Deutsche Bahn has launched its new wifi service: [email protected], a free connected wifi network that already includes the operator’s entire ICE fleet, more than 100 stations, all DB lounges, some regional trains and buses. By the end of 2020 Deutsche Bahn will bring up the station total to 130. All IC
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Singapore’s Jurong Region Line to Get Siemens CBTC Solution
The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Mobility to install its automatic train control signalling solution and half-height platform screen doors on the Jurong Region Line. The contract is worth around 135 million euros. The line in question is 24km long. Siemens Mobility will install its
Alstom Wins Rail Infrastructure Contract in Romania
Alstom, as part of the Asocierea RailWorks consortium, has won a contract to provide digital train control, traffic management and electrification infrastructure on a section of the European Rhine-Danube rail corridor in Romania. The section in question, Lot 2, runs from Apata to Cata between Sighisoara and Brasov. In March 2020
Rail industry experts call for green investment post-pandemic
A new report from leading rail industry professionals calls for the government to put rail at the heart of a green post-pandemic economic recovery. The Building Back Better report, written by industry experts from the High Speed Rail Group and the Rail Delivery Group, calls for major investment into high speed
Berlin Declaration Supports International Rail Freight
Commenting on its priority areas for rail, the declaration cites digitalisation – automation, interoperable IT systems, the deployment of ETCS and ERTMS both trackside and on-board – and research & innovation. Both of these areas underpin the Green Deal as they help drive modal shift and increase climate-friendly transport. Berlin Declaration
Rail industry reacts to end of rail franchising
Photo: Arriva The rail industry has reacted to the government’s announcement of an end to rail franchising in a major shake-up for the rail network. A series of Emergency Recovery Management Agreements are replacing the current model, focusing on high performance targets, simplifying journeys and address the continuing impact of the
First Heavy Rail Contract Awarded to Keolis in Australia
South Australia’s Department of Infrastructure and Transport has awarded Keolis’s Australian subsidiary, Keolis Downer, a contract worth 1.32 billion euros to operate and maintain Adelaide’s commuter rail network (South Australia). The contract will come into force on 21 January 2021 and will run for an initial period of eight years but
Living the highlife
Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones discovered on a recent visit to the Lucerne region. EVERY year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine
Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive
Rigibahnen No. 22 leaves Rigi Staffel, heading back down the mountain towards Vitznau, with an afternoon service on January 9. This is one of the line’s most recent railcars, dating from 1986. BEN JONES Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones
EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track Access Charges
The European Parliament has voted (17 September) in favour of a regulation to authorise infrastructure managers to reduce, waive or defer track access charges in recognition of the severe impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on railway undertakings. Given the unpredictable and sudden nature of the crisis, it was not able
Alstom Signs Sale and Purchase Agreement with Bombardier
Alstom has signed the sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation with Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). The terms of the agreement have been altered to reflect the up-to-date situation. The parties have agreed to a 300 million euro reduction. If there
Franchising is Dead
A Conversation with Gareth Dennis In March 2020 the UK Government suspended rail franchise agreements, instead putting in place Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs), paying franchisees a 2 percent management fee to run trains, due to a collapse in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. These EMAs due to
InnoTrans 2000: 20 Years On
InnoTrans 2000 took place 12–15 September. It experienced a doubling of exhibitor numbers, reaching 827 from 25 countries. The fair attracted 23,737 visitors over the four days. The year 2000 was the first that the InnoTrans Convention took place, giving the event a clearly structured expert framework programme. This was therefore
InnoTrans 2020: The Convention Goes Digital
Although InnoTrans 2020 has been postponed to April 2021, aspects of the event can still go ahead. Parts of the InnoTrans Convention will take place digitally. The German Transport Forum (Deutsches Verkehrsforum DVF) events will take place on their original dates. It is organising two specialist forums as video talks. These
Passenger Train in Ceneri Base Tunnel Evacuated
Mexico: Line 3 of Guadalajara Metro Inaugurated
The Aln Valley Railway – then and now
