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What’s inside the July edition of The Railway Magazine?
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard, as train companies thank the
Open access comes out on top in National Rail survey
OPEN-ACCESS operators have again proved to be the most popular with their passengers. The National Rail Passenger Survey from Transport Focus for Spring this year found that 95 per cent (19 out of 20 passengers) on Grand Central were satisfied with their journeys, while Heathrow Express (operated by GWR) and
Hungarian Railways Orders 4 Additional Tram-Trains
Stadler’s CITYLINK for Hungary Stadler’s bidirectional CITYLINK tram-trains will connect the two tram systems of Szeged and Hódmezővásárhely without the need for switching vehicles. This will be beneficial to passengers, many of whom commute daily between the two cities. The initial eight vehicles will be able to serve a 20-minute frequency
Work to restart on major railway projects in Scotland
THE £120 million scheme to rebuild Glasgow Queen Street is one of three major Scottish railway projects on which work is now set to restart, having been paused because of Covid-19. Network Rail said its spending on renewals and improvements in Scotland had continued during the pandemic, amounting to an investment
UWC Delivers 36 Tank Cars to Khimprom
“Maintaining a high-quality business culture is important to us, whether through modern corporate governance standards, tight quality controls on production and finished products, or an improved service for our clients. This is why we pay close attention to transportation side of our business and take decisions with great care. Having
A New General Manager for HÜBNER
HÜBNER has a new general manager: Gerald Steinhoff will take charge of financial and administrative areas. A new general manager for HÜBNER: Starting immediately, Gerald Steinhoff will join Helge Förster (Mobility business segment) and Ingolf Cedra (Material Solutions and Photonics business segments) in the top management team of the world market
Grand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation
Train operator Grand Central has announced a measured return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The company is inviting passengers to book for its West Riding and North East routes from July 26, and has thanked customers for their support whilst services have been suspended
Eurostar back on track as routes reopen
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train
Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
New design standards laid out for local stations
A NEW report commissioned by Network Rail and now published by Design Council is set to change the way smaller stations are designed, with the aims of making them welcoming to all passengers and supporting the communities in their catchment areas. Other ambitions include reflecting local character and heritage, achieving
More trains will run next week as restrictions ease
Naturalist’s HS2 court appeal to go ahead
Stadler Signs ETCS Retrofit Contract with Arriva
Stadler has signed a contract with Arriva for the retrofit of the ETCS train control solution GUARDIA on some of the operator’s trains. The contract between Arriva Nederland and Stadler states that Stadler will retrofit 36 trains with the European Train Control System GUARDIA. The contract also includes the homologation of
7 New 4-Car Impuls 2 Trains for Poland
Newag will also provide a software licence and technical documentation and it will provide training to the operator staff. The first two trains will be delivered within 16 months from the date of the contract, with the last train being handed over within 22 months. The Impuls 2 electric multiple unit
TMH Begins Delivery of 1300 Passenger Coaches to Egypt
The test coach that Egypt received was transported on the last ship leaving Slovenia before the coronavirus lockdown. This gave ENR a two-month period during which it could perform running tests on its network. Because of their inability to travel, TMH staff in Russia developed a full training kit and
New station opens in County Durham
Monday essay: brave new world
Bombardier Delivers First MOVIA C30 Metros to Stockholm
The goal for the metro system is to increase its capacity in three ways: line extensions, new stations, new, modern rolling stock. Bombardier’s MOVIA C30 metro trains will gradually replace the existing Red Line rolling stock. Each four-car train has a driver’s cab at each end, seating for 140 passengers and standing
Glasgow Subway operator SPT meets today over cash crisis
GLASGOW SUBWAY operator Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has sounded a warning about the Subway’s finances as a result of the pandemic, and members of SPT are meeting today to discuss the growing cash crisis. SPT said it had been calling on the Scottish Government’s Transport Scotland for help since the lockdown
