Alstom UK and Ireland Appoints Rob Whyte as New Managing Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20250 Alstom has announced the appointment of Rob Whyte as Managing Director for the UK and Ireland. This marks a return to the region for Whyte, who most recently served as Managing Director for Alstom in the Nordics. Whyte’s career with Alstom began over three decades ago as an apprentice in the company’s
First Alstom X’trapolis Electric Train Unveiled for Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20240 At Inchicore Works in Dublin, Alstom has unveiled the first train in Irish Rail’s order for 185 new electric and battery-electric carriages for the DART+ fleet. Invited guests previewed the five-carriage train, which will improve capacity, accessibility, and customer experience across the Greater Dublin Area from 2026. Iarnród Éireann has unveiled the
Innovative Know-How from Saxony for Railway Infrastructure in Ireland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20240 Innovative Know-How from Saxony for the Railway Infrastructure in Ireland As one of the top 3 centers of the railway industry in Germany, Saxony is an attractive partner for the construction and modernization of the railway infrastructure and technology in Ireland, providing long-standing and diverse expertise in the fields of manufacturing, supply, equipment,
Irish Rail and DIGAS to Retrofit Hydrogen Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has partnered with DIGAS to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive. This 1.5 million EUR project aims to provide an affordable and practical solution towards rail decarbonisation. Under the agreement, Irish Rail will provide the 071 Class Diesel Locomotive and the workshop for installation. It will also
Alstom to Supply Irish Rail with Smartlock Interlocking and ETCS in Cork Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20230 Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) has awarded a contract to Alstom to provide its Smartlock computer-based interlocking (CBI) system and European Train Control System (ETCS) for the Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network. This project aims to enhance services within the Cork metropolitan area by upgrading 62 kilometres of the rail network
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
Alstom and Irish Rail reveal full-size model of DART+ carriage in Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20230 Alstom and Irish Rail have unveiled a 1:1 scale mock-up carriage for DART+ to the Irish public. The event took place at Irish Rail’s Inchicore works in Dublin in the presence of Irish Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD and Irish Rail’s Chief Executive Jim Meade as well as Alstom UK
Irish Government Approves DART+ South West Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20230 Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has secured government approval for the DART+ South West rail project, which will extend DART trains from Dublin’s city centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge. The DART+ South West project will provide a sustainable, electrified, reliable and more frequent rail service © Irish Rail Following this approval, a
Atkins Awarded Design Contract for Dublin’s MetroLink Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20230 Transport Infrastructure Ireland has appointed Atkins to deliver the detailed design for the Advance Works programme for Dublin’s MetroLink project. This project will construct a high-capacity, high-frequency metro line consisting of 19.4 kilometres of fully segregated railway. An artist’s impression of a MetroLink station The route will span from the north of Swords
Ireland: Works to Reopen Limerick to Foynes Rail Line for Freight Begins Next Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20230 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has awarded John Sisk and Son a 65 million EUR (69.85m USD) contract for the first phase of works to reinstate the 42-kilometre-long Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) awards Sisk contract for phase 1 Foynes line works © Iarnród Éireann (Irish
Ireland to Purchase 90 Battery-Electric Train Carriages from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has secured approval for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) to order 90 new battery-electric train carriages from Alstom in the next few weeks. These units will be delivered in 2026 to improve Ireland’s rail transport capacity. This is part of a ten-year agreement with Alstom to replace
Ricardo Rail Gains Designated Body Status for Irelands Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland. As part of the European Interoperability Directive, Member States are required to publish
Fully Electric Rail Operator Lumo Marks First Anniversary with Two Key Achievements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 In just one year of business, FirstGroup’s 100% electric rail operator Lumo has attracted one million passengers and seen rail overtake air travel as the preferred mode of transport between Edinburgh and London. This was announced as the budget rail operator celebrated the anniversary of its first service this week. Lumo celebrates
Labour would complete renationalisation of railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 The Labour Party would complete the renationalisation of the railways, shadow rail minister Tanmanjeet Dhesihas has confirmed. He was speaking at an RMT fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference, where he said: ‘We believe that under a Labour government we should be taking rail back into public ownership.’ The path away