BLS and Stadler Roll Out Latest-Generation FLIRT
Stonehaven report: Climate change impact on railways ‘accelerating’
Photo: Network Rail A report into the Stonehaven derailment has found that the impact of severe weather events due to climate change is “accelerating faster than our assumptions”. An interim report by Network Rail admits that the rail industry must improve its response to extreme weather – following the fatal derailment
Coronavirus: Trains Still Safer than Road, Including for Staff
Deutsche Bahn has conducted a joint study with the Charité Research Organisation whose initial findings have determined that working on DB’s long-distance trains does not present an increased risk of contracting coronavirus. This follows findings published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB – UK) that taking the train is
Grand Central’s North West route between Blackpool & London abandoned
A First Look at New Trains for Birmingham Cross-City Line
West Midlands Trains has published some first pictures of the new electric trains that will operate on Birmingham’s Cross-City Line. The train operator will introduce the new electric trains under its West Midlands Railway (WMR) brand to run between Lichfield, Bromsgrove and Redditch. The West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, inspected the new
VTG and DB Cargo Present New m2 Freight Wagon
m2 Freight Wagon DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight wagon © Deutsche Bahn AG | Pablo Castagnola The m2 project is designed to be modular and multi-functional – a building block system that enables wagons to be assembled tailored to customer needs. Depending on use, four-axle flat cars can
Rail Straightness Inspection after 3D Scan Demonstration
DREAMTNS.LTD, RIEGL’s distribution partner based out of South Korea, performed a “Rail Straightness Inspection” demonstration with the RIEGL VZ-400i and the PointShape Inspector software to find out how precisely they could inspect the straightness of rails. The RIEGL VZ-400i was used for 3D scanning & post-processing for this test project. The rail measured is 25m long, clearly
Bombardier JV Wins Contract for 390 Cars for Harbin Metro
Bombardier’s joint venture in China has won a contract to deliver 390 metro cars for the Harbin Metro. The joint venture – Changchun Bombardier Railway Vehicles Company Ltd (CBRC) – has been awarded a contract by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicle Co., Ltd for 390 metro cars. Bombardier JV to manufacture 390 metro
DB Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 400 Dual Mode Vectron Locomotives
DB Cargo is expanding its locomotive fleet: the freight operator has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 400 dual mode Vectron locomotives. The investment will amount to more than 1 billion euros. DB Cargo plans to use the new locomotives both for hauling freight and for shunting
Bombardier Delivers First TRAXX Locomotive to Cargounit
Bombardier Transportation has delivered the first of three TRAXX MS (multi-system) locomotives to Cargounit, a new Polish customer. Cargounit is a locomotive and passenger rolling stock leasing company serving central and eastern Europe. Bombardier TRAXX locomotive for CARGOUNIT © Bombardier The handover took place in Gdansk. The other two locomotives will be delivered
The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete
The President of Switzerland, Simonetta Sommaruga, together with Member of the Swiss Federal Council Ignazio Cassis and the President of the Council of State for Ticino, Norman Gobbi, officially opened the Ceneri Base Tunnel on 4 September. This marks the completion of the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA), which
No More Diesel Vehicles by 2050 Says DB
Deutsche Bahn is moving away from conventional diesel fuel in order to be a fully climate-neutral business by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, Deutsche Bahn is trialling different opportunities for alternative traction and fuels. The advanced TrainLab test train is already operating with green diesel, which reduces carbon emissions
Monday essay: knowing when to stop
They are not too happy in Kent, because Eurostar has announced that its trains are not expected to call at Kent’s two international stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet again before 2022. Sim Harris wonders whether they will ever return. THE reason, says Eurostar, is that it must ‘take action to reduce
Germany Agrees to Accelerating Implementation of Digital Signal Boxes
Deutsche Bahn, the German Railway Industry Association and the Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) have agreed to work closely together so that new digital technologies can be rolled out quickly. By the end of 2021 ten German regions will have switched their conventional signal box technology to digital technologies, which will deliver
Eurostar withdraws from Kent stations for two years
EUROSTAR has axed Ashford and Ebbsfleet from its timetables, and says its trains are unlikely to call again at the international stations in Kent before 2022. Eurostar stopped serving the two stations as lockdown started in March, but said: ‘We have experienced an unprecedented fall in demand, with bookings down by
