WHEN the Transport for London board meets tomorrow, it will be entering a new era, because there will be two special representatives from the Department for Transport at the meeting. Their presence – on video link – is the price TfL and the Mayor of London have had to pay
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Swiss Rail Operators to Resume Full Service Levels
SBB says the only exceptions to its regular timetable are sleeper services and a few connections during the busiest travel times. These should return after the summer holidays. The number of passengers has increased steadily in line with service resumption, SBB has said. Most cross-border regional services have started up again
Alstom Wins Prize for World-First: ATO Testing for Regional Trains
Innovation Prize The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy issues innovation prizes for outstanding real-world laboratories to reward innovative ideas. The competition was launched for the first time on 2 December 2019. On 26 May 2020 the nine winners were announced. All of the recipients are performing real-world testing of innovations
Stadler completes new Greater Anglia fleet
Frauscher: The Importance of the IRIS Certificate
Porterbrook Continues Successful ETCS Testing
Unlike previous testing, this suite was of course conducted under the difficult conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing meant that temporary remote monitoring equipment was installed. This connected the driver’s cab with the passenger area where the test team was situated. Forward-facing cameras were installed in the cab above the
DB Reaches Coronavirus Agreement With Government, Union and Works Council
Highlighting the importance of the rail sector, the document states that, “The coronavirus pandemic has illustrated to us once again the societal significance of freedom of movement, unrestricted mobility and a functioning goods transport. The railway in Germany along with its employees is making an essential contribution to the functioning
Daktronics LED Display Installation for SBB
Today, Switzerland’s largest travel and transport company has installed more than 50 LED video displays at nearly 20 locations. All of these signs have one thing in common – Daktronics. Most recently, in 2019, a massive LED display featuring 4-millimetre line spacing was installed at Lucerne Station. The display is
Deutsche Bahn to Resume Rail Services to All Neighbouring Countries as of June
Given the demand, the ICE Sprinter trains between Berlin and Munich are making a comeback. The first one will run on 2 June, a further one is scheduled to run from 14 June. Departing Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich, passengers will reach central Berlin particularly quickly. Deutsche Bahn is making additional trains
HS2 Adopts Emissions Identification Scheme as Green Measure
HS2: ‘Largest new railway station ever’ plans approved
HS2 west-London super hub, Old Oak Common. All photos: HS2 Ltd The HS2 west-London super hub, Old Oak Common, has had its planning application approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation yesterday. Work can now progress on building what is set to be the largest new railway station ever
Ceneri Base Tunnel Opening to Go Ahead in September
Going the Extra Mile – A White Locomotive to Say Thank You
Railway-News: To start, could you tell us a little bit about Lineas and where your main areas of operation are? Lineas: Lineas is the largest private rail freight operator in Europe. Our purpose is to convince customers to modal shift their transport from road to rail, thereby improving their own supply chain
HS2 Old Oak Common Gets Planning Approval
Old Oak Common Design Features The station design will feature a sequence of interlocking curved roof forms. They are to emphasise the station’s open feel and provide natural ventilation, which will cut down on energy consumption. The arch design also reduces the structural need for columns. This will give passengers clear
HS2 Old Oak Common Gets Planning Approval
Old Oak Common Design Features The station design will feature a sequence of interlocking curved roof forms. They are to emphasise the station’s open feel and provide natural ventilation, which will cut down on energy consumption. The arch design also reduces the structural need for columns. This will give passengers clear
HS2 Old Oak Common Gets Planning Approval
Old Oak Common Design Features The station design will feature a sequence of interlocking curved roof forms. They are to emphasise the station’s open feel and provide natural ventilation, which will cut down on energy consumption. The arch design also reduces the structural need for columns. This will give passengers clear
Continuous Power – Triple Guaranteed
The ATS controller includes a high resolution 350×160 pixel screen that provides a clear and sharp display of key information. The dashboards enable the user to access all the main data at the push of a button. The HMI is clearly defined with dedicated push-buttons, LED indicators and pop-up messages –
