RATP and SNCF Voyageurs have chosen a consortium comprising CAF and Bombardier Transportation to supply new trains for Line B of the RER regional network. The decision was made in collaboration with Île-de-France Mobilités after the budget for the new rolling stock was approved by them in December. The contract is
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Bombardier JV to Maintain 280 High-Speed Train Cars in China
Bombardier’s Chinese joint, Bombardier Sifang (Qingdao) Transportation Ltd (BST), has won a contract with China Railway to deliver maintenance services for 280 high-speed train cars (32 trains). BST maintenance workshop, China © Bombardier The trains were originally manufactured by BST for China’s high-speed network. The contract is worth around 1,24 billion CNY (159
Siemens Mobility to Service Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 4 Trains
IS 600 Revisions The IS 600 revisions require Siemens Mobility to examine the trains’ components and central systems, and perform maintenance activities. These will include the doors, windscreen washer systems, couplings, running and traction bogies, the current collectors, train control systems, brakes and more. The maintenance activities inside the train will
Calls on Government to Protect Eurostar
German Transport Ministry to Fund ERTMS for the First Time
The programme is funding: the equipping of the trains that will operate in the Digital Hub Stuttgart area – S-Bahn trains, regional trains and long-distance trains (to qualify the trains must call at Stuttgart Central Station once a week on average during the support time period) the installation of ERTMS components and
Eurostar: Government urged not to let firm ‘fall between cracks’
Photo: Eurostar Business leaders in London have urged the Government to offer financial assistance to struggling Eurostar. In a letter sent to the the Treasury and Department for Transport on Sunday, campaign group London First warned not to let the cross-Channel rail operator “fall between the cracks of support”. Related articles: It went
Eurostar risks collapse as Covid restrictions bite
Updated 11.22 EUROSTAR is in crisis and reported to be near collapse, after months of very low passenger figures caused by the Covid pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions between Britain and the continent, which have now been tightened again. The operator is running just a couple of trains a day, and
European Commission Publishes 7th Rail Market Monitoring Report
The European Commission has published the seventh monitoring report on the development of the rail market in the European Union, covering data from 2015 to 2018. The data also includes figures from EEA member Norway and former EU member the United Kingdom. Because of the date range of the figures, this
Stadler signs contract for tri-mode locomotives
Updated 11.05 A FRAMEWORK agreement to build 30 tri-mode locomotives has been signed by Stadler and Rail Operations (UK) Ltd. The new mixed-traffic Bo-Bo machines will be based on Stadler’s established Class 68 and Class 88 fleets, but will be able to operate on 25kV or a CATERPILLAR C32 diesel engine. The diesels
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Review Trade Fair ITIE/China 2020
FreiLacke railway coatings on ITIE – The leading trade fair for transport technology in China FreiLacke participated in the 2020 International Transportation Industry Expo, ITIE exhibition with 122 exhibitors occupying 30000sq. meters, held in Hangzhou International Expo Center from December 4th to 6th, 2020. ITIE with the support of Zhejiang Provincial
Stadler to Deliver Rescue Trains to OEBB
Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for up to 20 new fire-fighting and rescue trains. At the same time OEBB has placed an order for an initial five units. Stadler and the infrastructure arm of OEBB signed a framework agreement on the development, manufacture, delivery and
FreiLacke: Paint Industry under Pressure
Paint industry under pressure: price explosion for epoxy resins – supply shortages exacerbate situation on raw materials market The German paint industry is struggling with peak prices for epoxy resins. For the sector, prices on the world market have risen so sharply in recent weeks that, in addition to the corona
Alstom urges closing of ‘green gaps’ in British urban transport
ALSTOM has published a report which recommends new tram systems in a number of British cities as a way of making urban transport greener. This would be alongside the introduction of up to 400 hydrogen-powered trains. The areas identified by Alstom range from Tees Valley in the north east to Plymouth
Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Enter Service in Kaohsiung
