Hitachi Rail to Work on World-First Application of ATO over ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to install automatic train operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 technology across Queensland’s new generation rail (NGR) fleet of 75 six-carriage trains. This application of ATO over ETCS will be a world first. Signalling control centre © Hitachi Rail The contract, valued at 107 million AUD (72.49m EUR |
Siemens Delivers Two Brightline Trains to Orlando Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Brightline has welcomed the delivery of two Siemens Mobility trains to operate on the upcoming Orlando extension line. The new vehicles, named ‘Bright Green 2’ and ‘Bright Pink 2’ travelled 3,000 miles from the Siemens Rolling Stock facility in Sacramento, California to Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, south of Orlando International Airport
Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has achieved official industry approval of its supply chain credentials from two independent regulating bodies. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has been awarded the Constructionline Gold standard and endorsement from Safe Contractor, further enhancing its extensive list of accreditations. Mechan first secured Constructionline recognition in 2016,
DB’s 100th ICE 4 Delivered as Part of €10bn Fleet Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has christened its 100th ICE 4 as part of the company’s ten billion EUR investment in expanding its long-distance high-speed fleet. The 100th ICE 4 is a 13-car XXL-ICE. The train has been christened with Rhine water from the state capital and is named ‘Rheinland-Pfalz’, after the German
UK: New West Midlands Metro Extension to Edgbaston Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Passenger tram services have now begun on the Birmingham Westside Metro extension from Library to Edgbaston. A tram test on Broad Street ahead of passenger services launching Trams now operate every 12 to 15 minutes between the city centre and Edgbaston with phase two of the extension taking the line along Broad
SBB Cargo Leases 35 New Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 SBB Cargo has leased 35 new Vectron AC locomotives from manufacturer Siemens Mobility in order to modernise its fleet. The leasing period will begin in 2024 and will run for eight years. SBB Cargo said it was leasing the new locomotives as they would guarantee high vehicle availability and therefore reliable
Italy: New High Speed Rail Services Improve Integration Between Rail and Air Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Three new Trenitalia Frecciarossa services have begun this week, providing direct connections between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the Napoli Centrale and Afragola stations. Italy’s high-speed ETR500 Frecciarossa fleet © Joe Ross These make travel between the airport and Padua, Bologna, Florence and Rome much easier by connecting the destinations to the direct Leonardo
Alstom Awarded Rio de Janeiro Tramway Expansion Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to expand Rio de Janeiro’s VLT (tramway) system. This will offer passengers an integrated terminal connection to a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as well as a connection with the city’s main bus station. An Alstom Citadis tram in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. The expansion announcement
ÖBB and DB Present New Nightjet Couchette Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a modernised couchette car for ÖBB’s Nightjet service in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. As part of the upgrade programme, ÖBB has converted 22 passenger cars from its existing Nightjet train fleet into multifunctional couchette cars that will enhance passenger comfort. The upgraded couchette cars are
Some Potential Winners of ‘Reversing Beeching’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 For nearly half a century, the 6,000 residents of the mid-Devon town of Okehampton did not have a proper railway. Trains west to Plymouth ceased in 1968; a shuttle east to Exeter, which surprised everyone by escaping the Beeching axe, only lasted another four years. After that, it was mostly heritage
Train Operator Northern Introduces LiDAR Tech to Improve Rail Safety and Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Northern is using the same light detection and radar (LiDAR) scanning technology as NASA to improve the safety and efficiency of its fleet. Not only was this technology used by NASA to map out the surface of the moon, it is regularly used by meteorologists to measure both clouds and pollution. Technology
Sweden: CAF Receives Order for 25 Civity Nordic Regional Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Swedish operator SJ AB has ordered 25 CAF Civity Nordic units in a contract valued at 300 million EUR (305.56m USD). This deal includes an option for a further 35 units. The SJ Group is currently upgrading its fleet in order to expand capacity in response to expected growth in demand, in
Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) signalling technology on-board trains operating in Sweden and Norway. Hitachi Rail will design and install the ERTMS digital signalling technology to modernise Tågab’s Scandinavian fleet. This upgrade will improve the fleet’s operational efficiency and
A New Solution for Monitoring the Condition of Track Circuits Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 The digital condition monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before malfunctions cause traffic disruptions. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare has developed a new solution for monitoring the condition of track equipment, such as track circuits. The results of the latest pilot project carried
Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Rail depot equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan will be key to improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance teams working on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The specialist manufacturer is designing lifting and handling products for the South Gosforth Traction Maintenance Depot in
SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 SüdLeasing GmbH has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on behalf of SBB Cargo International. The new locomotives will be equipped with Siemens Mobility’s XLoad package, which has been developed to improve traction performance and carry greater trailer loads. With this package, trains on the North-South Corridor will be able
How Skeleton & ZRT Power Locomotives Under All Weather Conditions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 It is spring now, but after an unusually cold winter in many countries, several companies are already thinking about their next winter preparedness measures. In the rail sector, one of the key issues is the ability to start diesel-electric locomotives because batteries are one of the most vulnerable items under cold
Siemens expands Goole factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility is expanding its £200 million rail village in Goole with a new £7 million component building, creating up to 30 jobs. Business minister Lee Rowley celebrated the investment when he signed a steel sheet during a visit to the site. The component building is set to open next
Alstom Transfers ETR 1000 Platform to Hitachi Rail Following Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20220 Alstom has transferred Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the ETR 1000 high-speed train platform to Hitachi Rail, following the French rolling stock manufacturer’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January 2021. The transfer of the ETR 1000 platform – formally known as the V300 ZEFIRO – was part of Alstom’s commitments to the
Transport for Wales Unveils New Trains Built by CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Transport for Wales (TfW) has unveiled a new fleet of trains that are set to improve rail transport in Wales. The first new Class 197 train was revealed to the public on Friday 1 July at Chester railway station after being assembled at CAF’s Factory in Newport. The new trains have been
Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Speed Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Hitachi Rail is installing a world-first live monitoring system on Great Western Railway’s (GWR) high-speed fleet to provide digital data on train wheelset performance. The wireless technology will be fitted to 93 intercity trains, marking the first time that Hitachi’s ‘Perpetuum Onboard’ wireless technology will be deployed to monitor all wheelset
Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? By Ilse Vermeij, Rail Product Manager Testing, Ricardo System Integration Testing is an important part of verifying whether a complex system has been correctly implemented. I believe the V-model remains the best way to illustrate the process (see
Digital East Coast to go ahead with �1bn budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 THE government has confirmed that the upgrade to ETCS on the East Coast Main Line is to go ahead, with a budget of more than £1 billion. The digital system has been under test for some time on part of the Hertford Loop, controlled from laboratories at Hitchin. ETCS will
Berlin’s S46 Line Switches to New S-Bahn Trains Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Berlin S-Bahn has switched its S46 line (Königs Wusterhausen – Westend) to its new class 483/484 vehicles ahead of schedule. These were designed and built by Stadler Germany and Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Deutsche Bahn (DB). S-Bahn Berlin departing Berlin Central Station © S-Bahn Berlin Fourteen four-car units trains began operating on the
Germany: Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Hydrogen-Powered Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received its first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains. First hydrogen-powered trains for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region The manufacturer has been awarded a contract from Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) for seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains. These will operate on the Heidekrautbahn network (RB27) in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. The
