The Fast-Track to Future-Proof Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 With passengers demanding constant connections while they travel, and transport operators looking to leverage real-time operational data to and from their vehicles, there are an ever-increasing number of onboard devices and systems requiring connectivity. Ensuring that this connectivity is fast, reliable, robust and secure is key to assuring that the industry will be able to
ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 VTC 1031 and nROK 1031 Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications In modern society, providing high-speed public wireless communication is significant in fulfilling commuters’ busy lifestyles. NEXCOM responds by introducing the VTC 1031 and nROK 1031, their compact mid-range vehicle and railway PCs respectively. Equipped with Intel Atom® x6413E processor, I/Os,
Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers. Metallic bridge over the Guarrizas river with plastic sleepers © Adifs Part of Adif’s innovation and sustainability strategy, the trial joins similar initiatives carried out by other railway managers across
Avanti under new pressure amid calls for dividend reversal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have shown that Avanti West Coast paid £12 million to its owners FirstGroup and Trenitalia last year. The revelation has prompted calls from Labour for the money to be repaid to taxpayers in the light of Avanti’s poor performance in recent months,
Italy: Milan Metro Line M4 Begins Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 The Milan Metro M4 line has begun passenger service following the inauguration of its first six stations: Linate Airport, Repetti, Forlanini Station, Argonne, Susa and Dateo. The 5.4-kilometre section connects Linate airport to Dateo in just 9 minutes and is expected to be used by 86 million passengers each year. This complex
Vivarail may appoint administrators as cash dries up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A pioneering company which led the way in converting redundant trains to new forms of traction is preparing to appoint administrators. Vivarail, which was founded by Adrian Shooter in 2013, acquired a large fleet of former District Line cars from Transport for London with the intention of re-using their aluminium
CPK to Design First High-Speed Railway Line in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has selected several consortiums to design Poland’s first high-speed railway line. The 140-kilometre railway line will be designed in three phases. The first phase concerns the section from Warsaw to the CPK Airport transport hub, while the second will extend the line up to the city of
Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Successful Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets from Stadler will be operating in Belgium end 2023. Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify the trainsets against the requirements applicable in Belgium. The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets are currently in service in Germany
Real-time Video Surveillance: Safer, Reliable Transport Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Utilising Real-time Video Surveillance to Maintain Safer, More Reliable Transport Networks Despite research demonstrating the low risk of COVID-19 transmission through the use of public transit, especially where safeguards such as the use of face masks and increased frequency of surface cleaning have been put in place[1], the perception of the
Nestlé Waters to Operate Hydrogen-Powered Freight Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 From 2025, Nestlé Waters will become the first company in Europe to operate a hydrogen-powered freight train through a solution developed by Alstom and ENGIE. Through this project, a high-powered fuel cell system will be used to power electric locomotives in non-electrified areas. This will allow goods to be transported over
US: Norfolk Southern to Purchase Cincinnati Southern Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC) has announced an agreement to purchase all of Cincinnati Southern Railway’s (CSR) assets from its current owner, the City of Cincinnati, for 1.62 billion USD (1.57bn EUR). With as many as 30 trains a day travelling the route, this is a critical artery linking the US’s
First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 This weekend, the first of 93 new MTR trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line. The new fleet will gradually be put into service as the vehicles arrive in Hong Kong, replacing the first generation of MTR’s urban line trains, which have been operating across the city
More rail strikes on the cards after promise ‘was broken’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 A renewed war of words has broken out between the RMT and railway managers after the union said that promised proposals to end the six-month dispute had not been forthcoming, ‘without any credible explanation’. The new clash could now be followed by further strikes. The union added that Network Rail has also
Ricardo Rail Gains Designated Body Status for Irelands Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland. As part of the European Interoperability Directive, Member States are required to publish
It Could, Let’s Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 It could, let’s be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week’s Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
Element Materials Unveils Air Treatment Testing Facilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Element Materials Unveils One of the First and Largest Air Treatment Testing Facilities Designed to Support Indoor Space Public Health Air Quality 7,500ft3 facility now open to evaluate aerosolized product efficacy; reduce airborne organisms, viral particles. Element Materials Technology (Element), a leading global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company, today unveiled one
