Sustainability and the Fastener Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Fasteners can be considered a small part of more complex systems, such as in industrial design and architecture. Nevertheless, despite their reduced size, their importance for the environmental impact, strength, and durability of a project is critical. The time has come for the fastener industry to assume greater responsibility © Specialinsert srl Nowadays, the industry is confronted at
CRRC Delivers New Chicago Metro Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CRRC has delivered the first fully assembled and commissioned 7000-series metro train to the Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA). The new vehicles are being mass-produced by CRRC Sifang America following CTA’s 2016 base order for 400 cars. The first commissioned vehicle has now been delivered to the CTA Rail
Germany: DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German federal government have shared their new high-performance network plans and are inviting the rail industry to join them in developing this project. The goal is to improve rail reliability and capacity across Germany. DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans The idea was first discussed
Second national rail walkout after new talks fail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Train services are being reduced to emergency timetables on main lines for a second day after a new round of talks between the RMT, Network Rail and train operating companies failed to make progress. The dispute, over jobs and pay, means that today’s strike will disrupt services in every part of
The Future of Rail Flaw Detection: Better, Faster, Smarter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Railway transportation is one of the most important parts of modern economic development. With the rapid development of modern science and technology, people are also constantly strengthening the performance and safety management construction of railway transport, so as to effectively improve the efficiency and speed of railway transportation. However, the rail,
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Installation for the New Metro Lima Depot in Peru Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Has Successfully Completed a Major Contract for the New Metro Lima Depot in Peru Greater efficiency and shorter vehicle dwell time in the depot. Pfaff Verkehrstechnik, a member of CMCO Columbus McKinnon Corporation, has been commissioned by Hitachi STS, an Italian general contractor in the railway and local rail
Network Rail invites RMT to fresh consultation talks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Fresh talks are reported to have been arranged for today with the RMT in a fresh bid to end the dispute which is reducing rail services to a fifth of their normal level on three days this week. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has defended plans to reduce the number
Denmark: Atkins Chosen as Lead Consultant for Vestfyn Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 The Danish Road Directorate has appointed Atkins Denmark as lead consultant for the Vestfyn Line. This is a new 35-kilometre high-speed railway that will operate between Odense and Middelfart on the island of Funen. Island of Funen, Denmark Together with Danish engineering consultancy NIRAS, and in partnership with the Danish Road Directorate and
Come See INPS Group at InnoTrans Hall 8.2 Booth 480 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Offering Unique Solutions to the Rail Industry With the ever changing evolution of transportation especially in rail, engage with a company that addresses your current and future needs. INPS Group is a global supplier to the industry. With operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, we serve both the domestic and international markets.
Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Heavy lifting and handling specialist, Mechan, has transformed the centre of a busy London rail depot into a multi-purpose maintenance space. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has designed a bespoke wheel drop for the East Ham Train Depot, operated by South Essex and London rail operator, c2c Trenitalia,
See CCS’ Ground-Breaking Products at Rail Live 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 A range of our innovative composite and engineered plastic products will be showcased at the Rail Live 2022 exhibition in Warwickshire. The event, being staged at the Long Marston Innovation Centre from June 22-23, is the UK’s largest outdoor rail exhibition and our stockist Scott Parnell will be there at stands
Digital Fallback Increases Availability of Audio Communication Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Digital Fallback Increases Availability and Cost-Efficiency of Audio Communication Systems “Dear passengers, welcome aboard the intercity train to Ghent and Antwerp Central Station. The next stop is Waregem.” On-board communication means reliable audio broadcasts. In this respect, the architecture of the on-board audio communication system must be carefully considered. To ensure
Italy: GTS Rail Orders 20 Additional Traxx DC3 Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Alstom has signed an agreement to deliver a further 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives to Italy-based GTS Rail. New Traxx DC3 locomotive on the tracks. © Alstom Known as the E.494 in Italy, the DC3 is Alstom’s latest generation of high-power electric locomotive and has been designed to maximise efficiency, minimise maintenance, and
Infrastructure Upgrades Speeding Up Train Travel Across US Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Infrastructure improvements made by Amtrak have raised the speed trains can travel in parts of New Jersey. Speed upgrades will improve reliability for customers across the Northeast Corridor © Amtrak A 16-mile section of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has been upgraded to enable trains to travel at up to 150
