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
Demand for Inspection Robots Expected to Spike by 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20220 Demand for Inspection Robots Expected to Spike in Three Industrial Fields by 2023 In recent years, with the continuous decline of the demographic dividend, the demand for unmanned operations has become increasingly prominent, and the robot industry has ushered in rapid development. Under the condition of continuous improvement of various technologies
Union Pacific Unveils Industry’s Largest Ever Investment in Locomotive Modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Union Pacific has announced the rail industry’s largest ever investment in locomotive modernisation. The railroad company has signed a deal valued at over one billion USD (986.4 million EUR) with Wabtec to modernise 525 of its AC4400 and AC6000 locomotives, as well as 75 Dash-9 locomotives. Deliveries will begin next year. Wabtec chosen
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
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,
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
Spain: First Section of Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif) has put into service the first of the three sections that will make up the Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line. Tajo viaduct, Spain To celebrate the opening of the line, inaugural train passengers included His Majesty King Felipe VI, Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez, Minister of Transport Mobility and Urban Agenda
Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Cummins Inc.: Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader – Power Systems Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They have also re-invigorated the interest in the
Element Bolsters Position in the North American Mobility Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired Trialon Corporation (Trialon), a leading provider of product qualification testing for the automotive supply chain. The acquisition of Trialon, from Resilience Capital Partners, further solidifies Element’s leadership in the North American mobility market, in both the size and breadth of its offering. This acquisition is part
Course Change: Deutsche Bahn to Stop Selling Station Buildings Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it is changing course and will stop selling station buildings. To date, DB has sold many former station buildings because it was difficult to maintain them. Now, however, all of the approximately 700 DB station buildings will remain in the state rail operator’s possession. [Commenting on this, Berthold
UK: Yorkshire Gets First New Electric Railway in 25 Years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 New electric overhead wires have been installed on a Yorkshire mainline for the first time in 25 years. When energised, they will allow more environmentally-friendly hybrid trains to run along this section at speeds of up to 125 mph – 30 mph faster than is currently possible. Yorkshire’s first new electric railway
Train Operator Northern Introduces LiDAR Tech to Improve Rail Safety and Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Northern is using the same light detection and radar (LiDAR) scanning technology as NASA to improve the safety and efficiency of its fleet. Not only was this technology used by NASA to map out the surface of the moon, it is regularly used by meteorologists to measure both clouds and pollution. Technology
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,
DB Becomes First Intermodal Partner of the Star Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 On 1 August 2022, Deutsche Bahn (DB) will become the first intermodal partner of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest global airline alliance. The collaboration will allow DB and Star Alliance passengers to book integrated international plane and train journeys through one platform. Customers will then receive a combined ticket for flights
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
TfL Launches Tender to Power London Underground with Renewable Energy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 At London Climate Action Week, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that Transport for London (TfL) has launched a Power Purchase Agreement tender, marking the first step towards powering the London Underground with 100 percent renewable energy. This initial tender aims to purchase approximately 10 percent of TfL’s required electricity
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
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
The Future of Rail Flaw Detection: Better, Faster, Smarter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Railway transportation is one of the most important parts of modern economic development. With the rapid development of modern science and technology, people are also constantly strengthening the performance and safety management construction of railway transport, so as to effectively improve the efficiency and speed of railway transportation. However, the rail,
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
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
£80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 £80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel British Steel has started work on £80 million of investments to enhance its product range and improve operational and environmental performance. The bulk of the investment – £48 million – is financing the installation of a new billet caster at the company’s Scunthorpe site.
