California High-Speed Rail Authority to Receive $3.1bn in Federal Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 The US Department of Transportation has awarded the California High-Speed Rail Authority almost 3.1 billion USD in funding to advance construction on the nation’s first electrified 220-mph high-speed rail system. This is the single strongest show of federal support to date for the project, contributing towards its goal of delivering fast,
CPK Partners with Adif to Develop Poland’s First High-Speed Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Spain’s railway infrastructure manager, Adif to advance the development of a high-speed railway network in Poland. This agreement will leverage Adif’s experience in managing Europe’s longest high-speed network in Spain, which consists of almost 4,000 kilometres of active lines, with
Rail Live! And How to Stay That Way! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 Last week, Rail Live! addressed some of the major safety challenges associated with railway operations globally. Notably, Francisco Cabrera Jeronimo, Deputy Head of Operations & Safety at the International Union of Railways (UIC) presented results from the 2022 UIC Annual Safety Report, which highlighted particular concerns with level crossings and trespassing. The report
UK: Next Phase of Transpennine Route Upgrade Gains £3.9bn in Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 The UK’s Rail Minister, Huw Merriman has confirmed 3.9 billion GBP in funding for the next phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade project. This takes the project’s total funding allocation to date to 6.9 billion GBP to progress works between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. This will enable the delivery of
UK: Key Milestone for Mass Transit System at HS2 Interchange Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 A new contractor is being sought to lead the enabling works programme for the new Automated People Mover (APM) at Interchange Station in Solihull. The first package for the station’s elevated mass transit system, the contract, which is worth up to 2 million GBP, is being procured through the government’s own
Saving Time and Money With TECHNO-CRETE® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 Our innovative foam foundation material TECHNO-CRETE® once again proved to be a quicker and more cost-effective solution than concrete post mix during a trackside infrastructure project in Wales. The job required installing GMSPs (ground monitoring spider plates) at multiple locations along the Core Valley Lines Upgrade project across South Wales. “Using TECHNO-CRETE®
Jewers Doors at Big 5 Global 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 Jewers Doors is excited to announce that they will be attending Big 5 Global 2023 from 4-7 December 2023. The show will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will feature 130+ talks and 2,200 exhibitors from over 60 countries. Meet Jewers Doors in the Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, Stand
UK: Dartmoor Line Celebrates 550,000 Passenger Journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The West Devon town of Okehampton recently held a community celebration for the second anniversary of its fully reopened Dartmoor Line. This was the first line to be reopened under the government’s Restoring Your Railway programme, which pledged more than 40 million GBP toward the project. Since being delivered 10 million GBP
Scotland: Network Rail Awards Contracts for Electrification of East Kilbride Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 Network Rail has awarded contracts valued at 61.5 million GBP for the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project in Scotland. The contracts have been awarded to Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines, Siemens, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland and WSP to deliver 22.4 single-track kilometres of electrified railway. This is part of the
Amtrak Begins Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 In coordination with NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak has begun the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. The Sawtooth Bridges carry more than 400 Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT trains per day over tracks used by NJ TRANSIT, PATH and Conrail freight trains. As these services all come together at this location,
Upgrade Project Completed at Eurostar’s London Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Furrer+Frey has completed an upgrade project at Eurostar’s depot in London with the installation of moveable electrification equipment. Throughout this project, every road at Eurostar’s London Temple Mills depot has been equipped with conductor bar technology that can retract at the touch of a button. This will allow the depot staff
Tunnels Take Shape Beneath New Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 Sydney Metro has provided an update on its tunnel boring machines (TBM) constructing the new 23-kilometre Western Sydney Airport (WSI) metro alignment in Greater Western Sydney. The TBMs, affectionately christened Eileen and Peggy, have been building two 5.5-kilometre southern tunnels from the airport’s Business area to its Aerotropolis. They are currently
