Additional CAF Units Ordered for Bonn and Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 CAF is to supply more light rail vehicles (LRVs) and trams to the cities of Bonn and Budapest respectively after the cities’ transport operators both took up options for additional units. The new orders have a combined value of over 75 million EUR (78.59m USD). CAF’s light rail vehicles will operate in
Bristol Temple Meads Launches Audio Guide for Sight Impaired Travellers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Network Rail has launched an audio guide to help blind and partially sighted people navigate their way around Bristol Temple Meads Station. This has become tougher since work began on the renovation of the station’s historic roof, prompting the arrival of scaffolding towers and new one-way systems in addition to areas
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Development Partner Selected for Toronto’s Scarborough Subway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario have selected Scarborough Transit Connect as the development partner for the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) contract for the Scarborough Subway Extension in Toronto. This project will deliver the 7.8-kilometre Scarborough Subway Extension in two primary contracts: the SRS contract and the Advance Tunnel contract, which is
Network Rail Installs 37 Miles of Electric Wires for Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Network Rail has installed 37 miles of electric wires between Church Fenton and Colton Junction as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. This section of line is one of the busiest stretches of railway in the north, where trains from Leeds join the East Coast Main Line into York. The completed
Stainless Steel Fasteners: Advantages and Characteristics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Stainless steel fasteners are ideal for a wide range of applications, from construction to plumbing. Due to their strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, they are the most popular choice for many industries. Let’s discover together the main features of this material. The Properties of Stainless Steel Stainless steel is a metal alloy consisting mainly
Vivarail trains withdrawn by London Northwestern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Vivarail trains running between Bedford and Bletchley on London Northwestern Railway were withdrawn last night and the rail service has been replaced by buses, following the news that Vivarail has been placed in administration. Grant Thornton is understood to be taking responsibility for managing the company’s financial affairs. LNR engineering
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
Success for Fastenings in India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 There is some excellent work happening in the fastenings product line in the development of Pandrol track systems. Not only have we been trialling an integrated pre-cast solution for metro in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India, but we are also very proud to be installing a significant amount of
ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
Calgary Receives Mock-Up of New Green Line LRV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The City of Calgary has unveiled a mock-up of the new low-floor light rail vehicle (LRV) that will operate on its Green Line. The model was built by CAF, who has been contracted to supply a fleet of 28 Urbos 100 LRVs to operate on Calgary’s Green Line in Alberta, Canada. It
Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 VTC 1031 and nROK 1031 Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications In modern society, providing high-speed public wireless communication is significant in fulfilling commuters’ busy lifestyles. NEXCOM responds by introducing the VTC 1031 and nROK 1031, their compact mid-range vehicle and railway PCs respectively. Equipped with Intel Atom® x6413E processor, I/Os,
Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote at Rail Industry Forum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote Address at Annual Rail Industry Forum Huw Merriman MP, the Minister of State (Rail and HS2) at the Department for Transport, is to give a keynote address at this year’s Rail Industry Forum, where there will also be an important update on the Rail Transformation Programme. Rail
Passenger levels continue recovery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 99 per cent of pre-Covid levels on Friday 18 November according to the latest statistics from the Department for Transport, which also said the usage level remained at 97 per cent over the weekend which followed. The DfT is set to publish a
ORR, Güney Galler’e açık erişimi onayladı Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 Açık erişim hizmetleri, bundan iki yıl sonra ilk kez Great Western Ana Hattında çalışmaya başlayacak.Demiryolu ve Karayolu Ofisi, Grand Union Trains tarafından Aralık 2024'ten itibaren Londra, Cardiff ve Carmarthen arasında günde beş tren çalıştırma başvurusunu onayladı. ORR, Network Rail'in yeterli yedek yol olmayacağına dair itirazlarını reddetti. Trenler ayrıca Bristol Parkway, Severn Tünel
Case Study: New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Overview For over 40 years, New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa has been manufacturing specialist machinery for the construction and maintenance of railway lines across Europe. Specialising in the design and production of everything from railway vehicles to on track machines. New Sorema Ferroviaria continues to manufacture unique machinery solutions for the constantly evolving
Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers. Metallic bridge over the Guarrizas river with plastic sleepers © Adifs Part of Adif’s innovation and sustainability strategy, the trial joins similar initiatives carried out by other railway managers across
Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement. This was signed by Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia and Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ during a visit to France by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart
KfW Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Financing of EUR 70 million for the site in Butzbach, HesseThe new facility serves to reduce costs and increase quality KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing of EUR 70 million for the construction of a maintenance facility for the Hessische Landesbahn (HLB).