The trams are fully low floor. They have double doors for better accessibility and passenger flow. They also have large bay windows, ergonomic, spacious seats and large passenger information displays. The Citadis trams use ground charging coupled with Citadis Ecopack technology. One of the ways in which Alstom has increased the
Eastern leg of HS2 is ‘critical’, government told
THE West Yorkshire Combined Authority is telling the government that improving transport connections for its region is ‘critical’ to improving ties between the nations of the United Kingdom, and that these connections include HS2 to Leeds. The submission, to the Union Connectivity Review and its chairman Sir Peter Hendy, follows an assessment
Monday essay: a high speed problem
Stadler to Deliver New EMUs for Ticino’s Centovalli Railway
Stadler has won a contract to supply eight electric multiple units for the Centovalli railway (also known as the Valle Vigezzo railway in Italy) that connects Domodossola in Italy with Locarno in Switzerland. The new electric trains will replace the existing rolling stock on the line starting in 2023. The contract
Severn Valley Railway welcomes 4930 Hagley Hall boiler home
Photos: Bob Sweet The Severn Valley Railway has welcomed back the overhauled boiler of its flagship locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall, following extensive works at Northern Steam Engineering. The return of the boiler marks 18 months of work by Northern Steam Engineering, who previously built a brand new tender tank for Hagley
Grade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment
The National Railway Museum’s Station Hall is set to receive a £500,000 refurbishment, thanks to the Friends of the National Railway Museum. The charity organisation which supports the work of the museum, has raised £300,000 from members to develop and refresh Station Hall’s permanent exhibition, which is housed inside the
Hancock brands those who packed trains out of London ‘irresponsible’
Photos: PA Media Passengers who crowded on to trains to escape the tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in London have been branded “totally irresponsible” by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Mr Hancock condemned the busy scenes on Saturday night which came after the Prime Minister announced tougher coronavirus measures for the capital. Extra
Dewley Hill refusals turns heritage railways to imported coal
Newcastle City Council has refused planning permission for a new surface coal mine at Dewley Hill. The decision means an end to UK-based coal production, and has dashed the hopes of Britain’s heritage railways, who need affordable coal to continue operating. Earlier this week, we reported how the Heritage Railway
Alstom Wins Contract for New Toulouse Metro Line
The Toulouse Metropole has chosen Alstom to supply the system for the city’s third metro line. The new line, measuring 27km in length, will be called Toulouse Aerospace Express. The contract is worth 470 million euros. Should all of the contract options be called, the total order value could rise to
Zonegreen Depot Safety on Right Wavelength
Rail safety specialists, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, have launched the new MK III control panel for their flagship depot protection system that uses the latest contactless technology. The new road end control panel offers a fast, efficient way to operate the firm’s Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS), via an RFID interface. Zonegreen’s new RFID
Network Rail launches major Christmas projects
WHILE millions of people are looking forward to turkey and treats, thousands of Network Rail workers will be spending their Christmas on the track instead. Among the many projects which will be undertaken between Christmas Eve and the New Year, the East Coast Main Line upgrade will be continuing and London
Efficient Cleaning of Railway Parts
Advice for an Economical and Energy-Efficient Cleaning Process Efficient cleaning of rail components as a success factor for maintenance and new component production. Free online seminar especially for railway companies on January 27 and 28, 2021 © BvL When planning cleaning processes in the maintenance and new component production of rail components, it is
SNEAK PEAK of Bombardier’s First Car Body for Dresden
Ceneri Base Tunnel Officially Open Completing the NRLA
The Ceneri Base Tunnel in Switzerland, the last section of the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA) to be built, started operating regular timetable services on Sunday, 13 December. In September the SBB took over the tunnel and is now responsible for its maintenance and train operations. Test services got
Commission Presents Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy The strategy noted several milestones that can measure how on track the European transport system is with these objectives. With regard to rail, the milestones are as follows: 2030:an increase of rail freight traffic of 50 percenta doubling of high-speed rail traffic across Europerail and waterborne-based intermodal
