Austria: Siemens Completes Delivery of 21 Cityjet Trains in Vorarlberg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 Siemens Mobility has completed its delivery of 21 Desiro ML Cityjet trains to ÖBB for operation in Vorarlberg, Austria. This delivery was completed on schedule, with the first units having already covered over 1.7 million kilometres since December 2022. The last of 21 sets from the Desiro ML series was recently transferred
ÖBB to Order Up to 540 Mireo Trains from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20230 ÖBB has awarded a framework agreement to Siemens Mobility to supply up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains. This agreement has a term of ten years and could have a total value of more than 5 billion EUR. The Mireo electric multiple-unit trains are especially eco-friendly thanks to their low energy consumption and
Siemens Mobility and ÖBB Commission Further ETCS in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20230 Siemens Mobility and ÖBB have commissioned the digital European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 on a 57-kilometre route between Linz and Vöcklabruck in Austria. In conjunction with this achievement, the two companies have signed a framework agreement valued at 400 million EUR to further implement ETCS across the nation’s rail
Austria: ÖBB Orders FLIRT Akku Battery Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20230 The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has awarded a contract to Stadler to supply up to 120 FLIRT Akku battery trains. The new vehicles will replace existing diesel trains on the network to enable sustainable operations on partially electrified routes. Prototype of the FLIRT battery from Stadler © Stadler Under this framework agreement, ÖBB has
Austrian Federal Railways Orders 35 Additional Stadler Double Deckers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20230 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has ordered a further 35 new Stadler KISS double-decker multiple units. 14 of these trains are to be deployed on long-distance services, while the remaining 21 KISS trains will carry passengers on local routes. This current order is worth around 600 million EUR. This order is part of
ÖBB Announces Extensive Upgrade for the Vienna S-Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20230 ÖBB is upgrading the Vienna S-Bahn to help improve the travel experience and accommodate a growing number of passengers. By the end of 2027, the main line in Vienna will be modernised and a series of improvements will be implemented on the northern line, the north-west line and the southern line. This
ÖBB Orders an Additional 27 Siemens Desiro ML EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20230 ÖBB has ordered 27 Desiro ML electric multiple units (EMU) from Siemens Mobility for use on regional routes in Austria from 2025. A total of 246 vehicles of this type have now been ordered by ÖBB, with more than 200 already operating successfully throughout Austria. The ÖBB Cityjet trains will travel at
Austria: ÖBB’s Largest Expansion and Investment Programme to Continue Throughout 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20230 The Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is continuing with its largest-ever expansion and investment programme in 2023, announcing 1.2 billion EUR (1.26bn USD) for works in the eastern region. OEBB Cityjet in Wien. © ÖBB Wegscheider In addition to maintenance and modernisation, the focus is primarily on expansion, as more people continue to
ÖBB Begins Operating First Desiro ML in Vorarlberg Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20220 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has begun operating the first Siemens Desiro ML train in its new Vorarlberg fleet between Schruns and Lindau and from Bregenz and Dornbirn to St. Margrethen. The rail company signed a framework agreement with Siemens in August 2021 for 46 Desiro ML series electric multiple units, 21
Austria: Electrification and Modernisation of Rosenthalbahn Completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20220 The electrification of the Rosenthalbahn has been completed, alongside the modernisation of its infrastructure. The project took roughly 50 million EUR (52.59m USD) and a year and a half to finish. Electric rail passenger services between Klagenfurt and Weizelsdorf will begin operation on 11 December. Hollenburg bridge over the river Drau © ÖBB This project
ÖBB and Siemens Mobility Unveil Next-Gen Nightjet Interiors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Siemens Mobility have revealed the interior designs of the next-generation Nightjet sleeping and couchette cars, which focus on improving passenger comfort and privacy. New Nightjet 4-person sleeping compartment © Siemens Mobility The new seven-car Nightjets are made up of two seating cars – a control and multifunction car,
ÖBB Train Tech to Invest €600 Million into Site Modernisation and Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 ÖBB Train Tech has announced it will be investing approximately 600 million EUR (608.99m USD) into its business. This will include the expansion and modernisation of 22 sites across Austria as well as the recruitment of 1,000 new employees over the next five years. The Nightjet hall in Vienna Simmering The company has
ÖBB Launches Freight Connection from Czech Republic to German North Sea Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has launched a new direct service connection between Melnik in the Czech Republic and Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The TransFER service will run once a week on the Melnik-Děčín-Maschen-Hude-Wilhelmshaven route, travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany every Monday and back every Tuesday. Rail Cargo Group states that the TransFER
