Measures to “protect staff” were planned for an inspection carried out by a railway worker who was struck and killed by a train, investigators have said. Tyler Byrne, 30, from Aldershot, Hampshire, was working on the tracks in south-west London on February 9 when he was hit by a South Western
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VIDEO: Watch the moment Green Arrow returns to Doncaster
Courtesy of exclusive footage, here is the moment that pioneering locomotive Green Arrow returned to Doncaster, 75 years since it left the town. Thanks to a partnership between the National Railway Museum and Doncaster Council, Green Arrow completes the line-up of locomotives in Danum Gallery, Library and Museum by joining No. 251 in a
OEBB and Siemens Unveil Exterior Design of New Nightjet
CEO of Siemens Mobility, Michael Peter, was also keen to point out that the newly designed lightweight bogies would deliver a quiet and smooth experience for passengers, while also reducing energy consumption over the train’s lifecycle. Siemens Mobility’s plant in Austria is developing and building the Nightjet trains for OEBB © www.siemens.com/press These
Sydney Southwest Metro Upgrade Contract Awarded
Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd has signed a contract to upgrade stations on the T3 Bankstown line between Sydenham and Bankstown to metro rail standards. The Sydney Metro City & Southwest project consists of two parts: the Chatswood to Sydenham section, which involves the construction of a new metro line connecting
Avanti West Coast launches smartcard to boost sustainability
Long-distance rail operator Avanti West Coast has launched an alternative to traditional paper tickets. Passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast services can now store their tickets on a smartcard. Relate articles This is aimed at helping passengers concerned about paper tickets becoming lost or damaged, and their environmental impact. The scheme works by customers
Union claims rail renationalisation is moving ahead
RMT strike ballot is ‘wrong’, says ScotRail
10 Years of Expert Graffiti Cleaning and Prevention!
10 Years of BIOforte… 10 Years of Expert Graffiti Cleaning and Prevention! BIOforte is your partner for removing troublesome defacements from different surfaces on buildings, rail vehicles and public facilities, as well as from protected and unprotected surfaces. BIOforte Celebrates 10 Years of Expert Graffiti Cleaning and Prevention © BIOforte source= https://railway-news.com/10-years-of-expert-graffiti-cleaning-and-prevention/
HS2 Launches Search for Birmingham Train Depot & Control Centre
Ankara’daki YHT kazası davasında TCDD Genel Müdürü tanık olarak dinlendi
Ankara 30'uncu Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi'ndeki duruşmaya tutuksuz sanıklar, müştekiler ve taraf avukatları katıldı. Bir önceki celse tanık olarak dinlenmesine karar verilen TCDD Genel Müdürü Ali İhsan Uygun duruşmaya Ses ve Görüntülü Bilişim Sistemi (SEGBİS) ile katıldı. Müşteki avukatları tanık Uygun'un, bilirkişi raporunda kaza nedeniyle kusurlu gösterildiğini, bakanlığın soruşturma izni vermemesi nedeniyle
DB’s Head of Digitalisation and Technology to Leave in May
Professor Sabina Jeschke, who has been with Deutsche Bahn since 2017, is relinquishing her post as Head of Digitalisation and Technology at Germany’s state-owned railway company. Sabina Jeschke (r.) at InnoTrans 2018 © a2b Global Media Ltd She will stay in her current role until 31 May 2021, meaning that she is leaving
Skoda Transportation to Supply Trams to Brandenburg
Czech rolling stock manufacturer Škoda Transportation will supply low-floor trams to the German state of Brandenburg. The German towns of Frankfurt an der Oder (note: this is a different Frankfurt to Germany’s main financial hub) and Brandenburg an der Havel as well as the city of Cottbus have placed a joint
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New from Premium: ODX-6000 Three-Phase DC/AC Inverter ODX-6000: New Parallelizable Inverter, up to 30kW of Power Solutions designed for the railway market require extremely reliable technological concepts. The new ODX-6000 three-phase DC/AC inverter guarantees these very high standards in terms of accuracy, performance, safety, and strict regulatory compliance. The ODX-6000 consists of 6000W
Passenger Information Gets Brighter for Irish Rail with Daktronics Display
Colbert Station Limerick Outfitted with Full Colour, Full Matrix LED Technology To better share information with their passengers, Irish Rail partnered with Daktronics to manufacture and install a new LED display at Colbert Station Limerick in Ireland this past December. This was the first Irish Rail station selected to install Daktronics
Lady of Legend to headline at Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Up
HS2 starts search for main depot contractor
Jörn Launches New YouTube Channel!
