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Daktronics LED Display Installation for SBB
Today, Switzerland’s largest travel and transport company has installed more than 50 LED video displays at nearly 20 locations. All of these signs have one thing in common – Daktronics. Most recently, in 2019, a massive LED display featuring 4-millimetre line spacing was installed at Lucerne Station. The display is
Continuous Power – Triple Guaranteed
The ATS controller includes a high resolution 350×160 pixel screen that provides a clear and sharp display of key information. The dashboards enable the user to access all the main data at the push of a button. The HMI is clearly defined with dedicated push-buttons, LED indicators and pop-up messages –
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use
An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
Government announces funding deal for trams and light rail
THE government has confirmed that it will provide funding to support the tram and light rail systems in Sheffield, Manchester, the West Midlands, Nottingham and Tyne & Wear, and says it is ‘working with local authorities to identify what support is needed to allow essential services to continue’. The news comes
From the archive: Princess in waiting
Munich: SWM Submits Tram Line Planning Application
Tram Westtangente Overview The Westtangente project will provide relief for the transport situation in Munich’s north. In 2018 122 million passengers bought tram tickets, a rise of one million compared to the previous year. Population growth will further drive up demand for public transport in Bavaria’s capital. It is Munich’s goal
DB Extends No Cancellation Fee Policy for Train Operators
Deutsche Bahn says it will continue to forego charging cancellation fees if train operators cancel scheduled services. This move applies retrospectively, meaning an affected train operator won’t have to pay such a penalty for any cancellations from 17 March onwards. Deutsche Bahn’s railway network measures around 33,400km and accommodates more than
Ankara’da koronavirüs ile mücadele kapsamında ilave kararlar
KORONAVİRÜS HABERLERİ Ankara Valiliği'nden yapılan açıklamaya göre, Vali Vasip Şahin başkanlığında olağanüstü toplanan İl Umumi Hıfzıssıhha Kurulu, İçişleri Bakanlığının talimatları ve gündemindeki diğer konuları görüşerek ek kararlar aldı. İl genelinde yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) ile mücadele kapsamında 17 Nisan Cuma saat 24.00'ten itibaren 19 Nisan Pazar saat 24.00'e kadar sokağa çıkma yasağı
Tuesday essay: the end of franchising
The era of risk-taking rail franchises appears to be over. In this week’s essay, Sim Harris tries to predict what will happen now. EVEN before the current emergency and the replacement of all franchises with management contracts for at least six months, transport secretary Grant Shapps had coined a new term
Lenin’s journey that shook the 20th century
The Russian ‘U’ class 4-6-0 No. U127 that brought Lenin’s body back to Russia for his funeral. The loco is displayed in a small museum at Paveletsky station, Moscow. HARVEY SMITH A century ago this April, revolutionary politician Lenin embarked on a circuitous eight-day rail journey from Switzerland to Russia. Allan
WiFi SPARK Continues to Develop New Features for Chiltern Railways
More recently, WiFi SPARK has worked with Chiltern Railways to deliver a number of new features, including: Updating the corporate guest network to include the single sign up solution Facilitating access to live streaming to Chill.TV for films and box sets Incorporating 3rd party train data into the analytics data feed creating a
GWR and Southeastern receive new direct awards
NEW direct awards have been agreed for First Group’s Great Western Railway and Govia’s Southeastern, where the existing franchises had been due to end at 02.00 on 1 April. GWR now runs for another three years, extendable to four, and Southeastern for up to two years. Both awards are management contracts for
Coronavirus adds pressure to franchise finances
TALKS are reported to be underway between train operators and the Department for Transport about the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on passenger revenue. Franchise finances are already frail, with the future of South Western Railway in particular doubt. The DfT is also believed to have been negotiating franchise extensions with
London Underground strike ballot begins
UK Government Takes Over Northern Franchise
Furthermore, the new franchise operator has set up a panel whose members will give on-going advice on how services should be run. Northern leaders from Manchester, Liverpool, Tees Valley and Yorkshire will join this panel. The panel will be led by Richard George, the chairman of the new operator. It