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Rolls Out 11,000th Intelligent Freight Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has now put its 11,000th smart freight wagon on the rails. RCG – the freight transport division of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) – began the SmartCargo project with A1 and A1 Digital back in 2019, when the partners began to equip RCG’s freight cars with telematics
Austria: ÖBB Begins Planning for Vorarlberg Monastery Arch Double-Track Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 ÖBB-Infrastruktur has begun planning for its double-track expansion of the Vorarlberg monastery arch on the Arlbergbahn line in Austria. ÖBB start planning for the Bludenz monastery arch project The mountain railway connects Vorarlberg with the rest of the country and is one of the main lines in Austrian Federal Railway’s (ÖBB) 5,000-kilometre
Austria: ÖBB Orders 41 KISS Double Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker trains. The order is made up of 20 six-car and 21 four-car EMUs and valued at approximately 600 million euros (653.55m USD). Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker
Digital Automatic Coupling Testing Continues in Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Testing of digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues this month with trials by SBB Cargo in Switzerland. This brings the sector closer to achieving its goal of replacing manual coupling with automatic coupling by 2030. Testing of a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues with trials by SBB
Court Clears Stadler to Deliver on Austrian Federal Railways Tender Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) has today once again chosen Stadler to supply 186 double-decker trains. Last year, Alstom raised an issue with the Austrian Federal Administrative Court regarding an issue with Stadler’s qualified electronic signature. As a result, the court declared the contract null and void and Austrian Federal Railways re-tendered
Two New International Night Train Lines Launched in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20210 Two new Nightjet lines are launching in Europe, providing night-time rail travel between Vienna – Munich – Paris and Zurich – Cologne – Amsterdam. OEBB Nightjet train © OEBB First announced in October, the new lines have come to fruition through a partnership between Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn (DB), SNCF and
Stadler EuroDual Locomotive Now Approved in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20210 The Stadler-built EuroDual locomotive has been approved for operations in Austria, a process Swiss-based leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP) was significantly involved in. ELP obtained the approval of the locomotive in Austria based on the 4th railway package (a set of changes to EU regulations aimed at liberalising the rail
Stadler to Appeal Against Austrian Court’s Decision to Nullify OEBB Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20210 Stadler is to appeal against the Austrian Federal Administrative Court’s decision to nullify a contract the Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) had awarded the Swiss rolling stock manufacturer. This was for the manufacture and delivery of up to 186 double-decker multiple units. The court declared the award null and void due to an
New Vienna – Munich – Paris Night Train Comes into Service this December Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 A new night train travelling between Vienna and Paris will come into service this December. The Nightjet is a collaboration between the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), SNCF and Deutsche Bahn, with the direct train to Paris reviving the history of the Orient Express, which was on this connection until 2007. OEBB Nightjet
Austrian Federal Railways Orders 21 Further Siemens Desiro ML Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20210 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) has ordered an additional 21 Desiro ML trains from manufacturer Siemens Mobility. Wanting to expand its existing fleet of commuter and regional trains, OEBB has ordered a further 21 Desiro ML trains. These multiple units will comprise four cars with more than 290 seats and 2 wheelchair
Austrian Federal Railways Orders Additional Night Trains from Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20210 Siemens Mobility and Austrian Federal Railways signed a framework agreement for the delivery of day and night trains in 2018. The first call from this agreement was for 13 Nightjets. These are currently being built by Siemens Mobility in Vienna. The first trains from this set will run services from
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Doubles Transport of Goods on New Silk Road Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 The Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is continuing to expand its activities on the New Silk Road. In 2020 the group transported approximately 70,000 TEUs to and from China, doubling that of 2019. It has also increased the number of freight trains on the New Silk Road to
OEBB and DB Present Brenner Base Tunnel Northern Approach Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20210 A milestone for the Brenner Base Tunnel project: Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) have presented the northern approach route for the tunnel through the Alps. The northern approach route – a new railway line – will measure 54km in length, of which 60 percent will be under ground. Deutsche Bahn
New European Rail Freight Connection between Belgium and Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20210 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
