ORR Approves Network Rail’s £43 Billion Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s 43.1 billion GBP plans for Control Period 7 (CP7). These plans span five years from 1 April 2024 and will see 38.5 billion GBP invested in England and Wales and 4.6 billion GBP invested in Scotland to deliver “a safe
ORR Instructs Network Rail to Clear Backlog on Examining Structures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has written to Network Rail to express concerns about its backlog in examining the condition of railway structures such as bridges, tunnels and culverts. These examinations are required at set intervals to ensure faults are detected before issues arise. Failure to conduct examinations on time
Stainless Steel Fasteners: Advantages and Characteristics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Stainless steel fasteners are ideal for a wide range of applications, from construction to plumbing. Due to their strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, they are the most popular choice for many industries. Let’s discover together the main features of this material. The Properties of Stainless Steel Stainless steel is a metal alloy consisting mainly
The Fast-Track to Future-Proof Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 With passengers demanding constant connections while they travel, and transport operators looking to leverage real-time operational data to and from their vehicles, there are an ever-increasing number of onboard devices and systems requiring connectivity. Ensuring that this connectivity is fast, reliable, robust and secure is key to assuring that the industry will be able to
ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 VTC 1031 and nROK 1031 Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications In modern society, providing high-speed public wireless communication is significant in fulfilling commuters’ busy lifestyles. NEXCOM responds by introducing the VTC 1031 and nROK 1031, their compact mid-range vehicle and railway PCs respectively. Equipped with Intel Atom® x6413E processor, I/Os,
Passenger levels continue recovery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 99 per cent of pre-Covid levels on Friday 18 November according to the latest statistics from the Department for Transport, which also said the usage level remained at 97 per cent over the weekend which followed. The DfT is set to publish a
ORR, Güney Galler’e açık erişimi onayladı Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 Açık erişim hizmetleri, bundan iki yıl sonra ilk kez Great Western Ana Hattında çalışmaya başlayacak.Demiryolu ve Karayolu Ofisi, Grand Union Trains tarafından Aralık 2024'ten itibaren Londra, Cardiff ve Carmarthen arasında günde beş tren çalıştırma başvurusunu onayladı. ORR, Network Rail'in yeterli yedek yol olmayacağına dair itirazlarını reddetti. Trenler ayrıca Bristol Parkway, Severn Tünel
KfW Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Financing of EUR 70 million for the site in Butzbach, HesseThe new facility serves to reduce costs and increase quality KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing of EUR 70 million for the construction of a maintenance facility for the Hessische Landesbahn (HLB).
Netherlands: Alstom Demonstrates Fully Autonomous Shunting Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 In partnership with Dutch infrastructure manager, ProRail and Belgian rail freight operator, Lineas, Alstom has demonstrated the highest grade of automation on an autonomous shunting locomotive. This demonstration was completed near Breda in the Netherlands to conclude a series of tests in an ongoing partnership between Alstom, ProRail and Lineas. The project
Avanti under new pressure amid calls for dividend reversal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have shown that Avanti West Coast paid £12 million to its owners FirstGroup and Trenitalia last year. The revelation has prompted calls from Labour for the money to be repaid to taxpayers in the light of Avanti’s poor performance in recent months,
Everything’s Not Lost If You Have Built the Wrong Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: Countries like Japan and Switzerland have long shown that you can develop your existing infrastructure into something more suitable. RM Transit‘s video points
A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Shaping the Traffic Turnaround: A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT With the help of partners LAT is converting a DDR S-Bahn into a modern meeting room and Antonics is supplying the antennas for the unique showroom concept. The LAT Group has developed a modern showroom concept close to the RAW site in Berlin.
