Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Turhan, Ankara-Sivas arasındaki Yüksek Hızlı Tren hattının Ramazan Bayramı’ndan önce hizmete alınmasının planlandığını söyledi.
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New Merseyrail strikes called by RMT
THE RMT has called a new series of 24-hour strikes on Merseyrail during nine Saturdays in November and December, after a series of workshops failed to yield agreement over future train staffing. The union’s general secretary Mick Cash told his members that the new action was intended to ’focus the minds
Mogul and ‘Wells’ join the ‘Q’ at Severn Valley autumn spectacular
A DISTINCT Southern Region atmosphere surrounded the Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Autumn Steam Gala on September 19-22, with five of the participating locomotives having a BR(S) pedigree. East Lancashire Railway Bulleid ‘West County’ No. 34092 City of Wells was surprisingly making its first visit to SVR metals. The air-smoothed Pacific proved to
First Stadler Train for Merseyrail Begins Dynamic Testing
The new trains for the Merseyrail network in the UK have reached a manufacturing milestone. The first train has travelled to Germany for dynamic testing. This follows the successful static testing and signing off at Stadler’s factory in Switzerland at the beginning of October. Stadler signed the contract to build and
Frequentis Rail Emergency Management Solution Prepares Sydney Trains for Future Passenger Demand
When streamlining multiple operation centres, an initial concern is often the loss of local knowledge. However, the Frequentis ICM solution ensures that this is not the case by centrally capturing such information, including emergency contact numbers for local contractors and emergency services. Based on the underlying responsibility model, staff have
HS2 ‘will not solve the problems facing rail travellers today’
“HS2 should be scrapped”, say a free market think tank. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire HS2 should be scrapped in favour of upgrading existing rail routes and building new rail links between mainlines, according to a free market think tank. A report by the Adam Smith Institute argues that alternatives to the
Bath conundrum
Railway industry prepares to honour fallen of WW1
Railway Accidents: Lamentable Failures
Thirty-one people lost their lives on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, when a Thames Trains Class 165 ‘Turbo’ collided with a First Great Western InterCity125 at a combined speed of 130mph at Ladbroke Grove, two miles from London Paddington. Fraser Pithie looks back 20 years to one of Britain’s worst post-Privatisation
GB Railfreight celebrates 15 years of Locomotion
GB Railfreight Class 66 No. 66788 was named Locomotion on September 21 as part of the celebrations to mark a decade and a half since the National Railway Museum opened its outstation in Shildon, County Durham. Bob Tiller, GBRf engineering director, said: “The work Locomotion does to showcase the history of the
DAMM Delivers Infrastructure for Mauritius Metro Express
The second and final phase of the metro is planned for 2021 and will then provide a total connectivity of 26 km from Curepipe to Immigration Square. About DAMM DAMM is a world-leading provider of scalable, flexible and user-friendly digital radio infrastructure systems to industrial, commercial and public safety customers. Built for
The Infrastructure Progress Report
Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif is investing more than 45 million euros in refurbishing the Recoletos Tunnel in Madrid. The original tunnel construction works began in 1933 but it wasn’t until 1967 that it entered service. These renovation works, which began in June this year, will affect the route, electrification and
The Policy Update Europe
The Next Generation of Locomotive Driving
The Challenge: In a competitive and complex world where the focus is shifting towards efficiency and economical gain, dreams are often not enough. With an increasing number of side constraints, the transport network becoming more and more complex, and limited rail infrastructure it is getting harder to dispatch and steer drivers
TfW: 6500 More Spaces to Improve Capacity in Wales
Passengers travelling between Cheltenham and Maesteg, and between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale will see the introduction of Bombardier Class 170 DMUs. Constructed between 1998 and 2005, they feature on-board passenger displays, accessible toilets, air-conditioning, wifi and power sockets. Transport for Wales is taking on the Class 170 fleet from Greater
LTA: We Want More Local Train Maintenance Expertise
When electronic cards go wrong, however, it can be both time-consuming and expensive to repair them. And this task often takes place at the OEM’s facilities. In Singapore’s case, most of these are overseas. The result is long downtimes. Encouraging Local Railway Maintenance Capabilities The LTA has been making substantial investments to
GTR Completes 5-Year Transformation Programme
“Today is a landmark moment for both GTR and its passengers as we continue to deliver on the industry’s hugely ambitious modernisation programme for our network. “This £2bn programme of modernisation, much of which formed part of the Thameslink Programme, has transformed services for our passengers. With over 1500 new carriages
NCHSR Rebrands to Reflect Broader Transport Remit