Germany: CAF to Supply Additional Battery-Powered Trains for NWL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Rail transport provider Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) has extended its contract with CAF for the supply of an additional 10 battery-powered Civity BEMU trains for the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany. The contract extension is valued at approximately 170 million EUR and also includes fleet maintenance of the new vehicles for a
Knorr-Bremse to Equip ICE Trains with Braking and Entrance Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Knorr-Bremse has been contracted to supply the braking and entrance systems for 43 Deutsche Bahn ICE 3neo trainsets ordered from Siemens Mobility. Siemens Mobility will manufacturer the units following Deutsche Bahn’s option call for an additional 43 trainsets. This option was included in a 2020 contract for an initial 30 high-speed
Germany: Stadler to Deliver 28 TINA Trams to Rostock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Stadler has been awarded a contract to deliver 28 TINA trams to Rostocker Straßenbahnen AG (RSAG) in Rostock, Germany. This is Stadler’s third contract for its latest-generation of tram railcars, which can accommodate 221 passengers, with 75 seated. The 32-metre vehicles have spacious interiors, large panoramic windows and an integrated passenger
HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The facility will be used to maintain, service and store HS2 trains, as well as housing the main control centre for the entire HS2 network. The site includes the maintenance building, the
Amtrak Takes Up Option for 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Amtrak has taken up the option to order a further 50 Charger locomotives from Siemens Mobility as it continues to replace its fleet of P40 and P42 diesel-electric locomotives with more energy efficient vehicles. Amtrak orders 50 more Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility © Amtrak / Mike Armstrong The initial order for
Three Components of a Connected Rail Ecosystem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Three Components of a Connected Rail Ecosystem By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader – Power Systems With 200 billion Internet of Things (IoT) objects humankind has today1, connectivity is embedded at every aspect of our lives. When it comes to connectivity within the transportation sector, highway vehicles such as cars, trucks and
Come See INPS Group at InnoTrans Hall 8.2 Booth 480 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Offering Unique Solutions to the Rail Industry With the ever changing evolution of transportation especially in rail, engage with a company that addresses your current and future needs. INPS Group is a global supplier to the industry. With operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, we serve both the domestic and international markets.
Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Heavy lifting and handling specialist, Mechan, has transformed the centre of a busy London rail depot into a multi-purpose maintenance space. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has designed a bespoke wheel drop for the East Ham Train Depot, operated by South Essex and London rail operator, c2c Trenitalia,
France: CAF to Supply 60 Trams to Montpellier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 CAF has been selected to supply a new fleet of trams for the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole region in France. Under the contract, which is valued at over 200 million EUR, CAF will supply the surrounding areas of Montpellier with 60 Urbos platform 7-module trams, as well as a possible 17 additional
Italy: GTS Rail Orders 20 Additional Traxx DC3 Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Alstom has signed an agreement to deliver a further 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives to Italy-based GTS Rail. New Traxx DC3 locomotive on the tracks. © Alstom Known as the E.494 in Italy, the DC3 is Alstom’s latest generation of high-power electric locomotive and has been designed to maximise efficiency, minimise maintenance, and
Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform By Jonny Simkin, CEO Public Transit’s Future Is the Norm in Other Industries Today Over the last 10 years, organizations have made enormous strides in meeting consumers’ needs for fast, convenient options in an increasingly connected world. Mobility solutions powered by modern, cloud-based technology such
Shapps says rail strikes are ‘incredible act of self-harm’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Transport secretary Grant Shapps has spoken out against the impending rail strikes during a visit to Hornsey depot in north London. The depot is run by Siemens, and used to maintain the large fleets of Siemens units which run on Govia Thameslink Railway. Mr Shapps has declined to hold direct talks with
