The 200th TRAXX locomotive is a TRAXX MS2E – the MS stands for multi-system (capable of both AC and DC operations), the 2 stands for second-generation and the E stands for ‘electric’. It is homologated for cross-border operations in seven EU countries: Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovakia
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Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Completes 3 Months in Austria
The iLint has been undergoing testing in regular passenger service on OEBB’s regional lines for the past three months and this has been successful. These positive test results follow the Coradia iLint hydrogen fuel cell train’s official approval from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany
Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany: Jure Mikolcic, VDB Vice-President Rolling Stock, CEO of Stadler Pankow GmbH, Member of the Executive Committee of Stadler Rail AG, at the VDB Digital Dialog Forum “Rail Revolution 4.0: Picking up Speed after the Crisis”. Jure Mikolcic: “We’re living in unusual times. We’re currently
Cologne to Get 64 Trams from Alstom-Kiepe Electric Consortium
Cologne’s public transport authority, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG, KVB, has chosen the consortium comprising Alstom and Kiepe Electric to supply 64 low-floor trams. The order, worth 363 million euros, is based on Alstom’s Citadis platform. Alstom’s share in the contract is 60 percent, Kiepe Electric’s is 40 percent. Rendering of the Alstom Citadis
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Launch H2goesRail Hydrogen Partnership
German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have set up the H2goesRail partnership to trial hydrogen technology in the rail sector. The two companies want to test a newly developed hydrogen train and refuelling station. Deutsche Bahn is converting one of its maintenance sites in Ulm to enable it
Case Study with Alstom – ASC Sensors Put to the Test
These sections are blocked for the duration of the test, as the trains travel 10 percent faster than normal during the test runs, creating a risk of collision. High Measurement Sensitivity and Broad Frequency Range General-series capacitive acceleration sensors from ASC are highly suitable for test set-ups like Alstom’s thanks to their
CFL cargo Buys 10 Bombardier TRAXX MS Locomotives
The Luxembourg-based CFL cargo has ordered 10 Bombardier Transportation TRAXX MS locomotives as part of its strategy to expand further into the European rail market. The multi-system locomotives, which can operate under both AC and DC electrification of different voltages (15kV and 25kV AC and 1.5kV and 3kV DC) will allow
Cummins to Open New Fuel Cell Systems Production Facility in Germany
Cummins to open new fuel cell systems production facility in Germany, strengthening its commitment to hydrogen in Europe Cummins Inc. announced it will open a new facility in Herten, Germany, which will initially focus on the assembly of fuel cell systems for global transportation leader Alstom’s hydrogen trains. As a global power
Hydrogen Is a Distraction
There is a lot of buzz about hydrogen trains and hydrogen technology at the moment. Hydrogen trains are already in commercial operation in Germany and are being tested in the Netherlands and the UK. And they have their place. However, their contribution to decarbonising transport is tiny and the danger is
Germany’s Federal Railway Authority Approves Dual Mode Vectron Locomotive
Germany’s Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt – EBA) has issued the operating approval for the Siemens Vectron dual mode locomotive. Siemens Vectron Dual Mode locomotive © www.siemens.com/press The diesel-electric freight locomotive has already been ordered by a number of customers in Germany: Railsystems RP, Mindener Kreisbahnen GmbH, and Stern & Hafferl. Siemens Mobility has
New Vegetation Management Scheme Cuts Storm Damage by 25%
Vegetation management at Deutsche Bahn © Deutsche Bahn AG | Claudia Münchow For two years now a team of experts has taken care of the forests along the railway lines. Deutsche Bahn’s vegetation management has been expanded. More than a thousand foresters and other employees are now responsible for ensuring the lineside
Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2020
Our latest magazine is here! We are publishing this digital magazine having only recently heard the news that there will be no InnoTrans in April 2021. Instead, InnoTrans will take place again in September 2022. The InnoTrans organisers explained their decision saying there was not enough planning security to go ahead
Bombardier’s Siegen Site Achieves 10,000 Bogie Overhaul Milestone
Bombardier Transportation’s site in Siegen, Germany has delivered the 10,000th overhauled bogie. Bombardier’s bogie competence centre in Siegen, Germany overhauls its 10,000th bogie © Bombardier The site is a centre of competence for bogies. It is where Bombardier develops, manufactures, services and overhauls its FLEXX bogies for international operators. source= https://railway-news.com/bombardiers-siegen-site-achieves-10000-bogie-overhaul-milestone/
Deutsche Bahn Migrates Its Entire IT to the Cloud
Handheld Group Moves to New Global Headquarters
This change fits well in a year that began with office expansions in Germany and in the U.S. With the renovation of the foundry, Handheld’s new global headquarters are bright, modern, stylish and custom-built for a company headed for continued growth. Handheld’s lineup of rugged tablets and PDAs is specifically developed for field
Delhi Metro Receives 800th Bombardier MOVIA Metro Car
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC) has received the 800th MOVIA metro car from manufacturer Bombardier Transportation. Bombardier MOVIA metro for Delhi Metro, India © Bombardier The DMRC placed its first order for Bombardier MOVIA metro cars in 2007, with a number of follow-up orders since, bringing the total order number up
