Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote at Rail Industry Forum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote Address at Annual Rail Industry Forum Huw Merriman MP, the Minister of State (Rail and HS2) at the Department for Transport, is to give a keynote address at this year’s Rail Industry Forum, where there will also be an important update on the Rail Transformation Programme. Rail
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
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
3 Integral Components Driving the Future of Transport Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The 3 Integral Components Driving the Future of Transport Connectivity We are living in an ever-connected world, and that is especially true in 2022. Thanks to technological advancements and the transition to the Internet of Things, we communicate through robust virtual channels, work remotely, and can receive healthcare at a distance. The resulting
US: First New Rail Cars Delivered for PATH Improvement Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 The Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) has taken delivery of two new rail cars. Transported from Japan to Port Newark, these are the first of a total of 72 cars ordered from Kawasaki. Full delivery of this order is expected by the end of 2023. PATH takes delivery of two new rail cars
UK: New DLR Timetable to be Introduced this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 A new DLR timetable will be introduced on 26 September 2022. This is in response to changes in the way passengers are using the network since the opening of the Elizabeth line in May. With the network seeing an increase in leisure travel, the new timetable will provide more frequent services that
How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Nomad Digital: How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for
Deutsche Bahn Is Adding 1000 Service Staff on Its Long-Distance Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it is adding 1,000 new employees to its service team for its long-distance services. 750 of these will be new guards and service staff in on-board gastronomy on the ICE and IC trains. 100 team members will be added to assist passengers on-board the trains. Lastly, 130
Amtrak Makes New York Penn Station More Accessible Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 Amtrak is continuing its improvement works at New York Penn Station, making the station’s busiest entrance more accessible. Amtrak has started work on building a new lift and rebuilding the existing elevator at the station’s 7th Avenue / 32nd Street entrance. This new entrance will meet the Americans with Disabilities Act
New Siemens Xcelerator Platform to be Unveiled at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Siemens Mobility has announced it will be unveiling its new open digital business platform – the Siemens Xcelerator – at InnoTrans next month. Image shot from driving people mover in Tokyo, Japan. © Siemens Mobility This platform enables the entire mobility ecosystem, from trains and infrastructure through to operators, passengers and external partners,
Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform By Jonny Simkin, CEO Public Transit’s Future Is the Norm in Other Industries Today Over the last 10 years, organizations have made enormous strides in meeting consumers’ needs for fast, convenient options in an increasingly connected world. Mobility solutions powered by modern, cloud-based technology such
Infrastructure Upgrades Speeding Up Train Travel Across US Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Infrastructure improvements made by Amtrak have raised the speed trains can travel in parts of New Jersey. Speed upgrades will improve reliability for customers across the Northeast Corridor © Amtrak A 16-mile section of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has been upgraded to enable trains to travel at up to 150
New GWR National Rail contract for FirstGroup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 FirstGroup’s GWR has been awarded a new National Rail contract to replace a direct award which began on 1 April 2020. The contract will start on 26 June, and First said it has a core three-year term to 21 June 2025, with an option for the DfT to extend it by
Union Pacific Joins RailPulse’s Campaign to Broaden GPS Use in US Freight Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad has joined RailPulse, becoming the coalition’s seventh member. Rob Hodgkins (License) The company joins founding members GATX, Genesee & Wyoming, Norfolk Southern, TrinityRail, Watco and The Greenbrier Companies. RailPulse was formed in 2020. Its aim is to broaden the use of telematics technologies such as GPS across the US freight
AI and LiDAR Sensors Leveraged to Develop Future HS2 Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 HS2 has announced that OpenSpace Group Ltd is using artificial intelligence (AI) and LiDAR sensors to develop future train stations. The Future Stations Living Lab project is led by OpenSpace Group Ltd in collaboration with Network Rail, Avanti West Coast and the University of Birmingham as part of HS2 Ltd’s Innovation
Amtrak Commits to Infrastructure Improvements on Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Amtrak has committed approximately 130 million USD to carry out infrastructure improvements and maintain the condition of the railroad between Washington DC and New York. Over 55 million USD of the funding will be spent this summer on projects that will reduce the likelihood of lengthy train delays and enhance the
TransPennine Express braces for another strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Train services on some routes in the north of England will be disrupted again this weekend, as the RMT stages a further Sunday strike of conductors in its continuing dispute with TransPennine Express over rest day and Sunday pay. TPE customer experience director Kathryn O’Brien said it was ‘really disappointing
An Innovation Partnership at the Heart of Great British Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 An Innovation Partnership at the Heart of Great British Rail Network Rail Telecom (NRT) is working with industry partners to introduce innovative technological solutions. Enhanced digital services, smart cameras and intelligent analytics support the levelling up agenda as they inform decision making for both national hub and small unstaffed stations alike. TSIP
