Northern Introduces Remote Engine Monitoring on Class 170 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20240 Northern and Porterbrook have implemented real-time remote engine monitoring on the Class 170 Turbostar trains operating across Yorkshire. This new remote condition monitoring (RCM) system was developed by Instrumentel and installed by Derby Engineering Unit at the Neville Hill TrainCare Centre in West Yorkshire. The digital system is part of Northern’s Intelligent
UK: Porterbrook to Electrify Track at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20240 Porterbrook has confirmed its latest plans to renew and electrify the 3.5-kilometre track at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire. This upgrade follows the company’s purchase of the site, which was completed last month. Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre © Porterbrook Work on this development is expected to conclude at the end
Porterbrooks Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter (RCC) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre. This technology could enable battery charging on non-electrified sections of the UK rail network using a 25kV power supply. It will be installed at Porterbrook’s Long Marston
First of c2c’s Class 720 Aventra Trains Enter Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 The first of c2c’s new fleet of Class 720 trains, leased from Porterbrook, have entered passenger service. Additional units will begin operations as driver training progresses. c2c’s former Managing Director Julian Drury was overwhelmed to see the first Class 720 unit had been named after him. UK-built, the new trains are designed to
DfT-Funded Project Reduces NOx Emissions from Diesel Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20230 A feasibility project led by Porterbrook and Eminox to develop an exhaust after-treatment system (EATS) has delivered positive results during its first phase. The First of a Kind 2022 (FOAK) project was funded by the Department for Transport (DfT) to help reduce NOx emissions in enclosed stations. In its first phase, the project
GTR Upgrades Southern Railway’s Electrostar Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has completed the modernisation of Southern Railway’s 75 Class 377/4 Electrostar trains. The upgraded features include passenger conveniences such as information screens and at-seat charging points, as well as engineering factors that will streamline maintenance and improve reliability. In addition, energy-saving LED lighting and passenger-counting systems have
First JNA-X Box Wagons Arrive in UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Porterbrook has announced that the first 25 new JNA-X Box Wagons have arrived in the UK and are now on lease with GB Railfreight (GBRf). The wagons were assembled in Romania and passed an inspection process in London ahead of their handover to GBRf. The new wagons have a box structure fabricated
UK: Class 43 ETCS Testing Successfully Completed for East Coast Digital Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 ETCS testing for Class 43 trains has been successfully completed, marking the achievement of a new milestone for the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). The Class 43 power cars were fitted and tested as part of Network Rail’s New Measurement Train, which carries out essential infrastructure monitoring work. Fitment of ETCS
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
First JNA-X Box Wagon Rolls Off Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 The first JNA-X Box Wagon prototype has rolled off Greenbrier’s production line in Romania. Porterbrook, GB Railfreight and Greenbrier shared the first picture of the brand new JNA-X Box Wagon © Porterbrook The wagon, which is fitted with track-friendly bogies, has been designed to optimise the unladen weight, volume capacity and payload and
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
Level 2 Testing Complete on Porterbrook Power Cars Retrofitted with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 Porterbrook has announced that successful Level 2 testing is complete on three Class 43 power cars retrofitted with the European Train Control System (ETCS). This achievement advances the UK’s Digital Railway Programme that aims to remove trackside signalling in favour of ETCS in-cab signalling technology, which will help train operators to
GB Railfreight and Porterbrook to Build 50 New Wagons Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 Freight operator GB Railfreight and rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook have announced they will partner on manufacturing 50 new Greenbrier box wagons. The two companies have worked together for 15 years. Both estimate that there will be substantial growth in the rail freight sector, citing research by IPEX on the UK market
Storm-battered Cambrian Line to reopen next month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 A storm-damaged section of the Cambrian Line in mid-Wales is being repaired, and Network Rail is hoping to reopen the route in the first week of April. Three major storms in quick succession in February washed away ballast over an 800m stretch near Welshpool, and Network Rail engineers have rebuilding
