The loan will help fund the construction of the 26-mile double track commuter rail line between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Shiloh Road in Plano, Texas. The Silver Line will connect to three existing DART lines, have ten stations and run through three counties and seven cities. DART’s Interim President
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Hitachi Rail to Deploy Its ERTMS Level 2 Technology on Sweden’s Malmbanen Line
Hitachi Rail is working with Trafikverket to deliver ERTMS to a section of the Malmbanen line as part of Sweden’s efforts to digitalise its railway network. Hitachi Rail will install its ERTMS level 2 signalling system for 140km of the single-track line between Gällivare and Boden. The upgrade will also include
Protests as regulated fares rise by 2.6%
HS2 Warwickshire Site Prepared for Launch of Tunnel Boring Machine
Collins Earthworks, a Midlands-based company, is preparing the HS2 construction site in Warwickshire for the launch of the tunnel boring machine. A total of 300,000 cubic metres of material has been excavated and this will be recycled as part of the HS2 project. The earthmoving work has been ongoing since April
ARTC Awards Inland Rail Signalling Contract
“The Inland Rail Systems Program is a transformative project, which will reduce freight costs, boost the economy, and help reduce carbon emissions, providing ongoing benefits to Australia. “Arcadis will utilise its highly experienced team to deliver the signalling and signalling civil design from concept through to final commissioning for each of
Rail minister challenges industry to cut costs
BLS Puts Measures in Place Following ‘Unusual Braking Behaviour’ of Its MUTZ Trains
Private Swiss train operator BLS says it is putting in place immediate measures after the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) discovered unusual braking behaviour in the MUTZ trains. After receiving this information, BLS implemented several measures to ensure the trains can operate safely. It is working with the vehicle manufacturer,
More trains for leisure and a new name for Network Rail?
Zonegreen Develops Derailer Powered by Sun
Sheffield-based rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, have launched an innovative solar powered derailer, to bring clients environmental and economic benefits. The firm has developed a means of integrating renewable energy into a powered derailer, improving the safety of depot staff, whilst eliminating costly electrical installations to remote locations. Zonegreen’s new solar powered derailer. ©
New European Rail Freight Connection between Belgium and Austria
A new rail freight connection between Antwerp in Belgium and the rail freight terminal ‘Wien Süd’, owned by Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) has been set up, with the first shuttle arriving a few days ago. ÖBB Terminal Wien Süd, Austria © OEBB Terminal Service Austria (TSA), which operates OEBB Infrastructure’s seven terminals, received
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HÜBNER: After Sales & Service for Railway Vehicles
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Politicians clash over Transport for the North funding
CZ Loko Enters Swedish and Norwegian Markets
The Czech rolling stock manufacturer CZ LOKO has entered the Swedish and Norwegian markets, meaning that its rolling stock will now be present in 20 countries. CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 in Trainpoint Norway livery © CZ Loko Norwegian locomotive leasing and maintenance company Trainpoint Norway has purchased the locomotive for operation in the
Commission Proposes Shift2Rail Successor to European Council and Parliament
The European Commission has officially announced the successor to the current Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking – Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking – as part of a proposal that would see the creation of ten new European Partnerships under the Horizon Europe programme. All ten of these partnerships share the objective of delivering a
Southampton Upgrade Enables 775m Freight Trains
A 17m GBP upgrade at Southampton has been completed by Network Rail engineers, allowing freight trains between Southampton Central and the maritime terminal at Redbridge to become longer – from 520m to 775m. Redbridge is the country’s second-busiest container port. Freight trains between Southampton, the Midlands and the North will now
Grand Central extends Covid hibernation to late March