The Future of the Inspection Robot Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Robots aren’t stealing jobs — they’re making them better. Robots streamline day-to-day work, eliminate human error, and create more time to improve the customer experience and the bottom line. The global inspection robot market was valued at $938.5 million in 2020. The market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of
RMT stages first of four TransPennine strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 Conductors on TransPennine Express have staged their first Sunday strike, in a dispute over pay. Unless there is a breakthrough in the meantime, strikes have also been called for the next three Sundays. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Our members refuse to be treated unfairly and will be continuing
The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Customer Experience in the Rail Industry: The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design By Patric Scheidner, Corporate Vice President Global Head of Aviation, Space, Rail at Henkel Across the world, train interiors are becoming more exciting. It’s because of passenger insights, which show that rail users expect more from their trains than
VR FleetCare: Highlights of the Year 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 CEO Kimmo Soini Writes in a Blog about the Most Significant Events of 2021 Kimmo Soini, CEO, VR FleetCare © VR FleetCare We have come a long way as an almost 160-year-old Finnish rolling stock maintenance company. For a few years now, we have been operating as our own company and have reached
PaxLife’s CEO to Discuss 5G, Connectivity & Rail Data at IT-TRANS 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20210 5G and Clever Caching Technology in Vehicles to Enable Seamless Media Streaming Onboard PaxLife’s CEO, Ralf Cabos, is honoured to have been invited to discuss 5G, connectivity, and clever management of rail data consumption at IT-TRANS 2022 in Karlsruhe, on Wednesday 9th March 2022, 12:00 – 13:00 / Session WS4 “Building
Daktronics Continues Commitment to Service and Support for Customers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20210 Enhancements Showing Commitment to Services Daktronics has improved many aspects of its service offerings with more features on the horizon. This includes specific features being added to Daktronics MySupport such as a video chat feature, scheduled callbacks and community discussions. The video chat feature, available now, allows a customer to connect with a technical
Upgraded Island Line set to reopen on November 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 South Western Railway (SWR) has announced that the upgraded Island Line is set to reopen on November 1. Once reopened – subject to final round of safety tests – customers will return to a transformed Island Line, with new trains running along upgraded infrastructure and through improved stations. Also see The new
Cloud Convergence – What Directors Need to Know Part 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20210 TOCs Depend on Cloud The railway industry is increasing cloud dependent. Cisco estimate that £24 Billion will be spent on Internet of Things projects by the railway industry in the next 5 years. We are using Software as a Service, or SaaS, for applications throughout the delivery spectrum and downsizing our
Train timetables reduced, Tube lines closed as ‘pinged’ staff self-isolate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 Photo: RMT Rail operators and Transport for London (TfL) are cutting services because of the rising number of staff self-isolating. Reduced timetables have been introduced on railways across England in an attempt to improve reliability after a spate of last-minute cancellations. Around 600,000 people in England and Wales were instructed to self-isolate
Heathrow Express to insist on facemasks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20210 PASSENGERS on Heathrow Express will still have to wear face coverings from Monday, as transport operators choose whether to lift the compulsory masks rule when the government lifts formal restrictions in England. Masks will also continue to be necessary on all Transport for London services, Manchester Metrolink trams and in other
Transport for Wales Says Final Goodbye to Pacer Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20210 “The end of of the long service of our Pacer trains marks a key step in the transformation of the Valley Lines, as part of the development of the South Wales Metro. While the Pacers have worked hard over the last 30 years, our customers deserve more modern trains that
£6m refurbishment of Hither Green station completed providing more convenience to passengers post-lockdown Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 Photo: Network Rail A £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green, has now been completed. The works included the refurbishment of the platforms, rewiring all the electrics in the station and replacing all the lighting, removing and replacing the old timber canopy on Platform 2 and 3
World Passenger Festival Will Be Live in October! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20210 World Passenger Festival is back to its live edition this October, reuniting the global public transport operators to discuss the transformative era of mobility. Taking place on 5th-6th of October, at The Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the World Passenger Festival brings together over 100 speakers for two packed conference days. Transport
Nomad Digital Partner with Irdeto Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20210 Nomad Digital are delighted to announce their latest partnership with Irdeto, the world leader in digital platform security. Together, through this strategic partnership, we are able to provide secure content to our brand new Engage Portal via the Irdeto Control on the Go (COTG) platform. COTG is a portable multi-digital rights
Avanti West Coast launches smartcard to boost sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20210 Long-distance rail operator Avanti West Coast has launched an alternative to traditional paper tickets. Passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast services can now store their tickets on a smartcard. Relate articles This is aimed at helping passengers concerned about paper tickets becoming lost or damaged, and their environmental impact. The scheme works by customers
Time-lapse footage shows race to fix West Coast Main Line landslip Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20210 Railway engineers have secured the West Coast Main Line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by thousands of tonnes of moving earth. Network Rail specialists have spent 17 days completely rebuilding a railway embankment at Hillmorton Junction, just south of Rugby, after land started to slip underneath the