New Night Trains in Europe from 2021
Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB (Austrian Federal Railways) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) have agreed to further collaboration to expand the network of international passenger night trains in Europe. This aim was agreed during the conference of European transport ministers by the four rail bosses Dr Richard Lutz (DB), Andreas Matthä (OEBB),
Bombardier to Modernise Stuttgart S-Bahn Trains
Bombardier Transportation has won a contract to modernise the 430 423-series fleets operating on Stuttgart’s S-Bahn network. The client is DB Regio AG, which holds the operating contract until 2032. Bombardier will provide engineering services to redesign the trains and modernise and deliver three converted prototype vehicles per series as long
Pandrol Opens New Training Academy in Raismes, France
The Pandrol Academy undertaking was developed in 2020 and involved the expansion of Pandrol’s existing training facilities to develop dedicated outside training areas and classrooms, reception areas, and upgraded offices with improved IT and digital tools. Pandrol is working closely with the railway operators to ensure that the Academy is delivering
Mireo Wins German Sustainability Award for Design
Siemens Mobility is among the winners of the German Sustainability Award for Design, in the pioneer category, for its Mireo regional and commuter train. Chosen alongside winners such as Continental and Dyson, Siemens was awarded the prize because the Mireo combined an attractive passenger experience, sustainability and cost-effectiveness on a high
DB Cargo Trials Automatic Shunting Yard Technologies
DB Cargo is trialling two shunting yard technologies – automatic shunting locomotives and automatic brake testing – with seven million euros in support from the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI). The chosen venue for this is the DB Cargo’s shunting yard in Munich-North. DB Cargo shunting yard Munich-North © Deutsche
PREVIEW: December 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 covers first Vivarail train arriving on the Isle of Wight, plus Eurostar and HS1 warn their futures are at risk.
Birmingham New Street’s Christmas Eve meal returns as takeaway
Birmingham New Street’s highly successful Christmas Eve meal for the city’s homeless is returning this year – but with a difference. For the third year running Network Rail is teaming up with award-winning charity Midland Langar Seva Society (MLSS) to provide hot food and festive cheer for those who are
Bombardier Hands over 200th TRAXX Locomotive to Railpool
The 200th TRAXX locomotive is a TRAXX MS2E – the MS stands for multi-system (capable of both AC and DC operations), the 2 stands for second-generation and the E stands for ‘electric’. It is homologated for cross-border operations in seven EU countries: Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Completes 3 Months in Austria
The iLint has been undergoing testing in regular passenger service on OEBB’s regional lines for the past three months and this has been successful. These positive test results follow the Coradia iLint hydrogen fuel cell train’s official approval from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
PALFINGER: Expansion in Sweden
PALFINGER has signed a contract to acquire Hinz Försäljnings AB. The acquisition of PALFINGER’s second largest global independent distribution partner headquartered in Sweden strengthens its presence as an Austrian technology and mechanical engineering company in Sweden’s core market. With its 5 service points, 45 service partners, 71 employees and sales (2019)
First Remote EUROLOCKING Successfully Put into Operation
On the weekend of 28-29 November 2020, a remote EUROLOCKING interlocking system was successfully put into operation for the first time at Transports Publics Fribourgeois (TPF) in Vuadens. First remote EUROLOCKING successfully put into operation © BÄR Bahnsicherung It is especially characterised since it only has an object controller for signals, points and
Brexit: EU Proposes Channel Tunnel Infrastructure and Train Licensing Extensions
The European Commission (EC) has issued a proposal for a regulation to the European Parliament and the Council regarding the cross-border railway infrastructure between the European Union and the United Kingdom and the applicability of train licences issued by the United Kingdom after 31 December 2020. An interim agreement of 2
High-Quality Media Experience Onboard
High-Quality Media Experience Onboard with Optimized 4G Use Ralf Cabos © PaxLife Innovations Ralf Cabos, Founder and CEO of Potsdam-based PaxLife Innovations startup, explains how to answer, with today’s technology, passengers’ evolving demands for increased bandwidth, uninterrupted connectivity and personalised travel experience. Q: PaxLife originally started to connect aircraft passengers to the digital
Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany
Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany: Jure Mikolcic, VDB Vice-President Rolling Stock, CEO of Stadler Pankow GmbH, Member of the Executive Committee of Stadler Rail AG, at the VDB Digital Dialog Forum “Rail Revolution 4.0: Picking up Speed after the Crisis”. Jure Mikolcic: “We’re living in unusual times. We’re currently
Last of Northern’s Pacers departs later than planned
THE last of Northern’s ‘Pacer’ trains, which were built in the 1980s by British Rail to replace ‘first generation’ diesel units on local lines, has been withdrawn almost a year later than had been hoped. The Class 142 unit carried passengers from Kirkby to Manchester Victoria late on Friday afternoon. The
Italy to Get Its First Hydrogen Trains
Italy’s transport operator FNM (Ferrovie Nord Milano) has ordered six hydrogen fuel cell trains from Alstom, with an option for eight further trains, for the Lombardy region. The total contract value is 160 million euros. Alstom says it will make the first train delivery by the end of 2023. Illustration of the
Wearing Personal Warning Devices Improves Safety
Climate change and the resulting vast increase in the environmental awareness of railway infrastructure managers has led to a rise in vegetation management in order to keep tracks from becoming overgrown. Severe storms cause unexpected track closures (due to fallen trees) and at the same time, a reduction in the amount
State Aid: Austria Can Support Passenger and Freight Rail Says EC
The measures are as follows: freight: amendments to the 2020 budget of an existing support scheme that will cover grants for a total estimated 150.7 million euros in 2020 freight: a measure worth around 115.7 million euros to enable Austria to relieve rail freight operators of costs associated with track access charges
RMT claims Eurostar is ‘staring into the abyss’
Cologne to Get 64 Trams from Alstom-Kiepe Electric Consortium
Cologne’s public transport authority, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, KVB, has chosen the consortium comprising Alstom and Kiepe Electric to supply 64 low-floor trams. The order, worth 363 million euros, is based on Alstom’s Citadis platform. Alstom’s share in the contract is 60 percent, Kiepe Electric’s is 40 percent. Rendering of the Alstom Citadis
Pandrol Develops Advanced Sleeper Grip SG60 Model
Pandrol Develops Advanced Sleeper Grip SG60 Model in Partnership with Connys Entreprenad Pandrol has developed a new model of the Sleeper Grip SG60, a tool designed for fast and safe handling of sleepers and rail during tack installation and maintenance. The engineering team at Pandrol’s Centre of Engineering Excellence in Sweden
New Research Says UK Rail Industry Will Face Critical Skills Shortage by 2025
Solving the Challenges of Railway Communications
As urban populations are rapidly growing and road congestion continues to get worse, rail and metro are increasingly becoming the first choice for comfortable and smooth local and long-distance journeys for all levels of society. Pablo Rocha, Regional Sales and Global Transportation Business, DAMM © DAMM But the more people use transportation systems,
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Launch H2goesRail Hydrogen Partnership
German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have set up the H2goesRail partnership to trial hydrogen technology in the rail sector. The two companies want to test a newly developed hydrogen train and refuelling station. Deutsche Bahn is converting one of its maintenance sites in Ulm to enable it
Case Study with Alstom – ASC Sensors Put to the Test
These sections are blocked for the duration of the test, as the trains travel 10 percent faster than normal during the test runs, creating a risk of collision. High Measurement Sensitivity and Broad Frequency Range General-series capacitive acceleration sensors from ASC are highly suitable for test set-ups like Alstom’s thanks to their
Crossrail 2 Issues Update Statement
Crossrail 2, which is promoted by Transport for London and Network Rail, has issued an update statement in light of the current finances of TfL. The funding agreement between the government and TfL from 31 October 2020 contains a commitment by TfL regarding Crossrail 2 that TfL “prioritises safeguarding activity and
CFL cargo Buys 10 Bombardier TRAXX MS Locomotives
The Luxembourg-based CFL cargo has ordered 10 Bombardier Transportation TRAXX MS locomotives as part of its strategy to expand further into the European rail market. The multi-system locomotives, which can operate under both AC and DC electrification of different voltages (15kV and 25kV AC and 1.5kV and 3kV DC) will allow