Televic GSP Teams up with Engineering Consultancy Ricardo Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Wonderful news: as of today, the railway business units of Televic GSP and Ricardo Rail will work together in providing solutions for the global rail industry. Glyn Arthur, Global Business Development Manager at Televic GSP, explains the benefits this brings for customers. “Ricardo Rail adds valuable strength with unparalleled capabilities across all
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Final Environmental Studies of San Francisco-San Jose Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has shared its final environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section of its high-speed rail project. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project This report includes an analysis of alternatives, including impacts and effects and mitigation
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
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
Handover of the Robel Hybrid Milling Machine to Plasser American Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 Handover of the Robel Hybrid Milling Machine to Plasser American Bavarian Ceremony at the iaf in Münster. At the start of the iaf, Wolfgang R. Fally, CEO of Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH, handed over the world’s first hybrid milling train to Thomas Blechinger, President & CEO of Plasser American. A large number of
Škoda to Deliver an Additional 10 Two-Way Trams to Bratislava Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Dopravní podnik Bratislava has contracted Škoda Group to supply 10 new two-way ForCity Plus 30T trams for the Slovak capital. The contract is valued at 650 million CZK (26.5 million EUR) and will increase the number of Škoda trams in Bratislava to 100 units upon delivery in 2024. The ForCity Plus 30T
British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen British Steel is conducting a major study into the use of green hydrogen in the company’s drive to decarbonise its operations and manufacture net zero steel. The steelmaker, which is collaborating with EDF UK, UCL (University College London) and the Materials
Austria: ÖBB Begins Planning for Vorarlberg Monastery Arch Double-Track Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 ÖBB-Infrastruktur has begun planning for its double-track expansion of the Vorarlberg monastery arch on the Arlbergbahn line in Austria. ÖBB start planning for the Bludenz monastery arch project The mountain railway connects Vorarlberg with the rest of the country and is one of the main lines in Austrian Federal Railway’s (ÖBB) 5,000-kilometre
Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role The opening of London’s Elizabeth Line to passengers on May 24th 2022 brings to an end one of the largest and most complex assessments ever performed by Ricardo Certification. As the appointed Approved Body (ApBo) for the construction of
Copenhagen Metro and Hitachi Rail Sign Digital Asset Management Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet), Metro Service and Hitachi Rail have concluded a digital asset management agreement that aims to make Metro services more reliable. The Copenhagen Metro’s new agreement with operators Metro Service and Hitachi Rail establishes each party’s obligations for acquiring new IT equipment and personnel resources to create a common
Hybrid Trains: A Must-Have Converter to Start up the Diesel Generator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 In this new article, we want to introduce how our newest DC/DC converter CBS-10K works with a “Start-up diesel engine” application in the hybrid trains. The CBS-10K has been designed under rolling stock standards and is the perfect complement to start the diesel engine in diesel-electric hybrid trains. The new CBS-10K is
Key Steps to Bring Rail up to Speed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways, explains how the pandemic has changed travellers’ perception of train transport, that can become the preferred choice, but only through an extended offer and competitive pricing. On the other hand, freight has gained more reliability and increased punctuality. Levels of service
Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning: How to address the skill shortages in the public transport sector and how to prepare the workforce of tomorrow?Date: May 31st 2022, 2.30pm – 4.00pm CET Register here. The emergence of digitisation and the increasing complexity it entails, confronts the public sector with an increasing skills
Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Train and Station Innovation for Performance (TSIP) is maximising the benefits of smart technology to bring improvements to passenger experience, employee safety plus operations and maintenance. Through vigorous use case testing TSIP is accelerating the time to deployment for new digital, connected technologies. Network Rail
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Another Eight Green Locomotives for RIVE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank and Siemens Financial Services support transport transformation with another eight “green” locomotives for RIVE KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged financing for up to 30 new hybrid Siemens Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives managed by Northrail GmbH (Northrail) for its long-standing customer RIVE Private Investment. The lending volume of up to
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
Siemens Mobility Awarded Contract for Denmark’s First Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility has been awarded Denmark’s first battery powered rail contract. Midtjyske Jernbaner has ordered seven two-car battery-powered Mireo Plus B trains © Siemens Mobility Midtjyske Jernbaner has ordered seven two-car battery-powered Mireo Plus B trains as part of a pilot project to help achieve carbon neutral train traffic throughout the country. The Mireo