Globe Scott Motors’ Electric Point Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Introducing Globe Scott Motors’ (GSM) electric point machines, which can be used across all types of traction, track gauges, rail types, points and crossings. Safety and reliability in railway transportation have always been GSM’s deepest purpose. Having worked in the industry for more than 20 years, GSM understands the importance of
Televic GSP Teams up with Engineering Consultancy Ricardo Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Wonderful news: as of today, the railway business units of Televic GSP and Ricardo Rail will work together in providing solutions for the global rail industry. Glyn Arthur, Global Business Development Manager at Televic GSP, explains the benefits this brings for customers. “Ricardo Rail adds valuable strength with unparalleled capabilities across all
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Final Environmental Studies of San Francisco-San Jose Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has shared its final environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section of its high-speed rail project. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project This report includes an analysis of alternatives, including impacts and effects and mitigation
UK: Phase Two of Gosforth Metro Depot Rebuild is Completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Phase two of work on Nexus’ Gosforth Metro depot has been completed by Volker Fitzpatrick with the installation of three more sections of line on the site. One of the current Tyne and Wear metro trains © Paul Robertson under licence The 70 million GBP (81.79m euros | 87.79m USD) project to
A Conversation with Railway Depot Specialist Emeg Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 In the midst of a busy year for Emeg, we caught up with Emeg Group President Carl Backhouse to hear about some of the company’s past, prestigious successes as well as exciting, upcoming projects. Railway-News (RN): You provide mechanical and electrical engineering services for the rail sector. Your headquarters are in
Rail Baltica Launches Electrification Procurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 RB Rail AS has announced a public procurement for the design and construction of the electrification systems for the entire Rail Baltica high-speed railway line, which will cover more than 870 kilometres in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The railway’s energy subsystem will be unified across the three nations to ensure full
14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner In a few weeks, the European railway sector gathers at RailTech Europe 2022. Taking place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht in the centre of the Netherlands from June 21-23, RailTech Europe is the European meeting place for the railway industry, from infrastructure managers and
Germany: DB Inaugurates Ruhr-Sieg Line Digital Interlocking Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Modernisation of signalling and interlocking technology on Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) Ruhr-Sieg line between Letmathe and Kreuztal has been completed in just 18 months. Finnentrop modernisation infographic © Siemens Mobility The inauguration of this technology marks the first commissioning of a rail modernisation project in the federal government’s fast-track programme set aside – a
Paris Métro Line 12 Extended to Aubervilliers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20220 Line 12 on the Paris Métro has been extended to connect Aubervilliers with the centre of Paris. Line 12 was initially commissioned in 1910, operating between Porte de Versailles and Notre-Dame de Lorette. It has since been extended to connect Parisians to Pigalle, Jules Joffrin, Porte de la Chapelle, Issy City
Deutsche Bahn Orders Converter Station from Hitachi Energy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20220 Hitachi Energy has received an order from Deutsche Bahn (DB) for a 120-megawatt (MW) converter station south of Berlin. Rendering of Hitachi Energy Converter station in Thyrow. The Thyrow converter station will consist of three compact 40MW static frequency converter modules that use advanced power semiconductors to provide a steady and reliable
Consortium Finalises Contract to Build Egypt’s High-Speed Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 A consortium made up of Siemens Mobility, Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors has signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to design, install and commission a 1,800 kilometre high-speed rail network in Egypt. The contract includes the latest rail infrastructure technology, eight depots and yards and a
Emeg® Group’s Highlights from Middle East Rail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 As you may or may not know, Emeg Group were Gold Sponsors at Middle East Rail 2022 in Abu Dhabi last week. We had a great time in the UAE’s capital city, even if it was under rather sad circumstances following the recent passing of the nation’s President, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Middle
Top 5 Reasons Hydrogen Has a Place in the Future of Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 Top 5 Reasons Hydrogen Has a Place in the Future of Rail By Catherine Morgenstern, Brand Journalist Cummins Inc. is the only company in the world powering hydrogen trains in commercial operation. In 2016, Cummins partnered with customer Alstom, a French railway equipment manufacturer, to engineer, supply, and integrate the hydrogen fuel
Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Rail safety specialists at Sheffield-based Zonegreen have installed the latest version of their flagship depot protection system at one of the first facilities to ever invest in the technology. Staff at Brighton’s Lovers Walk Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot are now using RFID tags,
