Škoda Wins €1 Billion Modernisation and Service Deal in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20230 Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has contracted Škoda to modernise and maintain at least 280 electro-diesel locomotives for Egypt’s rail network. This project marks the start of Škoda Group’s expansion into Africa and consists of two contracts, with a total value of over 1 billion EUR. The first contract covers the overhaul of
Talgo Intercity Trains Commence Operations in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20230 Egypt National Railways (ENR) has commenced the commercial operation of Talgo Intercity trains between Cairo and Alexandria. This achievement progresses Talgo’s contract with ENR for the supply of six Intercity units, as well as their maintenance for eight years. The contract was valued at 160 million EUR and involved the construction
Alstom to Design, Build and Maintain Cairo Metro Line 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Egypt’s National Authority of Tunnels (NAT) to design, build and maintain the Cairo Metro Line 6. The signing took place between the two parties at COP27 this month. Alstom new contract signing with NAT for Cairo Metro Line 6 © Alstom The 35-kilometre-long Line 6 is part
Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 In contribution to COP27 discussions, Alstom has published a study entitled, ‘The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,’ in collaboration with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services. This study demonstrates how urban rail transport can decrease carbon emissions and provide environmental, social and economic benefits to African cities. African cities must
DB to Operate Egypt’s First High-Speed Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 The Egyptian government has awarded a contract to Deutsche Bahn (DB) to operate Egypt’s first high-speed rail network. The contract was signed at the COP27 UN climate conference for an initial period of 15 years. Under this agreement, DB subsidiary DB International Operations (DB IO) will be responsible for operating the high-speed
Egypt: Alstom Completes Phase 3A of Cairo Metro Line 3 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 Cairo Metro Line 3 has been inaugurated by Egypt’s Minister of Transport and the Chairman of Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) at a special event attended by representatives from Alstom. Cairo Metro Line 3 traffic improvements enable over 30,000 commuters to travel per hour, per direction © Alstom This follows Alstom’s completion
Talgo Looks to Decarbonisation and Digitalisation at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Talgo used InnoTrans 2022 to introduce the public to its intercity train platform, as well as the new solutions it has developed to support the decarbonisation of rail transport. These included hydrogen-powered regional and commuter trains, as well as the use of carbon fibre in trains’ running gears and structures to
HÜBNER Is a Proud Partner of Siemens Mobility in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 HÜBNER Is a Proud Partner of Siemens Mobility in Egypt – Order for Gangways and Driver Assistance Systems In the expansion of the Egyptian rail network, the HÜBNER Group will be a supplier of important products for Siemens Mobility. HÜBNER will be delivering gangway systems for both the Velaro high-speed trains
Egypt: 320 Vehicles Ordered for Lines Two and Three of Cairo Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels has signed a contract with the Hyundai Rotem / Egyptian National Company for Railway Industry (NERC) joint venture for the manufacture and supply of 40 metro trains with 320 air-conditioned metro vehicles. These will operate on lines two and three of the Cairo Metro, and will
Talgo Wins Night Train Contract in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20220 Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has won a contract in Egypt worth 280 million EUR (237 million GBP | 286 million USD). Talgo will manufacture seven passenger trains trains for night services and provide 15 years of maintenance. The manufacturer estimates that delivery will begin in 2024. Talgo receives order from ENR
Knorr-Bremse to Equip Siemens Mobility Trains for Operation in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Siemens Mobility has awarded Knorr-Bremse a contract to equip 15 high-speed Velaro Egypt electric multiple units (EMUs) with braking systems and entrance systems. These trains will run between Alexandria and other major Egyptian cities at speeds of up to 230 kilometres per hour. Knorr-Bremse is to equip 15 of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro
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
Consortium Finalises Contract to Build Egypt’s High-Speed Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 A consortium made up of Siemens Mobility, Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors has signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to design, install and commission a 1,800 kilometre high-speed rail network in Egypt. The contract includes the latest rail infrastructure technology, eight depots and yards and a
Alstom Wins Egypt’s Largest Metro Rolling Stock Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20210 Alstom has been awarded the largest metro rolling stock contract in Egypt: the French rolling stock manufacturer will supply 55 nine-car Metropolis trains for Cairo’s Metro Line 1. The contract, valued at 876 million euros, also includes an eight-year maintenance contract. It was signed at TransMEA 2021. This signature comes after
