UK: NIS Group Opens Aston Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20250 The NIS Group has opened a new specialist infrastructure and rail training centre in Aston, in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton College. The new Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy (TRIA) pledges over 500 jobs new jobs for learners, with employers including Buildforce Solutions, Linsco, Randstad and Danny Sullivan Group supporting
UK: NIS Group Opens Aston Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20250 The NIS Group has opened a new specialist infrastructure and rail training centre in Aston, in partnership with the City of Wolverhampton College. The new Transport, Rail and Infrastructure Academy (TRIA) pledges over 500 jobs new jobs for learners, with employers including Buildforce Solutions, Linsco, Randstad and Danny Sullivan Group supporting
Plans Unveiled for HS2 Northern Leg Alternative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20240 The mayors of the West Midlands and Greater Manchester have unveiled plans for the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link, a 50-mile line connecting the two regions as an alternative to the cancelled northern leg of HS2. Business leaders in the regions have expressed strong support for the new proposal, which could transform rail
UK: Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Plans Brought Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Plans to open the first portion of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been brought forward and adjusted in response to ongoing complications related to HS2. Regional transport bosses are set to approve the installation of both a temporary stop and terminus to speed up the delivery of the new tram
HS2: Installation of First Birmingham Viaduct Pier Completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20230 The first five-metre-tall V-shaped pier for the Curzon No. 3 Viaduct has been installed in Birmingham. The 300-metre-long viaduct is part of the Curzon Street Station approach area, which is made up of five connected viaducts between Duddeston Junction Viaduct and Curzon Street Station. This area was designed through a Joint
First Track Laid for Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension’s Delta Junction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 A total of 130 metres of double track has been installed along Lower Bull Street as part of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension project. First section of rail installed in Lower Bull Street for Birmingham Eastside Metro extension © Midland Metro Alliance This rail installation is the latest milestone reached in the project,
Rail industry braces for another walkout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Drivers’ strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day‘s strike. The Rail Delivery Group’s director
Consultation Launched over Revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has revised its strategy on how to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years. WMRE developed the draft strategy alongside rail industry partners such as Midlands Connect and the Department for Transport and a consultation has now been launched to
UK: New West Midlands Railway Fleet Commences Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 West Midlands Railway’s (WMR) new train fleet has commenced passenger services on the Shrewsbury Line. One of 26 new Class 196 trains transported its first passengers from Shrewsbury railway station to Birmingham New Street at around 7am on Monday 17 October. This new Class 196 fleet features intelligent air conditioning, USB chargers
RMT members balloted over more walkouts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Members of the RMT are being asked to vote on whether to continue industrial action on the railways between now and April. The ballot closes on 15 November. The RMT has already staged several strikes of staff at Network Rail and most train operators in its dispute over pay and
Varamis Rail Leases Class 321 Swift Express Freight Train from Eversholt Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Varamis Rail has signed an agreement to lease a Class 321 Swift Express Freight train from Eversholt Rail. Class 321 Swift Express Freight goes into service This will be used to deliver light goods across the UK at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, with Varamis running services 5 nights
DfT Places Avanti West Coast on Short-Term Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The Department for Transport (DfT) has placed Avanti West Coast (owned 70% by FirstGroup and 30% by Trenitalia) on a short-term contract to “stabilise its operational challenges”. This short-term contract will run for a period of six months, until the end of March 2023. During this period, the current contractual arrangements for
Operators warn against all but essential travel as strikes loom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Passengers are being warned by Network Rail and train operators not to attempt to go by train tomorrow, which is the first of several strike days during early October. Tomorrow will see stoppages called by the RMT, ASLEF and TSSA, and the joint effect will come near to closing the network in England.
