Our equipment is set to improve servicing times in the South West, increasing passenger capacity. We have developed a set of 12 lifting jacks and two turntables for a new maintenance facility being built at Exeter’s Old Views depot in Devon. Mechan’s jacks installed in the new extension to Exeter’s Old Views rail
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First Remote EUROLOCKING Successfully Put into Operation
On the weekend of 28-29 November 2020, a remote EUROLOCKING interlocking system was successfully put into operation for the first time at Transports Publics Fribourgeois (TPF) in Vuadens. First remote EUROLOCKING successfully put into operation © BÄR Bahnsicherung It is especially characterised since it only has an object controller for signals, points and
Defective track caused Sheffield freight derailment
THE Rail Accident Investigation Branch has reported that the derailment of a train of cement wagons at Sheffield which disrupted services for almost a week was caused by defective track fastenings which allowed the gauge to spread. The accident happened at about 02.45 on 11 November, when 16 of the 34
Korita Aviation – Trolley Talk!
By Train and by Plane, Our Trolleys Travel the World Every Day! Yes, it’s true, our trolleys are frequent travellers and have a very busy schedule! They also have an important role. Our trolleys need to support the crew by being a reliable piece of catering equipment that helps them provide excellent onboard service to
High-Quality Media Experience Onboard
High-Quality Media Experience Onboard with Optimized 4G Use Ralf Cabos © PaxLife Innovations Ralf Cabos, Founder and CEO of Potsdam-based PaxLife Innovations startup, explains how to answer, with today’s technology, passengers’ evolving demands for increased bandwidth, uninterrupted connectivity and personalised travel experience. Q: PaxLife originally started to connect aircraft passengers to the digital
Infrastructure Slope Protection Prevents Earthwork Failure
Due to wet weather, the construction schedule was delayed until the winter months. This delay drastically shortened the allotted construction schedule because the project had to be completed before the start of the spring run-off in March. Originally, the project design called for a combination of reno mattresses on the bottom
Manufacturing Collaboration between Rail and Automotive
A Unique Manufacturing Collaboration between Rail and Automotive Unipart creates new Panel Lifter production facility Unipart Rail and Unipart Manufacturing Group have successfully built their first McCulloch Rail Panel Lifter at a new production facility in Coventry, bringing cutting-edge rail industry technology to the city. The new Panel Lifter production line is a unique collaboration
Italy to Get Its First Hydrogen Trains
Italy’s transport operator FNM (Ferrovie Nord Milano) has ordered six hydrogen fuel cell trains from Alstom, with an option for eight further trains, for the Lombardy region. The total contract value is 160 million euros. Alstom says it will make the first train delivery by the end of 2023. Illustration of the
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
Talgo: Our Hydrogen Train Will Be Ready in 2023
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
Why It’s Vital the Rail Industry Supports STEM Learning
The rail industry is a thriving sector to work in with endless career opportunities. Yet, there is a serious skills shortage that urgently needs to be addressed. EngineeringUK anticipates there is a shortfall of between 37,000 to 59,000 across core engineering roles, despite there being an annual demand of 124,000.
BIOforte Surface Disinfection
BIOforte introduces COAT-IT for EASY-TO-CLEAN and EASY-TO-DISINFECT metal surfaces Especially designed for hygienically challenging environments with high risks of transmission, like hand rails, handles and frequently used surfaces. COAT-IT by BIOforte uses a unique, invisible lacquer to get you EASY-TO-CLEAN and EASY-TO-DISINFECT surfaces to protect customers and staff alike. BIOforte introduces COAT-IT
LLEPM (Low-Location Exit Path Markings)
Luminous Exit Path Markings – Lighting the Way to Safety INPS has worked closely with many mass transit car builders and transit authorities to design, engineer and manufacture luminous egress systems that work both functionally and financially. Our LLEPM (low-location exit path markings) products are manufactured using the highest quality materials in
Cologne to Get 64 Trams from Alstom-Kiepe Electric Consortium
Cologne’s public transport authority, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, KVB, has chosen the consortium comprising Alstom and Kiepe Electric to supply 64 low-floor trams. The order, worth 363 million euros, is based on Alstom’s Citadis platform. Alstom’s share in the contract is 60 percent, Kiepe Electric’s is 40 percent. Rendering of the Alstom Citadis
Aluminium Drawers for Rail Catering Operations!
