SWR Trials Tech Designed to Improve Accessibility for Customers with Vision Loss Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a three-month trial of a new app designed to improve station accessibility. SWR is the first train operator to use the myEyes app, which can guide passengers from a station entrance to a platform’s assisted boarding point via audio directions. SWR leads the way in industry
Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Rail safety specialists, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, are enhancing the protection offered to maintenance workers across Ireland, as part of an extensive programme of depot upgrades. So far, the firm has completed safety improvements at four Irish Rail facilities and is designing bespoke protection systems for
Rail Baltica’s Estonia Route Meets Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 The environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for Rail Baltica’s main route in Estonia has found that the planned route meets the necessary compliance requirements. Rail Baltica Estonia main route Important impact areas assessed by the report included wildlife, noise, energy use, cultural heritage, ambient air, surface water and groundwater. The assessment was made
Work Starts to Renew Glasgow Rail Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 Network Rail is about to start vital maintenance and renewal work on the Glasgow city centre rail bridge which spans the A8 at Saltmarket. The structure, on the City Union Line, provides a diversion route for freight traffic and a route for passenger trains to Shields Depot where the vehicles stabled
VTC 1030 and nROK 1030 Fanless Box PCs for Rolling Stock and Vehicle Fleets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20220 NEXCOM: VTC 1030 and nROK 1030 Fanless Box PCs for Vehicle Fleets and Rolling Stock Fast wireless communication is the new kid on the block, driving technological advancements for buses and railways. The rise of 5G NR for high-speed, long-distance connectivity, and Wi-Fi 6E for super-fast local connections, is prompting vehicle operators to
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Enjoys Further International Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik enjoys further international success with lucrative major projects Pfaff Verkehrstechnik’s international business is currently growing exceptionally well, as shown by various successfully completed major projects, such as the equipping of a new railway depot in Ashkelon, Israel. This is where electric trains of the type Desiro HC (High Capacity)
Alstom Completes Production of First Cars for Marseille’s Modernised Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Alstom has completed production of the first two cars for the next generation Marseille metro. The design for these was first unveiled in January 2021. The first new generation train of the Marseille metro. © Alstom | Benoit Gombert Funded by 580 million EUR (593.15m USD) from the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, from the end of
Egypt’s First EMU Begins Trial Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Egypt’s first electric multiple unit (EMU), developed by CRRC Sifang, has started trial operations in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt. The EMU departed from Cairo’s Adly Mansour Station with passengers onboard, marking the start of its trial operations. This milestone was witnessed by Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Witnessed by Egypt’s President
Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Accelerate the transition to cEMV payments in public transportation Mastercard’s Transit Partner Program is an extensive global network of urban mobility experts and technology providers working within a framework of established global standards to accelerate the adoption of contactless EMV payments in public transportation by removing
A New Armorgalv® TDG Coating Line for Hubbell Power Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Distek Ltd. announced the completion of the starting up of a new Armorgalv® Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing line for Hubbell Power Systems in Wuhan, China. The line was planned, manufactured, and sold to Hubbell by Distek North America – a part of the Distek group. This is the second Armorgalv® TDG line
Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across the UK rail network, to meet Tier 1, 2 and 3 requirements of NR/L2/SIGELP/27725. Developed collaboratively with Network Rail in response to standard NR/L2/SIGELP/27725, the RS4
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
Stakeholder Feedback Event on the New European Innovation Agenda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Early 2021, the European Commissioner for Innovation Mariya Gabriel engaged with innovation communities to prepare the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). This agenda aims to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the
Presto Geosystems Announces Launch of the New ATRA® Wall Key Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Presto Geosystems, the leader in geocell technology, announces its newest innovation—the ATRA® Wall Key (patent pending), for their GEOWEB® Retaining Wall System. The ATRA® Wall Key is a device used to connect adjacent GEOWEB Retaining Wall sections through the GEOWEB material slots (I-slots). The ATRA® Wall Key includes an integrated washer
HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Completes First Breakthrough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Dorothy, HS2’s 2000-tonne tunnel boring machine, has made its first breakthrough on the UK’s high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham. The tunnel boring machine broke through at Long Itchington Wood at the end of last week, following eight months underground. This is the first of 64 miles of intricate tunnels set
TfL Tests New Cooling System on London’s Tube Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations. The new system is being tested on a disused platform at Holborn station to lower surrounding air temperatures. This solution responds to the UK’s recent heatwave, while also preparing for the potential
Alstom to Use ELS-96 Wheel Detection on Railway Lines in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Polish railway infrastructure manager, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A (PKP PLK) has granted approval to Alstom to use the ELS-96 wheel detection system on railway lines in Poland. ELS-96 wheel detector heads detect wheel passage on the tracks and transmit information about the number of wheels that have passed over the
Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has achieved official industry approval of its supply chain credentials from two independent regulating bodies. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has been awarded the Constructionline Gold standard and endorsement from Safe Contractor, further enhancing its extensive list of accreditations. Mechan first secured Constructionline recognition in 2016,
ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail ENSCO Rail, Inc., the international leader in track inspection technology, announced today that Etihad Rail, the developer, and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, awarded the company a multi-year contract for a state-of-the-art track inspection vehicle to assist in the
Construction Begins on Longest Railway Bridge in the Baltic States Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Construction has begun on the Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris river in Jonava, Lithuania. When complete, this will be the longest railway bridge in the Baltic states. Construction begins on the Rail Baltic bridge over the Neris river. © Rail Baltica The milestone was celebrated with a special ceremony attended by high level
Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV). This extends the Spanish high-speed network by a further 87.25 kilometres. The Madrid – Burgos high-speed line was officially inaugurated on 21 July © Adif Passengers on the inaugural journey included His Majesty King Felipe
New Roxtec Seal Covers All Needs within Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Sealing system provider Roxtec presents a new compact seal – the Roxtec CRF transit. It is a flexible all-in-one solution that helps manufacturers within rolling stock solve several safety and production challenges within cable and plastic conduit penetrations. Manufacturers can fill the lightweight and openable Roxtec CRF transit frame with any type of Roxtec’s
Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California, offering passengers a more comfortable and safe experience. The train car is the first of 50 that will be renovated in the near future to make Metrolink services more a more attractive option in Southern California. The refurbished passenger train
Don’t Wait Too Long to Test Your Equipment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Don’t Wait Too Long to Test Your Equipment – You Could Be Losing Time and Money With the current supply chain challenges and deceleration in the markets, many customers are turning to updating and upgrading their cable and harness test systems. In some cases this path is economical, in other instances
Train operators make bid for partnership role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Train operating companies have launched a new organisation, designed to emphasise the role of the private sector when Great British Railways takes over in 2024. Rail Partners is a partial replacement for the Rail Delivery Group, while the rest of the RDG’s functions, such as managing the National Rail website and
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
ÖBB Launches Freight Connection from Czech Republic to German North Sea Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has launched a new direct service connection between Melnik in the Czech Republic and Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The TransFER service will run once a week on the Melnik-Děčín-Maschen-Hude-Wilhelmshaven route, travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany every Monday and back every Tuesday. Rail Cargo Group states that the TransFER
UK Government More Than Trebles Investment in Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 The UK Government is more than trebling its investment into the Transpennine route upgrade (TRU). Engineers carrying out major rail upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge © Network Rail The TRU was announced in November 2021 as part of the Government’s integrated rail plan for the north and midlands. Funding has now been increased
Ricardo Completes Accredited Assessor Role for London’s New Barking Riverside Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Ricardo Completes Accredited Assessor Role for London’s New Barking Riverside Station Ricardo Certification has completed its role as the accredited independent assessor for London’s newest passenger station; Barking Riverside opened on July 18th to serve the major redevelopment of the same name taking shape in east London. Formerly an area of industrial