On Track for Greater Automation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 On Track for Greater Automation By Karsten Oberle , Head of Rail Business at Nokia Across the railway sector, the trend to digitalise operations continues to gather steam. It is driving the automation of processes and operations and improving efficiencies, costs and safety. Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, 5G, edge clouds,
Finland: Tampere Orders Additional ForCity Smart Artic Trams from Škoda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 Škoda Group has received an order for a further five ForCity Smart Artic trams from Finnish tram operator Tampereen Raitiotie Oy. The Škoda ForCity Smart Tampere X34 © Skoda Group An agreement was signed between the two companies back in 2017 for 19 trams, including 10 years maintenance. The first of these vehicles
We Keep Track Engineers Safe When Performing Rail Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20220 We Keep Track Engineers Safe When Performing Rail Maintenance Enforcing speed restrictions is required due to multiple reasons: High Temperatures – Railway tracks can heat up to 50 degrees and risk buckling – which is unsafe for trains to pass over. By slowing trains down, they exert lower forces on the track, reducing
Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role The opening of London’s Elizabeth Line to passengers on May 24th 2022 brings to an end one of the largest and most complex assessments ever performed by Ricardo Certification. As the appointed Approved Body (ApBo) for the construction of
Preventive Cable Monitoring System MPX V3 Helps to Reduce Cable Interference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Preventive Cable Monitoring System MPX V3 Helps to Reduce Cable Interference Defects in cables can lead to unanticipated signal failures and, consequently, to significant train delays. In order to prevent such unexpected interference, infrastructure operators carry out cost- and personnel-intensive inspections of cables in signal boxes and distribution systems. We offer
Rail industry awaits strike ballot result Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 A strike ballot organised by the RMT closes at 17.00 today, and the result should be known later this evening or tomorrow. The union has invited votes from 40,000 staff working in train operating companies and Network Rail, on the grounds that pay is not keeping up with inflation and
Webinar: Making the Move to Condition Based Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Webinar: Making the Move to Condition Based Maintenance Date: June 2nd, 2022 Time: Start 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (CET)Register here In the new rail world, maintenance productivity will take a central stage as operators focus on lowering operational costs and striving for 24/7 availability of the assets. Operators embrace the power of data and gradually derive meaningful insight to
British Steel Extends Network Rail Supply Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 British Steel Extends Network Rail Supply Contract British Steel has been awarded another major rail contract extension by Network Rail. The 2-year agreement sees British Steel retain its position as principal supplier to the company which operates and maintains Britain’s rail infrastructure. Among the rails British Steel will be supplying to Network
Robel Speeds up Automation in Track Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Robel Speeds up Automation in Track Maintenance From a technology hub to an independent company The Robel Group invests in bringing automation to the track: Since 12.04.2022, Robel Holding GmbH holds a 100% stake in the newly formed Robel Rail Automation GmbH with its head office in Freilassing, Germany. Dr. Michael Reiter,
Otso Ikonen Has Been Appointed CEO of VR Fleetcare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Otso Ikonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Maintenance, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team Otso Ikonen has been appointed CEO of VR FleetCare, responsible for the maintenance of rolling stock, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team. He will take up his new role by 15 August
Alstom Wins Contract for Tel Aviv’s Green Line LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and its partners Electra Ltd. and Dan Transportation have been awarded a contract to design, build, and maintain the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line for Israel’s Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd (NTA). Alstom will supply 98 Citadis X05 trams for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line and will
Stadler to Supply Bernese Oberland Railway with New Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG has ordered six three-car ABeh 4/8 multiple units from Stadler Bussnang AG to expand the Bernese Oberland Railway’s existing fleet of rolling stock. The Bernese Oberland Railway is a narrow-gauge mountain railway that connects several popular resort towns in Switzerland. Local operator, Berner Oberland-Bahnen has announced that Stadler will
Copenhagen Metro and Hitachi Rail Sign Digital Asset Management Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet), Metro Service and Hitachi Rail have concluded a digital asset management agreement that aims to make Metro services more reliable. The Copenhagen Metro’s new agreement with operators Metro Service and Hitachi Rail establishes each party’s obligations for acquiring new IT equipment and personnel resources to create a common
CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in a Single Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in a Single Year UK technology SME, Viper Innovations, is celebrating reaching the milestone of 100 unit sales of their award-winning CableGuardian Signalling Power Monitoring System in the year ending 31st March 2022 – or in UK Rail terms, during Control Period