OPEN ACCESS operator Grand Central has extended the suspension of its services to 27 March, following the Prime Minister’s announcement about the timetable for easing lockdown restrictions. Grand Central had been planning to return on 1 March, but managing director Richard McClean said ‘I’m encouraged by recent reductions in the national “R” rate and
Transfesa Logistics Adds New Freight Connection in France
Transfesa Logistics says one of the main advantages of the Dourges stop is that part of the train will be empty at this point, meaning it can reload goods to various destinations around Europe. It is also possible that larger compositions are created using units from other companies. Currently 90 percent
OEBB and Siemens Unveil Exterior Design of New Nightjet
CEO of Siemens Mobility, Michael Peter, was also keen to point out that the newly designed lightweight bogies would deliver a quiet and smooth experience for passengers, while also reducing energy consumption over the train’s lifecycle. Siemens Mobility’s plant in Austria is developing and building the Nightjet trains for OEBB © www.siemens.com/press These
New trial makes escalators less likely to spread Covid
A TRIAL has been started at a London terminus in which ultra-violet light is being used to disinfect escalator handrails. Since Covid can be spread by contact, the aim is to make the handrails virtually free of contamination so that passengers can hold on to them more safely. Equipment inside the escalator
Alstom Completes Interlocking System in Turkey
Alstom has completed and put into service its interlocking system on 328km of the Eskisehir-Kutahya-Balikesir mainline for its client, Turkish State Railway Administration (TCDD). The project was delivered in eight sections. Alstom completed and commissioned the interlocking system for the first five sections – covering more than 182km and encompassing the
Sydney Southwest Metro Upgrade Contract Awarded
Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd has signed a contract to upgrade stations on the T3 Bankstown line between Sydenham and Bankstown to metro rail standards. The Sydney Metro City & Southwest project consists of two parts: the Chatswood to Sydenham section, which involves the construction of a new metro line connecting
Union claims rail renationalisation is moving ahead
East Midlands Railway Retires Its InterCity 125 Fleet
East Midlands Railway (EMT) is retiring its fleet of HSTs after 39 years of service on the Midland Main Line. EMR and the rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook, which owns the vehicles, are commemorating the retirement of the InterCity 125 by painting the power car 43302 in Intercity Swallow livery and
RMT strike ballot is ‘wrong’, says ScotRail
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HS2 Launches Search for Birmingham Train Depot & Control Centre
Ankara’daki YHT kazası davasında TCDD Genel Müdürü tanık olarak dinlendi
Ankara 30'uncu Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi'ndeki duruşmaya tutuksuz sanıklar, müştekiler ve taraf avukatları katıldı. Bir önceki celse tanık olarak dinlenmesine karar verilen TCDD Genel Müdürü Ali İhsan Uygun duruşmaya Ses ve Görüntülü Bilişim Sistemi (SEGBİS) ile katıldı. Müşteki avukatları tanık Uygun'un, bilirkişi raporunda kaza nedeniyle kusurlu gösterildiğini, bakanlığın soruşturma izni vermemesi nedeniyle
DB’s Head of Digitalisation and Technology to Leave in May
Professor Sabina Jeschke, who has been with Deutsche Bahn since 2017, is relinquishing her post as Head of Digitalisation and Technology at Germany’s state-owned railway company. Sabina Jeschke (r.) at InnoTrans 2018 © a2b Global Media Ltd She will stay in her current role until 31 May 2021, meaning that she is leaving
CZ LOKO Wins Contract to Supply Locomotives to PKP Intercity
Czech rolling stock company CZ LOKO has won a contract with PKP Intercity (Poland) to supply ten EffiShunter 300 locomotives over the next two years. CZ LOKO participated in a tender for the Polish national carrier that lasted into 2021 and that CZ LOKO described as “very demanding”. The locomotives will
Skoda Transportation to Supply Trams to Brandenburg
Czech rolling stock manufacturer Škoda Transportation will supply low-floor trams to the German state of Brandenburg. The German towns of Frankfurt an der Oder (note: this is a different Frankfurt to Germany’s main financial hub) and Brandenburg an der Havel as well as the city of Cottbus have placed a joint
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Passenger Information Gets Brighter for Irish Rail with Daktronics Display
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
HS2 starts search for main depot contractor
Jörn Launches New YouTube Channel!