Netherlands: Alstom Demonstrates Fully Autonomous Shunting Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 In partnership with Dutch infrastructure manager, ProRail and Belgian rail freight operator, Lineas, Alstom has demonstrated the highest grade of automation on an autonomous shunting locomotive. This demonstration was completed near Breda in the Netherlands to conclude a series of tests in an ongoing partnership between Alstom, ProRail and Lineas. The project
Ireland to Purchase 90 Battery-Electric Train Carriages from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has secured approval for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) to order 90 new battery-electric train carriages from Alstom in the next few weeks. These units will be delivered in 2026 to improve Ireland’s rail transport capacity. This is part of a ten-year agreement with Alstom to replace
Avanti under new pressure amid calls for dividend reversal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have shown that Avanti West Coast paid £12 million to its owners FirstGroup and Trenitalia last year. The revelation has prompted calls from Labour for the money to be repaid to taxpayers in the light of Avanti’s poor performance in recent months,
Hitachi Rail Receives Two New Contracts for Bi-Standard Cab Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to equip its digital bi-standard cab signalling technology on SNCF and Eurostar trains. On board digital signalling technology from Hitachi The bi-standard technology combines transmission voice-machine (TVM) and European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) technologies. This will enable the Eurostar E300 and SNCF high speed trains to
Stadler to Deliver 20 FLIRT EMUs for Helsinki Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Stadler has signed an agreement with the VR Group to supply 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) in Finland. The four-car trains will have 356 seats and capacity for a total of 796 passengers. With a maximum speed of 160 kilometres an hour, they will be used for regional services around
3Squared Appoints Martine Dodwell-Bennett as Divisional Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Rail software and solutions specialist 3Squared are pleased to announce the appointment of Martine Dodwell-Bennett in the role of Divisional Director. Martine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from across the technology space to 3Squared. Martine’s role will be to enhance current processes and enable the business to make change
Everything’s Not Lost If You Have Built the Wrong Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: Countries like Japan and Switzerland have long shown that you can develop your existing infrastructure into something more suitable. RM Transit‘s video points
A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Shaping the Traffic Turnaround: A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT With the help of partners LAT is converting a DDR S-Bahn into a modern meeting room and Antonics is supplying the antennas for the unique showroom concept. The LAT Group has developed a modern showroom concept close to the RAW site in Berlin.