Avanti restores some services, but pressure continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Avanti West Coast is restoring some of the trains which were withdrawn last month, but one group of business leaders and politicians is calling for its government contract to be withdrawn. Avanti said there would be further improvements in December. For now, AWC is adding back 70 services a week on
Reports say Byford is set to resign from TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford is poised to resign, it has been reported. Mr Byford has just completed the lengthy process of procuring a financial settlement for Transport for London from the government, and was also responsible for providing transport for hundreds of thousands of people who were in London
HS2 sites protected by controversial High Court decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 The High Court has granted an ‘extensive’ injunction to HS2 Ltd, which will make disrupting construction work or entering HS2 sites without permission a potential contempt of court. Jail sentences can be given in contempt cases. Mr Justice Julian Knowles, sitting in Birmingham, said the terms of the injunction struck ‘a
Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Taking place from 9 – 11 May 2023 at the NEC, in Birmingham, the UK’s number one event for the entire railway industry will bring together the whole rail community. Railtex 2023 offers a unique opportunity to experience state of
Royal mourning: trains set to run all night Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 Trains are likely to run all night on key routes in a bid to cope with heavy demand for rail travel as the Queen’s funeral approaches. Avanti West Coast has announced the restoration of some of the services on the London-Manchester route which were withdrawn in mid-August. Avanti said it had
Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Hits New Construction Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 The Birmingham Eastside Metro extension has reached a new milestone with the installation of 45 metres of double track between Meriden Street and Digbeth High Street. This comes after a pause on work due to the Commonwealth Games. Milestone celebrated after first section of rail installed in Digbeth © Midland Metro Alliance Midland Metro
What Is Going On with Avanti West Coast? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 At the end of September, I am due to travel from London to Liverpool, to cover Labour’s annual conference, and I am already worrying about my train journey. This is of course ridiculous. It is not, however, irrational. That’s because my journey will involve Avanti West Coast, a train operating company
HS2 Constructs First of Chiltern Tunnel Cross Passages Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 HS2 has commenced a new phase of construction on the Chiltern tunnels, creating the first of thirty-eight cross passages that will link the northbound and southbound tunnels. The tunnels will stretch for 10 miles under the Chilterns and will be used by high-speed trains travelling between London and the North at
Avanti makes u-turn over Shropshire trains axe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Through services are running between Shrewsbury, Telford, Wellington and London, after Avant West Coast said it had found the ‘resources to run daily trains’. Avanti services between London and Shrewsbury were to be withdrawn as part of wide-ranging service cuts which began on Sunday. Avanti blamed the cuts on ‘unofficial’ strike
Railway braces for weekend of disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 Industrial action and very hot weather are set to disrupt rail services seriously over the next few days. Some operators have warned that they will not be able to run any trains on Saturday, when ASLEF drivers stage a 24-hour strike. Avanti West Coast also expects a number of stations on
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Some Potential Winners of ‘Reversing Beeching’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 For nearly half a century, the 6,000 residents of the mid-Devon town of Okehampton did not have a proper railway. Trains west to Plymouth ceased in 1968; a shuttle east to Exeter, which surprised everyone by escaping the Beeching axe, only lasted another four years. After that, it was mostly heritage
Shortlist announced for headquarters of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Six English towns and cities in the Midlands and North have been shortlisted to be the new headquarters of Great British Railways, which is expected to start work as the industry’s new ‘guiding mind’ in April 2024. The six on the shortlist are Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York, and
RMT leader says industry is facing ‘fight of our lifetime’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has said that the demands of employers are being ’ramped up’, rather than being eased after the recent three days of national strikes. He said it was normal for an employer to be a little more reasonable in talks following an industrial stoppage, but not on
HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The facility will be used to maintain, service and store HS2 trains, as well as housing the main control centre for the entire HS2 network. The site includes the maintenance building, the
HS2 Obtains Planning Permission for Birmingham Viaducts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Birmingham City Council has granted planning permission to HS2 Ltd to construct two viaducts that will connect the new high-speed railway to Curzon Street Station in the centre of Birmingham. The Curzon Street Station Approach will be made up of four connected viaducts between Duddeston Junction Viaduct and Curzon Street Station.