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Proactive Monitoring Technology to Reduce Reactive Maintenance Costs
Maintenance is a necessary process to ensure our rail network runs safely and efficiently. Ideally, it would only be carried out non-invasively in Rules-of-the-Route or other available slots. However, with the strategic drive to a 24/7 railway and ever-increasing demands on rail operators to keep trains running, unforeseen service affecting failures
Jewers Doors Receives Constructionline Gold Membership
Jewers Doors is delighted to announce it has recently been certified as a Constructionline Gold Member. Constructionline is the UK’s leading procurement and supply chain management scheme for the construction industry. In order to obtain gold membership, Jewers Doors had to provide comprehensive information on various aspects of the company business using
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IN PICTURES: Germany’s Railway Copes with the Snow
Germany, like many other countries, has suffered some extreme winter weather in February, causing transport chaos with roads and railways temporarily closing. Here’s a look behind the scenes at how Germany’s state-owned railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, has been coping with the snow and ice in order to run services in this
HS2 Unveils Headhouse Design for Euston Tunnel
HS2 Ltd has unveiled the design for the Euston tunnel, showing it clad in Victorian-inspired brickwork. The headhouse will provide emergency access to the tunnel between Old Oak Common and Euston station, the high-speed railway’s terminus. The headhouse will be situated beside the existing West Coast Main Line. The split-level three-storey
Focused Technology Solutions Hires Robert Fletcher as Sales Executive
Focused Technology Solutions Hires Robert Fletcher as Sales Executive © Focused Technology Solutions Seasoned rail veteran with over 40 years of experience joins the Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway railroad technology company. Focused Technology Solutions – a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company – has announced the hiring of rail and transit industry leader
Focused Technology Solutions Hires Robert Fletcher as Sales Executive
Focused Technology Solutions Hires Robert Fletcher as Sales Executive © Focused Technology Solutions Seasoned rail veteran with over 40 years of experience joins the Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway railroad technology company. Focused Technology Solutions – a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company – has announced the hiring of rail and transit industry leader
Passenger Experience Is Made Better with Nomad’s Engage Portal
By Sam Taylor, Digital Marketing and Insights Executive and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture First impressions always count! Often, the first point of contact that passengers have with a transport operator’s onboard services is when they log into the WiFi service. Therefore, the train operator must provide an attractive
Dubai Route 2020 Metro Line Starts Carrying Passengers
The 15km Route 2020 metro line in Dubai has started carrying passengers. Construction on the line began in 2016 and was carried out by the Alstom-led ExpoLink Consortium, comprising Alstom, ACCIONA and Gülermak. Of the 15km, 11.8km are above ground, the remaining 3.2km below ground. The line also features an interchange
Concern grows over Northern Powerhouse Rail
A DELAY in publishing the Department for Transport’s Integrated Rail Plan is causing more concern at Transport for the North, whose board is set to be told that improvements to the region’s rail services are also being affected by the uncertainty. TfN had already reacted with dismay in January when cuts
Alstom Commissions Deirut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line in Egypt
Alstom has put the Deirut section of the Beni Suef-Asuyt railway line in Egypt into service. On this section, Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 electronic interlocking solution IXL SmartLock 400 GP as well as a support system and SCADA to supervise and control a number of subsystems. The
Crossrail Tottenham Court Road Station Reaches Milestone
Tottenham Court Road station, one of the stations of Crossrail’s central section, has reached an important milestone: works are now sufficiently progressed for final commissioning activities to begin. Crossrail Ltd says the station is 12 weeks away from being ready for handover to Transport for London. This means Crossrail Ltd can
Azerbaycan, Karabağ’da demiryolu yapımına başladı
Azerbaycan Devlet Başkanlığı Ofisi’nden yapılan açıklamaya göre, Fizuli bölgesinde demiryolu hattı temel atma töreni düzenlendi. Yaklaşık 100 kilometrelik hattın, Azerbaycan ve Nahçıvan arasında doğrudan demiryolu ulaşımını sağlayacağı kaydedildi. Temel atma töreninde konuşan Azerbaycan lideri Aliyev, yeni demiryolunun büyük stratejik öneme sahip olduğunu belirterek, “Uzun bir aradan sonra Azerbaycan ve ayrılmaz parçası
Rail Grinding Equals Quiet Travelling