Roxtec Presents New Sealing Modules for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Cable and pipe sealing solution provider Roxtec has developed new sealing modules that ensure fire protection for flexible plastic conduit penetrations in the rolling stock industry. The Roxtec RM PPS modules contain intumescent material which expands to many times its original size to protect conduit applications in case of fire. Roxtec RM
“Invented for Life” with Semiconductors: Bosch Invests in Chip Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Microelectronics is vital to the success of all areas of Bosch business From cars and e-bikes to household appliances and wearables – semiconductors are an integral part of all electronic systems. They are the motor that drives the modern world of technology. Bosch recognized their growing significance early on and has
Rolling Stock Networking Delivers New Industry Connections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Totalkare enjoyed an excellent day at the Rolling Stock Networking event in Derby last week, with a host of new business connections made in the rail industry. Set in the impressive surroundings of Derby Arena, Rolling Stock Networking is a full scale rail show focused on passenger and freight rolling stock, technical enhancements,
Knorr-Bremse Developing Solutions to Improve Freight Rail Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Knorr-Bremse is looking to increase freight rail efficiency and flexibility by trialling an automated brake testing system. The new automation system will be retrofitted on to a Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) freight train in 2023, ready to go into service in 2024. Knorr-Bremse and HVLE are working together to trial an automated brake
Opinion: Best-in-Class Systems Engineering for High-speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Opinion: Best-in-Class Systems Engineering for High-speed Rail In every major railway infrastructure project, there will be complex challenges to overcome, each distinct but also interrelated. High-speed systems are perhaps the most complex of all. Designed to be an optimum mode of transport for generations to come, they are often expected to feature
Government defends use of agency staff during strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Rail minister Wendy Morton has told MPs that the use of agency workers will reduce the effects of strikes. The next national rail strike is set to take place on 27 July, when the RMT stages its fourth walkout in the long-running dispute about job security and pay. Labour MP Dan Carden
vROK 3030 Open Frame Panel PC for Railway Passenger Information Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.: vROK 3030 Open Frame Panel PC for Railway Passenger Information Systems The proliferation of passenger information systems (PIS) is challenging railway operators to find more efficient ways of utilizing space within the train. The vROK 3030 railway open frame panel PC allows railway operators to replace the traditional setup of
Public Dissatisfied with RMT Union Approach Says Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail has said that the public was dissatisfied with how the RMT union was conducting its negotiations, but backed modernisation reforms. A poll of 2,031 UK adults was conducted by Yonder between 1–3 July, which asked about opinions on the recent rail strikes, pay and modernisation of the railway. The result
Industry urges RMT to call off national strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail and the train operating companies are calling on the RMT to cancel the national strike which has been called for 27 July. The walkout would be the fourth of its kind in the dispute over pay and jobs, after three strikes were staged on 21, 23 and 25 June. The
Tips for Rail Operators When Designing a Metaverse Experience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The metaverse is coming… Whether you see it as a glorified video game, the next phase of the internet, an abstract idea impossible to explain let alone realise, or simply a buzzword with little relevance to rail owners and operators, it’s highly likely that your customers will be part of it
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
Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality By Ilse Vermeij, Product Manager – Testing On-track testing of new and modified rolling stock is difficult and can be expensive. Ilse explores how virtual testing can reduce real-life test requirements, improving project performance. Why Do We Need Virtual Testing? In the certification phase of new or modified
China: Alstom Joint Venture to Supply Further Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment (SATEE) has been awarded a contract by Nanjing Metro and CRRC Puzhen to provide the train traction and auxiliary system for 258 metro cars. These will run on Line 6 of Nanjing’s metro network in the Jiangsu province. Alstom train on Nanjing Metro Line 1 © Luoxingyang000 Alstom’s Chinese
California High-Speed Rail Girders Placed in Kern County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority and design-build contractor, California Rail Builders have placed the final pre-cast girders for Construction Package 4 of California’s high-speed rail project, marking a major construction milestone. Overnight on 8 July 2022, construction crews placed 12 pre-cast concrete girders over the State Route 46 underpass in Wasco.
