Situation ProRail is responsible for the Dutch railway network. Challenge Getting rolling stock back on the track is an accurate and time-consuming process. An annoyance to the rail infrastructure managers as well as for many passengers. Reason enough to closely study the current re-railing process and to look for a quicker, lighter, better
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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
Zonegreen Extends Reach across Emerald Isle
Fairview’s warning system can be upgraded to DPPS in the future, to provide full physical protection and traceability, if required. The system uses powered derailers and road end panels to restrict vehicle movements, until routes are confirmed as clear, guaranteeing the safety of staff and equipment by removing the margin
31 March: news in brief
Hessische Landesbahn Orders 30 Alstom Coradia Lint Trains
Germany: Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) has awarded Alstom a contract for 30 Coradia Lint regional trains. Alstom will begin delivering on the contract, which is worth in the region of 120 million euros (132 million USD), in time for the trains to enter passenger service from 2022. Each train will have 120
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
Hull Trains suspends all services indefinitely
HULL TRAINS has cancelled all its services between London and Hull from today. The move follows declining demand as a result of coronavirus travel restrictions. There have already been sharp reductions in the timetables of franchised operators, and the Gatwick Express service of Govia Thameslink Railway has also ceased today. Franchised operators
HULL TRAINS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS ALL SERVICES
HULL Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business. Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains services will be able to travel on alternative train services on
Hull Trains suspends ALL services
A new Hull Trains ‘Paragon’ Class 802 at Hull Paragon station on March 3. CHRIS MILNER Hull Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business. Passengers with
Tüm Yüksek Hızlı Tren, Anahat ve Bölgesel tren seferleri durduruldu
TCDD'nin açıklamasına göre, koronavirüs salgınıyla mücadele kapsamında şehirlerarası yolculukların kısıtlanması nedeniyle Yüksek Hızlı, Anahat ve Bölgesel Trenler 28 Mart 2020 tarihinden itibaren geçici olarak işletilmeyecek. 'İsteyen yolcular biletlerini kesintisiz iade edebilecek' İşletilmeyecek trenlere bileti olan yolcular istedikleri takdirde biletlerini kesintisiz olarak iade ederek bilet ücretini geri alabilecekler. Abonman kartlarda ise kullanılmayan kısımlara ait
Cleaning of New Railway Parts with BvL
BvL systems demonstrate high level of flexibility at Railway Workshop A large range of different parts have to be cleaned during the production of any railway parts. BvL Oberflächentechnik manufactures systems which are ideally tailored to the specific application. Heavy Axles Cleaned inside and outside With a special OceanRW, BvL developed a solution
Experienced Systems for Efficient Railway Parts Cleaning with BvL
Modern cleaning of wheelsets and stators: Pacific and OceanRW BvL offers a variety of solutions for cleaning parts during maintenance and quality testing for transport companies. Different variants of the large parts system Pacific were developed especially for cleaning wheelsets. The pit installation allows it to be directly linked to a local
Modern Wheelset Cleaning with Maximum Precision
Dutch Railway Maintenance Company Benefits from Automated Cleaning Solution Reliable maintenance and repair are of particular importance for the general safety and competitiveness of European railway companies. The main operator of the Dutch NedTrain railway workshops in Haarlem is building a state-of-the-art new maintenance workshop to meet the current requirement for
Modern Wheelset Cleaning with Maximum Precision
Dutch Railway Maintenance Company Benefits from Automated Cleaning Solution Reliable maintenance and repair are of particular importance for the general safety and competitiveness of European railway companies. The main operator of the Dutch NedTrain railway workshops in Haarlem is building a state-of-the-art new maintenance workshop to meet the current requirement for
Increased Demand for Rail Freight Services
“GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK's COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country. “We are focused on helping our staff protect their health by following Government advice helping people work at home whenever possible and supporting our key workers who are operating
Tactile Neutrals: ELeather Is Launching A Comforting New Collection
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in emergency appeal
Photo: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways The general manager of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is urgently appealing for public help, after the railway closes amid the coronavirus situation. Paul Lewin, who appears in a video message, made the difficult decision to suspend train services in light of government advice. In a statement
Blackpool trams to be suspended from Sunday
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Police enforce essential travel rule