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents Metro Train for Liverpool Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Stadler presented its IPEMU Merseytravel Class 777 at InnoTrans today. ‘IPEMU’ stands for ‘independently-powered electric multiple unit’, in reference to the trains’ battery packs. Stadler IPEMU for Merseyrail © a2b Global Media The opening words were spoken by Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director for Stadler UK & Ireland. The official presentation was also attended
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents New FLIRT Tri-Mode and CITYLINK Tram-Train for Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 At InnoTrans today, Stadler presented the new FLIRT tri-mode and CITYLINK tram-train for operation in South Wales. The event was attended by Stadler CEO Peter Spuhler and Rob Hale, Head of Rolling Stock, Project Integration & Delivery at Transport for Wales (TfW). Kicking off the presentation, Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director
ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Efficient, electrified, sustainable: ZF presents products and services for rail, bus and other transport applications at InnoTrans 2022ZF’s presence at the trade fair underlines the Group’s technological leadership in public and freight transportZF invites to join the company at two events: ZF Innovation
Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Rail safety specialists, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, are enhancing the protection offered to maintenance workers across Ireland, as part of an extensive programme of depot upgrades. So far, the firm has completed safety improvements at four Irish Rail facilities and is designing bespoke protection systems for
MetroLink Railway to Transform Transport in Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has secured an agreement with the Cabinet to implement the MetroLink rail project in Dublin. The MetroLink line will consist of 19.4 kilometres of fully segregated railway serving 16 stations from the north of Swords to Charlemont in the south. The route will be mostly
UK: Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s New Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Static testing has begun on the first of Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory. Start of testing marks major milestone for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet © Avanti West Coast The new fleet, valued at 350 million GBP (408.92m EUR | 439.03m USD), will be a
Major landmark reached in ETCS testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre at Melton Mowbray has carried out its first tests of a train retrofitted with the digital European Train Control System, in preparation for the eventual installation of ETCS on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line. The train was a Class
Daktronics Expands Factories to Support Demand for LED Displays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 Daktronics Expands Factories to Support Demand for LED Displays Doubling production capabilities for SMD product lines increases capacity to meet growing demand while also creating additional jobs As demand in the audiovisual marketplace continues to rise, Daktronics (NASDAQ-DAKT) of Brookings, South Dakota, is currently expanding production capabilities in multiple factory locations to
Hitachi Rail Trials Condition Monitoring Tech in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Hitachi Rail and its subsidiary Perpetuum have won a contract with Network Rail to develop a digital rail product that first monitors and then predicts sections of track that (will) affect ride quality and require maintenance. This monitoring equipment is being installed on trains running in Scotland, including those on the
RMT appeals to government over new threat to Eurostar Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 RMT appeals to government over new threat to Eurostar France is to close its borders to people travelling from Britain from 00.01 on Saturday morning unless their trips are necessary for 'compelling reasons', which do not include tourism or business journeys. The new clampdown has prompted the RMT to call on
Alstom Signs Ten Year Agreement with Irish Rail to Replace and Expand DART Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20210 Alstom has signed a ten-year framework agreement with Irish Rail (IE) for up to 750 new X’trapolis commuter rail cars. A Dart train at Clontarf Road railway station, Dublin City, Republic of Ireland © Alstom The contract to replace and expand the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) fleet is part of the DART+
PTV UK and Ireland 21st User Group Innovation Day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20210 Tuesday 23rd November 2021 | Online The PTV UK & Ireland User Group Meeting will be held online again this year. Join us on the 23rd November and learn about the newest PTV software features and gain insight on the use of PTV software. This year users from the Scandinavia region
Prime Minister pledges Northern Powerhouse, but no mention of HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 Prime Minister pledges Northern Powerhouse, but no mention of HS2 Boris Johnson has told his party's conference that the cities of the midlands and north will be 'linked up', and that 'we will do' Northern Powerhouse Rail, but he did not mention the fate of the eastern leg of HS2. He
TSSA in talks over merger with American union Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20210 TSSA in talks over merger with American union The Transport Salaried Staffs' Assocation, which is sometimes dubbed the 'white collar' rail union, is in talks with an American union over a possible merger. The TSSA said a merger with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers would increase the money available to it.
