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What’s inside the July edition of The Railway Magazine?
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard, as train companies thank the
Network Rail to celebrate 72nd birthday of NHS
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
HS2 Begins Overhead Catenary System Suppliers Search
Overhead Catenary System Contract The successful bidder of the overhead catenary system contract will have responsibility over additional stages of design, the manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the systems. HS2 Ltd is conducting the OCS contract procurement in a single stage. The winner of the contract will, however, deliver two
One for All: The Frauscher Wheel Sensor RSR110
Inductive wheel sensors are reliable, robust and flexible. These characteristics make them the ideal basis for existing and new applications in the railway industry. Martin Rosenberger, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Frauscher, presents a few examples. Inductive wheel sensors are now being used in many railway markets around the world as
UWC Delivers 36 Tank Cars to Khimprom
“Maintaining a high-quality business culture is important to us, whether through modern corporate governance standards, tight quality controls on production and finished products, or an improved service for our clients. This is why we pay close attention to transportation side of our business and take decisions with great care. Having
Grand Central announce return to service after four-month hibernation
Train operator Grand Central has announced a measured return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The company is inviting passengers to book for its West Riding and North East routes from July 26, and has thanked customers for their support whilst services have been suspended
Eurostar back on track as routes reopen
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train
Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
Open access operator Grand Central announces ‘measured’ restart
Prime Minister announces £10m for Manchester railways
ORR proposes clampdown on delay compensation rules
PASSENGERS delayed by late-running trains will be able to claim compensation more easily under changes proposed by the Office of Rail and Road. A new operators’ licence condition will require the companies to conform with a code of practice which would mean passengers receiving ‘clear information about their entitlements to
More trains will run next week as restrictions ease
Stadler Signs ETCS Retrofit Contract with Arriva
Stadler has signed a contract with Arriva for the retrofit of the ETCS train control solution GUARDIA on some of the operator’s trains. The contract between Arriva Nederland and Stadler states that Stadler will retrofit 36 trains with the European Train Control System GUARDIA. The contract also includes the homologation of
7 New 4-Car Impuls 2 Trains for Poland
Newag will also provide a software licence and technical documentation and it will provide training to the operator staff. The first two trains will be delivered within 16 months from the date of the contract, with the last train being handed over within 22 months. The Impuls 2 electric multiple unit
DfT receives 50 bids for railway reopening funds
THE Department for Transport says it has received 50 bids for funding to help restore long-withdrawn railway services or stations, many of which were axed after Dr Richard Beeching had become chairman of the railways in 1961 and published his notorious ‘reshaping’ report two years later. Examples of bids include
DB Cargo Belgium Runs Trains under Belgian Licence
DB Cargo Belgium has started running trains under a Belgian licence for the first time. Since 14 June, DB Cargo Belgium has been operating entirely under its own licence, meaning it is now an accredited railway company in Belgium. In January 2020 DB Cargo Belgium obtained the necessary safety certificates. However, the
TMH Begins Delivery of 1300 Passenger Coaches to Egypt
The test coach that Egypt received was transported on the last ship leaving Slovenia before the coronavirus lockdown. This gave ENR a two-month period during which it could perform running tests on its network. Because of their inability to travel, TMH staff in Russia developed a full training kit and
New station opens in County Durham
Restored Cambridgeshire station gets green light
PLANS to reopen the station at Soham, between Ely and Kennett, have won planning permission for Network Rail from East Cambridgeshire District Council. The funding has come from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, and enabling works should now start this autumn. The rebuilt station will include a 99m platform, long enough
Monday essay: brave new world
Bombardier Delivers First MOVIA C30 Metros to Stockholm
The goal for the metro system is to increase its capacity in three ways: line extensions, new stations, new, modern rolling stock. Bombardier’s MOVIA C30 metro trains will gradually replace the existing Red Line rolling stock. Each four-car train has a driver’s cab at each end, seating for 140 passengers and standing
HS2 Euston Station Demolition Milestone Reached
Glasgow Subway operator SPT meets today over cash crisis
GLASGOW SUBWAY operator Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has sounded a warning about the Subway’s finances as a result of the pandemic, and members of SPT are meeting today to discuss the growing cash crisis. SPT said it had been calling on the Scottish Government’s Transport Scotland for help since the lockdown
Win a signed copy of The Class 33s: A Sixty Year History!
