The Fast-Track to Future-Proof Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 With passengers demanding constant connections while they travel, and transport operators looking to leverage real-time operational data to and from their vehicles, there are an ever-increasing number of onboard devices and systems requiring connectivity. Ensuring that this connectivity is fast, reliable, robust and secure is key to assuring that the industry will be able to
Reopened Dartmoor line carries quarter of a million Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 A line in Devon between Exeter and Okehampton has carried its first 250,000 passengers just over a year since regular passenger services were restarted, having been withdrawn in 1972. Rail minister Huw Merriman visited Okehampton to unveil a plaque marking the official reopening of the station building, which has gained
Ricardo Rail Gains Designated Body Status for Irelands Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland. As part of the European Interoperability Directive, Member States are required to publish
TfL Launches Accessibility Trial for New Bridging Device Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) has launched a trial of a new ‘bridging device’ as part of its ongoing work to make its network more accessible. The bridging device has been designed to help passengers where the train-platform interface at step-free stations is insufficient or subpar for independent boarding and alighting due
Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 World Class Technology and Service for Railway Systems: Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Do you want to transform the safety, performance and efficiency of your Railway Signalling Power Supplies system? Are you bidding for work in CP7 and want to differentiate your bids from the competition? If so, our CableGuardian system
Ricardo Opens First North America Rail Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Ricardo has opened its first North America office dedicated to the rail market. The office in Folsom, CA, will be led by Kirk Klug, the recently appointed President, North America Ricardo Rail, who will oversee the expansion of Ricardo’s rail activities across the region. Kirk Klug, President of North America Ricardo Rail, said:“The opening
Route Assessment for Battery Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Battery Powered Train Concept The UK rail authorities are aiming to eliminate diesel traction wherever possible, but the network itself does not yet have complete electric coverage, and it will be many years before that is achieved. However, there are many routes that are partially electrified, operating with either occasional gaps
Advances in the Field of Predictive Maintenance CBM Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 Masats hosted the Quo Vadis CBM workshop on 20 October organised by IN-MOVE by Railgrup and the members of the #CBM Working Group, of which Masats is a member. The workshop allowed to share efforts and to know the vision of operators, constructors and components industry, in this field of Predictive
Alstom and SMRT Sign MoU to Improve Rail Operations in Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 Alstom is collaborating with Singapore’s rail operator, SMRT Trains to examine the use of advanced technologies that could improve railway operations and maintenance. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore developments in 3D-printed spare parts, autonomous robots and vision computing for predictive maintenance automation, and recoverable
Future of HS2 placed in doubt by minister Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20220 The future of HS2 could be at risk, after levelling-up minister Michael Gove warned that ‘everything will be reviewed’ when he was asked about the gap in government funds. He then named the high speed project as a possible candidate for savings, describing it as ‘a significant investment’, but gave no
Valley Link Rail to Construct Hydrogen Production Facility in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 The Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority has reached a final agreement with the City of Tracy, California to purchase 200 acres for a green hydrogen production facility as part of the Valley Link Rail project. This announcement follows the authority’s approval of the project’s Hydrogen Production Feasibility Study
It’s Time to Talk Women and Innovation: SITCE Katrine Marçal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Author, Speaker, Innovator: It’s Time to Talk Women and Innovation With SITCE Keynote Katrine Marçal With an eye on an innovative future, the 2022 edition of the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) will discuss the latest developments transforming urban mobility. Held in a city where innovation shines through, the world
High Voltage Growth & Expanding Markets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Metrology firm CoMech has the measure of the rail industry with plans for a new high-voltage laboratory and work with the universities of Derby and Loughborough. We talk to managing director Keith Pallet about real graft, financial control and high-voltage growth. It came as a shock to the management at CoMech when
US: Long Island Rail Road’s Third Track Project Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) third track project has been completed – without the need for any residential real estate property acquisitions and with unprecedented community input. The track runs between Floral Park and Hicksville and is 9.8 miles in length. The southernmost track on the roadbed, it will carry passengers
Automatic Train Control Installed on Toronto Transit Line 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20220 The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has announced that automatic train control (ATC) signalling is now operational on Line 1 of the city’s subway network. This upgrade aims to bring improved service and reduced operating costs. The TTC’s modernised Automatic Train Control (ATC) signalling system is now fully operational on Line 1 © TTC Toronto
Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal Appointed President of Icomera US Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Icomera, the world’s leading provider of wireless connectivity for transportation, is pleased to announce Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal as President of Icomera US Inc., responsible for the operational management of the North American business, serving national, regional, and intercity rail, transit, and road markets. Gabriel will lead the team of fifty engineers
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents Metro Train for Liverpool Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Stadler presented its IPEMU Merseytravel Class 777 at InnoTrans today. ‘IPEMU’ stands for ‘independently-powered electric multiple unit’, in reference to the trains’ battery packs. Stadler IPEMU for Merseyrail © a2b Global Media The opening words were spoken by Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director for Stadler UK & Ireland. The official presentation was also attended
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents New FLIRT Tri-Mode and CITYLINK Tram-Train for Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 At InnoTrans today, Stadler presented the new FLIRT tri-mode and CITYLINK tram-train for operation in South Wales. The event was attended by Stadler CEO Peter Spuhler and Rob Hale, Head of Rolling Stock, Project Integration & Delivery at Transport for Wales (TfW). Kicking off the presentation, Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director
InnoTrans Addresses the Skills Gap in the Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Throughout a panel discussion at InnoTrans 2022, industry leaders discussed the skills gap in the rail sector and explored how new talent should be attained and leveraged. The InnoTrans trade fair showcases a multitude of technologies and systems that will contribute to the future of the railway industry. However, Kristian Schmidt,
SENSIT Welcomes You to Their Stand at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 After a long four year gap, one of the largest international trade fairs for transport technology is taking place again, and we are glad to participate as well. You will find us in hall 27, at stand no. 701. We will be very happy to welcome you to our stand, where
Handheld Group Acquired by MilDef Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced that they have signed an agreement to be acquired by MilDef, a Swedish-based international supplier of tactical IT listed on Nasdaq SmallCap. MilDef has thru the transaction acquired 100% of the outstanding shares in Handheld Group AB. The two companies see
New Handheld Algiz RT10 Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 New Handheld Algiz RT10 Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet with Future-Proof Features Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the all-new Algiz RT10, an ultra-rugged 10-inch Android tablet that combines state-of-the-art design and performance with future-proof technology that will maintain its versatile utility through its entire
Masats Presents Two New Products at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Masats will present two innovative products for the railway sector at InnoTrans. PASD Platform Adaptable Screen Doors (World Premiere) This is an innovative concept of a revolutionary platform barrier system. The system is completely polyvalent and allows the creation of the door opening at any point along the platform right in front
ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Efficient, electrified, sustainable: ZF presents products and services for rail, bus and other transport applications at InnoTrans 2022ZF’s presence at the trade fair underlines the Group’s technological leadership in public and freight transportZF invites to join the company at two events: ZF Innovation
TfL funding settlement agreed with government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Transport for London has agreed a funding settlement with the Department for Transport, averting widespread cuts to services. The deal includes base funding of about £1.2 billion until March 2024, and provides a financial safety net if passenger figures and revenue do not continue to recover as TfL is hoping. But there
Element Aquires Singapore Test Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20220 Element strengthens position in Singapore with acquisition of Singapore Test Services Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired leading testing, inspection, calibration and certification provider, Singapore Test Services (STS), a subsidiary of ST Engineering. This acquisition strengthens Element’s position and growth plans in Southeast Asia. STS, and its team of 110 experts, supports
Coventry Very Light Rail to Boost Urban Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 On 5 August, Coventry City Council presented its ongoing Coventry Very Light Rail Project at a Future Mobility Showcase Day hosted by the West Midlands Growth Company. The Future Mobility Showcase Day took place at E.ON UK in conjunction with the Commonwealth Games to explore efficient and sustainable future transport solutions. During
CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Austin’s CapMetro has been a leader in transit technology for years, first as an early adopter of real-time passenger information and recently with a project to expand Swiftly’s Onboard App to their full fleet of 500 buses. Austin has experienced unique
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Enjoys Further International Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik enjoys further international success with lucrative major projects Pfaff Verkehrstechnik’s international business is currently growing exceptionally well, as shown by various successfully completed major projects, such as the equipping of a new railway depot in Ashkelon, Israel. This is where electric trains of the type Desiro HC (High Capacity)
Thales Awarded Long-Term Services Support Contract to Maintain Reliability of Singapore CBTC Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Thales has been awarded a long-term services support (LTSS) contract to ensure the continued reliability of its SelTrac communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling system used on Singapore’s north-south and east-west lines. This system has been in service on Singapore’s oldest train lines since 2017. SMRT Train Singapore © SgTransport As part of the contract
