KfW Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Financing of EUR 70 million for the site in Butzbach, HesseThe new facility serves to reduce costs and increase quality KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing of EUR 70 million for the construction of a maintenance facility for the Hessische Landesbahn (HLB).
Stadler to Deliver 20 FLIRT EMUs for Helsinki Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Stadler has signed an agreement with the VR Group to supply 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) in Finland. The four-car trains will have 356 seats and capacity for a total of 796 passengers. With a maximum speed of 160 kilometres an hour, they will be used for regional services around
Germany: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State to Deploy Battery Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are introducing battery trains on the Warnow II network for the first time. Diesel trains currently operate on these routes, but in a step towards emission-free, climate-neutral rail transport, DB Regio will introduce 14 Stadler FLIRT Akku battery-powered trains from December 2026. These
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
DB to Develop Additional High-Performance Rail Corridors in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has identified routes from Hamburg to Berlin and Emmerich to Oberhausen as key corridors to develop as part of its future high-speed network. In 2025, DB will carry out major upgrades to these line to deliver a high-performance network that offers greater capacity and reliability for passenger and
“Trains before Planes” Is One of the Slogans of Climate Activists Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: “Trains before planes” is one of the slogans of climate activists… Unfortunately, the current reality is the exact opposite in many ways. Air
Alstom to Supply 312 Metro Cars for Delhi Metro Phase IV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to supply and commission 312 standard gauge metro cars for the Delhi Metro Phase IV expansion. This order is valued at 312 million EUR and includes the design and manufacture of 234 standard gauge metro cars for Delhi
Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 In contribution to COP27 discussions, Alstom has published a study entitled, ‘The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,’ in collaboration with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services. This study demonstrates how urban rail transport can decrease carbon emissions and provide environmental, social and economic benefits to African cities. African cities must
DB Installs Climate-Friendly Lighting at 1,000 Train Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Throughout 2022, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has been converting the lighting at around 1,000 train stations to energy-efficient sources such as LEDs. So far, service technicians have installed thousands of new LEDs at around 750 stations, replacing platform lights, signs and displays. Alongside improving its sustainability credentials, this project is also helping the
DB to Operate Egypt’s First High-Speed Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 The Egyptian government has awarded a contract to Deutsche Bahn (DB) to operate Egypt’s first high-speed rail network. The contract was signed at the COP27 UN climate conference for an initial period of 15 years. Under this agreement, DB subsidiary DB International Operations (DB IO) will be responsible for operating the high-speed
Island Hopping for Battery Trains: DB Begins Construction of OLE Islands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of electrified overhead contact line islands that will charge battery-powered trains in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. These islands will provide a future energy supply for battery-powered trains without the need for end-to-end electrification – something standard electric trains would require. Instead, the technology only
UK: Construction to Begin on Global Centre of Rail Excellence Next Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has officially acquired the former Nant Helen opencast site and Onllwyn Washery in Neath Port Talbot and Powys, South Wales, paving the way for construction to begin. GCRE site being prepared for construction. © The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Outline planning consent for
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
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
CRRC’s High-Speed Maglev System Presented at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 CRRC presented its high-speed maglev system, the CRRC 600, at InnoTrans 2022. With speeds of up to 600km/h, this high-speed maglev would be among the world’s fastest land public transport systems and would be suitable for intercity travel. The high-speed maglev system is a ‘non-contact’ high-speed rail vehicle. It operates on a
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
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances 40 New Light Rail Vehicles for Stuttgart Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank is financing 40 new light rail vehicles for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB), a public transport operator in Stuttgart, Germany. The new vehicles will gradually replace the oldest ones in the Stuttgart fleet. SSB awarded the order to manufacturer Stadler Deutschland GmbH following a Europe-wide tendering procedure. The S-DT 8.16
SENOPLAST Is Company of the Year 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 We have made it! We are WIKARUS 2022! On September 27th, SENOPLAST was awarded with the Salzburg business award WIKARUS in the category “Company of the Year” during a festive gala at the WIFI Salzburg. In this category, primarily the successes of the past year, the innovative strength, the corporate culture and
Deutsche Bahn Sets New Recycling Targets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) CEO announced ambitious new recycling targets for 2030 at its Sustainability Forum in Berlin. In an attempt to protect key resources such as concrete and steel, DB plans to bring its use of recycled rail steel up to 45% – double the current target. It also plans to triple
DB and Fortescue Partner on Ammonia-Hydrogen Engine and Green Fuel Logistics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have signed a declaration of intent to work together on the development of an emission-free ammonia-hydrogen engine. The advantage of this technology over a pure hydrogen engine is that ammonia has a higher energy density than liquid hydrogen, making it easier to transport