Network Rail Launches Safety Scheme to Monitor Freight Train Wheelsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 Network Rail has launched a new safety scheme that will equip more than 15,000 British freight locomotives and wagons with technology to monitor the condition of wheelsets in real-time. The two-year project is supported by Network Rail’s Freight Safety Improvement Portfolio’s (FSIP) 22 million GBP fund. Throughout the scheme, 30,000 radio
Hitachi Rail Unveils New Digital Rail Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 Hitachi Rail has launched its latest digital rail products at the 2022 Railway Systems Supplies Inc. Communication & Signalling exhibition in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout the exhibition on 16, 17 and 18 May, Hitachi Rail is unveiling several automation and digitalisation innovations for freight and passenger rail to help companies maximise
Sintrones Applications for Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Taiwan’s industrial computer industry has attracted worldwide attention. Within numerous vertical integration applications, smart transportation has always been the main application with profitability expectations. Sintrones, a manufacturer of in-vehicle computing systems, has accumulated more than ten years of experience in complete development since its establishment in 2009. It has successfully broken
SYSTRA Consortium to Ensure Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border RTS Link Meets Safety Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 A SYSTRA-led consortium has been chosen to provide independent certification for the Straits of Johor cross-border rapid transit system (RTS) link that will connect Malaysia and Singapore. Artist’s impression of RTS cross-border link station The new link is scheduled to go into service in late 2026, carrying passengers four kilometres between the
Railway braces for weekend changes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 This weekend will see many new timetables introduced when summer schedules begin on Sunday. Train operators are urging their passengers to check before travelling, in the case the times of their trains have been altered. One of the many changes includes the doubling of service frequencies on the recently-reopened Dartmoor Line
Railway inspectors give final green light to Elizabeth Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 The Elizabeth Line has been given its final clearance by the Railway Inspectorate for opening on 24 May. The Office of Rail and Road has issued full approvals for all the stations with the exception of Bond Street, which will not open until later this year. In the meantime Bond
Intelligent Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring If an embankment failure is not managed from an early stage the result could be a derailment. Around the world rail service operators are under pressure to increase capacity, reduce costs and at the same time improve safety. The effects that multiple external factors can have on rail
Hybrid Trains: A Must-Have Converter to Start up the Diesel Generator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 In this new article, we want to introduce how our newest DC/DC converter CBS-10K works with a “Start-up diesel engine” application in the hybrid trains. The CBS-10K has been designed under rolling stock standards and is the perfect complement to start the diesel engine in diesel-electric hybrid trains. The new CBS-10K is
VR FleetCare Adopts Adapro’s ABC Project Management Model Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Delivery reliability for customers’ project deliveries was provided by the development of project management VR FleetCare aims to seek growth from the modernisation projects of the rail fleet. To achieve our goals, well-designed and executed projects are extremely important to us and our customers. Implementing projects competitively is also challenging and
Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Train and Station Innovation for Performance (TSIP) is maximising the benefits of smart technology to bring improvements to passenger experience, employee safety plus operations and maintenance. Through vigorous use case testing TSIP is accelerating the time to deployment for new digital, connected technologies. Network Rail
UK Freight Rail Industry Joins Forces to Improve Safety and Reduce Delays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Network Rail is joining with industry partners to tackle freight rail delays and safety risks to launch the Condition of Freight Vehicles on the Network (CFVN) programme. The new programme, funded by Network Rail’s 20 million GBP (23.79m euros | 25.06m USD) Freight Safety Improvement Portfolio, was unveiled at a special
Track Installation Advances Construction of Finch West LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto, Canada. Installing the tracks is a major advancement towards completing the Finch West LRT. The line will run along Finch Avenue West from Keele Street to Highway 27,
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
Alstom Wins Its Largest Order in Germany to Date Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract to supply 130 Coradia Stream High Capacity electric double-decker trains to Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The electric multiple unit (EMU) trains can reach maximum speeds of 200 kilometres per hour and consist of two double-decker control cars and two single-decker middle cars, providing
Alstom Delivers India’s First Semi High-Speed Regional Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has delivered India’s first semi high-speed regional train for National Capital Region Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) 82.5-kilometre Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS line. This is the first in India to adopt the European Train Control System (ETCS) hybrid Level 2 signalling system. Alstom delivers first semi high-speed train for NCRT’s RRTS project © Alstom Alstom was awarded
