Knorr-Bremse and Hyundai Rotem Sign 5-Year Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Brake and door systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has signed a five-year framework agreement with Korean rolling stock manufacturer Hyundai Rotem worth around 50 million euros. Knorr-Bremse is to provide more than 2o0 hydraulic braking systems and entrance systems, along with heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) for light rail vehicles manufactured by
Discover More about ARCOSYSTEM® at InnoTrans! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Discover More about ARCOSYSTEM® at InnoTrans! Our Swiss partners Castioni Kabelführungssysteme GmbH will be highlighting our ARCOSYSTEM® cable management product at the upcoming InnoTrans event in Berlin. The leading international trade fair for transport technology makes a welcome return after a pause in schedule due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Staged every
SWR Trials Tech Designed to Improve Accessibility for Customers with Vision Loss Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a three-month trial of a new app designed to improve station accessibility. SWR is the first train operator to use the myEyes app, which can guide passengers from a station entrance to a platform’s assisted boarding point via audio directions. SWR leads the way in industry
Operators warn of more ASLEF disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 A 24-hour walkout by ASLEF drivers at nine train operators is set to disrupt timetables this Saturday. The operators are warning that the walkout will coincide with another busy weekend for football, with Premier League games in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Brighton likely to be affected. Special timetables showing the trains that will
LiveEO secures €19M to Accelerate Market Expansion for Satellite-Based Infrastructure Monitoring Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 LiveEO secures €19M to Accelerate Market Expansion for Satellite-Based Infrastructure Monitoring Leading provider of satellite analytics, LiveEO, has secured €19M in funding in what is one of the largest investments to date in Earth Observation in Europe. The round was led by MMC Ventures and includes €17M of venture capital, as
Rail Baltica’s Estonia Route Meets Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 The environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for Rail Baltica’s main route in Estonia has found that the planned route meets the necessary compliance requirements. Rail Baltica Estonia main route Important impact areas assessed by the report included wildlife, noise, energy use, cultural heritage, ambient air, surface water and groundwater. The assessment was made
Work Starts to Renew Glasgow Rail Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 Network Rail is about to start vital maintenance and renewal work on the Glasgow city centre rail bridge which spans the A8 at Saltmarket. The structure, on the City Union Line, provides a diversion route for freight traffic and a route for passenger trains to Shields Depot where the vehicles stabled
VTC 1030 and nROK 1030 Fanless Box PCs for Rolling Stock and Vehicle Fleets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20220 NEXCOM: VTC 1030 and nROK 1030 Fanless Box PCs for Vehicle Fleets and Rolling Stock Fast wireless communication is the new kid on the block, driving technological advancements for buses and railways. The rise of 5G NR for high-speed, long-distance connectivity, and Wi-Fi 6E for super-fast local connections, is prompting vehicle operators to
Demand for Inspection Robots Expected to Spike by 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20220 Demand for Inspection Robots Expected to Spike in Three Industrial Fields by 2023 In recent years, with the continuous decline of the demographic dividend, the demand for unmanned operations has become increasingly prominent, and the robot industry has ushered in rapid development. Under the condition of continuous improvement of various technologies
Knorr-Bremse to Equip Siemens Mobility Trains for Operation in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Siemens Mobility has awarded Knorr-Bremse a contract to equip 15 high-speed Velaro Egypt electric multiple units (EMUs) with braking systems and entrance systems. These trains will run between Alexandria and other major Egyptian cities at speeds of up to 230 kilometres per hour. Knorr-Bremse is to equip 15 of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro
ÖBB Train Tech to Invest €600 Million into Site Modernisation and Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 ÖBB Train Tech has announced it will be investing approximately 600 million EUR (608.99m USD) into its business. This will include the expansion and modernisation of 22 sites across Austria as well as the recruitment of 1,000 new employees over the next five years. The Nightjet hall in Vienna Simmering The company has
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Enjoys Further International Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik enjoys further international success with lucrative major projects Pfaff Verkehrstechnik’s international business is currently growing exceptionally well, as shown by various successfully completed major projects, such as the equipping of a new railway depot in Ashkelon, Israel. This is where electric trains of the type Desiro HC (High Capacity)
US: Construction Begins on the Northeast Corridor’s Portal North Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 1 August 2022 to celebrate the start of construction on the new Portal North Bridge, which will improve service, reliability and capacity for rail travel along the Northeast Corridor. The Portal Bridge is currently a 110-year old railroad swing bridge over the Hackensack River in
