For this project Alstom is responsible for the supply of the integrated system, the tracks, catenaries, telecommunications and signalling equipment, substations and ticketing facilities. The rolling stock for the network is the Alstom Citadis, manufactured in Annaba (Algeria) by Cital, Alstom’s local joint venture since 2010. source= https://railway-news.com/alstom-completes-test-run-for-algeria-tramway-project/
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Perrone Railway Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Perrone Railway is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Fahlbush to the position of Chief Operating Officer, based out of Perrone’s global headquarters in Fultonville, New York, USA. Jason Fahlbush © Perrone Railway Jason succeeds Bartle Avery Perrone Railway’s former CEO, who has recently retired following 25 years at the helm of
Siemens Mobility Wins Bangalore Metro Contract
India: Siemens Mobility has won the contract to provide CBTC (communications-based train control) and automated train technology for the Bangalore Metro. This will be the first CBTC project in India featuring grade-of-automation (GoA) 4, which is the highest grade of automation. Bangalore Metro Yellow Line infographic © www.siemens.com/press Siemens Mobility and Siemens Ltd India
Cyber Security and Safety – A Much-Needed Code of Practice
By Joe Ferguson, NCSC Certified Cyber Practitioner and Senior Information Risk Analyst As a lead consultant with IL7 Security, I have carried out risk assessments on IT for industry, banking, police, central government and defence for over two decades. We have provided risk assessments for operational technology, mainly in transport, covering trains
Alstom Announces Closing Date for Bombardier Acquisition
Transportation Refresh: Finding the Way Forward
By Kyle Connor We take a look at how the pandemic has interrupted the status quo for transportation around the world, while we assess the implications for the future of mobility. Co-authored with Andy Manuel A few weeks ago, scrolling through LinkedIn, I saw a cartoon graphic asking: “What digitized your organization?” The options
Radio Frequency Challenges for Underground Railways
Wireless underground communication is more reliable with Tunnel Radio’s TRCentral™ software The wireless communications landscape is fraught with RF challenges. Safe and reliable technology solutions entail more than just an antenna and a wireless communication device. This is especially true in today’s world of rail transportation. As trains become longer and
nVent Introduces New SCHROFF Brand Website
Improvements Allow Customers to Easily Find, Design and Buy Products nVent Electric plc (NYSE:NVT) (“nVent”), a global leader in electrical connection and protection solutions has introduced a redesigned SCHROFF website. The new SCHROFF.nVent.com features solutions for several industries including aerospace and defense, data center and networking, rail and transportation, telecommunications and
The Evolution of WiFi
Solving the Challenges of Railway Communications
As urban populations are rapidly growing and road congestion continues to get worse, rail and metro are increasingly becoming the first choice for comfortable and smooth local and long-distance journeys for all levels of society. Pablo Rocha, Regional Sales and Global Transportation Business, DAMM © DAMM But the more people use transportation systems,
Experts in Advanced Reliable Electrical Connections
Flexible Connection for Telecommunications Well-known suppliers of infrastructure and onboard equipment rely on the Stäubli connectors. When it comes to providing reliable service for voice and data communications from the driver cockpits in metros, trams and trains to the control centres advanced telecommunication equipment is implemented. These systems receive and transmit
APTA: US Commuter Rail Industry on Target to Meet PTC Deadline
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) says that it has evaluated the Q3 2020 reports and has found that the US commuter rail industry is on target to meet the deadline for implementing full positive train control (PTC), which is December 2020. Positive train control is a signalling and communications technology
New 1/2″ Plenum RF Cable for DAS Networks
Times Microwave Systems Introduces New 1/2″ Plenum RF Cable for Distributed Antenna Systems (Das) Networks LPA-500-LLPL Plenum Cable Supports Multiple RF Signals, Enabling a Complete, Affordable Solution for In-Building Wireless Networks and More Times Microwave Systems, a pioneering brand in innovative RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables and connector design, announces the
Rail and Ransomware
Aberdeen-Dundee Line Reopens Following Stonehaven Derailment