With Plasser & Theurer’s newly developed rail grinding machine for light rail and trams, rail traffic is easy on the ears: trains travel more quietly on ground rails. The world’s first ATMO (Automatic Track Machine Oscillator) was developed as part of Shift2Rail and combines two working methods. An Enhanced Rail Grinding
Socomec Awarded Highest EcoVadis Certification Medal
Socomec Awarded the Highest EcoVadis Certification Medal for Its CSR Policy With a score of 76/100, Socomec has been awarded the “Platinum” medal and maintains its place among the top 1% of the world’s 45,000 best rated companies. The rating is done by EcoVadis, the leading collaborative platform for assessing corporate
New station opens quietly – and knotweed is useful at last
A NEW station has opened on the outskirts of Aberystwyth, but the time of the first train was not advertised in case it tempted enthusiasts to ignore pandemic restrictions by going to welcome it. Railnews can now reveal that the first departure from Bow Street was at 09.12 yesterday morning. The original
West Coast line to reopen after major landslip
THE West Coast Main Line south of Rugby will reopen tomorrow after Network Rail engineers spent more than a fortnight repairing a landslip at Hillmorton junction. Trains were diverted via Northampton for 17 days while the engineers reconstructed an embankment 10 metres high and 40 metres wide, used 10,000 tonnes of
BTP names rail worker killed on track
THE track worker who was killed in an accident near Surbiton on Tuesday has been named by British Transport Police as Tyler Byrne. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines said: ‘My thoughts are with the friends, family and colleagues of Tyler Byrne, who tragically lost his life while working near Surbiton
Polarteknik Speaking at FPRS Virtual Conference 2021
Polarteknik is taking part in Fire Protection of Rolling Stock virtual conference 2021 taking place 24th-25th February, 2021. Building on several years of success, the conference brings together key global rolling stock operators and manufacturers along with leading component and material suppliers for 2 days of shared insight across the biggest challenges
Mechan Jacks Enhance Updated Glasgow Rail Depot
Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has created a bespoke set of lifting jacks to furnish an upgraded Glasgow maintenance facility. The manufacturer has supplied five of its flagship products to Polmadie Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot to help operator, Alstom, reduce servicing times on new vehicles. Mechan’s jacks in operation
BREAKING: HS2 Phase 2a Is Given Royal Assent
University of Extremadura to Work with Talgo on Its Hydrogen Train
The University of Extremadura in Spain will work with Talgo to develop the visual identity of the TPH2 hydrogen test train. Dynamic validation tests of the hydrogen technology will take place in Badajoz next November. The University Center of Mérida, which is part of the University of Extremadura, and Talgo have
ORR’s London-Cardiff open access rejection could be challenged
PROPOSED open access services between London and Cardiff have been turned down by the Office of Rail and Road, but the decision could face a legal challenge. Grand Union Trains had wanted to run seven daily return trains from Cardiff Central in December and also serve Swansea and Carmarthen from December
Birmingham-Crewe section of HS2 set for Royal Assent
‘Kanal İstanbul, Halkalı-Kapıkule YHT Projesi’nin maliyetini ikiye katladı’
Hızlı tren projesinin yolu Kanal İstanbul ile kesişince maliyet katlandı ve 4.6 milyar liralık ek maliyet çıktı. CHP Genel Başkan Yardımcısı Ahmet Akın, Türkiye'nin Avrupa ile demiryolu bağlantısını sağlayacak Halkalı-Kapıkule Yüksek Hızlı Tren (YHT) Projesi'nin Çerkezköy-Halkalı bölümünün maliyetinin Kanal İstanbul güzergahıyla kesiştiği için ikiye katlanacağını belirtti. Sözcü'den Başak Kaya imzalı habere göre, projenin
California High-Speed Rail Authority Presents Revised Draft Business Plan
East Coast Upgrades at King’s Cross to Kick Off at the End of February
Nomad Digital Launch Engage Portal
Nomad Digital is delighted to launch its brand-new Engage Portal solutions, that deliver on-demand, managed-content directly to passenger devices, such as tablets, smartphones, or laptops. The Engage Portal is a solution, designed specifically for transport and rail environments, by transport software experts. It is a platform for new services that can
The Importance of in-Train Mobile Coverage
How to provide reliable in-train wireless coverage – a key requirement for passengers today. As smartphones and tablets have become ubiquitous, people expect to stay connected wherever they are; whether that’s sitting in a local café enjoying a coffee or on a train travelling to work. Mobile coverage on trains is now
British Steel Recruiting 24 Apprentices
British Steel’s apprenticeships are ideal for those wanting to continue studying whilst gaining practical experience within the workplace. Apprentices will complete a Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician apprenticeship that will directly relate to the work they’re undertaking. They’ll be rewarded with a progressive salary and benefits package. Training will be delivered