LNER joins ‘know your train’ on Real time trains website
LONG distance operator LNER is the latest train operator to participate in the ‘Know Your Train’ service feature of the website Real Time Trains. ‘Know Your Train’ gives you more information about the rolling stock actually operating on each service, such as what it will look like and what the facilities are
CAF Wins European Rolling Stock Contracts
CAF has won a contract to supply metro trains to the city of Naples as well as contracts to supply additional trams to Amsterdam and Stockholm. The combined value of these contracts is almost 100 million euros. Metro Trains for Naples The Spanish rolling stock manufacturer has signed a framework agreement with Ente
Sense Valley Line to Become Operational in April 2021
From 5 April 2021 S-Bahn trains will once again run on the entire Laupen-Bern-Langnau i.E. line. That is around three months later than originally planned. SBB agreed the new opening date in mid-June together with the Sense Valley Railway, the Federal Office of Transport (BAV), the canton of Bern and
From the archive: Experimental Vehicles – Ro-Railers: Ahead of their time or overtaken by events?
NEW Settle & Carlisle luxury charter train announced
Breaking: social distancing in England cut to one metre
Updated 13.04 THE minimum social distancing restriction in England is to be cut to one metre, the Prime Minister has announced. The change will come into effect on 4 July, and will have implications for train operating companies and Network Rail, who have worked for some weeks to mark out trains and
Social distancing in England cut to one metre minimum
Updated 13.04 THE minimum social distancing restriction in England is to be cut to one metre, the Prime Minister has announced. The change will come into effect on 4 July, and will have implications for train operating companies and Network Rail, who have worked for some weeks to mark out trains and
‘Near collision’ at Chalfont & Latimer probed by RAIB
Frauscher: At Home on Track
Iron, wood, stone and concrete: the immediate environment alone can be more than a little challenging for wheel sensors. Frauscher has been constantly improving its wheel sensors through the years. Even the most basic model in the range can now withstand the most adverse of conditions. By Gerhard Grundnig Wheel sensors are
Potential site for new Cambridge South station named
THE site of the proposed new station at Cambridge South has been revealed by Network Rail, following a six-week public consultation in January and February this year, after which 94 per cent of respondents supported the building of a new station south of the city centre. The station has been planned
HS2 Begins Operational Telecoms Supplier Search
HS2 Ltd has begun looking for a specialist contractor to deliver 230km of telecommunications systems for the new high-speed line. This contract is worth in the region of 300m GBP and the winning party will take on the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, safety authorisation, testing, commissioning and initial maintenance of the
BÄR Bahnsicherung’s EUROLOCKING Receives Type Approval
On June 12, 2020, the Federal Office of Transport (BAV) granted BÄR Bahnsicherung Type Approval for its EUROLOCKING electronic interlocking system. The approval is an important milestone after several years of development. The idea of developing our own electronic interlocking system, which was proposed in November 2014, was realized six months later.
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
Transport Companies Sign Grand Paris Express Partnership Agreement
RATP Dev, a subsidiary of RATP Group that provides operations and maintenance of passenger transport services outside of the core RATP network in Paris, along with ComfortDelGro and Alstom have signed a partnership agreement for the purpose of submitting tenders for the Grand Paris Express project. The aim, subject to administrative
Government confirms digital go-ahead for East Coast Main Line
FUNDING worth £360 million for the replacement of conventional lineside signalling with digital train regulation on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line has been announced by transport secretary Grant Shapps. The Department for Transport says it is ‘new investment’. The installation of ETCS (European Train Control System), the signalling
Monday essay: more on board again?