OEBB and Siemens Unveil Exterior Design of New Nightjet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20210 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
Stadler to Deliver Rescue Trains to OEBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20210 Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for up to 20 new fire-fighting and rescue trains. At the same time OEBB has placed an order for an initial five units. Stadler and the infrastructure arm of OEBB signed a framework agreement on the development, manufacture, delivery and
New Night Trains in Europe from 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20200 Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, OEBB (Austrian Federal Railways) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) have agreed to further collaboration to expand the network of international passenger night trains in Europe. This aim was agreed during the conference of European transport ministers by the four rail bosses Dr Richard Lutz (DB), Andreas Matthä (OEBB),
Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Completes 3 Months in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20200 The iLint has been undergoing testing in regular passenger service on OEBB’s regional lines for the past three months and this has been successful. These positive test results follow the Coradia iLint hydrogen fuel cell train’s official approval from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
Digital Automatic Coupling Project Enters Test Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20200 The digital automatic coupling project launched by the German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure earlier this year has entered the test phase. Following the initial phase of fitting 12 freight wagons with four different DAC prototypes, the wagons will now undergo 440 individual tests, which will inform which of the
OEBB and Alstom Test Hydrogen Train in Passenger Service in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20200 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is testing Alstom’s hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, in passenger service during a ten-week test phase that will run until 26 November 2020. This is the first time the hydrogen train is carrying passengers in Austria. The iLint is replacing a diesel multiple unit and will operate
OEBB Sleeper Trains to Resume across Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20200 Austrian Federal Railways says its OEBB Nightjet trains will resume services from 26 June. International sleeper train services were halted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the biggest provider of sleeper services is able to offer this environmentally friendly way of travelling around Europe again. Cities such as Dusseldorf, Hamburg
Swiss Rail Operators to Resume Full Service Levels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20200 SBB says the only exceptions to its regular timetable are sleeper services and a few connections during the busiest travel times. These should return after the summer holidays. The number of passengers has increased steadily in line with service resumption, SBB has said. Most cross-border regional services have started up again
OEBB: Rail Freight Best Option in Light of Road Freight Restrictions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20200 Increased Capacity for Essity Austria There is also an increased demand for toilet paper. The sanitary goods manufacturer Essity Austria is meeting this demand by producing record quantities. The current delivery record lies at 6,000 pallets and the national and international supply of this product is being ensured by a 15
Coronavirus: International Rail Services with Czech Republic Stopped Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20200 Deutsche Bahn Services to Czech Republic On 12 March Deutsche Bahn announced that starting on 14 March it would stop its EC connection between Hamburg and Prague via Berlin and Dresden. Two of its international bus services into Czech Republic are also affected. OEBB Services to Czech Republic and Slovakia As a result of
Passenger Rail Services between Austria and Italy Suspended Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20200 OEBB long-distance services into Italy will now halt in Innsbruck or Villach. Night trains to/from Italy will start/stop in Villach. There will be no local passenger rail services crossing between Austria and Italy. OEBB says all passengers with tickets for travel dates between now and 3 April can get a
Industry Insider Week 9 2020 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20200 Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO | Business Rail Baltica Estonia, part of the Rail Baltica Global Project, has appointed Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO. The appointment became effective on 1 March. His background lies in the telecommunications and IT sectors. Read more | Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO British Stations
OEBB Invests €460m in Styria’s Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20200 On the Kärnten side the last remaining tunnel-boring machine (TBM) ‘Kora’ is working on the final kilometre to complete the second breakthrough. On the Styrian side, meanwhile, the interior fit-out is progressing full steam ahead; around 40 percent of the inner shell is already complete. The breakthrough of the second
OEBB Makes Neulengbach Station Accessible Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20200 Another central component will the tactile guidance system for the visually impaired. OEBB will further install new platform roofs and waiting rooms on both platforms, which will protect passengers from heat, the cold, rain, snowfall and wind, making their dwell time more pleasant overall. The existing access routes for passengers and the