Ministers consider ‘incentives’ to win back rail travellers after lockdown
Rail travellers may be offered “incentives” to get back on trains once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, peers have been told. Transport minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton said there were many things being considered by ministers to attract passengers back to the railways. ALSO SEE: Avanti West Coast signs up for Rail
Île-de-France Region to Get 13 Additional Tram-Trains
Citadis Dualis Tram-Trains As tram-trains, the Citadis Dualis units connect urban centres with their surrounding suburbs without disruption, as they are able to run on tram lines as well as on regional rail networks. With the same gauge as a tram, these Citadis Dualis tram-trains can operate in towns. Once on
Deutsche Bahn – Cube Office Suites Installation
Encapsulating its pioneering approach to sustainability, Deutsche Bahn, the largest railway operator and infrastructure owner in Europe, has ensured its green credentials are reflected throughout its new Cube office suites at Berlin’s Central Station. With a commitment to using 100% renewable power for all of its rail transports by 2038, the comapny’s eco-friendly ethos is evident in every
The Railway Magazine Christmas Gift Guide 2020!
Christmas is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time to start present hunting yet again. Fortunately, we’ve made your life that bit simpler with our exclusive Christmas Gift Guide! Check out some of these fantastic Railway Magazine picks… Steaming Around Yorkshire This Christmas, watch Steaming Around Yorkshire’s new ‘Decade of
USHSR Publishes 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan
USHSR has released its 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan, which puts forward starting principles and a list of 15 projects it believes the United States should get going on. The 5-Point Plan A new High Speed Rail Development Authority should be established within USDOT, which would oversee the national programme in collaboration
Cummins to Open New Fuel Cell Systems Production Facility in Germany
Cummins to open new fuel cell systems production facility in Germany, strengthening its commitment to hydrogen in Europe Cummins Inc. announced it will open a new facility in Herten, Germany, which will initially focus on the assembly of fuel cell systems for global transportation leader Alstom’s hydrogen trains. As a global power
European Year of Rail 2021 Reaches Provisional Agreement
When the European Commission first proposed the Year of Rail in March 2020, the coronavirus pandemic had not yet highlighted the crucial role of rail in maintaining crucial transport connections for both people and goods. Rail is therefore not just an environmentally mode of transport, it is a critical one. The
Güney Kore’den ‘hyperloop’ teknolojisinde yeni bir rekor
Tamamlandığında insan ve kargo taşımacılığında bir devrim yaratacağı, uçaklardan bile daha hızlı olacağı belirtilen 'hyperloop' teknolojisinde, Hyeploop Virgin’in ardından bir başarı hikayesi de Güney Kore’den geldi. Kore Demiryolları Araştırma Enstitüsü (Korail), çarşamba günü yaptığı açıklamada, yüzen kapsüllerin aşırı yüksek hızla tüplerin içinden geçmesini sağlayan 'hyperloop' teknolojisini kullanarak saatte 1.019 kilometreye ulaştıklarını
Hydrogen Is a Distraction
There is a lot of buzz about hydrogen trains and hydrogen technology at the moment. Hydrogen trains are already in commercial operation in Germany and are being tested in the Netherlands and the UK. And they have their place. However, their contribution to decarbonising transport is tiny and the danger is
High Speed Rail Group: “HS2 Eastern Leg Essential to National Levelling Up Agenda”
Alstom Provides Bombardier Transportation Acquisition Timetable
As part of its financial results for the first half of 2020, Alstom has provided an update on its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation as well as a likely timetable. The European Commission gave the green light for the acquisition on 31 July 2020, conditional upon proposed engagements On 16 September 2020 Alstom
Construction of sea wall to protect Dawlish coastal railway begins
Victoria station marks 100 years since Unknown Warrior burial
New Vegetation Management Scheme Cuts Storm Damage by 25%
Vegetation management at Deutsche Bahn © Deutsche Bahn AG | Claudia Münchow For two years now a team of experts has taken care of the forests along the railway lines. Deutsche Bahn’s vegetation management has been expanded. More than a thousand foresters and other employees are now responsible for ensuring the lineside
Avanti trims West Coast timetable in response to lockdown