California High-Speed Rail to Connect with Hollywood Burbank Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has reached an agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority that dismisses the Airport Authority’s lawsuit against the high-speed rail project. This new agreement will involve a collaborative process for the High-Speed Rail Authority to build a station with a direct connection to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR),
Liverpool Mayor Signs Rail Devolution Deal with Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have signed a trailblazer rail devolution deal that aims to deliver a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside. Under this agreement, the government will collaborate with the city to provide passengers with a simpler, more affordable and integrated transport
UK: Bradford’s New Train Station Receives Funding Boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a funding boost of 400,000 GBP as part of its commitment to build a brand-new railway station in Bradford. The additional funding, which has been provided to the local authority, comes on top of a 2 billion GBP investment to build both the
Path Forward for U.S. Infrastructure Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 This article first appeared in City Monitor – written by Gabriel Lopez-Bernal. The US’s bipartisan infrastructure bill passed in 2021 allocated hundreds of billions of dollars to upgrading our nation’s transit infrastructure. However, addressing existing challenges and bringing this infrastructure into the 21st century is easier said than done. To ensure the
UK: Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Plans Brought Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Plans to open the first portion of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been brought forward and adjusted in response to ongoing complications related to HS2. Regional transport bosses are set to approve the installation of both a temporary stop and terminus to speed up the delivery of the new tram
Network Rail Upgrades Signalling in Cornwall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Network Rail has completed the first major stage of its project to modernise railway signalling across Cornwall, UK. With this milestone, passenger trains have now resumed service after 13 days of round-the-clock work between Tuesday 31 October and Sunday 12 November. This undertaking has involved replacing signals that have reached the end
US: MBTA Launches Track Improvement Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has launched a Track Improvement Program that will eliminate all speed restrictions on its network by the end of 2024. The project aims to fix tracks and bring the infrastructure closer to a state of good repair to ensure it meets all applicable safety and
AARCPS Showcases Network Rail and Rail for London Infrastructure Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 AARC Professional Services (AARCPS) specialises in advisory, consultancy and safety services for the rail sector. Recent projects have included working with Network Rail on updating its Health and Safety Management System and supporting Rail for London Infrastructure’s (RfLI) maintenance business ahead of the Elizabeth line entering passenger service. Here we share the
HS2 Viaduct Passes One Mile Mark in Buckinghamshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 HS2 has passed the halfway point of construction on what is set to become Britain’s longest railway bridge in a milestone moment for the project. The viaduct, which is situated near Denham, Buckinghamshire, began construction in December 2021 and will carry services at speeds of up to 200mph over two miles
Expanded Rail Station to Open at Gatwick Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 Network Rail has announced that its renovation and expansion of Gatwick Airport rail station will open on 21 November. This project aims to enhance journeys from train to plane to provide passengers with easier, faster and more reliable services. The newly upgraded station will greatly benefit passengers on Gatwick Express and Southern
SBB Cargo Opens New Workshop in Chiasso Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 SBB Cargo has opened a new workshop in Chiasso, Switzerland for reprofiling locomotives, freight wagons and multiple units. This milestone follows one and a half years of construction and an investment of more than 12 million CHF (12.5 million EUR). New SBB Cargo workshop opened in Chiasso on 3 November © SBB Cargo The
Jewers Doors at London Build Expo 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 Jewers Doors is excited to announce that they will be attending London Build Expo 2023 from 15-16 November 2023. The show will take place at Olympia London’s Grand Hall and will feature 500+ speakers across 8 conference stages, CPD training workshops, 350+ exhibitors, entertainment, celebrity guests, networking parties, live music and
Alstom to Build Depot in Bucharest for Coradia Stream Passenger Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Alstom has invested 50 million EUR in building a modern depot in central Bucharest to provide maintenance services for the city’s new electric Coradia Stream passenger trains. For this project, Alstom has acquired 30,000 square metres of land, with the inclusion of several buildings on Calea Grivitei in central Bucharest. This