Italy: Milan Metro Line M4 Begins Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 The Milan Metro M4 line has begun passenger service following the inauguration of its first six stations: Linate Airport, Repetti, Forlanini Station, Argonne, Susa and Dateo. The 5.4-kilometre section connects Linate airport to Dateo in just 9 minutes and is expected to be used by 86 million passengers each year. This complex
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 Partners with Cordel Group PLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Ricardo Partners with Railway AI Technology Specialists, Cordel Group PLC Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market. Cordel provides railway asset condition monitoring and inspection tools that helps operators and infrastructure managers improve
Sydney Metro West’s Final Tunnelling Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A John Holland, CPB Contractors (CPB) and Ghella joint venture (JCG JV) has been awarded the eastern tunnelling contract for the Sydney Metro West infrastructure project. TBM Wendy breaks through at Blues point as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project The tender process for the Sydney Metro West tunnel began
Vivarail may appoint administrators as cash dries up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A pioneering company which led the way in converting redundant trains to new forms of traction is preparing to appoint administrators. Vivarail, which was founded by Adrian Shooter in 2013, acquired a large fleet of former District Line cars from Transport for London with the intention of re-using their aluminium
Rail reforms ‘only way’ to make pay rises possible—Minister Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Pay disputes ++ The transport secretary Mark Harper has warned that railway industry reforms are essential if pay is to be increased, and that he has no ‘bottomless pit of taxpayers' money to throw at this problem’. Among the reforms being called for are changes to working practices at Network Rail
Germany: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State to Deploy Battery Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are introducing battery trains on the Warnow II network for the first time. Diesel trains currently operate on these routes, but in a step towards emission-free, climate-neutral rail transport, DB Regio will introduce 14 Stadler FLIRT Akku battery-powered trains from December 2026. These
Rizzani De Eccher Consortium to Construct Venice Airport Rail Connection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 A consortium led by Rizzani De Eccher has been chosen to construct a rail connection between the Mestre-Trieste line and Venice Marco Polo airport in Italy. The goal is to complete this before the start of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. In 2021, Venice Airport served around 3.5 million passengers © Venezia Airport Valued
RMT members accept ScotRail pay settlement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 General grades members of the RMT at ScotRail have voted to accept an improved pay offer. The union had recommended that its members accept the deal when it was put to a vote, which closed yesterday. The new terms only apply to ScotRail employees and are not applicable to Network
Scotland: Testing Underway on New Glasgow Subway Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has visited the new trains currently undergoing testing for the Glasgow Subway in Scotland. This visit took place at the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) Subway depot in Govan. This was the first opportunity for the minister to see the trains up close as they undergo testing Transport Minister
Alstom Awarded New Panama Metro Line 2 Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract with Panama Metro (MPSA) to provide preventive and corrective maintenance for Line 2’s rolling stock, signalling and power supply system. Alstom will provide maintenance for Line 2 of the Panama Metro © Alstom The 21-kilometre-long line has been in operation since April 2019, during which time Alstom
HS2 Celebrates Construction Milestone with Relaunch of TBM Dorothy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 HS2’s tunnel boring machine (TBM) Dorothy has begun its second one-mile tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire. The BBV tunnelling team at the second launch of HS2’s Long Itchington Wood Tunnel TBM © HS2 This is the first HS2 TBM to be reassembled and reused, and marks the next construction milestone
Rhino Engineering Group Partners with Jewers Doors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Rhino Engineering Group Announces New Commercial Partnership with Jewers Doors Rhino Engineering Group and Jewers Doors Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership which will see Rhino proactively selling Jewers’ Phoenix range of insulated sliding and sliding/folding doors. Jewers’ door systems operate similarly to Rhino’s own range of
GB Railfreight Invests £4.7 Million in New Maintenance Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has invested 4.7 million GBP in a new maintenance depot in Peterborough alongside the UK’s East Coast Main Line. The depot is being built by Cairn Cross Engineering and will create around 60 jobs during construction and 20 permanent jobs once the facility becomes operational in summer 2023. A