The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee in Scotland will reopen on 3 November, after it had to shut following the Stonehaven derailment in August. Stonehaven derailment site on 30 October 2020 Repair works, starting with building an access road to the remote site and clearing the wreckage, also included fixing
Hitachi and Mitsubishi Win Panama Monorail Project
Hitachi and Mitsubishi have signed a contract with HPH Consortium, the main contractor for Panama Metro Line 3, worth 883 million USD. Hitachi and Hitachi Rail will deliver 28 six-car vehicles – 168 cars in total, as well as the monorail’s signalling systems, telecommunications systems, power systems, control centre, platform screen
Track Repairs Begin at Site of Stonehaven Derailment
Scotland: Following the Stonehaven Derailment on 12 August, Network Rail engineers have now started laying 500 metres of rail track. This follows the completion of works to repair the bridge and embankment at the site that were damaged during the derailment as well as the removal of the railway carriages. Track
DAMM Launches Frequency Sharing Functionality
SYTRAL Deploys Real-Time Video Surveillance
Leveraging Fluidmesh Train-to-Ground for Lines B and D of the Lyon Metro As the third-largest city in France, Lyon has evolved into a dynamic twenty-first century metropole driven by the information technology industry. Lyon has always had a compelling need to move large numbers of people on a daily basis and,
Severn Valley Railway receives lifeline government grant
The Severn Valley Railway is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government, thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. The Railway was preparing to welcome the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddlestone MP, who will meet the
Hitachi Wins CBTC System Contract in California
Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. has won a 798 million USD contract with San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to design, build and install the latest generation communications-based train control (CBTC) solution. The current train control system is more than 48 years old. Replacing it with Hitachi’s CBTC solution
Living the highlife
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
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
WiFi in Rail – What’s the Value?
NRLA Ceneri Base Tunnel: Update and Timeline
Tallysman®’s TW3972 Triple-Band GNSS Antenna Receives European Rail Certification
The TW3972 antenna has added European Railway Certification to its impressive list of certifications. The European tests include: EN 50155 (Railway applications – Rolling stock – Electronic equipment), EN 61373 (Railway applications – Rolling stock equipment – Shock and vibration tests), EN 50121 (Railway applications – Electromagnetic compatibility), and EN
Astronics Signs Agreement with Gap Wireless
Astronics has signed an agreement with Gap Wireless to distribute Land Mobile Radio test products in Canada. Partnership Expands FREEDOM Brand Presence in Canadian Market. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced today that it has signed Gap
Monday essay: Stonehaven answers
Monday essay: the Stonehaven mystery
FREQUENTIS Acquires Shareholding in Nemergent Solutions
Founded in 2017, the company consists of a team of about 30 highly qualified employees with a strong R&D expertise. The Frequentis investment is made through the wholly owned subsidiary BlueCall GmbH. The transaction is carried out through a capital increase at Nemergent, for which a binding investment agreement was
Tracklaying Begins on Forrestfield-Airport Link
Australia: Following the completion of tunnelling works on the Forrestfield-Airport Link in April 2020, tracklaying has now begun on the line with the first kilometre now in place. The project, an investment of 1.86 billion AUD, has got its first kilometre of track near Redcliffe Station. The work is being performed
Livery Design: Giving the railway the ‘WOW’ factor
While many transport companies look to external agencies and specialists to develop and maintain their brand and image, some undertake the activity in-house. Virgin Trains was one of the companies that until recently had its own design unit. Steven Knight speaks with creative designer Sam Jessup, whose artistic talents were
Siemens Mobility Wins Train Cab Radio Contract in Norway
GSM-R Versus FRMCS FRMCS will be the new standard for global telecommunications in rail and it will replace GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway). The current international wifeless communications standard for railway communications and applications is part of ERTMS and delivers signalling information directly to the train. However, GSM-R