BMT Drive Solutions: Driving up the Heat in China Plant
Bristol Temple Meads station celebrates 180 years
Photo: Network Rail Bristol’s Temple Meads marked 180 years since the station was built with a special celebration. Isambard Kingdom Brunel built the station in 1840 and to mark the occasion Network Rail and GWR celebrated its historic past and looked forward to a bright future as Bristol Temple Meads is
Network Rail urges passengers to plan ahead over Bank Holiday weekend
PREVIEW | Darlington: Home of Rail Engineering in the North-East
It’s almost 200 years since the small town of Darlington emerged as the cradle for a rail industry that transformed travel around the globe. When Locomotion made its pioneering run in 1825, no one could have envisaged that, 200 years later, countries from all around the world would have embraced this
Trips with a difference: 40 years of rail ale rambles
Dave Richardson recalls more than 40 years of connecting railways with beer festivals and brewery visits, organised by former Salisbury area BR manager Gerald Daniels. REAL ale and rail travel somehow go together, especially with heritage railways, which often hold beer festivals at stations or on board trains. Both interests appeal
NRLA Ceneri Base Tunnel: Update and Timeline
Ceneri Base Tunnel: The First Tracks
Llangennech diesel train catches fire after derailing
Photo: Fran Jones A freight train carrying diesel has derailed and burst into flames in Llangennech, South Wales. The train involved was the 21.52 Robeston Sidings (Milford Haven) to Theale (Berkshire) oil train. British Transport Police were called to the scene at 11.29pm on Wednesday 26 August. Police said it had been
Tallysman®’s TW3972 Triple-Band GNSS Antenna Receives European Rail Certification
The TW3972 antenna has added European Railway Certification to its impressive list of certifications. The European tests include: EN 50155 (Railway applications – Rolling stock – Electronic equipment), EN 61373 (Railway applications – Rolling stock equipment – Shock and vibration tests), EN 50121 (Railway applications – Electromagnetic compatibility), and EN
Gilles de Dieuleveult Joins DAMM as Solutions Manager
This month DAMM Cellular Systems has had the pleasure of welcoming aboard Gilles de Dieuleveult as their new Solutions Manager. DAMM is no stranger to Gilles, however. In his role as Strategy and Business Development Manager at Thales, he helped establish the partnership between the two companies. Today, 17 years later,
France to Waive Track Access Charges for 2020
The French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, has said that France will waive track access charges for the remainder of 2020 and cut them in half for all of 2021, a decision welcomed by the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA). This French announcement follows a June proposal by the European Commission to
RAIB Publishes Stonehaven Derailment Update
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) – one of the bodies looking into the Stonehaven Derailment – has published an update on the passenger train derailment that occurred on 12 August in Aberdeenshire. The six-car train derailed at 9:38am after hitting a landslip roughly 2.25km north-east of Carmont. In total, the
German Cabinet Adopts Investment Acceleration Act Proposal
The German cabinet has adopted a proposal put forward by transport minister Andreas Scheuer for an Investment Acceleration Act. It will allow the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) to accelerate planning and building. With regards to the railways, the Act includes a number of measures. For example, certain construction
Bogie Lifters: Client Commission Results in New Product for Mechan
Sheffield manufacturer, Mechan, is extending its portfolio of rail depot handling equipment, after developing a new product for longstanding client, Siemens Mobility Limited. The firm is now offering bogie lifters to the rail market, after designing and producing a set of 22 for a specialist overhaul facility in Lincoln. Bogie lifters work
EC to Establish New Partnership on Rail Research and Innovation
The European Commission has launched a call for founding members to establish a European Partnership on Rail Research and Innovation. The European Commission intends to propose the creation of a European Partnership for Rail Research and Innovation to build on the good work done by the existing Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking. The
Historic Welsh locomotive to steam again at Gwili Railway
Photo: National Railway Musuem The National Railway Museum and the Gwili Vintage Carriage Group have signed a three-year overhaul agreement to bring the last surviving Welsh standard gauge locomotive back into steam. Originally agreed in October 2019, plans to begin the overhaul of Taff Vale Railway No.28 were disrupted by the nationwide
Work Begins on Section of Verona-Padua High-Speed Line
DB to Use Satellite Imagery and AI for Vegetation Management