Tube services hit by strike linked to dispute over timetable changes
Photo: Nick Ansell/PA Wire London Underground drivers are starting strikes on Friday in a dispute over timetable changes, causing travel misery for passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport on the Bakerloo line will walk out for 24 hours at noon and again from noon on Sunday. The union said it had made
These Are Europe’s Top 10 Stations
European Railway Station Index 2020 Winners The top 10 stations are: London St Pancras Zurich Central Station Leipzig Central Station Roma Termini Munich Central Station Hamburg Central Station Berlin Central Station Milan Central Station Moscow Kazansky Frankfurt Central Station European Railway Station Index 2020 Categories To create the index, the Consumer Choice Center looked at Europe’s 50 largest railways stations and ranked them
Industry Insider Week 6 2020 · 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 6 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts | Infrastructure Network Rail has awarded signalling contracts covering different regions of the UK to Alstom, Siemens Mobility, and Hitachi in partnership with Limbrooke Services Ltd. These
DB Agrees Strategic Collaboration with Ukrainian Railways
The first phase of the strategic co-operation between the two parties should last three months. After this, the parties will negotiate a co-operation contract to assess the operations of UZ and develop a roadmap for improving the company’s operations. UZ says it will not be paying for this first phase;
Sarajevo Gets €20m Loan to Overhaul Tramline
The EBRD Green Cities programme will boost public transport in Sarajevo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of Bosnia and Herzegovina signed to loan agreements under the EBRD Green Cities programme to improve public transport in Sarajevo. The first loan is for
Sika Powerflex Technology Wins Innovation Award
Sika, an expert in sealing and bonding solutions for the rail industry, has been awarded the 2019 Swiss Technology Award in the Innovation Leaders category for its Powerflex high-performance adhesive technology. The company’s new range of SikaForce polyurethane assembly adhesives has been developed to meet the requirements of lightweight construction in
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline
As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
24 January: news in brief
From the Archive: A Dales delight
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway going from strength to strength
Deutsche Bahn and UK to Be Official Partners of Greentech Festival 2020
Starting today, the public can vote online for the Green Awards 2020 in the categories Start-Up, Youngster, Innovation, and Impact. Voting will remain open until 14 February. Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen train is one of the innovations that has made it into the Greentech Festival’s Hall of Fame as it
Survival of South Western Railway franchise in ‘significant doubt’
THE South Western Railway franchise could be nationalised this year, after new accounts revealed a loss of £137 million in the year to March 2019. The directors have also warned that cash support of £146 million from SWR’s owners FirstGroup and MTR would probably run out this year. The accounts conceded that
West Coast looks forward with Avanti
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
Unipart Rail Wins People Award at Doncaster Business Awards
Unipart Rail was recognised as finalists in 3 categories at the Business Awards: Excellence in People Development Excellence in Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility Large Business of the Year As a finalist, they were required to partake in interviews conducted by Doncaster Chamber and the Award Sponsor, this involved demonstrating their company values, capabilities
From the archive: Five decades of the Foxfield Railway
The big bird that flew too far: Part 2
Özel sporcu Topaloğlu’nun tercihi ‘İstanbul’un incisi’ oldu
Down sendromlu milli atlet Ali Topaloğlu, AA foto muhabirleri tarafından yurt içinde ve yurt dışında çekilen fotoğrafları inceleyerek, "haber", "yaşam" ve "spor" kategorisinde birer fotoğrafa oy verdi. İstanbul'un incisi Ali Topaloğlu, haber kategorisinde Hakan Burak Altunöz'ün "Sarıkamış şehitleri anısına" fotoğrafını, yaşam kategorisinde İsa Terli'nin "İstanbul'un incisi" fotoğrafını, spor kategorisinde ise Mustafa Yalçın'ın
Google’da bu yıl en çok ‘İstanbul seçim sonuçları’ arandı
Arama motoru Google, bu yıl da Türkiye’de ve dünyada yükselen arama trendleri içeren listesini açıkladı. Yılın Arama Trendleri 2019'un Türkiye'de beş farklı kategoriden oluşan yükselen arama trendleri listelerinin ilk sıralarında genel kategoride İstanbul seçim sonuçları 2019, isimler kategorisinde Emine Bulut, yemek kategorisinde revani, diziler kategorisinde Mucize Doktor, şarkılar kategorisindeyse Reynmen’den