Australia: Hitachi Rail Upgrades AutoHaul™ Interlocking System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Hitachi Rail is upgrading the interlocking system for Rio Tinto’s autonomous heavy haul rail network, AutoHaul™ in Western Australia. In 2019, Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto launched the world’s first fully autonomous heavy-haul rail operation, which is capable of moving one million tonnes of iron ore a day between 17 iron
TfL and Google to Introduce Street View for Busy London Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) and Google have announced a collaboration to bring Google Street View capabilities to a number of London’s busiest Tube stations. The project, which will see Google capturing Street View imagery over the course of the next several weeks, is intended to aid passengers in planning journeys throughout
Sydney Metro Completes Test Run from Tallawong to Sydenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20230 A Sydney Metro train has completed its first test run from Tallawong to Sydenham. This is the latest milestone in the testing and commissioning programme that began earlier this year ahead of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest route opening in 2024. Metro train completes first journey from Tallawong to Sydenham © Sydney
Amtrak Awarded Nearly $10 Billion for NEC Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded nearly 10 billion USD to Amtrak for the modernisation of critical infrastructure and stations and to support a future increase in ridership on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). This funding will be used to replace ageing tunnels, bridges and tracks; improve safety, reliability and travel
Deutsche Bahn Awards Contracts for High-Performance Riedbahn Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20230 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has contracted four companies to work on the renovation of the Riedbahn line between Frankfurt/Main and Mannheim to establish a high-performance network. This pilot project will be the first in DB and the federal government’s plans to deliver high-performance networks across Germany with improved reliability and capacity. Track construction
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ for Track and Systems Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services for track and overhead contact systems (OCS) connecting Merced to Bakersfield. This marks the latest milestone in delivering a 220 mph electrified high-speed passenger rail system across this initial 171-mile segment. From 2029, the
Coventry Very Light Rail Commences Track Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has commenced vehicle testing on a test track at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) in Dudley. This innovative track is thinner than that used in existing light rail systems and can be laid just 30cm deep into the road surface. This
ORR Approves Network Rail’s £43 Billion Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s 43.1 billion GBP plans for Control Period 7 (CP7). These plans span five years from 1 April 2024 and will see 38.5 billion GBP invested in England and Wales and 4.6 billion GBP invested in Scotland to deliver “a safe
US: Work Begins on Metro-North Viaduct Replacement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20230 Work has begun on the reconstruction of the Park Avenue Viaduct in East Harlem, New York. The area underneath the 130-year-old viaduct has been cleared ready for the foundations and columns that will support the new structure. Metro-North railway The Park Avenue Viaduct is an elevated steel structure that carries four Metro-North Railroad
Transforming Railway Stations into Strategic Nodes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20230 On 25 October, Global Mobility Call in Madrid hosted a panel discussion about the strategic transformation of railway stations. The panel consisted of Elena Múgica, Head of Projects and Programmes Area at Adif, Jesús Campo, General Director of Business and Commercial Operations at Adif, Fermín Vázquez, Founding Partner of B720, and
Opening Date Announced for Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20230 Edmonton’s Valley Line Southeast light rail transit (LRT) will open for passenger service on Saturday, 4 November, having been certified by professional engineers, a safety auditor and an independent professionally-qualified certifier. The Valley Line Southeast is the first completely new transit line to open in western Canada in a generation and will
Renewal of Singapore North-South and East-West Lines’ Core Systems Completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20230 The renewal and upgrade of Singapore’s North-South and East-West lines (NSEWL) has now been completed. Since 2012, Singapore Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Singapore Smart Rapid Transit System (SMRT) have been working to update the NSEWL’s six core systems. The work was completed in phases, starting with the replacement of
HS2: Next Tunnelling Machines Named Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20230 HS2 has unveiled the names of the next pair of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will construct the high-speed rail line under the capital: Emily and Anne. The machines are earth pressure balance TBMs, designed specifically for the soft ground conditions of London clay. Cutterhead of TBM Emily is lowered into place This