Ground-Breaking for Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains
The ground-breaking ceremony for the hydrogen filling station for passenger trains took place in Germany on 26 October 2020. This filling station is being built in the Industriepark Höchst in the federal state of Hesse. Starting in December 2022, it will provide the hydrogen for the world’s largest fuel cell passenger
mgw Service Uses NEXTSENSE CALIPRI for Preventive Maintenance
That’s why, since recently, CALIPIRI Prime devices of NEXTSENSE are in use. The mobile handheld device is based on the patented CALIPRI principle – a development of the laser light section technology. Thus, user-dependent results are a thing of the past. After all, the automatic roll and tilt correction enables
Breaking: InnoTrans 2021 Postponed
IGW Romania Loves Local
One of the many things the coronavirus pandemic has taught us is the importance of local production. After all, the global economy has taken significant hits due to supply chains (partially) shutting down. That’s why we are especially fond of the new project that IGW Romania will be contributing to.
Alstom Now Fully Certified for Latest Onboard and Trackside ETCS Standards
ETCS is a highly efficient train control system. It cuts down maintenance costs and delivers improvements in safety, reliability, punctuality and capacity. Consequently, ETCS is being used more and more outside of Europe, for example in countries like Australia, India, Taiwan, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. The first project that will
HÜBNER to Equip Trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden
The HÜBNER Group can point to four new projects where its new shock-absorbing system for tram front ends will be coming into use: The bus and rail industry supplier will be equipping new trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden with its innovative shock-absorbing system for tram front ends. “Particularly in
Siemens Mobility Wins Order for 109 LRVs for Dusseldorf and Duisburg
The Düsseldorfer Rheinbahn AG and the Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have together ordered 109 Siemens Mobility Avenio HF high-floor light rail vehicles. Rendering of the light rail vehicle for Duisburg and Dusseldorf © design büro+staubach berlin The contract includes an option for a further 48 units as well as a maintenance and servicing agreement
Monday essay: Paying the bills
The latest operator to be threatened by the coronavirus pandemic may be Eurostar. Sim Harris wonders how far our government would help. RAILWAY operators are now in a curious position, but they are not all in the same boat. The franchised TOCs are continuing to provide services as government contractors under the
Siemens Mobility Wins German Mobility Award for RRX
The Rhine-Ruhr Express (RRX) project stands out for its general dimension and its scale of innovation. Siemens Mobility has been supplying the trains and is also delivering the maintenance. In total, Siemens delivered 84 Desiro HC regional trains and it will maintain the fleet until 2050. The final train will
Deutsche Bahn to Open New ICE Maintenance Plant in Nuremberg
Deutsche Bahn is building a new ICE maintenance facility in Nuremberg, investing around 400 million euros into the project. Nuremberg will get a new ICE plant © Deutsche Bahn AG | Loredana La Rocca The facility will be carbon-neutral and provide 450 jobs. This is the tenth facility of DB-Fernverkehr (long-distance). The relevant
Digitalisation of Wheel Profile Measurement in Freight Transport
IGE Relies on Optical Measurement Technology from Nextsense to Break New Ground in Wheel Profile Wear Measurement For more than 30 years, the name IGE has been a household name in the European railway scene, and now the Internationale Gesellschaft für Eisenbahnverkehr is also one of the pioneers in modern analysis
Final 12-Car ICE 4 Delivered and Named ‘Metropole Ruhr’
The 50th 12-car ICE 4 train has been delivered to Deutsche Bahn and has been given the name ‘Metropole Ruhr’ following a radio competition. The naming ceremony took place at Dusseldorf Central Station and was attended by Ronald Pofalla, Head of Infrastructure at DB, Hendrik Wüst, NRW’s transport minister, Michael Peterson,
Hydrogen Train Test Runs Deemed a Success in the Netherlands
The trial runs of the Coradia iLint hydrogen train that have been taking place in the Netherlands have been called a success by the Province of Groningen. Consequently, the province wants to use hydrogen trains for future services in Groningen, including into Germany. The Province of Groningen has published a report
A Protest Train through Berlin: Private Freight Operators Demand Fair Competition
The protest participants said that the state’s corona aid packages needed to be accessible to all rail freight operators equally. The association of private rail freight operators said it wanted to avoid any distortion to fair competition. Private rail freight operators protest in Berlin at German government’s one-sided support for DB © NEE The
Handheld Appoints New Director of Purchasing
Handheld’s lineup of rugged tablets and PDAs is specifically developed for field workers in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and tablets. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions
Unipart Rail and Andiman & Co Partnership to Support European Growth
About Unipart Rail Unipart Rail is the leading specialist provider of technology and supply chain solutions to the rail industry. With a growing international presence and extensive expertise in infrastructure, signalling and traction and rolling stock products, Unipart Rail is a major partner to the rail industry. Unipart Rail is part of
DB Launches Europe’s Largest Rolling Wifi Network