Bender UK Awarded Best Customer Service Excellence
Bender UK collected the award for Best Customer Service Excellence at the in-Cumbria 2019 Business Awards, which recognises the county’s best companies. Judges looked for a company that exceeded customer expectations across the business by providing the very highest level of customer service by having: A clear, well-implemented customer care policy Evidence of
New Avanti franchise launches on West Coast
THE new Avanti West Coast franchise is being officially launched today. A consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia won the West Coast Partnership contract, displacing Virgin and Stagecoach after more than 20 years on the route, and assumed responsibility at 02.00 yesterday morning. The new operator will provide intercity services on
RMT sets out proposals for new SWR peace talks
Transport for NSW: The Transport Digital Accelerator
In the past when Transport for NSW procured products and services, there was a tendency to publish Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Quotes (RFQ) with a specific list of requirements. This restricted the ability for industry to come up with innovative solutions. For this reason, we now use the
RMT calls for new talks on second SWR strike day
South Western Railway 27-day strike begins
Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire Commuters are being warned to expect delays as workers on South Western Railway begin a 27-day strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out for 27 days between today and New Year’s Day, threatening travel chaos for commuters and Christmas shoppers. Passengers have been
Construction on Rail Baltica Begins in Estonia
“During the last couple of years, the Rail Baltica project in Estonia has progressed in good speed. The detailed technical design of the route is under way, the architectural competition of Ülemiste Joint Terminal has been successfully completed and negotiations with the winners are ongoing, and the technical designing of
BREAKING: New SWR peace talks break down, so strikes will go ahead
SWR peace talks break down, so strikes will go ahead
SWR strikes set to go ahead after latest talks fail
TWO days of negotiations at the arbitration service ACAS have failed to avert multiple RMT strikes on South Western Railway in December. The walkouts, in the continuing dispute over on-train staffing and the role of guards, are set to begin on 2 December and continue without a break until 11 December
Preservation focus: Forgetten Gems
Mark Smithers considers several important examples of narrow gauge and industrial steam locomotives which are not currently in the forefront of public attention. One of the more sobering aspects of the current domestic heritage railway scene is the large number of historic steam locomotives that can for one or more reasons
UWC to Supply 100 Freight Cars to Zimbabwe
“When choosing a supplier of rolling stock, we evaluate partners by various criteria. Firstly, we assess the supplier’s technical capacity and production facilities: from research and design to manufacturing. The supplier’s experience of working in similar export markets also matters. We check the actual design of railcars for compliance with
RMT to stage strikes through December on SWR
Bursa Hızlı Tren Projesi Bakanlar Kurulu Gündeminde
Bursa Hızlı Tren Projesi Bakanlar Kurulu Gündeminde; İnşaat Mühendisleri Odası Bursa Şubesi Başkanı Mehmet Albayrak’ın oluşturduğu ve kent ulaşımını mercek altında tutup öneriler üretmeyi amaçlayan Ulaşım Komisyonu sessiz sedasız önemli çalışmalar yapıyor. Geçmişte… Osmangazi Köprüsü’nden demiryolu rayları çıkarıldığında itiraz edip sesini çıkaran tek kurum olan İMO, bugün [devamı…]
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Dünya İşitme Engelliler Bisiklet Şampiyonası Sona Erdi
Gaziantep Valiliği koordinasyonunda, Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Gençlik ve Spor Hizmetleri Daire Başkanlığı’yla Türkiye İşitme Engelliler Spor Federasyonu’nun iş birliğinde düzenlenen Dünya İşitme Engelliler Bisiklet Şampiyonası 36 ve 72 kilometre puan yarışıyla tamamlandı. 36 kilometre kadınlarda [devamı…]
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İstanbul Maratonu İçin Pazar Günü Bu Yollar Kapatılacak
Pazar günü koşulacak Vodafone 41. İstanbul Maratonu’nda yollar bu kez araçlar için değil, sporseverler için açılacak. 15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü dahil tüm parkur güzergâhı ve bağlantılı tüm yollar, 3 Kasım Pazar günü saat 03.00 ile [devamı…]
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Dünya İşitme Engelliler Bisiklet Şampiyonası Nefesleri Kesti!