Five things you may not know about the Big Boy
This year, a ground-breaking five-year landmark project to restore a Union Pacific Railroad Big Boy 4-8-8-4 to working order was accomplished, with No. 4014 making a star-studded appearance at the 150th anniversary of the linking the USA’s two coasts by rail. The world has waited six decades to see a Union
Harsco Rail Unveils New TX16 Tamper at Railway Interchange 2019
About Harsco Corporation Harsco Corporation is a global market leader providing environmental solutions for industrial and specialty waste streams, and innovative technologies for the rail sector. Based in Camp Hill, PA, the 11,000-employee company operates in more than 30 countries. Harsco’s common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600
5 facts you may not know about the ‘Azuma’ train
Manchester Mayor Publishes Vision to Transform Rail
“We need a fully integrated transport network that allows people to travel seamlessly between modes with simple, affordable ticketing – and Our Prospectus for Rail underpins the transformational change we need on the local rail network to support growth. This is one of two major milestones in the Our Network
TPE accepts first ‘Nova 2’ CAF set
Northern withdraws first batch of ‘Pacers’
Stanier pair celebrate Conwy Valley reopening
NETWORK Rail and Transport for Wales Rail Services hosted a special main line steam trip on August 3 to celebrate the reopening of the Conwy Valley line in North Wales. ‘The Conwy Quest’, double-headed by West Coast Railways’ Stanier ‘8F’ No. 48151 and ‘Jubilee’ No. 45690 Leander, ran from Chester to Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Chicago’s Metra adds diesel locos
CHICAGO commuter rail operator Metra is buying 24 former Amtrak California diesel locos, and has ordered 15 rebuilt freight locos to replace older diesels. Metra bought 24 F59PHI locos from Amtrak in 2018 and is currently overhauling and repainting them into its livery. They have entered service in 2019, mainly operating
Stadler ‘FLIRTs’ in service in Texas
TEXAS gained a new commuter railway in January, which is operated using eight Stadler-built ‘FLIRT’ DEMUs, incorporating central diesel power pack units. Stadler assembled the trains at its new factory in Salt Lake City, Utah. TEXRail Stadler DEMU No. 105 arriving at Grapevine, Texas on June 27 with a Fort Worth to
New canopy for Dore and Totley after long campaign
Industry Insider Week 39 – 18 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Railway-News spoke to Ted Greener and Ian Jefferies from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) about the future of rail freight and the association’s activities at Railway Interchange 2019. The ARR represent major freight railroads in the US, Canada and Mexico as well as Amtrak and regional commuter railroads. AAR
High Speed 1 rail line ‘to cost companies £26 million a year’
Rail Baltica Addresses Impact of Climate Change
Climate Change Mitigation Measures Severe weather events such as heavy rain and winds, storms and snow, freezing rain and glazed frost can all suspend or disrupt rail traffic. They can also damage railway infrastructure. Operational safety and additional asset damage are further concerns. There are also financial considerations. For example, insurance
Ex-West Somerset Class 04 makes debut at South Devon diesel gala
Rail Delivery Group: Reform Rail Fares to Combat Climate Crisis
October ISSUE ON SALE NOW!
Britain’s best-selling rail title 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 features a look back at Longmoor Military Railway with October 31 marking the 50th anniversary of its closure. Gary Boyd-Hope accompanies the feature with
Pilgrim returns to service at Watford Miniature Railway
MUCH-travelled 0-6-0T Pilgrim (D King 1980) is visiting the 10¼in-gauge Watford Miniature Railway (WMR) for the railway’s 60th anniversary season (RM July, p84). It arrived on August 6 following boiler work at Denver Light Railway, Birmingham. Pilgrim was built for the Wells & Walsingham Railway, Norfolk, running there from the line’s opening
Old and new attractions at Newby Hall Railway
Official Kick-Off for Robel North America Corporation
Robel machines are working on the railroad tracks of around 100 countries worldwide. Now the time has come for the next step on the company’s path to strategic internationalisation. Robel is establishing close proximity to the market and the customer by setting up a separate company in North America. At the
Industry Focus: AQSEPTENCE GROUP
Alstom to Equip ICE 3 Trains with Atlas ETCS
Alstom will work with the manufacturer of the ICE 3, Siemens, to integrate the ETCS system into the on-board control technology. Homologation will take place step by step in Germany, for cross-border routes into Switzerland, in Belgium and in France. Two of Alstom’s sites in Germany – Braunschweig and Salzgitter (both
NEWAG to Deliver 5 Dragon 2 Locomotives to RCP
Polish rolling stock manufacturer NEWAGO S.A. has signed a framework agreement as well as five individual delivery contracts and service contracts with Rail Capital Partners. NEWAG will now deliver five Dragon 2 electric locomotives to RCP. Once NEWAG delivers on this order Rail Capital Partners will have a total of 50 locomotives
Merseyrail strikes called off as union claims progress in talks
‘Raylı sistemlerle günlük 4,5 milyon yolcu taşınıyor’
Bilecik Valisine Tepki: ’YHT Güzergâhdaki Eksiklikleri Neden Söylemiyorlar?’
