Knorr-Bremse and Hyundai Rotem Sign 5-Year Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Brake and door systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has signed a five-year framework agreement with Korean rolling stock manufacturer Hyundai Rotem worth around 50 million euros. Knorr-Bremse is to provide more than 2o0 hydraulic braking systems and entrance systems, along with heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) for light rail vehicles manufactured by
Canada: Samuel de Champlain Bridge Opens to Rail Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) de Montréal has begun operating across the Samuel De Champlain Bridge in Quebec, Canada. This opening for light rail traffic comes three years after the bridge started serving pedestrians and road vehicles. The Samuel de Champlain Bridge is a multimodal crossing connecting the cities of Brossard and
SWR Trials Tech Designed to Improve Accessibility for Customers with Vision Loss Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 South Western Railway (SWR) has begun a three-month trial of a new app designed to improve station accessibility. SWR is the first train operator to use the myEyes app, which can guide passengers from a station entrance to a platform’s assisted boarding point via audio directions. SWR leads the way in industry
ÖBB Train Tech to Invest €600 Million into Site Modernisation and Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 ÖBB Train Tech has announced it will be investing approximately 600 million EUR (608.99m USD) into its business. This will include the expansion and modernisation of 22 sites across Austria as well as the recruitment of 1,000 new employees over the next five years. The Nightjet hall in Vienna Simmering The company has
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)
US: Construction Begins on the Northeast Corridor’s Portal North Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 1 August 2022 to celebrate the start of construction on the new Portal North Bridge, which will improve service, reliability and capacity for rail travel along the Northeast Corridor. The Portal Bridge is currently a 110-year old railroad swing bridge over the Hackensack River in
Rail union calls for end of private rail industry profit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 The general secretary of the TSSA has called for ‘a new financial settlement’ which would end private profit in the rail industry and set ‘fair fares’. Manual Cortes’ comments were made as all three main unions are planning more walkouts during August in the dispute over pay, working conditions and jobs,
Alstom Completes Production of First Cars for Marseille’s Modernised Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Alstom has completed production of the first two cars for the next generation Marseille metro. The design for these was first unveiled in January 2021. The first new generation train of the Marseille metro. © Alstom | Benoit Gombert Funded by 580 million EUR (593.15m USD) from the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, from the end of
DB Engineering and Consulting to Oversee Rail Electrification Project in Uzbekistan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 DB Engineering and Consulting (DB E&C) has signed a contract to oversee the electrification of Uzbekistan’s 452-kilometre-long Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva railway line. The Uzbek railway section Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva is to be electrified This will support the Ministry of Transport and Uzbek Railways’ goal of introducing high-speed rail services, which will reduce the time it takes
New Siemens Xcelerator Platform to be Unveiled at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Siemens Mobility has announced it will be unveiling its new open digital business platform – the Siemens Xcelerator – at InnoTrans next month. Image shot from driving people mover in Tokyo, Japan. © Siemens Mobility This platform enables the entire mobility ecosystem, from trains and infrastructure through to operators, passengers and external partners,
Spain: New Tests Begin on Murcia High Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 A new phase of testing has begun on the Murcia high speed line. Scheduled for commission later this year, the route will provide a direct high-speed connection between Madrid and Murcia via Beniel. Seneca laboratory train © Adif As part of the Mediterranean Corridor, this section has been co-financed by the European Regional Development
Innovative Bosch Technology Makes Tram Travel Safer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Bosch has developed a collision warning system that warns tram drivers of obstacles ahead CAF Rail will install a version of this state-of-the-art driver assistance system onto the vehicles for Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail networkThe driver assistance system, already proven in Europe, is being used for the first
Deutsche Bahn Announces Return to Profitable Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced its 2022 interim results, which show a return to profitable business for the first time since the start of the pandemic. In the first half of this year DB Group generated 876 million EUR (891m USD) in operating profit, with revenues up by 28.4% to approximately
Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Accelerate the transition to cEMV payments in public transportation Mastercard’s Transit Partner Program is an extensive global network of urban mobility experts and technology providers working within a framework of established global standards to accelerate the adoption of contactless EMV payments in public transportation by removing
UK: Network Rails Begins Legal Consultation with Trade Unions Regarding Maintenance Reforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Network Rail has formally begun the legal consultation process with the necessary trade unions regarding its planned maintenance reforms. A formal meeting took place on 28 July for the railway network infrastructure owner and manager to discuss the implementation of its proposed changes to working practices. Both parties will now agree
US: BNSF Opens New Rail Hub at the Port of Tacoma Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 BNSF has collaborated with Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to open a new intermodal rail hub at the Port of Tacoma, Washington. The domestic facility will enable more than 50,000 annual container lifts in response to increased demand for intermodal rail freight in the Pacific Northwest. This increased capacity will allow more freight
Network Rail takes first step towards jobs reform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 A legal consultation with the rail unions has been started by Network Rail to discuss maintenance reforms which include cutting about 1,900 jobs. Network Rail believes it can achieve the target using a combination of voluntary severance, ‘natural wastage’ such as workers retiring, and making other jobs within the company available
CAF Begins Dynamic Track Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 CAF has begun dynamic track testing the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train developed for the FCH2Rail project. This comes less than two months since static tests began at CAF’s site in Zaragoza. FCH2RAIL hydrogen-powered demonstrator train FCH2RAIL is a consortium of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, ADIF, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik. The project has a budget of 14 million
RMT threatens general strike over union rights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 A new controversy has been sparked by plans to allow agency staff to replace striking workers, although critics have pointed out that recruits are unlikely to have the skills to work in safety-critical jobs. Conservative leadership candidate Liz Truss said she will change the rights of trade unions if she becomes
Case Study: Installing Monitoring Systems for DLR Weather Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Installing Monitoring Systems for Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Weather Stations Client: Keolis Amey (Docklands) The automatic trains on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London are at risk of slip-slide in wet weather, which can result in a Non-Communicating Train status (NCT), preventing the train from operating. To rectify this, the train
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
A New Armorgalv® TDG Coating Line for Hubbell Power Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Distek Ltd. announced the completion of the starting up of a new Armorgalv® Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing line for Hubbell Power Systems in Wuhan, China. The line was planned, manufactured, and sold to Hubbell by Distek North America – a part of the Distek group. This is the second Armorgalv® TDG line
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across the UK rail network, to meet Tier 1, 2 and 3 requirements of NR/L2/SIGELP/27725. Developed collaboratively with Network Rail in response to standard NR/L2/SIGELP/27725, the RS4
Train services widely disrupted by strikes again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Train services have been drastically reduced on main lines today, and there are no services west of Exeter or on any line in East Anglia except on the main line to Norwich between London and Ely, There are no trains on many suburban lines south of London, or anywhere in
Committee says government must re-assess rail plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 A thorough reassessment of the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan is essential to ensure this once-in-a-generation investment in rail is not a missed opportunity to address regional imbalances, the Commons Transport Committee has said. The Committee’s report says that alternative options ‘which could transform stations and city centres in key Northern cities’
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
Ile-de-France Rail Network Will Be Fully Electrified by 2030 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Ile-de-France Mobilités has announced that the electrification of the entire Ile-de-France rail network will be completed by 2030. Ile-de-France Rail Network Will be Fully Electrified by 2030 Currently work is underway to electrify the Gretz-Provins axis (line P), which will be completed by the end of the year. Only one section will then
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
Presto Geosystems Announces Launch of the New ATRA® Wall Key Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Presto Geosystems, the leader in geocell technology, announces its newest innovation—the ATRA® Wall Key (patent pending), for their GEOWEB® Retaining Wall System. The ATRA® Wall Key is a device used to connect adjacent GEOWEB Retaining Wall sections through the GEOWEB material slots (I-slots). The ATRA® Wall Key includes an integrated washer