Around 70 percent of DB’s tracks run through areas with tree cover. In recent years Deutsche Bahn has substantially expanded its vegetation management programme in order to become more storm-proof. This programme includes cutting back vegetation near the tracks, supporting stable tree species and performing intensive inspections of the vegetation. Deutsche
Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020
Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state
Network Rail to Take Immediate Action After Stonehaven Derailment
“Our climate is changing and it is increasingly challenging the performance and reliability of the railway, but incidents like yesterday’s devastating accident are incredibly rare, and our railway remains the safest major railway in Europe. “Our network was designed for a temperate climate, and it’s challenged when we get extremes such
Three dead in derailment near Aberdeen
IT is now known that three people were killed in the derailment near Stonehaven in north east Scotland this morning, and six others have been taken to hospital with mainly minor injuries. The ScotRail driver was among the three fatalities.The train affected was an early morning service from Aberdeen to
BREAKING: Passengers injured in train derailment
BREAKING: At least one reported dead in Scottish derailment
Updated 12.45, 13.10, 13.15, 13.21, 13.23, 13.29, 13.31, 13.41, 13.50, 14.13 PASSENGERS on board a train at Stonehaven between Dundee and Aberdeen have been injured in a derailment, and at least one fatality has been reported. If so, it will be the first fatality in a British train accident since 2007.
At least one reported dead in Scottish derailment
Updated 12.45, 13.10, 13.15, 13.21, 13.23, 13.29, 13.31, 13.41, 13.50, 14.13 PASSENGERS on board a train at Stonehaven between Dundee and Aberdeen have been injured in a derailment, and at least one fatality has been reported. If so, it will be the first fatality in a British train accident since 2007.
HS2 launches race for high voltage power supply systems
Following on from the government’s green light for construction, HS2 have begun the search for contractors to deliver the high voltage power supply systems. The systems will transfer electricity to the UK’s new high-speed rail link and allow millions of people to enjoy low carbon journeys between Birmingham, London and
Alstom Calls Bombardier Quarterly Results ‘Unexpected and Negative’
Following the publication by Bombardier Inc. of its quarterly results, Alstom released a statement in which it said the quarterly results pointed to ‘unexpected and negative developments regarding Bombardier Transportation’. This statement follows the news that the European Commission has given the go-ahead for Alstom to acquire Bombardier Transportation, following a
Hitachi and Bombardier to Supply 23 Frecciarossa Trains to Trenitalia
“The ETR1000 train, widely known commercially as the Frecciarossa 1000, has transformed passenger transport on high-speed lines in Italy, setting the standard and becoming the fastest and most admired train in Europe. It is a platform that we are very proud of and is proof of our continuous and positive
A Lancashire half-century
Mark Smithers reports on the West Lancashire Light Railway, a family-friendly operation which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary after starting from humble beginnings in 1967. IN 1878, the standard-gauge West Lancashire Railway was opened from Southport to Hesketh Bank, with a through connection to Preston following in 1882. This line
Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics
PREVIEW: August edition 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 covers the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard, as train companies thank the
Commission Approves Alstom’s Acquisition of Bombardier
Alstom and Bombardier Transportation currently compete in the following railway sectors: Very high-speed, mainline and urban rolling stock Mainline and urban signalling solutions – both trackside and on-board units The Commission initially has substantial competition concerns in a number of areas. They were: Very high-speed rolling stock: the acquisition would have left the new
PALFINGER Results Strong Despite Crisis-Hit Half Year
CAF Wins Maintenance Contracts Worth €40m
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer has won maintenance contracts worth 40 million euros. Italy The public entity that manages transport in the city of Palermo, Sicily – AMAT S.p.A. – has selected CAF Italia to maintain the 17 trams that operate on the city’s four tram lines. The contract has a runtime of
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
EUROFIMA Signs €240m Financing Transaction with FS Italiane
18 Jun 2020 | Business SNCF Launches 2020 Hiring Drive SNCF Réseau, the company's infrastructure arm, has launched its 2020 hiring drive, during which it wants to recruit 1000 rail staff. source= https://railway-news.com/eurofima-e240m-financing-transaction-fs-italiane/
London Transport Museum appeal for donations