Gaziantep Valiliği koordinasyonunda, Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Gençlik ve Spor Hizmetleri Daire Başkanlığı’yla Türkiye İşitme Engelliler Spor Federasyonu’nun iş birliğinde Türkiye’de ilk defa düzenlenen 14’üncü Dünya İşitme Engelliler Bisiklet Şampiyonası’nın ikinci günü, zorlu müsabakalara sahne oldu [devamı…]
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Germany’s First Digital Signal Box for Long-Distance Services Begins Operations
Digital signal boxes are the latest generation of signal boxes. Signal orders are transmitted digitally via powerful fibre-glass cables to tracks, points and signals. Today’s infrastructure, with more than 2,600 conventional signal boxes, 67,000 points and 160,000 signals, requires 400,000 kilometres of copper cables. Digital signal boxes create modern and
Sakarya Bisiklet Takımı Altyapıda İlk Resmi Yarışlarına Çıktı
Büyükşehir Belediyesi Bisiklet Takımı altyapı sporcuları 26-27 Ekim tarihlerinde gerçekleştirilen Türkiye Şampiyonası 4. Etap Puanlı Yol Yarışları’na katıldı. Aksaray’da düzenlenen şampiyona ile altyapı sporcuları ilk resmi yarışları başarıyla tamamladı. Sakarya Büyükşehir Belediyesi Bisiklet Takımı altyapı [devamı…]
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Dünyada Hızlı Tren Hatları
Dünyada Hızlı Tren Hatları : Yüksek Hızlı tren taşımacılığını kullanan ülkelerin yüksek hızlı tren hatları, bilgileri ve haritaları mevcut. Bu haberimizde aşağıdaki belirtiğimiz hat kesimlerine ait bilgilere ulaşabilirsiniz. Lütfen eksik, hatalı bilgilerimiz ile katkı sağlayacağını [devamı…]
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Ankara Metrosu’nda Yıpranan Ya Da Aşınan Rayları Yeniliyor
Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesine bağlı EGO Genel Müdürlüğü Raylı Sistemler Daire Başkanlığı Ankara Metrosu’nda bakım, onarım ve yenileme çalışmalarını aralıksız sürdürüyor. EGO, Başkentli vatandaşların kesintisiz konforlu ulaşımını ve güvenliğini sağlamak için Ankara Metrosu’nda yıpranan ya da [devamı…]
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Merseyrail strikes called off after new agreement
A SERIES of strikes on Merseyrail has been suspended by the RMT, after what the union described as a ‘breakthrough’ offer from management. The union said ‘the company tabled an offer that guarantees both a guard on the train and the safety-critical role of that guard in the despatch process’. The dispute
Bursa’nın Demiryolu Hattı Artık Hızlı Değil ’Yüksek Standartlı’
Gece… TCDD’nin internet sitesinde dolaşırken, kendimizi 2019 Yatırım Programı sayfasında bulunduk. Üstelik, sayfadaki bilgileri incelerken karşımıza büyük bir sürpriz çıktı. Gördüğümüz şu: TCDD Genel Müdürlüğü 1 Ağustos 2019 tarihinde yatırım programı üzerinde beşinci revizeyi yapmış. [devamı…]
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Five things you may not know about the Big Boy
This year, a ground-breaking five-year landmark project to restore a Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4-8-8-4 to working order was accomplished, with No. 4014 making a star-studded appearance at the 150th anniversary of the linking the USA’s two coasts by rail. The world has waited six decades to see a Union
Rail Baltica Addresses Impact of Climate Change
Climate Change Mitigation Measures Severe weather events such as heavy rain and winds, storms and snow, freezing rain and glazed frost can all suspend or disrupt rail traffic. They can also damage railway infrastructure. Operational safety and additional asset damage are further concerns. There are also financial considerations. For example, insurance
Stadler Enters Asian Market with Indonesian Joint Venture
Stadler and PT INKA signed a memorandum of understanding in Banyuwangi in spring. In it, they stated they would establish a joint facility in Indonesia. Following intensive negotiations the two companies have now signed the joint venture contract. The signing parties were Peter Spuhler and Ansgar Brockmeyer (Stadler) and Budi
Frequentis Wins Best Use of Critical Communications in Transport
Critical Communications World is TCCA’s flagship event, running for over 20 years. Award categories included; Best use of mission-critical communications during a major event, Best use of critical communications in transport, Best Use of Critical Communications in Utilities, Best Use of Critical Communications in Other Vertical Markets, Greatest Advance in
13 September: news in brief