Preparations Well Underway for Railtex/Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20210 Preparations well underway for Railtex/Infrarail – the meeting place for the rail industry in 2021 From 7 – 9 September 2021, Railtex/Infrarail will gather the whole railway industry together in Birmingham. It will be the first time the exhibitions have taken place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the
Texelis’s Modernisation & Maintenance for Mobility Sub-Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20210 To meet the new needs of its clients, Texelis has tasked its most skilled engineers and high-tech facilities with the maintenance, upgrade and repair of existing mobility systems including bogies, gearboxes and wheelsets. One of the major places where this is taking place is at Texelis’s operating site in Limoges. The
Full HRA Awards results: record entries; Dartmouth Steam Railway big winners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20210 The Dartmouth Steam Railway were the big winners at the 2021 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards – which were hosted virtually due to COVID-19. Closely beating Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Didcot Railway Centre, the Seaton Tramway and the Statfold Barn Railway, Dartmouth scooped the Outstanding Visitor Attraction for a
Iarnród Éireann Optimises Railway Operations in Ireland with Frequentis Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20210 Iarnród Éireann, Irish Rail, has been implementing the Frequentis fixed terminal railway dispatcher terminal to enhance rail operations across Ireland. The new digital platform provides increased situational awareness for the controller and geo redundancy, providing a modern and future proof solution as an upgrade to the existing Frequentis system, installed
Train operators call for ‘level playing field’ over tax Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20210 THE interim findings of the Union Connectivity Review by Sir Peter Hendy have been published today and the rail industry is critical of proposals to reform Air Passenger Duty on domestic flights, although the report does make it clear that it will concentrate on journeys which are ‘not realistic by
Passenger Information Gets Brighter for Irish Rail with Daktronics Display Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20210 Colbert Station Limerick Outfitted with Full Colour, Full Matrix LED Technology To better share information with their passengers, Irish Rail partnered with Daktronics to manufacture and install a new LED display at Colbert Station Limerick in Ireland this past December. This was the first Irish Rail station selected to install Daktronics
£1.7 billion boost for Bombardier in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20210 A CONSORTIUM led by Bombardier Transportation has confirmed a deal with the Egyptian Government to build two new monorails, with the support of a guarantee from the British government which is worth £1.7 billion. The funding will allow a monorail car production line to be created at Litchurch Lane in Derby. The
Alstom urges closing of ‘green gaps’ in British urban transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20210 ALSTOM has published a report which recommends new tram systems in a number of British cities as a way of making urban transport greener. This would be alongside the introduction of up to 400 hydrogen-powered trains. The areas identified by Alstom range from Tees Valley in the north east to Plymouth
Eastern leg of HS2 is ‘critical’, government told Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20210 THE West Yorkshire Combined Authority is telling the government that improving transport connections for its region is ‘critical’ to improving ties between the nations of the United Kingdom, and that these connections include HS2 to Leeds. The submission, to the Union Connectivity Review and its chairman Sir Peter Hendy, follows an assessment
Hitachi unveils plans for battery-powered Intercity Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 THE first intercity train in Britain to use batteries is to be developed by Hitachi and Eversholt Rail, for trial service on the Great Western Main Line. The train will be a conversion of an existing bi-mode GWR Intercity Express, and the result will be a five-car unit which will be
Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced. The firm has launched a plan for Great Western Railway (GWR) services between London Paddington and Penzance, Cornwall, to operate by a combination of electricity, diesel and batteries. The line is only partially electrified, with
Heritage lines hit by second national lockdown Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20200 GWR 2-8-0 No. 2857 and Pannier 0-6-0 No. 7714 at Kidderminster on July 31, during trial runs by the Severn Valley Railway prior to public reopening the next day. The tests were to ensure social distancing measures were working correctly. CHRIS MILNER The announcement of a second national coronavirus lockdown by
First British Carriers Now Live on S3 Passenger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20200 Easier Access to Green Alternatives for Rail Travellers With the go-live of RDG, 30 operators from Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Italy, and France will use S3 Passenger as their inventory, ticketing, and reservation system for B2C, B2B and/or B2T purposes. This marks an important step towards more standardisation for
Rail fares to rise 1.6% in January despite massive passenger slump Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20200 Many railway season ticket holders and commuters will see a 1.6% rise in rail fares from January despite a slump in passenger demand. About half of rail fares are pegged to July’s Retail Price Index, which defied forecasts and rose from 1.1% in June. The government said any fare increases will be
Alstom Delivers 55m Citadis Trams to Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 As part of a partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA), Alstom has delivered the first of eight Citadis trams to Dublin. The project also involves Alstom extending a further 28 vehicles already operating on the network. Alstom manufactured these first two tram at its facility