The London Transport Museum is appealing for donations towards maintaining its future as it looks to reopen in the autumn. The museum, which was forced to close its doors in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has announced losses of £1.5 million and counting. London Transport Museum needs you It costs £25,000 each
Škoda Transportation Launches 1bn CZK Investment in Pilsen
Harsco Rail Signs Its First Contract with Hungarian Railways
Harsco Rail’s 20 stone grinder (RGH20C2), which removes surface defects on rails and re-profiles the rail head on both rails, is one of the most technologically advanced grinders working today. Fully compliant with all European standards, it easily grinds mainline and switches without any modifications, sustainably operates with an environmentally-friendly
Pilot Project on Digital Automatic Coupling Launches
The German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) has launched a project to demonstrate, test and certify digital automatic coupling (DAC) for rail freight. A consortium of six European partners, led by Deutsche Bahn, has been awarded the project and will now investigate the use of digital automatic coupling
Livery Design: Giving the railway the ‘WOW’ factor
While many transport companies look to external agencies and specialists to develop and maintain their brand and image, some undertake the activity in-house. Virgin Trains was one of the companies that until recently had its own design unit. Steven Knight speaks with creative designer Sam Jessup, whose artistic talents were
Products to Provide Passenger Separation and Promote Physical Distancing
Antimicrobial Scratch Resistant Film SilverGardTM scratch resistant film is designed to inhibit microbial growth and reduce the life span of viruses when applied as a barrier to protect surfaces. Antimicrobial Scratch Resistant Film INPS © INPS AEGIS Protect for High Touch Surfaces AEGIS is a protective shield that doesn’t allow microbes to survive. It is
Tunnel Safety and Security Systems Contract Awarded for Madrid-Asturias High-Speed Line
BAV: Operating Licence for Ceneri Base Tunnel Will Be Issued on Time
First TRAXX MS3 Locomotives Enter Commercial Trial Operation in Czech Republic
“Using this modern locomotive in our fleet will enable us to offer our customers additional services, thanks to its increased power and efficiency. “We are also proud to be the first ones to operate the TRAXX MS3 locomotive, the first locomotive to be fully compliant with the new Czech Electromagnetic Compatibility
Bombardier to Supply BiLevel Cars for Coaster Service
US: Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with North County Transit District (California) to supply BiLevel rail cars. The North County Transit District will use the eleven new commuter rail cars for its COASTER service, a service Bombardier currently also operates. Bombardier and the NCTD signed the contract on 7 July, after
Rail Baltica Receives Additional EU Funding
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Committee voted to grant the Rail Baltica Global project an additional 184 million euros of CEF financing. These funds have now been received by Rail Baltica and are to be invested in the project until 2024. Added to this sum will be 15 percent national co-financing,
Anti-Drumming of Rail Vehicles
So That the Peace and Quiet Is Not Left by the Wayside: Our Flame-Retardant Sound Deadening Solution Absorbs Structure-Borne Noise in Trains Solvent-Free Artificial Resin Dispersion Achieves High Acoustic Effectiveness When talking about travel comfort, it’s not only speed, comfortable seating and legroom that are important, so too does a feeling of
Alstom Orders Up on Last Year Despite Coronavirus
Alstom has released its financial results for Q1 of 2020/2021, covering the period 1 April–30 June. During that period it took 1,651 million euros worth of orders compared to 1,620 million euros for the same period the previous year. Two primary orders responsible for these favourable numbers are the metro system
DB Orders 30 New ICE Trains from Siemens for €1 Billion
Deutsche Bahn is investing one billion euros in 30 new ICE trains. They are to enter passenger service starting in 2022. From 2022 onwards 30 new ICE trains will join the existing fleet of DB’s high-speed trains. The contract, worth around 1 billion euros, has gone to Siemens Mobility. Deutsche Bahn
ProRail and Alstom to Test ATO on Shunting Locomotive
The Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail and French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom will test Automatic Train Operation (ATO) equipment on a Lineas shunting locomotive. Starting in the Netherlands in 2021, this will be the first European test of automated shunting, which is a central development for bringing about a digital railway. A
Moldova: CFM Takes Possession of 12 Diesel Locomotives
Financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union allowed Moldova’s state-owned rail operator Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM) to acquire twelve diesel locomotives, which have now arrived in the capital, Chisinau. These locomotives, by virtue of being more modern, are
Tyseley: Shaping the future of main line steam?