TfL Tests New Cooling System on London’s Tube Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations. The new system is being tested on a disused platform at Holborn station to lower surrounding air temperatures. This solution responds to the UK’s recent heatwave, while also preparing for the potential
Alstom to Use ELS-96 Wheel Detection on Railway Lines in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Polish railway infrastructure manager, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A (PKP PLK) has granted approval to Alstom to use the ELS-96 wheel detection system on railway lines in Poland. ELS-96 wheel detector heads detect wheel passage on the tracks and transmit information about the number of wheels that have passed over the
Hitachi Rail to Work on World-First Application of ATO over ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to install automatic train operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 technology across Queensland’s new generation rail (NGR) fleet of 75 six-carriage trains. This application of ATO over ETCS will be a world first. Signalling control centre © Hitachi Rail The contract, valued at 107 million AUD (72.49m EUR |
ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail ENSCO Rail, Inc., the international leader in track inspection technology, announced today that Etihad Rail, the developer, and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, awarded the company a multi-year contract for a state-of-the-art track inspection vehicle to assist in the
Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV). This extends the Spanish high-speed network by a further 87.25 kilometres. The Madrid – Burgos high-speed line was officially inaugurated on 21 July © Adif Passengers on the inaugural journey included His Majesty King Felipe
First tri-mode Class 93 is under construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Stadler has started production of tri-mode Class 93 locomotives for Rail Operations UK and has completed the first body. The Class 93s will be the first tri-mode machines in Britain. Assembly of all the components and sub-systems will now follow at Stadler’s Valencia plant, and the first locomotive is set
Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California, offering passengers a more comfortable and safe experience. The train car is the first of 50 that will be renovated in the near future to make Metrolink services more a more attractive option in Southern California. The refurbished passenger train
Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose, California. This clearance testing will ensure the electrified trains are able to operate safely along the Peninsula Corridor, which spans 47 miles from San Jose to San Francisco. The test train was
Don’t Wait Too Long to Test Your Equipment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Don’t Wait Too Long to Test Your Equipment – You Could Be Losing Time and Money With the current supply chain challenges and deceleration in the markets, many customers are turning to updating and upgrading their cable and harness test systems. In some cases this path is economical, in other instances
30 Million Pound Upgrade Announced for London Victoria Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Network Rail is investing 30 million GBP (35.13m EUR | 36.07m USD) into reducing platform congestion and improving accessibility at London Victoria station – the UK’s second busiest station. London Victoria station after work to install additional ticketgates for platforms 1-7. © Network Rail Work will begin this September to open up and
Deutsche Bahn and German Federal Police Open Security Lab in Berlin Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German Federal Police have opened a security laboratory at Berlin Südkreuz station, where they will research and test new safety and security technology and services. The new solutions include an app called SafeNow and illuminated platform edges. The latter will not only increase safety, but also
Future of Smart Ticketing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Future of Smart Ticketing: 6th Annual Ticketing Innovations Summit Transportation systems around the globe are being digitised and introducing innovative ideas, both for transport companies and their passengers. Ticketing, specifically in the past few years, has transitioned from a paper-based ticket to a completely contactless system. Smart technologies like AI, virtual
30 Years of Detecting, Leveling and Measuring Tools from Bosch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 From a niche product to a tool for everyone Bosch launched the first measuring tools on the market 30 years ago: The DMO 10 digital metal detector and the DUS 20 digital ultrasonic range finder, both in black. Something which by today’s standards was basically as modern as a computer with
Train operators warn of more strike disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 The RMT’s next national rail strike, on 27 July, is set to cause serious disruption once again. Train operators have been warning their passengers not to try to travel next Wednesday during the walkouts. Most operators will be affected, and even the few who are not involved, such as Transport for Wales,
Train operators warn of more strike disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 The RMT’s next national rail strike, on 27 July, is set to cause serious disruption once again. Train operators have been warning their passengers not to try to travel next Wednesday during the walkouts. Most operators will be affected, and even the few who are not involved, such as Transport for Wales,