Alstom, Eversholt ‘jump start’ hydrogen trains project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20200 ALSTOM and Eversholt Rail are investing another £1 million in the development of British hydrogen-fuelled trains, which will be produced at Alstom’s Transport Technology Centre in Widnes. The trains, branded Breeze, are converted from ex-British Rail electric Class 321s, and will form a new Class 600 series. They will emit
Monday essay: time to cover up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20200 Today is the day that we should all start wearing face coverings on trains, trams, buses and other forms of public transport. Sim Harris has been looking at the new rules. TODAY is the day that we should all start wearing the equivalent of muzzles on trains, trams, buses and other
HS2 Adopts Emissions Identification Scheme as Green Measure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20200 Each machine will be equipped with a unique colour-coded label that contains a QR code. When scanned, the QR code reveals full emissions data. This is a huge time and cost savings compared to what previously had to be done, namely that the inspecting individual had to look under the
CAF Wins Maintenance Contract Extension with Translink Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20200 CAF Rail UK and the Northern Ireland operator Translink have agreed an extension to the existing maintenance contract between the two parties. CAF has been responsible for maintaining Translink’s NIR Class 3000 diesel fleet – which it also manufactured – for the past few years. This new contract, which became effective
Here’s what you didn’t know about Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid CBE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20200 SR Merchant Navy Pacific No. 21C11 General Steam Navigation passes Clapham Junction with the ‘Devon Belle’ in August 1947. Photo: COLOUR-RAIL.COM SR 3 / P. Hughes In a historical review of locomotive engineers, Heritage Railway magazine highlights the career of Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid, who succeeded REL Maunsell in 1937. When Richard
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20200 By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
The Golden Age of the ‘Big Four’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20200 No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth near Mossley Hill, Liverpool, on an express to London Euston in 1938. The 1930s were the golden age of the ‘Big Four’ railway companies that arose from the Railway Act of 1921 following the experience of placing the country’s many diverse railway companies under government control during
Mechan Opens Doors to Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20200 Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is inviting friends and colleagues to see for themselves how its lifting and handling products are transformed from concept to reality. The Sheffield-based manufacturer is holding an open day at its headquarters, giving guests a special behind the scenes tour of its bespoke manufacturing facility. Mechan’s team
Storm Ciara travel disruptions set to continue Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20200 Danny Lawson/PA Wire Parts of the UK continue to brace for blizzards and up to 20cm of snow in the wake of Storm Ciara, with travel disruptions set to continue. Trains, flights and ferries all saw cancellations and delays on Sunday, while drivers faced treacherous conditions with floodwater, fallen trees and other
Avanti West Coast secure £642m deal with Alstom to upgrade Pendolinos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20200 Avanti West Coast have secured a major seven-year deal worth £642 million with Alstom to upgrade all 56 of their electric Pendolino trains on the West Coast Mainline. As well as covering a £127m upgrade of the Pendolinos, which is believed to be the biggest train upgrade programme ever undertaken in
From the Archive: P B WHITEHOUSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20190 In the seventh of our series on the writers and artists who influenced the present generation of rail enthusiasts, Robert Humm recalls the life and times of the photographer, film maker, and pioneer preservationist Patrick Whitehouse. A phenomenon of the golden age of railway enthusiasm – those four decades of the
Five things you may not have known about British Rail freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 A big player for the UK economy According to the Rail Freight Group, rail freight contributes £870m to the economy and plays a big part in reducing congestion and carbon emissions. The overall freight tonnage carried by rail has declined gradually, from 175 million in 1973/74 to 138 million in 1986/87,
Preservation focus: Forgetten Gems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 Mark Smithers considers several important examples of narrow gauge and industrial steam locomotives which are not currently in the forefront of public attention. One of the more sobering aspects of the current domestic heritage railway scene is the large number of historic steam locomotives that can for one or more reasons
The Policy Update Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20190 Greece & Ireland The European Commission has written to Greece and Ireland to encourage them to enact EU law that requires them to open up the market for domestic passenger rail services. EU Member States agreed to transpose the EU rules in the 4th Railway Package by 31 December 2018. Following
RPSI cuts frames for new-build LMS-NCC ‘W’ class Mogul Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20190 THE first steps in the re-creation of one of H P Stewart’s LMS-NCC ‘W’ class 2-6-0 have been taken by the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland (RPSI) with the cutting of the locomotive’s 33ft-long main frame plates. The machined plates were delivered to Whitehead on August 29 from Cooke Bros Engineering
Bundoran Junction station on the market for under £200k Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20190 ONE of Northern Ireland’s best-known former stations has been put up for sale, opening up the opportunity to own a real piece of Irish railway history. Bundoran Junction, in Kilskeery, Co Tyrone, was a popular interchange on the Great Northern Railway’s (GNR(I)) Irish Northwest line between Enniskillen and Omagh.