Taiwan: EMU3000 Receives Prestigious Design Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Hitachi and the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) have jointly received the 2022 iF Design Award for the EMU3000 electric intercity express train. The EMU3000 The EMU3000 can be seen in operation throughout Taiwan. In January 2019 Hitachi Rail received an order worth 160 billion JPY (1.11bn EUR | 1.19bn USD) for 600
Switzerland: SBB Orders 7 Additional Stadler Giruno Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 The Swiss rail operator SBB has ordered seven additional Giruno trains from manufacturer Stadler. SBB wishes to expand its international offering into Germany, most likely from 2026. To do that, its trains need to have the ability to run on Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed network, which the Giruno trains deliver. The seven
UK: Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s New Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Static testing has begun on the first of Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory. Start of testing marks major milestone for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet © Avanti West Coast The new fleet, valued at 350 million GBP (408.92m EUR | 439.03m USD), will be a
Televic GSP Teams up with Engineering Consultancy Ricardo Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Wonderful news: as of today, the railway business units of Televic GSP and Ricardo Rail will work together in providing solutions for the global rail industry. Glyn Arthur, Global Business Development Manager at Televic GSP, explains the benefits this brings for customers. “Ricardo Rail adds valuable strength with unparalleled capabilities across all
UK: Phase Two of Gosforth Metro Depot Rebuild is Completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Phase two of work on Nexus’ Gosforth Metro depot has been completed by Volker Fitzpatrick with the installation of three more sections of line on the site. One of the current Tyne and Wear metro trains © Paul Robertson under licence The 70 million GBP (81.79m euros | 87.79m USD) project to
UK: Testing of New Digital Signalling System Begins on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 Testing of the Northern City Line’s new digital signalling system has begun, marking an important milestone in the East Coast Digital Programme. First train runs using the new digital signalling on Northern City Line. © Network Rail The first test train on this line – a Great Northern Class 717 train – ran
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
A Conversation with Railway Depot Specialist Emeg Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 In the midst of a busy year for Emeg, we caught up with Emeg Group President Carl Backhouse to hear about some of the company’s past, prestigious successes as well as exciting, upcoming projects. Railway-News (RN): You provide mechanical and electrical engineering services for the rail sector. Your headquarters are in
Škoda to Deliver an Additional 10 Two-Way Trams to Bratislava Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Dopravní podnik Bratislava has contracted Škoda Group to supply 10 new two-way ForCity Plus 30T trams for the Slovak capital. The contract is valued at 650 million CZK (26.5 million EUR) and will increase the number of Škoda trams in Bratislava to 100 units upon delivery in 2024. The ForCity Plus 30T
Pay offer for ScotRail drivers improved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 Drivers at ScotRail have been offered an improved pay increase from 2.2 per cent to 4.2 per cent, according to reports. It’s understood that it followed new talks with the drivers’ union ASLEF. The earlier offer had contributed to a driver shortage, and as a result ScotRail axed a third
Germany: CAF Awarded Bonn LRV Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 CAF has been chosen to supply Stadtwerke Bonn Verkehrs (SWBV) and Elektrische Bahnen der Stadt Bonn und des Rhein-Sieg-Kreises (SSB) 22 light rail vehicles (LRV), along with all relevant spare parts. The contract includes an option for a further 10 units. The CAF Sales Managers Andreas Doll and Pasquale Driesman, CAF Division
Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Experts will perform independent safety assessments during the design stage of the Go Expansion railway upgrade. Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Otso Ikonen Has Been Appointed CEO of VR Fleetcare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Otso Ikonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Maintenance, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team Otso Ikonen has been appointed CEO of VR FleetCare, responsible for the maintenance of rolling stock, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team. He will take up his new role by 15 August
Deutsche Bahn Unveils Interior Designs of Future ICE Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has unveiled new interior designs for its future ICE fleet, which will be rolled out from the end of 2023. Deutsche Bahn’s future high-speed ICE (InterCity Express) trains will feature redesigned seats and contemporary equipment. Passengers will be able to experience the new design on the new ICE 3neo