UK: Record-Breaking Heatwave Leads to Launch of Resilience Taskforce Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Off the back of Europe’s latest record-breaking heatwave, Network Rail has commissioned a new resilience taskforce. This taskforce will investigate and make recommendations on how the UK railway can develop its resilience to extreme weather conditions. Network Rail launches resilience taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave © Network Rail The review will look at
São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 Begins Operating with Siemens Mobility Digital CBTC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 has begun full operation using Siemens Mobility’s digital communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling. São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 fully opens with Siemens Mobility digital CBTC technology © Siemens Mobility The solution has been installed across the network’s 15 kilometres of track, 11 stations and 29 trains, making Metro
Train operators make bid for partnership role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Train operating companies have launched a new organisation, designed to emphasise the role of the private sector when Great British Railways takes over in 2024. Rail Partners is a partial replacement for the Rail Delivery Group, while the rest of the RDG’s functions, such as managing the National Rail website and
Skeleton Expands Its Supercapacitor Factory in Partnership with Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Skeleton invests 220 M EUR in the Leipzig area to build the world’s largest supercapacitor factory in partnership with Siemens. Skeleton Technologies and Siemens are announcing a far-reaching technology partnership for the development, planning and implementation of a fully automated, digitalized manufacturing plant to produce supercapacitors in Germany. The production line
ÖBB Launches Freight Connection from Czech Republic to German North Sea Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has launched a new direct service connection between Melnik in the Czech Republic and Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The TransFER service will run once a week on the Melnik-Děčín-Maschen-Hude-Wilhelmshaven route, travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany every Monday and back every Tuesday. Rail Cargo Group states that the TransFER
Rail restrictions remain in wake of heatwave Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Trains are still affected today by the extremely hot weather over the past two days. Both the West and East Coast Main Lines were damaged by the heat, partly because a fire alongside the ECML at Sandy in Bedfordshire spread on to the line, burning out signalling cables and equipment.
Doubts remain over Transpennine upgrade, says Audit Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The project to upgrade the railway across the Pennines has received qualified approval from the National Audit Office, but in a new report published today it warns that there are still many challenges to overcome and that is it is not clear how the intended benefits will be achieved. The report
Spain: First Section of Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif) has put into service the first of the three sections that will make up the Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line. Tajo viaduct, Spain To celebrate the opening of the line, inaugural train passengers included His Majesty King Felipe VI, Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez, Minister of Transport Mobility and Urban Agenda
UK Government More Than Trebles Investment in Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 The UK Government is more than trebling its investment into the Transpennine route upgrade (TRU). Engineers carrying out major rail upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge © Network Rail The TRU was announced in November 2021 as part of the Government’s integrated rail plan for the north and midlands. Funding has now been increased
Ricardo Completes Accredited Assessor Role for London’s New Barking Riverside Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Ricardo Completes Accredited Assessor Role for London’s New Barking Riverside Station Ricardo Certification has completed its role as the accredited independent assessor for London’s newest passenger station; Barking Riverside opened on July 18th to serve the major redevelopment of the same name taking shape in east London. Formerly an area of industrial
Network Rail upgrades heat warning to DO NOT TRAVEL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Train services on several main lines from London have been suspended or are very limited today, because of the danger of rails being distorted by the heat. Forecasters have issued a red warning of extreme heat in parts of England, and Network Rail has upgraded its advice to DO NOT TRAVEL. The
DB’s 100th ICE 4 Delivered as Part of €10bn Fleet Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has christened its 100th ICE 4 as part of the company’s ten billion EUR investment in expanding its long-distance high-speed fleet. The 100th ICE 4 is a 13-car XXL-ICE. The train has been christened with Rhine water from the state capital and is named ‘Rheinland-Pfalz’, after the German