Systra buys British Steel’s TSP Projects business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 UK: Systra announced the acquisition of British Steel’s TSP Projects subsidiary on August 30. The international transport consultancy said this would double its presence in the UK, with TSP Projects’ extensive experience of civils, electrification and track works complementing its existing UK rail engineering services and providing it with an
No go for TransPennine ‘185s’ as Class 2700s deleted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 By Tony Miles THE Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) tender for ‘second-hand’ trains for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is unlikely to see the spare 22 Class 185 units moving to Ireland despite some initial support from within IÉ. The tender is being led by the Irish Government’s National
22 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 Upgrade for Cardiff Central announced by DfT THE Department for Transport has announced that up to £58 million has been allocated for an upgrade of Cardiff Central station, but the work will depend on a business case. Although few details have been given, the DfT said the work would ‘ease
National control centre approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20190 IRELAND: The construction of a €135m National Train Control Centre to manage the entire Iarnród Éireann network was approved by the Irish government on July 17. The new centre is to be delivered by IÉ, with government funding provided through the National Transport Authority as part of Project Ireland 2040. To be
High Speed 2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
HS2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the
Dublin seeks battery-electric DART fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 IRELAND: National railway Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority have invited expressions of interest in a 10-year framework agreement covering the supply of between 250 and 600 vehicles for Dublin Area Rapid Transport suburban rail services. Expansion of DART electric services to Maynooth, Drogheda and Hazelhatch forms part of the
Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 On 21 May the European Union Committee from the House of Lords published its report entitled ‘Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport‘. Crossrail is one of the major rail infrastructure projects in the UK © Network Rail The UK rail network connects with the EU at two points: via the Fixed
‘Brexit Express’ Nancy returns to steam and heads for Ireland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20190 RESTORATION to steam of ex-Eastwell Iron Ore Quarries 3ft-gauge Avonside 0-6-0T Nancy (1547/1908) has been completed. Alan Keef Ltd was racing to complete Nancy and dispatch it back to the Cavan & Leitrim Railway (C&LR) in Ireland before Britain exited the EU (RM Nov 2018). The locomotive hadn’t steamed since entering
Belfast’s new Transport Hub gains planning approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 NORTHERN Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure has given the green light for the construction of an all-new integrated transport interchange in the centre of Belfast. Planning approval for the Belfast Transport Hub was given on March 21, paving the way for the new multi-million pound facility, which will be built on Translink
Alstom Presents Hydrogen Breeze Train Model at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 Alstom Breeze model at Railtex © Railway-News Alstom has chosen Railtex to present a model of its hydrogen train design, the Breeze train. At their stand at Birmingham’s NEC – S41 – Alstom are presenting a to-scale model of their Breeze train. This is Alstom’s hydrogen train design for the United Kingdom,
Breeze hydrogen multiple-unit order expected soon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 UK: Alstom Transport is hopeful of confirming an order before the end of this year for its Breeze hydrogen multiple-unit trains being developed in partnership with leasing company Eversholt Rail, suggesting that the first trains could enter service ‘as early as 2022’. Unveiling a scale model of the three-car HMU at
Today at Railtex: Day 2 – 15 May 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 It’s Wednesday, Railtex day 2. Here’s your quick show guide for today’s events. Highlights for today are the Future Focus Conference, of which RIA is the organiser. Senior industry members will engage in panel discussions and Q&As about important infrastructure projects and topics such as decarbonisation. Wabtec Stand, Railtex 2019 ©
Treadmaster Flooring – We’re All Over the Place! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20190 Safety And Style In rail, fire standards are much more stringent than for land- based buildings, but the fundamental principle should always be the same – safety should never be compromised over costs. As of 2018 the New European Rail Fire Standard EN45545-2 is mandatory across the EU and has taken over
What does the CCC Net Zero Report Say about Transport? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has published its Net Zero report, which outlines what the UK can do to stop global warming. © www.siemens.com/press The report focuses on several key areas, such as agriculture, road transport, aviation and shipping, and energy. The Net Zero report states: “The UK should set and vigorously pursue
