France: CAF to Supply 15 Trams to Marseilles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 RTM (Régie des Transports Métropolitains) has contracted CAF to supply 15 new trams for Marseilles, France. The contract is valued at 57 million EUR and includes an option to increase the number of ordered trams depending of future network extensions. The design of the new trams is similar to that of the
Skeleton’s Supercapacitors to Power CAF’s New Metro Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Skeleton Technologies, the global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, will supply supercapacitors to the metro units Spanish manufacturer CAF will provide to the city of Granada, Spain. Headquartered in Donostia – San Sebastian (Spain), the CAF Power & Automation has been working with Skeleton Technologies since last year. Following a
CAF to Supply an Additional 5 Canberra Metro Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 The Australian Capital Territory has extended its contract with CAF to supply an additional 5 trams equipped with OESS (On Board Energy Storage Systems) to run on catenary-free sections of the Canberra Metro. These units will join the 14 trams previously delivered to Canberra. The Canberra Metro bidirectional trams are based on
Germany: CAF to Supply 42 LRVs in Hannover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 CAF has been selected to supply 42 TW 4000 LRVs for ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG, the public transport operator in the city of Hannover, Germany. The contract also includes an optional extension to supply up to 233 additional units. The new units will also enhance the experience for ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe’s passengers
US: CAF to Supply 102 LRVs for Boston Green Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has selected CAF USA to supply 102 light rail vehicles (LRVs) that will operate on the Green Line in the City of Boston. The order is valued at 811 million USD and includes the manufacture of 102 vehicles, two driving simulators, fleet parts, tools and
Alstom Completes Final EC Commitments for Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Alstom has concluded the divestment of its Coradia Polyvalent platform, its French Reichshoffen production site and its TALENT 3 platform to CAF. This transaction was required by the European Commission following Alstom’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January 2021. TALENT 3 battery-electric train © Bombardier Transportation To ensure a smooth transition, Alstom will fulfil
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
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
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
Sweden: CAF Receives Order for 25 Civity Nordic Regional Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Swedish operator SJ AB has ordered 25 CAF Civity Nordic units in a contract valued at 300 million EUR (305.56m USD). This deal includes an option for a further 35 units. The SJ Group is currently upgrading its fleet in order to expand capacity in response to expected growth in demand, in
Transport for Wales Unveils New Trains Built by CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Transport for Wales (TfW) has unveiled a new fleet of trains that are set to improve rail transport in Wales. The first new Class 197 train was revealed to the public on Friday 1 July at Chester railway station after being assembled at CAF’s Factory in Newport. The new trains have been
Germany: CAF to Supply Additional Battery-Powered Trains for NWL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Rail transport provider Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) has extended its contract with CAF for the supply of an additional 10 battery-powered Civity BEMU trains for the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany. The contract extension is valued at approximately 170 million EUR and also includes fleet maintenance of the new vehicles for a
UAE: Etihad Rail Announces Stage Two Advancements and Contract with CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 The Chairman of Etihad Rail, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, recently undertook a site visit to review the progress of construction on Stage Two of the UAE national rail network. This was followed by attending the signing of a new contract between CAF and Etihad Rail. Etihad
France: CAF to Supply 60 Trams to Montpellier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 CAF has been selected to supply a new fleet of trams for the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole region in France. Under the contract, which is valued at over 200 million EUR, CAF will supply the surrounding areas of Montpellier with 60 Urbos platform 7-module trams, as well as a possible 17 additional
CAF Begins Static Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 CAF has commenced static tests on the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train that is being developed for the FCH2Rail project. To produce the hydrogen train prototype, a new power generation system has been installed within a RENFE Civia commuter train. The technology has been integrated into the vehicle’s existing traction system, enabling the
Germany: CAF Awarded Bonn LRV Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 CAF has been chosen to supply Stadtwerke Bonn Verkehrs (SWBV) and Elektrische Bahnen der Stadt Bonn und des Rhein-Sieg-Kreises (SSB) 22 light rail vehicles (LRV), along with all relevant spare parts. The contract includes an option for a further 10 units. The CAF Sales Managers Andreas Doll and Pasquale Driesman, CAF Division
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
Powering Freight’s Destination to Zero Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Powering Freight’s Destination to Zero This month, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. (KLW) announced the next step in Tier 4 locomotive repower programs. Building on successful sales of KLW EPA Tier 4 certified and CARB verified locomotives across the U.S., KLW has recently completed the remanufacture of