Jörn GmbH has launched a new YouTube channel! To access up-to-date news and videos about Jörn’s rubber metal parts for railway suspension and other applications, subscribe to their new YouTube channel today! Take a look at one of their new videos below! About Jörn For more than 50 years Jörn has been developing maintenance-free,
Proactive Monitoring Technology to Reduce Reactive Maintenance Costs
Maintenance is a necessary process to ensure our rail network runs safely and efficiently. Ideally, it would only be carried out non-invasively in Rules-of-the-Route or other available slots. However, with the strategic drive to a 24/7 railway and ever-increasing demands on rail operators to keep trains running, unforeseen service affecting failures
Jewers Doors Receives Constructionline Gold Membership
Jewers Doors is delighted to announce it has recently been certified as a Constructionline Gold Member. Constructionline is the UK’s leading procurement and supply chain management scheme for the construction industry. In order to obtain gold membership, Jewers Doors had to provide comprehensive information on various aspects of the company business using
Passenger Experience Is Made Better with Nomad’s Engage Portal
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
Britannia Bridge works to protect rail link for future years
The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from February 17, 2021. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the Grade II listed bridge provides a vital rail and road connection between communities on Anglesey with mainland Wales. Related articles The work will see support beams installed underneath the stone lintels at
Concern grows over Northern Powerhouse Rail
A DELAY in publishing the Department for Transport’s Integrated Rail Plan is causing more concern at Transport for the North, whose board is set to be told that improvements to the region’s rail services are also being affected by the uncertainty. TfN had already reacted with dismay in January when cuts
New National Railway Museum exhibition celebrates railway heroes
The National Railway Museum is to launch a new exhibition that celebrates the vital role played by railway key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named ‘Railway Heroes,’ the exhibition recognises the selfless achievements of 16 people from across the rail industry who have played an essential part in the country’s COVID-19
Azerbaycan, Karabağ’da demiryolu yapımına başladı
Azerbaycan Devlet Başkanlığı Ofisi’nden yapılan açıklamaya göre, Fizuli bölgesinde demiryolu hattı temel atma töreni düzenlendi. Yaklaşık 100 kilometrelik hattın, Azerbaycan ve Nahçıvan arasında doğrudan demiryolu ulaşımını sağlayacağı kaydedildi. Temel atma töreninde konuşan Azerbaycan lideri Aliyev, yeni demiryolunun büyük stratejik öneme sahip olduğunu belirterek, “Uzun bir aradan sonra Azerbaycan ve ayrılmaz parçası
Rail Grinding Equals Quiet Travelling
With Plasser & Theurer’s newly developed rail grinding machine for light rail and trams, rail traffic is easy on the ears: trains travel more quietly on ground rails. The world’s first ATMO (Automatic Track Machine Oscillator) was developed as part of Shift2Rail and combines two working methods. An Enhanced Rail Grinding
New station opens quietly – and knotweed is useful at last
A NEW station has opened on the outskirts of Aberystwyth, but the time of the first train was not advertised in case it tempted enthusiasts to ignore pandemic restrictions by going to welcome it. Railnews can now reveal that the first departure from Bow Street was at 09.12 yesterday morning. The original
Time-lapse footage shows race to fix West Coast Main Line landslip
Railway engineers have secured the West Coast Main Line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by thousands of tonnes of moving earth. Network Rail specialists have spent 17 days completely rebuilding a railway embankment at Hillmorton Junction, just south of Rugby, after land started to slip underneath the
BTP names rail worker killed on track
THE track worker who was killed in an accident near Surbiton on Tuesday has been named by British Transport Police as Tyler Byrne. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said: ‘My thoughts are with the friends, family and colleagues of Tyler Byrne, who tragically lost his life while working near Surbiton
Polarteknik Speaking at FPRS Virtual Conference 2021
Polarteknik is taking part in Fire Protection of Rolling Stock virtual conference 2021 taking place 24th-25th February, 2021. Building on several years of success, the conference brings together key global rolling stock operators and manufacturers along with leading component and material suppliers for 2 days of shared insight across the biggest challenges
University of Extremadura to Work with Talgo on Its Hydrogen Train
The University of Extremadura in Spain will work with Talgo to develop the visual identity of the TPH2 hydrogen test train. Dynamic validation tests of the hydrogen technology will take place in Badajoz next November. The University Center of Mérida, which is part of the University of Extremadura, and Talgo have