IRFC to Introduce Direction of Czech and European Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 IRFC 2022 Conference to Introduce Direction of Czech as Well as European Rail Transport The International Rail Forum & Conference will take place from 5–7 October 2022, during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. It will therefore be possible to partially assess whether the Czech Republic’s priorities for
Alstom Completes Production of First Cars for Marseille’s Modernised Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Alstom has completed production of the first two cars for the next generation Marseille metro. The design for these was first unveiled in January 2021. The first new generation train of the Marseille metro. © Alstom | Benoit Gombert Funded by 580 million EUR (593.15m USD) from the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, from the end of
DB Engineering and Consulting to Oversee Rail Electrification Project in Uzbekistan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 DB Engineering and Consulting (DB E&C) has signed a contract to oversee the electrification of Uzbekistan’s 452-kilometre-long Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva railway line. The Uzbek railway section Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva is to be electrified This will support the Ministry of Transport and Uzbek Railways’ goal of introducing high-speed rail services, which will reduce the time it takes
New Siemens Xcelerator Platform to be Unveiled at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Siemens Mobility has announced it will be unveiling its new open digital business platform – the Siemens Xcelerator – at InnoTrans next month. Image shot from driving people mover in Tokyo, Japan. © Siemens Mobility This platform enables the entire mobility ecosystem, from trains and infrastructure through to operators, passengers and external partners,
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
Deutsche Bahn Announces Return to Profitable Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced its 2022 interim results, which show a return to profitable business for the first time since the start of the pandemic. In the first half of this year DB Group generated 876 million EUR (891m USD) in operating profit, with revenues up by 28.4% to approximately
Belediye Başkanının TfL finansman anlaşması şartlarını belirtmesi için son tarih yaklaşıyor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Londra Belediye Başkanı, hükümetten Londra'ya Ulaşım için uzun vadeli bir finansman teklifi düşünüyor ve hiçbir ayrıntı açıklanmamasına rağmen, yaklaşık 3,6 milyar sterlin değerinde olduğu bildiriliyor. Erken bir karar çok önemlidir, çünkü tfl'yi devam ettirmek için bir dizi kısa vadeli anlaşmanın sonuncusu bundan iki gün sonra sona erecek, RMT ise yaklaşmakta
Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Accelerate the transition to cEMV payments in public transportation Mastercard’s Transit Partner Program is an extensive global network of urban mobility experts and technology providers working within a framework of established global standards to accelerate the adoption of contactless EMV payments in public transportation by removing
UK: Network Rails Begins Legal Consultation with Trade Unions Regarding Maintenance Reforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Network Rail has formally begun the legal consultation process with the necessary trade unions regarding its planned maintenance reforms. A formal meeting took place on 28 July for the railway network infrastructure owner and manager to discuss the implementation of its proposed changes to working practices. Both parties will now agree
US: BNSF Opens New Rail Hub at the Port of Tacoma Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 BNSF has collaborated with Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to open a new intermodal rail hub at the Port of Tacoma, Washington. The domestic facility will enable more than 50,000 annual container lifts in response to increased demand for intermodal rail freight in the Pacific Northwest. This increased capacity will allow more freight
Network Rail takes first step towards jobs reform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 A legal consultation with the rail unions has been started by Network Rail to discuss maintenance reforms which include cutting about 1,900 jobs. Network Rail believes it can achieve the target using a combination of voluntary severance, ‘natural wastage’ such as workers retiring, and making other jobs within the company available
CAF Begins Dynamic Track Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 CAF has begun dynamic track testing the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train developed for the FCH2Rail project. This comes less than two months since static tests began at CAF’s site in Zaragoza. FCH2RAIL hydrogen-powered demonstrator train FCH2RAIL is a consortium of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, ADIF, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik. The project has a budget of 14 million
Union Pacific Unveils Industry’s Largest Ever Investment in Locomotive Modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Union Pacific has announced the rail industry’s largest ever investment in locomotive modernisation. The railroad company has signed a deal valued at over one billion USD (986.4 million EUR) with Wabtec to modernise 525 of its AC4400 and AC6000 locomotives, as well as 75 Dash-9 locomotives. Deliveries will begin next year. Wabtec chosen
İngiltere’de sendikalar İşçi Partisi’nin grevcilerle dayanışan ulaştırma sözcüsünü … haber by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Fotoğraf altı yazısı, İşçi Partisi'nin görevden alınan ulaştırma sözcüsü Sam Tarry 54 dakika önce İngiltere'de sendikalar, ana muhalefetteki İşçi Partisi'nin lideri Keir Starmer'ın, grevdeki demiryolu işçilerini ziyaret eden Ulaştırma Sözcüsü Sam Tarry'yi görevden almasına tepki gösterdi. 1 milyon üyeli Unite sendikasının başkanı Sharon Graham "İşçi Partisi sıradan çalışan insanlardan giderek daha uzaklaşıyor" dedi.