IN PICTURES: Amtrak Unveils Interiors for New Acela Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, and rolling stock manufacturer Alstom have reached a milestone in the project to put new Acela trainsets into passenger service. Together they have unveiled the interiors of the fleet that will carry passengers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), connecting New York, Washington and Boston. This
CAF Secures Foothold in Saudi Arabia with New SAR Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 CAF has signed a new contract with state-owned railway operator Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) that will support the country’s strategic transport plan: Vision 2030. CAF trains in Saudi Arabia are equipped with CAF’s LeadMind solution The contract, valued at roughly 200 million euros (219.33m USD), covers the maintenance of SAR’s fleet of
UK: LiDAR Helps Protect 19th Century Railway Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 Laser scanners and drones have been used to plan essential maintenance of the 19th century Whalley railway viaduct in Lancashire. The technology was used to map every inch of the 48-arch Victorian viaduct, which carries the Blackburn to Clitheroe railway line 550 metres across the Ribble Valley and over the river
TfL funding is extended until June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20220 Government funding support for Transport for London has been extended until 24 June, but although the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed the news he is calling for a 'concrete commitment' to a longer term settlement. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said he was 'pleased', but continued: 'There is no
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
Spain: CAF and Iberdrola Partner on Hydrogen-Powered Train Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20220 CAF and Iberdrola have signed a framework agreement to promote the use of green hydrogen in the railway and passenger transport sectors. The partners have several goals including the promotion of solutions that can replace fossil-fuel powered trains without relying on the availability of overhead lines or having to make significant
Atama ve görevden alma kararları Resmi Gazete’de haber by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20220 Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan'ın imzasıyla yayınlanan kararlara göre, Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu Başkanlığı Strateji Geliştirme Başkanı Muhiddin Şahin ve Türkiye İş Kurumu Genel Müdürlüğü Genel Müdür Yardımcısı Nadide Yiğiteli görevlerinden alındı.Gençlik ve Spor Bakanlığı'nda açık bulunan Erzurum Gençlik ve Spor İl Müdürlüğüne Birdal Öztürk, Kilis Gençlik ve Spor İl Müdürlüğüne Metin
Auckland Transport Awards Train Contract to CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 New Zealand: Auckland Transport has awarded a contract for 23 electric trains to CAF. The contract is worth over 130 million euros and covers the maintenance of the trains until 2025. The contract also includes an option to call up to five further units. Auckland Transport first entered into an agreement with
Alstom Reviews Growth One Year on from Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 On the run up to the first anniversary of its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, Alstom has released the details of its orders and sales for the first nine months of the financial year 2021/22. During this period, orders for services, signalling and systems reached 49 percent of the total order intake. Alstom
Hitachi to Acquire Bombardier’s Contribution to the V300 ZEFIRO from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20210 As part of the merger agreement between Alstom and Bombardier Transportation, which concluded in January, the European Commission required that certain assets would be divested to avoid competition concerns. Just last week Alstom announced it was divesting its Reichshoffen site as well as its Coradia Polyvalent and TALENT3 platforms to CAF. Bombardier-Hitachi
Japan: Hitachi to Produce Express Trains for Tobu Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20210 Hitachi has been chosen to design and build a fleet of N100 express trains for Tobu Railway Company. Hitachi is to produce a fleet of N100 express trains for Tobu © Hitachi These will be used on Tobu Railway’s flagship service between Tokyo and Nikko and Kinugawa, replacing the Spacia 100 series of
Alstom Agrees to CAF Asset Transfer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20210 Alstom has agreed to hand over its Reichshoffen production site and Coradia Polyvalent and TALENT3 platforms – currently developed at Alstom’s Hennigsdorf site near Berlin, Germany – to CAF. Alstom Coradia Polyvalent train for Régiolis © Alstom This divestment was a condition set by the European Commission regarding Alstom’s acquisition of
Delayed rail plan set to axe HS2 eastern leg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20210 Delayed rail plan set to axe HS2 eastern leg Reports are claiming that the Department of Transport's long-delayed Integrated Rail Plan is set to be published this week, and it is said to confirm speculation that the government will abandon the eastern leg of HS2 to the West Midlands, South Yorkshire
Knorr-Bremse and CAF Sign Maintenance Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20210 “With a global presence that’s embedded at local level, our worldwide service offering for rail vehicles is one of the mainstays of our business, putting us right next to our customers. “That’s why we’re delighted that CAF has reaffirmed their confidence in us by entering into this global service agreement and