Construction Contract Awarded for Cambridge South Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20230 J. Murphy & Sons Ltd has been awarded the construction contract for Cambridge South station. The build will support 300 new construction jobs. A rendering of the new Cambridge South station Valued at 93.4m GBP, the contract covers the construction of a new two storey, four platform station, including ticket vending machines, lifts
Canada: AECOM Wins Technical Advisor Contract for Hamilton LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20230 Metrolinx has appointed AECOM to serve as the technical advisor for its Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line in Ontario, Canada. This 14-kilometre transit line will be the city’s first light rail transit system. It will be designed to accommodate future growth and development while improving connectivity and attracting economic development
Balfour Beatty to Upgrade London Underground’s Piccadilly Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a 43 million GBP contract to Balfour Beatty to upgrade the London Underground’s Piccadilly line. Under this contract, Balfour Beatty will carry out essential upgrade works on the Piccadilly line to support an increase in traction power required for the next generation of Piccadilly line
Transport Canada Launches RFP for High Frequency Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20230 Canada’s Minister for Transport, Pablo Rodriguez has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the nation’s High Frequency Rail project. This significant infrastructure project will establish a rail line from Québec City to Toronto with dedicated tracks for passenger services. High Frequency Rail promises to fundamentally change the way Canadians travel in
New Project Highlights ARCO’s Versatile Installation Options Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20230 A recent job in Germany illustrated the wide range of installation options available when it comes to fitting our ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system beside railway tracks. The lightweight troughing and bespoke range of laser-cut steel bracketry allows ARCOSYSTEM® to be post mounted into the ground or fastened to a range of
Five New Railway Stations Planned for South East Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20230 Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a public consultation on its plans to construct five new railway stations in South East Wales and establish additional cross-border services. This consultation will last for 13 weeks, enabling the public to provide feedback on the designs of the potential stations at Cardiff East, Newport
Construction of Rail Baltica’s Longest Railway Bridge Moves Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20230 Construction of Rail Baltica’s railway bridge over Neris River in the district of Jonava, Lithuania is moving forward at pace. Piles are now being installed at the speed of one to two per day using a rotary drilling machine that is capable of reaching heights of 27 metres, and plans are
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak Confirms Cancellation of HS2 Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 At Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party Conference speech in Manchester, the UK Prime Minister has confirmed the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2. In his speech, Sunak emphasised the importance of improving connectivity for all communities across the north, rather than simply prioritising links between big cities. He has therefore launched the ‘Network North’
Liverpool’s Battery-Powered Trains to Commence Service at Headbolt Lane Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 Liverpool City Region has announced that Headbolt Lane station will open on 5 October and will be served by the UK’s first battery-powered passenger trains. The fully accessible 80 million GBP station will become the new terminus of the Kirkby branch of the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network. It will
Singapore LTA Awards Civil Contracts for CRL Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20230 Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two civil contracts for the design and construction of King Albert Park and Clementi interchange stations as part of its Cross Island Line (CRL) Phase 2 project. The contract for the design and construction of King Albert Park station was awarded to China Communications
SBB Announces 3-Year Construction Delay for Ligerz Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20230 SBB has announced that the Ligerz Tunnel is now scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2029, three years later than originally planned. This is due to objections and appeals in the tender process, as well as a required change in the construction plan due to additional environmental requirements. Preparatory construction
DB Merger Creates InfraGO AG to Deliver Infrastructure Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20230 The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG is merging the group’s two infrastructure divisions, DB Station&Service AG and DB Netz AG, to create DB InfraGO AG. This move aims to ensure the company is working towards a ‘common good’ throughout its comprehensive rail network modernisation plan. Deutsche Bahn headquarters in Berlin © Deutsche