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
Reprieve for HS2, East West Rail and NPR in ‘austerity’ budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The Chancellor has effectively dismissed calls for HS2 to be further cut back or even cancelled in his Autumn Statement. Jeremy Hunt told the Commons that the funding would be available to continue building HS2 to Manchester, East West Rail and the ‘core’ elements of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Transport campaigners have pointed
Nomad Digital: Reflecting on InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 This September, the Nomad Digital team had the chance to connect in person by attending the biennial world leading transport technology trade fair InnoTrans after a four-year absence. Below, Gerald von Pok, Regional Sales Director, and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture, reflect on their time at the show, outline
TfL Launches Accessibility Trial for New Bridging Device Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) has launched a trial of a new ‘bridging device’ as part of its ongoing work to make its network more accessible. The bridging device has been designed to help passengers where the train-platform interface at step-free stations is insufficient or subpar for independent boarding and alighting due
Planning permission granted for restoration of Portishead line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 The project to rebuild the 18.5km railway to Portishead near Bristol has been given the green light by transport secretary Mark Harper, who has signed a Development Consent Order. In a letter published by National Infrastructure Planning, Mr Harper says he is ‘satisfied that the costs of the scheme have been
US: Metrolink Breaks Ground on Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Metrolink has commenced work on its Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project, breaking ground at at the Burbank-Downtown Station in Los Angeles County, California. This project aims to reduce travel times by allowing for increased speeds and more efficient operations as part of the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) programme. Tier 4
Ricardo Opens First North America Rail Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Ricardo has opened its first North America office dedicated to the rail market. The office in Folsom, CA, will be led by Kirk Klug, the recently appointed President, North America Ricardo Rail, who will oversee the expansion of Ricardo’s rail activities across the region. Kirk Klug, President of North America Ricardo Rail, said:“The opening
French Government Funds NS2F Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 The France 2030 Committee has awarded 7,163,753 EUR in funding to the Thales-led Nouvelle Signalisation Ferroviaire Frugale (NS2F) consortium, which is developing an efficient and low-cost digital rail signalling and network operation system. Thales has teamed up with GeoSAT, Setec Ferroviaire, CLEARSY and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional council to form NS2F. The
London Underground at virtual standstill as RMT staff walk out Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 There are very few trains running on the London Underground today because the RMT is staging a 24-hour strike. Transport for London said it was also not expecting to run any London Overground services on the lines from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford, while both Overground and
Work Begins to Fit ETCS to a DB Cargo Class 66 Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 The latest European Train Control System (ETCS) is being fitted to a DB Cargo UK Class 66 freight locomotive as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. The work will take place at Electro-Motive Diesel’s engineering workshop in Doncaster and will take around six months to complete. This marks the beginning
Spain: Renfe to Order 101 Cercanías and Media Distancia Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Renfe has announced that it will execute the purchase option for 101 additional Cercanías and Media Distancia trains before the end of this year. 69 of these units will be high-capacity Cercanías trains manufactured by Stadler and Alstom, while 32 will be Media Distancia trains manufactured by CAF. Renfe will execute the
How Would You Navigate the World If You Couldn’t See? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 A conversation with Icomera and its subsidiary, GoMedia, about Visor, their solution that enables the blind and visually impaired to navigate their way around transportation stations and rail platforms – independently, without the need for expensive, fixed infrastructure. Accessibility – when we think of that word in terms of transport, we
Advances in the Field of Predictive Maintenance CBM Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 Masats hosted the Quo Vadis CBM workshop on 20 October organised by IN-MOVE by Railgrup and the members of the #CBM Working Group, of which Masats is a member. The workshop allowed to share efforts and to know the vision of operators, constructors and components industry, in this field of Predictive
Handheld’s New Ultra-Rugged 10-Inch Windows Tablet with 5G Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the all-new Algiz 10XR, an ultra-rugged 10-inch Windows tablet that combines durability with robust field performance, 5G and future-proof features. The Algiz 10XR is a smaller, lighter, 10-inch Windows tablet that achieves more even while taking up less space.