Commuters Returning, but London Lags Behind Rest of UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Commuting into London is lagging behind the rest of the UK according to the Rail Delivery Group (RDG). London Kings Cross station concourse © Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Figures show that only 41% of commuters are travelling back into offices in the capital, whereas over half of commuters (54%) have returned across the
Simulation: How Much Road Space Do Cars Take? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 An animation video shows how much space cars take up in our cities and why cities should promote public and active modes of transport. Placed side by side, it becomes clear how much road space the various modes of transportation require. © PTV Group In many ways, Covid has spurred discussion about how
Mechan Engineers Conquer Three Peaks for Charity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20210 Mechan Engineers Conquer Three Peaks for Charity A trio of intrepid engineers from rail depot equipment specialists, Mechan, have climbed the UK’s three highest mountains to raise money to help street children at home and overseas. The Sheffield-based manufacturers participated in the Three Peaks Challenge by Rail, raising £3,500 for national charity,
Dean Forest Railway to host Volunteers Open Day this month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 Photo: Dean Forest Railway The Dean Forest Railway (DFR) is hosting a Volunteers Open Day later this month for members of the public interested in volunteering at the railway. DFR is operated almost entirely by volunteers who work in groups across the railway, such as the Wagoneers, the Monday Gang, the
Avanti West Coast Begins UK’s Biggest Ever Train Fleet Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 The first train at Widnes is set number 390125, which has clocked up more than 5.1 million miles. This train will be in Alstom’s Widnes depot for 16 weeks in total. During the first six weeks it will have a technology upgrade, testing and validation. Then the new cafe bar
LeadMind Accelerates Diagnostics during Oslo Tram Testing Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 In 2018, CAF won a contract to supply 87 Urbos trams to Sporveien, Oslo’s public transport operator. Now, following some delay due to COVID-19, the first units are in testing and CAF is using its fleet operation and maintenance digital platform LeadMind. Thanks to the platform’s real-time data and advanced analytics
CAF Secures Two New Service Contracts in Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20210 The Swedish national rail transport operator SJ AB has awarded EuroMaint Rail AB, a CAF Group subsidiary, two service contracts totalling over 100m euros (118.65m USD). Euromaint staff at work © CAF / Euromaint The operator selected EuroMaint to provide maintenance services for 12 years for the fleet of trains that run on
PREVIEW: JULY ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Headline Lines IETs back in traffic as repair plans established; Northern CAF units return to service; ORR launches review; Industry facing £2bn cuts; TPE completes new train
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
CAF Announces Contracts in Belgium, Australia and Turkey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20210 The CAF Group has secured tram supply extension contracts in Belgium and Australia, worth a combined value of nearly 100m euros (119.05m USD), in addition to a new signalling installation contract in Turkey. De Lijn tram © CAF Group In Belgium, De Lijn has approved the purchase of a further 18 trams. This
CAF Selected as Preferred Bidder for New Niederrhein Münsterland Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20210 The NRW-RRX model is a vehicle financing model developed by the transport authorities in the state of North-Rhine Westphalia. In a Europe-wide tender the contract partner sought is one who will not just manufacture the vehicles but also maintain them for 30 years. The future operators will be sought in
All Great Central Railway stations to reopen from June 26 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Photo: Joe Connell/GCR The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced that it will be reopening all four of its stations from June 26, 2021. During recent months all passenger trains have been running from Quorn and Woodhouse Station operating a single round trip service only. Also see As from Saturday 26 June visitors will
CAF Signs Two New Contracts in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20210 The CAF Group has secured two contracts in Germany, further attesting to its commitment to the country, where the group is currently supplying electric units to operator Schönbuchbahn. Together the new contracts value almost 200m euros (237.06m USD). Freiburg tram The first contract is to supply 51 LRV units, along with all relevant spare
Transport for Wales’ New Class 197 Trains Come Off the Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20210 The transformation of the Wales and Borders network has moved another step closer with the first of the brand-new Class 197 diesel multiple units coming off the production line. These new trains will provide enhanced comfort for Transport for Wales (TfW) customers with features such as leather seats (first class), stain-resistant
CAF Signalling Receives ETCS Baseline 3 Certification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 CAF Signalling has received the certification for its AURIGA on-board ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 solution in accordance with the latest TSI 2019/776. CAF’s European Train Control System has been fitted into the EM100 measuring car, manufactured by Plasser & Theurer. A key partner in the project was signalling supplier AZD
First of new West Midlands trams arrives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20210 THE first of eight additional trams for West Midlands Metro has been delivered from Spain. Five of the eight CAF trams will be needed later this year when extensions open in Birmingham and Wolverhampton, and have batteries as well as a conventional pantograph so that they can run on sections where