UK: Digital Signalling Installed at Birmingham New Street Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Network Rail has announced that all signals at Birmingham New Street station have now been digitalised to meet 21st century signalling standards. Over the last 15 months, more than 230 miles of cabling have been laid to connect 64 LED colour light signals at Birmingham New Street station, Britain’s busiest interchange
Emeg® Group Welcomes Paul Cussen as Project Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 Please join us in welcoming Paul Cussen to the Emeg Group as Project Director, with responsibility for leading our project team at the Beckton DLR depot in East London. Paul is actually re-joining Emeg having served 2 years with us as Operations Manager then Operations Director back in 2014 where he was
AI and LiDAR Sensors Leveraged to Develop Future HS2 Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 HS2 has announced that OpenSpace Group Ltd is using artificial intelligence (AI) and LiDAR sensors to develop future train stations. The Future Stations Living Lab project is led by OpenSpace Group Ltd in collaboration with Network Rail, Avanti West Coast and the University of Birmingham as part of HS2 Ltd’s Innovation
Not Calling At… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 Until recently, a major English city had no direct rail services to or from the capital. To get to Middlesbrough from London – as I foolishly did, one freezing day in November 2017 – you had to go to Darlington, also in the Tees Valley but a good 13 miles
More transport devolution called for Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 The Urban Transport Group, which represents city region transport authorities, has responded to the Queen’s Speech by calling for more devolution. UTG director Jonathan Bray said: ‘We welcome today’s announcement of a new Transport Bill which, if true to the Government’s wider devolutionary objectives, should provide an opportunity to deepen
UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street in Manchester from property provider Bruntwood. This is HS2’s second major Manchester city centre property acquisition in just over a year, following the purchase of the Store Street site in April 2021. This is preparation for the construction of Manchester’s
UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street in Manchester from property provider Bruntwood. This is HS2’s second major Manchester city centre property acquisition in just over a year, following the purchase of the Store Street site in April 2021. This is preparation for the construction of Manchester’s
Contractor to build three Birmingham stations named Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 Transport for West Midlands has chosen VolkerFitzpatrick to build three stations on the restored Camp Hill line between Kings Norton and Birmingham New Street. The route was closed during the Second World War in 1941. The £61 million scheme will provide stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell. Design is
Bid to reduce costs of signalling systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road is working with Network Rail to encourage greater competition among suppliers of signalling equipment and so reduce costs. The ORR carried out a study of the market, which is worth £800-900 million a year, and published its recommendations in November 2021. Network Rail has
Totalkare Partners with Emanuel for Railtex Infrarail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Firmly established as the place to be for companies active in today’s thriving rail market, Railtex Infrarail provides suppliers to the railway sector with a unique marketing platform to conduct business. Totalkare will be co-exhibiting with its Italian supply partners Emanuel, showcasing its railway lifting jacks and bogie lifts. Railtex Infrarail will be taking
Rail Technology Venue Saxony: A Branch Hotbed of Innovation in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 For more than 175 years now, Saxony has been standing for innovations in the rail sector; with 13,000 employees in 240 companies, it is one of the top 3 centers of the branch in Germany. So there’s no question that Saxon manufacturers, suppliers, equipment providers, engineering and service firms as well as research institutes and
Train operators urge Easter travellers to check journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Easter will be a busy few days for thousands of Network Rail staff, as they prepare to carry out work at 530 sites around the country. £83 million is being invested in upgrading and renewing the railway in many places, but Network Rail said less than 5 per cent of
West Midlands secures �1 billion transport upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 The Department for Transport has confirmed a £1.05 billion grant for improving transport in the West Midlands. Tram and rail services are set to benefit, as well as buses, cycleways and pavements. When local funding is added, a total of £1.3 billion is expected to be invested over the next
RAIB ends inquiry into overspeeding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has ended its inquiry into three cases of train drivers apparently ignoring Blanket Emergency Speed Restrictions which had been imposed in north west England and Scotland because of stormy weather on 21 February. Although the trains had been driven too fast for the conditions, there were
Train driver walked between shunting trains, inquest hears Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 A West Midlands Trains driver who was killed at Tyseley depot in Birmingham on 14 December 2019 had walked between two trains for no apparent reason, an inquest jury has heard. Abdul Rehan, 64, had just returned his train to the depot but left his cab on the wrong side,
RMT to protest over job cut fears Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 RMT members are set to hold demonstrations in several English cities tomorrow over fears that 'thousands' of frontline railway jobs are set to be axed. The demonstrators will gather in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Despite rail fares going up again the government