RMT members accept ScotRail pay settlement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 General grades members of the RMT at ScotRail have voted to accept an improved pay offer. The union had recommended that its members accept the deal when it was put to a vote, which closed yesterday. The new terms only apply to ScotRail employees and are not applicable to Network
Alstom Awarded New Panama Metro Line 2 Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract with Panama Metro (MPSA) to provide preventive and corrective maintenance for Line 2’s rolling stock, signalling and power supply system. Alstom will provide maintenance for Line 2 of the Panama Metro © Alstom The 21-kilometre-long line has been in operation since April 2019, during which time Alstom
RMT to stage new series of 48-hour strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 The RMT is to stage more National Rail strikes in December and January, after talks between the union and management had failed to produce a new offer. The walkouts by 40,000 staff have been called in pairs of 48-hour strikes separated by one day in each case, when disruption is also
DB to Develop Additional High-Performance Rail Corridors in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has identified routes from Hamburg to Berlin and Emmerich to Oberhausen as key corridors to develop as part of its future high-speed network. In 2025, DB will carry out major upgrades to these line to deliver a high-performance network that offers greater capacity and reliability for passenger and
It Could, Let’s Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 It could, let’s be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week’s Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
Amtrak to Replace Northeast Corridor’s Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Amtrak has announced that it will undertake a major infrastructure project to replace the 116-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in Havre de Grace Maryland. This project is estimated to have a construction cost of at least 1.5 billion USD. The current bridge will be replaced with two new structures, and its overhead
Rail industry braces for another walkout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Drivers’ strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day‘s strike. The Rail Delivery Group’s director
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
VIA Rail to Modernise Maintenance Centres in Toronto and Montréal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 VIA Rail Canada has awarded two contracts for the the modernisation of its maintenance centres in Toronto and Montréal as part of its Corridor Fleet Replacement Program. These upgrades will allow the facilities to become the primary maintenance sites for VIA Rail’s 32 new trains, which were manufactured by Siemens Mobility. A
US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a list of priority projects to advance the improvement and development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC is a commuter and intercity passenger rail network spanning from Boston to Washington, D.C. This Project Inventory will promote transparency on federal priorities for its envisioned
Silver Line Extension Commences Service to Washington Dulles Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 “Our customers have been waiting for this day to come. We’ve heard the excitement from people who took the first train in 1976, and people who became transit enthusiasts from their first ride as a child. For them, and for the region, the completion of the Silver Line means a
Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the extension of the Metro do Porto yellow line in Porto, Portugal. Alstom will develop and equip the new line with signalling and interlocking technology, which will enable real-time monitoring of the light rail vehicles. The engineering,
DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain’s rail network. In partnership with Innovate UK, the DfT has awarded more than 5 million GBP in grants to 24 innovators through the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 competition. This funding will contribute
DfT predicts ‘cleaner, greener, self-charging trains’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Government funding could lead the way to the introduction of self-charging battery trains, according to the Department for Transport. This year’s ‘First of a Kind’ competition has resulted in 24 innovators receiving grants of up to £400,000, as their share of more than £5 million. Other technologies being developed include
India: Alstom to Manufacture 78 Coaches for Chennai Metro Phase II Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has selected Alstom to design, manufacture and commission 78 metro coaches to operate on a 26-kilometre corridor between Poonamallee Bypass and Light House. This second phase of the Chennai Metro will serve 28 stations, 10 of which will be underground. Under a 98 million EUR contract, Alstom
Czech Republic: Škoda to Overhaul 6 Liberec T3 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Three trams from the Liberec fleet are now undergoing a major overhaul at the Škoda production site in Martinov, Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part of a tender for the repair of six T3 units. The work will include repairs to the cabinets and electrical parts of the vehicles, as
London Underground at virtual standstill as RMT staff walk out Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 There are very few trains running on the London Underground today because the RMT is staging a 24-hour strike. Transport for London said it was also not expecting to run any London Overground services on the lines from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford, while both Overground and
Damage to Rutland bridge set to cause weeks of disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 A bridge in Rutland was so seriously damaged by a lorry on 5 November that the railway may be closed between Leicester and Peterborough for the next three weeks, Replacement buses are running and freight trains carrying essential goods are being diverted via London. Fosters Bridge at Ketton crosses the