Stadler Introduces Class 99 Bi-Mode Locomotive to UK Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Stadler has introduced its Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives to the UK, following a successful rollout across Europe. Stadler introduces the Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotive in the UK © Stadler Approximately 100 of the EURODUAL 6-axle locomotives have been sold across the continent, and the Class 99 has now been adapted to
GBRf orders Stadler bi-mode Class 99 locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 A fleet of 30 bi-mode Class 99 locomotives has been ordered from Stadler for GB Railfreight, financed by Beacon Rail.Based on Stadler’s existing EURODUAL locomotives, the Co-Co Class 99s will be able to haul freight on electrified and non-electrified sections, using a high-power low-emissions Stage-V diesel engine where necessary. The
UK: New Environmentally-Friendly Designs Unveiled for Cubbington Section of HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 HS2 has unveiled new designs for the Cubbington, Warwickshire section of the new high-speed line. Updates made by the designers and construction engineers have led to more environmentally-friendly designs, as less time and materials will be needed for construction. Updated HS2 designs for Cubbington set to deliver big environmental benefits for local
British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Our Rail business is in the process of completing the final shipments of a 5kt rail order to Deutsche Bahn, Europe’s largest purchaser of rail. The contract for 120m 54E4 and 60E2 flat-bottomed rail came as the German infrastructure owner’s demands
deugro visiotrack Measures the Carbon Footprint of Global Transports Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 deugro Expands Its Supply Chain Management System, deugro visiotrack, with a New Feature to Measure the Carbon Footprint of Global Transports deugro visiotrack users are now able to view the emissions of their shipments worldwide at any time at the press of a button. deugro already provides many clients with comprehensive logistics
United States: Amtrak Unveils New Locomotive Livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 The first locomotive to carry Amtrak’s new livery is making its inaugural journey across America. Locomotive 309 is travelling from California from Delaware, where it will go through an acceptance process before entering service. Locomotive 309 is the first unit to wear Amtrak’s Phase VII livery. © Mike Armstrong for Amtrak Phase VII is
Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Strict requirements around government contracts have traditionally forced transit agencies to take a box-checking approach to acquiring goods and services, but this method of procurement can cause agencies to miss out on new solutions that could have a greater impact on the rider experience.
High Demands in Railway Technology: Connections Built to Endure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes: Connections Built to Endure High Demands in Railway Technology Highest demands in railway technology: wheel sensors, tachymetry and heating cables to sanding systems are not only extremely exposed to environmental impacts, but often also subject to strong vibrations. To protect the systems and electrical connections, the appropriate connection strength
FreiLacke: Complete Solutions for Composites Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 From materials to coatings, FreiLacke offers everything from a single source From seat buckets and vehicle accessories to power distribution boxes and rotor blades, the triumphant march of glass-fibre and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics has continued unabated for decades and their applications keep increasing. The main reason for this success are the
On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 On track: Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex / Infrarail 2022, setting out the roadmap for progress. Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK.
Network Rail Suppliers Sign Up to Science-Based Targets Climate Change Initiative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Over two thirds of suppliers (67%) have committed to Network Rail’s science-based targets initiative aimed at limiting carbon emissions. This initiative is part of Network Rail’s environmental sustainability strategy, which has been created to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation and its wider supply chain. Green target in sight as more
Rail Technology Venue Saxony: A Branch Hotbed of Innovation in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 For more than 175 years now, Saxony has been standing for innovations in the rail sector; with 13,000 employees in 240 companies, it is one of the top 3 centers of the branch in Germany. So there’s no question that Saxon manufacturers, suppliers, equipment providers, engineering and service firms as well as research institutes and
Dialight Debuts New SafeSite® Bulkhead and ProSite Floodlight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20220 Dialight Group, the global leader in industrial LED lighting solutions, has today launched two new lighting products specifically for hazardous area applications in the EMEA and APAC markets. The SafeSite® Bulkhead and ProSite Floodlight are both backed by Hazardous Area certification (SafeSite® for Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22, and ProSite for Zone 2, 21 and 22),
Element Appoints New Singapore General Manager for Admaterials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has announced the appointment of Sherly Wijaya as the new General Manager for Admaterials in Singapore. Sherly brings 17 years of commercial testing laboratory experience in Malaysia and Singapore to the role. She has been a long-time employee of Admaterials, which was acquired by Element in 2018,
Rizzani de Eccher to Build Baltic States’ Longest Railway Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Rizzani de Eccher has been chosen to construct the Rail Baltica railway bridge over the river Neris near Jonava, Lithuania. The longest railway bridge in the Baltic States will be built over Neris by an Italian company As well as build the bridge, the Italian construction company will be responsible for related