Zonegreen Aces Wimbledon Rail Depot Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Sheffield-based rail specialists, Zonegreen, have equipped one of the busiest maintenance depots in the country with state-of-the-art safety technology. South Western Railway’s Wimbledon Traincare Depot in London is now using Zonegreen’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) to protect staff from train movements. The firm worked with Octavius Infrastructure to deliver the
CHSRA to Restructure Track and Systems Procurement Due to Economic Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced it will let the current track and systems procurement expire in its current form and restructure it. It said that after careful consideration and in light of the current economic climate, supply-chain challenges and 40-year inflation, it believed it was not in the state’s
Network Rail Trials Laser and Plasma Train to Blast Leaves Off the Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20220 Network Rail has announced that throughout October it has been performing comprehensive testing to determine whether laser beams and superheated plasma jets could be effective at clearing leaves off the line. The equipment has been fitted to Network Rail’s multi-purpose vehicles and has been deployed on heritage lines at the East
Czech Republic: Alstom to Recruit and Train 200 Welders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in the Czech Republic. This is part of its plans to hire 7,500 new recruits, worldwide, this year. Alstom to recruit 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in Czech Republic The production site is the second-largest of its kind in the Czech
Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference (IRFC) 2022 The seventh International Railway Forum & Conference took place from 5 to 7 October 2022, in the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague – this time with patronage from the Minister for European Affairs, Mikuláš Bek, PhD, granted within the frame of the
US: Silver Line Extension to Dulles Airport Could Open by Thanksgiving Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20220 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMTA) has announced that its Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport Station will be operationally ready in time for Thanksgiving travel on Thursday 24 November. This news follows the the completion of two weeks of successful simulated service. The WMTA Silver Line extension will connect to six
Government to enforce minimum service during rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 A Bill is being presented to Parliament today which sets out a law restricting the proportion of people who may walk out during transport strikes. The RMT has called for ‘the fiercest civil resistance possible’. The new law will apply even if the strike was validly called under previous laws which oblige
It’s official: Great British Railways will be delayed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Transport secretary Ann-Marie Trevelyan has confirmed that legislation to create Great British Railways will be postponed at least until next year. She was answering questions from members of the Commons Transport Select Committee, and refused to be drawn on a revised timetable. The Committee was also told that it is possible for
Powered by Justride: MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Combining LIRR and Metro-North Trip Planning and Ticket Purchasing Masabi is delighted to continue supporting the MTA with this new development, bringing the functionality of the most-used mobile ticketing app in North America, eTix, into the new MTA TrainTime app powered by Masabi’s Justride
US: Metrolink Arrow to Commence Service in San Bernardino County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and Metrolink are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Arrow service, which is scheduled to start operations on Monday 24 October. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday 21 October at the historic Redlands – Downtown Station in California. Work on delivering
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
Accessible to All: Overcoming Barriers to Passenger Transport Use Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Accessible to All: Digital Technologies Overcoming Physical and Linguistic Barriers to Passenger Transport Use In this article, we spoke to Sven Koster, Head of New Business Development and Innovation for our GoMedia team, and Lynn Bacigalupo, Project Manager for Icomera in North America, about delivering more accessible passenger transport experiences across
Network Rail to Strengthen Merseyrail Underground Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Network Rail is using 21st century technology to fix a Merseyrail underground tunnel in Liverpool without disrupting passenger services. This 3.5 million GBP investment involves waterproofing and strengthening the ceiling of High Neck Tunnel to fix its leaks and loose Victorian brickwork. As part of this work, a steel ‘ram-arch’ tension system
Handheld Launches RTK Options for Rugged Devices Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Handheld Launches Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Options for Rugged Android Handhelds and Tablets Handheld Group, a Swedish manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the addition of real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning capabilities to three Handheld rugged devices. RTK is used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning
New Interchange Route Opens between Northern Line and DLR at Bank Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20220 A new interchange route between Bank station’s Northern line and DLR concourses has been opened by London Mayor, Sadiq Khan. It’s estimated that 40% of Bank customers use the station to change between these London Underground lines. New interchange for Bank station at Northern Line © Transport for London (TfL) With three escalators, the
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
A Year in Product Innovation Heading into APTA TRANSform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20220 The arrival of the APTA Transform conference in Seattle has us reflecting on the immense steps the transit industry has taken in the past year. Thinking back to last year’s APTA EXPO in November of 2021, the industry was struggling with the impacts of the pandemic and facing uncertainty over how
Navigating Transit Challenges and Opportunities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 A Conversation with Modaxo’s Paul Comfort on Navigating Today’s Transit Challenges and Opportunities The public transit sector is facing a time of transformation as agencies fight to bring riders back, address operator shortages, and adapt to new travel patterns. In this dynamic environment, agencies are seeking agility and efficiency to overcome
HÜBNER to Supply Up to 1,008 Gangway Systems for Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Up to 1,008 gangway systems for the VDV Tram-Train project – HÜBNER is a partner for the largest order in Stadler’s company history. The HÜBNER Group will be supplying up to 1,008 gangway systems for the largest order in the company history of the rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler. In connection with
Making Rail Networks More Resilient with Satellite Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Making Rail Networks More Resilient with Satellite Insights Climate change requires railway operators to make their networks more resilient and mitigate risks from weather events. This summer has been a wake-up call for many who had taken climate change lightly. The unprecedented heatwave swept over Europe and, in fact, the whole
Opportunities and Challenges in Sharing Digital Twins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Vehicle manufacturers, operators and infra managers all have their piece of the puzzle when it comes to building digital twins of rail infrastructure or vehicle systems. They also all have their own benefits of using these digital twins. Which examples of digital twins are already used in practice?What benefits do digital twins
Does Your Workshop Equipment Have the Right Safety Features? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 We’re all about safety in the workshop here at Totalkare. And we’re proud to say that our equipment is some of the safest around in the marketplace today. But not every workshop knows what they’re missing — and if you’re overdue an upgrade, you might not be aware of all the
PESA Signs Contract for Heavy Maintenance of 59 PKP Intercity Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 PKP Intercity has chosen PESA Bydgoszcz to undertake the heavy maintenance (level 5) of 24 152A and 35 154A series cars. This contract, signed at InnoTrans 2022, is valued at 376 million PLN (78.91m EUR | 76.09m USD). PESA to modernise more carriages for PKP Intercity © PESA The project will be undertaken in
Flame Resistant Erosion Control & Slope Stabilisation Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 PYRAMAT® 75 High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat (HPTRM) and PYRAMAT® 25 Turf Reinforcement Mat (TRM) are now engineered to mitigate fire risk and increase the resilience of wildfire prone areas using non-halogen fire retardant technology. Recognizing the long-lasting impact of wildfires, including the destruction of essential vegetation that helps to maintain slope structure and
Visa Ready for Transit – Accelerate Adoption of cEMV Payments Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Visa Ready for Transit – Accelerate Adoption of cEMV Payments Public transit operators around the world are upgrading their payment experience to give riders more freedom and convenienceVisa Transit, a robust global network of leading payment technology providers, accelerates implementation of cEMV payments in public transportSwitchio, a unique all-in-one cEMV payment
Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Rail Safety Week: September 19-25th 2022 – North America Over 200 Americans, 20 Canadians and 200 Europeans die each year in railroad crossing accidents. As consequences for accidents involving trains and cars or pedestrians are rarely minor, one of the clear focus points for Rail Safety Week is preventing these accidents
Frauscher to Develop a New Generation of Axle Counters in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Frauscher Sensor Technology was awarded with a contract for the development, deployment and maintenance of a new generation of axle counters in France by SNCF Réseau. We are pleased to announce that we have officially won the tender created by SNCF Réseau for the modernisation of the signalling systems deployed on