Argentina: Siemens Wins CBTC Signalling Contract
Siemens Mobility has won a contract to supply Metro Line D in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with its CBTC signalling solution. Siemens Mobility won the contract to install the communications-based train control system on the 11km line from Subterráneos de Buenos Aires, Sociedad del Estado (SBASE). The line, which has 16 stations,
Adif Awards Signalling Contracts to CAF
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
HS2 Begins Operational Telecoms Supplier Search
HS2 Ltd has begun looking for a specialist contractor to deliver 230km of telecommunications systems for the new high-speed line. This contract is worth in the region of 300m GBP and the winning party will take on the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, safety authorisation, testing, commissioning and initial maintenance of the
Stadler Takes Over Digitalisation Expert
The new Stadler Mannheim GmbH, with locations in Mannheim, Kassel and Halle, brings long-standing expertise in the field of cutting-edge software and hardware components for the rail industry into the company. The engineers specialise in new applications and technologies wherever electronics are exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Stadler Mannheim will drive
GWR ‘masks’ high-speed train reminds passengers to wear face coverings
Great Western Railway (GWR) has created eye-catching artwork to remind customers to wear a face covering on its services from today (June 15). The train operator has applied artwork in the form of giant face coverings to either end of one of its high-speed Intercity Express Trains (IET). The ‘masked’ IET will
The First New Class 701 Train Arrives for SWR
As part of the testing programme, SWR will check the new systems that were designed especially for the Class 701 trains. These include new communications systems, more environmentally friendly toilets, sensitive edge doors, regenerative braking and passenger features such as wifi and at-seat charging points. SWR operates services on an extremely
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use
An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
SMEs Are Vital to HS2 Success
Rail Supply Group Launches Coronavirus Recovery Survey
Design GWR train livery to support NHS & key workers
DAMM Cellular Systems A/S Owner Hans Damm Turns 70
The headquarters are still located in Sønderborg, Denmark, and have just been extended by 600 square metres to accommodate the growing number of people needed to accomplish the growing tasks that follow from running a successful business. DAMM’s growth is happening on a global level as they primarily export their
From the Archive: Mail Rail
The story of London’s little-known narrow gauge underground line Keith Fender visits the latest and most unusual tourist attraction to open in the capital. THE Post Office Railway (named Mail Rail in 1987) was a 6½-mile (10.5km) long, 2ft- (610mm) gauge automated electric railway that opened in 1927 to move mail between
The story of London’s little-known narrow gauge underground line
NOW: One of the new Mail Rail passenger trains in the boarding area. All pictures: KEITH FENDER Heritage Railway visited the latest and most unusual tourist attraction to open in the capital. The Post Office Railway (named Mail Rail in 1987) was a 6½-mile (10.5km) long, 2ft- (610mm) gauge automated electric railway
Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Fluidmesh Networks
Fluidmesh Networks are thrilled to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Cisco Systems. Fluidmesh Networks will join Cisco’s IOT business and will continue to deliver its innovative wireless solutions to customers globally through its network of specialized channel partners. The Fluidmesh innovative wireless technology will strengthen Cisco’s
Cisco Enables PLDT to Unleash the Full Potential of 5G
The transformation to a converged SDN transport network simplifies the network, increases capacity and improves scalability while maintaining a consistent and superior customer experience. It is capable of concurrently supporting fixed and mobile services pertaining to consumer broadband, enterprise, small and medium businesses, retail and wholesale business models, real-time immersive experiences,
DAMM Has Appointed Simon Riesen New Senior Solutions Manager
About DAMM DAMM is a world-leading provider of scalable, flexible and user-friendly digital radio infrastructure systems to industrial, commercial and public safety customers. Built for the future of critical communications, the DAMM MultiTech Platform enables voice and data communication across technologies, including TETRA, TEDS, DMR and Analog in one single system.