Bilecik’in Bozüyük ilçesinde Yüksek Hızlı Tren hattı’nı kontrol eden kılavuz trenin raydan çıkması sonucu iki makinistin ölümüyle ilgili Bilecik Valisi Bilal Şentürk’ün “Teknik olarak belli olmamakla beraber biz biraz hızlı gittiği kanaatindeyiz” açıklamasına Birleşik Taşımacılık [devamı…]
Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Bilecik Valisine Tepki: ’YHT Güzergâhdaki Eksiklikleri Neden Söylemiyorlar?’ – RayHaber
Third open train doors error in just over a year
Changzhou Metro Line 1 Commences Passenger Service
Changzhou Metro Co. Ltd awarded the contract for the CITYFLO system to BNS in 2016. BNP acted as sub=contractor to NUG to provide the propulsion and control equipment. This aspect of the contract has also included the engineering, manufacturing, testing, commissioning and initial delivery of spare parts for traction converters. Future
The Future of Rail Freight
Speaking about his own role at the AAR, Ian Jefferies had a positive view: “I am privileged to help lead this industry as the President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR). What’s particularly exciting to me is not just what freight rail has achieved throughout our nation’s history, but
Kent & East Sussex gives green light to Restaurant Car restoration at Eastleigh
The Policy Update North America
Canada, Vancouver In January 2019 the Canadian Transportation Agency opened an investigation into whether BNSF, CN and CP breached their level of obligations in the Vancouver, BC, area between October 2018 and January 2019. It has found that neither BNSF nor Canadian Pacific breached their level of obligations, but that Canadian
Industry Insider Week 37 / 38 – 20 Must-Read Rail News Stories
After Poland’s accession to the EU, the country received massive economic investment as well as investment in its railway infrastructure and rolling stock. Some of the new rolling stock for the Polish market will be unveiled at this year’s TRAKO. Bombardier, a co-organiser of TRAKO, will present its new TRAXX DC3
Caledonian Sleepers to be hit by industrial action
MBTA Orders 80 Commuter Rail Double-Decker Coaches
Phase 1: Double-Decker Coaches from Hyundai-Rotem The 80 new double-decker coaches are to replace single-decker coaches. This approach is an effective way of adding capacity (without, for example, having to lengthen platforms or reduce train headways). Hyundai-Rotem will fit these coaches with additional features such as LED lighting and positive train
TCDD’nin 163. Yıl Dönümü Afyonkarahisar’da Coşkuyla Kutlandı
TCDD’nin 163.Yıl Dönümü dolayısıyla ilk olarak TCDD 7.Bölge Müdürü Adem Sivri tarafından Afyonkarahisar Valisi Mustafa Tutulmaz’a nezaket ziyaretinde bulunuldu. Bölge Müdürü Sivri ziyarette TCDD’nin 163 yıllık tarihi ve Bölge Müdürlüğü olarak Afyonkarahisar’da gerçekleştirilen faaliyet ve [devamı…]
Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: TCDD’nin 163. Yıl Dönümü Afyonkarahisar’da Coşkuyla Kutlandı – RayHaber
Ankara Garı’nda 163.Yıl Coşkusu
TCDD’nin 163. Kuruluş Yıl Dönümü etkinlikleri kapsamında TCDD ile İzmir Devlet Senfoni Orkestrası işbirliği ile organize edilen konser dizisinin ilki Ankara Garı’nda gerçekleştirildi. TCDD Genel Müdür Yardımcısı İsmail Çağlar ve Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Güzel [devamı…]
Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Ankara Garı’nda 163.Yıl Coşkusu – RayHaber
Deutsche Bahn Establishes Digital Railway Company
Starting in January 2020, DSD GmbH will organise the establishment of digital rail operations and prepare the industrial roll-out of this future technology. A launch packet that includes three projects will begin in 2020: The entire north-south TEN-T corridor is to have ETCS Cologne-Frankfurt will be a high-speed connection The S-Bahn project in Stuttgart According
Telegärtner: Robust Solutions for Rail Projects
Telegärtner Rail Distribution Box In rough conditions high-quality fibre-optical connections are needed despite the mechanical and climatic stress. For this purpose, Telegärtner has developed the train-approved distribution box, RDB. Because of its tested reliability against vibrations, shocks, heat, coldness and humidity, the RDB is perfectly suited for use in harsh environments. Besides its
METRONET Railcar Depot Tender Announced
TCDD 163 yaşında
Brexit: Eurotunnel One of UK’s Vital Freight Carriers