Reopening plans for Locomotion in Shildon announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20210 The first visitors to Locomotion in Shildon can now book their tickets online ahead of the museum’s reopening on Wednesday 19 May. Visitors will be able to see the original Locomotion No.1 on display in Shildon for the first time in more than 170 years – close to the site
National Railway Museum sets net zero target ahead of reopening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20210 The National Railway Museum and the Science Museum Group have set targets to achieve Net Zero by 2033. The museum says it is committed to changing the way it works to achieve a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Related articles Small but
Toyota Motor Europe to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for FCH2RAIL Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20210 Toyota Motor Europe will supply the fuel cell modules for the hydrogen train prototype being developed under the EU’s FCH2RAIL programme. The FCH2RAIL consortium has partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal and has a mission of developing and testing a hybrid electric-hydrogen train that can run on both overhead lines
Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s weekend to return this summer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced the return of its Step Back to the 1940s weekend this summer. The event, taking place on June 26/27 and July 3/4, will bring the 16-mile railway line into life with a wide a variety of interactive displays, including live events and a team
Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway to resume operating in May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20210 Pic caption: Welsh Highland NGG16 ‘Garratt’ No. 138 at Dinas station on June 14, 2019 about to depart for Caernarfon. Photo: Chris Milner Assuming there are no late changes in Welsh Government COVID-19 restrictions Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway (Ff&WHR) will re-commence train operation on May 1 with bookings now being taken for trains
Britannia Bridge works to protect rail link for future years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20210 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
Mechan Jacks Enhance Updated Glasgow Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has created a bespoke set of lifting jacks to furnish an upgraded Glasgow maintenance facility. The manufacturer has supplied five of its flagship products to Polmadie Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot to help operator, Alstom, reduce servicing times on new vehicles. Mechan’s jacks in operation
The Importance of in-Train Mobile Coverage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20210 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
CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20210 Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF has won a contract to supply four electric multiple units to train operating company Euskotren for a total of almost 32 million euros. Each train will be four cars long and will be similar to the Series 950 trains that are already in operation on Euskotren
CAF-Bombardier Consortium Chosen as Preferred Bidder for RER B Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20210 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
Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Enter Service in Kaohsiung Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20210 The trams are fully low floor. They have double doors for better accessibility and passenger flow. They also have large bay windows, ergonomic, spacious seats and large passenger information displays. The Citadis trams use ground charging coupled with Citadis Ecopack technology. One of the ways in which Alstom has increased the
3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20210 A fair number of rail projects are currently under construction in the United States. Here’s a quick look at three line extensions that are set to start carrying passengers in 2021: CityLynx Gold Line Phase 2, Charlotte Phase 1 of the streetcar line (Charlotte Area Transit System) in North Carolina opened in
Grade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20210 The National Railway Museum’s Station Hall is set to receive a £500,000 refurbishment, thanks to the Friends of the National Railway Museum. The charity organisation which supports the work of the museum, has raised £300,000 from members to develop and refresh Station Hall’s permanent exhibition, which is housed inside the
Northern’s Last Pacer Train Removed from Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20200 The last of Northern’s 102 Pacer trains has been removed from service. Following the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations of 2010, all passenger trains in Britain had to be accessible to disabled people before 1 January 2020. Pacer trains were given until the end of 2020. Northern removes last Class 142 Pacer train
New technology comes to the aid of Ribblehead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20200 THE famous Ribblehead viaduct which was at the centre of unsuccessful proposals to close the Settle & Carlisle Line in the 1980s is receiving more attention than ever, after Network Rail scanned the structure of the viaduct using drones, lasers and 3D software, turning the resulting data into a computer
Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20200 Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Ribblehead viaduct as part of a major restoration project to secure its future for passengers and tourists. An essential upgrade to brickwork and drainage is underway on the 144-year-old structure which carries the historic Settle to
EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 The European Commission’s (EC) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has chosen the project FCH2RAIL to begin negotiations for an EU grant agreement for 10 million euros. The funding would come from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which funds research, technological developments and innovation. The aim of the project