Kfw IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz, Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz/Germany with EIB and NORD/LB Local public transport authority Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen procures 19 new tram-trainsExpansion of public transport in the Chemnitz region KfW IPEX-Bank finances 9 new all-electric regional tram-trains manufactured by Stadler © KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and NORD/LB are jointly financing the
IN PICTURES: Amtrak Unveils Interiors for New Acela Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, and rolling stock manufacturer Alstom have reached a milestone in the project to put new Acela trainsets into passenger service. Together they have unveiled the interiors of the fleet that will carry passengers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), connecting New York, Washington and Boston. This
Pandrol Received World First CO2-Neutral Label for Under Sleeper Pad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Global rail fastening specialist Pandrol has underlined its commitment to working collaboratively towards global carbon neutrality, supporting certified green energy projects across the world to reduce its total carbon impact. Pandrol’s Under Sleeper Pads are made from end-of-life tires, using around 2.3kg per sleeper, producing a carbon footprint that is less
TECHNO-CRETE® Plays Pivotal Role on TFL Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Our eco-friendly post-mix product TECHNO-CRETE® has made a significant contribution to a low-carbon, sustainable energy project on the London Docklands Light Railway network. The high-profile project used sustainable GRP and foundation materials throughout the route, while our client’s welfare and office facilities were fed from power generated by solar panels, effectively running the
Latest HSRG Report Emphasises High Speed Rail’s Role in Decarbonising UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has published a new report highlighting the role of HS2 and high-speed rail in general in reducing emissions and ultimately achieving net zero. Entitled High Speed Rail: Net Zero Voices, the report includes contributions from politicians, businesspeople and environmentalists. It notes that with road transport accounting for
How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Power to Passenger Trains: How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Hydrogen fuel cells are recognised as one of the keys to a carbon-neutral future, and that future is now. Powering a passenger train with hydrogen. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but in Europe, this is
Turkey: High Speed Electric Rail Line Funding Guaranteed by UK Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 The UK government is helping finance a new 503-kilometre, high-speed electric railway line in Turkey that will connect the capital, Ankara, with the port city of Izmir. High speed train travelling in Polatli, Ankara, Turkey © Shutterstock This project forms part of Turkey’s plan to transform high-speed rail in the country. When complete,
Dive into the ‘World of Freight’ at WOF SUMMIT VIENNA 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20220 Visit the most innovative and informative logistics congress, which will take place this coming May at the Marriott Hotel in Vienna. Get the most up-to-date market insights into logistics, transportation and supply chain management. Discover newly available solutions and meet with industry peers for your competitive advantage, all while supporting a
Oil Management: When Does Oil Become Waste Oil? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 With so much focus on tools and equipment, it’s easy to forget about the disposable stuff. And when you’re running a workshop, your waste can be just as important as the things you buy and trade. Vehicle Oil Waste and Management © Totalkare Ltd It’s not just about saving money and being efficient –
FreiLacke Will Present Its System Coating Concept at the PaintExpo 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 To the PaintExpo 2022: Cost-Efficient and Sustainable Solutions To ensure components coated with various coating technologies would ultimately present a flawless finish, a number of years ago FreiLacke developed its system coating concept. Factors such as sustainability, energy efficiency and climate protection also played an increasingly important role in the development.
An Innovation Partnership at the Heart of Great British Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 An Innovation Partnership at the Heart of Great British Rail Network Rail Telecom (NRT) is working with industry partners to introduce innovative technological solutions. Enhanced digital services, smart cameras and intelligent analytics support the levelling up agenda as they inform decision making for both national hub and small unstaffed stations alike. TSIP
KfW IPEX-Bank’s Green Loan for MFD Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 Green Loan for MFD Rail: KfW IPEX-Bank Financing Investments in New Freight Cars KfW IPEX-Bank is the mandated lead arranger, underwriter and book-runner of large-volume growth financing for the Swiss freight car rental company MFD Rail. The funds will be used to finance up to 6,500 new intermodal railcars, which the
Alstom Signs Rolling Stock and Signalling Contract in Chile Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract to provide its Urbalis signalling system, 37 Metropolis trains and 20 years of maintenance services in Chile. The new rolling stock and CBTC signalling system will improve capacity on the planned Line 7 on Santiago’s Metro. The contract is worth in the region of 355 million
How Green Is Satellite Monitoring? Let’s Do the Math Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20220 How Green Is Satellite Monitoring? Let’s Do the Math As more and more satellites are launched to Space, there are concerns about rocket launches’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this article, we attempt to break down the rocket’s emission into more feasible chunks per satellite. We take a look at the