RMT threatens general strike over union rights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 A new controversy has been sparked by plans to allow agency staff to replace striking workers, although critics have pointed out that recruits are unlikely to have the skills to work in safety-critical jobs. Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss said she will change the rights of trade unions if she becomes
Case Study: Installing Monitoring Systems for DLR Weather Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Installing Monitoring Systems for Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Weather Stations Client: Keolis Amey (Docklands) The automatic trains on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London are at risk of slip-slide in wet weather, which can result in a Non-Communicating Train status (NCT), preventing the train from operating. To rectify this, the train
İngiltere’de 40 bin demiryolu çalışanı greve gitti haber by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 İngiltere’de demiryolu çalışanları greve gitti. Yaklaşık 40 bin çalışanın iş bırakmasıyla ülkenin dört bir yanındaki yolcular, seyahat planlarını değiştirmek ve alternatif ulaşım araçlarını kullanmak zorunda kalıyor.Ülkenin en güçlü sendikaları arasında yer alan Tren, Denizcilik ve Taşımacılık Sendikası (RMT) ve Raylı Ağ Sendikası (Network Rail), çalışanların ücret ve çalışma koşullarının iyileştirilmesini
İngiltere’de 40 bin demiryolu çalışanı greve gitti haber by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 İngiltere’de demiryolu çalışanları greve gitti. Yaklaşık 40 bin çalışanın iş bırakmasıyla ülkenin dört bir yanındaki yolcular, seyahat planlarını değiştirmek ve alternatif ulaşım araçlarını kullanmak zorunda kalıyor.Ülkenin en güçlü sendikaları arasında yer alan Tren, Denizcilik ve Taşımacılık Sendikası (RMT) ve Raylı Ağ Sendikası (Network Rail), çalışanların ücret ve çalışma koşullarının iyileştirilmesini
Thales Awarded Long-Term Services Support Contract to Maintain Reliability of Singapore CBTC Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Thales has been awarded a long-term services support (LTSS) contract to ensure the continued reliability of its SelTrac communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling system used on Singapore’s north-south and east-west lines. This system has been in service on Singapore’s oldest train lines since 2017. SMRT Train Singapore © SgTransport As part of the contract
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across the UK rail network, to meet Tier 1, 2 and 3 requirements of NR/L2/SIGELP/27725. Developed collaboratively with Network Rail in response to standard NR/L2/SIGELP/27725, the RS4
Britanya’da iktidar grev kırıcılığı ve sendikalara demir yumruk peşinde, demiryolu … haber by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Britanya'da iktidardaki Muhafazakar Parti'nin liderliği, dolayısıyla başbakanlık için yarışan iki aday her konuda çatışıp grevleri yasaklamak konusunda sözbirliği ederken, demiryolları işçileri hazirandaki üç günlük grevin ardından bugün yeniden greve gitti. Enflasyon yazın yüzde 9.4'e ulaşıp çift hanelere koşarken işverenin ücretlere yüzde 4'lük zam teklifini reddeden sendikanın çağrısıyla demiryollarında 40 binden
Committee says government must re-assess rail plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 A thorough reassessment of the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan is essential to ensure this once-in-a-generation investment in rail is not a missed opportunity to address regional imbalances, the Commons Transport Committee has said. The Committee’s report says that alternative options ‘which could transform stations and city centres in key Northern cities’
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
Ile-de-France Rail Network Will Be Fully Electrified by 2030 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Ile-de-France Mobilités has announced that the electrification of the entire Ile-de-France rail network will be completed by 2030. Ile-de-France Rail Network Will be Fully Electrified by 2030 Currently work is underway to electrify the Gretz-Provins axis (line P), which will be completed by the end of the year. Only one section will then
Stakeholder Feedback Event on the New European Innovation Agenda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Early 2021, the European Commissioner for Innovation Mariya Gabriel engaged with innovation communities to prepare the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). This agenda aims to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the
HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Completes First Breakthrough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Dorothy, HS2’s 2000-tonne tunnel boring machine, has made its first breakthrough on the UK’s high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham. The tunnel boring machine broke through at Long Itchington Wood at the end of last week, following eight months underground. This is the first of 64 miles of intricate tunnels set
TfL Tests New Cooling System on London’s Tube Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations. The new system is being tested on a disused platform at Holborn station to lower surrounding air temperatures. This solution responds to the UK’s recent heatwave, while also preparing for the potential
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
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 |