Through the Storm and Forward: Rail Transport at the Time of COVID-19
By Tommasso Spanevello, UNIFE The COVID-19 pandemic has severely disrupted economies around the world as it has forced people’s daily lives to a grinding halt. The coronavirus outbreak is reasonably expected to have lasting impacts on our individual behaviour and lifestyle, particularly on the way we work, consume and travel. In
Occitanie Region Receives 300th Coradia Polyvalent
Alstom has delivered 300th Coradia Polyvalent train (Régiolis) to the Occitanie region in France. Occitanie’s Coradia Polyvalent fleet began operating six years ago and has since completed more than 107 million kilometres. The Coradia Polyvalent is modular by design and can therefore be used for regional, suburban and intercity journeys. With
Nene Valley Railway to re-open Overton refreshment kiosk
The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) has announced it is to re-open its refreshment kiosk at Overton station this coming weekend – Saturday and Sunday May 23/24. The intermediate station, which is located between Peterborough and Wansford, serves the popular Ferry Meadows country park. Trains services on the line remain suspended. <img
WINDHOFF to Deliver 3-Section Track Laying Train to VGF Frankfurt
Works Vehicle with Electric Drivetrain The special feature of the WINDHOFF vehicles is the electric drivetrain with electric current collector. However, since track installation as a rule is accompanied by the switching off of overhead cables and traction current, works vehicles of this type are typically driven by diesel motors as
Robel Opens New China Office in Shanghai
Bavarian Track Construction Company Is Expanding Its Global Footprint The Robel Group is growing. Following the formation of companies in France and the USA in 2019, Robel establishes another strategic foothold in Shanghai for servicing the Chinese market. William Lin takes over as Managing Director of Robel Railway Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.
HS2 ‘off course’ report welcomed by critics
RB Estonia Calls for Tenders to Design the Muuga Multimodal Freight Terminal
RB Estonia, the national implementing body for the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, has launched a call for tenders for the design of the Muuga multimodal freight terminal. The Muuga terminal will be the only Rail Baltica cargo terminal connected to the harbour. The design brief for the Muuga intermodal freight terminal
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use
An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
Talgo Financial Outlook Solid Despite Coronavirus
Coronavirus Maintenance activity in Spain dropped by 77 percent from mid-March 2020 and drops occurred in other markets as well. Talgo announced a force majeure temporary workforce restructuring plan for 313 workers and this will remain until the situation returns to normal. Talgo ‘s industrial activity slowed down because of supply chain
Shortlist for 2.6bn CAD Valley Line West Light Rail Project Announced
Three joint ventures have been shortlisted to design and build the Valley Line West Rail Transit project in Edmonton, Canada. This project, which is worth 2.6 billion CAD, is the second stage of the Valley Line, a 27km line that will connect the city’s west and southeast districts. The three shortlisted joint
Rail Services Resume between Germany and France
The first ICE departed Frankfurt for Paris on Monday, 11 May. After a six-week break on international rail travel as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Germany and France are once again connected by rail. The ICE travelled via Saarbrücken Central Station, across the river Saar and into France at Forbach
Rail Baltica Tender for Riga International Airport Station Enters Phase 2
Phase 1 of the procurement for the Rail Baltica passenger terminal at Riga International Airport dealt with selecting suitable candidates. This phase has now concluded and 11 companies have qualified for Phase 2 of the procurement process for this lot of works. The 11 companies that have made it to Phase
SMEs Are Vital to HS2 Success
Investigation after thieves target world’s oldest railway
It’s not full steam ahead for a 116-year-old steam locomotive – thanks to callous thieves. Officers have launched an investigation after copper pipework and brass fittings were stolen from the world’s oldest railway. Opportunistic thieves targeted Tanfield Railway’s Sunniside base on April 28 and made off with valuable copper piping and brass
11 May: news in brief
Union and train operator clash in social distancing dispute TSSA is claiming that South Western Railway staff are being forced to come into offices when their work could be performed from home. The union said that ‘the company's actions are in clear contradiction to government guidance to stay home and for
Monday essay: How can operators make a profit now?