Stakeholder Feedback Event on the New European Innovation Agenda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Early 2021, the European Commissioner for Innovation Mariya Gabriel engaged with innovation communities to prepare the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). This agenda aims to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the
Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Cummins Inc.: Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader – Power Systems Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They have also re-invigorated the interest in the
MetroLink Railway to Transform Transport in Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has secured an agreement with the Cabinet to implement the MetroLink rail project in Dublin. The MetroLink line will consist of 19.4 kilometres of fully segregated railway serving 16 stations from the north of Swords to Charlemont in the south. The route will be mostly
A Lookahead to Rail Live 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Rail Live is a key event in the industry calendar, with delegates from across the UK rail sector heading to Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire, for an action packed two days full of exhibitions, panels, insights, collaboration hubs and more. The 3Squared team have always enjoyed attending Rail Live over
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
Singapore: Jacobs Secures Contract for Cross Island Line Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Jacobs has been appointed as the design consultant for the design and construction of the Tavistock station and tunnels for the Cross Island Line Phase 1 project in Singapore. The contract is valued at approximately 302 million USD (407 million SGD) and includes the design and construction of the underground station,
Not Calling At… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 Until recently, a major English city had no direct rail services to or from the capital. To get to Middlesbrough from London – as I foolishly did, one freezing day in November 2017 – you had to go to Darlington, also in the Tees Valley but a good 13 miles
Missing: 20 Centimetres – Raising Rails for Accessibility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Missing: 20 Centimetres – Raising Rails for Accessibility The rails in Israel’s Ra’anana station are about 20 centimetres too low. Three options to raise them. Even in Switzerland, not all trains and stations are step-free. © SBB In Switzerland, we are used to climbing one or more steps between the platform and the train
Pandrol’s Team Deliver Bespoke Aluminothermic Welding Training Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Pandrol recently held nearly two weeks’ worth of training for KAI, Indonesia’s public rail operator, running from the 22nd – 31st March. The purpose of the training was to deliver an overview of each of Pandrol’s Aluminothermic Track Welding processes, which involves casting molten steel at a temperature exceeding 3,500˚F (1,950
LTA Singapore Awards Two Contracts for Jurong Region Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two contracts with a combined value of 386 million SGD for its future Jurong Region Line (JRL). The 24 kilometre JRL will be Singapore’s seventh Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line. It will be operational from 2027 onwards in three phases and will improve connectivity
SYSTRA Consortium to Ensure Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border RTS Link Meets Safety Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 A SYSTRA-led consortium has been chosen to provide independent certification for the Straits of Johor cross-border rapid transit system (RTS) link that will connect Malaysia and Singapore. Artist’s impression of RTS cross-border link station The new link is scheduled to go into service in late 2026, carrying passengers four kilometres between the
Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning: How to address the skill shortages in the public transport sector and how to prepare the workforce of tomorrow?Date: May 31st 2022, 2.30pm – 4.00pm CET Register here. The emergence of digitisation and the increasing complexity it entails, confronts the public sector with an increasing skills
Timetable planning has reached ‘crucial’ points, warns ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 The compilation of future timetables for the East and West Coast Main Lines has reached a ‘crucial’ stage at which important decisions must be made, according to the Office of Rail and Road. Services in the new timetables are intended to make better use of capacity and also to be less
Working Outdoors – What Should You Consider When Choosing Safety Glasses? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Working Outdoors – What Should You Consider When Choosing Safety Glasses? It is common knowledge that sunlight has impact on the eye. While we wear sunglasses on a hot and sunny day, or smoked ski goggles while on the slope, the same should apply while working outdoor. Though it is not the
Deutsche Bahn and Vodafone Launch Infrastructure Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20220 Vodafone has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn (DB) to close any remaining gaps in the mobile operator’s network on rail routes across Germany. The agreement states that Vodafone will provide DB’s busiest routes with a seamless, high-bandwidth LTE mobile network by 2025. Deutsche Bahn and Vodafone enter into a partnership © Deutsche
Element Appoints New Singapore General Manager for Admaterials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has announced the appointment of Sherly Wijaya as the new General Manager for Admaterials in Singapore. Sherly brings 17 years of commercial testing laboratory experience in Malaysia and Singapore to the role. She has been a long-time employee of Admaterials, which was acquired by Element in 2018,
Asia Pacific Rail Returns to Thailand in May 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 Asia’s leading rail exhibition and conference, Asia Pacific Rail, returns as an in-person event in May 2022 in Thailand. With 79,000+ kilometres of rail projects either planned or under construction, Asia is the most exciting rail market in the world. Over the last 23 years, Asia Pacific Rail has brought together more