Bosch Establishes Sector Board for Mobility Solutions Business Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Reorganization Reflects the New Mobility Era Effective January 1, 2023, Bosch is planning to reorganize its Mobility Solutions business into a business sector with profit and loss responsibility. Customer requirements are changing as a result of the transformation of the mobility segment. The aim of the reorganization of Bosch Mobility Solutions
Siemens Delivers Two Brightline Trains to Orlando Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Brightline has welcomed the delivery of two Siemens Mobility trains to operate on the upcoming Orlando extension line. The new vehicles, named ‘Bright Green 2’ and ‘Bright Pink 2’ travelled 3,000 miles from the Siemens Rolling Stock facility in Sacramento, California to Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, south of Orlando International Airport
Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV). This extends the Spanish high-speed network by a further 87.25 kilometres. The Madrid – Burgos high-speed line was officially inaugurated on 21 July © Adif Passengers on the inaugural journey included His Majesty King Felipe
Doğu Ekspresi 6 ayda 215 bin yolcuyu ağırladı haber by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Yolculardan Erhan Tekin ise Afyonkarahisar'dan Kars'a geldiğini anlattı. Tren yolculuğunu ve yoldaki manzaraları çok beğendiğini belirten Tekin, "Doğu Ekspresi'ni sosyal medyada çok gördüm, merak ettim ve bu atmosferi yaşamak için hem de Kars'ı, Erzurum'u, Erzincan'ı görmek için buralara geldim. Yolculuk çok güzel geçti, manzaralar çok güzeldi ve keyifliydi. Tren çok rahat,
First tri-mode Class 93 is under construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Stadler has started production of tri-mode Class 93 locomotives for Rail Operations UK and has completed the first body. The Class 93s will be the first tri-mode machines in Britain. Assembly of all the components and sub-systems will now follow at Stadler’s Valencia plant, and the first locomotive is set
New Roxtec Seal Covers All Needs within Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Sealing system provider Roxtec presents a new compact seal – the Roxtec CRF transit. It is a flexible all-in-one solution that helps manufacturers within rolling stock solve several safety and production challenges within cable and plastic conduit penetrations. Manufacturers can fill the lightweight and openable Roxtec CRF transit frame with any type of Roxtec’s
Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California, offering passengers a more comfortable and safe experience. The train car is the first of 50 that will be renovated in the near future to make Metrolink services more a more attractive option in Southern California. The refurbished passenger train
Don’t Wait Too Long to Test Your Equipment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Don’t Wait Too Long to Test Your Equipment – You Could Be Losing Time and Money With the current supply chain challenges and deceleration in the markets, many customers are turning to updating and upgrading their cable and harness test systems. In some cases this path is economical, in other instances
30 Million Pound Upgrade Announced for London Victoria Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Network Rail is investing 30 million GBP (35.13m EUR | 36.07m USD) into reducing platform congestion and improving accessibility at London Victoria station – the UK’s second busiest station. London Victoria station after work to install additional ticketgates for platforms 1-7. © Network Rail Work will begin this September to open up and
Future of Smart Ticketing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Future of Smart Ticketing: 6th Annual Ticketing Innovations Summit Transportation systems around the globe are being digitised and introducing innovative ideas, both for transport companies and their passengers. Ticketing, specifically in the past few years, has transitioned from a paper-based ticket to a completely contactless system. Smart technologies like AI, virtual
30 Years of Detecting, Leveling and Measuring Tools from Bosch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 From a niche product to a tool for everyone Bosch launched the first measuring tools on the market 30 years ago: The DMO 10 digital metal detector and the DUS 20 digital ultrasonic range finder, both in black. Something which by today’s standards was basically as modern as a computer with
São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 Begins Operating with Siemens Mobility Digital CBTC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 has begun full operation using Siemens Mobility’s digital communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling. São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 fully opens with Siemens Mobility digital CBTC technology © Siemens Mobility The solution has been installed across the network’s 15 kilometres of track, 11 stations and 29 trains, making Metro
Train operators make bid for partnership role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Train operating companies have launched a new organisation, designed to emphasise the role of the private sector when Great British Railways takes over in 2024. Rail Partners is a partial replacement for the Rail Delivery Group, while the rest of the RDG’s functions, such as managing the National Rail website and
