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Alstom Wins Prize for World-First: ATO Testing for Regional Trains
Innovation Prize The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy issues innovation prizes for outstanding real-world laboratories to reward innovative ideas. The competition was launched for the first time on 2 December 2019. On 26 May 2020 the nine winners were announced. All of the recipients are performing real-world testing of innovations
Siemens Mobility Wins Stockholm Metro Electrification Contract
The Stockholm Extended Metro Administration has awarded Siemens Mobility the contract to deliver the rectifier and network substations for the expansion of the Stockholm Metro. This contract is part of the extension works on the yellow metro line, which will run from Odenplan to Arenastaden, and an extension of the blue
DART Selects Alstom to Upgrade SCADA System
The board of Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has approved a contract with Alstom (Alstom Signalling Operations LLC) for the upgrade of its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. DART’s SCADA system was installed in 1996. As part of the contract, Alstom will replace software, servers, workstations, tunnel ventilation control
YHT seferleri yeniden başladı: ‘Bilet ücretlerinde herhangi bir artış söz konusu değildir’
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferlerinin yeniden başlatılması dolayısıyla Ankara YHT Gar'da düzenlenen törene katıldı. Bilet almaya gelen yolcularla sohbet eden Bakan Karaismailoğlu, daha sonra yaptığı konuşmada, tren seferlerinin, normalleşme süreciyle bu sabah yeniden başlatıldığını belirterek ilk seferin Ankara'dan İstanbul'a gerçekleştirildiğini ifade etti. Kovid-19
Kovid-19 nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferleri yeniden başladı
❮❯ Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu (solda), yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferlerinin yeniden başlatılması dolayısıyla Ankara YHT Gar'da düzenlenen törene katıldı. Karaismailoğlu, Ankara'dan İstanbul'a hareket eden yolcu trenini uğurladı. ( Esra Hacioğlu - Anadolu Ajansı ) Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle
Ankara-Sivas YHT hattında sona doğru
Sivas Valisi Salih Ayhan, Ankara-Sivas YHT Hattı Eşmebaşı Tüneli inşaatında incelemelerde bulundu. İncelemenin ardından basın mensuplarına açıklama yapan Ayhan, Ankara- Sivas YHT inşaatının en önemli çalışma noktalarından birisinin Esmebaşı Tüneli olduğunu söyledi. Bu bölgenin Sivas ile Yerköy arasında altyapısı bitmeyen tek nokta olduğunu belirten Ayhan, "3 Mart'ta 100 metrelik bir alanda göçük
Daktronics LED Display Installation for SBB
Today, Switzerland’s largest travel and transport company has installed more than 50 LED video displays at nearly 20 locations. All of these signs have one thing in common – Daktronics. Most recently, in 2019, a massive LED display featuring 4-millimetre line spacing was installed at Lucerne Station. The display is
Network Rail Unveils Dawlish Sea Wall Plans
“The Department for Transport and Network Rail have been working tirelessly to determine what needs to be done in order to protect this vital transport artery for Devon and Cornwall, in a way that works for Dawlish. Completing the Government’s £80m investment will protect the railway and improve facilities for
Bakan Karaismailoğlu Ankara-Sivas YHT şantiyesinde incelemelerde bulundu
Bakanlıktan yapılan yazılı açıklamaya göre Karaismailoğlu, Ankara-Sivas YHT Hattı Elmadağ Şantiyesi'nde incelemelerde bulundu. İşçilerle bayramlaşan Karaismailoğlu, proje tamamlandığında iki şehir arasındaki 393 kilometrelik mesafenin 12 saat yerine 2 saatte alınacağını bildirdi. Karaismailoğlu, ulaşım altyapı çalışmalarının sürdürüldüğü bine yakın şantiyede yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgınına karşı Bilim Kurulunun tavsiyelerine tam anlamıyla uyulduğunu aktardı. Şantiyelerde,
Contracts Awarded for Major Metronet Projects
“In times like these it's important we continue to progress the projects that will provide work for local businesses and keep workers in their jobs. This will ultimately support the State's wider economy. “This year alone we have six METRONET projects underway, creating thousands of local jobs and creating opportunities for
HS2 Adopts Emissions Identification Scheme as Green Measure
Pacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways
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"}"
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
WEBINAR: Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects in the Middle East
Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects in the Middle East with McCulloch Rail Solutions Unipart Rail is now accepting registrations for its webinar “Transforming Rail movement and track construction projects in the Middle East with McCulloch Rail solutions”. The webinar is taking place on Thursday 11th June 2020 at 1pm Arabia Standard Time (11am GMT). REGISTER