Hitachi Rail Trials Condition Monitoring Tech in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Hitachi Rail and its subsidiary Perpetuum have won a contract with Network Rail to develop a digital rail product that first monitors and then predicts sections of track that (will) affect ride quality and require maintenance. This monitoring equipment is being installed on trains running in Scotland, including those on the
RMT stages first of four TransPennine strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 Conductors on TransPennine Express have staged their first Sunday strike, in a dispute over pay. Unless there is a breakthrough in the meantime, strikes have also been called for the next three Sundays. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Our members refuse to be treated unfairly and will be continuing
Chiltern introduces hybrid battery train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 A HYBRID diesel-battery train is now carrying passengers on Chiltern Railways. The HybridFLEX, a converted two-car Class 168 unit fitted with a Rolls Royce MTU hybrid drive, is the product of a four-year partnership between Chiltern Railways, Porterbrook and Rolls-Royce. The train is the first battery-diesel in Britain which is capable
3Squared to Host Exclusive ‘Creating a Culture for Innovation’ Event Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20210 3Squared to Host Exclusive ‘Creating a Culture for Innovation’ Event with the Rail Innovation Group (RIG) And Porterbrook at Sheffield HQ Rail technology and software development consultancy 3Squared are excited to announce details of their exclusive in-person event with industry community group Rail Innovation Group (RIG) and rolling stock experts Porterbrook, at their office in the
Porterbrook Takes Over Long Marston Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Porterbrook, one of the UK’s ROSCOs (rolling stock owner), has taken the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre into its portfolio. The site comprises 135 acres with a 2-mile circular test track and more than 12 miles of train storage facilities. The site is also connected to the national rail network. Having taken
COP26: Network Rail and Porterbrook to showcase sustainable trains of the future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20210 Photos: Network Rail/Porterbrook Network Rail have announced a partnership with Porterbrook to showcase Britain’s low-carbon train technology at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). Glasgow will host COP26 on November 1-12 later this year in an effort to bring countries together to accelerate action towards tackling climate change. Also see The hydrogen-powered HydroFLEX
In Depth: The Government’s Plans to Reform Britain’s Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20210 On 20 May 2021 the UK government published Great British Railways – The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail. The positive take-away is, many of the ideas in this white paper are broadly good and show a real awareness of the problems the sector faces. Some Background The Williams Rail Review was originally launched in
Porterbrook donates Class 43 HST power car to National Railway Museum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 Porterbrook has announced the donation of record-breaking HST power car 43102 to the National Railway Museum. In 1987 the power car broke the world speed record for a diesel-powered train, reaching 148.5mph between Northallerton and York. Decommissioned after 39 years’ frontline service it will find a new home at Locomotion
Volunteers launch conversion of first hydrogen shunter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20210 YOUNG volunteers have started to strip down a Class 08 diesel shunter in preparation for its conversion to hydrogen power. The project is the first of its kind in Britain, and is the product of a collaboration between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham-based Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and the heritage Severn
Greenbrier to Build 100 Intermodal Twin Wagons for GBRf Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20210 Greenbrier will manufacture 100 60′ intermodal twin wagons for GB Railfreight (GBRf). Rolling stock company Porterbrook will purchase the wagons and lease them to GBRf as part of an agreement between the two parties. Greenbrier will deliver the first batch in August 2022 and supply ten wagons per month after that
East Midlands Railway Retires Its InterCity 125 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20210 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
First of 270 GTR Electrostar Trains Back in Service after Modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20210 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
Win Captain Tom Moore Hornby model in The Railway Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20210 The February issue of The Railway Magazine has some great prizes which must be won. The first prize in a Hornby PB/GBRF NHS-branded Captain Tom Moore Class 66 No. 66731 limited edition, donated by Porterbrook. The second prize is the DVD of Britain’s Railways – The Golden Age of the ‘Big Four’
