Deutsche Bahn Response to Suspected Coronavirus Cases Should the authorities identify a suspected coronavirus case, the relevant part of the train will be sealed off and professionally cleaned and disinfected. The passengers will be informed by train staff to leave their contact details so that the authorities can get in touch
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Latvia Hosts 5th Track Access Charges Summit
Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO
Rail Baltica Estonia has appointed the Telekom executive Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO, effective 1 March. Tõnu Grünberg is a senior executive with a lot of experience in the telecommunications and information technology sector. His CV includes CTO of Telia Estonia, group CTO of TeliaSonera Eurasia and CEO of Ucell in
First Hydrogen Train Arrives in the Netherlands
Night-Time Test Drives The night-time test drives will take place between 27 February and 14 March. There will only be test crew on board at the time. DEKRA, a vehicle inspection agency based in Stuttgart, will be involved in these tests as the independent test organisation. The test drives will give ProRail
EC: Rail Freight Operator CFR Marfa Received Illegal Aid
The rail freight market in Romania is very competitive. There are a significant number of private operators and some of them have obtained a sizeable market share following the market liberalisation in 2007. In March 2017 the Association of Romanian Private Rail Freight Operators filed a formal complaint with the
OEBB Makes Neulengbach Station Accessible
Another central component will the tactile guidance system for the visually impaired. OEBB will further install new platform roofs and waiting rooms on both platforms, which will protect passengers from heat, the cold, rain, snowfall and wind, making their dwell time more pleasant overall. The existing access routes for passengers and the
UWC Sggrs80 Standard Gauge Flat Cars Pass Testing
The Sggrs80 six-axle articulated flat cars United Wagon Company is manufacturing for Deutsche Bahn have successfully passed homologation and certification testing in Europe. The test results mean that UWC can start the official certification procedure with the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), which will in turn allow it to fulfil
6 Important Rail Industry Innovation Ideas for 2020
1. Augmented Reality and Holographic Projection for Rail Augmented reality (AR) was something that’s been in the pipeline for the rail industry for several years. It took some major steps forward a few years ago when Keolis Commuter Services launched smart glasses that allowed staff in the field to transmit images
UK Government to Invest £2.5m in CrossCountry
The UK Rail Minister announced a 2.5 million GBP (3 million euros | 3.25 million USD) investment to fund improvements on CrossCountry Trains. Starting in May 2020 some CrossCountry services will run longer trains, amounting to more than 5,000 additional seats each week. By mid-2021 there should be a further 15,000
Siemens Releases New Images of Goole Rail Manufacturing Site
Siemens Mobility has released computer-generated images of the new train factory and accompanying facilities it intends to build in Goole, East Yorkshire. The development, which would cost up to 200 million GBP (239.5 million euros | 259.7 million USD) has just seen its latest milestone: detailed proposals have been submitted to
DB Supervisory Board Extends Contract for Martin Seiler
Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) supervisory board has extended Martin Seiler’s contract. Martin Seiler, who serves on DB’s Management Board as the Head of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, has had his contract extended until the end of 2025. His existing contract would have expired at the end of 2020, meaning his new
Industry Insider Week 8 2020 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
DB Regio Mitte Modernises Double-Decker Trains | Rolling Stock DB Regio Mitte will modernise 54 Bombardier Twindexx double-decker trains that operate on the Frankfurt-Limburg connection on the RE20 and RB22 services. Three of these 54 trains have already returned to passenger service. Deutsche Bahn says that all 54 will have been
SBB ICN Intercity Tilting Trains to Undergo Full Refurbishment
SBB will modernise its entire fleet of ICN Intercity Tilting Trains, making this the largest vehicle refurbishment programme for long-distance rolling stock in the history of SBB. The 44 Intercity Tilting Trains were delivered to SBB between 1999 and 2005. Now, after they have each travelled an average of six million
Ceneri Base Tunnel Gets Go-Ahead for Test Operations
The approval issued by BAV to AlpTransit Gotthard AG is confirmation that traction power equipment can be switched on and test operations can begin. Following the final preparatory works, ATG will perform these tests between March and the end of August. The tests will check that all the relevant systems
HS2 releases new images of Old Oak Common station