Czech Republic: Subterra Takes Delivery of First EffiShunter 1000 Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Czech construction company Subterra has taken delivery of a CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) equipped with an ETCS train control system. It’s the country’s first private operator to do so. The contract between the two organisation includes an option for two further locomotives. CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) Subterra plans
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Unveil New Complete Hydrogen System for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled elements of their newly developed complete hydrogen system for rail. Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the new Mireo Plus H hydrogen train © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben The two partners developed the system through the 13.74-million-euro (14.47m USD) H2goesRail project, which
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
Ensure Continuity of Your Railway Ecosystem with Evolving Software Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Ensure Continuity and Increase Resilience of Your PIS with Televic GSP Software Services Frequent updates reduce maintenance duration and risk and increase time on the tracks. Just like mechanical parts, software also requires regular maintenance, in the form of patches and updates. A maintained passenger information system (PIS), hosted in the
Smart Lifetime Extension for a Sustainable Railway Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Smart Lifetime Extension Makes Your Railway Fleet LastIntelligent technology is becoming increasingly decisive for passenger information systems. Consequently, the maintenance of your software deserves as much attention as that of your infrastructure. A new approach is therefore required, especially since market trends are pushing for more sustainable solutions. To increase the
How We Maintain Your Railway Fleet with Full Lifecycle Support Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 How Our Full Lifecycle Support Makes the Difference in Railway-Fleet Maintenance At Televic GSP, we are in for the long haul. An extended lifespan of your rail vehicles with reduced costs – that is what we want to achieve with our full lifecycle after-sales support. With a comprehensive range of services to choose from, we are putting our expertise
Alpha Trains Awards Alstom Long-Term Locomotive Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 Alpha Trains Group has awarded Alstom a long-term maintenance contract for part of its locomotive fleet. An Alpha Trains’ Traxx locomotive in service on a European rail freight corridor Alstom is now responsible for the maintenance of 70 Traxx locomotives for the next eight years, providing preventive and corrective maintenance, long-term improvement actions
Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, will be sharing its knowledge and experience with the sector at this year’s Railtex exhibition. The firm’s technical director, Christian Fletcher, one of the world’s leading experts in depot protection, will be holding workshops during the event discussing the risks to
Torque Tools: 7 Safety Tips You Absolutely Need to Know Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 When you’re running a workshop, safety is a top priority. And that’s true no matter what kind of job you’re working on. So to help you keep your teams and your tools safe, we’ve put together some simple safety tips for working with torque tools – from maintenance and storage to
Emeg® Group Awarded Trio of Fuelling Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Emeg® Group is pleased to announce the award, as Principal Contractor, of three Network Rail fuelling overhaul projects valued in excess of £2m. The project consists of the overhaul of fuelling systems at Blackpool, Barrow-in-Furness and Newton Heath depots, including the exterior cleaning and repainting of 15 large-capacity diesel fuel tanks
More than 500 rail projects planned for Bank Holiday weekend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Network Rail is investing £70 million on 550 projects to upgrade the railway over the May Bank Holiday weekend, but is urging passengers on some routes to travel on either side of the weekend if they can. About 95 per cent of the railway will not be affected by engineering
Network Rail Tests Siemens Mobility System in Rough Ride Prediction Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 Siemens Mobility’s train-borne conditioning monitoring (TBCM) system is one of six solutions being tested in Network Rail’s Lot 1 Operational Trial. Siemens Mobility takes part in Network Rail trials to predict rough rides © Siemens Mobility The trial, which began last month, is evaluating different ways of predicting rough rides, rather than relying
Cummins Rail Expands Clean Diesel Product Offering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 Cummins Rail Expands Clean Diesel Product Offering with QST30 Tier 4 Locomotive Power Module Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is expanding their offering to the rail market segment with their addition of the clean and reliable QST30 Tier 4 locomotive power module. Cummins’ QST30 locomotive power module features an engine, alternator, selective catalyst
We Keep Trains Running during the Hot Temperatures of Summer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 We Keep Trains Running during the Hot Temperatures of Summer Rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20°C hotter than the air temperature. Because rails are made from steel, they expand as they get hotter, and can start to curve – known as ‘buckling’ – which can result in