Train driver walked between shunting trains, inquest hears Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 A West Midlands Trains driver who was killed at Tyseley depot in Birmingham on 14 December 2019 had walked between two trains for no apparent reason, an inquest jury has heard. Abdul Rehan, 64, had just returned his train to the depot but left his cab on the wrong side,
Network Rail Announces Emergency Funding to Protect Cambrian Line from Effects of Extreme Weather Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 Network Rail has announced an additional two million GBP (2.38m euros | 2.61m USD) in emergency funding to help protect a section of the Cambrian Line from future extreme weather events. Damage caused to the Cambrian Line by winter storms. © Network Rail This news comes alongside the announcement that the line is
Drains at Carmont crash site ‘not built as designed’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20220 THE final report into the fatal derailment of a ScotRail HST near Stonehaven on 12 August 2020 has concluded that the drains which should have diverted water away from the track had not been properly built. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch found that drainage contractor Carillion had not reported unauthorised
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
Carlisle Station Receives £6.5m Overhaul Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20220 The platforms at Carlisle station (Cumbria) have been resurfaced to the tune of 6.5 million GBP. This Network Rail investment has improved platforms one, two and three for the station, which is managed by Avanti West Coast. The improvement works also included upgrades to the drainage system, levelling the platforms and
Masats Presents the New RF3+ Contactless Ramp Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 In last edition of Rail Live we presented the new RF3+ rail ramp, which allows the transit of users in a safe and functional way. It consists of an access device that integrates a contact-free sensor system, which allows the ramp to deploy automatically, operating in three different modes in accordance with
Nautiz X41 Rugged Handheld Gets an Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has announced an operating system upgrade to Android 11 for the Nautiz X41 rugged handheld today. The Nautiz X41 is a compact and light-weight rugged handheld, designed for efficient field data collection and communication. In addition to a touchscreen, the Nautiz X41
TfL funding is extended until June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20220 Government funding support for Transport for London has been extended until 24 June, but although the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed the news he is calling for a 'concrete commitment' to a longer term settlement. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said he was 'pleased', but continued: 'There is no
LTA Singapore Expanding Capacity of Sengkang-Punggol LRT System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 The Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore has chosen Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to enhance the capacity of the automated guideway transit (AGT) system used on the Sengkang-Punggol light rapid transit (LRT) lines. Sengkang-Punggol LRT Singapore © Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) The Sengkang-Punggol LRT system connects two stations on Singapore’s mass rapid transit (MRT) North East
Element Materials Technology Acquired by Temasek Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Element Materials Technology Group (Element or the Group), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has been acquired by Temasek from Bridgepoint. Temasek, a global investor headquartered in Singapore, has been a minority shareholder in Element since 2019. The Group generates annual revenues of c.$1 billion and has
Opinion Poll Shows Public Support for Rail Baltica Growing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Support continues to grow for the Rail Baltica project according to the latest in a series of public opinion polls. Rail Baltica Riga Central Station © Rail Baltica At the beginning of this year the fourth annual pan-Baltic survey on residents’ attitudes towards the Rail Baltica global project took place. This poll was
Parker Unveils Next Generation of Thermal Gap Filler Pads Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20210 With a dependable thermal performance of 3.2 W/m-K, the cost-effective THERM-A-GAP PAD 30 reliably conforms to rough surface irregularities and air gaps on heat generating components. For higher performance applications, THERM-A-GAP PAD 60 offers the enticing combination of excellent thermal conductivity at 6.0 W/m-K, while being 40% softer than current
Handheld Launches New Version of Its Ultra-Rugged PDA, the NAUTIZ X9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20210 Designed to handle the toughest conditions, the Nautiz X9 is built with a sturdy magnesium casing and is targeted for mobile computing and data collection in industrial and field applications where reliability is critical and ruggedness is key. Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced a new
Salisbury crash caused by slippery rails and SPAD Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20210 THE Rail Accident Investigation Branch has revealed that the collision between two trains outside Salisbury station on Sunday night was caused by slippery rails on the approach to a junction, which meant that one of the trains involved could not stop before it collided with the other. The train which could
Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision ScotRail is planning to replace striking rail staff with managers and supervisors during COP26 if tonight's 17.00 deadline passes without a last-minute agreement with the RMT over a pay offer. It is reported that the government is not optimistic that there will be a settlement
Lumo managing director says ‘we’ve got the price right’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20210 Lumo managing director says 'we've got the price right' The first open access Lumo service from London to Edinburgh left three passengers behind on Monday morning, because there appeared to be a problem with their reservations. But other passengers at King's Cross told reporters they were 'delighted' with the low fares.