A SPECIAL force of 500 BTP constables is now patrolling the National Rail network, and passengers are being reminded at stations that only essential travel is recommended. The number of people using the London Underground has fallen over the past two days, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan. His statement followed outrage
TMH Wins Sofia Metro Refurbishment Contract
Transmashholding is pleased about this additional option with Sofia Metro as it is evidence of its customer’s satisfaction with the core contract. MWM will break the project down into three phases: during the first and second phases it will modernise three 4-car trains each (i.e. 2 x 12 cars). In the
Rail Industry Providing Stability During Coronavirus Pandemic
Allianz pro Schiene says the German transport industry is co-operating well together during the coronavirus outbreak and is creating stability. Now that the coronavirus outbreak has been going on for several weeks in Germany, the CEO of Allianz pro Schiene, Dirk Flege, was positive about the role of the rail industry
Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales
By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Retired railway staff urged to help out during emergency
RETIRED railway staff are being urged to volunteer for a temporary return to duty, as the importance of maintaining rail services, particularly vital freight movements, is being highlighted by the coronavirus emergency. The first appeal was made by ScotRail, but this has now been followed by similar appeals in England and
Maintenance Work on Railway Vehicles
Situation Poltrans-Miedz is part of KGHM, one of the biggest Polish state-owned enterprises. Poltrans-Miedz owns a wide range of automotive and railway vehicles, to transport all kinds of materials for the Copper Mining and Smelting Industrial Complex at Lubin (KGHM), but also for other companies, both national and international. The Lubin mine
Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems
nVent SCHROFF Presents FREE Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems Implementing next generation railway technology, such as communication based signaling (CBTC, 5G) and the Internet of Things, will require railways to integrate advanced electronic systems and equipment into new and existing infrastructure. Next generation railway electronic equipment and systems must be
Dyson Launches the Airblade 9kJ
As always with Dyson, success is in the detail and the intelligent combination of hardware and software. The Dyson Airblade 9kJ hand dryer’s robust design and stainless steel body is built to last and rigorously tested to withstand real-life washroom conditions. It also employs pioneering Dyson technology including: A Curved Blade™
Crossrail work suspended during coronavirus emergency
WORK on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has been temporarily suspended, in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. London transport commissioner Mike Brown said: ‘The Government and the Mayor have given clear instructions to stay safe and to stop travelling in all cases other than critical workers
Eurostar Now Live On S3 Passenger
Eurostar, the international high-speed railway service that connects London with Paris, Brussel, and Amsterdam, is now running with S3 Passenger as the beating heart of their seat reservation, ticket sales, and inventory management. On March 15th, after a successful implementation project led by the Eurostar IT department, Eurostar transitioned from its legacy sales and
Protests as London Underground trains stay crowded
PICTURES of rush hour crowds on the London Underground have sparked protests, amid claims that Tube drivers are ‘furious’ about the situation. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has backed entreaties from central government that anyone who can possibly work from home should do so while the coronavirus pandemic continues. The frequency
Astronics Introduces Next-Gen Land Mobile Radio Service Monitor
The new FREEDOM R8200 includes several standard new features, plus a Process Automation Toolkit (PAT), which enables technicians at any level of expertise to compose automated test scripts. Additionally, the remote front panel allows users to monitor and control the analyzer from any networked PC and the extended generate output
Metrolink Receives 10.7m USD CRISI Grant
California: The USDOT has awarded Metrolink 10.7 million USD (9.9 million euros) from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme. The funds will go towards passenger rail safety and speed improvement projects on the Burbank-Anaheim Rail Corridor, which is one of the busiest in Southern California. The works
Government takes over railways by suspending franchises
Updated 09.18 (RMT response) THE Government is suspending rail franchises and converting them into management agreements, as part of the response to the coronavirus emergency. Operators are being invited to accept ‘Emergency Measures Agreements’ for at least the next six months, so that they are free to act ‘in the national interest’.
UK Department for Transport Suspends Normal Franchise Agreements
The UK government says it will ensure ticket refunds and protect services for passengers by temporarily suspending normal franchise agreements and implementing emergency measures for the rail sector because of Covid-19. It is stepping in during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak to give certainty both on key services and for rail staff.