Aluminium Drawers Manufactured by Korita Aviation for Airline and Rail Catering Operations! Korita Aviation’s Aluminium Drawers Are Designed for Durability! As specialist manufacturers of aluminium, we want to give the spotlight to our aluminium drawer product range as these remain extremely popular with both our airline industry and rail operator business partners
Pandrol Develops Advanced Sleeper Grip SG60 Model
Pandrol Develops Advanced Sleeper Grip SG60 Model in Partnership with Connys Entreprenad Pandrol has developed a new model of the Sleeper Grip SG60, a tool designed for fast and safe handling of sleepers and rail during tack installation and maintenance. The engineering team at Pandrol’s Centre of Engineering Excellence in Sweden
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,
Laser and drone technology recreates Ribblehead viaduct
Laser scanners and drones have been used to map every inch of the iconic Ribblehead viaduct as part of a major restoration project to secure its future for passengers and tourists. An essential upgrade to brickwork and drainage is underway on the 144-year-old structure which carries the historic Settle to
Case Study with Alstom – ASC Sensors Put to the Test
These sections are blocked for the duration of the test, as the trains travel 10 percent faster than normal during the test runs, creating a risk of collision. High Measurement Sensitivity and Broad Frequency Range General-series capacitive acceleration sensors from ASC are highly suitable for test set-ups like Alstom’s thanks to their
Azuma driver’s struggle to use onboard software led to crash
Excitement All around India for IGW
IGW is extending its global manufacturing footprint with excitement all around India, especially in their local Indian plant in Pune. The biggest change that happened recently is that their Indian colleagues are now fully able to produce and assemble entire railway gearboxes locally. By means of a celebration, IGW has just
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
Blend Plants: Concrete Express
Blend Plants: Ideal for the rail works sector – delivering multi-functionality, compactness and guaranteed results by Costantino Radis It would not be surprising, when travelling on the Orient Express, to come across a station or maintenance depot with a convoy of special wagons manufactured by Blend Plants. The Italian company has built
Avanti West Coast signs up for Rail Aid
Deutsche Bahn – Cube Office Suites Installation
Encapsulating its pioneering approach to sustainability, Deutsche Bahn, the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe, has ensured its green credentials are reflected throughout its new Cube office suites at Berlin’s Central Station. With a commitment to using 100% renewable power for all of its rail transports by 2038, the comapny’s eco-friendly ethos is evident in every
Get to Know Our Container Product Range – Korita Aviation
Airlines & Rail Industry Partners, How Well Do You Know Our Container Family? We are specialised in manufacturing galley insert equipment out of aluminium. Our aluminium containers are seen in aircraft and rail galleys all over the world. Renowned for Strength and Durability! Our airline and rail industry business partners often remark on the
The Railway Magazine Christmas Gift Guide 2020!
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic Railway Magazine picks… Steaming Around Yorkshire This Christmas, watch Steaming Around Yorkshire’s new ‘Decade of
USHSR Publishes 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan
USHSR has released its 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan, which puts forward starting principles and a list of 15 projects it believes the United States should get going on. The 5-Point Plan A new High Speed Rail Development Authority should be established within USDOT, which would oversee the national programme in collaboration
Hong Kong: MTR Corporation Introduces New Light Rail Vehicles
Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation is introducing new vehicles to its light rail system in the Northwest New Territories, which will start carrying passengers on 17 November 2020. These ‘Phase 5’ light rail vehicles (LRVs) will keep the same exterior design and the white, green and purple colour scheme of the previous
Monday essay: A political problem (conclusion)
British Steel Enhances Rail Products
The University of Sheffield is the only university in the UK to have this range of equipment in one place and it’s been developed thanks to funding from Research England’s Research Partnership Investment Fund, which offers a match-funding approach for co-investment with industry partners. British Steel is contributing £1.6 million