GB Railfreight Opens £5.7 Million Maintenance Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20230 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has opened a new maintenance hub in Peterborough following a 5.7 million GBP investment. The new facility is located alongside the East Coast Mainline and represents one of the most significant investments in the UK’s rail freight sector in 2023. GBRf’s new maintenance facility is larger than six-Olympic swimming
Rail Industry Urges UK Prime Minister to Commit to HS2 Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20230 The High-Speed Rail Group has published a letter signed by representatives of 21 businesses urging the UK Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to Phase 2 of the HS2 project to Manchester. The letter has been published in response to recent speculation that the second phase of the high-speed rail line,
Tracklaying Complete in Auckland’s First City Rail Link Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20230 City Rail Link Ltd has announced that tracklaying is now complete inside the first of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels. 3.45-kilometres of track has been laid in the underground tunnel connecting Waitematā (Britomart) and Maungawhau stations as part of Auckland’s newest railway line. Near Te Waihorotiu Station in central Auckland, two
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to 70 US Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded 1.4 billion USD to 70 projects across the US to improve rail safety, strengthen supply chains and enhance passenger and freight rail services. This is the largest amount awarded to date for rail safety and supply chain upgrades through the
Network Rail Commences Upgrade Work at Luton Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20230 Network Rail has commenced construction work on delivering improvements and upgrades that will enhance the passenger experience at Luton station. This programme will replace the station canopies on platforms 1 and 2 and will install a new bridge and three lifts to improve the station’s accessibility. The exterior of Luton station © Network
Caltrain Completes Major Milestones Towards Network Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20230 Caltrain has successfully completed three major milestones to advance its electrification project. This includes the installation of every pole for the Overhead Contact System (OCS) that will provide power to the electric trains. In addition, it has upgraded the signalling system that will allow the electric trains to operate along the Caltrain
GSF RailInfra Delivers SoundSafe Movable Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20230 GSF RailInfra is proud to present our latest product; the SoundSafe Movable. SoundSafe Movable is a new and innovative mini noise barrier concept. By removing the main drawbacks of a mini noise barrier; its impact on the track structure and on maintenance processes, we present a novel solution for noise mitigation.
DB and BMDV Launch Comprehensive Renewal and Modernisation Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Germany’s federal government and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a comprehensive infrastructure modernisation programme for the nation’s rail network and stations. This will mark the largest transformation of Germany’s railway since the rail reform in 1994. The new programme was unveiled at the BMDV Rail Summit on 15 September in Frankfurt am
Network Rail to Repair World’s Oldest Viaduct in Merseyside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Network Rail is investing 3.8 million GBP in carrying out repair work on the world’s oldest viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside. The Sankey Viaduct first opened in 1830 to bridge the 160-metre gap over the Sankey Valley. It will now be repaired ahead of its 200th anniversary. Sankey Viaduct with TPE train crossing
HS2 Begins Construction on Greatworth Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20230 HS2 has begun work on assembling the project’s longest ‘green tunnel’ in Greatworth, West Northamptonshire. This 1.5-mile tunnel is being built using a ‘cut and cover’ process that involves excavating a cutting, building the tunnel and burying it. Trees and hedgerows will then be planted on top of the structure to
West Midlands Metro Extension to Start Service in Wolverhampton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20230 Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced that passenger tram services on the new West Midlands Metro extension in Wolverhampton will commence on Sunday 17 September. This 50 million GBP extension project has added two new tram stops at Pipers Row and Wolverhampton Railway Station to improve intermodal transport connections in
Brightline Orlando to Commence Service on 22 September Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20230 Brightline has announced that its service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will officially launch on 22 September 2023. This follows delays in the project’s timeline that meant the extension did not open on 1 September as initially anticipated. Drone footage of the new Brightline platforms in Orlando © Brightline Brightline initially broke ground on
Network Rail Invests £1 Million in Glasgow’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it is investing more than 1 million GBP in improving rail infrastructure around Glasgow, Scotland. This work will replace ageing tracks between Dalmuir and Yoker, with construction set to begin on 22 September. The scope of this project includes upgrading the tracks through the 127-year-old Dalmuir Twin