Photo: HS2/PA Wire HS2 has released new images and designs of its west London station. Old Oak Common will have six high-speed platforms and eight platforms for conventional trains such as Crossrail and services to Wales and the west of England. The platforms will be linked by a bridge while the station concourse
These Are Europe’s Top 10 Stations
European Railway Station Index 2020 Winners The top 10 stations are: London St Pancras Zurich Central Station Leipzig Central Station Roma Termini Munich Central Station Hamburg Central Station Berlin Central Station Milan Central Station Moscow Kazansky Frankfurt Central Station European Railway Station Index 2020 Categories To create the index, the Consumer Choice Center looked at Europe’s 50 largest railways stations and ranked them
Polarteknik Oy Acquires Train Door Solutions Ltd
Polarteknik Oy, based in Huittinen, Finland, provides door systems, partition walls and components for leading railway OEM manufacturers such as Hitachi, Bombardier, Siemens, Alstom and Stadler. Polarteknik has been supplying door systems for the UK market for more than 20 years and has worked closely with Train Door Solutions since
Alstom and Bombardier Sign Acquisition MoU
Following the confirmation that Alstom was indeed in talks with Bombardier to acquire Bombardier Transportation, Alstom and Bombardier announced they had signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing that Alstom would acquire 100 percent of Bombardier Transportation from Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ). The two companies
Alstom to Equip 19 ICE 1 Trains with ETCS
Deutsche Bahn AG has commissioned Alstom to retrofit 19 first-generation ICE trains (ICE 1) with the latest ETCS signalling technology. The contract is worth in excess of 10 million euros (10.8 million USD). Alstom says it will complete it by September 2021. Alstom has previously retrofitted 39 ICE 1 trains for
Industry Insider Week 7 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Alstom Confirms Bombardier Acquisition Rumours
Alstom has released a statement responding to rumours that it was in acquisition talks with Bombardier. It confirmed it was exploring this option but did not give anything further away at this time. This is the latest attempt by European rail companies to combine forces in the face of growing Chinese
Green Light for Panama Metro Line 2 Extension
The ministers also agreed to a 1.5 million PAB (1.4 million euros | 1.5 million USD) contract between Metro de Panamá and the consortium consisting of Thales SIX GTS France SAS and Sofratesa de Panama. This contract is for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the telecommunications equipment for Line
Scrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.4m
Scrap metal dealer visits February 2020. Photo: Network Rail Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal. Latest figures reveal more than 400 incidents of metal theft on the railway between London Euston and Carlisle in the
Passengers warned of rail disruptions as Storm Dennis approaches
Tree blocking all lines at Four Ashes in Staffordshire. Photo: Network Rail Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday. Dennis is likely to disrupt some rail journeys between London Euston, the West Midlands and Chilterns, Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria. With river levels high,
From the Archive: Britain joins the European high-speed network
Didcot Railway Centre gala to ‘deliver the goods’ this weekend
1913-built Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons No. 31 is seen with a goods train on Didcot’s branch line. Photo: Frank Dumbleton The new Didcot Railway Centre season opens this weekend (February 15-16) with the ‘Delivering The Goods’ steam and diesel gala event. Demonstration freight trains and wagon movements will
CAF Wins Contracts with VY and HKL in Norway and Finland
CAF has won contracts worth more than 100 million euros in Norway (with VY) and Finland (with Helsingin kaupungin liikennelaitos). CAF Contract with VY In Norway, the Swedish subsidiary of CAF Group, Euromaint, has signed a 9-year contract with VY for the maintenance of the fleet that will run on the Bergen
Industry Insider Week 6 2020 · 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 6 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts | Infrastructure Network Rail has awarded signalling contracts covering different regions of the UK to Alstom, Siemens Mobility, and Hitachi in partnership with Limbrooke Services Ltd. These
Danish State Railways Orders Talgo 230 Trainsets
Talgo says one of the reasons it won the contract following an international competitive tender was because its trains are both lightweight and efficient. The trains for Danish State Railways will be based on the Talgo 230 intercity platform, a model already selected by German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn
Storm Ciara blocked lines and damaged trains