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Alstom Data Fusion ETCS Solution Receives Full Certification
Alstom has received full certification of its ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 solution. The solution, which is to be rolled out in Norway, has been certified by Belgorail. Alstom’s solution will use data fusion algorithms by using both satellite navigation and inertial movement to determine train locations and speeds accurately and
LNER joins ‘know your train’ on Real time trains website
LONG distance operator LNER is the latest train operator to participate in the ‘Know Your Train’ service feature of the website Real Time Trains. ‘Know Your Train’ gives you more information about the rolling stock actually operating on each service, such as what it will look like and what the facilities are
Adif Awards Signalling Contracts to CAF
Adif has awarded two signalling contracts to CAF Group subsidiary CAF Signalling. The two contracts, which are part of the company’s ongoing expansion into the Spanish signalling market, are worth 30 million euros. León Signalling Contract As part of the first contract, CAF Signalling is to remove the telephone block signalling system, a
Construction Shortlist for HS2 Curzon Street Revealed
HS2 Ltd has published the construction firms that are shortlisted to build Birmingham Curzon Street station. The construction contract is worth 570m GBP. HS2 Ltd will invite the following companies to tender for the project: BAM Ferrovial (a joint venture consisting of BAM Nuttall Ltd and Ferrovial Construction (UK) Limited) Laing O’Rourke Construction
HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street shortlist revealed
THREE bidders for the £570 million contract to build the HS2 station at Birmingham Curzon Street have been shortlisted. They are BAM Ferrovial (a joint venture of BAM Nuttall and Ferrovial Construction), Laing O’Rourke Construction, and Mace Dragados (a joint venture of Mace and Dragados S.A., UK branch). The station
Sense Valley Line to Become Operational in April 2021
From 5 April 2021 S-Bahn trains will once again run on the entire Laupen-Bern-Langnau i.E. line. That is around three months later than originally planned. SBB agreed the new opening date in mid-June together with the Sense Valley Railway, the Federal Office of Transport (BAV), the canton of Bern and
Newcastle Central Station Gets the Go Ahead
From the archive: Experimental Vehicles – Ro-Railers: Ahead of their time or overtaken by events?
NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced
Breaking: social distancing in England cut to one metre
Updated 13.04 THE minimum social distancing restriction in England is to be cut to one metre, the Prime Minister has announced. The change will come into effect on 4 July, and will have implications for train operating companies and Network Rail, who have worked for some weeks to mark out trains and
Social distancing in England cut to one metre minimum
Updated 13.04 THE minimum social distancing restriction in England is to be cut to one metre, the Prime Minister has announced. The change will come into effect on 4 July, and will have implications for train operating companies and Network Rail, who have worked for some weeks to mark out trains and
‘Near collision’ at Chalfont & Latimer probed by RAIB
Stadler ETCS Solution Gets First Homologation
The GUARDIA European Train Control System (ETCS) from Stadler’s joint venture (together with Mermec) AngelStar has been homologated for the first time. The FLIRT trains equipped with the GUARDIA system will be operated by Koleje Mazowieckie (KM) in the province of Mazovia (Poland). Stadler has received its first homologation for its train
Frauscher: At Home on Track
Iron, wood, stone and concrete: the immediate environment alone can be more than a little challenging for wheel sensors. Frauscher has been constantly improving its wheel sensors through the years. Even the most basic model in the range can now withstand the most adverse of conditions. By Gerhard Grundnig Wheel sensors are
İspanya’da yolsuzlukla suçlanan eski Kral Juan Carlos’un maaşı kesildi
İspanya'da art arda gelen skandallarla güven ve imaj kaybı yaşayan Kraliyet ailesinde yolsuzlukla suçlanan emerit Kral Juan Carlos'un devlet bütçesinden aldığı maaş kesildi. Kraliyet ailesi tarafından kamuoyuyla paylaşılan 2019 ve 2020 ilk çeyreğine ait gelir ve gider hesaplarında, Kral 6. Felipe'nin, babası Juan Carlos ile ilgili 15 Mart'ta aldığı reddi miras
OEBB Sleeper Trains to Resume across Europe
Austrian Federal Railways says its OEBB Nightjet trains will resume services from 26 June. International sleeper train services were halted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the biggest provider of sleeper services is able to offer this environmentally friendly way of travelling around Europe again. Cities such as Dusseldorf, Hamburg
New Rail Link through the Alps to Open Fully in December
Monday essay: more on board again?