Stadler Reveals Plans for InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Stadler has revealed some of the solutions it will have on show at InnoTrans 2022 this coming September. With a focus on sustainability, seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be on display to the specialist and general public for the first time. Stadler FLIRT H2 for SBCTA © Stadler This will include Stadler’s
UK: New West Midlands Metro Extension to Edgbaston Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Passenger tram services have now begun on the Birmingham Westside Metro extension from Library to Edgbaston. A tram test on Broad Street ahead of passenger services launching Trams now operate every 12 to 15 minutes between the city centre and Edgbaston with phase two of the extension taking the line along Broad
“Invented for Life” with Semiconductors: Bosch Invests in Chip Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Microelectronics is vital to the success of all areas of Bosch business From cars and e-bikes to household appliances and wearables – semiconductors are an integral part of all electronic systems. They are the motor that drives the modern world of technology. Bosch recognized their growing significance early on and has
Rolling Stock Networking Delivers New Industry Connections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Totalkare enjoyed an excellent day at the Rolling Stock Networking event in Derby last week, with a host of new business connections made in the rail industry. Set in the impressive surroundings of Derby Arena, Rolling Stock Networking is a full scale rail show focused on passenger and freight rolling stock, technical enhancements,
Alstom Invests in Poland with Recruitment of 150 New IT Professionals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 150 new software developers, testers and other IT professionals for its Digital Products Engineering Centre of Competence in Katowice, Poland. Here the team develop advanced rail solutions in cooperation with Alstom’s other Engineering Centres of Competence in Italy, Sweden and Belgium. Alstom is currently actively seeking 150 new software
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Rolls Out 11,000th Intelligent Freight Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has now put its 11,000th smart freight wagon on the rails. RCG – the freight transport division of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) – began the SmartCargo project with A1 and A1 Digital back in 2019, when the partners began to equip RCG’s freight cars with telematics
Heat emergency: ‘travel by train only if you must’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Railway passengers in England and Wales are being warned to only travel if they must in the very high temperatures today and tomorrow. The Met. Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat in the east of England, the Midlands and parts of the North West, with temperatures forecast
Network Rail issues hot weather warning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Railway passengers in England and Wales are being warned to only travel if absolutely necessary in the very hot temperatures forecast from Monday. The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for extreme heat in the east of England, the Midlands and parts of the North West on Monday and
Uncertainty grows over East West Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 There are increasing doubts about the future of East West Rail linking Oxford and Cambridge, after transport secretary Grant Shapps said he would consider cancelling Phases 2 and 3. Phase 2 will connect with the existing railway from Oxford at Bicester, and then use the route of an abandoned line to
SBB Cargo Leases 35 New Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 SBB Cargo has leased 35 new Vectron AC locomotives from manufacturer Siemens Mobility in order to modernise its fleet. The leasing period will begin in 2024 and will run for eight years. SBB Cargo said it was leasing the new locomotives as they would guarantee high vehicle availability and therefore reliable
Overhead Catenary Inspection Robot for Urban Rail Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Rigid catenary is often used in the underground section of subway lines, and its stability is strong and not easy to break. However, just as the name suggests, its elasticity is poor, and when the train pantograph slides on it, problems such as arcing are prone to occur, resulting in excessive
Network Rail’s Restrictive and Inflexible Working Practices Must Change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 An independent study has found that the UK’s rail industry lags behind that of water, aviation, roads and energy when it comes to carrying out maintenance of infrastructure and key assets. Men at work © Network Rail The report by specialist infrastructure consultancy Nichols, and published by Network Rail, highlighted that improvements could
Knorr-Bremse Developing Solutions to Improve Freight Rail Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Knorr-Bremse is looking to increase freight rail efficiency and flexibility by trialling an automated brake testing system. The new automation system will be retrofitted on to a Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) freight train in 2023, ready to go into service in 2024. Knorr-Bremse and HVLE are working together to trial an automated brake