Bakan Turhan, ‘Hedefimiz Milli Yüksek Hızlı Tren Setlerinin Üretimi’
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı M. Cahit Turhan, Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanı Mustafa Varank’ın da katılımıyla gerçekleştirilen, Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Kurumu (TÜBİTAK) ile Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları İşletmesi (TCDD) arasında “Raylı Ulaşım Teknolojileri Enstitüsü” [devamı…]
Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Bakan Turhan, ‘Hedefimiz Milli Yüksek Hızlı Tren Setlerinin Üretimi’ – RayHaber
Tarsus’ta Bir Hemzemin Geçitte Tren İle Otomobil Çarpıştı, 4 Yaralı
tarsusta bir hemzemin gecitte tren ile otomobil carpisti yarali Mersin’in Tarsus ilçesinde gece saatlerinde meydana gelen tren kazasında, yük treninin hemzemin geçitte çarptığı otomobildeki 4 kişi yaralandı. Edinilen bilgilere göre, kaza gece 22.15 sıralarında, Yenice Mahallesi Yunacık Yolu üzerindeki hemzemin geçitte meydana geldi. Adana-Niğde istikametinde olan 63641 sefer
Rejuvenated NYMR Lambton Tank meets Peak Rail gala target
FORMER Lambton, Hetton & Joicey Collieries Kitson 0-6-2T No. 29 (4263/1904) managed to complete a short period of post-overhaul running-in at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway at the end of July to ensure it was fit to attend Peak Rail’s Mixed Traffic Gala on August 10-11. Beyer, Peacock No. 1827 leaves
‘Ülkemiz raylı ulaşımda teknoloji ihraç eden ülke haline gelecek’
Propex Geosoltuions Recieves Carbon Footprint Verification
About Propex Environmental Vision Propex believes in being good stewards of the environment, and has adopted a three-pronged approach to our green commitment – reducing our carbon footprint, implementing sustainable manufacturing practices and developing products that have lasting environmental benefits. Through this vision, we hope to not only hold ourselves accountable,
One in three rail services run late in the UK
One in three rail services run late in the UK. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire Tougher rail performance measurements show fewer than two-thirds of scheduled stops at stations were made “on time” during the 12 months to the end of June. A passenger watchdog described the figure of 64.7% as “not acceptable”. New standards
Grant Shapps wants rail fares paid to independent body
Analysis Sim Harris TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has come under fire from opposition politicians and unions for saying that franchised operators should be ‘paid when they run trains on time’. He was being interviewed in the wake of an ORR announcement yesterday that a new punctuality measurement will no longer allow
GSM-R and the Road Towards FRMCS
SNCF Chooses CAF for New Intercity Trains
CAF says it was chosen based on the technical performance, innovation and cost it offered in its bid. CAF Intercity Trains for SNCF The Spanish rolling stock manufacturer will deliver electric multiple units that will have top speeds of 200km/h. The trains will feature ergonomic seat designs, wifi, power sockets and USB
Frequentis Wins Best Use of Critical Communications in Transport
Critical Communications World is TCCA’s flagship event, running for over 20 years. Award categories included; Best use of mission-critical communications during a major event, Best use of critical communications in transport, Best Use of Critical Communications in Utilities, Best Use of Critical Communications in Other Vertical Markets, Greatest Advance in
Biçerova İstasyon Binası ve Menemen Gar Binası Zemin Katının Onarımının Yapılması …
Biçerova İstasyon Binası Ve Menemen Gar Binası Zemin Katının Bakım Onarımının Yapılması İhale Sonucu T.C Devlet Demiryolları İşletmesi 3. Bölge Satın Alma Ve Stok Kontrol Servis Müdürlüğünün (TCDD) 2019/404206 KİK numaralı sınır değeri 404.632,68 TL [devamı…]
Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Biçerova İstasyon Binası ve Menemen Gar Binası Zemin Katının Onarımının Yapılması İhale Sonucu – RayHaber
Manisa Gar’da Polislerin TCDD Personelini Darp Ettiği İddiası
Manisa Gar’da Koruma Güvenlik Görevlisi olarak çalışan Ümit Yıldız’ın görevi başında polisler tarafından darp edilmesi iddiaları ile ilgili olarak Ulaştırma Memur-Sen tarafından açıklama yapıldı. Yapılan yazılı açıklamada; “Manisa Gar’da Koruma Güvenlik Görevlisi olarak çalışan üyemiz [devamı…]
Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Manisa Gar’da Polislerin TCDD Personelini Darp Ettiği İddiası – RayHaber
Canray Ulaşım, Alstom’un Üst Düzey Yönetimini Ağırladı
Demiryolu taşımacılık sektöründe dünyanın önde gelen firmalarından Alstom ile işbirliklerini olağanüstü bir hız ile geliştiren Yeşilova Holding bünyesinde yer alan Canray Ulaşım, Alstom’un üst düzey yönetimini ağırladı. Yeşilova Holding’in 44 yıllık sanayi sektörü tecrübesindeki son [devamı…]
Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Canray Ulaşım, Alstom’un Üst Düzey Yönetimini Ağırladı – RayHaber
New power research to be aided by veteran train
18 September: news in brief
Harsco Rail Secures Major Rail Equipment Order in Germany
About Harsco Rail Harsco Rail, a worldwide operating segment of Harsco Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track maintenance products and services. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services and quality maintenance from nine main locations
ROBEL Strengthens Its Position in France
URMA Rail/Maintenance turn into Robel France SAS The Robel Group continues to grow – following Robel North America, Robel France has now gone operational. From 10 July 2019 the Robel Holding GmbH (formerly Deutsche Plasser Holding GmbH) hold 80 percent of the newly founded Robel France SAS in Burhaupt-le-Haut (Alsace). The former
The Lasting Legacy of Preservation’s ‘Mystery’ Man
Reliable Technology for Chinese High-Speed Trains
China is home to the largest and most extensively used network of high-speed trains in the world. Based in Beijing, the Chinese Academy of Railway Sciences (CARS) is the leading research and development institute, supporting this important industry with its specialised subsidiary, the Beijing Zongheng Electro-Mechanical Technology Development Co. Stäubli
£26m to rescue Island Line
RegioJet Launches Double Deckers in Slovakia
Czech rail company RegioJet operates ‘public service obligation’ regional trains between Bratislava and Komárno (Slovakia). RegioJet has now begun running double-decker trains on this line. The double-decker coaches will increase capacity during peak hours – the morning and afternoon services. The addition of double-decker coaches on this line is significant. Just
Historic stations: Bath Green Park – Some myths dispelled! Part 2
Dinmore Manor makes it a Western 4-6-0 pair for Battlefield Line’s October gala
LEICESTERSHIRE’S Battlefield Line has further cemented its reputation as an unofficial GWR outpost by securing a return visit from No. 7820 Dinmore Manor for its 50th anniversary gala on October 18-20. No. 7820 Dinmore Manor waits at Churston station with the 16.30 Paignton-Kingswear service at the Dartmouth Steam Railway on July
Eurostar Silver Anniversary Celebrated in Photographs
Celebrating its 25 years of high-speed passenger service between the UK and mainland Europe, Eurostar has this week unveiled a picture gallery celebrating travellers’ memorable images. Contributions of the Past 25 Years The gallery features contributions from celebrity and ordinary Eurostar travellers’ alike and currently include Olympian, Dame Kelly Holmes in Paris
The fastest train from Moscow to Saint Petersburg
Practice & Performance: A West Highland celebration
Marking the 125th anniversary of the West Highland line, Keith Farr concludes his performance summary of different traction types by looking at the diesel classes that replaced steam. In the August issue I took advantage of the 125th anniversary of the West Highland line to discuss steam performance between Glasgow and
How Darlington became the centre of the railway universe
Explore the story of how Darlington cemented its place in the history books as the world’s most important railway town. Jonathan Webb, author of new Mortons bookazine Darlington, looks ahead to the bicentenary of this historic rail town in 2025 and outlines four of the key turning points which helped put Darlington on
Çorlu Tren Faciası Davası 10 Aralık’a Ertelendi
corlu tren faciasi davasi aralika ertelendi Tekirdağ’ın Çorlu ilçesinde, 25 kişinin öldüğü, 328 kişinin yaralandığı tren kazasıyla ilgili davanın ikinci duruşmasına Çorlu Halk Eğitim Merkezi’nde devam ediliyor. Birgün‘den Gökay Başca’nın haberine göre; “Dün görülen ve bugün devam edilmek üzere bitirilen duruşmada TCDD 1’inci Bölge Müdürlüğü Halkalı 14’üncü Demiryolu