Laing O’Rourke to Build HS2 Interchange Station in Solihull Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 HS2 Ltd has contracted Laing O’Rourke Delivery Limited to build the HS2 Interchange Station in Solihull. The contract has a value of up to 370 million GBP and will be completed in two stages. Laing O’Rourke will work with HS2 Ltd to finalise the interchange station design and build the infrastructure. Interchange
Sweden: CAF Receives Order for 25 Civity Nordic Regional Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Swedish operator SJ AB has ordered 25 CAF Civity Nordic units in a contract valued at 300 million EUR (305.56m USD). This deal includes an option for a further 35 units. The SJ Group is currently upgrading its fleet in order to expand capacity in response to expected growth in demand, in
Alstom’s Trápaga Site to Supply Propulsion for Zefiro Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Alstom has announced that its industrial centre in Trápaga, Spain will manufacture the propulsion system for the new Zefiro Express high-speed trains in Sweden. Sweden’s national operator, SJ contracted Alstom to supply 25 electric high-speed trains in April 2022. This contract is valued at 650 million EUR. The propulsion system for this
Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) signalling technology on-board trains operating in Sweden and Norway. Hitachi Rail will design and install the ERTMS digital signalling technology to modernise Tågab’s Scandinavian fleet. This upgrade will improve the fleet’s operational efficiency and
Visit Emeg at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Emeg Group is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin on 20th – 23rd September 2022 at the ExpoCenter City. Now in its 13th year, InnoTrans takes place every 2 years and is Europe’s leading trade fair for the international transport industry. The exhibition comprises 5 key
India: 156 Alstom Movia Metro Cars Ordered for Bhopal-Indore Metros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has ordered 156 Movia metro cars from Alstom for India’s Bhopal and Indore metro projects. The light-weight trains, which operate at a top speed of 80 kilometres an hour, will be built at Alstom’s facility in Savli, Gujarat. Alstom Movia Train at Savli site © Alstom This contract commits
Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Waiting until late in a project to start safety engineering can be a costly mistake Final safety assurance happens at the end of the project. It’s true, but if you wait until near the end to start the safety engineering process, you significantly increase your
Saudi Arabia: SYSTRA Signs Contract to Design AlUla tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 SYSTRA has been chosen to design the future tramway for AlUla, a city in northwest Saudi Arabia. Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop the country, the tramway will provide improved access to AlUla and the wider area’s architectural, historical and archaeological sites. The contract, signed on 1 July
Alstom Announces Green Rail Mobility Innovation Centre for Quebec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Alstom has announced that it will establish an innovation centre for green rail mobility solutions at its Americas headquarters in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. Over 500 engineers currently work from this site, which will also provide the new centre with access to dedicated prototyping facilities. The innovation centre will develop platforms for green hybrid,
Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Rail depot equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan will be key to improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance teams working on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The specialist manufacturer is designing lifting and handling products for the South Gosforth Traction Maintenance Depot in
Netherlands: Alstom and NS Unveil New Intercity Next Generation Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 NS’s new Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) train was presented to the public for the first time this weekend when the Dutch national rail operator showcased the Alstom vehicle at Rotterdam Central Station in the Netherlands. The Coradia Stream Intercity Next Generation train © Alstom Alstom is supplying NS with 79 Coradia Stream trains,
How Skeleton & ZRT Power Locomotives Under All Weather Conditions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 It is spring now, but after an unusually cold winter in many countries, several companies are already thinking about their next winter preparedness measures. In the rail sector, one of the key issues is the ability to start diesel-electric locomotives because batteries are one of the most vulnerable items under cold
Deutsche Bahn to Build New ICE Maintenance Facility in Dortmund Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced it will build a new ICE maintenance workshop in Dortmund and plans to begin operations as soon as 2027. The rail company is investing more than 400 million EUR (420.96m USD) into this project, which will create up to 500 new jobs. Model graphic of new ICE