Repair Washouts & Track Issues Quickly with GEOWEB® Geocells Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Railroad companies have had to contend with every type of extreme weather event or geohazard imaginable—the most frequent being flooding. These major storms cost the railroad industry billions of dollars in maintenance and repairs. With the relative frequency of such events increasing, many railroad operators are taking proactive approaches to mitigate
Alstom Awarded Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework contract with the Department of Transport Victoria, Australia, for 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) and 15 years of maintenance. The contract, valued at approximately 700 million euros (755.82m USD), is the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Alstom wins largest light rail contract
Monitoring and Prediction of Sand Levels in Silos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The large majority of rail rolling stock, trains, tramways and subways use sand to increase wheel-rail adhesion for traction and braking. Some conditions significantly decrease vehicle adhesion, such as in the fall, when the presence of plant residues and high humidity make rails ‘greasy.’ In this context, using ‘sandboxes’ to add sand
Stimio will Exhibit at The Rise of IoT & Big Data in Rail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 We will be physically present as an exhibitor and Bronze Partner at The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail 2022 from May 17th – 18th. Stimio will be exhibiting at The Rise of IoT & Big Data in Rail 2022 © STIMIO We will have the opportunity to present our IoT business
Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 ONxpress Transportation Partners – a consortium made up of Alstom, Aecon Group, Deutsche Bahn International Operations and FCC Construcción – has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project. GO Expansion will transform the GO rail network from a commuter service into an all-day rapid system. ©
RMT threatens national rail strike over job losses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 (Library picture) A National Rail strike could be staged in June, if RMT members vote in favour of a walkout over job fears. Network Rail said it was ‘disappointed’. The RMT is starting its strike ballot on 26 April. It will cover more than 40,000 employees of Network Rail and 15 train operating companies. The
Alstom Wins DFW APM Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract to provide operations and maintenance services for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) automated people mover (APM) system for the next 10 years. The Skylink APM system at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport © Alstom This is a continuation of the partnership between the two organisations, which
DrainBot Receives Financing from Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 DrainBot Receives Financing from Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) With the financial support of Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS), DrainBot has received additional financing for further development of our innovative robotic systems for tunnel drainage maintenance. Our robots are the first fully automated system that enables continuous cleaning of tunnel drainages with minimal personnel costs.
Production Systems and Manufacturing Technologies for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Production Systems and Manufacturing Technologies for Chassis and Powertrain of Rail Vehicles The European companies of the FFG Group serve the production companies and maintenance works for chassis and drive of rail vehicles with optimal products and manufacturing technologies. A team of successful specialists with many years of “Rail” industry experience
Totalkare Partners with Emanuel for Railtex Infrarail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Firmly established as the place to be for companies active in today’s thriving rail market, Railtex Infrarail provides suppliers to the railway sector with a unique marketing platform to conduct business. Totalkare will be co-exhibiting with its Italian supply partners Emanuel, showcasing its railway lifting jacks and bogie lifts. Railtex Infrarail will be taking
On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 On track: Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex / Infrarail 2022, setting out the roadmap for progress. Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK.
Rail Technology Venue Saxony: A Branch Hotbed of Innovation in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 For more than 175 years now, Saxony has been standing for innovations in the rail sector; with 13,000 employees in 240 companies, it is one of the top 3 centers of the branch in Germany. So there’s no question that Saxon manufacturers, suppliers, equipment providers, engineering and service firms as well as research institutes and
DZSF Launches Condition-Based Maintenance Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 The German Centre for Rail Transport Research (DZSF) has commissioned a project to determine the need for adjustment to regulations governing condition-based maintenance of rail infrastructure. Explaining the move, it explained that digitalisation was a key part of developing efficient maintenance of the rail infrastructure. Permanently monitoring its components provides information
Hitachi train cracks report calls for industry review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Cracks found in the bodyshells of several types of Hitachi trains almost a year ago were caused partly by salt in the air, according to a new report from the Office of Rail and Road. The problems were first discovered at GWR’s Intercity Express depot in Bristol, and similar trains
GB Railfreight names locomotive for Ukraine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 GB Railfreight has unveiled a Class 66 locomotive bearing the nameplates ‘Glory to Ukraine’, and painted in a special livery using the Ukrainan colours. GBRf said it ‘stands with Ukraine, and this newly painted locomotive honours the people affected by the conflict as they continue to courageously defend their homeland’. Pictured