Coronavirus: train services cut from today
Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified
The Seven Valley Railway is among the heritage railways which have ceased operations until further notice. GWR 0-6-0PT No. 7714 is seen arriving at Bewdley station. GARETH EVANS The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon
UK railway news roundup
Coronavirus continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry. Services are being slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are introduced and events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week
Coronavirus: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets
Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week as demand dramatically drops during the coronavirus outbreak. The Department for Transport (DfT) said it had agreed with rail operators across the country to scale back timetables from Monday as people change their travel habits to help stop Covid-19 spreading. Cores services will continue
Nomad Digital: Enabling Reliable and Available Connectivity
New ROREXS Rail Exchange System From ROBEL
Offloading Rail from Any Layer A fully loaded transport system is usually deployed at multiple sites over several shifts with specific rail grades needed at each site. Traditional systems require the rail to be unloaded from the top down through subsequent layers. One failed shift could therefore impact the complete week’s
Coronavirus: emergency rail timetables
Updated 08.45 TRAIN operators have started to publish summaries of how they intend to reduce their services from Monday, following the Department for Transport’s announcement today. The aim is to avoid running ‘ghost trains’, as transport secretary Grant Shapps has said, but also to maintain transport links for essential workers. Other forms
Coronavirus: rail timetables to be sharply reduced
PLANS to reduce train services nationwide in response to the coronavirus emergency have been confirmed by the Department for Transport. There had been speculation that the reduced demand for travel would be met by using Sunday timetables throughout the week, but it seems that newly-written emergency schedules will start to be
Can’t get to the shops? The magic railways will come to you!
Stuck indoors and can’t pick up your favourite magazine? No problem! Thanks to these unmissable offers on a digital subscription, you can enjoy instant access to Britain’s most popular railway magazines on your favourite device without having to leave the front door. Subscribe today and you’ll pay only £9.99 for the first
UWC Receives Hopper Car Order
Wireless and Wireline Solutions for Railway Networks
CommScope provides solutions designed and built to meet the communication challenges specific to railways around the world. CommScope understands your networks must operate smoothly at any speed, in any location, under any circumstance. That’s why we offer solutions that: connect trains to their rail signalling and management systems connect trains to the public
Coronavirus: TfL set to close up to 40 Underground stations
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON is reducing public transport in the capital, with up to 40 Underground stations expected to close within 24 hours. Trains on Underground and Overground lines will run less frequently and all-night services will be suspended on both systems, although night buses will continue running. The Waterloo & City
Three million passengers and counting…
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A check list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
From the archive: Three million passengers and counting
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A CHECK list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
From the archive: First batch of class “508” electric multiple-units in service
The Railway Magazine Archive: March 1980 Apart from the underground trains on the Waterloo and City line, the Southern Region of British Railways has, until now, exclusively used hinged doors on its suburban trains; with the advent of 43 four-car sets of class “508” electric multiple units to the South Western
Low-Floor Tram Lifting
Situation Antwerp Fire Department ensures the safety of the population and visitors to Antwerp, Zwijndrecht, and Wijnegem. They are always on-standby to protect more than 550,000 people in and around Antwerp, also when it comes to incidents on the rail network The Antwerp tram is the backbone of public transport in the
Timetables trimmed as travel falls away in virus emergency
Updated 09.00 RAIL timetables are being trimmed in some areas as the demand for commuter services falls, with many people now working from home in response to government advice about coronavirus risks. Tyne & Wear Metro timetables are being reduced from today. Nexus customer service director Huw Lewis said: ‘We are withdrawing
Innovated KTSZ4H Temperature Switch Designed for Railway Vehicles
Based on their customer’s ever growing requests for modification and innovation of the temperature switch designed for railway vehicles, SENSIT s.r.o. have set to innovate and modernise the original KTSZ3H temperature switch. Therefore, they would like to present to you their new KTSZ4H temperature switch. The KTSZ4H temperature switch, naturally, meets
Railway suppliers urged to help with coronavirus ventilators