Amtrak Awards Contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Amtrak has selected the Clark Construction/Stacy and Witbeck Joint Venture as the first major contractor to deliver the Southern Approach package for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program. This programme aims to transform the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in West Baltimore by replacing the ageing B&P Tunnel. The future Frederick Douglass Tunnel with electrified
Sydney Metro West Launches Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Australia’s first autonomous tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched as part of the Sydney Metro West project. TBM Betty will be used to carve the tunnel between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead via the Clyde Stabling Maintenance Facility and Parramatta Metro Station. It is the third of six mega TBMs
Transpennine Route Upgrade to Replace Tracks in Northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 During weekends in September and October, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme will replace tracks along the railway line between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. As part of the multi-billion-pound TPU programme, engineers will excavate ballast to create new track beds, allowing for the installation of new rail and sleepers. Throughout
TBM Peggy Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Peggy has broken through at the site of Western Sydney International Airport’s metro station. This milestone follows the breakthrough of TBM Eileen in July, marking a major advancement in the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project. Western Sydney residents are one step closer to catching fast metro
Zonegreen Protecting Workers at New Metro Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 Technology developed by Sheffield rail safety experts, Zonegreen, has been selected to protect the lives of workers at a state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Newcastle. The firm’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) has been installed at the new £70 million Gosforth Metro depot, which opened earlier this year. Working with main contractor,
Caltrain Energises Its Second Traction Power Substation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20230 The Caltrain Traction Power Substation built by Balfour Beatty in South San Francisco has now been energised with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This is Caltrain’s second traction power substation to be energised following the supply of power to its San Jose site last year. The energisation was completed
ETCS Level 1 Installed Across 48 Train Stations in Thailand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20230 Thales and its joint venture partner, River Engineering have implemented the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 across 48 train stations in Thailand. By modernising the signalling system for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), this project has delivered improved safety, increased reliability and higher capacity across the network. In total, around
SBB to Renovate Hauenstein Base Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20230 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has confirmed that it will commence renovation work on the Hauenstein Base Tunnel on 3 September. This project aims to ensure the continuity of safe and efficient rail operations throughout the tunnel for the next 25 years. The work will include the renovation and renewal of the tunnel
Alstom Consortium to Deliver First Monorail System in the Dominican Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20230 Fideicomiso para el Desarrollo del Sistema de Transporte Masivo (FITRAM) has selected a consortium comprised of Alstom and Sofratesa to deliver the Dominican Republic’s first monorail system in the city of Santiago de los Caballeros. This contract marks Alstom’s first order to supply an Innovia monorail system since its acquisition of
UK: Northern Unveils Neville Hill Depot Transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20230 Northern has revealed before and after images of its 350,000 GBP transformation project at the Neville Hill depot in Leeds. Over a period of 14 weeks, its team has converted an old laundry room into a new production office, installed a new communication and briefing area fitted with interactive screens, and upgraded
Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20230 Siemens Mobility has broken ground on its new 220 million USD manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina. This facility will expand the manufacturer’s footprint in North America and create more than 500 jobs. Siemens Mobility breaks ground on $220 million North Carolina train manufacturing facility expansion © Siemens Mobility By increasing
Network Rail to Upgrade River Devon Viaduct in Newark Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it will commence a major upgrade project on the River Devon Viaduct, which carries the railway over the River Trent in Newark. This 2 million GBP investment will help maintain reliability and safety for future services. It will involve a full renewal of the bridge, including