Are Your Staff Industry Compliant? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20210 A recent survey showed 75% of employers feel their existing competency management tools could be improved by an integrated marketplace. It is an exciting time for the UK’s civil engineering industry with plenty of significant projects on the horizon. This work is increasing pressure on project managers, many of which are
RAIB Makes Recommendations after Reviewing Fatal Waterloo Underground Accident Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20210 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has made three recommendations to London Underground in its report into a fatal accident that took place at Waterloo Underground station on 26 May 2020. Waterloo Underground Station © London Underground A passenger lost his life after falling into the gap between the northbound Bakerloo line
Union says Underground RAIB report is ‘damning’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20210 Union says Underground RAIB report is 'damning' A fatal accident on a curved tube platform has been described by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch as highlighting inadequate risk assessment on the part of London Underground. At about 10.10 on 26 May last year, a passenger on the northbound Bakerloo Line platform
RAIB report: Fatal accident at Waterloo Underground station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20210 RAIB has released its report into a fatal accident at Waterloo Underground station last year. On May 26 2020 at 10.10am, a passenger fell into the gap between the northbound Bakerloo line platform and a train at Waterloo Underground station. A large gap existed between the train and the platform because
California High-Speed Rail Line Approved Between Bakersfield and Palmdale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 The board’s certification of the Bakersfield to Palmdale Final EIR/EIS and approval of the project section allows the authority to begin preconstruction work as funding becomes available. The section provides a north-south high-speed rail connection between the Central Valley and the Antelope Valley in northern Los Angeles County, closing the passenger
New Modern Design of the PK Push Button Series Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20210 TSL-ESCHA: New Modern Design of the PK Push Button Series for Double-Sided Glass Installation The PK push button series has been in reliable and proven use in buses and trains for decades. Now the glass mounting variant (construction type 7 and construction type 8) has a modern and optimized design for installation in
Design-Build Contract for Singapore’s Ang Mo Kio Metro Station Extension Goes to VINCI Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20210 In a joint-venture with Gammon Construction and Engineering, Bachy Soletanche Singapore – a subsidiary of VINCI Construction – has been awarded the design-build contract for the extension of Ang Mo Kio metro station. This will connect the new Cross Island Line (CRL), the eighth line in Singapore’s mass rapid transit system
Railfreight operators welcome decarbonisation plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20210 THE Transport Decarbonisation Plan unveiled by the government has been welcomed by the railfreight industry. The plan sets out a programme of decarbonising transport completely by 2050, and is being described by the government as a 'greenprint'. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said: 'It’s not about stopping people doing things: it’s about
Face masks to remain mandatory on London transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20210 Photo: PA Media Face masks must be worn on London’s transport network, even after the legal restrictions have been lifted on July 19. Sadiq Khan has asked Transport for London (TfL) to enforce the use of mask wearing on buses and trains as a condition of carriage. The London mayor said he
Connectivity to Sustainability – the Future of Rail Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Connectivity to Sustainability – the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They also re-invigorated interest in the rail industry and became the poster child of the industry for
HS2 Launches Second Giant Tunnelling Machine – Cecilia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20210 This week HS2 has launched Cecilia, the second of two 2,000t tunnelling machines that will excavate the ten-mile-long tunnels beneath the Chiltern Hills. The tunnel boring machine (TBM) was named after the pioneering astronomer and astrophysicist Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin by public vote. TBM Cecilia from the air It will operate alongside an identical machine
DB and Deutsche Telekom Plan Seamless Mobile Network Along Germany’s Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Deutsche Telekom (DT) are investing hundreds of millions of euros to provide full mobile coverage across all of Germany’s long-distance and regional rail routes. The companies have agreed that DT will expand its mobile network on the DB railways as quickly as possible, closing existing gaps and