Times are changing, with widespread speculation that the government is about to halve the social distancing minimum to one metre. As Sim Harris writes, the railway industry has spent several hectic weeks adapting itself for the original measurement. IT has been a busy time for train operators and Network Rail. There
Signalling Components with Tested Quality
By Melanie Kleinpötzl Maximum reliability requires guaranteed quality: Frauscher produces inductive sensors, wheel detection systems and axle counters that meet these requirements – and relies on its own in-house specialists to inspect the parts used. Safety is a top priority in the railway industry. This results in high quality requirements in the
Covid-19 transport funding total reaches £7bn
THE Department for Transport has drawn £7 billion from the government’s contingency fund, partly to support train operating companies through the Covid-19 crisis. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the money will pay for Emergency Measures Arrangements on the railways, which are known to have cost £3.5 billion so far. Funding has
Keolis Renews Rail Contracts in US
Boston Keolis, as Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), has been operating commuter rail services on behalf of MBTA since July 2014. As part of its contract, Keolis performs all mechanical, transportation and engineering services for the Boston area. The total network consists of 14 lines, 139 stations and 640km of track. In
UWC Completes Box Car Supply for Kuchukterminal
Increasing Line Capacity in the MOVINGRAIL Project
Park Signalling leading a work package Park Signalling is playing a key part in the MOVINGRAIL project by leading the third work package (virtual coupling) and providing professional advice to the universities on their own work packages. The project will analyse the application of Moving Block and Virtual Coupling signalling considered as the most promising
Nomad Digital Names New Managing Director
Xavier Champaud to be appointed as Managing Director of Nomad Digital. Xavier Champaud, currently Regional Centre & Site Managing Director for Alstom in Charleroi, will take up this new position with Nomad from 1 August 2020 and will be based in the UK. Xavier Champaud Xavier has many successful years leading within
Alstom Providing Support Services to MetrôRio
“With the insertion of the new smart service, lines 1, 2 and 4 now have a significant improvement for the technical staff of the trains, who will have their doubts about maintenance operations answered more quickly. “In view of the current scenario in which there is a recommendation for social isolation,
From the archive: A narrow gauge railway under south London
Keith Fender reports on the construction of the Northern Line extension to Battersea, which has necessitated the construction of a narrow gauge railway under south London – albeit a temporary one. MAJOR tunnelling projects are normally accompanied by construction railways using locos designed for mining and tunnelling – by their nature
Hitachi Begins Manufacturing East Coast Trains Order
Rail bailout has cost £3.5bn so far – but there’s no end in sight
THE cost of keeping the passenger railway operating during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached £3.5 billion, according to rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris. He was answering a Parliamentary question raised by Labour MP Ian Mearns, who represents Gateshead. Mr Heaton-Harris said: ‘Since the outbreak of Covid-19 the government has approved £3.5 billion
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software to Enhance Rail Safety Solutions ENSCO Rail announces that it has acquired an enhanced user license to the internationally recognized VAMPIRE® Pro vehicle/track interaction software. VAMPIRE Pro will enhance ENSCO Rail offerings and provide customers with the most accessible, cost-effective and
Vivarail confirms expansion after borrowing £1.5m
TRAIN rebuilder Vivarail’s plans to expand have received a boost after it was able to secure a loan worth £1.5 million. The company was founded five years ago and bought many former District Line cars from London Underground. Their aluminium bodies, although some 40 years old, are still capable of being
Coronavirus: You must wear face coverings on public transport from today
Face coverings on public transport – and for hospital staff, outpatients and visitors – will be compulsory in England from today. Anyone travelling by bus, train, ferry or plane in England should wear a face covering from today – to help reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. The new rules coincide with a further easing of
SBB Powers 1.4 Million Passenger Kilometres with Solar Energy
Direct Supply There are already twelve solar panel arrays on twelve of SBB’s buildings, such as warehouses, service facilities and railway engineering halls. What is innovative about the solar panels on the roof of the frequency converter in Zurich-Seebach is that it is producing electricity for the running of the railways
GWR ‘masks’ high-speed train reminds passengers to wear face coverings
Great Western Railway (GWR) has created eye-catching artwork to remind customers to wear a face covering on its services from today (June 15). The train operator has applied artwork in the form of giant face coverings to either end of one of its high-speed Intercity Express Trains (IET). The ‘masked’ IET will