Updated 12.00 10 Feb. THE clear up after Storm Ciara is under way, but fallen trees and other debris have blocked lines and damaged trains. Passengers were urged not to travel unless absolutely necessary on Sunday, while the storm was at its height. Network Rail warned that while the strongest winds were expected
Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts
UK: Infrastructure manager Network Rail has awarded CP6 signalling contracts worth several billion GBP to make the rail network more reliable. The signalling contracts will be delivered over the course of Control Period 6, Network Rail’s current five-year budget cycle. The works will improve the reliability of the signalling systems and
Train delay compensation needs ‘shake-up’, says watchdog
PASSENGER watchdog Transport Focus says passengers often find it too difficult to claim compensation if their train is late or cancelled. It is launching a publicity campaign today using cinema advertisements, station posters and social media to explain that compensation is available, often after a delay of just 15 minutes, although
Sarajevo Gets €20m Loan to Overhaul Tramline
The EBRD Green Cities programme will boost public transport in Sarajevo. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Ministry of Finance and Treasury of Bosnia and Herzegovina signed to loan agreements under the EBRD Green Cities programme to improve public transport in Sarajevo. The first loan is for
Alstom Wins Contract for Coradia Continental BEMUs
Alstom will manufacture, deliver and maintain 11 Coradia Continental battery-electric trains (BEMUs) for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS), with the support of Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL), the two authorities responsible for the Leipzig-Chemnitz route for which the new trains are intended. The contract is worth around 100 million euros (110 million
Stadler KISS Trains to Operate DB IC2 Services
Starting in March, Deutsche Bahn will operate 17 Stadler KISS double-deckers under its IC2 service. Deutsche Bahn announced it was purchasing the 17 trains, which had been operating for Westbahn in Austria, in July 2019. They will build up the company’s existing vehicle fleet, especially in line of recent news that
Eurostar sets its sights on more growth
EUROSTAR chief executive Mike Cooper has told Railnews that he is delighted with the launch of through trains from Amsterdam to London, and is hoping that the next stage of Eurostar’s development will see its route network extended into Germany. A key factor is the proposed merger of Eurostar and Thalys,
New Direct Amsterdam-London Eurostar from April
Eurostar has been running direct services from London to Amsterdam since 2018. To mark the new direct service, the inaugural Eurostar departed Amsterdam for London at 7:48am on 4 February. A week later, on 11 February, passengers will be able to buy tickets for the new service. Tickets will start at
First Eurostar leaves Amsterdam for London
Industry Insider Week 5 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 5 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress | Science & Technology ADIF, the rail infrastructure manager in Spain, has become the eighth member to partner with Eress, the European Partnership for
Deutsche Bahn Halts Acceptance of IC2 Trains
The 2020 Railway Forum: Future Transport in Saudi Arabia
Darren Davis, CEO of Maaden, explained that the Kingdom has investment incentives such as abundant mineral resources and energy sources, in addition to the traditional pillars of investment based on providing security and safety, as well as growing awareness in the local community, and future development plans. Matthias Schubert, Executive Vice
Skoda Signs Warsaw Metro Train Contract
Chancellor Sajid Javid expected to back HS2 rail project
Chancellor Sajid Javid is set to throw his support behind HS2 ahead of a key meeting with Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. It is understood that having reviewed costs and alternatives the Chancellor will “broadly back” the high-speed line from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Downing Street declined to rule
Chancellor Sajid Javid backs HS2 rail project
Chancellor Sajid Javid has thrown his support behind HS2 in a key meeting with Boris Johnson and Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. It is understood that having reviewed costs and alternatives the Chancellor “broadly backs” the high-speed line from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Downing Street declined to rule out that Mr
Railtrail Tours: Focus on Steam 2020
Railtrail Tours’ brand new ‘Focus on Steam’ 2020 programme features over 25 UK and Europe steam tours, including a new USA option. There will be a variety of short five-day trips of UK steam railways, including miniature to standard gauge. The UK programme kicks off at Easter with two tours departing
DB to Make 12.2 Billion Infrastructure Investment in 2020