HS2 Completes Streethay Overbridge under South Staffordshire Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20230 HS2 Ltd’s contractors have completed the construction of Streethay Overbridge to enable high-speed trains to travel underneath the South Staffordshire railway near Lichfield. This project involved excavating 14,000 tonnes of earth, building a 140-metre retaining wall and moving a 2,600-tonne bridge deck into place. The work was carried out by Balfour Beatty
Gotthard Base Tunnel to Remain Closed Following Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20230 SBB has announced that the repair of the Gotthard Base Tunnel will take several months following the derailment of a freight train on 10 August. This significant closure time is due to the damage being greater than initially estimated, and thus requiring complex repair work. The derailed freight wagons severely damage rails
Railway Interchange 2023, Indiana Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 Booth 5272 is confirmed, the team are ready and the transport is booked, so we can’t wait for October 1st when the doors open for Railway Interchange 2023 at the Indiana Convention Centre in Indianapolis, IN, USA. Visitor registration is open now so you can join thousands of professionals from around the
Track Laying Underway on China-Vietnam High-Speed Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 China Railway has announced that track laying has commenced on the Fangchenggang-Dongxing Railway, which will offer a direct high-speed railway service to the Vietnam border. On 8 August, the first set of 500-metre-long steel rails was laid within the territory of Fangchenggang City in Guangxi, China. This track-laying work is expected to
Chicago Transit Authority to Conclude Phase 1 of Forest Park Branch Rebuild Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that work on the first phase of its Forest Park Branch Rebuild project is set to conclude on time and on budget this weekend. This 268 million USD project is reconstructing the CTA Blue Line’s track between LaSalle and Illinois Medical District (IMD) stations. As
116 Digital Signals to Be Switched On in South West London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 Network Rail is set to switch on 116 newly installed digital signals in south west London and Berkshire during a period of planned engineering work from 19 August to 1 September. This undertaking is a key milestone within Network Rail’s 116 million GBP reliability-boosting re-signalling scheme in Feltham and Wokingham. To enable
Germany: NWL Signs Agreement to Upgrade Münster-Lünen Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20230 Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) has signed a framework agreement with the federal government, North Rhine-Westphalia and Deutsche Bahn AG to upgrade the Münster-Lünen rail line. This project is being carried out as part of Germany’s Deutschlandtakt strategy to deliver an efficient and reliable rail network for the future. The aim of the Deutschlandtakt
Australia: Testing Underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20230 The Government of Victoria has confirmed that testing is now underway within Melbourne’s new Metro Tunnel. In July, the first two High Capacity Metro Trains entered the twin 9-kilometre tunnels at South Yarra and travelled 1.7 kilometres to Anzac Station. Rolling stock testing is now underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel © Metro Tunnel Over the
ARCOSYSTEM®’s Major Role in Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20230 Our elevated GRP cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® is proving to be a reliable and cost-effective choice as work on the major Transpennine Route Upgrade East project takes shape. The multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is designed to transform rail travel across the north of England, modernising connectivity and boosting economic growth between
Ireland: Alstom to Install BEMU Charging Infrastructure in Drogheda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide a charging facility for Irish Rail’s new Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) trains that will operate on routes serving Drogheda and Dublin City Centre. The fast-charging infrastructure will be built on two platforms and one siding at Drogheda. Drogheda Station Commuter trains © Alstom This work
Introducing NEXCOM’s Visual Edge Computers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20230 Evolving Beyond Intel NUC: Introducing NEXCOM’s Visual Edge Computers For Smart City Applications Ranging from Indoors to Outdoors Bid farewell to Intel NUC, as the renowned line of mini PCs has been officially discontinued as of July 11, 2023. But fret not, we have exciting news! NEXCOM has stepped up with a
Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20230 Texas Central Partners and Amtrak have announced that they are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis work for the proposed Dallas-Houston 205mph high-speed rail project. The approximately 240-mile route would provide a travel time of less than 90 minutes between the two major metropolitan areas. It would also complement additional
HS2 Tunnelling Progresses to Little Missenden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20230 HS2 has announced that its tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Florence and Cecilia have reached the Little Missenden ventilation shaft on their journey to dig HS2’s longest tunnels. Since their launch in 2021, the 2,000-tonne machines have been excavating twin tunnels between the M25 and South Heath in Buckinghamshire. During their journey,