Green light for revived West Midlands passenger service
PASSENGER trains are set to return to the line between Walsall and Wolverhampton, having been withdrawn 12 years ago. Since then, the line has been used for freight. West Midlands Rail Executive said it had agreed a timetable with Network Rail, with trains also calling at Willenhall and Darlaston, which have
Face coverings become mandatory aboard English trains
Monday essay: time to cover up
Nomad Digital Complete Final Expansion of ISO 45001 Global Certification
“This is a great achievement for Nomad, aligning all our operations and practices to this standard. Our global operations across all regions have been following our fully implemented system, policies and processes for several years now, so it’s nice to finally bolt-on external recognition of this, for each region we
Stark warning after surge in level crossings misuse
More anti-Covid precautions as railway prepares for compulsory facemasks
TRAIN operators are stepping up measures to protect their staff and passengers from coronavirus, on the eve of new regulations which will require most passengers travelling on public transport to wear face coverings. Facemasks or equivalent coverings for all passengers except those with respiratory problems will become compulsory from Monday. Operators have
HS2 Reveals First Images of Chiltern Tunnels Launch Site
20 Additional Capricorn Trains for RhB
Swiss transport company Rhätische Bahn has received the go-ahead to order an additional 20 Capricorn multiple units from Stadler. The management board of Rhätische Bahn (RhB) has passed the company’s new Strategy 2030. It is based on the owner strategy of the canton of Graubünden, in which the government, as the
The First New Class 701 Train Arrives for SWR
As part of the testing programme, SWR will check the new systems that were designed especially for the Class 701 trains. These include new communications systems, more environmentally friendly toilets, sensitive edge doors, regenerative braking and passenger features such as wifi and at-seat charging points. SWR operates services on an extremely
GWR Exeter Depot – Working during COVID19 Restrictions
The FirstClass Safety & Control (FCSC) team have been busy working on site at Great Western Railway’s Exeter Depot Enhancement Project. Following all of the current Government guidelines during the COVID19 pandemic, the team have been installing the high level beacons, sounders and signals. Artist’s impression of the new depot © GWR FCSC would
Real Time and Big Data Is Here to Stay
As the transportation industry develops and evolves, the use of data has never been more crucial in completing the intelligent journey and improving passenger experience. In this article, we will dissect Real Time Data and Big Data and how they positively affect the rail industry. Real time data is required for
Trade Activity to Urbanization, Trends Driving the Future of Rail Industry
By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader, Power Systems Over 50 tons. This is the amount of goods transported annually, per person in the U.S. This shouldn’t be surprising given the device you are reading this article on is likely made from several different minerals and multiple sub-components. These get mined or
From the archive: COUNTDOWN – Getting Farringdon ready for the Elizabeth Line
ARCHIVE: Getting Farringdon ready for the Elizabeth Line
Keith Fender has been given an exclusive tour of Farringdon, one of the major interchange points on the £16billion project. On December 9 the tunnel section of the Elizabeth Line under Central London will open to passengers, with services between Paddington and Abbey Wood via Canary Wharf running 15 times an
Train operator warns of ‘no guarantee’ over distancing
A TRAIN operating company has warned that social distancing for its passengers cannot be guaranteed ‘at all stages of a journey’. It’s the first time that a TOC has admitted that the government’s 2-metre social distancing advice will not be achievable as rail passenger numbers rise. The warning, from ScotRail, has come
Russian Railways Completes Čortanovci Tunnel Excavation in Serbia
Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International has completed excavating the Čortanovci tunnel on the Stara Pazova-Novi Sad section of the railway line connecting Belgrade and Budapest. The tunnel is now 91 percent finished. The Čortanovci Tunnel is made up of two parallel single-track tunnel tubes, each of which is 2.2km long. After completing
Work on new Thameslink station moves forward
DEVELOPMENT of a new Thameslink station between London and St Albans has taken another step, with the appointment of an engineering consultancy to work on the project. Main contractor Volker Fitzpatrick has named WSP as its choice to produce the multidisciplinary design of Brent Cross West, which is connected with
Boost for Sheffield tram services
SHEFFIELD tram services are being boosted in frequency from this coming weekend, making Stagecoach Supertram the latest public transport system to start returning its timetables to pre-Covid levels. Trams on the yellow and blue routes will run every 15 minutes on weekdays from 15 June, and there will be two
Monday essay: is nostalgia out of date?