Industry Insider Week 3 2020 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20200 Rail Associations Sign Digital Automatic Coupling Charter | Science & Technology VPI, Allianz pro Schiene, NEE, VDB, VDV and UIP signed the Charter on Digital Automatic Coupling in Hamburg on 14 January. These associations are convinced that a strong rail freight sector needs digital automatic coupling. It will encourage a shift
First Fully Modernised OEBB Double-Decker in Cityjet Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20200 The Head of Local and Regional Rail at OEBB, Roman Miklautz, and OEBB’s Regional Manager Michael Elsner presented the first new double-decker together with Ludwig Schleritzko, Government Member in charge of Mobility for Lower Austria. OEBB Double-Decker Modernisation Programme To keep up with passenger expectation, the double deckers are all being fitted
Industry Insider Week 2 2020 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20200 South Wales Metro Infrastructure Hub Opens | Infrastructure Transport for Wales has opened the South Wales Infrastructure Hub in Treforest. The hub, which contains both distribution facilities and management offices, will help deliver the next phase of transforming the valley railway lines as part of the South Wales Metro project. This
OEBB Cityjet Eco to Be Deployed in Greater Vienna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20200 Since September 2019 OEBB has been testing the Cityjet Eco in passenger operations to gain insights in order to develop a series-production version. Starting on 13 January 2020 OEBB will test the prototype train in the Vienna area for a period of two months. OEBB and Siemens Mobility have been investing
Industry Insider Week 47 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 Alstom Signs 10-Year ETCS Maintenance Contract with SBB | Rolling Stock Alstom has signed a ten-year maintenance contract for on-board ETCS equipment with Swiss operator SBB. This is Alstom’s second contract with SBB. This current contract, which includes an option to extend by five years, is worth 25 million euros. Read more
OEBB Tests Cityjet Eco with Positive Results Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20190 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) and Siemens Mobility have developed an environmentally friendly train that is a hybrid electric-battery multiple unit: the Cityjet eco. The first runs of the Cityjet eco in real passenger operations have brought valuable insights and give a positive prognosis for the future. OEBB Cityjet Eco Testing Between 17
Gail Valley Railway Electrification Almost Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20190 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) has been electrifying the Gail Valley Railway (Gailtalbahn). Now, the project is entering its final phase. Following a construction period of almost two years, OEBB has modernised the route and put in place all of the electrification infrastructure. The last bits of work along the tracks and
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
SBB and ÖBB to strengthen overnight services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 EUROPE: Citing a significant increase in demand for international passenger services during the first half of 2019, Swiss Federal Railways announced on August 19 that it intended to strengthen its long-term co-operation with Austria’s ÖBB and expand the provision of both daytime and overnight trains. Suggesting that increased awareness of climate
New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) says the new electronic interlocking at Linz Station has successfully entered service. It has been connected to the railway network for ten days now. OEBB implemented the major project without a hitch. The infrastructure arm of Austrian Federal Railways, ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, connected the new electronic interlocking (signal
Industry Insider Week 27 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 27 for 01–05 July 2019: Siemens Mobility Avenio tram for Munich © www.siemens.com/press Infrastructure DART station on the Blue Line © Michael Barera under licence Dallas Light Rail Gets 60 Million Grant from FTA
OEBB Increases Rockfall and Avalanche Protections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 Austria: OEBB is installing new protections for railway infrastructure against rockfall and avalanches. It is also repairing existing facilities that became damaged last winter. Austria: rockfall and avalanche protection © OEBBOEBB is building a structure 150m long and up to 5m high to protect railway infrastructure at the Lueg Pass. The
SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore on the Rail Freight Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 German-born SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore gave his views on the Ceneri Base Tunnel, the New Rail Link through the Alps, ETCS and more in an interview for the SBB blog. You can read the full interview on the SBB Cargo blog here. First SBB Cargo freight train in the
Industry Insider Week 19 – 11 Must Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 19 for 06–10 May 2019: Stadler train for BLS © Stadler Events Deutsche Bahn celebrates Europe Day 2019 by illuminating Berlin Central Station in the EU flag © DB AG / Oliver Lang Deutsche Bahn
OEBB Presents Plans for New Lower Inn Valley Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20190 In July 2019 OEBB will hand over its plans for the further development of the new Lower Inn Valley railway to the transport department for the environmental impact assessment. This railway line is the northern feeder route to the Brenner Base Tunnel and forms part of the European TEN-T network