Austin Voters Give Project Connect the Go-Ahead
Austin, Texas: Project Connect, which includes a new rail system and a downtown transit tunnel to separate rail and vehicle traffic, was approved 58% to 42% by voters on the 3 November ballot. The transit expansion project, which includes non-rail components, will cost an estimated 7.1 billion USD, which will come
New VLocity Trains Enter Service in Victoria
Nine new VLocity trains have entered passenger service on the regional network in Victoria. The three-car trains have gradually started operating over the past two months. The nine trains feature an updated interior design, making them more accessible and providing more space for bicycles. Each train has 222 seats with a quiet
Unipart Group Acquires Comms Design Ltd
Acquisition of Comms Design Ltd is a welcome new addition to Unipart’s portfolio of innovative, entrepreneurial, digital investments. Unipart has announced it has acquired 100% of the share capital of Comms Design Ltd. Comms Design Ltd is based in Harrogate, Yorkshire and is a high-tech design and manufacturing company specialising in electronic
EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype
The European Commission’s (EC) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has chosen the project FCH2RAIL to begin negotiations for an EU grant agreement for 10 million euros. The funding would come from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which funds research, technological developments and innovation. The aim of the project
FITS™ Field Installable Termination Systems
Times Microwave Systems Introduces FITS™ Field Installable Termination Systems Rugged cables, connectors, and tools for shipboard interconnect systems Times Microwave Systems, a preeminent brand in innovative RF and microwave interconnect assemblies, cables and connector design, introduces Field Installable Termination Systems, FITS™ ─ a new line of its LLSB™ cables, connectors and tools
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
Times Microwave Systems: Clarity™ 50 GHz Test Cables
Times Microwave Systems Introduces Clarity™ 50 GHz Test Cables Times Microwave Systems introduces its latest innovation: Clarity™ 50 GHz test cables. Designed to enable new technologies like 5G and cloud computing. This new line of test cables boasts best-in-class RF stability with flexure. The crush and torque resistant steel armor provides uncompromising
Pandrol Praised for Its Part in Australian Inland Rail Project
Pandrol praised by Australian deputy prime minister for its part in Australian Inland Rail project delivery. Global engineering company, Pandrol, has been central to the completion of a major 103 km rail project in the Australian territory of New South Wales. The first section of the Inland Rail, which saw 98 km
Monday essay: Getting the message
Zonegreen Celebrates Milestone Order
Strength Analysis of a Motor Bogie
eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis of a motor bogie and supported the design team with different simulation solutions during the development phase. The analysis was based on the railway standard EN 13749 that describes the relevant load cases that represent different operating conditions of the structure. The loads can be
Changing Rail Industry, Digital in the North
Like most industries, the rail industry is experiencing a tidal wave of digital transformation like never before. From IoT sensors and smart monitoring to paperless records and ticketless gate lines, all kinds of digital breakthroughs are allowing for better network performance, improved safety and enhanced efficiencies. Although not the only initiative
Upgrade scheme unveiled for Cornish network
NETWORK RAIL has been awarded a tender by Cornwall Council for a scheme to upgrade the railway network in central Cornwall, which would mean improving the infrastructure on the Newquay branch and introducing through services between Newquay, St Austell, Truro and Falmouth under the title of Mid-Cornwall Metro. The two bodies
See the Designs for HS2’s Canterbury Works Vent Shaft Headhouse
HS2 Ltd has published updated designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse, which will be located in South Kilburn, London. The compound will consist of four structures which will provide ventilation and emergency access to the 4.5-mile Euston Tunnel between HS2’s London terminus – Euston – and Old Oak Common.