Railway accidents: Curve of unintended outcome
ScotRail Starts the Conversation about Mental Health
What’s in Store at Railway Interchange 2019
RSI Educational & Technical Training Conference The RSI Educational & Technical Training Conference aims to educate participants on new technologies and trends in the rail industry. There will be more than 50 educational sessions on subjects such as railcar maintenance, rail operations, air brake technologies, and leadership in the rail industry. A number
Germany: Aqseptence Group Rebuild Water Supply & Disposal Systems
Aqseptence Group was engaged to rebuild the largest railway service depot in Germany with its Roediger® water supply and disposal systems. The oldest and largest railway service depot of Deutsche Bahn AG was put into operation in Hamburg-Eidelstedt in 1991. At that time, the 8 elevated service tracks had already been equipped
Trackmobile: A Leader in Safety and Innovation
Innovation and safety aren’t Trackmobile’s only commitments—they also value quality and quality management. Trackmobile earned the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, which is based on a wide array of quality management principles, like a strong customer focus, clear documentation processes, internal organization, and continual improvement. In short, this means
ROBEL. Whatever The Task.
Competent & Certified: The Service One-Stop Shop Robel service delivers support across the full range of small and large railway construction machines with the key European workshop approvals from Germany, France, the UK and Scandinavia. The performance includes training, supply of spare parts, machine fault repair, full maintenance servicing schedule, retrofit
Regular services launched at new London station
A NEW half-hourly suburban service has started running between Stratford and Meridian Water in north east London, which was opened in June as part of a £6 billion development of the area being led by Enfield Council. Eventually, 10,000 homes are to be built in the station's catchment area, although the
Mechan Adds New Landmark To Liverpool Depot
Sheffield manufacturer, Mechan, is ensuring a newly renovated rail depot in Liverpool has the lifting power to keep its maintenance roads operating efficiently. The lifting and handling specialist has installed a brand-new jib crane at the main doors of the Kirkdale depot, to transfer bogies to storage tracks at the side
“Game-changer” HS2 proposals could slash rail journey times
Current train journey times between major Midlands cities and Leeds could be slashed under “game-changer” proposals for part of the HS2 project. Plans have been submitted to the Government and the independent HS2 review panel for changes to a key rail junction, halving travel times for Nottingham to Birmingham and Leicester
9 September: news in brief
Wrong bleach took Caledonian Sleepers out of service CLEANERS who used the wrong specification of bleach in the toilets and shower rooms on Caledonian Sleepers caused significant damage after the chemicals reacted with stainless steel pipes, it has emerged. The problem affected the inaugural train which carried VIP guests in April,
MP’s electrification call as Northern marks Class 195s switch on Windermere branch
East Midlands franchise taken over by Abellio
AUGUST 18 saw the take over of the East Midland franchise by Abellio, with the brand name East Midlands Railway replacing East Midlands Trains (EMT), the Stagecoach brand. EMT had run services since November 2007 Abellio formally launched the franchise and new brand in Derby the following day, unveiling
Loss of brakes on Caledonian Sleeper adds to operator woes
THE loss of control of the train brakes during the operation of the ‘Lowlander’ Caledonian Sleeper service on August 1 on the approach to Edinburgh Waverley station is being investigated by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB). Starting as the 23.36 from London Euston the previous evening, the Glasgow and Edinburgh
Greater Anglia Celebrate the Launch of 38 Stadler Trains
Rail Minister, Chris Heaton-Harris, too lauded the arrival of the new trains and reaffirmed the Government’s pledge to prioritise a passenger-focused railway which sees trains running on time. Joint Venture Greater Anglia put the first four-carriage Class 755 into service on 29 July, running on the Wherry Line between Norwich, Great Yarmouth,