COMPANIES in the railway supply chain are being urged to help with the manufacture of coronavirus ventilators. The urgent appeal has come from Rail Forum Midlands, which is asking its railway industry members if they can help. The move follows the news that the government is seeking suppliers in the engineering industry
Shapps confirms franchise contracts could be eased for virus emergency
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has signalled that he is ready to consider easing franchise contracts, to help operators hit by sharply falling demand. Big London stations are much quieter than usual, reflecting a fall in passenger numbers which is said to be not far short of a fifth, although this has
Statesman Rail and Saphos Trains cancel tours for “wellbeing of customers”
Rail tour promoters Statesman Rail and Saphos Trains have cancelled all trains due to operate between 20 March and 10 May due to coronavirus. In a statement, Statesman Rail said: “As a professional travel promoter, we take the current situation regarding the Covid-19 virus very seriously and as everyone is aware
Rethinking the Mobility Culture of the Future
By: Anu Tuominen, Principal Scientist, D. Sc. (Tech.), Foresight for Sustainable Mobility, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. Anu Tuominen Climate change is clearly the largest of the contemporary challenges the transport sector is facing. Transport in considered as one of the ten main points in the ambitious European Green
Further International Travel Restrictions due to Coronavirus
Russia – Czech Republic – Poland Russian Railways has suspended international passenger services into Czech Republic via Poland. These measures became effective on 13 March 2020. The affected services include the Prague-Moscow services. Passengers who have already purchased tickets can cancel them free of charge. Latvia – Lithuania – Belarus – Ukraine Cabinet ministers
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
2020 Deadline: EU Exchange and Settlement of Energy Solutions
Development in the railway sector is currently focused on EU deadlines for exchange and settlement of energy in July of 2020. International collaboration within the railway energy sector in Europe promotes this effort to standardise. Train companies work together to compete as a green transportation method into the future. What Each EU
Coronavirus: International Rail Services with Czech Republic Stopped
Deutsche Bahn Services to Czech Republic On 12 March Deutsche Bahn announced that starting on 14 March it would stop its EC connection between Hamburg and Prague via Berlin and Dresden. Two of its international bus services into Czech Republic are also affected. OEBB Services to Czech Republic and Slovakia As a result of
European Commission Proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail
Rail Is Sustainable In 2019 the Oxford Dictionaries word of the year was ‘climate emergency’ and with tireless campaigners such as Greta Thunberg keeping the issue rightfully in the public eye, using hashtags like #fridaysforfuture to organise and spread the message online. And rail must play a crucial part it how
Nomad Digital Wins Large WiFi Contract in Denmark and Sweden
About DSB DSB is the largest Danish train operating company, and the largest in Scandinavia. They are responsible for passenger train operation on most of the Danish railways. DSB also runs a commuter rail system, called the S-train, in the area around the Danish capital, Copenhagen, that connects the different areas
Modelling basics: A decision on size
SBB Cuts Services to Italy
Starting on 1o March, both trains travelling from Zurich and Geneva to Venice via Milan halted in Milan. Today, 12 March, the SBB is cutting further connections between Switzerland and Milan. These trains will now only travel on the Swiss section to either Chiasso or Brig. Gotthard & Simplon Axes This affects three
Frauscher: Maintaining The Past, Creating The Future
Zonegreen Reaches Midpoint in Major Norwich Depot
Sheffield rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is equipping Norwich’s Crown Point depot with its latest personnel protection technology, as part of a £40 million upgrade. The firm has just completed phase two of the installation, adding its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) to a third road in the refurbished facility. DPPS installed
Harsco Rail Signs Three-Year Mobile Maintenance Train Service Contract with Network Rail
About Harsco Rail Harsco Rail, a worldwide operating segment of Harsco Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track maintenance products and services. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services and quality maintenance from nine main locations
Passenger Rail Services between Austria and Italy Suspended
OEBB long-distance services into Italy will now halt in Innsbruck or Villach. Night trains to/from Italy will start/stop in Villach. There will be no local passenger rail services crossing between Austria and Italy. OEBB says all passengers with tickets for travel dates between now and 3 April can get a
Arriva reports £222.6m loss on Northern
THE Northern franchise run by Arriva lost £222.6 million in the year to March 2019, according to newly-published accounts from Arriva Trains North Ltd. The contract continued until 1 March this year, when it was terminated by the Department for Transport and taken over by the DfT’s Operator of Last Resort.