Pandrol Signs Long-Term Partnership Agreement in Mongolia
Pandrol Signs Long-Term Partnership Agreement to Supply Rail Fastenings in Mongolia Global rail fastening systems and aluminothermic welding manufacturer, Pandrol, has signed a partnership agreement to supply its world-renowned Fastclip rail fastening system in Mongolia, as part of a long-term framework which will deliver a programme of rail investment and socio-economic
7 May: news in brief
Tunnel shuttle vehicle numbers fell sharply in April THE effect of lockdowns in Britain and France from later in March has been reflected in the latest statistics of Channel Tunnel traffic. Eurotunnel said 19,682 cars, motorbikes and coaches were carried in April this year, compared with 227,393 in April 2019. Lorry
6 May: news in brief
4 May: news in brief
Eurostar introduces face-cover rule ALL Eurostar passengers must wear some form of face-covering from today, to conform with guidelines in force in France and Belgium. Passengers who do not comply could face fines in continental Europe, Eurostar warned. The company added ‘please ensure you have a mask with you when you travel.
Blue Line Extension Opens on Bangkok Metro
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Ltd (BEM), and CH. Karnchang Public Company Ltd have officially opened the Blue Line extension to full passenger revenue service. Siemens Mobility delivered the rolling stock: 35 new three-car trains. It delivered the rail infrastructure, namely 19
30 April: news in brief
Stadler to Deliver Further Trams to Krakow
Zonegreen Extends Depot Safety at Ardwick
Zonegreen’s flagship technology has protected staff at Ardwick since the maintenance depot and sidings were constructed in 2006, using the latest technology to automate safety procedures and remove the margin for human error. Following the recent modifications, undertaken by main contractor, Spencer Group, Zonegreen’s New Generation system has been integrated
FirstClass Skills Training for NCATI
FirstClass Skills Training for National College of Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI) The National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI), has partnered with Depot Safety specialist FirstClass Safety & Control (FCSC) to provide training and demonstration equipment for Depot Protection and Depot Control systems. The first innovative training session was presented at
29 April: news in brief
Virus emergency delayed Network Rail projects NETWORK RAIL has revealed that the current emergency affected its programme of upgrades over the Easter weekend, with 11 out of 23 ‘red’ schemes being reduced or postponed. Work costing £113 million had been planned and projects worth more than £81 million were completed, and
DAMM Cellular Systems A/S Owner Hans Damm Turns 70
The headquarters are still located in Sønderborg, Denmark, and have just been extended by 600 square metres to accommodate the growing number of people needed to accomplish the growing tasks that follow from running a successful business. DAMM’s growth is happening on a global level as they primarily export their
23 April: news in brief
Here’s what you didn’t know about Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid CBE
SR Merchant Navy Pacific No. 21C11 General Steam Navigation passes Clapham Junction with the ‘Devon Belle’ in August 1947. Photo: COLOUR-RAIL.COM SR 3 / P. Hughes In a historical review of locomotive engineers, Heritage Railway magazine highlights the career of Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid, who succeeded REL Maunsell in 1937. When Richard
Splitting the Difference
Phil Bulman examines the future of rail ticket pricing in Britain. Phil Bulman While the concept of ‘split ticketing’ is nothing new, the recent launch of Trainline’s ‘SplitSave’ ticketing tool could allow many more passengers to cut costs on rail journeys by finding them clever combinations of tickets. While good news
From the archive: Princess in waiting
Cities urge financial bail-out for trams and light rail
MAYORS in provincial cities are urging the Government to provide rescue funding for their local rail and tram systems. National Rail franchises let by the Department for Transport were suspended in March in favour of simple no-risk management contracts, while bus companies have been promised up to £397 million to maintain
InnoTrans to Reveal 2020 Options in Early May
Following the German government’s decision that all large-scale events in the country are forbidden from taking place until at least 31 August, what does this mean for InnoTrans 2020? With case numbers plateauing in Germany and the number of active cases going down, there is reason for optimism in the country,
RIEGL Ultimate LiDAR Webinar Series
RIEGL will be hosting a series of FREE webinars in the month of April. Learn more about the latest in LiDAR applications, workflows and new products without ever leaving your office! Click the links below to register for FREE, informative RIEGL webinars. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information
Bombardier Signs 10-Year Operations and Maintenance Contract for Fraport’s APM
“We look forward to continuing our long-standing successful partnership with Fraport, whose 25th anniversary we celebrated last year. “Our team is doing a great job to ensure that millions of travellers and guests arrive safely, comfortably and with almost 100 percent reliability at their destinations in the terminals around the clock.