No Train, No Gain? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Once upon a time, not too long ago, CrossCountry Trains ran three trains between Birmingham and Southampton every two hours. You could travel by rail from the south coast to the West Midlands without worrying too much about what time you were coming back again. Today, just a third of those
RMT stages first of four TransPennine strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 Conductors on TransPennine Express have staged their first Sunday strike, in a dispute over pay. Unless there is a breakthrough in the meantime, strikes have also been called for the next three Sundays. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Our members refuse to be treated unfairly and will be continuing
What’s So Great about Stratford? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 When I was a child, I was oddly fascinated by the idea of Clapham Junction. Visited by every train out of Waterloo, and most of those out of Victoria, it was said to be the busiest station in Britain, and quite possibly in Europe, too, served by over 100 trains every
New station proposed for National Arboretum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 IT has been revealed that a new station is being proposed at Alrewas between Lichfield Trent Valley high level and Wichnor Junction, on the line linking Tamworth and Burton-on-Trent. The original station serving the village of Alrewas was closed in 1965, although the line remained open. A new Alrewas station would
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
TK Elevator Awarded HS2 Station Lifts and Escalators Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 HS2 has chosen TK Elevator to manufacture and install approximately 160 lifts and 130 escalators at its four main stations. Lifts and escalators Old Oak Common © HS2 The framework agreement also includes maintenance for up to 20 years, and is valued at between 207m GBP and 316m GBP depending on the final
Wealthy Roman Settlement Excavated by HS2 Archaeologists Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 Archaeologists working for HS2 have excavated a vast Roman settlement in Northamptonshire. This is one of over 100 archaeological sites HS2 has examined between London and Birmingham since 2018, and was the focus of a recent episode of BBC’s Digging for Britain series. Roman road surface. © HS2 A team of around 80 archaeologists
BBV Starts Recruitment Drive to Support HS2 Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20220 Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) has launched a recruitment drive to support HS2 construction works planned for 2022 and beyond. Start the new year with a new career on HS2: BBV is launching a major recruitment drive in the new year As HS2’s construction partner, BBV already has over 1,500 staff working in
Network Rail Completes Christmas Break Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20220 Once again, the Christmas break has been a busy time for Network Rail engineers working on upgrading Britain’s rail network. Wales & Western Region This December, Network Rail completed 22 million GBP worth of essential upgrades in its Wales & Western region / Western route – between London Paddington and Penzance. The track
BREAKING: Alstom and Hitachi Win HS2 Rolling Stock Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 The trains will be equipped with modern sensors that will be able to identify potential faults, which will minimise disruption and downtime. Passengers will have access to high-capacity wifi, digital seat reservations and travel information that will be available through a number of different channels. ‘Inclusive design experts’ will also be
BREAKING: HS2 rolling stock contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 The government has announced the award of a £2 billion contract to build HS2 trains to Hitachi and Alstom. The fleet will be built at Derby, Crewe and County Durham. The Department for Transport says 2,500 jobs will be created. The fleet will consist of 200m units able to work in
HS2 rolling stock contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 The government has announced the award of a £2 billion contract to build HS2 trains to Hitachi and Alstom. The fleet will be built at Derby, Crewe and County Durham. The Department for Transport says 2,500 jobs will be created. The fleet will consist of 200m units able to work in
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
3Squared: The Integrated Rail Plan: What Does it Signal? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20210 On Thursday 18th November, the long-awaited Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) was released. Significant changes have been made, as unveiled by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, with the aim of providing a “rethink” and the ambition to “deliver rail improvements sooner.” Key highlights from the plan include: A full high-speed east-west line linking Manchester to Leeds will not be
The Integrated Rail Plan: A Disaster for Rail, Passengers and the Environment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 Today, 18 November 2021, the British government has published its much delayed Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands. In it, the government has confirmed the cancellation of the eastern leg of HS2 (Phase 2b East), which would connect Birmingham with Leeds and free up capacity on the Midland Main
Part of HS2 scrapped in Integrated Rail Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 Transport secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed a budget of £96 billion for his new Integrated Rail Plan. He said the plans for HS2 had been designed 'in isolation from the rest of the transport network', and the eastern leg of HS2 will now go no further than East Midlands Parkway, but the
Integrated Rail Plan: breaking news Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 Transport secretary Grant Shapps confirms a budget of £96 billion for the new IRP, saying that the plans for HS2 had been designed 'in isolation from the rest of the transport network'.____________________________________________________ Key points: The eastern leg of HS2 will stop at East Midlands Parkway but the DfT will remain 'open to