US: AECOM JV Selected for New Jersey’s GCL Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 AECOM’s South Jersey Transit Partners (SJTP) joint venture with STV Incorporated has been selected to provide engineering and project management services for the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) Light Rail project in New Jersey. The 18-mile corridor will restore passenger service on an existing rail line to improve connectivity in the region, providing
Timetables recover slowly after strikes were cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 Many train operators are running more trains today, after their timetables were slashed in expectation of strikes on Saturday, today and Wednesday. But others are warning that service reductions will continue for now. The RMT cancelled the walkouts on Friday afternoon because talks with Network Rail and the operators are now
Passenger figures continue to recover since Covid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 The number of people travelling on National Rail and the London Underground is continuing to rise, with the demand over some weekends greater than it was before the Covid lockdowns. The quietest day of the week is Monday, with more commuters travelling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are also fewer
Kansas City Southern Breaks Ground on International Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20220 Kansas City Southern (KCS) has celebrated the ground breaking on both sides of its new International Railroad Bridge spanning the Rio Grande river from Laredo, Texas to Nuevo Laredo in Mexico. This new 1,150-foot bridge will be constructed alongside the existing bridge and is expected to be complete by the end
New Connecticut River Bridge to Improve Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Amtrak has announced that in early 2023, it will enter the procurement phase to select a contractor for the construction of a new Connecticut River Bridge, which will improve services on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The new Connecticut River Bridge will be delivered via the design-bid-build delivery method. Amtrak plans to
Transport minister returns to back benches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Dismissed ++ Torbay MP Kevin Foster has been dismissed from his job as minister of state at the Department for Transport. He had only been at the DfT for seven weeks, having been appointed on 7 September. His departure is the latest in a series of replacements of Liz Truss’s ministers
Technical Support for New Monorail Line in Panama City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Ricardo experts to ensure globally-recognised RAMS techniques are applied during design and build of Metro Line 3, a new monorail system for Panama’s metro network. Ricardo has been chosen to provide RAMS support for the construction of Phase One of Panama Metro’s Line 3. The role was awarded by the HPH Consortium,
Fully Automated Cleaning System with Pick and Place System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 A fully automated cleaning system with pick and place system increases productivity and efficiency. The system no longer has to be loaded and unloaded manually and provides a high positioning accuracy with fewer processing errors. A Dutch manufacturer of molded parts for the automotive and electronics industries, the medical sector and general
Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference (IRFC) 2022 The seventh International Railway Forum & Conference took place from 5 to 7 October 2022, in the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague – this time with patronage from the Minister for European Affairs, Mikuláš Bek, PhD, granted within the frame of the
How to Remove Cable Ties Safely from Wiring Harnesses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 How to Remove Cable Ties Safely from Wiring Harnesses without Damaging the Cables Underneath A unique cutting tool now provides a safe way of removing plastic cable ties applied to wiring harnesses and cable assemblies. The EVO cut prevents the inherent risk of damage to the insulation of the bundled cables
ABB to Electrify 730 Kilometres of Rail Track for Lithuanian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 ABB has signed a contract to supply Lithuanian Railways with a 25 kV power solution to electrify 730 kilometres of rail track between Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius and the port city of Klaipeda. This is the company’s largest EU 25 kV rail electrification order to date. 25 kV power solution will help Lithuania
US: Metrolink Arrow to Commence Service in San Bernardino County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and Metrolink are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Arrow service, which is scheduled to start operations on Monday 24 October. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday 21 October at the historic Redlands – Downtown Station in California. Work on delivering
Valley Link Rail to Construct Hydrogen Production Facility in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 The Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority has reached a final agreement with the City of Tracy, California to purchase 200 acres for a green hydrogen production facility as part of the Valley Link Rail project. This announcement follows the authority’s approval of the project’s Hydrogen Production Feasibility Study
RMT members balloted over more walkouts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Members of the RMT are being asked to vote on whether to continue industrial action on the railways between now and April. The ballot closes on 15 November. The RMT has already staged several strikes of staff at Network Rail and most train operators in its dispute over pay and
DB to Set Up 150 Pop-Up Digital Automatic Coupling Workshops Across Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 In order to equip approximately 500,000 freight wagons across Europe with digital automatic coupling (DAC), Deutsche Bahn (DB) plans to complete the retrofit of wagons at pop-up workshops. This will shorten the amount of time wagons are unavailable to customers by completing the work closer to where the freight vehicles are