Deutsche Bahn has launched its new wifi service: [email protected], a free connected wifi network that already includes the operator’s entire ICE fleet, more than 100 stations, all DB lounges, some regional trains and buses. By the end of 2020 Deutsche Bahn will bring up the station total to 130. All IC
Instead of Trade Fair: Robel Comes to the Customer
First German roadshow with hand operated machines Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, InnoTrans as the most important industry meeting point has been postponed to 2021. With machine demonstrations in ten German cities, Robel now offers an alternative to the traditional fixture in this year’s track construction calendar. The stations of the Robel
Rail industry experts call for green investment post-pandemic
A new report from leading rail industry professionals calls for the government to put rail at the heart of a green post-pandemic economic recovery. The Building Back Better report, written by industry experts from the High Speed Rail Group and the Rail Delivery Group, calls for major investment into high speed
LNVG Orders 14 Additional Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario Coaches
LNVG, the public transport authority for Lower Saxony, has ordered a further 14 Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario coaches, bringing its total fleet to 246 double-decker coaches. Bombardier will deliver 12 intermediate cars and two control cars. LNVG also operates 37 TRAXX locomotives. Bombardier TWINDEXX Vario for LNVG © Bombardier The TWINDEXX Vario coaches are modular
InnoTrans 2000: 20 Years On
InnoTrans 2000 took place 12–15 September. It experienced a doubling of exhibitor numbers, reaching 827 from 25 countries. The fair attracted 23,737 visitors over the four days. The year 2000 was the first that the InnoTrans Convention took place, giving the event a clearly structured expert framework programme. This was therefore
InnoTrans 2020: The Convention Goes Digital
Although InnoTrans 2020 has been postponed to April 2021, aspects of the event can still go ahead. Parts of the InnoTrans Convention will take place digitally. The German Transport Forum (Deutsches Verkehrsforum DVF) events will take place on their original dates. It is organising two specialist forums as video talks. These
Bombardier Delivers First FLEXITY Tram to Duisburg
Bombardier and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have presented the first new pre-series FLEXITY low-floor tram to the public. The tram is equipped with an image-based driver assistance system (ODAS) to help prevent collisions. Full testing and approval runs on Duisburg’s tram network will begin shortly. Bombardier’s new FLEXITY tram for Dusiburg © Daniel Tomczak
OEBB and Alstom Test Hydrogen Train in Passenger Service in Austria
Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is testing Alstom’s hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, in passenger service during a ten-week test phase that will run until 26 November 2020. This is the first time the hydrogen train is carrying passengers in Austria. The iLint is replacing a diesel multiple unit and will operate
VTG and DB Cargo Present New m2 Freight Wagon
m2 Freight Wagon DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight wagon © Deutsche Bahn AG | Pablo Castagnola The m2 project is designed to be modular and multi-functional – a building block system that enables wagons to be assembled tailored to customer needs. Depending on use, four-axle flat cars can
DB Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 400 Dual Mode Vectron Locomotives
DB Cargo is expanding its locomotive fleet: the freight operator has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 400 dual mode Vectron locomotives. The investment will amount to more than 1 billion euros. DB Cargo plans to use the new locomotives both for hauling freight and for shunting
No More Diesel Vehicles by 2050 Says DB
Deutsche Bahn is moving away from conventional diesel fuel in order to be a fully climate-neutral business by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, Deutsche Bahn is trialling different opportunities for alternative traction and fuels. The advanced TrainLab test train is already operating with green diesel, which reduces carbon emissions
Germany Agrees to Accelerating Implementation of Digital Signal Boxes
Deutsche Bahn, the German Railway Industry Association and the Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) have agreed to work closely together so that new digital technologies can be rolled out quickly. By the end of 2021 ten German regions will have switched their conventional signal box technology to digital technologies, which will deliver
Trips with a difference: 40 years of rail ale rambles
Dave Richardson recalls more than 40 years of connecting railways with beer festivals and brewery visits, organised by former Salisbury area BR manager Gerald Daniels. REAL ale and rail travel somehow go together, especially with heritage railways, which often hold beer festivals at stations or on board trains. Both interests appeal
German Cabinet Adopts Investment Acceleration Act Proposal
The German cabinet has adopted a proposal put forward by transport minister Andreas Scheuer for an Investment Acceleration Act. It will allow the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) to accelerate planning and building. With regards to the railways, the Act includes a number of measures. For example, certain construction
DB to Use Satellite Imagery and AI for Vegetation Management
Around 70 percent of DB’s tracks run through areas with tree cover. In recent years Deutsche Bahn has substantially expanded its vegetation management programme in order to become more storm-proof. This programme includes cutting back vegetation near the tracks, supporting stable tree species and performing intensive inspections of the vegetation. Deutsche
Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020
Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state
HS2’s giant tunnelling machines prepare for New Year launch
Alstom Calls Bombardier Quarterly Results ‘Unexpected and Negative’
Following the publication by Bombardier Inc. of its quarterly results, Alstom released a statement in which it said the quarterly results pointed to ‘unexpected and negative developments regarding Bombardier Transportation’. This statement follows the news that the European Commission has given the go-ahead for Alstom to acquire Bombardier Transportation, following a
Bombardier Transfers First 2 FLEXITY Trams to Karlsruhe
“We’re pleased that the trams have arrived in Karlsruhe, via sustainable rail transportation. In the coming weeks, the vehicles will be prepared for operation, tested and finally authorized for passenger service on site. Since the new vehicles differ only slightly in technical terms from the proven trains already in service,
Germany Establishes Digital Railway Test Site
The Minister President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, pointed out that the state government has been supportive of this research project for a long time. Consequently, Saxony would fund a co-ordinator, who would assist the TU Chemnitz in planning, controlling and implementing the local research infrastructure. source= https://railway-news.com/germany-establishes-digital-railway-test-site/
Germany to Get World’s First Hydrogen Filling Station for Passenger Trains
The world’s first hydrogen filling station for passenger trains will be built in Bremervoerde in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. Lower Saxony, which has seen the operation of Germany’s first hydrogen-powered train, will now also get a hydrogen filling station for these trains. Construction will begin in September. Representatives from
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Alstom, Eversholt ‘jump start’ hydrogen trains project
ALSTOM and Eversholt Rail are investing another £1 million in the development of British hydrogen-fuelled trains, which will be produced at Alstom’s Transport Technology Centre in Widnes. The trains, branded Breeze, are converted from ex-British Rail electric Class 321s, and will form a new Class 600 series. They will emit
DB Orders 30 New ICE Trains from Siemens for €1 Billion
Deutsche Bahn is investing one billion euros in 30 new ICE trains. They are to enter passenger service starting in 2022. From 2022 onwards 30 new ICE trains will join the existing fleet of DB’s high-speed trains. The contract, worth around 1 billion euros, has gone to Siemens Mobility. Deutsche Bahn
Keeping Steam on the Network: Tyseley: Shaping the future of Main Line Steam?
As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope talks to Tyseley’s Michael Whitehouse about Vintage Trains’ bid to become an independent train-operating company owned by the general public. ONE year ago The Railway Magazine presented an in-depth look at the strategic vision laid
Tyseley: Shaping the future of main line steam?
Express steam trains working out of Birmingham, hauled by Great Western-designed 4-6-0s such as ‘Castle’ No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, is the unique selling point of the Vintage Trains Community Benefit Society. ROBIN COOMBES As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope
Stobart leaves rail to concentrate on air in £1,000 sale
Germany Funds €500m Berlin-Szczecin Railway Upgrade
The German Federal Government and the Federal States of Berlin and Brandenburg will invest 480 million euros in upgrading the railway line between Berlin and the Polish city of Szczecin. The works will affect the section between Angermünde and the German-Polish border and will commence in 2021. The Federal Government is
Alstom to Submit Commitments to EC for Bombardier Transportation Acquisition
Alstom formally notified to European Commission in June 2020 of its intention to acquire Bombardier Transportation. Now it says it will submit commitments to the EC as part of that intention. The French rolling stock manufacturer engaged in some preliminary discussions with the Commission, after which it has now announced its
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
Handheld Announces Major Upgrades to Its Popular Nautiz X2
About Handheld Handheld Group is a manufacturer and global supplier of rugged mobile computers, handhelds and tablets. Handheld and partners worldwide deliver mobility solutions to businesses within geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. Handheld Group, headquartered in Sweden, has subsidiaries in Finland, the U.K., the
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
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
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
Transfesa Logistics to Renew European Container Fleet
Transfesa Logistics is renewing its freight container fleet that it operates on European routes. The freight operator, which is majority-owned by Deutsche Bahn AG, will put the 122 freight containers into full circulation at the end of June 2020. They will transport Ford’s production components to the UK and Germany. Transfesa is
Monday essay: time to cover up
Rail Dismay: Toll Exemption for LNG Lorries Goes Ahead
Following last week’s letter to the German Bundesrat, after the German government approved a law that would extend the toll exemption for LNG lorries by a further three years, these most recent efforts by competitive railway undertakings and the rail freight sector have failed. The Bundesrat – which represents Germany’s sixteen
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
DB Regio Supports Abellio in Operating New RRX Services
From the archive: SHADOWED BY THE STATE – from Ukraine with love?