Express steam trains working out of Birmingham, hauled by Great Western-designed 4-6-0s such as ‘Castle’ No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, is the unique selling point of the Vintage Trains Community Benefit Society. ROBIN COOMBES As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope
Keeping Steam on the Network: Tyseley: Shaping the future of Main Line Steam?
As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope talks to Tyseley’s Michael Whitehouse about Vintage Trains’ bid to become an independent train-operating company owned by the general public. ONE year ago The Railway Magazine presented an in-depth look at the strategic vision laid
Apollo 11: The Mission to the Moon
This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11. Lift-off occurred at 9.32am local time, 8.32am in Houston or
National Railway Museum & Locomotion announce return
The National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shildon, County Durham have announced plans to reopen to the public this summer. Locomotion will reopen on Tuesday 28 July and the National Railway Museum will reopen the following week on Tuesday 4 August. Both sites have undergone a rigorous cleaning regime prior
Siemens wins Edinburgh trams extension contract
HS2 JV Mace Dragados Begins Work on Euston Station
With possession of the Euston site having moved to Mace Dragados, they can prepare for the start of construction. For example, there is new welfare accommodation, ensuring that social distancing will be possible. The piling work for the basement wall of the station will start before large-scale excavations and substructure
Germany Funds €500m Berlin-Szczecin Railway Upgrade
The German Federal Government and the Federal States of Berlin and Brandenburg will invest 480 million euros in upgrading the railway line between Berlin and the Polish city of Szczecin. The works will affect the section between Angermünde and the German-Polish border and will commence in 2021. The Federal Government is
CommScope Introduces Wireless Rapid Deployment Unit for On-Demand Wireless Connectivity
Powerful high-speed solution for immediate wireless connectivity anywhere CommScope recently announced the Wireless Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) for quickly delivering a safe, reliable, and high-speed Wi-Fi, or other wireless networks. The RDU was developed by the CommScope Professional Services Team in response to a growing demand for a mobile Wi-Fi solution providing
Monday essay: look, no driver
Boris Johnson risked re-igniting a storm when he advocated driverless trains on the London Underground while on a visit to Siemens’ future train-building works at Goole. Rail unions are not in favour, but recently-designed new trains for the Underground include provision for automatic and even driverless working. Sim Harris describes
Taipei: Alstom to Supply Integrated Metro System for Line 7 Extension
Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the integrated metro system for the extension of Line 7 of the Taipei Metro. Alstom, in a consortium with Taiwanese engineering and contracting services company CTCI, has signed a contract for the Phase Two extension of Line 7 of Taipei’s Metro. The contract
Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series
Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver. In an eight-part video series, Tales from the Track, Avanti showcase the West Coast Main Line from inside the driver’s cab of an iconic Pendolino – filmed during lockdown. Using a front-mounted
Alstom to Submit Commitments to EC for Bombardier Transportation Acquisition
Alstom formally notified to European Commission in June 2020 of its intention to acquire Bombardier Transportation. Now it says it will submit commitments to the EC as part of that intention. The French rolling stock manufacturer engaged in some preliminary discussions with the Commission, after which it has now announced its
RMT demands state help to protect Eurostar jobs
IT'S been revealed that Eurostar is the latest victim of the pandemic and is seeking to save money by cutting working hours, following sharp falls in revenue. The RMT has responded by demanding government support ‘to protect jobs and services that are vital to Britain's economic future’. The union, which is
Researchers solve long-standing myth of the Hetton locomotive
Dr Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson with the Hetton locomotive. Photo: Ian Richardson Researchers in County Durham have solved one of the longest standing early railway mysteries that disproves claims linking a Hetton Colliery locomotive to George Stephenson. Dr Michael Bailey and Peter Davidson have proved that the locomotive was not built
Eurostar Amsterdam to London treaty formally signed
THE treaty allowing full customs and security procedures for Eurostar passengers at Amsterdam and Rotterdam has been formally signed, said the Department for Transport. The first demonstration train for invited London-bound guests which avoided the need for a change of train at Brussels ran on 4 February, and at the time