National Lottery Heritage Fund announce £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
TCCA’s Critical Communications World 2020 Rescheduled to November
“Critical Communications World is the largest and most important show in its sector, and we are looking forward to it going ahead this November. “It is critically important that we prioritise the wellbeing of all those connected with the event, and that is our number one concern. CCW will continue to
Astronics Introduces Next-Gen Land Mobile Radio Service Monitor
The new FREEDOM R8200 includes several standard new features, plus a Process Automation Toolkit (PAT), which enables technicians at any level of expertise to compose automated test scripts. Additionally, the remote front panel allows users to monitor and control the analyzer from any networked PC and the extended generate output
Nomad Digital: Enabling Reliable and Available Connectivity
Alstom to Supply Rail Solutions on the Rhine-Danube Corridor
The works in question will take place on the Sighisoara-Basov section of the Rhine-Danube Corridor. Alstom has been involved in rehabilitating the rail network along the Romanian stretch of this corridor since 2012. Modernisation Contract The contract is for the modernisation of roughly 170km of railway infrastructure for passenger trains with top
Industry Insider Week 9 2020 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO | Business Rail Baltica Estonia, part of the Rail Baltica Global Project, has appointed Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO. The appointment became effective on 1 March. His background lies in the telecommunications and IT sectors. Read more | Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO British Stations
Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO
Rail Baltica Estonia has appointed the Telekom executive Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO, effective 1 March. Tõnu Grünberg is a senior executive with a lot of experience in the telecommunications and information technology sector. His CV includes CTO of Telia Estonia, group CTO of TeliaSonera Eurasia and CEO of Ucell in
Unipart Rail Supports Network Rail SigX20 Event
Unipart Rail were pleased to support Network Rail’s Signalling Innovations Group (SIG) at their recent ‘Innovating for Resilience’ conference SIG-X20 at Brunel’s Iconic Passenger Shed at Bristol Temple Meads. The Unipart Rail team, along with Unipart Dorman and Park Signalling showcased a range of products to support the CP6 Rail resilience
Green Light for Panama Metro Line 2 Extension
The ministers also agreed to a 1.5 million PAB (1.4 million euros | 1.5 million USD) contract between Metro de Panamá and the consortium consisting of Thales SIX GTS France SAS and Sofratesa de Panama. This contract is for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the telecommunications equipment for Line
Hitachi Rail Commissions Phase 1 of Taipei Metro Circular Line
On 31 January 2020 Hitachi Rail successfully commissioned Phase 1 of Taipei Metro’s new Circular Line (Y). Hitachi Rail Group CEO Andrew Barr attended the new line’s inauguration, which took place at Shisizhang Station. Phase 1 of the Circular Line is the first turnkey project on the metro and the first
ERTMS: 200km/h Tests on Warsaw-Gdansk Line
The big bird that flew too far: Part 2
Sydney L2 CBD and South East Light Rail Opens
The ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, consisting of Alstom, Transdev, Acciona and Capella, provided the integrated light rail system, including the design, delivery and commissioning of 60 33m Alstom Citadis X05 light rail vehicles; the power supply equipment including APS – 2km of ground-based power supply – HESOP, signalling, communications, and
Nomad Digital Launch Private Trackside Radio Technology
Nomad Digital is delighted to launch its new Trackside Radio Networks solutions, available now for mainland rail and metro. Nomad has developed unique Trackside communications technology, that will provide passengers with a seamless, high-speed WiFi connection throughout their journey. In today’s rail environment providing good quality, consistent passenger WiFi is increasingly
DAMM Australia and Zetron Partner to Integrate Mission Critical Communication Systems
For more information, visit the Zetron (#73) and DAMM Australia (#71) booths at Comms Connect 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 27th and 28th. About Zetron, Inc. Zetron has been designing and manufacturing integrated mission critical communications systems since 1980. Its offerings include NG9-1-1 call taking, CAD, mapping,
How Has Rail WiFi Technology Developed?