Stadler to Supply Bernese Oberland Railway with New Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG has ordered six three-car ABeh 4/8 multiple units from Stadler Bussnang AG to expand the Bernese Oberland Railway’s existing fleet of rolling stock. The Bernese Oberland Railway is a narrow-gauge mountain railway that connects several popular resort towns in Switzerland. Local operator, Berner Oberland-Bahnen has announced that Stadler will
Northern Line Bank branch reopens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 The Bank branch of the London Underground’s Northern Line has reopened after a 17-week closure, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was at Bank station yesterday to celebrate the event. The closure was part of a wider scheme to increase capacity at Bank by 40 per cent, and the
Sweden: Škoda to Upgrade 80 Trams for Gothenburg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20220 Swedish operator, Västtrafik AB has awarded Škoda Group a contract to upgrade 80 trams for the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. The M31 trams will be repaired and modernised at Škoda’s production facility in Ostrava from 2022 until 2027. The contract is valued at almost 80 million EUR. Swedish operator Västtrafik AB has
CZ LOKO Continues to Modernise CD Cargo Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20220 CZ LOKO has been contracted to upgrade additional Class 742 diesel locomotives for CD Cargo, the Czech Republic’s largest domestic freight carrier. The contract includes the delivery of 25 modernised locomotives, with an option to add five more. This is the second contract awarded to CZ LOKO to upgrade CD Cargo’s
ORR Issues Approvals for Elizabeth Line Opening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has issued authorisations to all Elizabeth line (Crossrail) stations due to open on 24 May, confirming the infrastructure is ready for passenger use. Abbey Wood, Canary Wharf, Custom House, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Paddington, Tottenham Court Road, Whitechapel and Woolwich stations have all been approved for
Sintrones Applications for Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Taiwan’s industrial computer industry has attracted worldwide attention. Within numerous vertical integration applications, smart transportation has always been the main application with profitability expectations. Sintrones, a manufacturer of in-vehicle computing systems, has accumulated more than ten years of experience in complete development since its establishment in 2009. It has successfully broken
Railway inspectors give final green light to Elizabeth Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 The Elizabeth Line has been given its final clearance by the Railway Inspectorate for opening on 24 May. The Office of Rail and Road has issued full approvals for all the stations with the exception of Bond Street, which will not open until later this year. In the meantime Bond
VR FleetCare Adopts Adapro’s ABC Project Management Model Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Delivery reliability for customers’ project deliveries was provided by the development of project management VR FleetCare aims to seek growth from the modernisation projects of the rail fleet. To achieve our goals, well-designed and executed projects are extremely important to us and our customers. Implementing projects competitively is also challenging and
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Another Eight Green Locomotives for RIVE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank and Siemens Financial Services support transport transformation with another eight “green” locomotives for RIVE KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged financing for up to 30 new hybrid Siemens Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives managed by Northrail GmbH (Northrail) for its long-standing customer RIVE Private Investment. The lending volume of up to
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Unveil New Complete Hydrogen System for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled elements of their newly developed complete hydrogen system for rail. Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the new Mireo Plus H hydrogen train © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben The two partners developed the system through the 13.74-million-euro (14.47m USD) H2goesRail project, which
Smart Lifetime Extension for a Sustainable Railway Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Smart Lifetime Extension Makes Your Railway Fleet LastIntelligent technology is becoming increasingly decisive for passenger information systems. Consequently, the maintenance of your software deserves as much attention as that of your infrastructure. A new approach is therefore required, especially since market trends are pushing for more sustainable solutions. To increase the