HS2 eastern leg set to be cut back Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 HS2 eastern leg set to be cut back The eastern leg of HS2 is set to be cut back and may be built only between Birmingham and East Midlands Parkway. In a preview announcement ahead of today's formal launch of the Integrated Rail Plan, the Department for Transport stopped short of
COP26: Doing the Wrong Thing Better Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20210 The Great British Bake Off has “caramel week”; COP26 has “transport day”. On Wednesday 10 November, with just three days left in the UN climate change conference, delegates gathered to talk about ways of taking the carbon out of our need to move about. As the evening approached, a press release
Talks begin over new passenger contracts, as confidence grows Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20210 Talks begin over new passenger contracts, as confidence grows Private sector transport operators have been invited to a market engagement exercise today by the Department for Transport as a first step towards awarding Passenger Service Contracts, while the Rail Delivery Group says travel is recovering in the wake of the Covid
Talks begin over new passenger contracts, but RMT protests Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20210 Talks begin over new passenger contracts, but RMT protests Private sector transport operators were invited to a market engagement exercise on Thursday by the Department for Transport as a first step towards awarding Passenger Service Contracts, while the Rail Delivery Group said travel is recovering in the wake of the Covid lockdowns,
HS2 Announces Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner Shortlist Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 HS2 has published its shortlist of bidders for the Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner (DDP) contract. The search for a partner began in June, when HS2 published a pre-qualification questionnaire and the winning bidder will be announced next summer (2022). HS2 Phase 2a Infographic © HS2 Ltd The three shortlisted bidders are AMS
To Build or Not to Build? The Uncertain Future of HS2’s Eastern Leg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20210 In the summer of 2019, as he stood poised to take the leadership of the Conservative party and enter Downing Street at last, Boris Johnson commissioned a review of HS2. The following November, just three weeks out from a general election, transport secretary Grant Shapps pointedly declined to rule out scrapping
Shapps talks of HS2 eastern leg ‘rethink’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20210 Shapps talks of HS2 eastern leg 'rethink' Reports this morning claim that transport secretary Grant Shapps could be on the verge of delaying or cancelling the 'eastern leg' of HS2, which would serve the East Midlands and Yorkshire and terminate at Leeds. There has been a debate about this part of
‘No clear end in sight’ to HS2 costs or delays with ‘many difficulties ahead’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 A House of Commons committee is warning that the HS2 crisis is deepening, saying that there 'is no clear end in sight' and that the programme will 'literally run out of time' if a key decision about the size of the high speed station at London Euston is delayed any
Government helps to fund Stratford upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 Government helps to fund Stratford upgrade Network Rail has secured a £2 million grant from the Department of Transport to help with the development of plans for congestion relief at Stratford station in east London. Stratford is a major hub, served by National Rail, the Docklands Light Railway, London Underground and
HS2 Hits 20,000 Job Landmark One Year After Construction Begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20210 One year on from the Prime Minister formally announcing the start of Phase One’s construction (London-Birmingham), HS2 has announced that 20,000 people are now working on the high-speed rail project. Tunnel engineer inspects HS2’s Chiltern Tunnel © HS2 These employment figures highlight HS2’s role in the UK’s economic recovery. Companies across the country
Minister refuses to confirm eastern leg of HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 Minister refuses to confirm eastern leg of HS2 HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson has refused to be drawn on the fate of the eastern leg of HS2, which is planned to connect the West Midlands, East Midlands and Yorkshire, with a terminus at Leeds. There has been lively speculation for several months
Engineers worked flat out to repair cable damage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 Engineers worked flat out to repair cable damage Train services were disrupted between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley after overhead power cables were damaged on the northern section of the Cross City line. Network Rail apologised to passengers yesterday afternoon as its engineers worked flat out to repair the
It’s Exhibition Season! Here’s Where You’ll Find Us Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20210 If you’re in the vehicle game, you’ve got a packed diary ahead of you this September. Exhibition season is here – and just like you and your teams, we’ll be doing the rounds at some of the biggest and best events in the fleet, workshop, and technology sectors. So if you’re heading
Ministers urged to ‘put an end’ to HS2 doubts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20210 Florence – the largest ever tunnel boring machine used on a UK rail project – unveiled at the HS2 site in West Hyde near Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire. Ministers have been urged by a business organisation to “put an end to any lingering uncertainty” over HS2. Photo: PA Media Ministers have been
Concern grows about HS2 eastern leg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 ANOTHER leak has raised concern still further that the eastern leg of HS2 is unlikely to be built in the foreseeable future. Although the western leg between London and Manchester is progressing, with construction underway on Phase 1 to Birmingham, the government has been declining to make any commitment to Phase 2b