CPK to Design First High-Speed Railway Line in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has selected several consortiums to design Poland’s first high-speed railway line. The 140-kilometre railway line will be designed in three phases. The first phase concerns the section from Warsaw to the CPK Airport transport hub, while the second will extend the line up to the city of
Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Successful Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets from Stadler will be operating in Belgium end 2023. Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify the trainsets against the requirements applicable in Belgium. The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets are currently in service in Germany
Real-time Video Surveillance: Safer, Reliable Transport Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Utilising Real-time Video Surveillance to Maintain Safer, More Reliable Transport Networks Despite research demonstrating the low risk of COVID-19 transmission through the use of public transit, especially where safeguards such as the use of face masks and increased frequency of surface cleaning have been put in place[1], the perception of the
Transport secretary to hold talks with RMT today Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 RMT general secretary Mick Lynch is expected to meet recently-appointed transport secretary Mark Harper today, just after the union called four more 48-hour strikes in December and January. ASLEF is also staging a 24-hour drivers’ strike on Saturday. Mr Lynch has repeatedly accused the government of placing a ‘dead hand’ on the
HS2 Trials Hydrogen Charging at Euston Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 HS2 has introduced hydrogen power to its Euston site, with its construction team Mace Dragados Joint Venture trialling a hydrogen fuel cell to power a fully electric JCB telehandler. Charging electric construction machinery with zero-emission solutions at point of use provides a step forward in the decarbonisation of construction activities where
Hitachi Rail Consortium to Provide ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has chosen a consortium led by Hitachi Rail to design and deliver ERTMS digital signalling on 1,885 kilometres of rail network across central and northern Italy. Hitachi Rail Consortium to Deliver ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Central and Northern Italy The project will cover the lines for the regions
Nestlé Waters to Operate Hydrogen-Powered Freight Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 From 2025, Nestlé Waters will become the first company in Europe to operate a hydrogen-powered freight train through a solution developed by Alstom and ENGIE. Through this project, a high-powered fuel cell system will be used to power electric locomotives in non-electrified areas. This will allow goods to be transported over
Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define Rolling Stock Interiors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define the Next Generation of Rolling Stock Interiors According to Future of Rail Interiors Survey Flexible seating layouts that enable train operators to tailor interiors to passenger numbers and routes will have the biggest positive impact on the onboard experience, according to the second Future of
Masabi Appoints Ben Whitaker as Chief Evangelist Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Masabi Appoints Ben Whitaker as Chief Evangelist to Drive Fare-Payments-as-a-Service Revolution in Transit Industry We are thrilled to announce that Ben Whitaker has been appointed the position of Chief Evangelist here at Masabi. Ben’s new role will include responsibilities such as highlighting to governments, transit agencies and partners globally how to
RMT to stage new series of 48-hour strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 The RMT is to stage more National Rail strikes in December and January, after talks between the union and management had failed to produce a new offer. The walkouts by 40,000 staff have been called in pairs of 48-hour strikes separated by one day in each case, when disruption is also
ÖBB and Frequentis Collaborate on Drone Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Unique Innovation Partnership: Austrian Federal Railways And FREQUENTIS Collaborate on Hanger-Based Drone Operations Automated drones to provide faster, more efficient, and more frequent rail track maintenance checks in the future. A dense rail network with almost 10,000 kilometres of track and over 1,000 stations and stops is the basis for the comprehensive
US: Norfolk Southern to Purchase Cincinnati Southern Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC) has announced an agreement to purchase all of Cincinnati Southern Railway’s (CSR) assets from its current owner, the City of Cincinnati, for 1.62 billion USD (1.57bn EUR). With as many as 30 trains a day travelling the route, this is a critical artery linking the US’s
First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 This weekend, the first of 93 new MTR trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line. The new fleet will gradually be put into service as the vehicles arrive in Hong Kong, replacing the first generation of MTR’s urban line trains, which have been operating across the city
More rail strikes on the cards after promise ‘was broken’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 A renewed war of words has broken out between the RMT and railway managers after the union said that promised proposals to end the six-month dispute had not been forthcoming, ‘without any credible explanation’. The new clash could now be followed by further strikes. The union added that Network Rail has also
