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
First C-Series Railcar Leaves Alstom’s Western Australia Facility for Dynamic Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Alstom’s first C-series railcar for Metronet is on its way to the network operator’s Nowergup depot to begin dynamic testing in mid-September. First C-series railcar leaves Alstom’s Bellevue facility to begin dynamic testing © Alstom Having completed high-voltage testing at Alstom’s Bellvue facility, the railcar will now undergo dynamic testing on its braking and
October Opening Announced for Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Testing and commissioning of Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport Link has entered its final stages, and driver training has begun. With this landmark reached, Metronet has announced that operations will begin on 9 October. Opening date set for Metronet ForrestField-Airport link © Metronet Tunnelling for the project was completed in April 2020, followed closely by the start
Nokia Selected by Western Australia’s PTA to Modernise Rail Communications in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 Nokia Selected by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia to Modernise Rail Communications in Perth with Private Wireless and IP/MPLS Technologies Nokia will upgrade PTA’s railway communication system with private wireless and mission critical IP/MPLS covering 250 km of railway track and tunnelsThe project package includes designing and building and
World’s First Fully Automated Heavy-Haul Rail System Sees 10% Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system, AutoHaul™, in Australia has been expanded by 166km to connect the Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine to the existing network. The AutoHaul™ network has gone from 1,700km to 1,866km as part of the greenfield mine development in Western Australia. The AutoHaul™ network
Train Manufacturing Restarts in Western Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20210 Alstom has begun operations at METRONET’s brand new train manufacturing facility in Bellevue, Perth, Western Australia (WA). This is a watershed moment for rail manufacturing in the state, as this project effectively heralds the restarting of the industry here. Opening of METRONET’s train manufacturing facility in Western Australia The project will see the
New Construction Type of Push Buttons for Glass Doors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20210 TSL-ESCHA’s door opening push button PK52 is now available for installation in glass doors of buses and trains. San Francisco (USA), Calgary (Canada), West Midlands (UK), Stockholm (Sweden), Hamburg (Germany), Minsk (Belarus), Moscow (Russia) – PK52 door opening push buttons are spread across the globe in a wide range of vehicles.
Main line blocked by derailment near Dalwhinnie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20210 THE line between Perth and Inverness is blocked by a derailed HST, which came to grief near Dalwhinnie in the small hours of Saturday morning. The five-car set was running at low speed under test when one power car became derailed, along with one bogie of the adjacent Mk3 trailer. It
Delivering a bigger, better railway for Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20200 With new and refurbished trains on the way, a rolling programme of electrification, and a devolved Government committed to further expansion, Scotland is showing other regions of the UK how to deliver a better railway. Ben Jones met ScotRail Alliance MD Alex Hynes to find out what is in store
Water troughs: Simple, revolutionary invention for long-distance rail travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20200 Making a splash: It was a relatively simple invention yet it revolutionised long-distance train travel for more than a century. Consultant Editor Nick Pigott dips into the subject of water troughs. IT’S a hot summer’s day in the steam era and you are relaxing in a Pullman car speeding along the East
Network Rail signals end of the line for diesel trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20200 A NEW report from Network Rail is setting out plans for the future railway, and it reveals that the last diesel trains could be withdrawn or converted to other forms of traction within three decades or less. The report, an ‘interim business case’, sets out the strategy for decarbonising the network.
Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20200 The scene near Stonehaven. Photo: STV News An investigation has begun into the derailment of a passenger train near Stonehaven in which three people died and six others injured. The incident involved the 06.48 ScotRail service from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street, which about a mile from Carmont level crossing at
Tracklaying Begins on Forrestfield-Airport Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20200 Australia: Following the completion of tunnelling works on the Forrestfield-Airport Link in April 2020, tracklaying has now begun on the line with the first kilometre now in place. The project, an investment of 1.86 billion AUD, has got its first kilometre of track near Redcliffe Station. The work is being performed
Tunnelling Complete on Forrestfield-Airport Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20200 Forrestfield-Airport Link: Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Sandy broke through at the Bayswater dive structure on 20 April. The TBM, which measures 130m in length, was operational for more than 900 days in varied and at times challenging conditions. For example, it tunnelled under Perth Airport as well as the Swan River. When
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20200 As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
New Australind Railcar Design Unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20200 The current McGowan Government blames the former Liberal National Government for a lack of investment in the Australind rolling stock, saying that this has allowed problems such as a build-up of corrosion to occur, leading to cancelled services. Australind Action Plan In response to passenger feedback, the McGown Government has put into
Industry Insider Week 48 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence | Infrastructure METRONET in Perth, Australia, has commenced the early works for the Joondalup Railway Line extension, which will connect the city to the northern suburbs, terminating in Yanchep. The total length of the extension will be 14.5km. The main construction works will begin in
Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 Perth: METRONET has begun the early works for the extension of the Joondalup Railway Line to northern suburbs, terminating in Yanchep. The Premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan, the Attorney General and Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, and the Western Australia Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, came to turn the first
‘Aberdonian’ success prompts return in 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20190 TORNADO Railtours’ series of Edinburgh to Aberdeen day trips concluded on September 7 after a successful first season, with dates having been announced for next year’s trains. The tours are hauled by ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado and will operate on July 23, September 3 and September 10, offering passengers a diverse selection
Industry Insider Week 39 – 18 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20190 Railway-News spoke to Ted Greener and Ian Jefferies from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) about the future of rail freight and the association’s activities at Railway Interchange 2019. The ARR represent major freight railroads in the US, Canada and Mexico as well as Amtrak and regional commuter railroads. AAR
METRONET Railcar Depot Tender Announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20190 The funds for the railcar assembly facility will come out of the WA railcar budget. The facility itself is to cost 50 million AUD and will mark a return of railcar manufacturing to the state of Western Australia. This goal was part of the Labor Party’s 2017 election campaign. The majority
ScotRail Starts the Conversation about Mental Health Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20190 Trust Your Instincts People are being reminded that if they are concerned about someone they see on the railway or elsewhere they should trust their instincts and act even if it is simply reporting the issue to a member of staff or the police. Suicidal Thoughts Can Often Be Temporary Strike up a
Alstom to supply 252 multiple-unit cars to Western Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Public Transport Authority of Western Australia announced on August 19 that it had selected Alstom Transport Australia as preferred bidder to supply the next generation of electric multiple-units to operate on the Transperth network serving the state capital. Details of the A$1·6bn contract are expected to be finalised by late
Industry Insider Week 26 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 26 for 24–28 June 2019: San Francisco APM guideway © Jef Poskanzer under licence Rolling Stock Coradia Lint for ODEG © Alstom Alstom to Supply 8 Coradia Lint Diesel Trains to ODEG Alstom will be
Perth’s final B-Series EMU delivered as C-Series procurement underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation joint venture has delivered the last of 78 B-Series electric multiple-units ordered by Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority, 15 years after the first was unveiled. The final unit is expected to enter service on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines in early July. An initial 31
Last of 30 B-Series Trains for Transperth Delivered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 The Bombardier-EDI Downer joint venture, EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation Pty Ltd, has delivered the last of 30 B-Series electric multiple units to Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority (PTA). Bombardier-EDI Downer JV celebrates delivery of final B-Series EMU © Bombardier Transportation The contract for the 30 railcars dates back to 2016. The Minister
Tornado returns to action with Scottish adventures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 Peppercorn ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado made its return to railtour action with March 3’s ‘Auld Reekie’ from York to Edinburgh, having successfully completed a loaded test run from Ferryhill to Carnforth on March 1. There was disappointment later in the day when Class 55 No. D9009 Alycidon failed on the return