Fees for rearranging advance rail journeys disrupted by Covid-19 to be scrapped
Additional charges for rearranging advance railway journeys disrupted by COVID-19 regulations will be scrapped, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The DfT said the new measures will ensure passengers affected by changing levels of restrictions across the UK will not be left out of pocket. The new temporary measures mean
Webinar: nVent ERICO Railway Surge Protection Solutions
Webinar: Register for ‘nVent ERICO Railway Surge Protection Solutions’ Not all surge protection devices are created equal; a sub-par device will incur its own costs and could leave critical assets exposed to costly damage during extreme surge events. nVent ERICO brings a balanced approach to surge protection that protects in both
GEOWEB® Geocells for Permanent Way Applications
Geosynthetics combine to create stiffened trackbed and increase critical velocity of track in soft soil area. Featured Project: Borders Railway, ScotRail Edinburgh to Tweedbank Project Background: The area approaching the Galashiels Rail Station was found to have particularly wet and marshy peat ground requiring additional trackbed stabilisation. The GEOWEB® 3D Confinement System was chosen to stabilise this area of
Bombardier Transportation to Sell Asset in Huehuetoca, Mexico
Bombardier Transportation has signed an asset sale and purchase agreement to sell the activities of Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) to Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd (MSSL). Bombardier Transportation EWIS in Huehuetoca, Mexico © Bombardier The EWIS activities are currently conducted at Bombardier’s manufacturing facility in Huehuetoca, Mexico. The sale will take place, among
HS2 Northamptonshire Viaduct Designs Unveiled
HS2 Ltd has unveiled the latest designs for two viaducts in Northamptonshire: the Edgcote and the Lower Thorpe Viaducts. The company has made the designs public at the start of a four-week web-based engagement event for local communities. Edgcote Viaduct The Edgcote Viaduct will measure 515m across the floodplain of the River
HÜBNER to Equip Trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden
The HÜBNER Group can point to four new projects where its new shock-absorbing system for tram front ends will be coming into use: The bus and rail industry supplier will be equipping new trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden with its innovative shock-absorbing system for tram front ends. “Particularly in
Dinmore and more and more!
The locomotives owned by Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd have earned themselves a reputation for reliability and good performance during their various spells in traffic. Yet their owning group retains a relatively low profile, conducting impressive feats largely ‘under the radar’. Gary Boyd-Hope went to meet them. ON June 7 last year
Work begins exploring ground conditions on Ashington line
WORK has started to explore the ground conditions on a Northumberland railway which is being proposed for reopening after its passenger services were withdrawn in 1964. The route runs north from Northumberland Park station on the Tyne & Wear Metro to Ashington, with intermediate stations planned at Seaton Delaval, Newsham, Blyth
Siemens Mobility Wins Order for 109 LRVs for Dusseldorf and Duisburg
The Düsseldorfer Rheinbahn AG and the Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have together ordered 109 Siemens Mobility Avenio HF high-floor light rail vehicles. Rendering of the light rail vehicle for Duisburg and Dusseldorf © design büro+staubach berlin The contract includes an option for a further 48 units as well as a maintenance and servicing agreement
DB Consortium Wins Contract in Uruguay
Deutsche Bahn International Operations, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, is expanding its working relationship with Finnish forestry company UPM. The consortium comprising Christophersen Group, Cointer Concesiones and Deutsche Bahn International Operations has won a contract from UPM to operate a 273km rail freight line in Uruguay. Deutsche Bahn International
Centenarian cameraman: Ron Buckley – Britain’s Oldest Railway Photographer: Part Two
Chris Milner concludes his interview with 100-year-old photographer Ron Buckley, who returned from wartime military service to a railway preparing for Nationalisation. AFTER leaving England in 1940 and serving with the Worcestershire Regiment, Ron returned home after demobilisation in 1945 after four-and-a-half years away – and to a very different railway. The
HS2 Ltd and SCS JV Sign TBM Contract
MTM Power Keeps You on Track Even in Times of Crisis
The Current Situation of the Rail Industry as a Result of COVID-19 The global pandemic has caused society and the global economy to face challenges that have never been seen before and as such they were unforeseeable too. MTM Power® takes the present situation very seriously, giving the health and safety
Introducing: Lantal’s New Global Business Hub for Ground Transportation
The Lantal Textiles Group has been a global player in the mass transport industry since 1954 with an ambitious plan to grow its market share further. In order to ensure this growth, the Lantal Group acquired Gierlings Velpor from the Amorim Group in late 2016. This strategic takeover was a perfect match
Alstom to Supply 49 Citadis Trams to Nantes