Bollé Safety XTRA: Prescription Safety Glasses
Discover the New XTRA Frame: Large and Universal Because your vision is our priority, Bollé Safety expands its range with XTRA. These prescription safety glasses, with its large visual field and its side shields integrated, offers 180°all-around vision. Thanks to its pivoting temples, this universal frame adapts perfectly to different faces,
FirstClass Safety & Control: Depot Control System Ardwick
Our team have successfully commissioned a turnkey Depot Control System at the Siemens Traincare Facility located in Ardwick, Manchester. The system is designed to control depot movements on the 4 new sidings installed by our client, C Spencer, in conjunction with Kilburn Consulting. This is a great example of the collaborative approach we take
ERA Issues Type Approval for Giruno in Italy
The Gotthard Base Tunnel opened in 2016. In December 2020 the Ceneri Base Tunnel will open. Together, they complete the flat track through the Alps. Consequently, the operator SBB is expecting an increase in demand. In 2014 SBB ordered 29 high-speed multiple units from Stadler. The agreement included options for
Transport for London worker tests positive for coronavirus
An office-based Transport for London (TfL) employee has tested positive for coronavirus, the government body has confirmed. In a statement released by TfL, the organisation said: “We are working closely with Public Health England and are following their advice after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19. “The safety of our
The Golden Age of the ‘Big Four’
No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth near Mossley Hill, Liverpool, on an express to London Euston in 1938. The 1930s were the golden age of the ‘Big Four’ railway companies that arose from the Railway Act of 1921 following the experience of placing the country’s many diverse railway companies under government control during
ScotRail First TOC to Publish Real Time Train Data
ScotRail has become the first train operating company in Britain to publish data on the types of trains and their carriage lengths in real time. The Scottish operator has joined forces with Realtime Trains, a rail information provider, to give passengers live information on what carriages along with which of its
Industry Insider Week 10 2020 · 12 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 10 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: UK-Europe Rail Cuts 750,000t CO2 per Year | Infrastructure The high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe has given passengers an alternative to flying. Consequently, Eurostar passenger services have removed the
London Euston disruption after weekend wire damage
TRAIN services are still being disrupted at London Euston this morning, after a kilometre of overhead line was brought down between North Wembley and South Kenton stations on the West Coast Main Line. Repairs are taking longer than usual because of the extent of the damage, and are being carried out
New High Performance EN45545 HL2 Compliant Rail Flooring
“Altro’s commitment to developing its rail portfolio in line with industry needs continues with the arrival of Altro Transflor Motus. Our first homogenous rubber product for rail offers excellent benefits for both builders and operators alike, while keeping passenger experience as a key priority. “Our ability to supply rail flooring in
GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL AND THEATRE EVOKED IN NEW BOOK
Nostalgic memories from the 1950s and 1960s golden age of steam and music hall entertainment are recalled in By Rail to the Music Halls – a new book written by Lancashire-based historian David John Hindle, featuring a foreword by the son of comedian Eric Morecambe. Hindle explains the early forging of
UK-Europe Rail Cuts 750,000t CO2 per Year
The research, produced by Steer on behalf of HS1 Ltd, indicates that once the new Amsterdam and Rotterdam Eurostar services reach their full potential and further international services are added to the portfolio, passengers could make a further 4.9 million international train trips per year. This would save a further
Fokus Bahn NRW Programme One Year On
London Underground strike ballot begins
6 March: news in brief
Flybe free rail travel offer extended nationwide AN offer of free rail travel for passengers and airline staff stranded by the Flybe collapse has been extended to all rail operators in Britain, and will continue until 11 March. Passengers whose journeys were interrupted by the sudden ending of Flybe flights may
Greater Anglia Opens New Sidings
The biggest infrastructure project in Greater Anglia’s history, the Norwich Victoria sidings, are now fully operational. Greater Anglia has opened new sidings outside of Norwich to help store its new trains when they are not running. They are located adjacent to the mainline and feature four new tracks. There is sufficient
Subway Lifting After Incidents
Situation Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department is part of the safety region Amsterdam-Amstelland and has emerged from the six brigades of Aalsmeer, Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Diemen, Ouder-Amstel and Uithoorn. The corps, consisting of 1,100 people, effectively acts in fires and accidents, but is also prepared for disaster management and the management of large-scale crisis