The German state railway operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) says it will invest 12.2 billion euros in its infrastructure in 2020. It will improve tracks, stations and bridges nationwide. Over the course of 2020 Deutsche Bahn will renew 1,800km of track and 1,900 points, modernise 160 bridges and upgrade 800 stations. The
East Midlands: Preserved railways, museums and centres
The East Midlands is a large and varied area, and its contribution to railway preservation is equally eclectic. The premier preserved steam railway is undoubtedly the Great Central Railway, with its length of double-track mainline. The line should one day connect with the GCR Nottingham to give a heritage line from
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline
As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
Holocaust Memorial Day: 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz camp
Photo: Keith Fender/The Railway Magazine Today marks Holocaust Memorial Day, 75 years since 27 January 1945, when Soviet troops entered and liberated the Auschwitz death camp. The darkest episode in the history of world railways undoubtedly centres around the role they were forced to play in the transport of civilians to Nazi death
ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress
Northern franchise likely to end within days
TRANSPORT SECRETARY Grant Shapps is reported to be preparing an announcement about the ending of the Northern franchise, which seems likely to be made on Thursday. The chances of the present Arriva Trains North contract being replaced by a shorter-term alternative are now being discounted in favour of a complete return
DB Cargo Purchases 50 Toshiba Hybrid Locomotives
DB Cargo is purchasing 50 Toshiba hybrid locomotives to make its shunting fleet more sustainable. This will make its overall rail freight operations more environmentally friendly. Following a successful feasibility study on the joint development of a new hybrid locomotive, DB Cargo is now ordering the first 50 vehicles. The freight
HS2 still faces ‘significant risks’, says Audit Office report
THE project to build high speed lines between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds is falling years behind schedule and costing a lot more than forecast, because both the Department for Transport and the government’s developer HS2 Ltd ‘widely underestimated’ the budgets and completion dates, according to a new report from
Coming Soon: The IRFC 2020 Conference
The opening ceremony will be kicked off by the conference organiser, the OLTIS Group Company; by one of the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament, Mrs Dita Charanzova; European institutions representatives; and representatives of the Czech Chamber of Deputies as well as those of the Czech government. The technical programme is
Bob Harvilla Joins PowerRail Board of Directors
PowerRail, an AAR M-1003 quality certified company, has announced the recent appointment of Bob Harvilla, Vice President of Sales, to the PowerRail Board of Directors. Bob started his career with General Electric Company in May of 1973. During the course of his 22+ years at GE, Bob held various Sales and
23 January: news in brief
Channel Tunnel operator’s revenue hit by Brexit and French unrest CHANNEL TUNNEL operator Getlink has estimated that its revenue in 2019 was reduced by about 18 million Euros, because of the uncertainties surrounding Brexit and social unrest in France. Shuttle revenue was down by 2 per cent to 629.9 million Euros,
DB to Feed Solar Power Directly into Its Traction Network
For the first time Deutsche Bahn will feed solar power directly into its traction power network. Deutsche Bahn and solar panel developer Enerparc have signed a contract for a new solar park in Wasbek, in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The electricity produced by that park will be fed into the
Shapps calls for more information ahead of HS2 decision
Shapps calls more information ahead of HS2 decision
BST Wins Maintenance Contract in China
Bombardier’s joint venture in China, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd. (BST), has won a maintenance contract for 656 high-speed train cars. BST has won a contract with China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) to provide maintenance services for 656 high-speed train cars, equating to 71 trains. BST previously manufactured
Industry Insider Week 3 2020 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Rail Associations Sign Digital Automatic Coupling Charter | Science & Technology VPI, Allianz pro Schiene, NEE, VDB, VDV and UIP signed the Charter on Digital Automatic Coupling in Hamburg on 14 January. These associations are convinced that a strong rail freight sector needs digital automatic coupling. It will encourage a shift
From the Archive: A Dales delight
17 January: news in brief
Bombardier shares plunge as costs rise PROBLEMS with European rail projects have contributed to a one-third fall in Bombardier shares. Parts of its aviation business are also struggling, and the plane-builder is ‘reassessing’ its minority stake in the A220 jet programme, according to Reuters. Bombardier is shedding unprofitable parts of its