Anti-HS2 protesters vandalise Department for Transport offices
A group of protesters against the HS2 rail project have daubed the front of the Department of Transport offices with paint. Activists group Burning Pink claimed on social media that two of its members had “sent a message of love for our world and disdain at the corporate killing machine”. Related articles Police
Birmingham-Crewe section of HS2 set for Royal Assent
‘Kanal İstanbul, Halkalı-Kapıkule YHT Projesi’nin maliyetini ikiye katladı’
Hızlı tren projesinin yolu Kanal İstanbul ile kesişince maliyet katlandı ve 4.6 milyar liralık ek maliyet çıktı. CHP Genel Başkan Yardımcısı Ahmet Akın, Türkiye'nin Avrupa ile demiryolu bağlantısını sağlayacak Halkalı-Kapıkule Yüksek Hızlı Tren (YHT) Projesi'nin Çerkezköy-Halkalı bölümünün maliyetinin Kanal İstanbul güzergahıyla kesiştiği için ikiye katlanacağını belirtti. Sözcü'den Başak Kaya imzalı habere göre, projenin
California High-Speed Rail Authority Presents Revised Draft Business Plan
East Coast Upgrades at King’s Cross to Kick Off at the End of February
Nomad Digital Launch Engage Portal
Nomad Digital is delighted to launch its brand-new Engage Portal solutions, that deliver on-demand, managed-content directly to passenger devices, such as tablets, smartphones, or laptops. The Engage Portal is a solution, designed specifically for transport and rail environments, by transport software experts. It is a platform for new services that can
The Importance of in-Train Mobile Coverage
How to provide reliable in-train wireless coverage – a key requirement for passengers today. As smartphones and tablets have become ubiquitous, people expect to stay connected wherever they are; whether that’s sitting in a local café enjoying a coffee or on a train travelling to work. Mobile coverage on trains is now
First of 270 GTR Electrostar Trains Back in Service after Modernisation
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is modernising 270 Class 377 and Class 387 Bombardier Electrostar trains in its fleet. The first updated unit (a Class 377) has now returned to passenger service. The modernisation programme is costing a total of 55 million GBP. Govia Thameslink Railway operates the Southern, Gatwick Express and
Skoda Transportation to Supply Six EMUs to Estonia
Electrification The electric multiple units will be able to run under a 3kV DC and a 25kV AC system. They will be three cars long and have a top speed of 160km/h. The trains will naturally comply with the latest international technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) as well as all relevant
Çorlu tren kazasında oğlunu kaybeden Mısra Öz’e 8 bin 800 lira para cezası verildi
Çorlu’da 2018 yılında meydana gelen tren kazasında oğlu Oğuz Arda'yı kaybeden Mısra Öz, sosyal medya paylaşımları nedeniyle 'kamu görevlilerine hakaret' suçlamasıyla hakim karşına çıktı. Çorlu 5. Asliye Ceza Mahkemesi'nde görülen davada Mısra Öz'e 8 bin 840 lira para cezası verildi. Gazete Duvar'da yer alan habere göre Çorlu tren kazası davasına bakan
Case Study: Diamond Crossing Replacement with TrackTex®
Geofabrics Case Study: Diamond Crossing Replacement with TrackTex® – Detroit Lakes MN Project Information: Location – Detroit Lakes MN Owner – Canadian Pacific Engineer – Thomas Larsen Contractor – CP & BNSF Technical Description – Product: TrackTex (82ft x 12.7ft) & Geogrid In Detroit Lakes, MN, a frequently trafficked diamond crossing operated by Canadian Pacific and BNSF
Çorlu tren kazasında oğlunu kaybeden Mısra Öz ‘sanık’ olarak hakim karşısına …
8 Temmuz 2018’de Tekirdağ’ın Çorlu ilçesinde meydana gelen, 7’si çocuk 25 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği tren kazasında eşini ve oğlunu kaybeden Mısra Öz Sel hakkında iki dava açıldı. 9 yaşındaki oğlu Oğuz Arda Sel’i ve eşi Hakan Sel’i kaybeden Mısra Öz’e “Üç maymunu oynamayı tercih eden bir heyet” dediği gerekçesiyle 'kamu
New sea wall at Dawlish protecting tracks from storms
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Talgo Begins Dynamic Testing for Its Very High-Speed Avril Train
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has started the dynamic testing of its very high-speed train, the Talgo Avril. The first Talgo Avril started its test phase on the rail network this week on a segment of the Madrid-Galicia line. Once this technical homologation is complete, the trains can be put into
CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren
Albania: Durres-Tirana Line to Be Rehabilitated
Albanian State Railways has signed a contract with Italian company INC for the rehabilitation of the Durrës-Tirana railway line and the construction of a new line out to Mother Teresa Airport. Durrës is Albania’s largest port, while Tirana is the country’s capital. The infrastructure along the existing single-track 37km line will
ZF: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien
The Future of Condition Monitoring is Digital: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien Graz public transit authority to install Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring System from ZF in the first ten of more than 40 planned vehicles Digitalization solution simplifies maintenance planning, prepares light rail for comprehensive condition and infrastructure monitoring Since December
Report warns ‘forensic focus’ needed to deliver Crossrail
Photo: PA News A “forensic focus” is required to complete Crossrail within its revised budget and timescale, an inquiry has found. In a report, the London Assembly Transport Committee urged Transport for London (TfL) and mayor Sadiq Khan to ensure “past mistakes are not repeated”. Related articles It recommends they keep a tight
Shapps: HS2 will be critical ‘unless humans can teleport themselves’
Photo: PA News Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has told a Transport Select Committee that the HS2 project will be vital for enabling people to meet each other unless teleportation becomes a reality. Mr Shapps continues to back the high-speed rail project despite the collapse in demand for travel caused by the
Mechan Given Safety Accolade by Siemens Mobility
Sheffield-based Mechan has received recognition from one of the world’s largest rail industry companies for its positive impact on the safety of depot workers. The heavy lifting and handling specialist won the Contribution to Safety and Quality (Supplier) award at Siemens Mobility’s recent UK Supplier Conference. Mechan was presented with the award
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US Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
On 2 February the United States Senate confirmed Pete Buttigieg as the new transportation secretary for the Biden Administration. The vote was 86 in favour, 13 against, 1 abstention. All 48 Democratic senators and both Independents voted Yea, while 36 of the Republican senators voted Yea, with the remaining 14 voting
Case Study: Mainline Rehabilitation Using TrackTex
Geofabrics Case Study: Mainline Rehabilitation Using TrackTex – Cook MN Project Information: Location – Cook MN Owner – Canadian National Engineer – Janna Solop Contractor – Lakehead Constructors Technical Description – Product: TrackTex (82ft x 12.7ft) When Canadian National reported continuous resurfacing issues caused by mud-pumping on a section of mainline track in Cook MN, the use
Alstom to Equip 13 DB Cargo Freight Locomotives with ETCS
Alstom has won a contract to equip 13 DB Cargo freight locomotives with ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 signalling technology. One of the locomotives to undergo the ETCS upgrade The locomotives are to haul freight trains between Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The electric freight locomotives, DB EG 3100 series, will receive
For Rail Containers Contact Korita Aviation!
Korita Aviation rail containers: renowned for strength and durability! Our aluminium rail containers can be seen being utilised in rail galleys all over the world. They are very popular with our rail industry customers because they offer a great return on investment as they withstand the daily rigour of catering operations. We
Siemens Mobility to Supply 31 Regional Trains to DB Regio Bayern
The Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft – or Bavarian Railway Company (BEG) – is the state-owned passenger transport body that purchases services from operating companies such as DB Regio. It plans, finances and controls regional and suburban rail transport on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria. It has specified that these vehicles
Amtrak Tests New Siemens Mobility Venture Railcars
Amtrak is testing its new railcars, which are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California. Among other things, the tests were check the positive train control systems at track speeds. Amtrak testing its new railcars, manufactured by Siemens Mobility © Amtrak | Marc Glucksman The central car is a railcar from Amtrak’s existing
Security staff evicting Euston HS2 protestors start tunnelling too
THE protestors who have tunnelled under the gardens outside Euston station in London to highlight their opposition to HS2 say the security staff who are trying to evict them have started their own tunnel. The protestors say the eviction officials have been boring a vertical tunnel under Euston Square Gardens in
BREAKING: Alstom Completes Acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
A Growing Market Alstom estimates that the rail manufacturing market will grow at a 2.3 percent CARG by 2025, saying that the rail market was supported by fundamental growth drivers such as accelerated urbanisation and an international push towards making transport systems both greener and more digital. An Increased Reach By incorporating Bombardier
Facility Spotlight: PowerRail Locomotive Services
With quality workmanship and quick turn-around time, PLS can be an extension of your operation. Every locomotive that is brought into our facility undergoes a detailed inspection with tear down reports. The PLS Rebuild Program includes complete overhauls of engine components, electrical rotating equipment, heat exchange, air products, truck work,