AVANTI West Coast is reducing its timetable between London and Manchester and also London and Birmingham in response to the latest lockdown in England. Some operators have said they will not be reducing their timetables during the November lockdown, but Merseyrail is also reducing the frequency on its Southport line to
Athens Metro to Get 20 Metropolis Trains
Alstom, as part of a consortium, will deliver solutions for Metro Line 4 in Athens. Alstom is responsible for providing the rolling stock, signalling and infrastructure solutions, a contract share valued at around 300 million euros. The other consortium partners are Avax and Ghella. Alstom will supply 20 of its Metropolis trains
Casablanca to Get 66 New Citadis X05 Trams
Casa Transports, the company operating Casablanca’s public transport services, has chosen Alstom to supply 66 Citadis X05 trams. The contract signed by the two parties includes an option for a further 22 trams for the city’s lines 3 and 4, which are scheduled to start carrying passengers in late 2023. This
Unipart Group Acquires Comms Design Ltd
Acquisition of Comms Design Ltd is a welcome new addition to Unipart’s portfolio of innovative, entrepreneurial, digital investments. Unipart has announced it has acquired 100% of the share capital of Comms Design Ltd. Comms Design Ltd is based in Harrogate, Yorkshire and is a high-tech design and manufacturing company specialising in electronic
Claims that HS2 costs are soaring are ‘baseless’ says DfT
EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype
The European Commission’s (EC) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has chosen the project FCH2RAIL to begin negotiations for an EU grant agreement for 10 million euros. The funding would come from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which funds research, technological developments and innovation. The aim of the project
Times Microwave Systems Advances European Expansion
Times Microwave Systems Advances Its European Expansion Solidifying a banner year of expansion in Europe, Times Microwave Systems announces a new manufacturing operation in Estonia. This enterprise is a partnership with UK-based sister company Ionix, an Amphenol company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance wiring harnesses and sub-assemblies. Coupled with the recent opening
National lockdown delays Blue Pullman launch
Bucharest Metro to Get New Alstom Metropolis Trains
Eurotunnel Launches Border Pass to Help Mitigate Brexit Red Tape
Severn Valley Railway to close as second national lockdown begins
Following the government announcement of a second national COVID-19 lockdown, the Severn Valley Railway will close from November 5. The Railway’s pubs, cafes and shops will also shut. All customers who have tickets for this period will be offered the chance to rebook during December. The railway has confirmed that tickets
Heritage lines hit by second national lockdown
GWR 2-8-0 No. 2857 and Pannier 0-6-0 No. 7714 at Kidderminster on July 31, during trial runs by the Severn Valley Railway prior to public reopening the next day. The tests were to ensure social distancing measures were working correctly. CHRIS MILNER The announcement of a second national coronavirus lockdown by
Digital Automatic Coupling Project Enters Test Phase
The digital automatic coupling project launched by the German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure earlier this year has entered the test phase. Following the initial phase of fitting 12 freight wagons with four different DAC prototypes, the wagons will now undergo 440 individual tests, which will inform which of the
Train named in honour of Dr Paul Stephenson for Black History Month
Deutsche Bahn Migrates Its Entire IT to the Cloud
Strength Analysis of a Motor Bogie
eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis of a motor bogie and supported the design team with different simulation solutions during the development phase. The analysis was based on the railway standard EN 13749 that describes the relevant load cases that represent different operating conditions of the structure. The loads can be
Handheld Group Moves to New Global Headquarters
This change fits well in a year that began with office expansions in Germany and in the U.S. With the renovation of the foundry, Handheld’s new global headquarters are bright, modern, stylish and custom-built for a company headed for continued growth. Handheld’s lineup of rugged tablets and PDAs is specifically developed for field
Free, unlimited station WiFi to benefit rail passengers
See the Designs for HS2’s Canterbury Works Vent Shaft Headhouse
HS2 Ltd has published updated designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse, which will be located in South Kilburn, London. The compound will consist of four structures which will provide ventilation and emergency access to the 4.5-mile Euston Tunnel between HS2’s London terminus – Euston – and Old Oak Common.