TECHNO-CRETE®’s Huge Advantage over Concrete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 Complete Composite Systems’ eco-friendly post-mix TECHNO-CRETE® can be used on site during freezing temperatures, making it the ideal all-year-round choice of foundation material. Complete Composite Systems | TECHNO-CRETE® © Complete Composite Systems This benefit was highlighted during a recent installation project on the London Docklands Light Railway network. TECHNO-CRETE® was selected as the foundation material
PowerRail Announces Plans for Expansion and Relocation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 PowerRail, North American’s leading distributor of aftermarket locomotive parts and components, announced they have purchased a new 200,000 sq. ft. facility and will be moving their operations over the next several months. After almost 16 years of operating out of Duryea, Pa., PowerRail will be moving to a new state-of-the-art facility
Product Release Webinar: Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring for Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20220 Product Release Webinar: Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring for Railways Join us when we demonstrate our new Ground Deformation Monitoring Solution for Railway operators for the first time to a public audience. Ground subsidence is a constant danger to railway networks. Too much tension can lead to leakages with devastating environmental and economic
Final Piece of Railway Track Connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai Is Laid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20220 The final piece of railway track connecting Abu Dhabi with Dubai has been laid. On 1 March 2022 H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the
No Train, No Gain? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Once upon a time, not too long ago, CrossCountry Trains ran three trains between Birmingham and Southampton every two hours. You could travel by rail from the south coast to the West Midlands without worrying too much about what time you were coming back again. Today, just a third of those
Striking rail cleaners protest outside Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Train and station cleaners employed by contractors Churchill on Govia Thameslink Railway, Southeastern, Eurostar and HS1 are staging a 24-hour strike today in a dispute over pay. They will also be demonstrating by holding a rally opposite New Palace Yard in Westminster at 10.45. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said:
Personal Warning Systems Make Vegetation Works on Tracks Safer and Easier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20220 Personal Warning Systems Make Vegetation Works on Tracks Safer and Easier Climate change as well as a growing awareness for environmental impacts have led to an increase in the amount of work it takes to keep tracks clear of vegetation. This is due to more frequent, heavier storms and a drastic
New Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring Solution for Railways Launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Automated Risk Analytics with SAR Data: New Satellite-Based Ground Deformation Monitoring Solution for Pipelines & Railways Launched Ground movement poses a largely invisible threat to pipelines and railway networks that is costly to monitor and can lead to incidents with severe economic and environmental consequences. LiveEO today announces an automated solution
Italy: Alstom Chosen to Improve Abruzzo’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20220 Alstom has signed two contracts with Divisione Ferroviaria TUA worth a total of 33 million euros. (37.33m USD). These will support improvements to the rail network in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Coradia Pop in commercial service in Italy © Alstom The first contract is for the supply of three regional Coradia Stream Pop
CZ Loko Wins Contract to Upgrade Czech Railways’ Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CZ Loko has won the contract to modernise Czech Railways’ fleet of 14 Class 742 locomotives. The contract, valued at over 684 million Czech koruna (28.12m euros | 32.12m USD), is part of Czech Railways’ 2030 Strategy to upgrade a significant part of its rolling stock. CZ Loko has
The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Customer Experience in the Rail Industry: The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design By Patric Scheidner, Corporate Vice President Global Head of Aviation, Space, Rail at Henkel Across the world, train interiors are becoming more exciting. It’s because of passenger insights, which show that rail users expect more from their trains than
Chiltern introduces hybrid battery train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 A HYBRID diesel-battery train is now carrying passengers on Chiltern Railways. The HybridFLEX, a converted two-car Class 168 unit fitted with a Rolls Royce MTU hybrid drive, is the product of a four-year partnership between Chiltern Railways, Porterbrook and Rolls-Royce. The train is the first battery-diesel in Britain which is capable
Monitor Vehicles 24/7 with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222 Mobile Computing Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20220 Monitor Vehicles 24/7 with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222 Mobile Computing Solution You’ve put hard-earned and precious capital toward purchasing vehicular transport, but you’re concerned about ensuring your new vehicles’ safety and security. How do you know that your drivers are trustworthy and carefully operating your vehicles? What do you have in
Report Identifies Actions to Improve UK Railway Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 Network Rail has released a report that outlines the risks climate change poses to the UK’s railway. Glenfinnan viaduct © Network Rail | Connor Mollison The Network Rail Third Adaption Report, published in partnership with the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), sets out the progress made from 2016 to