Alstom Delivers First Two Innovia 300 Monorail Trains for Cairo Monorail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20210 Alstom’s first two Innovia 300 monorail trains for the Cairo Monorail project have arrived in the city. These were completed at Alstom’s Derby UK factory, with propulsion systems application led by Alstom’s site in Trapaga, Spain. Alstom successfully delivers the first two Innovia 300 monorail trains for Cairo Monorail on time © Alstom The
Siemens Mobility Signs Contract to Deliver Egypt’s First High-Speed, Electrified Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20210 Siemens Mobility has signed a contract to deliver an Egyptian rail system that will feature the country’s first high-speed, electrified main and freight rail line. Siemens Mobility Signs Contract to Deliver Egypt’s First High-Speed, Electrified Rail System © Siemens Mobility This follows on from a memorandum of understanding between Egypt’s National Authority for
Alstom Commissions 9th Section of Egypt’s Beni Suef-Asyut Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20210 Alstom has put into service the 9th section – the Quseia section – of the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 signalling equipment, the Smartlock 400 GP electronic interlocking system. It has also installed a support system and SCADA, which oversees and controls
Alstom Marks Major Milestone in Cairo Monorail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20210 The first four Innovia 300 monorail units for the Alstom-led Cairo Monorail project have been completed on time and are now on their way to the Egyptian city. Alstom Innovia 300 car under construction at Derby © Alstom The export of the fully automated, driverless cars, built in Alstom’s Derby factory, is the
Alstom Puts Samalut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line into Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20210 Alstom has put into service a further section, the Samalut section, of the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. The eighth section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line, the Samalut section, has seen the installation and commissioning of SIL 4 electronic interlocking technology along with a support system, SCADA and an 11kV
Alstom Commissions Deirut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20210 Alstom has put the Deirut section of the Beni Suef-Asuyt railway line in Egypt into service. On this section, Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 electronic interlocking solution IXL SmartLock 400 GP as well as a support system and SCADA to supervise and control a number of subsystems. The
£1.7 billion boost for Bombardier in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20210 A CONSORTIUM led by Bombardier Transportation has confirmed a deal with the Egyptian Government to build two new monorails, with the support of a guarantee from the British government which is worth £1.7 billion. The funding will allow a monorail car production line to be created at Litchurch Lane in Derby. The
Siemens Mobility Signs MoU to Build Egypt’s First High-Speed Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20210 Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Authority for Tunnels, a government body under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt. The MoU includes local companies Orascom Construction S.A.E. and The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.). The agreement is for the design, installation
Bombardier to Open an Engineering Academy in Cairo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20200 Bombardier Transportation says it will open an engineering academy in Cairo, Egypt, so that engineers can be trained to work on the Cairo monorail system as well as future mobility projects. Bombardier announced its decision to establish an engineering academy in Cairo at the opening day of TransMEA 2020, an exhibition
Monday essay: Getting the message Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20200 A NEW version of a classic railway alphabet first seen in 1965 has been unveiled. Rail Alphabet was a key part of modernising British Rail’s corporate identity in the days of Beeching, and its effects eventually reached every part of the country. Sim Harris considers the prospects for Rail Alphabet
Mechan Keeps Calm and Carries On during COVID Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20200 A can-do attitude at Sheffield-based Mechan has helped keep the rail industry on track during the coronavirus pandemic. The rail depot equipment specialists continued at full capacity throughout lockdown, providing vital support to the maintenance facilities, ensuring trains remained available for key workers. In the six months from April to September this
Egypt: Alstom Fits SIL4 Electronic Interlocking System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20200 Alstom has installed, tested and put into commercial service its SIL4 electronic interlocking system on the Matai section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line. The Matai section is the sixth on the Beni Suet-Asyut line to get Alstom’s Smartlock 400 GP system, complete with new buildings, new power supply, new telecomms and
Cairo Metro Line 3 – Phase 4 Enters Commercial Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20200 Alstom has successfully supplied, tested and commissioned part of the Cairo Metro Line 3 – Phase 4. This phase features a total of ten stations from Heliopolis to Adly Mansour. The line was inaugurated by the president of Egypt, Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, the prime minister and the minister of transport.