Porterbrook donates Class 43 HST power car to National Railway Museum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 Porterbrook has announced the donation of record-breaking HST power car 43102 to the National Railway Museum. In 1987 the power car broke the world speed record for a diesel-powered train, reaching 148.5mph between Northallerton and York. Decommissioned after 39 years’ frontline service it will find a new home at Locomotion
Network Rail’s Delivery Plans Broadly on Track says ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has found Network Rail’s progress in delivering against its Control Period 6 (CP6) plans broadly on track. However, in its annual report the regulator did raise concerns regarding the remaining levels of risk funding, particularly in Scotland, and that continued focus is also needed
National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure Relaunches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 The University of Birmingham has relaunched the National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI), following work with the UK Department for Education to secure a successful, sustainable and inclusive future for the college. A special collaboration between higher and further education, the NCATI has now been incorporated into the wider
Canadian Pacific Files Formal Objection to Canadian National Merger Waiver Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20210 Canadian Pacific (CP) has filed a formal objection with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) stating that Canadian National (CN) doesn’t qualify for a waiver of the STB’s rules for major transactions regarding its proposal for Kansas City Southern (KCS). In its letter, CP claims that the CN/KCS transaction doesn’t satisfy any
New Construction Type of Push Buttons for Glass Doors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20210 TSL-ESCHA’s door opening push button PK52 is now available for installation in glass doors of buses and trains. San Francisco (USA), Calgary (Canada), West Midlands (UK), Stockholm (Sweden), Hamburg (Germany), Minsk (Belarus), Moscow (Russia) – PK52 door opening push buttons are spread across the globe in a wide range of vehicles.
Commercial Seat Selection Features in S3 Passenger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20210 Commercial Seat Selection Features in S3 Passenger A seat is a seat. Or is it? Not when it comes to commercial seat selection. Traditionally, most train and bus operators followed a rather rigid and strictly dualistic pattern when it came to distinguishing between various commercial seat classes. For those who wished
Survey claims to reveal post-lockdown travel patterns Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20210 THE Campaign for Better Transport is predicting that few longer-term changes to travel patterns are likely after the pandemic, quoting a survey of transport users carried out in March. If the survey is right, public transport will continue to provide almost half the journeys, with cars in a narrowly dominant position,
Klas: Extending the Value of Rail CCTV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20210 Over the last decade, safety in the rail industry has dramatically improved with the use of CCTV. Train Operating Companies (TOCs) realise the many benefits digital media offers, from monitoring passenger safety to assisting in rail operations. The advances in 3G/4G/5G cellular networks and the rise of the Internet of Things
The German Centre for Rail Transport Research during the European Year of Rail 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20210 The DZSF will focus on topics such as increasing network capacity, connecting to other modes of transport and cyber security in 2021. However, those are just a few key topics. The DZSF will look at automated trams, a project it has been working on in a consortium since the end
Train operators call for ‘level playing field’ over tax Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20210 THE interim findings of the Union Connectivity Review by Sir Peter Hendy have been published today and the rail industry is critical of proposals to reform Air Passenger Duty on domestic flights, although the report does make it clear that it will concentrate on journeys which are ‘not realistic by
Rail fares increased across UK despite low demand for travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20210 Rail passengers in England and Wales have been hit by above inflation fare rises despite the collapse in demand. Ticket prices have increased by around 2.6%, leading to accusations that the UK Government is “pricing the railways out of existence”. Related articles The figure represents the Retail Prices Index measure of inflation
The Importance of in-Train Mobile Coverage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20210 How to provide reliable in-train wireless coverage – a key requirement for passengers today. As smartphones and tablets have become ubiquitous, people expect to stay connected wherever they are; whether that’s sitting in a local café enjoying a coffee or on a train travelling to work. Mobile coverage on trains is now