US: Aventura Station Nears Completion with Placement of Pedestrian Skybridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Brightline and contractor Lemartec have topped off Aventura station in Florida with the placement of a 131-foot-long pedestrian skybridge. This is the final piece of the Aventura station’s structure and connects the station to the platform. The 68-tonne bridge was put into place onto two 41-foot-high vertical transportation towers in an hour
Accessible to All: Overcoming Barriers to Passenger Transport Use Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Accessible to All: Digital Technologies Overcoming Physical and Linguistic Barriers to Passenger Transport Use In this article, we spoke to Sven Koster, Head of New Business Development and Innovation for our GoMedia team, and Lynn Bacigalupo, Project Manager for Icomera in North America, about delivering more accessible passenger transport experiences across
Unite strikes disrupt East Midlands Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 The first of two days of strikes by Unite members will disrupt services on East Midlands Railway today. EMR, which is owned by Abellio, has warned that it will be providing ‘a significantly reduced level of service’ today and tomorrow as a result of the walkouts. No EMR trains will run east
Tallysman Introduces the SSL990XF Antenna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Tallysman introduces the SSL990XF – the smallest and lightest full-band, precision GNSS antenna on the market. Tallysman® Wireless is excited to announce that it has added the housed SSL990XF full-band survey-grade GNSS antenna to its industry-leading line of GNSS products. The SSL990XF utilizes a derivative of Tallysman’s patented VeroStar antenna element to
Handheld Launches RTK Options for Rugged Devices Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Handheld Launches Real Time Kinematic (RTK) Options for Rugged Android Handhelds and Tablets Handheld Group, a Swedish manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the addition of real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning capabilities to three Handheld rugged devices. RTK is used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning
Germany: STRABAG to Upgrade Berlin’s Köpenick Station for Regional Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20220 DB Netz has commissioned STRABAG Rail to upgrade the Berlin-Köpenick rail station to handle regional rail traffic via two new tracks. The station in south-east Berlin is a key component of the city’s overall transport strategy and part of an extensive project to modernise the west-east corridor from Berlin to the
Australia: Forrestfield-Airport Link Opens in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) has commissioned Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport link. New Forrestfield-Airport Link opens © Hitachi Rail Tunnelling for the project was completed in April 2020, followed closely by the start of tracklaying in July of the same year. The link’s opening date was announced this summer. Perth’s first rail line to the city’s
Tunnelling Begins on Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 Tunnel excavation will now begin on Vancouver’s Broadway Subway project. This will extend the city’s Millennium Line by 5.7 kilometres from VCC-Clark Station to Broadway and Arbutus, providing faster, more convenient travel options. Tunnel boring marks milestone for Broadway Subway project © British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Two cylindrical tunnel-boring machines (TBM),
Brightline to Begin Testing Trains at 110mph Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Brightline has announced that it will begin testing trains at speeds of up to 110 miles-per-hour in Martin and St. Lucie Counties from 17 October 2022. This is in preparation for line’s scheduled opening to Orlando in 2023. Brightline currently serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, with stations in Aventura
Barstow, Southern California, to Get New BNSF Integrated Rail Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 BNSF Railway has announced plans to construct an integrated rail complex in Barstow, Southern California. This facility will be the first of its type to be developed by a Class 1 railroad, and will create 20,000 direct and indirect jobs in the area. BNSF to Build New Integrated Rail Complex in Barstow
Sunshine Systems to Deliver Melbourne Airport Rail Construction Package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 Sunshine Systems Alliance has been selected to deliver a major construction package for the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The consortium is comprised of Rail Projects Victoria (RPV), Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), V/Line, Alstom, John Holland, CPB Contractors, KBR and AECOM. KBB views Melbourne Airport Rail as a transformational public transport project Once construction
TALLYMATICS Introduces the TW5390 Smart Antenna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 TALLYMATICS Introduces the TW5390 Smart Antenna with IP-Network and L-Band Augmentation Service Capability Known for precision geolocation applications and equipment, TALLYMATICS Inc., a division of Tallysman Wireless, a Calian company, is excited to introduce its latest Smart Antenna to the market, the TW5390 Smart Antenna with IP-Network and L-Band Augmentation Service
HÜBNER to Supply Up to 1,008 Gangway Systems for Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Up to 1,008 gangway systems for the VDV Tram-Train project – HÜBNER is a partner for the largest order in Stadler’s company history. The HÜBNER Group will be supplying up to 1,008 gangway systems for the largest order in the company history of the rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler. In connection with
Operators warn against all but essential travel as strikes loom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Passengers are being warned by Network Rail and train operators not to attempt to go by train tomorrow, which is the first of several strike days during early October. Tomorrow will see stoppages called by the RMT, ASLEF and TSSA, and the joint effect will come near to closing the network in England.