Hitachi unveils plans for battery-powered Intercity Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 THE first intercity train in Britain to use batteries is to be developed by Hitachi and Eversholt Rail, for trial service on the Great Western Main Line. The train will be a conversion of an existing bi-mode GWR Intercity Express, and the result will be a five-car unit which will be
The Next Generation: Condition Based Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20200 Condition Based Maintenance in the Rail Industry Condition based monitoring has been in the rail industry for some time, but we are now moving to the next generation – Condition Based Maintenance. Dr David McGorman, Managing Director of Unipart Technologies Group discusses where we are now – and what the future
OBE for Rail Alliance founder Colin Flack Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20200 THE former soldier who took over a disused military depot and converted it into a major railway test centre has been included in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Colin Flack, who has been awarded the OBE, retired from the army in 2010 with the rank of Colonel, took over the derelict Royal
Hydrogen Train Runs on UK Mainline for the First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20200 The first hydrogen-powered train has begun trial operations on the UK’s mainline rail network. The project is a collaboration between ROSCO Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham. The transport secretary, Grant Shapps MP, joined representatives from both parties on board the HydroFLEX train. This first trail run is the culmination of nearly
UK’s first hydrogen-powered train makes mainline debut Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20200 A hydrogen-powered train has travelled on the UK rail network for the first time. Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham welcomed Transport Secretary Grant Shapps aboard HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-powered train, as it started operational trials on the mainline railway. Today’s trials of HydroFLEX, which have been supported with a £750,000
GTR and Porterbrook unveil £55 million fleet modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20200 TRAINS built just five years ago are among those set to be upgraded at Selhurst Depot as part of a £55 million fleet modernisation programme announced by Govia Thameslink Railway and leasing company Porterbrook. The newest of the 270 electric multiple units in the programme are more than 50 Bombardier ‘Electrostar’
First tri-mode trains to be seen next year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20200 THE first tri-mode train in Britain is set to enter service with GWR early in 2021. The operator has received the first example of a Class 769 unit, which is a conversion of a former Thameslink dual-voltage Class 319 unit with the addition of diesel power. The project has been sponsored by
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. BEN JONES looks at what we’ll be seeing on the rails over the next few years and how it will affect existing trains. If you keep an eye on the
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
Porterbrook Receives Funding for Emissions Reduction Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20200 The purpose of this trial is to see if this technology can bring about a reduction in carbon dioxide, particulate matter, hydrocarbons and nitrous oxide emissions in these trains, bringing about an environmental benefit without replacing rolling stock. Passengers, staff and communities will also benefit from the improved air quality. This
Porterbrook Continues Successful ETCS Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20200 Unlike previous testing, this suite was of course conducted under the difficult conditions of the coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing meant that temporary remote monitoring equipment was installed. This connected the driver’s cab with the passenger area where the test team was situated. Forward-facing cameras were installed in the cab above the
Pacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20200 Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has acquired a pair of Class 144 Pacer diesel railbuses from Porterbrook leasing. Nos. 144006/7 travelled under their own power by rail to Gobowen from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway on Friday, May 22, saving four separate lorry moves. <img data-attachment-id="14806" data-permalink="https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk/14804/pacers-delivered-to-gobowen-for-cambrian-heritage-railways/chr-pacer1/" data-orig-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pacers-delivered-to-gobowen-for-cambrian-heritage-railways.jpg" data-orig-size="899,586" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}"
Locomotive Services buys Class 86 and 87 from ETL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20200 TWO former West Coast AC electric locomotives have been bought by Locomotive Services Limited from Electric Traction Ltd (ETL). The last mainline Class 87 – No. 87002 Royal Sovereign – along with 86101 Sir William A Stanier FRS had been hired by ETL to GB Railfreight for working empty stock from the Caledonian