How We Maintain Your Railway Fleet with Full Lifecycle Support Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 How Our Full Lifecycle Support Makes the Difference in Railway-Fleet Maintenance At Televic GSP, we are in for the long haul. An extended lifespan of your rail vehicles with reduced costs – that is what we want to achieve with our full lifecycle after-sales support. With a comprehensive range of services to choose from, we are putting our expertise
GBRf orders Stadler bi-mode Class 99 locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 A fleet of 30 bi-mode Class 99 locomotives has been ordered from Stadler for GB Railfreight, financed by Beacon Rail.Based on Stadler’s existing EURODUAL locomotives, the Co-Co Class 99s will be able to haul freight on electrified and non-electrified sections, using a high-power low-emissions Stage-V diesel engine where necessary. The
Munich Adds to Siemens Mobility C2 Metro Train Order Upon Delivery of First Vehicle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 As part of their work to modernise Munich’s metro fleet, Stadtwerke München (SWM) and Munich Transport Company’s (MVG) took delivery of the first of 22 type C2 metro trains of the third delivery series this week. L-R: Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, Ingo Wortmann, Chairman of the Munich
Alpha Trains Awards Alstom Long-Term Locomotive Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 Alpha Trains Group has awarded Alstom a long-term maintenance contract for part of its locomotive fleet. An Alpha Trains’ Traxx locomotive in service on a European rail freight corridor Alstom is now responsible for the maintenance of 70 Traxx locomotives for the next eight years, providing preventive and corrective maintenance, long-term improvement actions
Germany: DB Highlights Success of Noise Abatement Efforts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has published its Noise Protection Balance Sheet for 2021, which highlights the advancements it has made regarding noise abatement. DB Cargo shunting yard Munich-North © Deutsche Bahn | Uwe Miethe The document reports that 32,800 residents living beside railway lines saw a lowering of noise pollution last year. This was thanks
Network Rail Tests Siemens Mobility System in Rough Ride Prediction Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 Siemens Mobility’s train-borne conditioning monitoring (TBCM) system is one of six solutions being tested in Network Rail’s Lot 1 Operational Trial. Siemens Mobility takes part in Network Rail trials to predict rough rides © Siemens Mobility The trial, which began last month, is evaluating different ways of predicting rough rides, rather than relying
First refurbished Pendolino unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 A Class 390 Avanti West Coast Pendolino has gone into service this morning with new and more comfortable seats, a redesigned shop and better passenger information displays. One First Class coach has been converted to Standard, to provide more seats. It’s the first example of a £117 million upgrade that will
Alstom Awarded Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework contract with the Department of Transport Victoria, Australia, for 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) and 15 years of maintenance. The contract, valued at approximately 700 million euros (755.82m USD), is the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Alstom wins largest light rail contract
Monitoring and Prediction of Sand Levels in Silos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The large majority of rail rolling stock, trains, tramways and subways use sand to increase wheel-rail adhesion for traction and braking. Some conditions significantly decrease vehicle adhesion, such as in the fall, when the presence of plant residues and high humidity make rails ‘greasy.’ In this context, using ‘sandboxes’ to add sand
Bid to reduce costs of signalling systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road is working with Network Rail to encourage greater competition among suppliers of signalling equipment and so reduce costs. The ORR carried out a study of the market, which is worth £800-900 million a year, and published its recommendations in November 2021. Network Rail has
United States: Amtrak Unveils New Locomotive Livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 The first locomotive to carry Amtrak’s new livery is making its inaugural journey across America. Locomotive 309 is travelling from California from Delaware, where it will go through an acceptance process before entering service. Locomotive 309 is the first unit to wear Amtrak’s Phase VII livery. © Mike Armstrong for Amtrak Phase VII is
Concern grows about fate of HS2 link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 There are warnings that not building a linking line between HS2 and the West Coast Main Line near Manchester will have a serious effect on future HS2 services to Preston, Carlisle and Glasgow. The Golborne Link was intended to run from Hoo Green in Cheshire to a WCML junction south
Austria: ÖBB Orders 41 KISS Double Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker trains. The order is made up of 20 six-car and 21 four-car EMUs and valued at approximately 600 million euros (653.55m USD). Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker
GB Railfreight names locomotive for Ukraine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 GB Railfreight has unveiled a Class 66 locomotive bearing the nameplates ‘Glory to Ukraine’, and painted in a special livery using the Ukrainan colours. GBRf said it ‘stands with Ukraine, and this newly painted locomotive honours the people affected by the conflict as they continue to courageously defend their homeland’. Pictured
dship Carriers Names DNA Shipping Co. Ltd. as Commercial Agent Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 From April 1, 2022, DNA Shipping Co., Ltd. will be named the exclusive commercial agent for dship Carriers in South Korea. Through the strategic collaboration with DNA Shipping Co., Ltd., dship Carriers continues its successful expansion on the South Korean shipping market. Melanie Drehkopf, Senior Business Development & Chartering Manager, dship Carriers,
Kfw IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz, Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz/Germany with EIB and NORD/LB Local public transport authority Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen procures 19 new tram-trainsExpansion of public transport in the Chemnitz region KfW IPEX-Bank finances 9 new all-electric regional tram-trains manufactured by Stadler © KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and NORD/LB are jointly financing the
IN PICTURES: Amtrak Unveils Interiors for New Acela Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 The National Railroad Passenger Corporation, Amtrak, and rolling stock manufacturer Alstom have reached a milestone in the project to put new Acela trainsets into passenger service. Together they have unveiled the interiors of the fleet that will carry passengers on the Northeast Corridor (NEC), connecting New York, Washington and Boston. This
Alstom Signs Contract for First Passenger Trains in Romania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract worth roughly 270 million euros (295.78m USD) with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) to deliver 20 Coradia Stream electric inter-regional trains. Coradia Stream electric inter-regional train © Alstom These will be the first passenger trains Alstom has manufactured for operation in Romania, having spent 30 years providing
Emeg® Group Awarded Etches Park Depot Improvement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Emeg® Group is pleased to announce that we were recently appointed by Buckingham Group Contracting to undertake a comprehensive schedule of improvement work at the Etches Park rail depot in Derby for East Midlands Railway. Etches Park Depot Improvement Contract © Emeg® Group This vital upgrade work is necessary ahead of the arrival
Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT). A subsidiary of public transport operator Go-Ahead, GTR has been operating this, the UK’s largest railway network, since 2014. A Southern train passes
Govia Thameslink wins new-style National Rail Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 A new National Rail Contract has been awarded to Govia to run the Govia Thameslink Railway network for another three years. The new contract is a stepping stone between the former franchise model and the forthcoming Passenger Services Contracts which will be awarded by Great British Railways in future. Like the future
Some Places Crossrail Won’t Go Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 At some point in the first half of this year – the powers that be are refusing to be any more specific than that – Crossrail will finally open. The single biggest addition to London’s rail network in decades, it’ll speed passengers under the capital at a dizzying 90mph, linking Paddington
Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Assessment Body (AsBo) for the transformation of Copenhagen’s S-Bane railway into a fully automated system. DSB, the future operator of the S-Bane, requires the support of an independent AsBo to ensure that the processes used
US: Hitachi Rail to Build New Manufacturing Hub in Washington County, Maryland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Hitachi Rail has chosen Washington County, Maryland, as the location for its new 70 million USD ( 63.36m euros) manufacturing site. This will create 1,300 direct and indirect jobs in the region. Concept shot of future Hitachi Rail factory © Hitachi Rail A major expansion to the company’s US presence, Hitachi Rail plans for
Mayor of London warns TfL contracts are at risk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is visiting the Siemens site in Goole today. where he will see the final mock-up of the new 94-train fleet for the Piccadilly Line. Goole is buiding half the fleet, but the Mayor has warned that future TfL contracts which support up to 700