LA Metro K Line to Open on 7 October Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has announced that the K Line will open to the public at noon on 7 October 2022. The K Line is LA Metro’s seventh rail line. It will initially serve seven new stations between Expo/Crenshaw and Westchester/Veterans in Los Angeles. This will improve connectivity
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal Appointed President of Icomera US Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Icomera, the world’s leading provider of wireless connectivity for transportation, is pleased to announce Gabriel J. Lopez-Bernal as President of Icomera US Inc., responsible for the operational management of the North American business, serving national, regional, and intercity rail, transit, and road markets. Gabriel will lead the team of fifty engineers
Frauscher to Develop a New Generation of Axle Counters in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Frauscher Sensor Technology was awarded with a contract for the development, deployment and maintenance of a new generation of axle counters in France by SNCF Réseau. We are pleased to announce that we have officially won the tender created by SNCF Réseau for the modernisation of the signalling systems deployed on
SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is currently developing a new multiple-unit train concept for the ‘Next Generation Train’ or NGT for short. This is intended to allow trains to travel at up to 400 kilometers per hour. This
Reports say Byford is set to resign from TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford is poised to resign, it has been reported. Mr Byford has just completed the lengthy process of procuring a financial settlement for Transport for London from the government, and was also responsible for providing transport for hundreds of thousands of people who were in London
InnoTrans: Hitachi and Trenitalia Unveil Battery Hybrid Blues Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the tri-mode ‘Blues’ battery hybrid train at InnoTrans 2022. Upon commencing operations in Italy later this year, this will be the first battery hybrid train to enter passenger service in Europe. Luigi Corradi, CEO of Trenitalia and Andrew Barr, Group CEO of Hitachi Rail cut the
HS2 sites protected by controversial High Court decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 The High Court has granted an ‘extensive’ injunction to HS2 Ltd, which will make disrupting construction work or entering HS2 sites without permission a potential contempt of court. Jail sentences can be given in contempt cases. Mr Justice Julian Knowles, sitting in Birmingham, said the terms of the injunction struck ‘a
ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 The rail technology company will highlight new capabilities for global carriers ENSCO Rail, the world’s leading supplier of automated track technology, will attend InnoTrans 2022, September 20-23, at the Messe Berlin ExpoCenter City in Berlin, Germany to showcase its cutting-edge track inspection, maintenance,
The HÜBNER Group Highlights Its Global Presence and a Wide-Ranging Product Portfolio at Innotrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 The HÜBNER Group Highlights Its Global Presence and a Wide-Ranging Product Portfolio at InnoTrans 2022 – Making Mobility Happen – Today. Tomorrow. Together. The HÜBNER Group will be represented at this year’s InnoTrans in Berlin (20 – 23 September) with two booths. In the indoor area (Hall 1.2, Booth 120), the
Portugal: Alstom Opens New Engineering and Innovation Centre in Maia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Alstom has opened a new engineering and innovation centre in Maia, Porto in Portugal. Alstom opens new Engineering and Innovation centre in Portugal © Alstom The site is 460 square metres in size and includes signalling labs, engineering offices, a warehouse and a component repair area for current projects and clients in Portugal. Initially,
Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Taking place from 9 – 11 May 2023 at the NEC, in Birmingham, the UK’s number one event for the entire railway industry will bring together the whole rail community. Railtex 2023 offers a unique opportunity to experience state of
J. Lanfranco & Cie Will Be Attending InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 J. Lanfranco & Cie is a major actor in the sector of safety fasteners for critical assemblies and a leader in the market of high-end security fasteners. We will be happy to meet you again from the 20th to the 23rd of September at the InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin. During the 4
The Power of Digitalisation in Track Equipment Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 The digital monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before a defect causes traffic disruption. There is increasing interest in the potential of condition monitoring to support railway asset management and maintenance. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare, in co-operation with technical experts, data scientists and