Rail Associations Sign Digital Automatic Coupling Charter
The associations’ central goal is for all European freight wagons to couple automatically by 2030 at the latest. Freight trains must be digitally connected throughout, from the locomotive to the last wagon. The associations recognise, however, that a Europe-wide rollout of Digital Automatic Coupling is both complex and expensive. The
PALFINGER Develops Wheelchair Lifts for Regional Trains in Germany
Palfinger develops wheelchair lifts for the modernization of the regional train VT612 of Deutsche Bahn. Palfinger Tail Lifts in Germany was awarded from Deutsche Bahn for the redesign project of the VT612 series. In total 70 vehicles will have wheelchair lifts, so called Trainlifts. There were several challenges: the entry-level situation in
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway going from strength to strength
ERTMS: 200km/h Tests on Warsaw-Gdansk Line
Management Change at Robel Business Unit Service & Support
Service as Vocation – the Career Steps of Karl Oberreiter 2018 – 2019: Emco GmbH, Head of Global Service 2011 – 2017: Palfinger Marine GmbH, Managing Director 2008 – 2010: Palfinger Platforms GmbH, Managing Director 2004 – 2007: Palfinger Europe GmbH, Head of Service 2001 – 2003: Palfinger Produktionstechnik GmbH, Head of Spare Part Supply 1992
HS2 could destroy irreplaceable natural habitats, report warns
Glyn Davis Wood in Warwickshire, more than half of which will be lost to HS2 development. HS2 risks destroying “huge swathes” of irreplaceable habitats, including 108 ancient woodlands. The Wildlife Trusts have said HS2 will damage the ecosystems that could solve the climate emergency. The organisation said in its new report – which
Report claims HS2 would cause ‘vast destruction’ to wildlife
A REPORT from the Wildlife Trusts published today claims that HS2 would cause destruction to natural habitats in England on a ‘vast scale’. The report, entitled ‘What’s the damage? Why HS2 will cost nature too much’, alleges that ‘HS2 will divide and destroy huge swathes of irreplaceable natural habitat and important protected
Deutsche Bahn and UK to Be Official Partners of Greentech Festival 2020
Starting today, the public can vote online for the Green Awards 2020 in the categories Start-Up, Youngster, Innovation, and Impact. Voting will remain open until 14 February. Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen train is one of the innovations that has made it into the Greentech Festival’s Hall of Fame as it
14 January: news in brief
Chaudhry-van der Velde to leave troubled West Midlands THE managing director of West Midlands Trains Jan Chaudhry-van der Velde is leaving the troubled company at Easter ‘to take a career break’. His replacement has been named as WMR director Julian Edwards, who is joining now and will work alongside Mr Chaudhry-van
Industry Insider Week 2 2020 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
South Wales Metro Infrastructure Hub Opens | Infrastructure Transport for Wales has opened the South Wales Infrastructure Hub in Treforest. The hub, which contains both distribution facilities and management offices, will help deliver the next phase of transforming the valley railway lines as part of the South Wales Metro project. This
Ten handy gadgets for rail travellers
For the regular commuter or avid traveller, trains are not always the most convenient of places. Seats can be uncomfortable, amenities are often limited and long journeys can be boring. Here’s a selection of handy gadgets to make those tiresome train journeys just a bit more manageable. 1. Rest in comfort with
LNER says farewell to HST sets as ‘Azumas’ sweep in
South Wales Metro Infrastructure Hub Opens
From the archive: Restoring an armoured Simplex
Greensand Railway Museum Trust (GRMT) was formed in 2000 and completed restoration of Baldwin 4-6-0T WDLR No. 778 to steam in 2007 – the only operational Baldwin class 10-12-D in Britain, indeed the world, in as-built steam locomotive form. Now, the GRMT has its eyes firmly fixed on another ‘war veteran’
Locomotive Services buys Class 86 and 87 from ETL
TWO former West Coast AC electric locomotives have been bought by Locomotive Services Limited from Electric Traction Ltd (ETL). The last mainline Class 87 – No. 87002 Royal Sovereign – along with 86101 Sir William A Stanier FRS had been hired by ETL to GB Railfreight for working empty stock from the Caledonian
Hitachi wins £350million order for new West Coast trains
HITACHI’S Newton Aycliffe factory will deliver a new fleet of 23 trains for Avanti West Coast in 2022. The completion of Intercity Express Programme (IEP) and ScotRail Class 385 EMU orders are on the horizon, and the £350million deal is a further boost for the County Durham facility after securing the
January 2020 issue on sale!
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 an insight into the retro look for LNER’s HST finale! Plus, Pacers and Mk4s are scrapped and we have
Last few months for Polish scheduled steam?