Alstom Delivers Power Supply and Interlocking Systems in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20200 After installing its power supply system and computer-based interlocking signalling system, Alstom performed the necessary tests, allowing them to enter commercial service on the Mallawi section of the railway line between Beni Suef and Asyut 23 July. To mark the milestone, there was an inaugural ceremony attended by members of Egyptian
TMH Begins Delivery of 1300 Passenger Coaches to Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20200 The test coach that Egypt received was transported on the last ship leaving Slovenia before the coronavirus lockdown. This gave ENR a two-month period during which it could perform running tests on its network. Because of their inability to travel, TMH staff in Russia developed a full training kit and
Egypt: 1 Billion Euro Financing Agreement for Passenger Coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20200 “Despite the obstacles posed by the coronavirus pandemic, all involved parties did everything possible to bring the contract into effect. The contract is an illustration of the demand the Russian technology has abroad. The unique financing solution, prepared by the REC Group in partnership with our Hungarian colleagues, which could
160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20190 This weekend marks 160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson, one of the greatest railway and civil engineers of all time. Through cutting-edge transport technology, Robert and his father George Stephenson reshaped the Britain of their day. Here are a few facts you may not have known about ‘the
Industry Insider Week 32 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 32 for 05–09 August 2019: Rolling Stock Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples The City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, has awarded the Spanish company
Cairo Region to Get Bombardier INNOVIA Monorail 300 System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 The consortium comprising Bombardier Transportation, Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors has won the contract to supply and operate two monorail lines in Cairo and the surrounding region. Bombardier Transportation wins monorail contract in Egypt © Bombardier The consortium will design and build the two lines, and then operate and maintain them for
Talgo Signs Framework Agreement to Improve Trains in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 The signing took place in Madrid, Talgo’s headquarters. The signing parties were Jose Maria Oriol Fabra, CEO of Talgo, and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Esmail Nagdy, SEMAF Factory Chairman. SEMAF Factory is the AOI branch that deals with manufacturing rolling stock. Dr Maha Nasser from AOI was also present at the
Talgo signs Egyptian co-operation agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 EGYPT: Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has signed a framework co-operation agreement with the Arab Organization for Industrialization for the joint development of capacity and performance improvement projects on the Egyptian rail network. Signed in Madrid by Talgo CEO Jose Maria Oriol Fabra and the Chairman of AOI’s SEMAF rolling stock
Dodoma commuter rail study commissioned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 TANZANIA: Tanzania Railways Corp has awarded an international consortium a €2·5m nine-month contract to undertake feasibility and preliminary design studies for a commuter rail network in the capital Dodoma. The consortium is led by Spanish consultancy Ardanuy Ingenieria and includes Intercontinental Consultants & Technocrats from India and South Korea’s Soosung Engineering. The
Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 22 for 27–31 May 2019: Alstom metro for Lyon Line 2 © Alstom/Mobylette Jaune Infrastructure Sydney Metro Rouse Hill Station © MDRX under licence Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Sydney Metro North West
Bombardier Derby to build monorail trains for Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 THE Bombardier works in Derby has won its first foreign order for almost a decade. The company has been named as preferred bidder to supply the trains for two new monorail lines in Egypt. The lines will connect East Cairo with the New Administrative City and Sixth of October City with Gaza, The
Bombardier Preferred Bidder for Cairo Monorail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 Bombardier Transportation is the preferred bidder for the Cairo (Egypt) monorail project worth 3 billion euros (3.36 billion USD). Bombardier’s INNOVIA 300 Monorail System, here: Bangkok © Bombardier Transportation The Cairo monorail project comprises two new monorail lines. The first one is to connect East Cairo with the New Administrative City. It
Rail agreements reached at the Belt & Road Forum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: Railway projects were included in the ‘283 concrete results’ announced by the hosts following the Second Belt & Road Forum for International Co-operation, which was held in Beijing on April 25-27. The forum was organised by the Chinese government to bring together heads of government and other senior figures to
Ron Buckley, Britain’s oldest railway photographer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 Chris Milner met centenarian Ron Buckley, a railway photographer with a fascinating past, who took his first railway picture in the 1930s, but also spent more than 40 years employed by both the LMS and BR. Most of us hope for a long and fruitful life and for centenarian Ron Buckley
World rail infrastructure market – April 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 Afghanistan: Kazakh company Integra Construction has won a contract to build 43 km of the Khaf – Herat railway. The Aktobe steelworks is to supply 350 000 tonnes of rail. Egypt: Alstom has commissioned a Smartlock 400 computer-based interlocking at Maghagha, its second on the 240 km route from Beni Suef to
ENR orders 160 km/h Talgo trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 EGYPT: Egyptian National Railways has selected Talgo to supply and maintain a fleet of six 160 km/h trainsets at a total cost of around €158m, the manufacturer announced on April 7. Intended to operate inter-city services on ENR’s principal routes linking Alexandria, Cairo and Aswan, the trains will be formed of 14
Alstom commissions second Egyptian interlocking Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 EGYPT: Alstom has supplied, tested and commissioned a Smartlock 400 computer-based interlocking at Maghagha. This is the second location on the 240 km route running south up the Nile from Beni Suef to Asyut to have its electro-mechanical interlocking replaced by Smartlock 400 under a contract awarded by Egyptian National Railways
African rail summit sets out digital future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20190 AFRICA: The first UIC African Rail Digital Summit which was held in Cape Town on February 25-27 set out an agenda for the digital transformation of railways across the continent. Taking as its theme ‘Africa: the continent of the digital future for rail’, the event was organised by the International Union
THE KING’S CROSS STORY 200 YEARS OF HISTORY IN THE RAILWAY LANDS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20190 By Peter Darley THIS is a superb book. Peter Darley tells the story of the Great Northern’s King’s Cross station and the extensive nearby ‘Railway Lands’ during the last 200 years. The term Railway Lands refers to such things as associated stations, numerous goods depots, potato markets, locomotive sheds and works, coal