ENSCO Rail Launches New Railway Clearance Measurement Service
ENSCO Rail’s New Clearance Measurement Services Allow Railways to Understand the Limits of Railway Corridors ENSCO Rail has launched a new railway clearance measurement service offering to capture corridor structure gage (minimum clearance), identify encroachments into defined clearance envelopes, and to help railways plan for future corridor modifications or new rollingstock. LiDAR
First of 270 GTR Electrostar Trains Back in Service after Modernisation
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is modernising 270 Class 377 and Class 387 Bombardier Electrostar trains in its fleet. The first updated unit (a Class 377) has now returned to passenger service. The modernisation programme is costing a total of 55 million GBP. Govia Thameslink Railway operates the Southern, Gatwick Express and
Skoda Transportation to Supply Six EMUs to Estonia
Electrification The electric multiple units will be able to run under a 3kV DC and a 25kV AC system. They will be three cars long and have a top speed of 160km/h. The trains will naturally comply with the latest international technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) as well as all relevant
Çorlu tren kazasında oğlunu kaybeden Mısra Öz’e 8 bin 800 lira para cezası verildi
Çorlu’da 2018 yılında meydana gelen tren kazasında oğlu Oğuz Arda'yı kaybeden Mısra Öz, sosyal medya paylaşımları nedeniyle 'kamu görevlilerine hakaret' suçlamasıyla hakim karşına çıktı. Çorlu 5. Asliye Ceza Mahkemesi'nde görülen davada Mısra Öz'e 8 bin 840 lira para cezası verildi. Gazete Duvar'da yer alan habere göre Çorlu tren kazası davasına bakan
Case Study: Diamond Crossing Replacement with TrackTex®
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Welsh Government Takes Wales and Borders Rail Franchise into Public Ownership
“Our rail service is a critical asset and one we must protect. Since the pandemic began we’ve provided significant financial support to keep trains running. The need for greater public control is a reflection of the ongoing pressures of coronavirus and the challenges being faced across the rail industry as
RMT calls for an end to Eurostar standoff
THE RMT union is warning that the future of Eurostar is at risk because Britain and France have not agreed about emergency funding. Eurostar services have been reduced to just a couple each day following the clampdown on international travel, and the operator’s chief executive Jacques Damas has warned that ‘catastrophe
Çorlu tren kazasında oğlunu kaybeden Mısra Öz ‘sanık’ olarak hakim karşısına …
8 Temmuz 2018’de Tekirdağ’ın Çorlu ilçesinde meydana gelen, 7’si çocuk 25 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği tren kazasında eşini ve oğlunu kaybeden Mısra Öz Sel hakkında iki dava açıldı. 9 yaşındaki oğlu Oğuz Arda Sel’i ve eşi Hakan Sel’i kaybeden Mısra Öz’e “Üç maymunu oynamayı tercih eden bir heyet” dediği gerekçesiyle 'kamu
German Transport Ministry to Fund Private Rail Connections
“The shorter and easier the path to rail, the more likely companies will be to transport their goods by rail. By having a rail connection right outside or a goods station nearby the decision will be easier. That's why we're supporting private investments, supporting the construction of goods stations and
Finland’s State Railway Company VR Launches Green Energy Production
Welsh railways return to public ownership
Updated 10.13 THE first British railway operator to be formally renationalised is Transport for Wales, which became publicly owned yesterday. The Welsh Government said it had taken action to ‘protect services, safeguard jobs and deliver infrastructure improvements in light of the ongoing challenges of coronavirus’. Transport for Wales is now providing Wales and
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HS2 Reveals Chalfont St Giles Vent Shaft Design for Chiltern Tunnel
Campaigners call for Okehampton route reopening on Dawlish anniversary
Talgo Begins Dynamic Testing for Its Very High-Speed Avril Train
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has started the dynamic testing of its very high-speed train, the Talgo Avril. The first Talgo Avril started its test phase on the rail network this week on a segment of the Madrid-Galicia line. Once this technical homologation is complete, the trains can be put into
TMH Ships Two Shunting Locomotives to Mongolia
Russian locomotive and rail equipment manufacturer TMH has shipped two shunting locomotives to Mongolia. A TMH TEM18DM shunting locomotive for Mongolia © TMH The units, type TEM18DM, will go to Mongolia’s national railway operator Ulaanbataar Railway. These two locomotives are part of a contract signed in 2019 that will remain active until the
CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren
Albania: Durres-Tirana Line to Be Rehabilitated
Albanian State Railways has signed a contract with Italian company INC for the rehabilitation of the Durrës-Tirana railway line and the construction of a new line out to Mother Teresa Airport. Durrës is Albania’s largest port, while Tirana is the country’s capital. The infrastructure along the existing single-track 37km line will