RAILSOFT – Supporting Virtually All Railway Processes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 RAILSOFT is railway ERP class platform having over 60 modules for comprehensive management of a railway enterprise (small, medium and large companies) available in various language versions. New software versions are delivered to the system (as part of the Maintenance service), which introduce updates to changes in regulations and new functionalities
What Is EN50155 for Railway Applications? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 This article intends to summarise the most important requirements that apply for power supply devices when considered as a component in railway applications. Although there are several standards to take into consideration when installing electronic equipment in trams and trains, we will be focusing on the EN50155. Premium has a wide range of
UK: Class 43 ETCS Testing Successfully Completed for East Coast Digital Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 ETCS testing for Class 43 trains has been successfully completed, marking the achievement of a new milestone for the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). The Class 43 power cars were fitted and tested as part of Network Rail’s New Measurement Train, which carries out essential infrastructure monitoring work. Fitment of ETCS
BREAKING NEWS: Andy Byford is leaving TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford has resigned and is returning to the United States. Current chief operating officer Andy Lord will become Commissioner for the time being. TfL said Mr Byford had achieved his priorities since he joined TfL in June 2020, which were to complete the Elizabeth Line and to resolve
London transport commissioner Andy Byford resigns Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford has resigned and is returning to the United States. Current chief operating officer Andy Lord will become Commissioner for the time being. TfL said Mr Byford had achieved his priorities since he joined TfL in June 2020, which were to complete the Elizabeth Line and to resolve
HÜBNER Is a Proud Partner of Siemens Mobility in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 HÜBNER Is a Proud Partner of Siemens Mobility in Egypt – Order for Gangways and Driver Assistance Systems In the expansion of the Egyptian rail network, the HÜBNER Group will be a supplier of important products for Siemens Mobility. HÜBNER will be delivering gangway systems for both the Velaro high-speed trains
ZF Expands connect@rail to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-Tread Wear Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 ZF Expands [email protected] to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-Tread Wear Feature allows predictive maintenance of trainsMonitoring function ensures more safety, efficiency and comfortVolume production application successful: Cooperation with DB Regio Baden-Württemberg to be extended ZF is expanding its condition monitoring system for rail vehicles, [email protected], to include a new function for wheel-tread
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
Stadler Presents FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train for San Bernardino Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 At InnoTrans 2022, Stadler unveiled its FLIRT H2 hydrogen train, which will be delivered to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBTCA) in mid-2023. This will be the first hydrogen-powered passenger train to operate in the US. Stadler FLIRT H2 © a2b Global Media SBTCA has currently ordered one FLIRT H2 hydrogen train to
SensIQ sonic: The Next Generation in Door Safety Systems from HÜBNER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 SensIQ sonic: A New Level of Passenger Safety with Ultrasonic Sensor Technology – The Next Generation in Door Safety Systems from HÜBNER An innovative new development from HÜBNER: Ultrasonic sensor technology is the functional basis for SensIQ sonic – a new generation in door safety and anti-trap protection systems in public
Adina Vălean: The Commission Cannot Create a Second Golden Age for Rail All by Itself Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 The European Union Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, addressed the rail industry, train operators and Member States at her speech at InnoTrans’s Opening Ceremony today. EU Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean, at the Opening Ceremony of InnoTrans 2022 © a2b Global Media She was happy to be at InnoTrans, she said, seeing new
A Sneak Peek of InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20220 InnoTrans is back after four long years. And as is established practice, the Monday before the show officially opens is press day, during which members of the media get an industry welcome plus a preview of some of the top innovations in rolling stock. Representatives from the five founding organisations of InnoTrans
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
Frauscher Remains on the Road to Success with Sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Frauscher Sensor Technology‘s sustainability strategy is again awarded Gold by EcoVadis in 2022 Sustainability is an integral part of Frauscher’s corporate culture, having a particularly high priority in all areas of the company. With a wide range of initiatives, Frauscher is committed to having a positive influence on sustainability at both