RMT announces industrial action on Underground and CrossCountry THE RMT has said limited industrial action will begin on the District Line of London Underground later this month. The action has been called in protest at what the RMT said are ’growing levels of violence and anti-social behaviour at work’. From 27
5 September: news in brief
Recorded railway crime up by 12 per cent in one year FIGURES released by British Transport Police show that recorded crime is rising on the railway, which BTP says is partly because more people are using trains, while the increases in station trading, including larger retail areas, mean that shoplifting is
Ankara’da ulaşımda yeni dönem: Mobil bilet
Başkentte ‘mobil bilet’ dönemi
Ankara’da Mobil Bilet (Cep Bilet) Dönemi Başladı
Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi, Başkentlilere ve Başkent’e gelen yerli ve yabancı turistlere toplu taşıma araçlarını kullanırken büyük kolaylık sağlayacak ANKARAKART Mobil Cep (CEP BİLET) uygulamasını hayata geçirdi. EGO Genel Müdürü Nihat Alkaş, otobüs, raylı sistemler ve [devamı…]
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Alstom Rolling Stock Solutions at Expo Ferroviaria 2019
Railway Infrastructure Alstom has three rail infrastructure solutions for trams it will present at Expo Ferroviaria. They are all catenary-free solutions. Firstly, the APS ground-power system. Inspired by third rail technology in use on metro lines, the APS solution also features a ‘third rail’ between the two guide tracks. However, it
First, Trenitalia win West Coast Partnership franchise
THE government has awarded the West Coast Partnership to a consortium of FirstGroup and Trenitalia. Transport secretary Grant Shapps and Keith Williams, chair of the Rail Review, have described the deal as ‘vital to deliver the swift introduction of significant benefits for passengers’. The new contract is also designed to ‘fit
FirstGroup replaces Virgin to run West Coast route
FirstGroup, along with Italian firm Trenitalia, will operate train services on the West Coast Main Line from December 8, the Department for Transport has said. The joint partnership was awarded the West Coast Partnership (WCP) contract, which also includes responsibility for running the first HS2 trains from 2026. But the DfT said
Unipart Rail Shortlisted for Two HR Awards
Unipart Rail has been shortlisted for two Personnel Today Awards 2019. Lucy Weaver is named in the HR Director of the Year category and Unipart Rail is up for the Graduate Scheme of the Year category. Unipart Rail Graduates As HR Director for Unipart Rail, Lucy Weaver is responsible for more than 850
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Sakhalin diesel railcars outshopped
RUSSIA: Three Class RA3 diesel multiple-units to operate regauged regional railway routes on Sakhalin were formally unveiled by Transmashholding on July 26, at a ceremony attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Sakhalin oblast government Vitaly Gudin, RZD’s Deputy General Director, Passenger, Dmitry Pegov, and the First Deputy General Director
25 More Light Rail Vehicles for San Diego
Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for 25 S700 low-floor Light Rail Vehicles (LRV’s) from San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). The first Siemans S70 from the 2011 order, departs the San Diego Train Station © Paul Sullivan under license Changing Standards The new vehicles, which will replace the existing Siemens Mobility
Legal row over track safety rule change
BELGIUM: Infrastructure manager Infrabel said on July 30 that it had been forced to defend itself and changes in its maintenance policy in a case brought before the Brussels Francophone Business Court by freight operator Lineas. Services run by Lineas and other operators had been affected by an unexpected change
Prestigious design award for Hackney Wick project
London Overground’s Hackney Wick station, which reopened after extensive redevelopment and expansion in May 2018, has won a prestigious design award from the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE). The ambitious redesign, which transformed the North London Line station from a neglected site into a modern and attractive transport interchange, won
Register Now for the 3rd ASEAN Rail Summit
Malaysia: As the fastest-growing region in the global economy, Southeast Asia emerging economies have attracted worldwide attention. It is estimated that by 2020, ASEAN is expected to become the fifth-largest economy in the world. As one of the important countries in ASEAN, China has always maintained close cooperation and exchanges.