ZF: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien
The Future of Condition Monitoring is Digital: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien Graz public transit authority to install Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring System from ZF in the first ten of more than 40 planned vehicles Digitalization solution simplifies maintenance planning, prepares light rail for comprehensive condition and infrastructure monitoring Since December
Focused Technology Solutions is Entering the UK Rail Market
Focused Technology Solutions’ battery-operated tool platform has taken the industry by storm over the last few years. Their innovative technologies have allowed Class I rail yards and crews to put hydraulic tools to the side for their more cost-efficient, eco-friendly and productive tools. These tools include the DrillEase (tie drill), LagEase
Rail Link to Romania’s Busiest Airport Completed
DB Engineering & Consulting and its Romanian partners SC Arcada Company SA and design company SC ISPCF SA have together completed the rail connection to Terminal 1 of Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport. These works mark the completion of phase 1 of the modernisation of the Bucharest North-Henri Coandă International Airport
Report warns ‘forensic focus’ needed to deliver Crossrail
Photo: PA News A “forensic focus” is required to complete Crossrail within its revised budget and timescale, an inquiry has found. In a report, the London Assembly Transport Committee urged Transport for London (TfL) and mayor Sadiq Khan to ensure “past mistakes are not repeated”. Related articles It recommends they keep a tight
Shapps: HS2 will be critical ‘unless humans can teleport themselves’
Photo: PA News Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has told a Transport Select Committee that the HS2 project will be vital for enabling people to meet each other unless teleportation becomes a reality. Mr Shapps continues to back the high-speed rail project despite the collapse in demand for travel caused by the
Mechan Given Safety Accolade by Siemens Mobility
Sheffield-based Mechan has received recognition from one of the world’s largest rail industry companies for its positive impact on the safety of depot workers. The heavy lifting and handling specialist won the Contribution to Safety and Quality (Supplier) award at Siemens Mobility’s recent UK Supplier Conference. Mechan was presented with the award
PREVIEW: February issue of The Railway Magazine
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine takes you behind the scenes with the Royal Train, plus the COVID-19 pandemic leaves Eurostar on the brink of collapse. Here’s what
Disruption set to continue after landslip near Rugby
US Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
On 2 February the United States Senate confirmed Pete Buttigieg as the new transportation secretary for the Biden Administration. The vote was 86 in favour, 13 against, 1 abstention. All 48 Democratic senators and both Independents voted Yea, while 36 of the Republican senators voted Yea, with the remaining 14 voting
Case Study: Mainline Rehabilitation Using TrackTex
Geofabrics Case Study: Mainline Rehabilitation Using TrackTex – Cook MN Project Information: Location – Cook MN Owner – Canadian National Engineer – Janna Solop Contractor – Lakehead Constructors Technical Description – Product: TrackTex (82ft x 12.7ft) When Canadian National reported continuous resurfacing issues caused by mud-pumping on a section of mainline track in Cook MN, the use
Alstom to Equip 13 DB Cargo Freight Locomotives with ETCS
Alstom has won a contract to equip 13 DB Cargo freight locomotives with ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 signalling technology. One of the locomotives to undergo the ETCS upgrade The locomotives are to haul freight trains between Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The electric freight locomotives, DB EG 3100 series, will receive
HS2 chairman resigns, while Euston protestors dig in
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Siemens Mobility to Supply 31 Regional Trains to DB Regio Bayern
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Amtrak Tests New Siemens Mobility Venture Railcars
Amtrak is testing its new railcars, which are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California. Among other things, the tests were check the positive train control systems at track speeds. Amtrak testing its new railcars, manufactured by Siemens Mobility © Amtrak | Marc Glucksman The central car is a railcar from Amtrak’s existing
Hitachi Rail Successfully Tests First Battery-Powered Tram
Hitachi Rail has tested its first battery-powered tram in Florence, Italy. Most trams run under overhead wires, which come with a greater initial capital outlay and are visually unattractive. Battery trams can reduce the visual impact in urban areas, which is especially interesting in historic city centres such as Florence. Hitachi Rail’s