Spain: Recoletos Tunnel Project Completed
In just five months Alstom has completed the signalling upgrade works in the Recoletos Tunnel in Madrid. The project included modernising the signalling and protection systems, and installing new fixed communications systems. While Alstom was delivering its part of the project, it also had to co-ordinate with other contractors on site
Crossrail: Line will not open until 2021 as costs rise
Photo: Crossrail Crossrail will not open next year and its cost has increased by up to £650 million, the firm building London’s new east-west railway has admitted. Mark Wild, chief executive of Crossrail Ltd, insisted services would begin “as soon as practically possible in 2021”. He revealed the bill for the scheme
CAF Wins Signalling Contract in Uruguay
CAF Signalling has expanded its international operations, winning a customer in Uruguay. The company recently obtained the contract for the Ferrocarril Central project. The whole project value is close to 50 million euros, with CAF Signalling’s share lying at 30 million euros. Communications and Signalling Systems The Construction Consortium Ferrocarril Central, which
Alstom and FS Italiane Reconfirm Partnership with University of Bologna
Topics will cover in-depth analyses about railway infrastructure, line maintenance and control, communications systems, signalling systems, and integrated mobility in urban systems. There will also be workshops and site visits to production facilities. Students enrolling in the course will also have the chance to take up a training course for
Historic signal cabin closed
A SIGNAL cabin in use at London Underground’s (LU) Edgware Road station since 1926 closed for good on August 31 when it was replaced by a new signalling system. An extension to the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling, which is being rolled out across all of the sub-surface lines, meant the
Socomec Launches Next Generation Modular Solution
Modularity – but Not as You Know It A flexible and truly modular approach has never been more important, with the increasing digitalisation of industry and the rapid expansion of the data centre market. Socomec’s next generation technology has been developed with changing data centre deployment and capacity models in mind –
Stadler Signs Contract for 22 Locomotives for ADIF
Stadler says its diesel-electric locomotives are both light and powerful. The diesel engines fulfil all EU norms for safety, emissions (IIIB, ready for level V) and environmental impact. The insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power converter, AC traction motors, the innovative adhesion control system and the high transport capacity combined with
DAMM Delivers Infrastructure for Mauritius Metro Express
The second and final phase of the metro is planned for 2021 and will then provide a total connectivity of 26 km from Curepipe to Immigration Square. About DAMM DAMM is a world-leading provider of scalable, flexible and user-friendly digital radio infrastructure systems to industrial, commercial and public safety customers. Built for
The Infrastructure Progress Report
Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif is investing more than 45 million euros in refurbishing the Recoletos Tunnel in Madrid. The original tunnel construction works began in 1933 but it wasn’t until 1967 that it entered service. These renovation works, which began in June this year, will affect the route, electrification and
Industry Insider Week 39 – 18 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Railway-News spoke to Ted Greener and Ian Jefferies from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) about the future of rail freight and the association’s activities at Railway Interchange 2019. The ARR represent major freight railroads in the US, Canada and Mexico as well as Amtrak and regional commuter railroads. AAR
ScotRail to Harness GSM-R for Passenger Information
Scotland: ScotRail has successfully trialled using GSM-R, the international wireless communications standard for railways, as a tool to give passengers more detailed information. Up until now ScotRail had used the digital communications system to allow train drivers and signallers to communicate with each other. Now, however, ScotRail is using GSM-R on
Changzhou Metro Line 1 Commences Passenger Service
Changzhou Metro Co. Ltd awarded the contract for the CITYFLO system to BNS in 2016. BNP acted as sub=contractor to NUG to provide the propulsion and control equipment. This aspect of the contract has also included the engineering, manufacturing, testing, commissioning and initial delivery of spare parts for traction converters. Future
Telegärtner: Robust Solutions for Rail Projects
Telegärtner Rail Distribution Box In rough conditions high-quality fibre-optical connections are needed despite the mechanical and climatic stress. For this purpose, Telegärtner has developed the train-approved distribution box, RDB. Because of its tested reliability against vibrations, shocks, heat, coldness and humidity, the RDB is perfectly suited for use in harsh environments. Besides its
GSM-R and the Road Towards FRMCS
Frequentis Wins Best Use of Critical Communications in Transport
Critical Communications World is TCCA’s flagship event, running for over 20 years. Award categories included; Best use of mission-critical communications during a major event, Best use of critical communications in transport, Best Use of Critical Communications in Utilities, Best Use of Critical Communications in Other Vertical Markets, Greatest Advance in
What’s in Store at Railway Interchange 2019
RSI Educational & Technical Training Conference The RSI Educational & Technical Training Conference aims to educate participants on new technologies and trends in the rail industry. There will be more than 50 educational sessions on subjects such as railcar maintenance, rail operations, air brake technologies, and leadership in the rail industry. A number
Tunnel Radio: Pioneers in Reliable Railway Communications
It was 1993 when Mark Rose, Founder of Tunnel Radio of America, got the call that dramatically changed the trajectory of his company’s growth. In the five years since its founding, Tunnel Radio had been working with mining operations, installing the wireless systems Rose and a partner had developed to ensure
DAMM Appoints New Regional Sales Director in North America
About DAMM DAMM is a world-leading provider of scalable, flexible and user-friendly digital radio infrastructure systems to industrial, commercial and public safety customers. Built for the future of critical communications, the DAMM MultiTech Platform enables voice and data communication across technologies, including TETRA, TEDS, DMR and Analog in one single system.