Security staff evicting Euston HS2 protestors start tunnelling too Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20210 THE protestors who have tunnelled under the gardens outside Euston station in London to highlight their opposition to HS2 say the security staff who are trying to evict them have started their own tunnel. The protestors say the eviction officials have been boring a vertical tunnel under Euston Square Gardens in
TfL fares to rise in March, as report reveals ‘£2bn funding gap’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20210 FARES on Transport for London services will rise by 2.6 per cent in general on 1 March, but the mayor of London Sadiq Khan says some single pay as you go Underground, DLR, London Overground and TfL rail fares will not change. The rises are the first since before the present
Alstom urges closing of ‘green gaps’ in British urban transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20210 ALSTOM has published a report which recommends new tram systems in a number of British cities as a way of making urban transport greener. This would be alongside the introduction of up to 400 hydrogen-powered trains. The areas identified by Alstom range from Tees Valley in the north east to Plymouth
New Year’s Honours List recognises Network Rail employees Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20210 Martin Frobisher. Photos: Network Rail Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2020, published on 30 December. Martin Frobisher OBE, group safety and engineering director, is recognised for his work supporting the railway response to COVID-19, the construction of the Nightingale hospitals and supporting the
Cyber Security and Safety – A Much-Needed Code of Practice Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20200 By Joe Ferguson, NCSC Certified Cyber Practitioner and Senior Information Risk Analyst As a lead consultant with IL7 Security, I have carried out risk assessments on IT for industry, banking, police, central government and defence for over two decades. We have provided risk assessments for operational technology, mainly in transport, covering trains
Transportation Refresh: Finding the Way Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20200 By Kyle Connor We take a look at how the pandemic has interrupted the status quo for transportation around the world, while we assess the implications for the future of mobility. Co-authored with Andy Manuel A few weeks ago, scrolling through LinkedIn, I saw a cartoon graphic asking: “What digitized your organization?” The options
Why It’s Vital the Rail Industry Supports STEM Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20200 The rail industry is a thriving sector to work in with endless career opportunities. Yet, there is a serious skills shortage that urgently needs to be addressed. EngineeringUK anticipates there is a shortfall of between 37,000 to 59,000 across core engineering roles, despite there being an annual demand of 124,000.
New Research Says UK Rail Industry Will Face Critical Skills Shortage by 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20200 The National Skills Academy for Rail and City & Guilds have published joint research – the Back on Track report – which has found that the UK rail sector will face a critical skills shortage by 2025. The problem is threefold: Firstly, there is an ageing workforce. 28 percent of workers
Blend Plants: Concrete Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20200 Blend Plants: Ideal for the rail works sector – delivering multi-functionality, compactness and guaranteed results by Costantino Radis It would not be surprising, when travelling on the Orient Express, to come across a station or maintenance depot with a convoy of special wagons manufactured by Blend Plants. The Italian company has built
Crisis at TfL as government clashes with Mayor and unions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20200 THE funding debate at Transport for London has reached crisis proportions, as the Mayor of London hit out this morning at ‘draconian’ government plans to increase fares by more than RPI+1 per cent, extend the Congestion Charge Zone to the North and South Circular roads in a year from now
Bombardier Wins 10-Year Services Contract in Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20200 “We are proud to continue playing such a major role, contributing to Singapore’s public transport network and supporting our customer’s ambitious expansion plan to grow its rail network to 360 km by the 2030s. This order demonstrates the confidence LTA and SMRT have in our industry-leading services capabilities. “We will maintain
Singapore’s Jurong Region Line to Get Siemens CBTC Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20200 The Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded a contract to Siemens Mobility to install its automatic train control signalling solution and half-height platform screen doors on the Jurong Region Line. The contract is worth around 135 million euros. The line in question is 24km long. Siemens Mobility will install its
Franchising is Dead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20200 A Conversation with Gareth Dennis In March 2020 the UK Government suspended rail franchise agreements, instead putting in place Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs), paying franchisees a 2 percent management fee to run trains, due to a collapse in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. These EMAs due to