Inside the March issue of The Railway Magazine
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features the all important news that HS2 has been given the green light, plus the Department for Transport takes control
PALFINGER Presents Two New Crane Models
The Next Level The complete PALFINGER TEC-range features a functional design. Covers are not just elegant, but well thought-out, down to the very last detail. The internal hose guide via the crane column and main boom offers enhanced protection against mechanical damage and the elements. TEC cranes are well known for
Train operators rally to help Flybe passengers and staff
Updated 10.35 TRAIN operators have offered free travel today for Flybe passengers stranded by the airline’s collapse overnight. Staff from the airline can also travel without charge. Flybe has gone into administration after a financial rescue attempt staged earlier this year finally failed. Many flights from regional airports have been cancelled, and passengers
Stadler’s Annual Results: 444 Vehicles Delivered in 2019
Stadler has furthermore invested in new technologies, for which it found customers sooner than expected. These technologies include digitalisation projects, new traction technologies using battery power and hydrogen and a completely new tram model. UK: Greater Anglia The order from Greater Anglia has confronted Stadler with special challenges. The camera system manufactured
Matthew Pallett New Managing Director of CoMech Metrology
CoMech Metrology are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Pallett as Managing Director. Matthew accepted the role from his father, Keith Pallett, who served as MD since the company’s incorporation in 1985. For over 18 years, Matthew has worked closely with his father within the business and now he’s taken
Strasbourg Orders 17 Additional Alstom Citadis Trams
Strasbourg is to get a further 17 Alstom Citadis trams in a contract worth 52 million euros (58 million USD). Between 2003 and 2019 Alstom already delivered 63 trams to the Strasbourg Transport Company (CTS) and the Eurometropole of Strasbourg. This new order will complete that fleet. The new 17 Citadis trams
4 March: news in brief
TransPennine Express md leaves at short notice THE managing director of TransPennine Express Leo Goodwin will be leaving TPE tomorrow. FirstGroup said he would now be pursuing ‘opportunities outside the Group’. First Rail managing director Steve Montgomery added: ‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank Leo for his contribution
From the Archive: Railway Personalities: George Dow
The story of railway historian supreme George Dow
An official portrait of railwayman and author George Dow. The life of the great communicator and railway historian supreme, George Dow, is recounted by Robert Humm. George Dow was a man of many parts. Professionally he was a career railwayman for his entire working life, much of it spent in public relations
Chinese HS2 letter was ‘fake news’
A LETTER which was widely reported to contain an offer from the China Railway Construction Corporation to build HS2 within five years has been disowned by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, who commented that the original reproduction of a letter in Building magazine amounted to ‘fake news’. However, there
ENSCO Rail Deploys Autonomous Track Geometry and Rail Profile Measurement Systems to Rumo S.A.
The Rumo S.A. freight rail network operates in Brazil with headquarters in Curitiba, where the business is predominantly comprised of agricultural commodities and industrial products. The company provides rail transportation, load handling and storage services in São Paulo and Brazil’s southern region. For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been leading
Industry Insider Week 9 2020 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO | Business Rail Baltica Estonia, part of the Rail Baltica Global Project, has appointed Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO. The appointment became effective on 1 March. His background lies in the telecommunications and IT sectors. Read more | Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO British Stations
This is How to Build a Rail Freight Hub
Rail Freight in Poland Apart from the hubs and terminals in the region, the rail freight network of Poland will be discussed. According to Poland’s infrastructure manager PKP PLK, the length of railway tracks in good technical condition was lower than 60 percent as of 31 December 2017. New data will
Better Rail Connection to Wilhelmshaven Deep Water Port
“The upgrades to the Oldenburg-Wilhelmshaven line are a concrete step towards protecting our climate because it strengthens freight transport by rail. Through our 'strong rails' strategy we, together with the federal government and the rail industry, want to strengthen the market share of rail freight traffic, from 18 to 25
Protestors demand government keep Northern Rail under public control
Rail passenger groups and union leaders are staging protests today, calling for the Government to keep Northern Rail under public control. The northern franchise was taken away from Arriva Rail North on Sunday after months of complaints about poor service and commuter chaos. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union said the franchise had “collapsed” after years