New Measures and Investments to Promote Transport in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Peter Füglistaler, Director Swiss Federal Office of Transport, explains how important the role of freight transport in Switzerland is: higher than in other Alpine countries, it responds to a specific political mandate and corresponding promotional measures. This approach helps institutions and communities achieve sustainability targets, improve intermodal supply chains, and contribute
DB and Siemens Test Hydrogen Trains with Mobile Refuelling Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Deutsche Bahn and Siemens have commenced testing for the Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains along with the mobile hydrogen refuelling process. This marks the next milestone in the H2goesRail project. DB CEO Richard Lutz, Siemens CEO Roland Busch and State Secretary Hartmut Höppner are taking part in the first test drive with
Deepest condolences from Railnews Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Rail strikes called for this month have been cancelled as a mark of respect to Her Majesty the Queen, who died at Balmoral Castle yesterday afternoon after a short illness. The RMT, ASLEF and TSSA have called off their planned stoppages, and the Rail Delivery Group said train services would now
Masats Presents Two New Products at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Masats will present two innovative products for the railway sector at InnoTrans. PASD Platform Adaptable Screen Doors (World Premiere) This is an innovative concept of a revolutionary platform barrier system. The system is completely polyvalent and allows the creation of the door opening at any point along the platform right in front
Draft Environmental Document for Palmdale to Burbank Section of California High-Speed Rail Released Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the draft environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the Palmdale to Burbank section of the high-speed rail project in Southern California. This follows on from the release of the final (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section in June. California High-Speed Rail
Data and Maintenance of Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Data and Maintenance of Rolling Stock – How to Get the Most Out of the Combination Digitalisation is strongly making its way to the maintenance of rolling stock and railway infrastructure. Amidst all the hype, it is worth remembering that collecting data is only one part, the essential thing is to
Hydrogen train trials start in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 A former ScotRail Class 314 electric unit converted to hydrogen power is being tested on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway near Linlithgow. The unit was reclassified as Class 614 last October and is the last survivor of the Class 314 fleet, which was built by British Rail. The trials on
1.4 Billion in Funding to Improve US Rail Infrastructure and Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has announced the availability of over 1.4 billion USD (1.39bn EUR) in consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement (CRISI) grant funding. This figure is more than triple the funding from previous years thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The CRISI Programme is overseen by the
Spain: Alstom Receives Order for 10 Coradia Stream Trains from Catalonian Operator FGC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) has ordered 10 Coradia Stream regional trains from Alstom. In line with Alstom’s strategy and FGC’s commitment to promoting sustainable mobility, the new trains will be developed using eco-design criteria for their raw materials, traction systems, energy efficiency and end of life recycling. The contract,
Discover Intel’s Smart Train Collision Avoidance System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 Discover Intel’s Smart Train Collision Avoidance System Intel and its global ecosystem of partners have developed a Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) solution. This safety system for trains and wayside maintenance vehicles offers advanced obstacle monitoring and detection of rail tracks and surrounding environments for potentially hazardous situations. Using a combination
Rail Baltica Appoints Shadow Operator Services Provider Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Rail Baltica AS has signed an agreement with a joint venture consisting of DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, RENFE-Operadora, and Ingeniería y Economía del Transporte to provide the Shadow Operator services for the Rail Baltica high-speed line. The Shadow Operator services agreement is valued at 8 million EUR. It will be
What to Expect from the IRFC 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 What to Expect from Session 2 of the International Rail Forum & Conference 2022 The IRFC 2022 conference will take place from 5 to 7 October – roughly in the middle of the Czech Presidency of the EU Council. It will therefore provide an opportunity to partially assess whether the Czech Republic’s
Caltrain Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Caltrain has reached a new milestone in its electrification project by energising its FMC San Jose traction power substation with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the first time. This is one of the two main substations along the Caltrain corridor, the second being the East Grand substation