Industry Responds to Government’s HS2 Notice to Proceed Go-Ahead
Construction Continues on Naples-Bari High-Speed Line
Italy is one of the countries the hardest-hit by coronavirus. So it is good news that construction on the high-speed railway line between Naples and Bari is continuing, while fully adhering to safety protocols. Salini Impregilo and Astaldi, two companies that are part of Project Italy, are continuing work on building
UK Government: HS2 May Issue Notice to Proceed
Challenges When Implementing Digitalisation in Railways
Introducing Data Industry 4.0 and IoT technology, facilitates the access to data in near real-time and without the need to take the assets being monitored out of service. This allows access to critical information that supports the day-to-day life of operators, maintainers, asset-managers and customers. As for any other business, data is
Tuesday essay: the end of franchising
The era of risk-taking rail franchises appears to be over. In this week’s essay, Sim Harris tries to predict what will happen now. EVEN before the current emergency and the replacement of all franchises with management contracts for at least six months, transport secretary Grant Shapps had coined a new term
Lenin’s journey that shook the 20th century
The Russian ‘U’ class 4-6-0 No. U127 that brought Lenin’s body back to Russia for his funeral. The loco is displayed in a small museum at Paveletsky station, Moscow. HARVEY SMITH A century ago this April, revolutionary politician Lenin embarked on a circuitous eight-day rail journey from Switzerland to Russia. Allan
BLS 2019 Annual Results Positive following Entry into Long-Distance Sector
BLS in 2019 In 2019 BLS successfully entered the long-distance passenger rail market. At the same time it launched an efficiency programme to lastingly reduce its costs. Over the course of the year 67.7 million passengers used BLS trains, buses and ships, a 1.7 million increase to the previous year. The daily
Sydney Metro West Tunnel Tender Process Begins
“Now more than ever, infrastructure projects like Sydney Metro West support jobs, communities and the economy – Sydney Metro West will create more than 10,000 direct new jobs and 70,000 indirect jobs, with thousands of these being generated by these new tunnelling contracts. “These contracts will require tunnellers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters,
What’s inside the April 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 the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard. Plus, we take a closer
What’s inside the April 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 the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard. Plus, we take a closer
1000m Freight Train from China en Route to Kaliningrad
The freight train is made up of 100 twenty-foot containers, making it a total of 1000m in length. The total time from China to Kaliningrad is nine days, but the train will take ten hours to traverse Latvia, including the time needed for customs and border-crossing procedures. The current coronavirus pandemic
Thieves targeting railway signalling cables
Metal thieves have disrupted the journeys of key workers after ripping out hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable. Several locations have been targeted by thieves taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to carry out their crimes. Network Rail says that this has jeopardised journeys for key workers like doctors and nurses,
Socomec: Energy Monitoring Has Never Mattered More
As we start to grapple with a new normal, where IRL now looks suspiciously like our online life, we are dependent – now more than ever – on the infrastructure and services of which our data centres are the foundation. Furthermore, with unprecedented volumes of online traffic and world-record beating levels
Monday essay: can competition work?
Industry Collaboration Leads to Successful ETCS Testing of Class 387
The teams from the participating parties have also performed other works, such as: ETCS and refurbishment modifications on the Class 387s ETCS software installation and dynamic testing Necessary infrastructure upgrades Technical documentation and support Operational procedures and notices The successful ETCS testing has also demonstrated the positive progress with ETCS fitment and vehicle refurbishment at Bombardier’s
DAMM Has Appointed Simon Riesen New Senior Solutions Manager
About DAMM DAMM is a world-leading provider of scalable, flexible and user-friendly digital radio infrastructure systems to industrial, commercial and public safety customers. Built for the future of critical communications, the DAMM MultiTech Platform enables voice and data communication across technologies, including TETRA, TEDS, DMR and Analog in one single system.
