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20210 OPEN access operators Grand Central and Hull Trains are withdrawing their services in response to the new lockdown in England. Grand Central says it plans to ‘hibernate’ services to Sunderland and Bradford from 9 January until at least 1 March. Hull Trains will also withdraw all its services from 9 January
Amtrak to Run Commuter Rail Services in Southern California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20200 The Metrolink network consists of seven lines that run Bombardier bi-level coaches as well as Hyundai Rotem bi-level cars, hauled by locomotives. The network covers Ventura County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Orange Country, Riverside County and San Diego Country. source= https://railway-news.com/amtrak-to-run-commuter-rail-services-in-southern-california/
Norfolk’s Berney Arms named Britain’s least used railway station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20200 Credit: ORR Berney Arms in Norfolk was Britain’s least used railway station in the past year, the Office of Rail and Road said. Just 42 passengers used the isolated station between April 2019 and March 2020. This was down 90% on the previous 12 months as the lines serving the station were
Crossrail could be mothballed as TfL financial crisis continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20200 THE delayed project to build Crossrail under central London, connecting it to existing railways on either side, may be held up once again – this time by the Covid pandemic and its effect on Transport for London revenues. The central section should have opened in 2018, but progress has been delayed
Living the highlife Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones discovered on a recent visit to the Lucerne region. EVERY year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine
Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Rigibahnen No. 22 leaves Rigi Staffel, heading back down the mountain towards Vitznau, with an afternoon service on January 9. This is one of the line’s most recent railcars, dating from 1986. BEN JONES Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones
BLS and Stadler Roll Out Latest-Generation FLIRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20200 The first of 58 new trains for BLS is ready and Stadler and BLS have presented the new generation of FLIRT to the public for the first time. As part of the roll-out the new trains were named MIKA. They are to replace three older vehicle types in order to secure
HS2 Reveals Design for First Chiltern Tunnel Vent Shaft Headhouse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 HS2 Ltd has revealed the design of the first of four vent shaft headhouses for the Chiltern Tunnel. This one – the Chalfont St Peter vent shaft headhouse – and the other three will provide both ventilation and emergency access to the 16km tunnel. The headhouses will also contain electrical equipment. Having
SBCTA Board Explores Privately Funded High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20200 One month earlier the SBCTA Board asked employees to evaluate the feasibility of tunnelling between Rancho Cucamonga station and Ontario International Airport (also in San Bernardino County, California). The Boring Co. submitted an unsolicited proposal to build this tunnel to increase connectivity to the airport. Should the tunnel be a
Grand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 Train operator Grand Central has announced a measured return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The company is inviting passengers to book for its West Riding and North East routes from July 26, and has thanked customers for their support whilst services have been suspended
Sense Valley Line to Become Operational in April 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20200 From 5 April 2021 S-Bahn trains will once again run on the entire Laupen-Bern-Langnau i.E. line. That is around three months later than originally planned. SBB agreed the new opening date in mid-June together with the Sense Valley Railway, the Federal Office of Transport (BAV), the canton of Bern and
Keolis Fires Its Executive Chairman Patrick Jeantet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20200 Since Patrick Jeantet’s appointment as Chairman of the Executive Board at Keolis on 1 February 2020, the Supervisory Board has registered significant strategic differences. The purpose of the Supervisory Board is to oversee the Executive Board, which in this case consists of just one person – Patrick Jeantet. The Supervisory Board
Coronavirus: Train Services to Resume in Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20200 SBB and PostAuto AG, as lead operators on rail and road, are developing a protective concept for passengers and employees for 11 May. Protecting the health of passengers and staff remains a paramount priority. In addition to the current services SBB will resume IC1 services between Fribourg and Geneva Airport; it
From the archive: Princess in waiting Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20200 ‘Received Sept ’35’ said the pencilled note on the back of this truly classic photograph by H. Gordon Tidey in The Railway Magazine’s’ archives. It shows No. 6203 ‘Princess Margaret Rose’ heading the down ’Royal Scot’ at Bushey and picking up an excess of water! The Railway Magazine Archive | April
Monday essay: could the Great Central be used for HS2? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20200 Construction of HS2 is going ahead, after the Government authorised the issuing of Notices to Proceed to the main contractors for Phase 1 between London and Birmingham. But alternatives to the route, or details of it, are still being urged by some transport campaigners. Sim Harris considers the possibilities offered
BLS 2019 Annual Results Positive following Entry into Long-Distance Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20200 BLS in 2019 In 2019 BLS successfully entered the long-distance passenger rail market. At the same time it launched an efficiency programme to lastingly reduce its costs. Over the course of the year 67.7 million passengers used BLS trains, buses and ships, a 1.7 million increase to the previous year. The daily
Grand Central axes all services for at least two months Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20200 ALL Grand Central services are being axed tonight for at least the next two months. The official announcement from the open access operator confirms a Railnews report published earlier today. GC, which is owned by Arriva, described the measures as ‘necessary but temporary’. The news follows a similar decision from the other
Industry Insider Week 10 2020 · 12 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20200 Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 10 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: UK-Europe Rail Cuts 750,000t CO2 per Year | Infrastructure The high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe has given passengers an alternative to flying. Consequently, Eurostar passenger services have removed the
Stadler’s Annual Results: 444 Vehicles Delivered in 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20200 Stadler has furthermore invested in new technologies, for which it found customers sooner than expected. These technologies include digitalisation projects, new traction technologies using battery power and hydrogen and a completely new tram model. UK: Greater Anglia The order from Greater Anglia has confronted Stadler with special challenges. The camera system manufactured
New platform at Dunbar as Robroyston and Warrington West stations open Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20200 TWO new stations opened for the start of the winter 2019/20 timetable, with a new platform at a third. Robroyston, between Stepps and Springburn on the former Caledonian Railway line to Cumbernauld, has been built close to the site of its predecessor, which closed on June 11, 1956. It
Preservation focus: Forgetten Gems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 Mark Smithers considers several important examples of narrow gauge and industrial steam locomotives which are not currently in the forefront of public attention. One of the more sobering aspects of the current domestic heritage railway scene is the large number of historic steam locomotives that can for one or more reasons
Stadler Wins FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train Contract in the US Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20190 “Implementing innovative solutions like this first-of-its-kind passenger train is an excellent example of how we are demonstrating our commitment to the next generation in San Bernardino County. “The hydrogen FLIRT will help us address the commuting needs of today while preserving our environment for a better tomorrow.” source= https://railway-news.com/stadler-wins-us-flirt-h2-hydrogen-contract/
Industry Insider Week 36 – 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20190 Trains for Blackpool | Northern Continues Fleet Roll-Out | Rolling Stock Northern will begin operating new electric trains between Blackpool and Liverpool on Monday 9 September. The train operating company says further trains will be launched to serve Blackpool-York and Blackpool-Bolton-Hazel Grove. Northern are replacing their fleet of Pacer trains with
Stadler Wins Tram Tender for Swiss Capital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 4, 20190 Future Option Should Bernmobil wish to expand its tram fleet further to have rolling stock for the Bern-Ostermundigen line or should it wish to extend services elsewhere, it can request further vehicles from the contract option starting in 2027. In 2018 the people of Bern narrowly voted in favour of a new