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
safe.trAIn Project to Advance Development of AI-Enabled Automated Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 Siemens AG has announced that it will lead a consortium of 17 partners to facilitate advances in operating automated regional trains with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The project, entitled ‘safe.trAIn’, is being subsidised by the German government. It has a total budget of 24 million EUR and will run
Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Amtrak has announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045. This net-zero target focuses on improving Amtrak’s environmental impact while continuing to safely move passengers across the US. As part of Amtrak’s vision for the future, Amtrak aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
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
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents New FLIRT Tri-Mode and CITYLINK Tram-Train for Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 At InnoTrans today, Stadler presented the new FLIRT tri-mode and CITYLINK tram-train for operation in South Wales. The event was attended by Stadler CEO Peter Spuhler and Rob Hale, Head of Rolling Stock, Project Integration & Delivery at Transport for Wales (TfW). Kicking off the presentation, Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director
Siemens Mobility’s Mireo Plus B Goes on Public Show at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 The public has been able to view Siemens Mobility’s Mireo Plus B battery train for the first time at InnoTrans 2022. L-R: Gerhard Greiter, Winfried Hermann and Volker M. Heepen beside Siemens Mobility’s Mireo Plus B at InnoTrans 2022 © Siemens Mobility This is a battery-powered hybrid vehicle, which can be operated with
InnoTrans 22: DB Announces Largest-Ever Fleet Modernisation Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that it will invest over 19 billion EUR (18.81bn USD) in new passenger and fleet locomotives and trains by 2030. This, its largest-ever fleet modernisation programme, was announced at InnoTrans 2022. Dr Richard Lutz, Deutsche Bahn CEO, said:“We’re now investing in the trains of the future. With
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
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
Freight Transport by Rail Beats Climate Challenge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Peter Füglistaler, Director Swiss Federal Office of Transport, describes what can be done to improve intermodal supply chains for a greener economy and explains how digital transformation can help achieve sustainable targets, driving the industry to be more competitive. New initiatives promote the shift of freight transport from road to rail
World’s First Automatic S-Bahn Train Enters Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 The first digital S-Bahn automatic trains have commenced passenger service in Hamburg, Germany. Four digital S-Bahn trains are now in regular use on the S2 line that runs between Berliner Tor and Bergedorf. Deutsche Bahn and Siemens, together with the city of Hamburg, presented the Digital S-Bahn, the world’s first self-propelled train
Meet VR FleetCare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Finland is a small but efficient northern country that is home to many world-class companies. Their competitive advantages have included high-level expertise, customer insight, co-operation, and the courage to do things in new ways. VR FleetCare is a provider of rail fleet maintenance and lifecycle services that is on its way
The HÜBNER Group Highlights Its Global Presence and a Wide-Ranging Product Portfolio at Innotrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 The HÜBNER Group Highlights Its Global Presence and a Wide-Ranging Product Portfolio at InnoTrans 2022 – Making Mobility Happen – Today. Tomorrow. Together. The HÜBNER Group will be represented at this year’s InnoTrans in Berlin (20 – 23 September) with two booths. In the indoor area (Hall 1.2, Booth 120), the
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
Polarteknik Receives EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 Polarteknik receives EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability performance ranking in top 5% among over 90,000 rated companies globally. What Is EcoVadis? Ecovadis is a system to provide reliable, globally recognized sustainability ratings and insights, enabling all companies to reduce risk, drive improvement and accelerate sustainability and positive impact on our planet and
DB and Siemens Test Hydrogen Trains with Mobile Refuelling Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Deutsche Bahn and Siemens have commenced testing for the Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains along with the mobile hydrogen refuelling process. This marks the next milestone in the H2goesRail project. DB CEO Richard Lutz, Siemens CEO Roland Busch and State Secretary Hartmut Höppner are taking part in the first test drive with
Rapid Response Insights for Storm Damage: A LiveEO World Premiere at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Rapid Response Insights for Storm Damage: A LiveEO World Premiere at InnoTrans LiveEO will be showcasing their newest product at InnoTrans 2022. An automated rapid response solution based on radar satellite data, Rapid Response Insights works in all weather conditions, pinpointing storm damage locations within hours, so infrastructure operators can restore
Hydrogen train trials start in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 A former ScotRail Class 314 electric unit converted to hydrogen power is being tested on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway near Linlithgow. The unit was reclassified as Class 614 last October and is the last survivor of the Class 314 fleet, which was built by British Rail. The trials on
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
Taiwan: Stadler Wins First Metro Tender in Asia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City Mass Rapid Transit Bureau has chosen a consortium of ST Engineering, Stadler and Siemens Mobility to provide turnkey rail services for its new MRT Yellow Line. Light rail system in Kaohsiung, Taiwan © MiNe The consortium will develop and build a completely new metro line in Taiwan’s third largest city.