Flexible season tickets to stay on hold for now
THE introduction of ‘flexible’ season tickets valid for fewer than five days a week must wait until the pandemic eases, said rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris. He has also conceded that the March fare rises are intended to help reimburse taxpayers for the financial support the franchised operators have received since
Network Rail Announces Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Works
Network Rail says the railway line between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale/Stalybridge will close for 16 days in the summer to allow improvement works to take place under the Transpennine Route Upgrade umbrella. The Transpennine route, which measures 122km (76mile) in length, connects York with Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. The works
CER: EU Railways Suffered €26 Billion Coronavirus Loss in 2020
The Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has been keeping track of how the coronavirus pandemic has been affecting passenger and freight services and has found that the total loss of revenues in 2020 amounted to 26 billion euros. The figures relate to the EU27. Passenger figures were much
Mounting Concerns Over Government Efforts to Roll Back HS2
“We continue to provide input into the DfT-led study on proposals for Euston following publication of the Oakervee Review in 2020. The DfT has recently instructed HS2 to proceed with further design development for one of the options, which provides a solution based around 10 HS2 platforms, a single stage
Türkiye’den Rusya ve Çin’e gidecek ihracat trenleri yarın yola çıkıyor
Enerji ve Tabii Kaynaklar Bakanı Fatih Dönmez ve Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu’nun da katılacağı tören, yarın saat 10.00'da gerçekleştirilecek. Rusya’ya gidecek olan blok ihracat treni ile iki ülke arasındaki blok ihracat trenlerinin de başlangıcı olacak. Gürcistan ve Azerbaycan üzerinden gidecek tren, Moskova’ya ulaşacak. Türkiye'den Çin'e gidecek tren ise Rusya'ya gidecek blok
‘Ground moving’ under West Coast Main Line
SOME trains between London Euston and Rugby have been diverted via Northampton, adding half an hour to journey times, after Network Rail was alerted yesterday by a driver to problems at Hillmorton Junction, south of Rugby. Network Rail said hourly tests show the ground is moving underneath several tracks at Hillmorton. West
Renfe Announces New Launch Date for Avlo
Spanish operator Renfe has announced the revised launch date for Alvo, its new low-cost high-speed service, with passenger services commencing on 23 June. Avlo’s launch was originally scheduled for 6 April 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Four daily services will run between Madrid and Barcelona, increasing throughout
Güney Kafkasya’da kara güzergahlarının yeniden açılması: Sorunlar ve beklentiler
Bölgenin kalkınması açısından bu demiryolu projeleriyle ilgili beklentiler nelerdir? Karadeniz-Hazar Bölgesi Politik ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Enstitüsü Direktörü, Rusya Bilimler Akademisi Dünya Ekonomisi ve Uluslararası İlişkiler Enstitüsü'nün (İMEMO RAN) kıdemli araştırma görevlisi Dr. Viktor Nadein-Raevskiy, Sputnik'e yaptığı açıklamada, bu projelerin hayata geçirilmesinin Azerbaycan ve Ermenistan'a yararlı olmanın yanı sıra, genel olarak tüm
Euston tunnel protest: HS2 protesters evicted from London park
Bailiffs from HS2 have started to evict protesters from Euston Square Gardens after they dug tunnels and set up a makeshift camp in opposition to the high speed rail project. HS2 Rebellion activists occupied Euston Square Gardens claiming there were plans to build a temporary taxi rank over the small
Network Rail and Alstom Sign Electrification Equipment Contract
Network Rail and Alstom have signed a two-year framework contract for the supply of single insulated cantilevers. These cantilevers, which are part of the equipment to hold up overhead lines, will contribute to efforts to decarbonise the railways. The contract would entail the use of Alstom’s ‘CLever’ cantilevers on Network Rail electrification
Bombardier to Increase Production Capacity in Belgium
The Bruges site will manufacture 204 M7 coaches for Belgian operator SNCB. This is 18 months of work for the factory. This contract, won in December 2020, underlines the importance of investing in the production capabilities at the site, added Michel Huyghe, the site director and head of operations for
Amtrak CEO Tells Congress the Railroad’s 5 Key Demands
Amtrak’s CEO Bill Flynn has written to Congress to present the key priorities for the railroad that he wants Congress to address. COVID Relief Funding Mr Flynn said Amtrak would require further COVID relief funding to sustain and restore operations and recall employees for the rest of the 2021 financial year and