Times are changing, with widespread speculation that the government is about to halve the social distancing minimum to one metre. As Sim Harris writes, the railway industry has spent several hectic weeks adapting itself for the original measurement. IT has been a busy time for train operators and Network Rail. There
Signalling Components with Tested Quality
By Melanie Kleinpötzl Maximum reliability requires guaranteed quality: Frauscher produces inductive sensors, wheel detection systems and axle counters that meet these requirements – and relies on its own in-house specialists to inspect the parts used. Safety is a top priority in the railway industry. This results in high quality requirements in the
RMT launches industrial action ballot at Heathrow Express
THE RMT has launched a ballot for industrial action in protest at changes to working patterns at Heathrow Express which could involve redundancies. The union has claimed that 123 posts could be lost. The jobs affected are mobile sales advisors and customer concierges. Heathrow Express said it is planning to
Keolis Renews Rail Contracts in US
Boston Keolis, as Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), has been operating commuter rail services on behalf of MBTA since July 2014. As part of its contract, Keolis performs all mechanical, transportation and engineering services for the Boston area. The total network consists of 14 lines, 139 stations and 640km of track. In
High Court Rules in Favour of DfT
Background The franchises in question were the South Eastern, East Midlands, and West Coast Partnership franchises. The essence of the dispute was as follows: the government offered contract terms for each franchise that put the risk of pension liabilities on the train operating company that secured the franchise. The claimants in
Nomad Digital Names New Managing Director
Xavier Champaud to be appointed as Managing Director of Nomad Digital. Xavier Champaud, currently Regional Centre & Site Managing Director for Alstom in Charleroi, will take up this new position with Nomad from 1 August 2020 and will be based in the UK. Xavier Champaud Xavier has many successful years leading within
European Court of Auditors: Speed Up Megaproject Implementation
The rail mega-projects are: Rail Baltica Lyon-Turin rail link Brenner Base Tunnel railway tunnel through the Alps between Austria and Italy Fehmarn Belt fixed link 18km rail-road tunnel Basque Y high-speed rail connection between Spain and France E59 railway line in Poland Non-rail mega-projects: Seine-Scheldt inland waterway link A1 motorway in Romania The ECA found that the core network is
Stagecoach loses claims for franchise compensation
STAGECOACH has lost its battle for compensation against the Department for Transport after its bids for three franchises were ruled ‘non-compliant’ in April 2019 because they attempted to reduce pension risks. The High Court has rejected the Group’s claims against the DfT. Stagecoach said: ‘We believe there were important issues
From the archive: A narrow gauge railway under south London
Keith Fender reports on the construction of the Northern Line extension to Battersea, which has necessitated the construction of a narrow gauge railway under south London – albeit a temporary one. MAJOR tunnelling projects are normally accompanied by construction railways using locos designed for mining and tunnelling – by their nature
Rail bailout has cost £3.5bn so far – but there’s no end in sight
THE cost of keeping the passenger railway operating during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached £3.5 billion, according to rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris. He was answering a Parliamentary question raised by Labour MP Ian Mearns, who represents Gateshead. Mr Heaton-Harris said: ‘Since the outbreak of Covid-19 the government has approved £3.5 billion
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software to Enhance Rail Safety Solutions ENSCO Rail announces that it has acquired an enhanced user license to the internationally recognized VAMPIRE® Pro vehicle/track interaction software. VAMPIRE Pro will enhance ENSCO Rail offerings and provide customers with the most accessible, cost-effective and
Vivarail confirms expansion after borrowing £1.5m
TRAIN rebuilder Vivarail’s plans to expand have received a boost after it was able to secure a loan worth £1.5 million. The company was founded five years ago and bought many former District Line cars from London Underground. Their aluminium bodies, although some 40 years old, are still capable of being
Coronavirus: You must wear face coverings on public transport from today
Face coverings on public transport – and for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors – will be compulsory in England from today. Anyone travelling by bus, train, ferry or plane in England should wear a face covering from today – to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. The new rules coincide with a further easing of