Cisco Announces First Outdoor Wi-Fi 6E Ready* Access Point Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Cisco announces first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E ready* access point and enhancements for industrial remote operations People expect seamless Wi-Fi – outdoors, walking across campus from buildings to parking lots, and everywhere in between. The same is true of industrial sites. Smooth operations require reliable wireless connectivity at the factory, into the
Structural Metro Floor – XBODY® Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 3A Composites Mobility: Structural Metro Floor – XBODY® Metro What is this product about? XBODY® Metro is a structural flooring solution for metro vehicles. This structural sandwich floor is the replacement for conventional welded extruded aluminum profile floors. What materials are used? XBODY® Metro uses a sandwich composition with aluminum edge profiles, aluminum cover
Bosch Develops First 3D-Printed Ceramic Microreactor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Versatile: technical ceramics for a wide range of applications Bosch startup Advanced Ceramics combines technical ceramics with 3D printing3D-printed ceramics meet the highest demandsApplications for technical ceramics range from medicine to mobility to the home Quality monitoring in ceramic production © Bosch Engineering GmbH Ludwigsburg / Immenstadt, Germany – A 3D-printing premiere: together with
Switzerland: RhB to Attempt World Record for Longest Passenger Train this October Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 This autumn the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) will attempt to beat the world record for the longest passenger train. If successful, this will be entered into the Guinness Book of Records, replacing The Ghan, an Australian weekly sleeper service that runs between Adelaide and Darwin in Australia. At peak times The Ghan can
France: Automatic Train Operation Begins on Lyon Metro Line B Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Lyon metro’s line B automation project has now been completed after a decade of work and 387m EUR (407.27m USD) in investment. Line B Lyon metro The project began back in 2012, with more than 6,000 hours and almost 1,500 nights needed to complete the work – all while services continued as
Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? By Ilse Vermeij, Rail Product Manager Testing, Ricardo System Integration Testing is an important part of verifying whether a complex system has been correctly implemented. I believe the V-model remains the best way to illustrate the process (see
A Picturesque Triumph for ARCO SizeZERO® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 The specialist narrower version of our cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® was the ideal solution for a space-constricted job in a soaring setting. The project required cable troughing to be installed across a towering viaduct in the ski resort of Willingen-Upland in northern Hesse, Germany. There was not enough room on site to
Berlin’s S46 Line Switches to New S-Bahn Trains Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Berlin S-Bahn has switched its S46 line (Königs Wusterhausen – Westend) to its new class 483/484 vehicles ahead of schedule. These were designed and built by Stadler Germany and Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Deutsche Bahn (DB). S-Bahn Berlin departing Berlin Central Station © S-Bahn Berlin Fourteen four-car units trains began operating on the
Germany: Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Hydrogen-Powered Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received its first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains. First hydrogen-powered trains for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region The manufacturer has been awarded a contract from Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) for seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains. These will operate on the Heidekrautbahn network (RB27) in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. The
Germany: Stadler to Deliver 28 TINA Trams to Rostock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Stadler has been awarded a contract to deliver 28 TINA trams to Rostocker Straßenbahnen AG (RSAG) in Rostock, Germany. This is Stadler’s third contract for its latest-generation of tram railcars, which can accommodate 221 passengers, with 75 seated. The 32-metre vehicles have spacious interiors, large panoramic windows and an integrated passenger
HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The facility will be used to maintain, service and store HS2 trains, as well as housing the main control centre for the entire HS2 network. The site includes the maintenance building, the
Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 In partnership with NJ TRANSIT and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the expansion of New York Penn Station. The upcoming expansion project will add new tracks, platforms and concourses to New York Penn Station as part of the Gateway Project’s plan
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
Amtrak Takes Up Option for 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Amtrak has taken up the option to order a further 50 Charger locomotives from Siemens Mobility as it continues to replace its fleet of P40 and P42 diesel-electric locomotives with more energy efficient vehicles. Amtrak orders 50 more Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility © Amtrak / Mike Armstrong The initial order for
Installing a Remote Monitoring System for Network Rail at Chapel Hill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Installing a Remote Monitoring System for Network Rail at Chapel Hill Yeltech was approached by Network Rail to install a remote monitoring system to one of the brick arches that support the track at Chapel Hill, near Baskingstoke to investigate the following concerns: Extensive cracking to the rear wallExcessive deflection of the
Sustainability and the Fastener Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Fasteners can be considered a small part of more complex systems, such as in industrial design and architecture. Nevertheless, despite their reduced size, their importance for the environmental impact, strength, and durability of a project is critical. The time has come for the fastener industry to assume greater responsibility © Specialinsert srl Nowadays, the industry is confronted at
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Installation for the New Metro Lima Depot in Peru Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Has Successfully Completed a Major Contract for the New Metro Lima Depot in Peru Greater efficiency and shorter vehicle dwell time in the depot. Pfaff Verkehrstechnik, a member of CMCO Columbus McKinnon Corporation, has been commissioned by Hitachi STS, an Italian general contractor in the railway and local rail
Denmark: Atkins Chosen as Lead Consultant for Vestfyn Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 The Danish Road Directorate has appointed Atkins Denmark as lead consultant for the Vestfyn Line. This is a new 35-kilometre high-speed railway that will operate between Odense and Middelfart on the island of Funen. Island of Funen, Denmark Together with Danish engineering consultancy NIRAS, and in partnership with the Danish Road Directorate and
Come See INPS Group at InnoTrans Hall 8.2 Booth 480 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Offering Unique Solutions to the Rail Industry With the ever changing evolution of transportation especially in rail, engage with a company that addresses your current and future needs. INPS Group is a global supplier to the industry. With operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, we serve both the domestic and international markets.
Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Heavy lifting and handling specialist, Mechan, has transformed the centre of a busy London rail depot into a multi-purpose maintenance space. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has designed a bespoke wheel drop for the East Ham Train Depot, operated by South Essex and London rail operator, c2c Trenitalia,
See CCS’ Ground-Breaking Products at Rail Live 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 A range of our innovative composite and engineered plastic products will be showcased at the Rail Live 2022 exhibition in Warwickshire. The event, being staged at the Long Marston Innovation Centre from June 22-23, is the UK’s largest outdoor rail exhibition and our stockist Scott Parnell will be there at stands
HS2 Promises Superior Connectivity for 21st Century Rail Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 HS2 has promised passengers will have seamless mobile coverage across the entire high-speed rail network. This will ensure uninterrupted calls and video streaming even when travelling through tunnels – as long as passengers are connected to the train’s onboard wifi service. Those at HS2 stations have also been guaranteed the same level
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
Rail Upgrades to Power Elizabeth Line and Extend West Anglia Platforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Network Rail has announced that rail upgrades will take place at the end of July on the West Anglia Main Line to extend platforms and provide power for the Elizabeth line in preparation for its next stage of opening. Throughout the work, a power upgrade will be carried out near Stratford
HS2 Obtains Planning Permission for Birmingham Viaducts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Birmingham City Council has granted planning permission to HS2 Ltd to construct two viaducts that will connect the new high-speed railway to Curzon Street Station in the centre of Birmingham. The Curzon Street Station Approach will be made up of four connected viaducts between Duddeston Junction Viaduct and Curzon Street Station.