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The Orange Locomotive A/C System The Orange AC integrates itself seamlessly into existing cabin interiors, without looking like a retrofit. Key features: 72VDC Does not require an inverter Reduces power surges Split-system components can fit any cab Can be installed in new-build or existing locomotives Repairable without Removing Complete system includes: Condenser Evaporator Compressor with brushless motor source= https://railway-news.com/inps-group-orange-locomotive-a-c-system/
Mechan and Winvic Collaborate on New Logistics Hub
Dirft III Features Specialist Rail Traverser Mechan is supplying a multidisciplinary main contractor, Winvic Construction, with a bespoke rail traverser for a new £29 million Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal that is being constructed for Prologis at its DIRFT intermodal logistics park in Northamptonshire. The rail depot equipment specialist is one of few
£500,000 Investment Improves Efficiency at Skinningrove
An investment of £500,000 has been made in our Special Profiles mill in Skinningrove to create a further processing and inspection facility on site. The facility went operational towards the end of last year, having been delivered on time and on budget in just 2 months. The facility has given the British
Designs for HS2 Viaducts at Water Orton Unveiled
After completing a public consultation, HS2 Ltd has unveiled the designs for two new viaducts near Water Orton in Warwickshire. The plans include landscaped areas. The consultation, which took place in spring 2020, revealed that local residents wanted the landscape around the railway infrastructure to be improved. Suggestions such as green
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GEOWEB® 3D Geocells Provide Pavement Base Reinforcement Solution at Auto Storage Yard Project Location: Renton, Washington Project Background: In 2018, BNSF Orillia Railway began making extensive upgrades to its automotive distribution facility in Renton, Washington. The upgrades were required to support the increased demand for new automobiles. The 20-acre storage yard’s poor subgrade soil consisted
Marseille and Alstom Reveal Future Metro Design
Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, Alstom and designer Ora Ïto have completed the exterior design and the interior layout of the new trains for the Marseille metro. They should start carrying passengers in 2023. Alstom metro design for Marseille © Alstom In late 2019 Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence launched a public consultation where residents were able to provide feedback
First High-Speed Train Arrives in Greece
Alstom’s first upgraded ETR470 Pendolino has arrived in Thessaloniki, Greece. This marks the arrival of the first high-speed train in Greece. Prior to the ETR470s being deployed in Greece, they operated in Italy under the name ‘Frecciabianca’. TrainOSE, the main rail operator in Greece (100% owned by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane),
East West Rail councils welcome funding announcement
COUNCILS which have been campaigning for East West Rail between Oxford and Cambridge are describing a Department for Transport funding announcement as ‘a milestone worth celebrating’. The DfT said on Saturday that it is investing £794 million in the restoration of two routes which were closed to passeger trains in the
Young Engineers and Apprentices Railway Seminar 2021
IMechE Young Engineers and Apprentices Railway Seminar Confirmed for 2021 Each year, the Young Engineers and Apprentices Railway Seminar (YEARS) provides those new to the rail industry with valuable insights into the current developments of the industry. YEARS also provides an opportunity to network with peers from across the industry and
Mechan Rises to ‘Tiny’ Jack Challenge
Design engineers at rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, have gone back to the drawing board to help a short on space freight operator keep tanker wagons in service. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has created a bespoke version of its flagship lifting jack for Davis Wagon Services in Kent, to fit in its
£1.7 billion boost for Bombardier in Derby
A CONSORTIUM led by Bombardier Transportation has confirmed a deal with the Egyptian Government to build two new monorails, with the support of a guarantee from the British government which is worth £1.7 billion. The funding will allow a monorail car production line to be created at Litchurch Lane in Derby. The
Stadler Delivers First Citylink Tram-Train to Hungary
Stadler has transported its first Citylink tram-train from Valencia in Spain to Szentes, Hungary, where it is now housed in its temporary home, the maintenance depot of Hungarian Railway Company MÁV. The three-car Citylink prototype was transported by special shipment, a journey that lasted nine days. Stadler will deliver a further
Alstom Wins Signalling and Telecoms System Contract for Delhi-Meerut Line
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has won a major signalling and telecommunications systems contract for the railway line connecting Delhi and Meerut. This will be the first deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) for a mainline railway in India. It will be a hybrid Level 3 – meaning a