DB’s New ‘m2’ Generation of Freight Cars Ready for Series Production Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 Deutsche Bahn’s new freight car, the ‘m2’ (‘m-squared’), has successfully completed all approval procedures, making it ready for series production. The new freight car, developed with leasing company VTG, was first presented in Berlin in September 2020 after an 18-month development period. DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight
Italy: Three Orders for Traxx DC3 Locomotives in Under a Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 Alstom has signed three new supply contracts for Traxx DC3 locomotives in Italy. All were agreed during the latter half of January, with a total of 13 locomotives being ordered. Three new orders for Traxx DC3 locomotives signed in January 2022 for assembly in Vado Ligure. © Alstom Bari-based GTS Rail ordered an additional
CAF Secures Foothold in Saudi Arabia with New SAR Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 CAF has signed a new contract with state-owned railway operator Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) that will support the country’s strategic transport plan: Vision 2030. CAF trains in Saudi Arabia are equipped with CAF’s LeadMind solution The contract, valued at roughly 200 million euros (219.33m USD), covers the maintenance of SAR’s fleet of
KfW IPEX-Bank’s Green Loan for MFD Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 Green Loan for MFD Rail: KfW IPEX-Bank Financing Investments in New Freight Cars KfW IPEX-Bank is the mandated lead arranger, underwriter and book-runner of large-volume growth financing for the Swiss freight car rental company MFD Rail. The funds will be used to finance up to 6,500 new intermodal railcars, which the
Revised plans unveiled for HS2 Euston Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20220 HS2 Ltd has unveiled revised plans for London's HS2 station at Euston. They have been drawn up by a design consortium of Arup, WSP and Grimshaw Architects, working with HS2’s Station Construction Partner, Mace Dragados. The designs, which have been updated from 2015, are based on a 'less complex, more efficient,
Germany: DB Regio Modernises the VVO Diesel Network’s Fleet of Desiro Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20220 DB Regio has unveiled one of the first Desiro railcars it’s redesigned for the Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (VVO) transport association, which provides public transport services in Saxony, Germany. First modernised multiple units for VVO © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben In addition to gradually modernising the VVO fleet, DB Regio has been operating
Official Opening Expansion of Global HQ Stertil B.V. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 On 3 March the official opening took place of the expansion of the Stertil B.V. facility in Kootstertille, The Netherlands. The opening was performed by the Commissioner to the King for the Frisian Province. Keeping an eye on the future, the global headquarters of the Stertil Group has been expanded considerably
Hitachi Rail Trials Condition Monitoring Tech in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Hitachi Rail and its subsidiary Perpetuum have won a contract with Network Rail to develop a digital rail product that first monitors and then predicts sections of track that (will) affect ride quality and require maintenance. This monitoring equipment is being installed on trains running in Scotland, including those on the
TfW Completes Refurbishment of Its Class 158s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Transport for Wales (TfW) has completed the refurbishment of its Class 158 train fleet. The work has been taking place at the Arriva TrainCare facility in Crewe since the beginning of 2020. In total, 24 long-distance trains have been refurbished. These trains run on routes across the Wales and Borders network,
ScotRail reprieves ticket offices for at least two years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Proposals to close three ScotRail ticket offices have been postponed following a Transport Focus survey, and some of the reductions in opening hours at other offices have been modified. ScotRail was planning to close the offices at Cartsdyke, Clydebank and Woodhall, but they will now stay open for at least
NEXCOM Partners with AI Chipmaker Hailo to Launch Next-Generation Vehicular Telematics Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20220 NEXCOM Partners with AI Chipmaker Hailo to Launch Next-Generation Vehicular Telematics Solution NEXCOM in-vehicle computer VTC 1021 features the Hailo-8™ AI acceleration module, enabling best-in-class AI performance at the edge for on-road vision and operational efficiency NEXCOM, the industrial computer hardware manufacturer, today announced its partnership with Hailo, the leading edge Artificial Intelligence
China: Alstom JV Awarded Maintenance Contract by Shanghai Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20220 Shanghai Metro has awarded Alstom’s Chinese joint venture (JV), Shentong Bombardier (Shanghai) Rail Transit Vehicle Maintenance (SHBRT), the contract to provide whole life-cycle maintenance for 204 Movia metro cars on its Line 12 phase 2 and phase 3 projects. Alstom’s SHBRT joint venture will provide whole life-cycle maintenance service for 204