Zonegreen Showcases Safety Upgrades at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20210 Zonegreen Showcases Safety Upgrades at Railtex Rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, will be exhibiting their market leading depot protection system at Railtex/Infrarail next month, to highlight its most recent developments. The Sheffield-based firm will be at Birmingham’s NEC from September 7-9 to demonstrate its Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) in person for the
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2021 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2021 Is Here! The Railway-News Magazine, issue 3 2021 is here! Featuring the upcoming Railtex / Infrarail shows at the NEC in Birmingham, UK in September, read all about the latest industry news and supplier updates, such as how satellites are being used for vegetation management
Rail industry hits back at Covid risk claims Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 A CLAIM in a newspaper report that 'hundreds of commuters could die from catching Covid on trains over the next four months' has been rejected by the Rail Delivery Group as 'highly misleading'. It says the risk from Covid-19 on trains and stations is low. The clash has occurred as the
Mechan Showcases Bespoke Skills at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 Mechan Showcases Bespoke Skills at Railtex Rail depot equipment specialists, Mechan, will be highlighting their work on key UK infrastructure projects at the industry’s first major exhibition since the pandemic. Information will be available on the Sheffield-based manufacturer’s entire portfolio of custom-made lifting equipment at Railtex/Infrarail, which is being held in Birmingham
Network Rail Approves Bender RS4 Tier 2 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20210 Network Rail Approves Bender RS4 Tier 2 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Electrical safety technology experts Bender UK (part of the global Bender Group) has been awarded Network Rail product acceptance (PA05/07464) of its RS4 Tier 2 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System after conducting successful live rail trials. Bender’s RS rail signal power monitoring
HS2 Bill for Crewe to Manchester expected soon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 THE government intends to deposit the bill for Phase 2b of HS2 early next year or sooner if possible, according to HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Thurston. The 'western leg' of Phase 2b covers the section between Crewe and Manchester, and the authorising Bill for this will follow the Phase 2a Act
Preparations Well Underway for Railtex/Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20210 Preparations well underway for Railtex/Infrarail – the meeting place for the rail industry in 2021 From 7 – 9 September 2021, Railtex/Infrarail will gather the whole railway industry together in Birmingham. It will be the first time the exhibitions have taken place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the
Voyager and Super Voyager Intercity Fleets Celebrate 20 Years of UK Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20210 Alstom, Beacon Rail, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry have marked 20 years of operation by the Voyager and SuperVoyager Intercity fleets at a special event at Alstom’s Central Rivers facility in Staffordshire, UK. Gus Dunster, Executive Director, Operations & Safety, Avanti West Coast; Peter Broadley, MD Services, UK&!, Alstom: Rob Dee,
Train timetables reduced, Tube lines closed as ‘pinged’ staff self-isolate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 Photo: RMT Rail operators and Transport for London (TfL) are cutting services because of the rising number of staff self-isolating. Reduced timetables have been introduced on railways across England in an attempt to improve reliability after a spate of last-minute cancellations. Around 600,000 people in England and Wales were instructed to self-isolate
Train operators slash timetables as staff self-isolate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 THE timetables of a number of train operators are being reduced from today, because large numbers of staff have been 'pinged' and advised to self-isolate for up to 10 days. The reductions have come just at the time that the holiday season is expected to pick up, with more people taking
Mechan Bogies Streamline Metro Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20210 Mechan Bogies Streamline Metro Maintenance Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has been called upon by Midland Metro, the operator of West Midlands Metro, to keep its tram maintenance programme on track. The manufacturer has produced three bespoke accommodation bogies for the Wednesbury depot, to enable carriages to be stored outside whilst
Porterbrook Takes Over Long Marston Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Porterbrook, one of the UK’s ROSCOs (rolling stock owner), has taken the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre into its portfolio. The site comprises 135 acres with a 2-mile circular test track and more than 12 miles of train storage facilities. The site is also connected to the national rail network. Having taken
Severn Valley Railway’s Harrier Hydroshunter project passes significant milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project, with the removal of the original diesel engine from a Class 08 ‘donor’ shunter. The SVR is working with the University of Birmingham and Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions to carry out the
New part time season tickets go on sale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20210 THE first part-time season tickets have gone on sale today, and will be valid from next Monday, 28 June. The Department for Transport said the paperless tickets will allow travel on any eight days in a 28-day period, with passengers able to tap smartcards or scan mobiles at the station. There
National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure Relaunches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 The University of Birmingham has relaunched the National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI), following work with the UK Department for Education to secure a successful, sustainable and inclusive future for the college. A special collaboration between higher and further education, the NCATI has now been incorporated into the wider