CAF-Bombardier Consortium Chosen as Preferred Bidder for RER B Trains
RATP and SNCF Voyageurs have chosen a consortium comprising CAF and Bombardier Transportation to supply new trains for Line B of the RER regional network. The decision was made in collaboration with Île-de-France Mobilités after the budget for the new rolling stock was approved by them in December. The contract is
Bombardier JV to Maintain 280 High-Speed Train Cars in China
Bombardier’s Chinese joint, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd (BST), has won a contract with China Railway to deliver maintenance services for 280 high-speed train cars (32 trains). BST maintenance workshop, China © Bombardier The trains were originally manufactured by BST for China’s high-speed network. The contract is worth around 1,24 billion CNY (159
Ministers accused of failing to get a grip on ‘ballooning costs’ of HS2
Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire Ministers have been accused of failing to “get a grip” on the “ballooning costs” for HS2. Speaking in the Commons, Labour’s shadow transport minister Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi raised concerns that cities such as Leeds could miss out on the benefits of the high-speed rail link. Related articles on
Siemens Mobility to Service Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 4 Trains
IS 600 Revisions The IS 600 revisions require Siemens Mobility to examine the trains’ components and central systems, and perform maintenance activities. These will include the doors, windscreen washer systems, couplings, running and traction bogies, the current collectors, train control systems, brakes and more. The maintenance activities inside the train will
British Steel Rail Helps Provide Sustainable Solution for £1 Billion Project
British Steel’s conductor rail is set to help revolutionise rail services for passengers to and from London Waterloo as South Western Railway (SWR) invests £1 billion into an innovative engineering project. Their investment will see a new state-of-the-art depot in Feltham, London and a 90-strong fleet of brand-new high-tech trains that
RailTech Europe 2021: Registrations Are Open!
RailTech Europe 2021: Registrations Are Open and First Speakers Revealed ProMedia Group opened registration for RailTech Europe 2021 and launched the new website. The first speakers are also public, including Elisabeth Werner, Director Land Transport of DG Move, and ERTMS coordinator Matthias Ruete of the European Commission. The digital edition of
Rail staff recognised for rescuing vulnerable people
Dozens of rail staff have been recognised for their life-saving actions in rescuing vulnerable people. Almost 60 workers from Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Thameslink, Great Northern, Southern and Gatwick Express services, were recognised with Samaritans-sponsored Lifesaver Awards. Related articles: They were praised for their compassion and bravery in putting their
Eurostar risks collapse as Covid restrictions bite
Updated 11.22 EUROSTAR is in crisis and reported to be near collapse, after months of very low passenger figures caused by the Covid pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions between Britain and the continent, which have now been tightened again. The operator is running just a couple of trains a day, and
Bombardier to Overhaul 143 TWINDEXX Coaches for Israel Railways
Following the scheduled mid-life overhaul of Israel Railways’ 143 TWINDEXX double-decker coaches, Bombardier will also modernise the fleet to increase its reliability. The overhaul project is valued at around 15 million USD and covers additional interior and exterior technical elements. Double-decker Bombardier TWINDEXX coaches for Israel Railways © Bombardier Bombardier delivered the TWINDEXX coaches
European Commission Publishes 7th Rail Market Monitoring Report
The European Commission has published the seventh monitoring report on the development of the rail market in the European Union, covering data from 2015 to 2018. The data also includes figures from EEA member Norway and former EU member the United Kingdom. Because of the date range of the figures, this
JÖRN Components for Rolling Stock!
Drive stability, comfort and safety are the central requirements when it comes to designing bogie components for rail vehicles. Rubber-metal parts from Jörn are key to solving these challenges. Railway Components © Jörn GmbH We supply the following parts: stabilising / anti-sway bearings handlebar bearings emergency springs In the case of our dual bushes, the bush halves
TfL fares to rise in March, as report reveals ‘£2bn funding gap’
Siemens Mobility Signs MoU to Build Egypt’s First High-Speed Rail System
Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Authority for Tunnels, a government body under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt. The MoU includes local companies Orascom Construction S.A.E. and The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.). The agreement is for the design, installation