Alstom has won a contract worth almost 2oo million euros to supply 49 Citadis trams to Nantes Métropole. The Citadis trams have standardised components with improved accessibility and will give the city’s residents a reliable option for getting around. Alstom has designed them to be highly energy efficient and they are
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
HS2 Ltd Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Phase 2b
HS2 Ltd has launched a public consultation on the suggested design changes to be made to HS2 Phase 2b. The consultation will remain open until 11:45pm on 11 December 2020. The proposed changes include more platforms at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, a new rolling stock depot in Annandale, Scotland, and
Alstom Wins Signalling Contract in London
Alstom has won a three-year contract to upgrade the signalling equipment in the London Victoria area. The signalling upgrades will take place between Tulse Hill, Crystal Palace and Peckham Rye, an important commuter route in Network Rail’s Southern region. The signalling contract, worth 5 million GBP, is Phase 4 of a large-scale
British Steel Part of £75m Zero Carbon Humber Bid
As well as British Steel, the ZCH Partnership includes Associated British Ports, Centrica Storage Ltd, Drax Group, Equinor, Mitsubishi Power, National Grid Ventures, px Group, SSE Thermal, Saltend Cogeneration Company Limited, Uniper and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The ZCH Partnership has applied for funding from Phase
Delivering a bigger, better railway for Scotland
Cummins Engines: Powering Rolling Stock Around the World
Wherever there’s advanced rail technology, you’ll find Cummins power. Under the floor on Europe’s high-speed passenger trains. On 20t grinders in the Far East. Cummins is on track with the most progressive rail companies in the world, including Bombardier and Siemens. QSK95 Engine © Cummins We offer a full line of ratings, with many
Stabilising Transportation Infrastructure with Minimal Carbon Impact
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) needed to stabilise a steep slope that separates a main section of an interstate and a maintenance station. The existing slope was 21 metres high with a gradient of 1.7 Horizontal: 1 Vertical (1.7H: 1V) and in some locations 1H: 1V. A six-metre section at the
Grand Paris Express Metro Design Revealed
Global Railcar Mover Group Expands the Definition of Safety
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
Performance, Flexibility and Elegance at Its Best
The Goldschmidt BRB 32B – a New Generation of Road-Rail Inspection Vehicle In Italy, RFI operates and maintains the public railway infrastructure. The maintenance of railway bridges, as part of the infrastructure, is particularly important and this also requires inspecting these bridges. Railway bridges can be classified based on the following
Hydrogen Train Test Runs Deemed a Success in the Netherlands
The trial runs of the Coradia iLint hydrogen train that have been taking place in the Netherlands have been called a success by the Province of Groningen. Consequently, the province wants to use hydrogen trains for future services in Groningen, including into Germany. The Province of Groningen has published a report
Clean & Green – Camira Fabrics on COVID and the Future
Clean and Green – in Conversation with Camira Fabrics about COVID and the Future Railway-News: What are some rail projects Camira has worked on? Camira: As a global brand, we work with operators across the world including Queensland Rail, RATP in France, Belgian Rail, LA Metro and Belarusian Rail. Closer to home,
Remaining Resilient in Hard Times
Altro’s Serge Townsend discusses ways to rebuild confidence in public rail services post-pandemic. As we start to move towards an end to the pandemic, one thing is certain: the world has changed. Even though we’re all sick and tired of hearing the phrase “the new normal”, we’ve all found a change post-lockdown
Fighting Coronavirus through HVAC Systems in Public Transport
The Challenge At Premium, we are aware of the current situation and consider the new requirements in customer needs, supporting railway operators and assisting them to restore normality in the use public transport for mobility. The use of ultraviolet light as fungicide, bactericide and viricide is supported by practice in high
Russia: UWC Delivers Flat Car Order to Arkhbum
HS2: Webinar on new habitats for local wildlife in the West Midlands
Milan to Get New Trams Made by Stadler
Azienda Transporti Milanesi S.p.A. (ATM) has signed a framework agreement with Stadler for the supply of up to 80 TRAMLINK trams for Milan. The framework contract has a maximum value of 172.6 million euros. ATM also placed a first order for 30 vehicles. Once delivered, these will be the first Stadler
Water troughs: Simple, revolutionary invention for long-distance rail travel
Making a splash: It was a relatively simple invention yet it revolutionised long-distance train travel for more than a century. Consultant Editor Nick Pigott dips into the subject of water troughs. IT’S a hot summer’s day in the steam era and you are relaxing in a Pullman car speeding along the East
St Pancras International launches new cleaning robots to tackle virus
St. Pancras International becomes the first railway station in the world to launch state-of-the-art cleaning robots in a bid to minimise the risk of COVID-19 to travellers. From September 23, the mobile autonomous robots – designed to kill viruses and bacteria both on surfaces and in the surrounding air – will