RMT calls two more national rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 The RMT has announced two more national rail strikes in August, and the union has warned that the dispute with Network Rail and the train operators in England over jobs and pay ‘will not simply vanish’. The 24-hour walkouts of 40,000 staff have been called for 18 and 20 August. After striking
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
ASLEF announces strikes at eight train operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 ASLEF members at eight train operators – Arriva Rail London, Chiltern Railways, Greater Anglia, Great Western Railway, Hull Trains, LNER, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains – are to stage a strike on 30 July. The union’s general secretary Mick Whelan said: ‘We want an increase in line with the cost of
Government defends use of agency staff during strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Rail minister Wendy Morton has told MPs that the use of agency workers will reduce the effects of strikes. The next national rail strike is set to take place on 27 July, when the RMT stages its fourth walkout in the long-running dispute about job security and pay. Labour MP Dan Carden
vROK 3030 Open Frame Panel PC for Railway Passenger Information Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 NEXCOM International Co., Ltd.: vROK 3030 Open Frame Panel PC for Railway Passenger Information Systems The proliferation of passenger information systems (PIS) is challenging railway operators to find more efficient ways of utilizing space within the train. The vROK 3030 railway open frame panel PC allows railway operators to replace the traditional setup of
Element Bolsters Position in the North American Mobility Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired Trialon Corporation (Trialon), a leading provider of product qualification testing for the automotive supply chain. The acquisition of Trialon, from Resilience Capital Partners, further solidifies Element’s leadership in the North American mobility market, in both the size and breadth of its offering. This acquisition is part
Skeleton Appoints Kristel Volver from MM Grupp to Its Supervisory Board Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Skeleton Technologies today announced the appointment of Kristel Volver as MM Grupp representative on its Supervisory Board. Skeleton’s Supervisory Board is responsible for planning and carrying out the tasks of business, strategy and financial supervision and is chaired by Oliver Ahlberg, co-founder of the company. Kristel Volver has experience in the technology
Public Dissatisfied with RMT Union Approach Says Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail has said that the public was dissatisfied with how the RMT union was conducting its negotiations, but backed modernisation reforms. A poll of 2,031 UK adults was conducted by Yonder between 1–3 July, which asked about opinions on the recent rail strikes, pay and modernisation of the railway. The result
Industry urges RMT to call off national strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail and the train operating companies are calling on the RMT to cancel the national strike which has been called for 27 July. The walkout would be the fourth of its kind in the dispute over pay and jobs, after three strikes were staged on 21, 23 and 25 June. The
ORR Publishes Annual Health and Safety Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has said that one of the central messages of its annual report on health and safety was that the rail industry should remain “focused on the basics of health and safety management as it prepares for reform and substantial change”. The annual report covers
Rail Freight Group Conference: Growth Opportunities to Dominate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Growth Opportunities to Dominate Agenda at 30th Rail Freight Group Conference As the rail sector enters a period of transition, underscored by the introduction of the Great British Railways (GBRTT) which is overseeing rail transport from 2023, rail freight industry leaders will convene on Wednesday 5th October 2022 to explore growth
Fourth National Rail strike called by RMT for 27 July Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 RMT members at Network Rail and train operating companies are set to stage another 24-hour walkout on 27 July, after talks between the union and Network Rail today led to a new pay offer of 4 per cent this year and a possible 4 per cent next year. The second
Italy: New High Speed Rail Services Improve Integration Between Rail and Air Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Three new Trenitalia Frecciarossa services have begun this week, providing direct connections between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the Napoli Centrale and Afragola stations. Italy’s high-speed ETR500 Frecciarossa fleet © Joe Ross These make travel between the airport and Padua, Bologna, Florence and Rome much easier by connecting the destinations to the direct Leonardo
TfL funding is extended briefly again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The government has agreed to extend the Transport for London funding settlement again, but only until 28 July. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the government is yet to put forward any long-term settlement, and that services were still under threat. He continued: ‘I am growing increasingly concerned that we can’t wait any