Nomad Digital Launch Engage Portal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20210 Nomad Digital is delighted to launch its brand-new Engage Portal solutions, that deliver on-demand, managed-content directly to passenger devices, such as tablets, smartphones, or laptops. The Engage Portal is a solution, designed specifically for transport and rail environments, by transport software experts. It is a platform for new services that can
New managing director at SWR: Hopwood returns to GWR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20200 A SHUFFLE of senior train operator posts has been announced by FirstGroup. A new managing director has been appointed at South Western Railway. She is Claire Mann, whose previous experience goes back 20 years and includes the post of director at the Docklands Light Railway and other posts at Arriva Trains
nVent Introduces New SCHROFF Brand Website Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20200 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
Train services set to keep going during English lockdown Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 TRAIN operators are preparing for the four-week English lockdown which starts at midnight tonight and many intend to maintain their present timetables, in spite of the renewed ‘essential travel only’ rule. However, there are also warnings that some traincrew may not be able to report for duty if they or their
Bristol Temple Meads station celebrates 180 years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20200 Photo: Network Rail Bristol’s Temple Meads marked 180 years since the station was built with a special celebration. Isambard Kingdom Brunel built the station in 1840 and to mark the occasion Network Rail and GWR celebrated its historic past and looked forward to a bright future as Bristol Temple Meads is
Railway children urge passengers to wear face coverings Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20200 South Western Railway staff are using an unlikely voice to spread a message about face coverings. New station announcements have been recorded by two staff member’s children to call on passengers to wear face coverings and keep their distance from each other. The announcements are now being played across the South
The Need for Social Distancing for Open-Access Operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20200 Social distancing is a critical element of our lives, at least until a vaccine against COVID-19 is widely available and people feel safe using public transport. This poses tremendous challenges to those public transport operators that follow a so-called “open access” model. Without upfront knowledge of the capacity and occupancy
Cisco Enables PLDT to Unleash the Full Potential of 5G Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20200 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,
NRPS in 2019: Have Things Changed? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20200 It’s been a big few weeks for the rail industry with franchise change announcements and the release of the autumn 2019 National Rail Passenger Survey results. Railways are a big part of UK culture and most of us have an opinion about trains but what are the people who use them
ELeather Makes Global Cleantech 100 List for 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20200 This announcement marks the start of an exciting year for ELeather, as it plans to launch a new aviation product that combines sustainability and performance with an added touch of luxury. In addition, the company will launch a new design-specific brand that will aim to help designers across all markets
Ministers and International Executives Discuss 2020 Railway Forum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20200 “The forum will witness – on the first day – a discussion session titled Towards 2030, in which His Excellency the Saudi Minister of Transport Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser will take part with a group of transport ministers around the world. It will be followed by the participation of
Avanti West Coast secure £642m deal with Alstom to upgrade Pendolinos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20200 Avanti West Coast have secured a major seven-year deal worth £642 million with Alstom to upgrade all 56 of their electric Pendolino trains on the West Coast Mainline. As well as covering a £127m upgrade of the Pendolinos, which is believed to be the biggest train upgrade programme ever undertaken in
West Coast looks forward with Avanti Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20200 By Ben Jones NEW trains, more services and a better customer experience are the priorities for Avanti West Coast (AWC), which replaced Virgin Trains on December 8. First-Trenitalia’s West Coast Partnership joint venture will operate the country’s busiest inter-city railway until March 31, 2031, during which time it will
ELeather Opens First APAC Showroom in Beijing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 We’re proud to announce that November saw the opening of our first ever showroom in Asia Pacific region. Located in China’s bustling capital city, Beijing, the showroom displays product innovation and brings ELeather closer to the growing Asian sustainable and innovative materials market. As conversations surround the rise of Asia and its immense
Major changes for Welsh timetables soon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20190 THE pattern of Sunday rail timetables in Wales is set to change radically next month. Transport for Wales said the number of services would increase by almost half, with an extra 186, or 40 per cent, being introduced on 15 December for the winter timetable. Among the many changes, Maesteg will
MARTA Signs Contract for 127 Stadler METRO Trains metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 “We have consistently exceeded our on-time performance target goal of 95 percent, but we know that the age of our current fleet contributes heavily to the delays we experience. “About 65 percent of our delays are due to rail car reliability, and with rail transit being the cornerstone of our business,
Manchester Mayor Publishes Vision to Transform Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 “We need a fully integrated transport network that allows people to travel seamlessly between modes with simple, affordable ticketing – and Our Prospectus for Rail underpins the transformational change we need on the local rail network to support growth. This is one of two major milestones in the Our Network