Train Design for India’s First Semi-High-Speed RRTS Corridor Unveiled
India’s first regional rapid transit system (RRTS) will operate trains at speed of 180km/h, cutting travel time between Meerut and Delhi to under one hour. Now the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) and manufacturer Bombardier have unveiled the design of the new rolling stock. The unveiling of the train, inspired
LNVG Orders 14 Additional Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario Coaches
LNVG, the public transport authority for Lower Saxony, has ordered a further 14 Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario coaches, bringing its total fleet to 246 double-decker coaches. Bombardier will deliver 12 intermediate cars and two control cars. LNVG also operates 37 TRAXX locomotives. Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario for LNVG © Bombardier The TWINDEXX Vario coaches are modular
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
Talgo Presents Its Hydrogen Propulsion System
Talgo has presented its hydrogen technology for trains at the H2 Conference in Don Bentio, Badajoz, as part of efforts to examine how hydrogen technologies could be deployed in the Iberian Southwest. Talgo specifically chose the autonomous region of Extremadura to present its hydrogen solution because it recognises the region’s efforts
Colour scheme for new £362m Tyne and Wear Metro fleet revealed
Franchising is Dead
A Conversation with Gareth Dennis In March 2020 the UK Government suspended rail franchise agreements, instead putting in place Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs), paying franchisees a 2 percent management fee to run trains, due to a collapse in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. These EMAs due to
Custom Design & Reverse Engineering from the Bottom Up
Sound Damping Panels Drown Out the Noise Quiet Ride cleans up the look of the cabin interior and is custom-made to fit all locomotive models. Our Quiet Ride sound damping system reduces noise and vibration inside the cabin environment, making work more pleasant for your employees. This multi- layered panel system can be
Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison
Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison: Tasks and Efficiency of Flexible and Permanently Installed Measuring Systems in Route Monitoring LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveying systems are characterised by specific technological advantages, including speed of data acquisition, independence from ambient light conditions and the ability to detect multiple targets in one direction. These
Australia: Victoria Orders 18 Additional Bombardier VLocity Trains
The Victorian State Government in Australia has exercised an option for 18 additional Bombardier VLocity regional trains. The original contract – the Rollingstock Manufacture and Supply Agreement – was signed back in 2018. These 18 trains will consist of three cars, meaning the contract is for 54 new VLocity carriages for
Perrone Railway – A Focus on Hygiene
Travel providers, suppliers, and travellers each have their own role in jumpstarting the travel industry post-Covid-19. As domestic and international travel restrictions are lifted, Perrone Railway continues to take steps towards rebuilding confidence in travel while keeping sustainability at the forefront of the innovative process. Travel providers are responsible for the
Get your name in The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Esk Valley Line
The Aln Valley Railway – then and now
Bombardier Delivers First FLEXITY Tram to Duisburg
Bombardier and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have presented the first new pre-series FLEXITY low-floor tram to the public. The tram is equipped with an image-based driver assistance system (ODAS) to help prevent collisions. Full testing and approval runs on Duisburg’s tram network will begin shortly. Bombardier’s new FLEXITY tram for Dusiburg © Daniel Tomczak
PREVIEW: September EDITION OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the recent derailment tragedy in Scotland, historic Kerr’s Miniature Railway closure and much more… Headline news Three people died following the
Stonehaven report: Climate change impact on railways ‘accelerating’
Photo: Network Rail A report into the Stonehaven derailment has found that the impact of severe weather events due to climate change is “accelerating faster than our assumptions”. An interim report by Network Rail admits that the rail industry must improve its response to extreme weather – following the fatal derailment
Network Rail to increase earthwork spending in wake of Carmont disaster
Network Rail Publishes Interim Report on Stonehaven Derailment
Network Rail has today (10 September) published its interim report on the Stonehaven derailment (Scotland), which was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps following the incident on 12 August. The report details the immediate and longer-term actions that can be taken to make the railway more resilient
VTG and DB Cargo Present New m2 Freight Wagon
m2 Freight Wagon DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight wagon © Deutsche Bahn AG | Pablo Castagnola The m2 project is designed to be modular and multi-functional – a building block system that enables wagons to be assembled tailored to customer needs. Depending on use, four-axle flat cars can