SCHEDULED steam passenger trains on the Polish main line may cease completely from mid-2020. The last remaining public passenger mainline steam services anywhere in the world are in Poland, operating from the famous museum depot at Wolsztyn, west of Poznan. The end of Polish steam has been reported previously,
West Coast looks forward with Avanti
By Ben Jones NEW trains, more services and a better customer experience are the priorities for Avanti West Coast (AWC), which replaced Virgin Trains on December 8. First-Trenitalia’s West Coast Partnership joint venture will operate the country’s busiest inter-city railway until March 31, 2031, during which time it will
Alstom Wins Components Contracts in China
Two Alstom joint ventures – Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd (SATEE) and Xi’an Alstom Yongji Electric Equipment Co., Ltd (XAYEECO) – will fit the metro cars and trams with the OptONIX and ONIX 850 traction systems respectively. These systems include VVVF (variable voltage/variable frequency drive), CVS (static converters)
Stadler to Deliver 14 Trams to Darmstadt
Industry Insider Week 1 2020 · 4 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Ipswich museum completes Cambridge horse tram restoration
Final trains operate at Bursledon Brickworks
HAMPSHIRE Narrow Gauge Railway Trust (HNGRT) operated public trains for the final time at Bursledon Brickworks museum, near Southampton, on October 27. After being actively involved in preservation for 58 years the organisation is now being wound up and its assets distributed to other narrow gauge lines (RM Nov).
Deutsche Bahn Steps Up Bridge Renewal Works for the 2020s
Twin 4-6-0s for Quainton Road as ‘Owsden’ moves from Swindon
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Railway Centre (BRC) is the official home to a pair of Hawksworth ‘Modified Hall’ 4-6-0s after adding semi-restored No. 6984 Owsden Hall to its list of resident locos. The surprise news that owner Trevor Westbury was transferring No. 6984 from the Swindon & Cricklade Railway (S&CR) to Quainton was announced
IT-TRANS 2020: The Next Milestone in Your Digital Transformation
Beginning in 2008, the key players from the industry descend on Germany’s Silicon Valley to present their developments and discuss the digital concepts and solutions that are redefining the way passengers travel. From micromobility and Big Data to Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things, IT-TRANS demonstrates where digital solutions can
Bombardier JV to Build 160 CR400AF Train Cars for China
Bombardier Transportation’s joint venture, Bombardier Sifang Transportation Ltd (BST), has won a contract from China Railway for 160 CR400AF cars. These new Chinese-standard high-speed train cars will operate on China’s growing high-speed rail network. The 160 cars will be put together into ten 16-car trainsets and will operate at 350km/h. In
From the archive: Five decades of the Foxfield Railway
Türkiye Çin’e ‘ihracat treni’ gönderecek
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) Genel Müdürü Ali İhsan Uygun, 6 Kasım’da Çin yük treninin Marmaray’dan geçerek Prag’a ulaşmasının ardından trenlerin devamının geleceğini belirterek "Ülkemizin farklı sektörlerine ait ürünlerin de yer aldığı bir ihracat trenini yakın zamanda Çin’e uğurlamayı planlamaktayız." dedi. TCDD Genel Müdürü Uygun, tarihi İpek Yolu’nun yeniden canlandırılması inisiyatifi
Fred Dibnah Remembered | ‘Nut Roast’ and the Red Rose Steam Society
From the Archive: P B WHITEHOUSE
In the seventh of our series on the writers and artists who influenced the present generation of rail enthusiasts, Robert Humm recalls the life and times of the photographer, film maker, and pioneer preservationist Patrick Whitehouse. A phenomenon of the golden age of railway enthusiasm – those four decades of the
The big bird that flew too far: Part 2
Deutsche Bahn to Invest 12 Billion in New Trains by 2026
Deutsche Bahn says that the total investment it is making in new trains until 2026 is 12 billion euros. Of this, 8.5 billion will go towards long-distance vehicles and 2.7 billion to redesigning and acquiring vehicles for Germany’s big five S-Bahn networks. Lastly, DB Regio will spend around 1 billion
Industry Insider Week 50 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Franco-Swiss CEVA Railway Line Opens
On 12 December passengers travelled on the Franco-Swiss CEVA line for the first time. CEVA is part of the Léman Express project, Europe’s largest cross-border regional express network. Full services then began on 15 December in line with the new timetable. Authorities from both countries attended the official opening event. The
From the archive: The treasures of Beamish
Mark Smithers visits Beamish Museum, one of the North East’s leading regional heritage attractions, featuring several unique railway exhibits. IN THE January 2016 issue of The Railway Magazine, my feature looked in detail at the Tanfield Railway and its important collection of industrial locomotives, manyof which have a strong connection with