Severn Valley Railway to close as second national lockdown begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20200 Following the government announcement of a second national COVID-19 lockdown, the Severn Valley Railway will close from November 5. The Railway’s pubs, cafes and shops will also shut. All customers who have tickets for this period will be offered the chance to rebook during December. The railway has confirmed that tickets
CAF Selects the Masats Ramp for the Amsterdam Tram Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20200 The new Masats RF2 ramp will be installed on the new streetcars for the Amsterdam public transport company, GVB. The two-way tram project for GVB includes 63 trams, each equipped with 4 automatic ramps for people with reduced mobility. Deliveries of the 252 ramps expected to end by 2021. CAF will
Managing Cyber Risk with NIS Compliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20200 Risk Workshops and Governance But how does this help with the CAF? Firstly, any good risk assessment sets up the context, involving the stakeholders and those who need to be informed of the outcome. This allows one to identify the governance (CAF A1) structure required and name responsible individuals and risk
Living the highlife Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones discovered on a recent visit to the Lucerne region. EVERY year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine
Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Rigibahnen No. 22 leaves Rigi Staffel, heading back down the mountain towards Vitznau, with an afternoon service on January 9. This is one of the line’s most recent railcars, dating from 1986. BEN JONES Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones
The Aln Valley Railway – then and now Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20200 Alan Barnes is a regular visitor to the North East. Here, he takes a look at the history of the Aln Valley Railway and its progress in extending one of Britain’s newest heritage lines, a project which has not had the easiest of starts. VERY little evidence remains of the railway
CAF Wins Maintenance Contracts Worth €40m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20200 Spanish rolling stock manufacturer has won maintenance contracts worth 40 million euros. Italy The public entity that manages transport in the city of Palermo, Sicily – AMAT S.p.A. – has selected CAF Italia to maintain the 17 trams that operate on the city’s four tram lines. The contract has a runtime of
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. BEN JONES looks at what we’ll be seeing on the rails over the next few years and how it will affect existing trains. If you keep an eye on the
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
National Railway Museum & Locomotion announce return Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20200 The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham have announced plans to reopen to the public this summer. Locomotion will reopen on Tuesday 28 July and the National Railway Museum will reopen the following week on Tuesday 4 August. Both sites have undergone a rigorous cleaning regime prior
CAF to Supply Metre-Gauge Trains to Renfe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20200 Order 1: 31 Units The first part of the order is for 31 trains as well as for the supply of parts and maintenance of 12 trains for a 15-year period. The maintenance will be done by ACTREN, a company both Renfe and CAF have a stake in. This part of
Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20200 The East Lancashire Railway’s The Trackside pub at Bury Bolton Street station (pictured) reopened on July 4. The line’s other pub, Buffer Stops at Rawtenstall, also reopened for business on the same day. MIKE KELLY While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
Adif Awards Signalling Contracts to CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20200 Adif has awarded two signalling contracts to CAF Group subsidiary CAF Signalling. The two contracts, which are part of the company’s ongoing expansion into the Spanish signalling market, are worth 30 million euros. León Signalling Contract As part of the first contract, CAF Signalling is to remove the telephone block signalling system, a
CAF Wins European Rolling Stock Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20200 CAF has won a contract to supply metro trains to the city of Naples as well as contracts to supply additional trams to Amsterdam and Stockholm. The combined value of these contracts is almost 100 million euros. Metro Trains for Naples The Spanish rolling stock manufacturer has signed a framework agreement with Ente
NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20200 THE timing of an announcement for a reduction in social distancing by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, along with a further easing of restrictions has come at a perfect time for the launch of a new thrice daily luxury charter train, which will operate over the scenic Settle & Carlisle line
YHT seferleri yeniden başladı: ‘Bilet ücretlerinde herhangi bir artış söz konusu değildir’ haber by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20200 Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferlerinin yeniden başlatılması dolayısıyla Ankara YHT Gar'da düzenlenen törene katıldı. Bilet almaya gelen yolcularla sohbet eden Bakan Karaismailoğlu, daha sonra yaptığı konuşmada, tren seferlerinin, normalleşme süreciyle bu sabah yeniden başlatıldığını belirterek ilk seferin Ankara'dan İstanbul'a gerçekleştirildiğini ifade etti. Kovid-19
Kovid-19 nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferleri yeniden başladı haber by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20200 ❮❯ Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu (solda), yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferlerinin yeniden başlatılması dolayısıyla Ankara YHT Gar'da düzenlenen törene katıldı. Karaismailoğlu, Ankara'dan İstanbul'a hareket eden yolcu trenini uğurladı. ( Esra Hacioğlu - Anadolu Ajansı ) Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle
7 May: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20200 Tunnel shuttle vehicle numbers fell sharply in April THE effect of lockdowns in Britain and France from later in March has been reflected in the latest statistics of Channel Tunnel traffic. Eurotunnel said 19,682 cars, motorbikes and coaches were carried in April this year, compared with 227,393 in April 2019. Lorry
CAF Wins Maintenance Contract Extension with Translink Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20200 CAF Rail UK and the Northern Ireland operator Translink have agreed an extension to the existing maintenance contract between the two parties. CAF has been responsible for maintaining Translink’s NIR Class 3000 diesel fleet – which it also manufactured – for the past few years. This new contract, which became effective
Talgo, CAF and Bombardier Resume Activities as Spanish Government Eases Restrictions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20200 Two weeks ago the Spanish government required all ‘non-essential’ activities to cease due to coronavirus, meaning that manufacturing and construction activities in the country were put on hold, along with services. On Sunday, 12 April, following a review, the Spanish government announced that these non-essential operations were allowed to start up
West Somerset Railway funding appeal hits the right notes! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20200 BR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No. 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ and No. 7802 ‘Bradley Manor’ pass near Blue Anchor with a 14-coach train during the 40th Anniversary Gala on June 8, 2019 Well-wishers have responded rapidly to the West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc’s urgent appeal for desperately-needed funds to help the 22-mile line heritage
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in emergency appeal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20200 Photo: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways The general manager of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is urgently appealing for public help, after the railway closes amid the coronavirus situation. Paul Lewin, who appears in a video message, made the difficult decision to suspend train services in light of government advice. In a statement
UK railway news roundup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20200 Coronavirus continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry. Services are being slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are introduced and events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week
From the archive: Three million passengers and counting Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20200 Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A CHECK list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
Three million passengers and counting… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20200 Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A check list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
Further International Travel Restrictions due to Coronavirus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20200 Russia – Czech Republic – Poland Russian Railways has suspended international passenger services into Czech Republic via Poland. These measures became effective on 13 March 2020. The affected services include the Prague-Moscow services. Passengers who have already purchased tickets can cancel them free of charge. Latvia – Lithuania – Belarus – Ukraine Cabinet ministers
Inside the March issue of The Railway Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20200 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features the all important news that HS2 has been given the green light, plus the Department for Transport takes control
Industry Insider Week 7 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20200 Alstom Delivers 130th Tram to Bordeaux | Rolling Stock The city of Bordeaux has received its 130th Citadis tram from Alstom, meaning it now has one of the largest tram fleets in the country. The first Citadis trams began carrying passengers in Bordeaux in 2003. Bordeaux has a tram network measuring
TransPennine Express under pressure, as performance targets are set Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20200 TRANSPORT for the North has given TransPennine Express new, strict public performance targets, after months of cancellations and other problems. The decision comes only a few days since rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris warned that the Department for Transport was prepared to take action. He told MPs on 4 February: ‘We have been
CAF Wins Contracts with VY and HKL in Norway and Finland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20200 CAF has won contracts worth more than 100 million euros in Norway (with VY) and Finland (with Helsingin kaupungin liikennelaitos). CAF Contract with VY In Norway, the Swedish subsidiary of CAF Group, Euromaint, has signed a 9-year contract with VY for the maintenance of the fleet that will run on the Bergen
Industry Insider Week 5 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20200 Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 5 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress | Science & Technology ADIF, the rail infrastructure manager in Spain, has become the eighth member to partner with Eress, the European Partnership for
Stadler to build new Tyne & Wear Metro trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20200 Swiss manufacturer Stadler has beaten rivals CAF and Hitachi to secure a £362m contract to build a fleet of 42 new trains for the Tyne & Wear Metro. The Department for Transport will be providing £337m in funding for the trains. Unveiling the new designs, Nexus, which operates the metro system