Porterbrook donates two power cars to 125 Group after prototype recall shock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20190 THE 125 Group has experienced the highs and lows of preservation – all in the space of two days. Just 48 hours after the team’s disappointment over the decision by the National Railway Museum to terminate the loan agreement for unique Prototype power car No. 41001, there was a feeling of
TfW: 6500 More Spaces to Improve Capacity in Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20190 Passengers travelling between Cheltenham and Maesteg, and between Cardiff and Ebbw Vale will see the introduction of Bombardier Class 170 DMUs. Constructed between 1998 and 2005, they feature on-board passenger displays, accessible toilets, air-conditioning, wifi and power sockets. Transport for Wales is taking on the Class 170 fleet from Greater
New power research to be aided by veteran train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20190 A VETERAN train which was built by British Rail around 40 years ago is to play a key part in research into alternative power sources. Porterbrook is leasing a redundant diesel High Speed Intercity 125 set to the University of Birmingham, where it will be used to step up an
Northern ‘Pacers’ to nod along until 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Photo: Ben Jones. Arriva Rail North has confirmed that some of its unpopular ‘Pacer’ railbuses will be required beyond the December 31 withdrawal deadline. Delays in the delivery and commissioning of new CAF Class 195 DMUs and Class 331 EMUs, which entered limited public service six months late on July
Porterbrook wins hydrogen race as converted ‘319’ makes public debut Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20190 By Ben Jones THE UK’s first hydrogen-powered main line train moved under its own power for the first time at the ‘Rail Live’ event in June. Porterbrook ‘HydroFLEX’ demonstrator No. 799001, extensively modified from dual-voltage EMU No. 319001, has been fitted with a hydrogen power pack, allowing it to run as
13 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20190 Southeastern rescue deal THE Southeastern franchise has been extended until 10 November at least, after two months of talks between Southeastern’s owner Govia and the Department for Transport. Time had been running out for the negotiations, and without an agreement the DfT would have been forced to take over as ‘operator
Alstom Presents Hydrogen Breeze Train Model at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 Alstom Breeze model at Railtex © Railway-News Alstom has chosen Railtex to present a model of its hydrogen train design, the Breeze train. At their stand at Birmingham’s NEC – S41 – Alstom are presenting a to-scale model of their Breeze train. This is Alstom’s hydrogen train design for the United Kingdom,
Co-operative proposes Wessex open access train service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: Ambitious plans to launch a network of open access regional passenger services in western England are being developed by independent not-for-profit co-operative society GO-OP Co-operative Ltd, which hopes to start operations in summer 2020. GO-OP is proposing to offer at least three direct trains each way per day between Swindon
World rolling stock market – April 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20190 Australia: The NSW government has awarded the RailConnect consortium of Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and UGL Rail a A$130m contract to supply a further 42 double-deck EMUs cars, taking its New Intercity Fleet order to a total of 554 vehicles. This will enable peak services on the South Coast
Firm orders for Hybrid PowerPacks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 EUROPE: Contracts have been signed for Rolls-Royce to supply nine MTU Hybrid PowerPacks to Ireland’s Iarnród Éireann and four to UK leasing company Porterbrook. The firm orders announced on April 16 follows letters of intent announced at InnoTrans 2018. The Hybrid PowerPacks are to be delivered between May 2020 and the end
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
World rolling stock market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20190 Australia: NSW is to ‘fast-track’ the delivery of a further 17 Downer EDI/CRRC Changchun Waratah Series 2 double-deck EMUs for use on the Sydney Trains network from 2020, Minister for Transport Andrew Constance announced on February 6. Meanwhile, the UGL Unipart JV’s contract to provide heavy maintenance and logistics services
Freightliner plans new Ipswich depot – and more Class 90s? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 Freightliner has submitted a planning application to build a new locomotive and wagon maintenance facility at its Ipswich Yard site. The depot will feature a fuelling point, a 54-metre long maintenance shed with overhead cranes, and an inspection pit and a wheel lathe for locomotives and wagons. The new facility