DB to Develop Additional High-Performance Rail Corridors in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has identified routes from Hamburg to Berlin and Emmerich to Oberhausen as key corridors to develop as part of its future high-speed network. In 2025, DB will carry out major upgrades to these line to deliver a high-performance network that offers greater capacity and reliability for passenger and
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
It Could, Let’s Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 It could, let’s be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week’s Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
VR FleetCare Supplied City Transport Ltd with a Tunnel Cleaning Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point for the procurement of the new tunnel cleaning wagon; it is environmentally friendly as it is built on top of a recycled frame
Alstom to Design, Build and Maintain Cairo Metro Line 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Egypt’s National Authority of Tunnels (NAT) to design, build and maintain the Cairo Metro Line 6. The signing took place between the two parties at COP27 this month. Alstom new contract signing with NAT for Cairo Metro Line 6 © Alstom The 35-kilometre-long Line 6 is part
Switzerland: Stadler Signs Contract to Supply 10 TRAMLINK Trams to Lausanne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Stadler will supply Transports publics de la région lausannoise (tl) 10 TRAMLINK trams. The contract also includes the supply of spare parts and related tools. Stadler to supply 10 TRAMLINK trams to Lausanne © Stadler The fully accessible trams will operate on the new tram line between Lausanne and Renens in Switzerland. The high-capacity, low-floor
Amtrak to Replace Northeast Corridor’s Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Amtrak has announced that it will undertake a major infrastructure project to replace the 116-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in Havre de Grace Maryland. This project is estimated to have a construction cost of at least 1.5 billion USD. The current bridge will be replaced with two new structures, and its overhead
Rail industry braces for another walkout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Drivers’ strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day‘s strike. The Rail Delivery Group’s director
3Squared Win DfT & Innovate UK’s FOAK Competition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 3Squared Named Winner in Department for Transport and Innovate UK’s ‘First of a Kind’ (FOAK) Competition Rail software and solutions specialist 3Squared have secured funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK’s ‘First of a Kind’ (FOAK) competition, to further deveop its PathPlanner tool to improve freight operations and unlock network capacity,
Hitachi Rail to Supply Ontario Line Trains and Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail’s Connect 6ix consortium to deliver the new Ontario Line rolling stock, systems, operations and maintenance (RSSOM) package. Under the 9 billion CAD contract, the consortium will design and build the trains and install and integrate tracks and systems along the
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
BvL Cleaning System in Production Cell Needs Less Personnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Clever Integration: BvL Cleaning System in Production Cell Needs Less Personnel Several automotive suppliers use decentralised cleaning in their production to reduce personnel hours and costs – these solutions do not have to be complex and expensive. Everything centres around the process here – literally! In one example, grey-cast iron planetary carriers
Justride – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Happy 10th Birthday Justride! – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation Thinking back to 2012, US President Barack Obama was re-elected for his second term, Queen Elizabeth II was celebrating her Diamond Jubilee and in a basement in London our team was celebrating the very first deployment of our Justride
Reprieve for HS2, East West Rail and NPR in ‘austerity’ budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The Chancellor has effectively dismissed calls for HS2 to be further cut back or even cancelled in his Autumn Statement. Jeremy Hunt told the Commons that the funding would be available to continue building HS2 to Manchester, East West Rail and the ‘core’ elements of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Transport campaigners have pointed
VIA Rail to Modernise Maintenance Centres in Toronto and Montréal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 VIA Rail Canada has awarded two contracts for the the modernisation of its maintenance centres in Toronto and Montréal as part of its Corridor Fleet Replacement Program. These upgrades will allow the facilities to become the primary maintenance sites for VIA Rail’s 32 new trains, which were manufactured by Siemens Mobility. A
Nomad Digital: Reflecting on InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 This September, the Nomad Digital team had the chance to connect in person by attending the biennial world leading transport technology trade fair InnoTrans after a four-year absence. Below, Gerald von Pok, Regional Sales Director, and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture, reflect on their time at the show, outline