Entire DB Cargo Fleet to Go Digital by 2020
Meeting the digital future of rail strategically with IoT and analytics
SPONSORED CONTENT: To meet their promise as one of our most sustainable modes of transportation, railways in many developed countries are going to need a big upgrade, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Often burdened with old and ageing infrastructure, they have fallen behind
Estonia plans rail electrification to meet 2030 climate goals
ESTONIA: The Ministry of Economic Affairs & Communications and the Ministry of the Environment are preparing a railway electrification strategy after receiving cabinet backing for the development of proposals. The government envisages that electrification works could be undertaken in 2022-28, supporting the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from
First New Train for Boston’s Orange Line Enters Service
CAF Wins 120 Million Euro European Signalling Contracts
CAF has won signalling contracts worth more than 120 million euros (134.48 million USD) for Spain, Slovenia and Bulgaria. High-speed train in Spain © Kabelleger / David Gubler under licence CAF Signalling Contract Details for Spain The contract covers the supply of the safety installations for the Nudo de La Encina-Xátiva-Valencia section
Siemens Mobility selects Softil software for LTE-R development
COMMUNICATIONS: Siemens Mobility is to use Softil’s BEEHD framework in the development of LTE-R communications technology to succeed GSM-R, and also mission-critical push-to-talk applications for transport use. The next-generation data communication system is required to support ETCS and automatic train operation as well as secure voice communication between drivers and signallers,
Televic Rail acquires information systems supplier GSP
EUROPE: Belgian communications and control technology company Televic Rail has acquired German train, metro and tram passenger information system supplier GSP Sprachtechnologie as part of its international growth strategy. The acquisition ‘gives us greater access to the highly attractive German market and the larger Germany, Austria and Switzerland region’, said Televic
Nine recommendations for rail in northern England
UK: Nine recommendations are set out in a review of the Rail North Partnership between the Department for Transport and Transport for the North which manages the Northern and TransPennine Express passenger franchises. Published on July 19, the review had been commissioned by Leeds City Council Leader Judith Blake and Rail
Robust cyber-security plans keep trains running on time
SPONSORED CONTENT: As primary movers of people and goods, railways play a central role in the economic and social life of most countries, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Railways have also become an attractive target for potential cyber attacks, due in large
Phasor Achieves ISO 9001 Certification
Phasor, the leading developer of enterprise-grade electronically-steered antenna (ESA) systems for satellite-based mobile broadband applications has announced that it has achieved ISO 9001 Certification ahead of the commercial release of its products for the land mobile, maritime and aviation markets. ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for a quality management
Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories
All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 30 for 22–26 July 2019: Current Westbahn KISS interior © Westbahn Rolling Stock Siemens, Bombardier and DB reach an agreement about the ICE 4 trains © www.siemens.com/press Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4
Mallard to leave National Railway Museum to meet new Azuma trains
HGS100RW: All-Purpose Voltage Limiter for Railway Applications
The HGS100RW all-purpose voltage limiter is a piece of protective electro-technical equipment that has a conductive connection to a tower providing tractive support (OLE) and to the rail via a 10mm conductor. Since rails are insulated, devices are used that only allow through voltages higher than: 250 V – places accessible
National control centre approved
IRELAND: The construction of a €135m National Train Control Centre to manage the entire Iarnród Éireann network was approved by the Irish government on July 17. The new centre is to be delivered by IÉ, with government funding provided through the National Transport Authority as part of Project Ireland 2040. To be
Malmbanan resignalling to support ETCS
SWEDEN: Trafikverket has started work on a three-year project to resignal the Malmbanan heavy haul line between Boden and Riksgränsen with digital interlockings and ETCS at an estimated cost of SKr3bn. According to the infrastructure manager, most of the existing interlockings on the iron ore corridor are more than 50 years
ERTMS Level 2 Becomes Operational on High-Speed Line in Spain
ERTMS Level 2 in Spain: With Adif and the Spanish Railway Safety Agency completing their extensive testing of Alstom’s Atlas ERTMS Level 2 solution, the train control system has now become operational on the 163km stretch between Valladolid and León on the Madrid-León high-speed line. Talgo 350 high-speed trains for Renfe