$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20230 The Governor of Illinois, JB Pritzker has joined state and local leaders to present the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, which proposes a 1.1 billion USD investment in a series of modernisation projects for regional rail infrastructure. The programme aims to improve performance and reduce delays while delivering an upgraded transportation hub
Northern Provides First Look at New Northumberland Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20230 Northern has released new dashcam footage to provide a first look at the upcoming Northumberland line. The footage was taken from the front of a Class 158 train as it travelled along the new route, which is due to open in 2024. This journey also provides a glimpse of the construction sites
Switzerland: SBB Awards Contract to Construct Ligerz Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20230 SBB has awarded a contract to ARGE IBD, a joint venture led by Implenia in partnership with Bernasconi and De Luca, for the construction of the Ligerz Tunnel Lot 2. This contract is valued at 220 million CHF (230 million EUR). Its scope includes the construction of a 2.1-kilometre-long double-track tunnel, of
€1.8 Billion Contract Awarded for Verona–Padua High Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20230 The IRICAV DUE consortium consisting of Webuild (82.95%) and Hitachi Rail (17.05%) has won a 1.8 billion EUR contract to deliver the track and digital signalling systems for a section of high-speed railway between Verona and Padua. This phase will focus on a 6.2km section of high-speed/capacity (HS/C) line that will
TfGM and Network Rail to Deliver Upgrades at 6 Stations in Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20230 Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver upgrades and regeneration opportunities across Manchester and Salford’s central railway stations. This partnership aims to bring together land and infrastructure managed by the two entities to create a better-connected Greater Manchester. As city centres are changing in
TfGM and Network Rail to Deliver Upgrades at 6 Stations in Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20230 Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver upgrades and regeneration opportunities across Manchester and Salford’s central railway stations. This partnership aims to bring together land and infrastructure managed by the two entities to create a better-connected Greater Manchester. As city centres are changing in
RAILSoft: Enhancing Efficiency for Railway Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 RAILSoft: Enhancing Efficiency for Railway Infrastructure Managers and Shunt Operators Petrosoft.pl Technologie Informatyczne Sp. z o.o.’s innovative RAILSoft system continues to redefine standards in the railway industry. This feature explores how RAILSoft caters to the specific needs of railway infrastructure managers and shunt owners and managers. For infrastructure managers, RAILSoft’s advanced functionalities
Montreal’s REM South Shore Metro Commences Commercial Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 CDPQ Infra has inaugurated the first segment of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) automated urban rail system, which connects Brossard on Montreal’s South Shore with Montreal’s Central Station This project, including the rolling stock and signalling for the automated metro, was delivered by the Alstom-led consortium, Groupe des partenaires pour la
TÜV SÜD Certifies Tum Hyperloop Demonstrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20230 In Ottobrunn near Munich, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has started operation of Europe’s first functioning hyperloop segment including the associated passenger pod. TÜV SÜD has issued the certification for the first tube segment and the pod on the basis of the world’s first guideline for hyperloop technologies. First functioning hyperloop
Pandrol’s CD100 and CD100 B Products Receive SNCF Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20230 Pandrol, a global leader in innovative rail infrastructure solutions, has announced that its revolutionary CD100 and CD100 B rail fastening systems have received official approval from SNCF, the French national railway company. This follows last month’s announcement, that SNCF approved its CD200 IQ single rail clipping machine. This endorsement from SNCF further solidifies Pandrol‘s position as a trusted
TBM Eileen Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20230 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Eileen has completed its first breakthrough for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, arriving at the Airport Terminal metro station site. Eileen was launched from the Airport Business Park in April 2023 and has since excavated around 112,000 tonnes of rock. TBM Eileen completes first historic
Three Candidates Qualify for Canada’s High Frequency Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20230 The Government of Canada has invited three candidates to move to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage of the country’s High Frequency Rail project. This project aims to transform intercity passenger rail between Québec City and Toronto by providing more frequent and reliable services with reduced journey times. High Frequency Rail promises