21 Nations in 8th European TramDriver Championship Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Brussels – On Saturday, 4 May, tram drivers from all over the European continent will come together in the Belgian capital to demonstrate their skills and find out who’s best. The European TramDriver Competition coincides with the 150th anniversary celebrations of Brussels’s tramways on 5 May. A tram in Brussels ©
World rail infrastructure market – April 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 Afghanistan: Kazakh company Integra Construction has won a contract to build 43 km of the Khaf – Herat railway. The Aktobe steelworks is to supply 350 000 tonnes of rail. Egypt: Alstom has commissioned a Smartlock 400 computer-based interlocking at Maghagha, its second on the 240 km route from Beni Suef to
Firm orders for Hybrid PowerPacks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 EUROPE: Contracts have been signed for Rolls-Royce to supply nine MTU Hybrid PowerPacks to Ireland’s Iarnród Éireann and four to UK leasing company Porterbrook. The firm orders announced on April 16 follows letters of intent announced at InnoTrans 2018. The Hybrid PowerPacks are to be delivered between May 2020 and the end
40 not out for RPSI steam crew Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 THE Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s two ‘Midlander’ tours from Dublin to Maynooth and back on March 18 included a ‘first’ for Irish main line steam – a steam crew with an average age of 40 years or under. After years of concerns over the increasing age profile of the certified
‘Tin Van’ in pre-Brexit dash to new Downpatrick home Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) completed the move of its latest item of rolling stock on March 5 as the growing uncertainties over Brexit and the Northern Ireland border drew closer. The unique 30ft-long carriage – No. 638a – is the last survivor of the so-called ‘Tin Vans’,
World rail infrastructure market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20190 Australia: The federal government has committed A$15m towards the construction of park-and-ride facilities at Mango Hill and Ferny Grove stations on the Brisbane suburban network. Brazil: Teltronic is to supply Tetra telecoms to Porto Alegre metro operator Trensurb. Colombia: Siemens has won a €42m contract to upgrade signalling on Line
No. 134 overhaul gathering pace at Inchicore works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 THE overhaul of the RPSI’s GM single cab Class 121 No. 134 by Iarnród Éireann-Irish Rail is making rapid progress at Inchicore, as the old body platework is stripped back in readiness for replacement. The RPSI’s project manager Gerry Mooney describes the overhaul as “the biggest diesel restoration ever undertaken in Ireland”,
County Donegal tank is back ahead of Foyle VR revival Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 By Hugh Dougherty Former County Donegal Railways Joint Committee 2-6-4T No. 4 Meenglas came home to Derry/Londonderry on January 30. Newly restored Meenglas, back home in a snowy Derry, following its year-long restoration at Whitehead. NIALL MCCAUGHAN/DONEGAL RAILWAY MUSEUM The return follows a £45,000 cosmetic overhaul by Heritage Engineering Ireland (HEI) at Whitehead. The
Lazarus Lines: Maam Cross – Ireland’s ‘quiet’ railway revival Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 Gary Boyd-Hope talks to Jim Deegan, the man behind the Connemara Railway Project, to find out more about his ambitious plans to return 5ft 3in-gauge steam to the wilds of County Galway by 2020. THE sight of a Midland Great Western Railway (MGWR)-designed ‘K’ class 2-4-0 hauling a rake of restored
IÉ to install hybrid train protection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 IRELAND: Following a competitive tendering process, Iarnród Éireann has selected the Turas joint venture of CPC Project Services, Deutsche Bahn and Egis as Delivery Partner to assist with the introduction of a new train protection system across its 1 600 mm gauge network over the next seven years. The new TPS will be
Coming up in the March issue of The RM: Could Class 185s be heading for Ireland? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20190 THE sight of Class 185 DMUs working in the Irish Republic has become a strong possibility. This follows the start of a procurement process led by the Irish National Transport Authority (NTA), which is seeking additional ‘pre-owned diesel multiple unit vehicles for passenger operation on the Irish Rail network’. Refurbished TPE Class
RPSI outlines plans for first 2019 railtours Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20190 THE Railway Preservation Society of Ireland has released details of its first two major railtours for the first half of 2019. First up is the ‘West Awake’ (a play on the well-known song The West’s Awake, by The Dubliners) diesel tour on Saturday, April 13, which, like the previous
Irish implementation plan focuses six-year rail spend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20190 Substantial investment in heavy and light rail is envisaged under the National Transport Authority’s Draft Integrated Implementation Plan for 2019-24. Tony Miles investigates IRELAND: Construction of Dublin’s north-south underground MetroLink line, renewal of the DART suburban EMU fleet and further investment in light rail are key elements in the National Transport