Alstom to Supply 312 Metro Cars for Delhi Metro Phase IV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to supply and commission 312 standard gauge metro cars for the Delhi Metro Phase IV expansion. This order is valued at 312 million EUR and includes the design and manufacture of 234 standard gauge metro cars for Delhi
Hitachi Rail to Deliver Digital Commuter Railway in the Philippines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Philippine Government’s Department of Transportation has awarded a major contract to Hitachi Rail to deliver an Electrical & Mechanical Systems and Track Works package for the new commuter railway from Solis to Malolos. This contract is valued at 114 billion JPY (814 million USD) and will be funded by the
US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a list of priority projects to advance the improvement and development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC is a commuter and intercity passenger rail network spanning from Boston to Washington, D.C. This Project Inventory will promote transparency on federal priorities for its envisioned
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
Dynamic Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Avanti West Coast has announced that the first of its Hitachi Class 805 bi-mode trains has begun dynamic testing at Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre (RIDC). Following the completion of static tests, this dynamic testing marks a major milestone in the operator’s 350 million GBP project. Unit number 805001, still
RMT members vote for more strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Strikes vote ++ The RMT has welcomed a majority vote by its rail industry members to continue strikes for up to another six months. The law had required a new ballot to be held, and the union said the average turnout among the staff of Network Rail and 14 operators
Yeltech Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 Yeltech’s Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit is an automatic temperature warning system which allows you to monitor the track temperature remotely, without having to go track-side. During periods of high temperatures, the rail can reach up to 20°C above air temperature when in direct sunlight. When exposed to these temperatures, the rail
Network Rail to Upgrade Bakerloo and London Overground Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 Network Rail has announced that major improvement works are set to take place on the Bakerloo and London Overground lines. Between 17 and 23 December, engineers will carry out upgrades to a 20-mile stretch of railway in north London. This will include replacing wooden sleepers with 6,000 modern concrete alternatives; upgrading 1.6
Silver Line Extension Commences Service to Washington Dulles Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 “Our customers have been waiting for this day to come. We’ve heard the excitement from people who took the first train in 1976, and people who became transit enthusiasts from their first ride as a child. For them, and for the region, the completion of the Silver Line means a
Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the extension of the Metro do Porto yellow line in Porto, Portugal. Alstom will develop and equip the new line with signalling and interlocking technology, which will enable real-time monitoring of the light rail vehicles. The engineering,
Construction Work Begins at CDG Airport for Line 17 of the Grand Paris Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 The Société du Grand Paris has announced that construction work is now underway at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport for line 17 of the Grand Paris Express. Line 17 will span 26.5 kilometres and will cover 13 municipalities in Paris. The service will connect Saint-Denis Pleyel and Le Mesnil Amelot in
Planning permission granted for restoration of Portishead line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 The project to rebuild the 18.5km railway to Portishead near Bristol has been given the green light by transport secretary Mark Harper, who has signed a Development Consent Order. In a letter published by National Infrastructure Planning, Mr Harper says he is ‘satisfied that the costs of the scheme have been
Alstom and Siemens to Develop Concepts for New DB ICE Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commissioned Alstom Transport Germany and Siemens Mobility to each develop a vehicle concept for the new high-speed ICE trains (HGV 3.0). The two companies will work with DB, who will contribute its experience with operating one of the world’s largest high-speed fleets. Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reached the
DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain’s rail network. In partnership with Innovate UK, the DfT has awarded more than 5 million GBP in grants to 24 innovators through the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 competition. This funding will contribute
Conference at RSN 2023 To Be Delivered by Rail Partners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is Delighted to Announce That the Conference At RSN 2023 Will Be Delivered by Rail Partners. The Rail Partners Conference at RSN on 6th July 2023 in Derby, UK, will draw upon their position as a specialist trade organisation, with an international representation portfolio comprising of many