London–Cardiff Electrification Fully Completed
The electrification of the railway line between London and Cardiff is complete, with wires now running through the Severn Tunnel. On Friday, 5 June, passengers were able to travel between London and Cardiff on a fully electrified service, following Network Rail’s completion of the overhead wiring in the 7km Severn Tunnel. Installing
YOU can name the new East Midlands Railway Class 810 fleet
Photo: East Midlands Railway East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a competition to name its new Intercity Class 810 bi-mode trains. Hitachi is building 33 five-car trains for the operator. They will enter traffic from April 2022. EMR says entries must reflect train heritage, history or character of the East Midlands, or technological
Rail union claims ‘confusion and conflict’ over facemasks
THE RMT has protested to the transport secretary that there is ‘confusion and conflict’ over the forthcoming changes to facemask rules on trains and other public transport from next Monday. The wearing of facemasks will become compulsory on all English public transport from 15 June, but the union’s general secretary
Face Coverings on Public Transport Become Mandatory in England
On public transport it can be unavoidable to be in close proximity to another person for a prolonged period of time. It is these conditions that increase the risk of transmission. According to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE), face coverings can provide a small amount of extra protection,
Facemasks to be compulsory on English trains
THE transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced that a face covering will be compulsory on all public transport in England from 15 June. He has also said that passengers on trains, trams, buses and ferries who ignore the new rule will be fined. Labour shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon said: ‘This is
New Coradia LINT Fleet to Enter Service in Bavaria
Bavaria’s transport minister Kerstin Schreyer, together with Ilse Aigner, president of the Bavarian state parliament, the director of Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft (BEG), Transdev, and Bayerische Oberlandbahn GmbH, officially gave the launch signal for the fleet exchange at Holzkirchen station. source= https://railway-news.com/new-coradia-lint-fleet-to-enter-service-in-bavaria/
Alstom Partners with Snam to Bring Hydrogen Technology to Italy
Alstom and energy infrastructure operator Snam have signed an agreement for the development of hydrogen trains in Italy. The agreement between the two parties will run for five years. An initial phase will be devoted to feasibility studies, which are scheduled to take place in autumn 2020. Following those, the agreement
Plea to Bundesrat: Review Lorry Toll Exemption
Competition Concerns The concern is as follows: the government’s decision will make more than 800 million euros of public funds available for a measure that is counter-productive with regards to environmental and transport goals. Further, this measure would require a lot of further funding to compensate for the newly created disadvantages
Rail passenger numbers fell ‘dramatically’ in March, says ORR
Bombardier Transportation Signs Agreement with QUEST Global
Bombardier Transportation and product engineering and lifecycle services company QUEST Global have signed an agreement to extend their existing partnership. The two companies want to co-operate more heavily to push forward the development of engineering capabilities for the rail sector. Bombardier and QUEST want to continue developing innovative solutions, and demonstrate
Extra Rail Freight Services to Anticipate Low Water Levels
Autonomous Inspection and Data Management for Railway Maintenance
Bridging the Gap Between the Latest Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence Technology and Railway Maintenance Needs Means Significant Cost Savings for Railways Autonomous inspection technology, artificial intelligence and big-data analytics offer new paths for inspection without impact on revenue service. Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System © ENSCO Rail When it comes to successfully identifying derailment
Police close case of rail worker Belly Mujinga’s COVID-19 death
Belly Mujinga, mother to an 11-year-old daughter, died after testing positive for coronavirus. Photo: Family Handout British Transport Police (BTP) says no further action will be taken in relation to the death of Belly Mujinga, who contracted COVID-19 after being spat at while on duty at London Victoria station. Belly Mujinga, 47
DB Regio Supports Abellio in Operating New RRX Services
Stäubli Electrical Connectors for Rail Applications
What does quality mean to you? For us, quality means fully meeting our customers’ requirements and expectations, and offering customised solutions for specific needs. Our electrical connectors are designed for demanding applications with high current- carrying capacity, which makes us a welcome and reliable partner in harsh environments. We provide solutions
Keolis chairman dismissed after four months in the job
THE executive chairman of French company Keolis has been sacked. Keolis, which is partly owned by SNCF, has a 35 per cent stake in Govia and therefore the Govia Thameslink Railway and Southeastern franchises, plus an ‘Operator and Development’ partnership with Amey at Transport for Wales. In a statement issued
Tube stations begin phased return
Photo: Nick Ansell/PA Wire More London Underground stations will begin reopening from Monday (June 8) as lockdown restrictions are gradually lifted. When lockdown measures were introduced in March, many Underground stations were closed with only key stations remaining open. TfL announced on May 18, following discussions with the Government before the announcement of
From the archive: SHADOWED BY THE STATE – from Ukraine with love?
From Ukraine with love? Railway photographer shadowed by the state
Spanish High-Speed Train Derails Due to Vehicle Collision
Germany Not Making the Right Noises on Rail Freight
In its May infringements package, the European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Germany to properly implement EU legislation with regards to the requirements for freight wagon braking equipment. In line with the EU Directive 2016/797, concerning the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Recast
Tiflex Brand Treadmaster Flooring Excels in Fire Safety
Undergoing many developments and improvements over the following years, Treadmaster TM7 continues to be manufactured from scratch at the Tiflex factory in Liskeard. It has a unique homogenous construction meaning the surface appearance is completely consistent throughout the body of the product. This has meant that the product has maintained
Realising the Intelligent Train – True Digital Enablement
RMT threatens strikes over ‘Guardian Angels’ plan
THE RMT has warned of possible industrial action in protest at a government plan for unpaid volunteers to help guide railway passengers and prevent overcrowding at stations. The union said its members had reported seeing advertisements inviting people to help, and RMT general secretary Mick Cash warned that his union was