Premium PSU’s Clean Room Ensures Their Products’ Quality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 State-of-the-art research, development, and manufacturing processes increasingly require environmental conditions where the airborne particle concentration does not exceed specific limits. Our facilities are a continuation of Premium PSU’s innovative spirit and have been growing and evolving at the same time as our experience and knowledge. In order to meet some of
Digital Fallback Increases Availability of Audio Communication Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Digital Fallback Increases Availability and Cost-Efficiency of Audio Communication Systems “Dear passengers, welcome aboard the intercity train to Ghent and Antwerp Central Station. The next stop is Waregem.” On-board communication means reliable audio broadcasts. In this respect, the architecture of the on-board audio communication system must be carefully considered. To ensure
Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Metrolink has updated its earthquake early warning system (EEW) to automatically slow down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs. This is an improvement on the original system, trialled in autumn 2021, which simply alerted train operators that an earthquake was happening and that they should begin to slow or stop
Structural Cab for Shunter Locomotives – XBODY® Lok Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 3A Composites Mobility: Structural Cab for Shunter Locomotives – XBODY® Lok What is this product about? XBODY® Lok is a structural cab solution for Shunter locomotives. This structural, sandwich cab is a replacement for conventional welded steel or aluminum cab solutions. The design is based on the “cut and fold” method. What materials
Italy: GTS Rail Orders 20 Additional Traxx DC3 Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Alstom has signed an agreement to deliver a further 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives to Italy-based GTS Rail. New Traxx DC3 locomotive on the tracks. © Alstom Known as the E.494 in Italy, the DC3 is Alstom’s latest generation of high-power electric locomotive and has been designed to maximise efficiency, minimise maintenance, and
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
Shapps says rail strikes are ‘incredible act of self-harm’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Transport secretary Grant Shapps has spoken out against the impending rail strikes during a visit to Hornsey depot in north London. The depot is run by Siemens, and used to maintain the large fleets of Siemens units which run on Govia Thameslink Railway. Mr Shapps has declined to hold direct talks with
Adif Announces Plan to Sustainably Transform Railway Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 María Luisa Domínguez, President of Adif, discussed the company’s commitment to remodel its railway stations at the first Global Mobility Call event. Maria Luisa Dominguez at Global Mobility Call © Adif The president of the Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif and Adif AV presented the new strategy and its aim to promote multimodal
Taiwan: EMU3000 Receives Prestigious Design Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Hitachi and the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) have jointly received the 2022 iF Design Award for the EMU3000 electric intercity express train. The EMU3000 The EMU3000 can be seen in operation throughout Taiwan. In January 2019 Hitachi Rail received an order worth 160 billion JPY (1.11bn EUR | 1.19bn USD) for 600
Globe Scott Motors’ Electric Point Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Introducing Globe Scott Motors’ (GSM) electric point machines, which can be used across all types of traction, track gauges, rail types, points and crossings. Safety and reliability in railway transportation have always been GSM’s deepest purpose. Having worked in the industry for more than 20 years, GSM understands the importance of
Switzerland: SBB Orders 7 Additional Stadler Giruno Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 The Swiss rail operator SBB has ordered seven additional Giruno trains from manufacturer Stadler. SBB wishes to expand its international offering into Germany, most likely from 2026. To do that, its trains need to have the ability to run on Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed network, which the Giruno trains deliver. The seven
Insulation Monitoring Devices for Traction Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Insulation Monitoring Devices for Traction Vehicles / Rolling Stock AC/DC IT System HIG99 + HIG99 KM CAN A traction container is a device that usually contains a galvanically isolated unit of a multi-quadrant power converter, which serves to regulate the traction motors of electric traction vehicles. Usually the traction container contains one
HS2 Begins Building First of Five ‘Green Tunnels’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 HS2 has begun construction of the first of five ‘green tunnels’ that have been designed to blend into the landscape. The first tunnel is being built at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire and will be 2.5 kilometres in length. Construction starts on the Chipping Warden green tunnel with the first of five thousand giant
Mechan Highly Commended for Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Mechan Highly Commended for Innovation Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is in the running for a national accolade celebrating the achievements of those pushing the industry forward. The firm has been shortlisted in the ‘small scale project’ category at this year’s Railway Innovation Awards for a bespoke bogie drop it created
Improving Level Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Improving Level Crossing Safety Thursday 9th June 2022 – International Level Crossing Awareness Day “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is a phrase attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century. The phrase, in fact, is a misquote. But it represents a valid
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
Singapore: Jacobs Secures Contract for Cross Island Line Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Jacobs has been appointed as the design consultant for the design and construction of the Tavistock station and tunnels for the Cross Island Line Phase 1 project in Singapore. The contract is valued at approximately 302 million USD (407 million SGD) and includes the design and construction of the underground station,
Rail Vision Ltd. Receives Japanese Patent Allowance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Rail Vision Ltd. Receives Japanese Patent Allowance for Railway Obstacle Detection Technology Patent allowance enables Rail Vision to commence sales of its cutting-edge, A.I.-based, industry-leading technology in Japan Rail Vision Ltd. Receives Japanese Patent Allowance © Rail Vision Rail Vision Ltd. a development stage technology company that is seeking to revolutionize railway safety and