Meet Switchio at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Meet Switchio at InnoTrans 2022 InnoTrans, the leading international trade fair for transport technology, is less than a month away. In 2018, the biannual event hosted more than 3,000 exhibitors and 150,000 visitors from all over the world. From 20–23 September, Switchio Transport will be at InnoTrans 2022, Messe Berlin to present
Ballard to Power First Hydrogen Trains in India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Ballard Power Systems’ fuel cells will power India’s first hydrogen trains thanks to a fuel cell module order from Medha Servo Drives. Medha Servo Drives is a rail system integrator contracted by Indian Railways to develop hydrogen-powered trains as a first step towards the operator achieving its net zero ambitions. Two retrofitted
Ricardo Performs Safety Assessment of Signalling Overhaul on UK Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Ricardo Performs Safety Assessment of Signalling Overhaul on UK Main Line Ricardo has helped support the signalling overhaul of a key stretch of the UK’s West Coast main line, a project which saw the closure of one of the few remaining manually operated signal boxes on the network. The Macclesfield Re-signalling Project commenced in summer 2021, upgrading a section
deugro Appoints Diana Kaufmann as President Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Hanau, Germany, September 1, 2022 – Effective today, Diana Kaufmann has been appointed President Central Europe, Global Risk Management and HR Development for deugro. Throughout her career, Diana Kaufmann has acquired a wide range of skills and experience that makes her an excellent candidate for the position of President. In addition
InnoTrans Special: The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2022 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 InnoTrans Special: The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2022 Is Here! After a long four-year wait, InnoTrans is at last taking place again in Berlin later this month and it’s set to be huge with new offerings such as the Mobility+ section, incorporating future transport solutions such as mobility apps, robotics, micromobility
First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions New spur gear drive developed to meet specific requirements of the urban rail networkLightweight and powerful: Transmission weighs 80 kilograms less than the previous modelFirst order from Hitachi Rail for Metro Washington comprises 256 vehicles ZF will produce a
Thelo DB to Support the Modernisation of Ghana’s Western Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Thelo DB has signed a framework agreement with the Ghanaian government to modernise Ghana’s railway network. Aerial view of Accra, the capital of Ghana The agreement was signed at a special ceremony in Accra on 22 August 2022. Thelo DB is a joint venture between South African rail vehicle leaser, Thelo Ventures and
Rail Baltica Appoints Shadow Operator Services Provider Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Rail Baltica AS has signed an agreement with a joint venture consisting of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, RENFE-Operadora, and Ingeniería y Economía del Transporte to provide the Shadow Operator services for the Rail Baltica high-speed line. The Shadow Operator services agreement is valued at 8 million EUR. It will be
TfL Confirms Funding Agreement with UK Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) has reached a further funding agreement with the UK government to support the capital’s transport network until March 2024. Throughout the funding period, TfL expects to receive around 1.2 billion GBP which will enable investments and help avoid significant cuts to London’s services. The agreement is to support
Gmeinder is Going to InnoTrans 2022, Berlin, Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Gmeinder at InnoTrans 2022, Berlin, Germany We sincerely invite you to join us at the International Trade Fair for Transport Technology © GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH It is a pleasure to invite you to InnoTrans 2022, held from 20th – 23rd September in Berlin, Germany. Do not hesitate to visit us in Hall
Aluminium Drawers Designed for Air and Rail Catering Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Curious about our aluminium drawer product portfolio? Keep reading! As a specialist galley insert equipment manufacturer, we take great care in the quality of the raw material selected for use within our manufacturing process. Delivering catering equipment that is strong and durable enough to withstand the daily rigour associated with catering operations is
Demiryolu anlaşmazlığı olarak adlandırılan yeni grevler devam ediyor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 ASLEF üyeleri, 12 Eylül'de 15 operatörlerinde ödeme konusunda greve gidecekler ve İngiltere'deki demiryollarına yeni bir kesinti turu getirecekler. İskoçya ve Galler'deki şehirlerarası hizmetler de etkilenecek.Büro ve yönetim kademelerinde çalışan TSSA üyeleri de 26 Eylül öğlen saatlerinden itibaren 24 saat boyunca dokuz operatörden ayrılıyor. ASLEF, tren sürücülerinin yüzde 96'sını temsil ettiğini söylüyor.
Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Ricardo has been appointed to provide Systems Integration Verifier Services for the extension of the O-Train network in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Line 2 (French: Ligne 2 de l’O-Train), is a six-kilometre single track route that forms part of the city’s two-line O-Train light
TfL funding settlement agreed with government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Transport for London has agreed a funding settlement with the Department for Transport, averting widespread cuts to services. The deal includes base funding of about £1.2 billion until March 2024, and provides a financial safety net if passenger figures and revenue do not continue to recover as TfL is hoping. But there
Egypt: 320 Vehicles Ordered for Lines Two and Three of Cairo Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels has signed a contract with the Hyundai Rotem / Egyptian National Company for Railway Industry (NERC) joint venture for the manufacture and supply of 40 metro trains with 320 air-conditioned metro vehicles. These will operate on lines two and three of the Cairo Metro, and will
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
National Rail passenger numbers recover further Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 95 per cent of the pre-Covid level on one day earlier this month, and figures on other days were also above 90 per cent, according to the Department for Transport. The latest official statistics show that the peak was reached on 10 August,
National Rail passenger numbers recover further Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 95 per cent of the pre-Covid level on one day earlier this month, and figures on other days were also above 90 per cent, according to the Department for Transport. The latest official statistics show that the peak was reached on 10 August,
National Rail passenger numbers recover further Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 95 per cent of the pre-Covid level on one day earlier this month, and figures on other days were also above 90 per cent, according to the Department for Transport. The latest official statistics show that the peak was reached on 10 August,
New CEO Announced for Eurostar Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Gwendoline Cazenave has been named the incoming Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Eurostar Group. She will take over the role on 1 October from Jacques Damas, who has been CEO of Eurostar since October 2020 and CEO of holding company, Eurostar Group since its creation in May. Eurostar Group is an alliance
Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Rail safety specialist, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, will be demonstrating how its technology can reduce the risks faced by depot staff at this year’s InnoTrans exhibition in Germany. The firm will be showcasing its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the world’s largest rail trade fair
Railway will be open for business over holiday weekend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Network Rail has reminded passengers that the ‘vast majority’ of the rail network will be open for business as usual this August Bank Holiday weekend. However, upgrades costing a total of £90 million are being carried out, which means some routes will be affected by engineering possessions. Network Rail added
California High-Speed Rail Achieves Environmental Clearance in Northern California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors has approved environmental clearance for the line’s 43-mile section from San Francisco to San Jose. The Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for this section of the line is now complete. This milestone concludes the project’s environmental clearance in Northern California. From 2029,
First of Etihad Rail’s New Fleet Arrives in the UAE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 The first batches of Etihad Rail’s new fleet of locomotives and wagons have arrived in the UAE. Etihad Rail’s new locomotive fleet offloading at UAE port © Etihad Rail Once construction is completed, the new fleet will operate across the entire UAE National Rail Network, increasing its capacity to more than 60 million
Rock Cliff Monitoring Using Remote IoT Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Rock cliff monitoring is a hot topic, as evidenced by interest in a Worldsensing webinar on the subject in March 2022. The event featured a top-notch speaker lineup, including Daniel Naterop, Civil Engineer and Project Manager at Huggenberger and Sales Engineer at Sisgeo; Angela Lluch Gracia, Worldsensing Application Engineer; and Arnau Carbonell, Worldsensing Sales Area Manager
Ceremonial Opening Held for Long Island Rail Road Third Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 New York: On 15 August, Governor Kathy Hochul joined leaders of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at a ceremonial opening of the first section of the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) new Main Line third track. During a ceremonial journey, officials rode on a three-mile stretch of track between Floral Park