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
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
Come See Our Orange Air Conditioner at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Orange (AC) – Take the Heat off with 32,000 BTU Cool Reliability Patented, non-inverted, 72 VDC, 32,000 BTU A/C that fits in any locomotive. It comes as a complete kit and it is an independent system. The Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology works like the accelerator in a car, by matching the
Rail fares rise to be lower than inflation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20220 The rail fares rise for 2023 is to be below the rate of the Retail Prices Index last month, which is normally used a basis for fare changes in the following January. The RPI in June was 11.8 per cent. The Department for Transport has not revealed what next year’s
Network Rail Signs Solar Power Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20220 UK rail infrastructure manager Network Rail has signed a solar power agreement with EDF Renewables UK for 49.9MW of renewable energy capacity. This amount is equivalent to roughly 15 percent of Network Rail’s annual non-traction energy consumption. It will come from EDF Renewables UK’s new Bloy’s Grove solar farm, which is
Avanti crisis deepens as city leaders say cuts are a ‘national outrage’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20220 City and business leaders on the West Coast Main Line have sent a letter of protest to transport secretary Grant Shapps after Avanti West Coast said it was cutting back its timetables, with trains on most lines running once an hour at best from Sunday. There will be very few services on
Development of Multifunctional Day/Night Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The R&D project Day/Night Train (TANA) was launched in June 2022. It is funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action in the Mobility of the Future funding line, managed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). An Austrian/Swiss research team led by the Vienna-based company netwiss OG is looking
War of words with union after Avanti announces service cuts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 Avanti West Coast has announced a sharp reduction of its services from Sunday, saying that staff absence is making the current timetable unreliable. But the RMT is denying that absence is the cause of the problems, and is demanding a meeting with transport secretary Grant Shapps to discuss the situation. Avanti
LiveEO secures €19M to Accelerate Market Expansion for Satellite-Based Infrastructure Monitoring Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 LiveEO secures €19M to Accelerate Market Expansion for Satellite-Based Infrastructure Monitoring Leading provider of satellite analytics, LiveEO, has secured €19M in funding in what is one of the largest investments to date in Earth Observation in Europe. The round was led by MMC Ventures and includes €17M of venture capital, as
Knorr-Bremse to Equip Siemens Mobility Trains for Operation in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Siemens Mobility has awarded Knorr-Bremse a contract to equip 15 high-speed Velaro Egypt electric multiple units (EMUs) with braking systems and entrance systems. These trains will run between Alexandria and other major Egyptian cities at speeds of up to 230 kilometres per hour. Knorr-Bremse is to equip 15 of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro
Rail union calls for end of private rail industry profit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 The general secretary of the TSSA has called for ‘a new financial settlement’ which would end private profit in the rail industry and set ‘fair fares’. Manual Cortes’ comments were made as all three main unions are planning more walkouts during August in the dispute over pay, working conditions and jobs,
UK: Record-Breaking Heatwave Leads to Launch of Resilience Taskforce Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Off the back of Europe’s latest record-breaking heatwave, Network Rail has commissioned a new resilience taskforce. This taskforce will investigate and make recommendations on how the UK railway can develop its resilience to extreme weather conditions. Network Rail launches resilience taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave © Network Rail The review will look at
Skeleton Expands Its Supercapacitor Factory in Partnership with Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Skeleton invests 220 M EUR in the Leipzig area to build the world’s largest supercapacitor factory in partnership with Siemens. Skeleton Technologies and Siemens are announcing a far-reaching technology partnership for the development, planning and implementation of a fully automated, digitalized manufacturing plant to produce supercapacitors in Germany. The production line
DB’s 100th ICE 4 Delivered as Part of €10bn Fleet Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has christened its 100th ICE 4 as part of the company’s ten billion EUR investment in expanding its long-distance high-speed fleet. The 100th ICE 4 is a 13-car XXL-ICE. The train has been christened with Rhine water from the state capital and is named ‘Rheinland-Pfalz’, after the German
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
ÖBB and DB Present New Nightjet Couchette Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a modernised couchette car for ÖBB’s Nightjet service in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. As part of the upgrade programme, ÖBB has converted 22 passenger cars from its existing Nightjet train fleet into multifunctional couchette cars that will enhance passenger comfort. The upgraded couchette cars are