On Track Beyond Tomorrow – Your Partner for Life Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 After four years without InnoTrans Berlin, finally in 2022, Frauscher Sensor Technology will be taking part in the event for the ninth time. From 20 to 23 September, the company will present its innovations and new leading concepts under the motto “On track beyond tomorrow. Your partner for life.” Frauscher will be
What Is Going On with Avanti West Coast? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 At the end of September, I am due to travel from London to Liverpool, to cover Labour’s annual conference, and I am already worrying about my train journey. This is of course ridiculous. It is not, however, irrational. That’s because my journey will involve Avanti West Coast, a train operating company
UK: New Freight Route Opens Up in North Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 The Llandudno Junction freight yard in Wales is back in use following extensive renovation work. The yard, which had been unused for several years, has undergone track repairs, points refurbishment and removal of vegetation in order to enable trains to once again travel into and out of the site. The site
No Earth Bonding Ensures TouchSAFE Fencing Saves Time and Money Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 No Earth Bonding Ensures TouchSAFE Fencing Saves Time and Money There are huge cost savings to be made from choosing our TouchSAFE composite palisade fencing over metallic fencing because no earth bonding is required during installation. Traditional metal fencing needs to be bonded to the main earthing system — often at several
British Steel to Exhibit Premium Rail Offering at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 British Steel to Exhibit Premium Rail Offering at InnoTrans 2022 British Steel will be promoting its smart rail products for sustainable track systems at InnoTrans 2022 from 20-23 September at Messe Berlin. After what has been a very challenging period for the exhibition industry and 4 years without its flagship exhibitions, InnoTrans
Abellio UK and Nederlandse Spoorwegen Announce Management Buyout Deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) subsidiary, Abellio UK has announced a management buyout deal that will pave the way for a new UK-based company to take over all of Abellio UK’s existing services. These include four of the UK’s rail passenger services – East Midlands, West Midlands, Greater Anglia and Merseyrail – as
Alstom to Maintain Locomotive Fleet for DB Cargo Netherlands and Belgium Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract with DB Cargo Belgium and DB Cargo Netherlands to maintain a fleet of 60 DE-6400 locomotives. Contract signing in action. L-R: Ghislain Bartholomé, CEO at DB Cargo Belgium, Frank Strik, Managing Director at Alstom Services Benelux and Nanouke Van’t Riet-Visser, CEO/COO at DB Cargo Netherlands © Alstom This
Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has awarded over 233 million USD (231.02m EUR) in funding to 11 projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services across eight US states. This investment comes from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program), which is administered by
Shapps denies he is not involved in rail pay talks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 Transport for London Underground services are being seriously disrupted by another RMT strike today, in a dispute over job security and pensions. Other TfL trains and trams are running, but London Overground started later than usual, DLR services to Bank will not run after 18.30 and Elizabeth Line trains are also
Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in Digital Transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in Digital Transformation When discussing digital innovation and modernising maintenance in the rail industry – and how to ensure we get the best bang for the buck – we keep coming up against the same kind of questions: why do some innovations
DAMM Wins Pune Metro Line 3 and Continues the Success within Public Transportation in India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 DAMM Wins Pune Metro Line 3 and Continues the Success within Public Transportation in India We are proud to announce that the DAMM TetraFlex® TETRA radio communication solution has been selected for the new, prestigious state-of-the-art Pune Metro Rail Line 3 Project by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). Having
Aluminium Honeycomb Uses in Train Interior Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 Aluminium Honeycomb Uses in Train Interior Design Aluminium honeycomb is a lightweight structural material with high strength to weight properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The honeycomb cell shape is based on the hexagonal shape with which the walls of beehives are constructed because the hexagon is
Union accuses DfT of blocking rail pay deal for political reasons Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 The RMT has accused the government of preventing agreement in the long running rail disputes because of its political agenda. Staff are walking out again today at Network Rail and most train operators, and only one in five trains are expected to run, with many lines closed entirely. Operators have been