Skeleton Expands Its Supercapacitor Factory in Partnership with Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Skeleton invests 220 M EUR in the Leipzig area to build the world’s largest supercapacitor factory in partnership with Siemens. Skeleton Technologies and Siemens are announcing a far-reaching technology partnership for the development, planning and implementation of a fully automated, digitalized manufacturing plant to produce supercapacitors in Germany. The production line
ÖBB Launches Freight Connection from Czech Republic to German North Sea Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has launched a new direct service connection between Melnik in the Czech Republic and Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The TransFER service will run once a week on the Melnik-Děčín-Maschen-Hude-Wilhelmshaven route, travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany every Monday and back every Tuesday. Rail Cargo Group states that the TransFER
California High-Speed Rail Summer 2022 Construction Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a summer 2022 construction update to highlight progress on the state’s high-speed rail project. The Authority has published a video detailing the latest on the major construction projects from Madera to Kern counties. In Construction Package 1, preparations are underway to stress cables between the
Rail restrictions remain in wake of heatwave Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Trains are still affected today by the extremely hot weather over the past two days. Both the West and East Coast Main Lines were damaged by the heat, partly because a fire alongside the ECML at Sandy in Bedfordshire spread on to the line, burning out signalling cables and equipment.
Doubts remain over Transpennine upgrade, says Audit Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The project to upgrade the railway across the Pennines has received qualified approval from the National Audit Office, but in a new report published today it warns that there are still many challenges to overcome and that is it is not clear how the intended benefits will be achieved. The report
Spain: First Section of Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif) has put into service the first of the three sections that will make up the Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line. Tajo viaduct, Spain To celebrate the opening of the line, inaugural train passengers included His Majesty King Felipe VI, Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez, Minister of Transport Mobility and Urban Agenda
UK Government More Than Trebles Investment in Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 The UK Government is more than trebling its investment into the Transpennine route upgrade (TRU). Engineers carrying out major rail upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge © Network Rail The TRU was announced in November 2021 as part of the Government’s integrated rail plan for the north and midlands. Funding has now been increased
Ricardo Completes Accredited Assessor Role for London’s New Barking Riverside Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Ricardo Completes Accredited Assessor Role for London’s New Barking Riverside Station Ricardo Certification has completed its role as the accredited independent assessor for London’s newest passenger station; Barking Riverside opened on July 18th to serve the major redevelopment of the same name taking shape in east London. Formerly an area of industrial
DB’s 100th ICE 4 Delivered as Part of €10bn Fleet Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has christened its 100th ICE 4 as part of the company’s ten billion EUR investment in expanding its long-distance high-speed fleet. The 100th ICE 4 is a 13-car XXL-ICE. The train has been christened with Rhine water from the state capital and is named ‘Rheinland-Pfalz’, after the German
Stadler Reveals Plans for InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Stadler has revealed some of the solutions it will have on show at InnoTrans 2022 this coming September. With a focus on sustainability, seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be on display to the specialist and general public for the first time. Stadler FLIRT H2 for SBCTA © Stadler This will include Stadler’s
UK: New West Midlands Metro Extension to Edgbaston Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Passenger tram services have now begun on the Birmingham Westside Metro extension from Library to Edgbaston. A tram test on Broad Street ahead of passenger services launching Trams now operate every 12 to 15 minutes between the city centre and Edgbaston with phase two of the extension taking the line along Broad
Roxtec Presents New Sealing Modules for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Cable and pipe sealing solution provider Roxtec has developed new sealing modules that ensure fire protection for flexible plastic conduit penetrations in the rolling stock industry. The Roxtec RM PPS modules contain intumescent material which expands to many times its original size to protect conduit applications in case of fire. Roxtec RM
“Invented for Life” with Semiconductors: Bosch Invests in Chip Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Microelectronics is vital to the success of all areas of Bosch business From cars and e-bikes to household appliances and wearables – semiconductors are an integral part of all electronic systems. They are the motor that drives the modern world of technology. Bosch recognized their growing significance early on and has