DB Becomes First Intermodal Partner of the Star Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 On 1 August 2022, Deutsche Bahn (DB) will become the first intermodal partner of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest global airline alliance. The collaboration will allow DB and Star Alliance passengers to book integrated international plane and train journeys through one platform. Customers will then receive a combined ticket for flights
Germany: ODEG Signs Elbe-Spree Network Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 A special ceremony has been held for the signing of the transport contract for the Elbe-Spree network in Brandenburg an der Havel. The Europe-wide tender for this contract was overseen by the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) on behalf of the German states of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt. The signing ceremony was
TfL Launches Tender to Power London Underground with Renewable Energy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 At London Climate Action Week, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that Transport for London (TfL) has launched a Power Purchase Agreement tender, marking the first step towards powering the London Underground with 100 percent renewable energy. This initial tender aims to purchase approximately 10 percent of TfL’s required electricity
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
The Future of Rail Flaw Detection: Better, Faster, Smarter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Railway transportation is one of the most important parts of modern economic development. With the rapid development of modern science and technology, people are also constantly strengthening the performance and safety management construction of railway transport, so as to effectively improve the efficiency and speed of railway transportation. However, the rail,
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
Germany: Autonomous Regional Rail Travel Takes a Step Closer to Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 Alstom’s German autonomous rail pilot project has now entered its next phase. Coradia Lint regional train for LNVG in commercial service. Working closely with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the TU Berlin and Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG), the manufacturer is exploring the automation of regional transport via ETCS. This is being supported by Germany’s
HÜBNER is Building a Green Factory in Bangalore, India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 HÜBNER is Building a Green Factory in Bangalore, India The HÜBNER Group is expanding its production capacities in India. Since September 2021, the company has been constructing a modern, low-energy building with production, administration and logistic facilities in the vicinity of Bangalore with a planned completion date set for the end
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner In a few weeks, the European railway sector gathers at RailTech Europe 2022. Taking place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht in the centre of the Netherlands from June 21-23, RailTech Europe is the European meeting place for the railway industry, from infrastructure managers and
British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen British Steel is conducting a major study into the use of green hydrogen in the company’s drive to decarbonise its operations and manufacture net zero steel. The steelmaker, which is collaborating with EDF UK, UCL (University College London) and the Materials
Global Mobility Call is Key in Redefining Sustainable Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20221 Global Mobility Call Will Be Key in Globally Redefining Sustainable Mobility This is the largest platform that brings together all sectors involved in developing sustainable mobility, gathering international leaders in mobility from the 14 to 16 June in Madrid with a multi-sector and cross-sectional programme. Michio Kaku, Uri Levine, Sacks, and Carlos Rati
Deutsche Bahn Unveils Interior Designs of Future ICE Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has unveiled new interior designs for its future ICE fleet, which will be rolled out from the end of 2023. Deutsche Bahn’s future high-speed ICE (InterCity Express) trains will feature redesigned seats and contemporary equipment. Passengers will be able to experience the new design on the new ICE 3neo
Alstom and PKN ORLEN to Cooperate on Hydrogen Trains in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and PKN ORLEN, a Polish manufacturer and distributor of fuel products, have signed a strategic co-operation agreement for the supply of zero-emission trains and hydrogen fuel. The two companies will co-operate to deliver zero-emission hydrogen solutions for public rail operators. Under the agreement, Alstom will be responsible for supplying trains
Skeleton Agreement with ZPUE for Sustainable Energy Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Skeleton Technologies, the global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, and ZPUE, the largest manufacturer of electrical devices for electrical power distribution utilities in Poland, have entered into a commercial agreement to provide energy storage solutions to the Polish market. The two companies signed a Letter of Intent under which Skeleton should