Exhibition Review – InnoTrans Makes an Impressive Come Back Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Exhibition Review: 2800 Exhibitors 140,000 Visitors – InnoTrans Makes an Impressive Come Back Antonics and IT am Fahrzeug presented their products together at the leading international trade fair for transport technology. From September 20th, 2022 to September 23rd, 2022, the 13th InnoTrans took place at Messe Berlin. A total of 2,834 exhibitors
DfT predicts ‘cleaner, greener, self-charging trains’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Government funding could lead the way to the introduction of self-charging battery trains, according to the Department for Transport. This year’s ‘First of a Kind’ competition has resulted in 24 innovators receiving grants of up to £400,000, as their share of more than £5 million. Other technologies being developed include
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
Geluid, Trillingen en Luchtkwaliteit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Event Geluid, Trillingen en Luchtkwaliteit KamPa B.V., Calenberg’s Dutch partner company, focused on vibration isolation in the railway and building sector, was represented with a stand together with a Calenberg employee at the 25th congress “Geluid, Trillingen en Luchtkwaliteit” (Sound, Vibration and Air Quality) in Hoevelaken near Amersfoort. In addition to interesting
Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 In contribution to COP27 discussions, Alstom has published a study entitled, ‘The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,’ in collaboration with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services. This study demonstrates how urban rail transport can decrease carbon emissions and provide environmental, social and economic benefits to African cities. African cities must
India: Alstom to Manufacture 78 Coaches for Chennai Metro Phase II Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has selected Alstom to design, manufacture and commission 78 metro coaches to operate on a 26-kilometre corridor between Poonamallee Bypass and Light House. This second phase of the Chennai Metro will serve 28 stations, 10 of which will be underground. Under a 98 million EUR contract, Alstom
First JNA-X Box Wagons Arrive in UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Porterbrook has announced that the first 25 new JNA-X Box Wagons have arrived in the UK and are now on lease with GB Railfreight (GBRf). The wagons were assembled in Romania and passed an inspection process in London ahead of their handover to GBRf. The new wagons have a box structure fabricated
AECOM JV to Provide Programme Management Support for California High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 AECOM has announced that the California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected its joint venture (JV) to provide programme management support for the California High-Speed Rail project. The AECOM-led joint venture will help deliver the nation’s first electrified high-speed rail line in a timely and efficient manner, supporting the Authority’s vision of improving
Siemens to Install CBTC Signalling on Hamburg’s U2 and U4 Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Siemens Mobility has been contracted to supply and install its digital Trainguard MT CBTC solution on lines U2 and U4 of the Hamburg subway, operated by Hamburger Hochbahn. The CBTC technology will allow trains to run at shorter intervals of only 100 seconds. This will enable more trains to operate in
Train services set to be restored soon after Carlisle derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Derailment ++ It is hoped that trains will start running again between Carlisle, Hexham and Skipton early next month, as work to clear the site of the derailment of a cement train near Carlisle continues. Network Rail has revealed that the accident on 19 October damaged 80 metres of track
Czech Republic: Škoda to Overhaul 6 Liberec T3 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Three trams from the Liberec fleet are now undergoing a major overhaul at the Škoda production site in Martinov, Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part of a tender for the repair of six T3 units. The work will include repairs to the cabinets and electrical parts of the vehicles, as
Germany: Wendlingen–Ulm High-Speed Line to Be Commissioned Next Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that driver training is now underway on the new Wendlingen–Ulm high-speed line between Stuttgart and Munich in preparation for its commissioning. Once timetable changes are implemented on 11 December, the new route will improve connections between Stuttgart and Munich by around 15 minutes. In addition, a new
First Electrical Lines Installed for South Wales Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Transport for Wales has installed the first electrical lines on the Core Valley Lines to power the new South Wales Metro. This is a major milestone in the delivery of the South Wales Metro project that will provider faster, more frequent and more sustainable transport in South Wales. The first electrical lines
US: Metrolink Breaks Ground on Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Metrolink has commenced work on its Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project, breaking ground at at the Burbank-Downtown Station in Los Angeles County, California. This project aims to reduce travel times by allowing for increased speeds and more efficient operations as part of the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) programme. Tier 4