Auckland City Rail Link contract signed
NEW ZEALAND: The main contract for construction of the tunnels and stations on the Auckland City Rail Link was formally signed on July 19, at an event attended by Transport Minister Phil Twyford and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff. Project promoter City Rail Link had selected the Link Alliance consortium in April,
European Commission Says Yes to Latvian Railway Electrification
The Latvian rail network electrification project has received the go-ahead from the European Commission. The European Commission’s independent technical assistance experts published positive results about both the project and its economic feasibility. In 2017 the Cabinet of Ministers also said it was in favour of the Latvian Railways project. Electrified railway line
£20 million fund to help disabled rail passengers
Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a £20 million fund to boost accessibility, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. Railway station operators will be able to bid for a share of the investment for small-scale improvements such as textured paving, handrails and raising platform heights. Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a
Unipart Rail Leader Wins Everywoman Transport & Logistics Award
Unipart Rail Head of Business Development Kelly Pepper was one of 14 winners at the annual everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards on Thursday 13th June. Kelly Pepper won the Supply Chain Award Above & Beyond category As an award winner, Kelly was not only being recognised for the positive contribution to Unipart
Bringing a Freight Line Back to Life in Colombia
Beyond the Digital Buzzwords
The New European Rail Supply Industry’s Vision on Digitalisation By Tommaso Spanevello, Public Affairs Manager, UNIFE In recent years, digitalisation has been advancing at increasing speed across all industrial sectors, public entities and society at large; and the rail sector is no exception. While sometimes perceived as being conservative, the truth is that rail
FRA awards $326m for rail infrastructure works
USA: More than $326m in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements and Special Transportation Circumstances grant funding for 45 rail infrastructure projects in 29 states has been announced by the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘These investments in inter-city passenger and freight rail will benefit surrounding communities, make grade crossings safer and improve
War of words grows on second SWR strike day
18 June: news in brief
South Western strikes set to go ahead
The Belt & Road Initiative: 7 Considerations for CEE & Europe
13 June: news in brief
Southeastern rescue deal THE Southeastern franchise has been extended until 10 November at least, after two months of talks between Southeastern’s owner Govia and the Department for Transport. Time had been running out for the negotiations, and without an agreement the DfT would have been forced to take over as ‘operator
1960s Railtours with a difference
Brazilian line reopens after safety shutdown
Southeastern deal unresolved as deadline approaches
THE Department for Transport remains locked in talks with Govia over another extension to the Southeastern franchise, barely two weeks before the present contract is due to end. It was in June 2017 that the DfT announced that four bidders had been shortlisted for South Eastern. They were Govia, Stagecoach, Trenitalia
7 June: News in brief
RMT ballots for strike after Underground talks fail
PAY talks between London Underground and the RMT have collapsed, and the union is preparing strike ballot papers for its 10,000 London Underground members. Transport for London said it is now asking the conciliation service ACAS to help with the next stage of negotiations. The union claimed that there had been no
FirstGroup investor war gathers strength
THE internal battle in FirstGroup, which operates Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and TransPennine Express, is becoming a war of words between the board and what it sees as a rogue investor. Ahead of an Extraordinary General Meeting later this month, First has launched a determined counter attack on US-based
Two Unipart Rail Leaders Named Everywoman Awards Finalists
Two Unipart Rail leaders have been named as finalists for awards celebrating remarkable women in the transport and logistics sector. Kelly Pepper (left) and Karen Beardsley Karen Beardsley and Kelly Pepper are shortlisted in the Supply Chain category at the 12th annual Everywoman Awards (Transport & Logistics), to be held in June. Managing
RMT sounds warning as Underground pay talks start
Opportunities amid uncertainty in the UK rail market
UK: Rail Industry Association Chief Executive Darren Caplan sees good opportunities for UK firms in both the home and export markets, despite a period of uncertainty. Speaking to Railway Gazette at the Railtex exhibition in Birmingham on May 15, Caplan stressed that the record £48bn settlement for Network Rail’s Control
Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report
CRRC locomotive on test in North Macedonia
NORTH MACEDONIA: National operator MŽ Transport is testing the first of four CRRC Zhuzhou electric locomotives it has ordered to haul freight on the north–south corridor between the Serbian and Greek borders. The €8m order signed in January 2017 was financed using part of a €50m loan from the European Bank
Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group, Discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6
“I’m told that this is the largest funded programme by value per mile of any European rail system,” says Chris Mariner, CEO of Mecx Group, about Network Rail’s Control Period 6 budget. Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group The company started out with a focus as a technical services provider, with particular expertise