Top Takeaways from the State of Public Transit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Swiftly: Top Takeaways from the State of Public Transit 2022 Every year we publish our State of Public Transit to get a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges facing the transit industry. This year, we analyzed millions of data points and conducted an in-depth survey of transit professionals to dig into
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
Interrail Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Discounted Passes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20220 Europe: To celebrate 50 years of Interrailing, 43 European railways have launched a joint campaign offering a 50% discount on Interrail tickets. These Interrail Global passes, which cover a month’s worth of travel, will be available for 252 euros (265.47 USD) until 10 May. ICE Europa – celebrating 50 years of Interrail
California Legislature Urged to Approve High-Speed Rail Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Three former US Transportation Secretaries, along with several labour unions, organisations, and businesses have signed a letter urging California State Senate and Assembly leaders to approve 4.2 billion USD in bond funding for California’s High-Speed Rail project. Upon completion, the electric high-speed railway will connect Anaheim and Downtown Los Angeles with
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Another Eight Green Locomotives for RIVE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank and Siemens Financial Services support transport transformation with another eight “green” locomotives for RIVE KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged financing for up to 30 new hybrid Siemens Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives managed by Northrail GmbH (Northrail) for its long-standing customer RIVE Private Investment. The lending volume of up to
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Unveil New Complete Hydrogen System for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled elements of their newly developed complete hydrogen system for rail. Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the new Mireo Plus H hydrogen train © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben The two partners developed the system through the 13.74-million-euro (14.47m USD) H2goesRail project, which
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
Digital Automatic Coupling Passes Practical Tests in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 Positive interim results have been reported from the European test run of a Deutsche Bahn (DB) freight train equipped with digital automatic couplers. The test train is part of a 13-million-euro (13.69m USD) research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) aimed at introducing EU-wide
Single to London? That’ll Be an Arm and a Leg, Please! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 Here we go again. On Friday 22 April, Andy Burnham – mayor of Greater Manchester, sometime future leader of the Labour Party, scourge of the north/south divide – tweeted details of how much it would cost to travel from his fine conurbation to selected destinations around the world and back. You
Germany: DB Highlights Success of Noise Abatement Efforts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has published its Noise Protection Balance Sheet for 2021, which highlights the advancements it has made regarding noise abatement. DB Cargo shunting yard Munich-North © Deutsche Bahn | Uwe Miethe The document reports that 32,800 residents living beside railway lines saw a lowering of noise pollution last year. This was thanks
Network Rail Suppliers Sign Up to Science-Based Targets Climate Change Initiative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Over two thirds of suppliers (67%) have committed to Network Rail’s science-based targets initiative aimed at limiting carbon emissions. This initiative is part of Network Rail’s environmental sustainability strategy, which has been created to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation and its wider supply chain. Green target in sight as more
Deutsche Bahn and Vodafone Launch Infrastructure Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20220 Vodafone has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn (DB) to close any remaining gaps in the mobile operator’s network on rail routes across Germany. The agreement states that Vodafone will provide DB’s busiest routes with a seamless, high-bandwidth LTE mobile network by 2025. Deutsche Bahn and Vodafone enter into a partnership © Deutsche
Austria: ÖBB Orders 41 KISS Double Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker trains. The order is made up of 20 six-car and 21 four-car EMUs and valued at approximately 600 million euros (653.55m USD). Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker
Sweden’s National Rail Operator Orders 25 High-Speed Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Alstom has signed an agreement with Sweden’s national rail operator SJ to supply 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains. The contract, valued at approximately 650 million euros (708.95m USD), includes an option for 15 additional trains. The new trains will effectively be Sweden’s fastest ever, capable of operating at maximum speeds of
72DL PLUS™ Thickness Gauge Measures Ultra-Thin Layers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 The new 72DL PLUS™ ultrasonic thickness gauge delivers precision thickness measurements at high speed in a portable, easy-to-use device. With fast scanning, advanced algorithms and Olympus’ lowest-ever minimum thickness capability, the gauge can measure the thickness of very thin layers for challenging applications across industries. Whether used as a paint thickness gauge,