Rolling Stock Networking Delivers New Industry Connections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Totalkare enjoyed an excellent day at the Rolling Stock Networking event in Derby last week, with a host of new business connections made in the rail industry. Set in the impressive surroundings of Derby Arena, Rolling Stock Networking is a full scale rail show focused on passenger and freight rolling stock, technical enhancements,
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Rolls Out 11,000th Intelligent Freight Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has now put its 11,000th smart freight wagon on the rails. RCG – the freight transport division of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) – began the SmartCargo project with A1 and A1 Digital back in 2019, when the partners began to equip RCG’s freight cars with telematics
Uncertainty grows over East West Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 There are increasing doubts about the future of East West Rail linking Oxford and Cambridge, after transport secretary Grant Shapps said he would consider cancelling Phases 2 and 3. Phase 2 will connect with the existing railway from Oxford at Bicester, and then use the route of an abandoned line to
SBB Cargo Leases 35 New Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 SBB Cargo has leased 35 new Vectron AC locomotives from manufacturer Siemens Mobility in order to modernise its fleet. The leasing period will begin in 2024 and will run for eight years. SBB Cargo said it was leasing the new locomotives as they would guarantee high vehicle availability and therefore reliable
Overhead Catenary Inspection Robot for Urban Rail Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Rigid catenary is often used in the underground section of subway lines, and its stability is strong and not easy to break. However, just as the name suggests, its elasticity is poor, and when the train pantograph slides on it, problems such as arcing are prone to occur, resulting in excessive
Network Rail’s Restrictive and Inflexible Working Practices Must Change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 An independent study has found that the UK’s rail industry lags behind that of water, aviation, roads and energy when it comes to carrying out maintenance of infrastructure and key assets. Men at work © Network Rail The report by specialist infrastructure consultancy Nichols, and published by Network Rail, highlighted that improvements could
Knorr-Bremse Developing Solutions to Improve Freight Rail Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Knorr-Bremse is looking to increase freight rail efficiency and flexibility by trialling an automated brake testing system. The new automation system will be retrofitted on to a Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) freight train in 2023, ready to go into service in 2024. Knorr-Bremse and HVLE are working together to trial an automated brake
RMT calls two more national rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 The RMT has announced two more national rail strikes in August, and the union has warned that the dispute with Network Rail and the train operators in England over jobs and pay ‘will not simply vanish’. The 24-hour walkouts of 40,000 staff have been called for 18 and 20 August. After striking
Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Cummins Inc.: Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader – Power Systems Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They have also re-invigorated the interest in the
ASLEF announces strikes at eight train operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 ASLEF members at eight train operators – Arriva Rail London, Chiltern Railways, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, LNER, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains – are to stage a strike on 30 July. The union’s general secretary Mick Whelan said: ‘We want an increase in line with the cost of
Government defends use of agency staff during strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Rail minister Wendy Morton has told MPs that the use of agency workers will reduce the effects of strikes. The next national rail strike is set to take place on 27 July, when the RMT stages its fourth walkout in the long-running dispute about job security and pay. Labour MP Dan Carden
vROK 3030 Open Frame Panel PC for Railway Passenger Information Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.: vROK 3030 Open Frame Panel PC for Railway Passenger Information Systems The proliferation of passenger information systems (PIS) is challenging railway operators to find more efficient ways of utilizing space within the train. The vROK 3030 railway open frame panel PC allows railway operators to replace the traditional setup of
Element Bolsters Position in the North American Mobility Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired Trialon Corporation (Trialon), a leading provider of product qualification testing for the automotive supply chain. The acquisition of Trialon, from Resilience Capital Partners, further solidifies Element’s leadership in the North American mobility market, in both the size and breadth of its offering. This acquisition is part