GWR ‘masks’ high-speed train reminds passengers to wear face coverings
Great Western Railway (GWR) has created eye-catching artwork to remind customers to wear a face covering on its services from today (June 15). The train operator has applied artwork in the form of giant face coverings to either end of one of its high-speed Intercity Express Trains (IET). The ‘masked’ IET will
Face coverings become mandatory aboard English trains
Monday essay: time to cover up
Malatya’daki tren kazasında ölü sayısı arttı – Memurlar
-Battalgazi ilçesine bağlı Kemerköprü Mahallesi yakınlarında iki yük treni çarpıştı. Kaza ihbarı üzerine bölgeye AFAD, itfaiye, polis ve 112 Acil Servis ekipleri sevk edildi.Trende bulunan görevlilerden Mahmut Kaya kaza yerinde hayatını kaybetti, yaralanan 2 kişi 112 Acil Servis ekiplerince hastaneye kaldırıldı.Kaza sırasında trende olduğu tespit edilen görevli Mehmet Ulutaş'a ise
Yük trenleri kafa kafaya çarpıştı – Sözcü
Elazığ’dan Malatya istikametine giden bir yük treni ile karşı yönden gelen başka bir yük treni, Malatya'nın Battalgazi ilçesine bağlı Hatunsuyu Mahallesi Karabağlar mevkiinde kafa kafaya çarpıştı. FOTO: İHA ÇALIŞMA BAŞLATILDI Feci kazada her iki trenin makinist bölümleri demir yığınına dönerken, bölgeye çok sayıda ambulans ve arama-kurtarma ekipleri yönlendirildi. Bölge halkının da yardıma koştuğu
Malatya’da yük trenleri çarpıştı: 1 ölü, 3 yaralı – TRT Haber
Battalgazi ilçesine Kemerköprü Mahallesi yakınlarında tren kazası olduğu ihbarı üzerine bölgeye AFAD, polis, 112 Acil Servis ekipleri yönlendirildi. Malatya'da yük trenleri çarpıştı. Kazaya ilişkin son bilgileri @trthaber muhabiri Burhan Karaduman aktardı.https://t.co/TCRWjRyMVw pic.twitter.com/DJCv63z41u — TRT Haber Canlı (@trthabercanli) June 13, 2020 Bölgeye giden ekipler iki yük treninin çarpıştığını belirledi. [Fotoğraf: İHA] Trende bulunan görevlilerden Mahmut Kaya
Stark warning after surge in level crossings misuse
Borders Rail campaign ‘vindicated’ by HS2 report
CAMPAIGNERS who are calling for the Borders Railway to be completed between Tweedbank, Hawick and Carlisle say they have been ‘vindicated’ by a new report from the High Speed Rail Group for submission to the National Infrastructure Commission, which recommends the completion of the railway on the grounds of ‘economic
More anti-Covid precautions as railway prepares for compulsory facemasks
TRAIN operators are stepping up measures to protect their staff and passengers from coronavirus, on the eve of new regulations which will require most passengers travelling on public transport to wear face coverings. Facemasks or equivalent coverings for all passengers except those with respiratory problems will become compulsory from Monday. Operators have
Network Rail warns of increasing level crossing risks
A WARNING has been sounded by Network Rail about the increased risks which level crossing users could be facing as lockdown restrictions are eased. The warning coincides with today’s International Level Crossings Awareness Day. Network Rail said the continuing call for people to avoid public transport if they can means more
Rail Freight Punctuality Soars During Covid Crisis
Among the key concerns shippers have with regards to rail freight, punctuality and reliability have been the main ones. Therefore, when freight trains cannot be punctual, this actively hampers a shift from road to rail for freight, a key European policy objective. The punctuality of freight trains is not fully
Real Time and Big Data Is Here to Stay
As the transportation industry develops and evolves, the use of data has never been more crucial in completing the intelligent journey and improving passenger experience. In this article, we will dissect Real Time Data and Big Data and how they positively affect the rail industry. Real time data is required for
Trade Activity to Urbanization, Trends Driving the Future of Rail Industry
By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader, Power Systems Over 50 tons. This is the amount of goods transported annually, per person in the U.S. This shouldn’t be surprising given the device you are reading this article on is likely made from several different minerals and multiple sub-components. These get mined or
ARCHIVE: Getting Farringdon ready for the Elizabeth Line
Keith Fender has been given an exclusive tour of Farringdon, one of the major interchange points on the £16billion project. On December 9 the tunnel section of the Elizabeth Line under Central London will open to passengers, with services between Paddington and Abbey Wood via Canary Wharf running 15 times an
From the archive: COUNTDOWN – Getting Farringdon ready for the Elizabeth Line
Russian Railways Completes Čortanovci Tunnel Excavation in Serbia
Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International has completed excavating the Čortanovci tunnel on the Stara Pazova-Novi Sad section of the railway line connecting Belgrade and Budapest. The tunnel is now 91 percent finished. The Čortanovci Tunnel is made up of two parallel single-track tunnel tubes, each of which is 2.2km long. After completing
TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ sözleşmeli personel alacak
TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ Genel Müdürlüğü, yardımcı makinist pozisyonunda istihdam etmek üzere 79 sözleşmeli personel alacak. Genel Müdürlüğün Resmi Gazete'de yayımlanan ilanına göre, 79 personelin açıktan ataması için ilgili mevzuat kapsamında 8 Ağustos'ta sınav yapılacak. Giriş sınavına başvuracak adayların, tren makinist ehliyetine sahip bulunması, raylı sistemler alanında eğitim almış olması ve geçerlilik süresi
TfL restarts work on major projects
WORK on major Transport for London projects has restarted, with strict Covid-19 precautions being enforced to protect the staff. The projects now active again are the capacity upgrade at Bank station, the Northern Line extension to Battersea and the rebuilding of a roundabout at Old Street. All the sites have
UWC Signs Tank Car Contract with Slavneft-YANOS
15-6913 Tank Car The 15-6913 tank car is designed for the transportation of molten sulphur and other chemicals. The tank volume is 72 tons, which is substantially higher than tank cars fitted on standard bogies. The increase in payload reduces the amount of rolling stock needed by 10 percent. The tank car
Boost for Sheffield tram services
SHEFFIELD tram services are being boosted in frequency from this coming weekend, making Stagecoach Supertram the latest public transport system to start returning its timetables to pre-Covid levels. Trams on the yellow and blue routes will run every 15 minutes on weekdays from 15 June, and there will be two
Eski İspanya Kralı Juan Carlos’a soruşturma
Eski İspanya Kralı Juan Carlos, yolsuzluk iddiaları nedeniyle soruşturulacak. Yüksek Mahkeme’den yapılan açıklamada, 2014 yılında tahtı oğlu Felipe'ye bırakarak anayasal dokunulmazlıktan feragat eden eski kralın ‘eylemleri nedeniyle soruşturmaya dahil edilip edilmeyeceğinin araştırılacağı’ belirtildi. Soruşturmanın, Haziran 2014'ten sonra gerçekleşen fiillerin cezaya uygunluğunu belirlemeye ya da devre dışı bırakmaya odaklandığı vurgulandı. Soruşturmanın, yolsuzlukla mücadele
Skoda Delivers ForCity Smart Artic Tram to Germany
Skoda Transportation Group has had a number of tram contracts in Germany, including an order of 26 for the city of Bonn and with the Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr transport body. The basic volume stipulated in this contract is 80 trams. ForCity Smart Artic trams are single-direction, three-car units with a 1,000mm gauge. Each
Monday essay: is nostalgia out of date?
London–Cardiff Electrification Fully Completed
The electrification of the railway line between London and Cardiff is complete, with wires now running through the Severn Tunnel. On Friday, 5 June, passengers were able to travel between London and Cardiff on a fully electrified service, following Network Rail’s completion of the overhead wiring in the 7km Severn Tunnel. Installing
YOU can name the new East Midlands Railway Class 810 fleet
Photo: East Midlands Railway East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a competition to name its new Intercity Class 810 bi-mode trains. Hitachi is building 33 five-car trains for the operator. They will enter traffic from April 2022. EMR says entries must reflect train heritage, history or character of the East Midlands, or technological
Face Coverings on Public Transport Become Mandatory in England
On public transport it can be unavoidable to be in close proximity to another person for a prolonged period of time. It is these conditions that increase the risk of transmission. According to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), face coverings can provide a small amount of extra protection,
New Coradia LINT Fleet to Enter Service in Bavaria
Bavaria’s transport minister Kerstin Schreyer, together with Ilse Aigner, president of the Bavarian state parliament, the director of Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG), Transdev, and Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH, officially gave the launch signal for the fleet exchange at Holzkirchen station. source= https://railway-news.com/new-coradia-lint-fleet-to-enter-service-in-bavaria/
Plea to Bundesrat: Review Lorry Toll Exemption
Competition Concerns The concern is as follows: the government’s decision will make more than 800 million euros of public funds available for a measure that is counter-productive with regards to environmental and transport goals. Further, this measure would require a lot of further funding to compensate for the newly created disadvantages
Malcom Brown returns to Angel Trains
Bakan Karaismailoğlu: Milli YHT’yi TÜRASAŞ üretecek
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, Türkiye Raylı Sistem Araçları Sanayii AŞ'nin (TÜRASAŞ) "Ana Statü"sünün belirlendiğini belirterek, "TÜRASAŞ'ın yönetim organizasyonunu bir an önce kuracağız. Böylece 'Milli Yüksek Hızlı Treni'mizi (YHT) üretecek TÜRASAŞ, yapım çalışmalarına hızla başlayacak. Hedefimiz, Milli YHT ile bölgenin en önemli üreticisi haline gelmek." ifadelerini kullandı. Bakan Karaismailoğlu, yazılı