Ground-Breaking for Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains
The ground-breaking ceremony for the hydrogen filling station for passenger trains took place in Germany on 26 October 2020. This filling station is being built in the Industriepark Höchst in the federal state of Hesse. Starting in December 2022, it will provide the hydrogen for the world’s largest fuel cell passenger
Bombardier Signs 3-Year Services Contract Extension with Arriva CrossCountry
Bombardier has won a three-year extension to its services contract to maintain Arriva CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet until 2023. This new contract also includes an option to extend by up to a year. Bombardier-built train for CrossCountry © Bombardier This contract came into force last week and will initially run until
Monday essay: Thank you minister – up to a point
3Squared to Provide ETCS Digital Solutions for Driver Training on ECDP
3Squared already works with the ETCS in mainland Europe, supporting operators and standards teams as drivers, crew and ground staff are transitioned to new ways of working. Using tools such as its RailSmart® EDS, 3Squared supports a wide range of organisations to manage change, create and identify training needs and schedules
HS1 Ltd Launches Sustainability Strategy
HS1 Ltd, the network manager for the High Speed 1 railway line, its stations and associated infrastructure, has published its sustainability strategy, unveiling plans to become the first UK railway run entirely on renewable energy. HS1 Ltd has set itself the climate change goal of being carbon net-zero by 2030 for
mgw Service Uses NEXTSENSE CALIPRI for Preventive Maintenance
That’s why, since recently, CALIPIRI Prime devices of NEXTSENSE are in use. The mobile handheld device is based on the patented CALIPRI principle – a development of the laser light section technology. Thus, user-dependent results are a thing of the past. After all, the automatic roll and tilt correction enables
Stadler to Deliver First-Ever FLIRT to Portugal
Portugal’s state-owned rail operator Comboios de Portugal (CP) and Stadler have signed a contract for 22 FLIRT regional trains. The contract is worth around 158 million euros for Stadler. This will be the first time Stadler is supplying its FLIRT train to the Iberian Peninsula. CP wishes to modernise its fleet of
Alstom Now Fully Certified for Latest Onboard and Trackside ETCS Standards
ETCS is a highly efficient train control system. It cuts down maintenance costs and delivers improvements in safety, reliability, punctuality and capacity. Consequently, ETCS is being used more and more outside of Europe, for example in countries like Australia, India, Taiwan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. The first project that will
HÜBNER to Equip Trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden
The HÜBNER Group can point to four new projects where its new shock-absorbing system for tram front ends will be coming into use: The bus and rail industry supplier will be equipping new trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden with its innovative shock-absorbing system for tram front ends. “Particularly in
Dinmore and more and more!
The locomotives owned by Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd have earned themselves a reputation for reliability and good performance during their various spells in traffic. Yet their owning group retains a relatively low profile, conducting impressive feats largely ‘under the radar’. Gary Boyd-Hope went to meet them. ON June 7 last year
Successful Test Runs for Locomotive Equipped with ERTMS in Norway
In 2021 trains equipped with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Baseline 3 Release 2 will be ready to enter commercial service in Norway. The first locomotive equipped with the system has started undergoing digital test runs, monitored by Bane NOR’s Nyland facility near Oslo. The NSB Di 8 test