Talgo and Indra Partner to Become Founding Member of Europe’s Rail Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Rail manufacturer Talgo and tech consultancy Indra have signed a strategic agreement that will see them partner to become a founding member of the railway innovation programme Europe’s Rail (EU-Rail). They will also be on the programme’s governing board. A Talgo high-speed train © Talgo EU-Rail is part of the European Innovation Framework Programme:
British Steel to Promote Premium Railway Offering at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 British Steel to Promote Premium Railway Offering at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 British Steel will be exhibiting at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 from 10-12 May at Olympia London. Building on the success of last year’s return to exhibitions, Railtex and Infrarail have once again joined forces to create the leading one-stop-shop event for the entire UK railway industry. The
Emeg® Group: Gold Sponsor of Middle East Rail 2022 in Abu Dhabi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 Emeg Rail Systems is proud to announce that we will once again be sponsoring the Middle East Rail exhibition and conference, this time as Gold Sponsors. Emeg returns to Middle East Rail this year as Gold Sponsors © Emeg Group This year’s rail expo takes place on 17th & 18th May at the National Exhibition Centre
Kfw IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz, Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz/Germany with EIB and NORD/LB Local public transport authority Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen procures 19 new tram-trainsExpansion of public transport in the Chemnitz region KfW IPEX-Bank finances 9 new all-electric regional tram-trains manufactured by Stadler © KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and NORD/LB are jointly financing the
Siemens Mobility Receives Largest Vectron Order from Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received an order for 50 of its Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Czech Railways (ČD). This is the manufacturer’s biggest Vectron order to date from the Czech Republic. The agreed contract also includes full service for 15 years. With a maximum speed of 230 kilometres an hour, the locomotives can
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
Adif and Adif AV Look to Consolidate Positions in the Telecommunications Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 Adif and Adif High Speed (Adif AV) have begun an analysis of a business model helping them to expand their telecommunications infrastructure and networks and strengthen their positions as leaders in the digitalisation of the rail sector. The relevant preliminary consultation is being undertaken by Adif AV. GSMR antenna © Adif They are looking
Asia Pacific Rail Returns to Thailand in May 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 Asia’s leading rail exhibition and conference, Asia Pacific Rail, returns as an in-person event in May 2022 in Thailand. With 79,000+ kilometres of rail projects either planned or under construction, Asia is the most exciting rail market in the world. Over the last 23 years, Asia Pacific Rail has brought together more
CVS-280: DC/DC Low Battery Voltage Starter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 What are the key features and railway applications of the new CVS-280 DC/DC low battery voltage starter? This series is designed to operate directly from the 750V DC catenary line and can provide DC outputs from 24V to 110V at 280 Watts continuous power and 400 Watts peak power. The CVS-280 series
Pandrol Received World First CO2-Neutral Label for Under Sleeper Pad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Global rail fastening specialist Pandrol has underlined its commitment to working collaboratively towards global carbon neutrality, supporting certified green energy projects across the world to reduce its total carbon impact. Pandrol’s Under Sleeper Pads are made from end-of-life tires, using around 2.3kg per sleeper, producing a carbon footprint that is less
Alstom Signs Contract for First Passenger Trains in Romania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract worth roughly 270 million euros (295.78m USD) with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) to deliver 20 Coradia Stream electric inter-regional trains. Coradia Stream electric inter-regional train © Alstom These will be the first passenger trains Alstom has manufactured for operation in Romania, having spent 30 years providing
Emeg® Group Awarded Etches Park Depot Improvement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Emeg® Group is pleased to announce that we were recently appointed by Buckingham Group Contracting to undertake a comprehensive schedule of improvement work at the Etches Park rail depot in Derby for East Midlands Railway. Etches Park Depot Improvement Contract © Emeg® Group This vital upgrade work is necessary ahead of the arrival
HS2: Chiltern Tunnel North Portal Designed to Cut Traffic Noise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 HS2 has unveiled the designs for the Chiltern Tunnel’s north portal. These focus on cutting noise from trains as they enter and exit the tunnel at speeds of over 300 kilometres an hour. The designs have been developed and will also be built by HS2 main works contractor Align JV, which consists
Microsoft Introduces Mixed Reality Tech to Renfe’s Maintenance Processes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20220 Renfe has signed an agreement with Microsoft to investigate AI and internet of things (IoT) technologies that support maintenance digitisation and optimisation. Renfe train in Catalonia, Spain This includes a trial of Microsoft’s HoloLens glasses and mixed reality tools. Users will be able to access technical documentation and training resources as well