First Minister Marks ScotRail Entering Public Ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 ScotRail officially entered public ownership on 1 April 2022. All ScotRail services will now be delivered by a government-owned operator, replacing the former franchise run by Abellio. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon marked this new beginning at Glasgow Queen Street Station, stating that the move will prioritise passengers and staff within Scotland’s rail
Kfw IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz, Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz/Germany with EIB and NORD/LB Local public transport authority Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen procures 19 new tram-trainsExpansion of public transport in the Chemnitz region KfW IPEX-Bank finances 9 new all-electric regional tram-trains manufactured by Stadler © KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and NORD/LB are jointly financing the
VR Group Strengthens Position with Acquisition of Arriva Sverige Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 VR Group has announced its acquisition of Arriva Sverige – currently part of the European passenger transport company Arriva Group that is owned by Deutsche Bahn (DB). With this acquisition, VR Group will become a significant transport operator in Sweden, as Arriva Sverige operates rail and bus services in southern and
Digital Automatic Coupling Testing Continues in Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Testing of digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues this month with trials by SBB Cargo in Switzerland. This brings the sector closer to achieving its goal of replacing manual coupling with automatic coupling by 2030. Testing of a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues with trials by SBB
Turkey: High Speed Electric Rail Line Funding Guaranteed by UK Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 The UK government is helping finance a new 503-kilometre, high-speed electric railway line in Turkey that will connect the capital, Ankara, with the port city of Izmir. High speed train travelling in Polatli, Ankara, Turkey © Shutterstock This project forms part of Turkey’s plan to transform high-speed rail in the country. When complete,
Germany: Bavaria Leases its First Hydrogen-Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20220 Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) has signed a leasing contract for a Siemens Mobility two-car hydrogen-powered trainset, which will be unveiled this spring. This took place on 15 March, following on from an MoU that was signed last July. L-R: Christian Bernreiter, Transport Minister Bavaria, Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock, Siemens Mobility, Arnulf Schuchmann,
DB’s New ‘m2’ Generation of Freight Cars Ready for Series Production Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 Deutsche Bahn’s new freight car, the ‘m2’ (‘m-squared’), has successfully completed all approval procedures, making it ready for series production. The new freight car, developed with leasing company VTG, was first presented in Berlin in September 2020 after an 18-month development period. DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight
FreiLacke Will Present Its System Coating Concept at the PaintExpo 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 To the PaintExpo 2022: Cost-Efficient and Sustainable Solutions To ensure components coated with various coating technologies would ultimately present a flawless finish, a number of years ago FreiLacke developed its system coating concept. Factors such as sustainability, energy efficiency and climate protection also played an increasingly important role in the development.
Network Rail Announces Emergency Funding to Protect Cambrian Line from Effects of Extreme Weather Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 Network Rail has announced an additional two million GBP (2.38m euros | 2.61m USD) in emergency funding to help protect a section of the Cambrian Line from future extreme weather events. Damage caused to the Cambrian Line by winter storms. © Network Rail This news comes alongside the announcement that the line is
Storm-battered Cambrian Line to reopen next month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 A storm-damaged section of the Cambrian Line in mid-Wales is being repaired, and Network Rail is hoping to reopen the route in the first week of April. Three major storms in quick succession in February washed away ballast over an 800m stretch near Welshpool, and Network Rail engineers have rebuilding
Deutsche Bahn Is Building Overhead Line ‘Islands’ for Battery Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it will be building overhead line ‘islands’ for regional battery trains. This means, instead of electrifying a line in full, as is conventional for electric trains to draw traction power, these lines will feature intermittent electrification. The first of these lines to become operational will be in
KfW IPEX-Bank’s Green Loan for MFD Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 Green Loan for MFD Rail: KfW IPEX-Bank Financing Investments in New Freight Cars KfW IPEX-Bank is the mandated lead arranger, underwriter and book-runner of large-volume growth financing for the Swiss freight car rental company MFD Rail. The funds will be used to finance up to 6,500 new intermodal railcars, which the