Tips for Rail Operators When Designing a Metaverse Experience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The metaverse is coming… Whether you see it as a glorified video game, the next phase of the internet, an abstract idea impossible to explain let alone realise, or simply a buzzword with little relevance to rail owners and operators, it’s highly likely that your customers will be part of it
Railway braces for hot days ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The hottest day during the current heatwave is expected to be Tuesday, when temperatures in south east England could go above 35C. The present warmth has already triggered warnings about the railway. Yesterday afternoon, West Midlands Trains said: ‘Due to a speed restriction because of high track temperatures between Rugby and Milton
ÖBB and DB Present New Nightjet Couchette Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a modernised couchette car for ÖBB’s Nightjet service in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. As part of the upgrade programme, ÖBB has converted 22 passenger cars from its existing Nightjet train fleet into multifunctional couchette cars that will enhance passenger comfort. The upgraded couchette cars are
Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS radio block centres (RBC) for the French railway network. RBCs are an essential component of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), as they manage train movements in a defined area by communicating between the train and track. Hitachi
Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality By Ilse Vermeij, Product Manager – Testing On-track testing of new and modified rolling stock is difficult and can be expensive. Ilse explores how virtual testing can reduce real-life test requirements, improving project performance. Why Do We Need Virtual Testing? In the certification phase of new or modified
China: Alstom Joint Venture to Supply Further Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment (SATEE) has been awarded a contract by Nanjing Metro and CRRC Puzhen to provide the train traction and auxiliary system for 258 metro cars. These will run on Line 6 of Nanjing’s metro network in the Jiangsu province. Alstom train on Nanjing Metro Line 1 © Luoxingyang000 Alstom’s Chinese
Lockhart Joins PowerRail Mobile Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 PowerRail is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lockhart to Director of Mobile Sales. In this new role, John will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating commercial sales of PowerRail Mobile Maintenance services. PMM is a division of PowerRail Locomotive Services that provides a variety of mobile services to the Rail
Some Potential Winners of ‘Reversing Beeching’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 For nearly half a century, the 6,000 residents of the mid-Devon town of Okehampton did not have a proper railway. Trains west to Plymouth ceased in 1968; a shuttle east to Exeter, which surprised everyone by escaping the Beeching axe, only lasted another four years. After that, it was mostly heritage
Operators appeal to ASLEF after strike vote at eight TOCs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Headlines ++ ASLEF urged not to go ahead with strikes at train operators ++ More industrial action threatened at Network Rail after TSSA ballots++ MPs approve controversial law change allowing agency workers to replace strikers ASLEF members at eight train operators in England have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute
ASLEF members vote to accept ScotRail pay deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Drivers’ union ASLEF has confirmed that its members have voted to accept the improved pay offer made by ScotRail, which includes a 5 per cent increase in basic pay and what ScotRail described as a ’ground-breaking’ revenue share premium where ScotRail exceeds revenue budget targets, backdated to April this year. The
Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Ricardo has formed a new Strategic Alliance Agreement with PantoInspect, a Danish technology business, to bring the PanMon pantograph monitoring technology to railways across North and Latin America. Already used on mainlines in Europe, Australia and Africa, PanMon is a
UK: Barking Riverside Station Opens Ahead of Schedule this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 The new Barking Riverside station is due to open to the public ahead of schedule on 18 July. Services were originally expected to begin in the autumn. Artist’s impression of Barking Riverside station Delivered by a Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and VolkerFitzpatrick (MSVF) joint venture on behalf of TfL, this Gospel Oak route extension
Train Operator Northern Introduces LiDAR Tech to Improve Rail Safety and Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Northern is using the same light detection and radar (LiDAR) scanning technology as NASA to improve the safety and efficiency of its fleet. Not only was this technology used by NASA to map out the surface of the moon, it is regularly used by meteorologists to measure both clouds and pollution. Technology
Alstom and CRRC Win APM Operation and Maintenance Contract at HKIA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Alstom and CRRC’s joint venture, CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation System Co. Limited (PATS) has signed a contract with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to provide operation and maintenance services for the Terminal 2 Line of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) automated people mover (APM). The APM currently operates between Terminal 1,