From Ukraine with love? Railway photographer shadowed by the state
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
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
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
Germany: Private Railway Undertakings to Seek EU Help
Following the approval by the federal budget committee to provide further ‘rescue measures’ to Deutsche Bahn, mofair and the Network of European Railways (NEE) voiced their criticism. In an argument that has been building up all week, private railway undertakings in Germany are angry that the German state is focusing its
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
HÜBNER Consolidates Its Rail Activities
The second largest business segment of the HÜBNER Group – Material Solutions – is also under new leadership. HÜBNER General Manager Ingolf Cedra has also taken on the function of head of Material Solutions in addition to his other responsibilities. The position was previously held by Tobias Lexhaller, who has
Anger at DB-Only German Railway Alliance
The ‘Bündnis für unsere Bahn’ – Alliance for Our Railway’ – signed by the German government (BMVI), Deutsche Bahn, the EVG union, the DB works council and AGV MOVE (employers’ association) has come under criticism for excluding other train operators, who are also suffering from the effects of the coronavirus
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
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
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
Bombardier Delivers 200th FLEXITY Tram to Berlin
Bombardier Transportation has delivered its 200th FLEXITY tram to Berlin’s public transport authority Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), which operates the third-largest tram system in the world and the largest in Germany. Bombardier is still to deliver a further 31 low-floor Flexity trams to the city. source= https://railway-news.com/bombardier-delivers-200th-flexity-tram-to-berlin/
Coronavirus – Rail Is Proving Its Worth beyond Its Green Credentials. It Deserves Support.
Bombardier FLEXITY Trams Authorised in Dusseldorf
Bombardier Transportation’s FLEXITY trams have received the approval to operate passenger services in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area of Germany, which includes the cities of Dusseldorf and Duisburg. Consequently, Rheinbahn AG, which is part of the regional transport body VRR, and which runs almost all trams in Dusseldorf and Meerbusch as well
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
Siemens Mobility Sells 1000th Vectron Locomotive
Siemens Mobility has reached a milestone for its Vectron locomotive: it has sold its 1,000 unit. The anniversary locomotive will go to Danish State Railways, who ordered a total of eight AC Vectron locomotives. Siemens Mobility delivered the first Vectron locomotive back in 2012. Since then it has received orders from
DB Regio Timetable Back Up to 90 Percent
Germany: DB Regio has successfully increased the number of services it operates as the strictest coronavirus measures are lifted. At the height of the coronavirus shutdown phase in Germany, DB Regio was running, on average, two thirds of services. There were strong regional variations throughout Germany, depending on the agreements reached
Alstom’s Hesop Energy Recovery System Now Operational in Hamburg
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
WINDHOFF Wins DB General Contract for Lifting Jacks
More about WINDHOFF Since 1889, machine building and plant construction have been core activities at WINDHOFF. Today, the company from Rheine, Germany, focuses on the design, manufacture and supply of a broad range of high-tech products, from rail vehicles for railway construction, attachments, railway depots to shunting technologies. Diligent and analytic
More Regional Rail Services as Germany Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions
In southern Germany (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg) the number of rail connections in regional and S-Bahn services run by DB Regio AG will increase with the regular timetable becoming effective again as of 20 April. However, this relaxation of measures goes hand-in-hand with chancellor Merkel’s appeal to the population to wear a
From the archive: Princess in waiting
DB Extends No Cancellation Fee Policy for Train Operators
Deutsche Bahn says it will continue to forego charging cancellation fees if train operators cancel scheduled services. This move applies retrospectively, meaning an affected train operator won’t have to pay such a penalty for any cancellations from 17 March onwards. Deutsche Bahn’s railway network measures around 33,400km and accommodates more than
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,
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.