Public Dissatisfied with RMT Union Approach Says Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail has said that the public was dissatisfied with how the RMT union was conducting its negotiations, but backed modernisation reforms. A poll of 2,031 UK adults was conducted by Yonder between 1–3 July, which asked about opinions on the recent rail strikes, pay and modernisation of the railway. The result
Course Change: Deutsche Bahn to Stop Selling Station Buildings Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it is changing course and will stop selling station buildings. To date, DB has sold many former station buildings because it was difficult to maintain them. Now, however, all of the approximately 700 DB station buildings will remain in the state rail operator’s possession. [Commenting on this, Berthold
Industry urges RMT to call off national strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail and the train operating companies are calling on the RMT to cancel the national strike which has been called for 27 July. The walkout would be the fourth of its kind in the dispute over pay and jobs, after three strikes were staged on 21, 23 and 25 June. The
Rail Freight Group Conference: Growth Opportunities to Dominate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Growth Opportunities to Dominate Agenda at 30th Rail Freight Group Conference As the rail sector enters a period of transition, underscored by the introduction of the Great British Railways (GBRTT) which is overseeing rail transport from 2023, rail freight industry leaders will convene on Wednesday 5th October 2022 to explore growth
Italy: New High Speed Rail Services Improve Integration Between Rail and Air Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Three new Trenitalia Frecciarossa services have begun this week, providing direct connections between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the Napoli Centrale and Afragola stations. Italy’s high-speed ETR500 Frecciarossa fleet © Joe Ross These make travel between the airport and Padua, Bologna, Florence and Rome much easier by connecting the destinations to the direct Leonardo
Alstom Awarded Rio de Janeiro Tramway Expansion Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to expand Rio de Janeiro’s VLT (tramway) system. This will offer passengers an integrated terminal connection to a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as well as a connection with the city’s main bus station. An Alstom Citadis tram in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. The expansion announcement
TfL funding is extended briefly again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The government has agreed to extend the Transport for London funding settlement again, but only until 28 July. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the government is yet to put forward any long-term settlement, and that services were still under threat. He continued: ‘I am growing increasingly concerned that we can’t wait any
Tips for Rail Operators When Designing a Metaverse Experience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The metaverse is coming… Whether you see it as a glorified video game, the next phase of the internet, an abstract idea impossible to explain let alone realise, or simply a buzzword with little relevance to rail owners and operators, it’s highly likely that your customers will be part of it
RMT considering Network Rail pay offer today Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Network Rail has proposed an improved pay offer during talks with the RMT union, following the three days of national strikes last month. The full details have not been released, but Network Rail said the offer was worth ‘more than 5 per cent’, although it depends on the union accepting reforms
RMT to consider Network Rail pay offer today Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Network Rail has proposed an improved pay offer during talks with the RMT union, following the three days of national strikes last month. The full details have not been released, but Network Rail said the offer was worth ‘more than 5 per cent’, although it depends on the union accepting reforms
Railway braces for hot days ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The hottest day during the current heatwave is expected to be Tuesday, when temperatures in south east England could go above 35C. The present warmth has already triggered warnings about the railway. Yesterday afternoon, West Midlands Trains said: ‘Due to a speed restriction because of high track temperatures between Rugby and Milton
ÖBB and DB Present New Nightjet Couchette Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a modernised couchette car for ÖBB’s Nightjet service in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. As part of the upgrade programme, ÖBB has converted 22 passenger cars from its existing Nightjet train fleet into multifunctional couchette cars that will enhance passenger comfort. The upgraded couchette cars are
Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS radio block centres (RBC) for the French railway network. RBCs are an essential component of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), as they manage train movements in a defined area by communicating between the train and track. Hitachi
Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality By Ilse Vermeij, Product Manager – Testing On-track testing of new and modified rolling stock is difficult and can be expensive. Ilse explores how virtual testing can reduce real-life test requirements, improving project performance. Why Do We Need Virtual Testing? In the certification phase of new or modified