Grand Central expected to withdraw services
SPECULATION is growing that Grand Central is about to become the second open access operator to suspend its services. Hull Trains has already withdrawn its timetable until further notice. According to the RMT and other sources, the last Grand Central trains will run today. The services between London, Bradford and Sunderland are
ERFA and UIP Call for State Aid Measures for Rail Freight
West Somerset Railway funding appeal hits the right notes!
BR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No. 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ and No. 7802 ‘Bradley Manor’ pass near Blue Anchor with a 14-coach train during the 40th Anniversary Gala on June 8, 2019 Well-wishers have responded rapidly to the West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc’s urgent appeal for desperately-needed funds to help the 22-mile line heritage
Over £100k raised in Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s appeal
Photos: GWSR Over £100,000 has poured in to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s (GWRT) emergency appeal fund – just 10 days after the railway called out for help. The funds will help the popular heritage railway cover the cost of £500,000 to repair an embankment landslip and comes at a time when
First Freight Train from Wuhan En Route to Germany
Getting Rolling Stock Back on Track
Situation ProRail is responsible for the Dutch railway network. Challenge Getting rolling stock back on the track is an accurate and time-consuming process. An annoyance to the rail infrastructure managers as well as for many passengers. Reason enough to closely study the current re-railing process and to look for a quicker, lighter, better
GWR and Southeastern receive new direct awards
NEW direct awards have been agreed for First Group’s Great Western Railway and Govia’s Southeastern, where the existing franchises had been due to end at 02.00 on 1 April. GWR now runs for another three years, extendable to four, and Southeastern for up to two years. Both awards are management contracts for
SNCF Orders 19 Bombardier Regio 2N Trains
“The Regio 2N is a high capacity, double-deck train that combines capacity, comfort and accessibility. This equipment has proved its worth and is perfectly suited to the needs of the regional and peri-urban lines of the Region Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, which, after Ile-de-France are the national rail network's most heavily loaded. Designed
Hull Trains suspends all services indefinitely
HULL TRAINS has cancelled all its services between London and Hull from today. The move follows declining demand as a result of coronavirus travel restrictions. There have already been sharp reductions in the timetables of franchised operators, and the Gatwick Express service of Govia Thameslink Railway has also ceased today. Franchised operators
Hull Trains suspends ALL services
A new Hull Trains ‘Paragon’ Class 802 at Hull Paragon station on March 3. CHRIS MILNER Hull Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business. Passengers with
HULL TRAINS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS ALL SERVICES
HULL Trains has taken the decision in what it calls ‘unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic’ to temporarily suspend all train services from 00.01 on March 30 to safeguard the future of the business. Passengers with tickets for Hull Trains services will be able to travel on alternative train services on
Cleaning of New Railway Parts with BvL
BvL systems demonstrate high level of flexibility at Railway Workshop A large range of different parts have to be cleaned during the production of any railway parts. BvL Oberflächentechnik manufactures systems which are ideally tailored to the specific application. Heavy Axles Cleaned inside and outside With a special OceanRW, BvL developed a solution
Experienced Systems for Efficient Railway Parts Cleaning with BvL
Modern cleaning of wheelsets and stators: Pacific and OceanRW BvL offers a variety of solutions for cleaning parts during maintenance and quality testing for transport companies. Different variants of the large parts system Pacific were developed especially for cleaning wheelsets. The pit installation allows it to be directly linked to a local
Infrarail to Be Postponed to May 2021
13th International Railway Infrastructure Exhibition to be co-located with Railtex 2021 at NEC in Birmingham Mack Brooks Exhibitions has announced the postponement of Infrarail, the UK’s leading showcase of railway infrastructure technology and expertise. The 13th\ edition of the event, which was planned to take place at London Olympia from 12 to
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales
By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Retired railway staff urged to help out during emergency
RETIRED railway staff are being urged to volunteer for a temporary return to duty, as the importance of maintaining rail services, particularly vital freight movements, is being highlighted by the coronavirus emergency. The first appeal was made by ScotRail, but this has now been followed by similar appeals in England and
Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems
nVent SCHROFF Presents FREE Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems Implementing next generation railway technology, such as communication based signaling (CBTC, 5G) and the Internet of Things, will require railways to integrate advanced electronic systems and equipment into new and existing infrastructure. Next generation railway electronic equipment and systems must be
Eurostar Now Live On S3 Passenger
Eurostar, the international high-speed railway service that connects London with Paris, Brussel, and Amsterdam, is now running with S3 Passenger as the beating heart of their seat reservation, ticket sales, and inventory management. On March 15th, after a successful implementation project led by the Eurostar IT department, Eurostar transitioned from its legacy sales and
Astronics Introduces Next-Gen Land Mobile Radio Service Monitor
The new FREEDOM R8200 includes several standard new features, plus a Process Automation Toolkit (PAT), which enables technicians at any level of expertise to compose automated test scripts. Additionally, the remote front panel allows users to monitor and control the analyzer from any networked PC and the extended generate output
Stadler Wins One of Europe’s Biggest Delivery Contracts Ever
Stadler has been able to assert itself in a further international tender and has won the largest tender issued by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) to date. The framework agreement, worth up to 3 billion euros, is also one of the largest ever in Europe. Framework Agreement with BVG The framework agreement states
Metrolink Receives 10.7m USD CRISI Grant
California: The USDOT has awarded Metrolink 10.7 million USD (9.9 million euros) from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme. The funds will go towards passenger rail safety and speed improvement projects on the Burbank-Anaheim Rail Corridor, which is one of the busiest in Southern California. The works
Government takes over railways by suspending franchises
Updated 09.18 (RMT response) THE Government is suspending rail franchises and converting them into management agreements, as part of the response to the coronavirus emergency. Operators are being invited to accept ‘Emergency Measures Agreements’ for at least the next six months, so that they are free to act ‘in the national interest’.
UK Department for Transport Suspends Normal Franchise Agreements
The UK government says it will ensure ticket refunds and protect services for passengers by temporarily suspending normal franchise agreements and implementing emergency measures for the rail sector because of Covid-19. It is stepping in during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak to give certainty both on key services and for rail staff.
Coronavirus: train services cut from today
New ROREXS Rail Exchange System From ROBEL
Offloading Rail from Any Layer A fully loaded transport system is usually deployed at multiple sites over several shifts with specific rail grades needed at each site. Traditional systems require the rail to be unloaded from the top down through subsequent layers. One failed shift could therefore impact the complete week’s
Wireless and Wireline Solutions for Railway Networks
CommScope provides solutions designed and built to meet the communication challenges specific to railways around the world. CommScope understands your networks must operate smoothly at any speed, in any location, under any circumstance. That’s why we offer solutions that: connect trains to their rail signalling and management systems connect trains to the public
Three million passengers and counting…
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A check list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
From the archive: Three million passengers and counting
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A CHECK list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
From the archive: First batch of class “508” electric multiple-units in service
The Railway Magazine Archive: March 1980 Apart from the underground trains on the Waterloo and City line, the Southern Region of British Railways has, until now, exclusively used hinged doors on its suburban trains; with the advent of 43 four-car sets of class “508” electric multiple units to the South Western
Timetables trimmed as travel falls away in virus emergency
Updated 09.00 RAIL timetables are being trimmed in some areas as the demand for commuter services falls, with many people now working from home in response to government advice about coronavirus risks. Tyne & Wear Metro timetables are being reduced from today. Nexus customer service director Huw Lewis said: ‘We are withdrawing
Shapps confirms franchise contracts could be eased for virus emergency
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has signalled that he is ready to consider easing franchise contracts, to help operators hit by sharply falling demand. Big London stations are much quieter than usual, reflecting a fall in passenger numbers which is said to be not far short of a fifth, although this has
Goldschmidt Presents It’s New Brand Identity
New Brand Identity: Global Market Leader Goldschmidt Combines International Services for the Railway Infrastructure Industry with New Brand Goldschmidt, the global market leader for products and services for railway infrastructure is presenting its new brand. 25 years after the patenting of the Thermit® welding process on March 13, 1895, the family-owned