Extra Rail Freight Services to Anticipate Low Water Levels
Autonomous Inspection and Data Management for Railway Maintenance
Bridging the Gap Between the Latest Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence Technology and Railway Maintenance Needs Means Significant Cost Savings for Railways Autonomous inspection technology, artificial intelligence and big-data analytics offer new paths for inspection without impact on revenue service. Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System © ENSCO Rail When it comes to successfully identifying derailment
Police close case of rail worker Belly Mujinga’s COVID-19 death
Belly Mujinga, mother to an 11-year-old daughter, died after testing positive for coronavirus. Photo: Family Handout British Transport Police (BTP) says no further action will be taken in relation to the death of Belly Mujinga, who contracted COVID-19 after being spat at while on duty at London Victoria station. Belly Mujinga, 47
DB Regio Supports Abellio in Operating New RRX Services
Stäubli Electrical Connectors for Rail Applications
What does quality mean to you? For us, quality means fully meeting our customers’ requirements and expectations, and offering customised solutions for specific needs. Our electrical connectors are designed for demanding applications with high current- carrying capacity, which makes us a welcome and reliable partner in harsh environments. We provide solutions
Tube stations begin phased return
Photo: Nick Ansell/PA Wire More London Underground stations will begin reopening from Monday (June 8) as lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted. When lockdown measures were introduced in March, many Underground stations were closed with only key stations remaining open. TfL announced on May 18, following discussions with the Government before the announcement of
From the archive: SHADOWED BY THE STATE – from Ukraine with love?
From Ukraine with love? Railway photographer shadowed by the state
Keolis Fires Its Executive Chairman Patrick Jeantet
Since Patrick Jeantet’s appointment as Chairman of the Executive Board at Keolis on 1 February 2020, the Supervisory Board has registered significant strategic differences. The purpose of the Supervisory Board is to oversee the Executive Board, which in this case consists of just one person – Patrick Jeantet. The Supervisory Board
Germany Not Making the Right Noises on Rail Freight
In its May infringements package, the European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Germany to properly implement EU legislation with regards to the requirements for freight wagon braking equipment. In line with the EU Directive 2016/797, concerning the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Recast
Tiflex Brand Treadmaster Flooring Excels in Fire Safety
Undergoing many developments and improvements over the following years, Treadmaster TM7 continues to be manufactured from scratch at the Tiflex factory in Liskeard. It has a unique homogenous construction meaning the surface appearance is completely consistent throughout the body of the product. This has meant that the product has maintained
Realising the Intelligent Train – True Digital Enablement
TU Dresden, University of Birmingham and Rock Rail Launch Research Collaboration
The TU Dresden, the University of Birmingham and Rock Rail have entered into a research collaboration to study innovative battery technology as an environmentally friendly alternative traction technology for the rail sector. The two academic institutions have joined forces to investigate battery traction technology for the railways. Rock Rail, which leases
RMT threatens strikes over ‘Guardian Angels’ plan
THE RMT has warned of possible industrial action in protest at a government plan for unpaid volunteers to help guide railway passengers and prevent overcrowding at stations. The union said its members had reported seeing advertisements inviting people to help, and RMT general secretary Mick Cash warned that his union was
Bulgarian State Railways Orders 10 Siemens Smartron Locomotives
Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ) has ordered ten Smartron locomotives from Siemens Mobility. The Smartron locomotive is a preconfigured locomotive, which makes it a more affordable option over the more customised Siemens Vectron, while still being equipped with the Vectron platform technology. source= https://railway-news.com/bulgarian-state-railways-orders-10-siemens-smartron-locomotives/
Monday essay: the price TfL must pay to survive
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
EUROFIMA provides €200m Financing to FS Italiane
EUROFIMA, a supranational organisation for the financing of railway rolling stock, has entered into a financing agreement with its shareholder Ferrovie Dello Stato Italiane (FS Italiane). The transaction will see EUROFIMA make 200m euros available as a loan to FS with a maturity of ten years. The funds will largely go