HS2 Trials New Environmentally-Friendly Piling Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20220 A new piling technology, known as hollow impressed precast energy reusable pile (HIPER), is being trialled at HS2’s Euston station site. HIPER piling on HS2’s Euston Station © HS2 The environmentally-friendly solution takes advantage of a new technique that swaps solid concrete foundation piles for recyclable hollow ones made from steel industry waste. This
Austria: Webuild Begins Work on New Brenner Base Tunnel Lot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 WeBuild has begun work on Lot H41 Gola del Sill‐Pfons of the Brenner Base Tunnel using two tunnel‐boring machines (TBMs) with diameters of over 10 metres. A key part of the Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) project, the Brenner Base Tunnel will link Italy and Austria under the
Road to Rail: Energy-Efficient Metro System for Growing City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 Road to Rail: Energy-Efficient Metro System for the World’s Fastest-Growing City KfW providing around EUR 440 million to assist Indian city of Surat with environmentally and climate-friendly urban developmentImprovements in economic development and the population’s living standardsEasy access to the metro: expanding pedestrian and cycle paths around stations Road to Rail: Energy-Efficient
NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way NEXCOM is proud to introduce its latest series of mobile communication hubs, the nROK 6221 (rolling stock), nROK 6221-IP (rolling stock with IP65 certification), and VTC 6221 (in-vehicle telematics computer), which maintain the durability and slim design of earlier models yet now feature five adaptable
United States: Amit Bose Announced as FRA Administrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Currently serving as the Deputy Administrator, Bose will be the first person of South Asian descent to lead the FRA. Amit Bose, FRA Administrator Bose has previously held positions at the New Jersey Department of Transportation,
DB and Germany’s Northern States form Future Rail North Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Deutsche Bahn (DB) and five of Germany’s federal states to improve rail infrastructure and expand services across the north of the country. Deutsche Bahn and Germany’s northern federal states sign rail agreement © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The federal states of Bremen,
RAIB says wagon maintenance must improve Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 THE derailment of a freight train in Wales which triggered a major environmental emergency was caused by a wagon wheelset becoming locked, said the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The accident happened at Llangennech in Carmarthenshire about an hour before midnight on 26 August 2020. The train consisted of 25 tank wagons
Frauscher: On Track for a Greener Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20220 Tested, Assessed, and Certified Actions speak louder than words. That’s why Frauscher has undergone several tests and certification processes to ensure that the company is on the right track. Corporate Social Responsibility Report As a member of the DELACHAUX Group, Frauscher contributes to greater sustainability. Its 2020 CSR Report highlights measures regarding safety,
EIB, KFW IPEX-Bank and NordLB Finance New Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20220 Background Information The European Investment Bank (EIB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. It makes long-term finance available for sound investment in order to contribute towards EU policy goals. The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) is an EU funding instrument to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through targeted infrastructure
VR FleetCare: Highlights of the Year 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 CEO Kimmo Soini Writes in a Blog about the Most Significant Events of 2021 Kimmo Soini, CEO, VR FleetCare © VR FleetCare We have come a long way as an almost 160-year-old Finnish rolling stock maintenance company. For a few years now, we have been operating as our own company and have reached
Alstom Relies on ZÖLLNER Makrofon for the World’s First 100% Emission-Free Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20210 Alstom Relies on ZÖLLNER Makrofon for the World’s First 100% Emission-Free Train When developing our signal horns, we place particular emphasis on complying with environmentally specific requirements such as REACH, ROHS and EN 45545. We are therefore proud that Alstom Transport Germany is using ZÖLLNER Makrofones in the world’s first fuel
NEXCOM Railway Computers Prized with Taiwan Excellence Awards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20210 Three Series of NEXCOM’s In-Vehicle/ Railway Computer Prized with The Taiwan Excellence Awards NEXCOM was established in November 1992, ever since, it has been marketing its own brand globally. The company is deeply cultivated in various vertical markets and has been providing a full range of hardware solutions. In addition, NEXCOM
Great British Railways invites stakeholder contributions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20210 The transition team setting up Great British Railways has called for evidence from stakeholders. Views are being invited on how rail can 'boost the economy, level up the regions and deliver environmentally sustainable transport'. The call for evidence will last for eight weeks, and run until 4 February. Network Rail chief executive
BREAKING: Alstom and Hitachi Win HS2 Rolling Stock Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 The trains will be equipped with modern sensors that will be able to identify potential faults, which will minimise disruption and downtime. Passengers will have access to high-capacity wifi, digital seat reservations and travel information that will be available through a number of different channels. ‘Inclusive design experts’ will also be