HS2: ‘Largest new railway station ever’ plans approved
HS2 west-London super hub, Old Oak Common. All photos: HS2 Ltd The HS2 west-London super hub, Old Oak Common, has had its planning application approved by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation yesterday. Work can now progress on building what is set to be the largest new railway station ever
Ceneri Base Tunnel Opening to Go Ahead in September
Konya-Karaman hızlı tren hattının yıl sonunda açılması planlanıyor
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, bir dizi programa katılmak üzere geldiği Konya'da, Karaman-Ulukışla Hızlı Tren Projesi'nin T1 Tüneli'nde inceleme yaparak brifing aldı. İncelemenin ardından bir açıklama yapan Karaismailoğlu, Türkiye'nin demir yolu konusunda büyük bir atılım içerisinde olduğunu söyledi. Projenin son durumuyla ilgili bilgiler aldıklarını dile getiren Karaismailoğlu, şunları kaydetti: "Konya-Karaman hattımızın uzunluğu
Bakan Karaismailoğlu, Karaman-Ulukışla Hızlı Tren Projesi’nin Ereğli şantiyesinde …
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, "Türkiye genelinde mevcut 3 binin üzerindeki şantiyemizde Kovid-19 sürecinde tüm tedbirlerimizi aldık. Şantiyelerimizi yeniden dizayn ettik." dedi. Karaismailoğlu, bir dizi programlara katılmak üzere geldiği Konya'da, Karaman-Ulukışla Hızlı Tren Projesi'nin Ereğli şantiyesinde inceleme yaparak brifing aldı. İftarda işçi ve mühendislerle bir araya gelen Karaismailoğlu, yaptığı konuşmada,
20 May: news in brief
Rail graffiti attacks rise during lockdown THE number of rail vehicles being attacked by graffiti vandals has risen since the lockdown started in March, according to West Midlands Trains. The latest of a number of incidents affecting WMT trains and depots was discovered at Coventry yesterday. WMT said the vandalism meant
HS2 ‘off course’ report welcomed by critics
RB Estonia Calls for Tenders to Design the Muuga Multimodal Freight Terminal
RB Estonia, the national implementing body for the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, has launched a call for tenders for the design of the Muuga multimodal freight terminal. The Muuga terminal will be the only Rail Baltica cargo terminal connected to the harbour. The design brief for the Muuga intermodal freight terminal
Government yields and bails out TfL with up to £1.9bn
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use
An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
Coronavirus Cashflow: HS2 Speeds Up Payments
Cashflow is one of the major contributors to businesses going under. With the situation being particularly difficult as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, HS2 has made a commitment to expedite payments and to ask that its Tier 1 contractors do the same. HS2 says it has accelerated its supplier payment
More Funds for Izmir Metro Project in Turkey
Turkey’s third-largest city, Izmir, has managed to raise an additional 25 million euros in funding for the expansion of its metro network. Société Générale will provide 25 million euros as a B-loan under the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) A/B syndication structure. These funds are in addition to the
Talgo Financial Outlook Solid Despite Coronavirus
Coronavirus Maintenance activity in Spain dropped by 77 percent from mid-March 2020 and drops occurred in other markets as well. Talgo announced a force majeure temporary workforce restructuring plan for 313 workers and this will remain until the situation returns to normal. Talgo ‘s industrial activity slowed down because of supply chain
Shortlist for 2.6bn CAD Valley Line West Light Rail Project Announced
Three joint ventures have been shortlisted to design and build the Valley Line West Rail Transit project in Edmonton, Canada. This project, which is worth 2.6 billion CAD, is the second stage of the Valley Line, a 27km line that will connect the city’s west and southeast districts. The three shortlisted joint
SMEs Are Vital to HS2 Success
Bombardier to Supply 210 Commuter and Intracity Cars to Delhi
“We are proud to be chosen to deliver India’s flagship regional rapid transit system project which will expand public transport in the national capital and connect adjoining fast-growing cities. Our new trains will be truly designed and manufactured in India, and they will enhance passenger comfort and safety. “This project award
Unipart Rail: Short Term Actions for the Longer Term
Newag Delivers First Dragon 2 Locomotive to Laude Smart Intermodal
The agreement dating to 6 May 2019 covered the delivery of four new six-axle Dragon 2 electric locomotives, including two equipped with a diesel access module. The delivery schedule requires all four locomotives to be delivered by the third quarter of 2020. The contract is co-financed by the Centre for
North’s rail upgrade ‘must not wait for HS2’
Semmering Base Tunnel Reaches Halfway Milestone
Half the Semmering Base Tunnel is Dug Despite the unique working conditions the Semmering Base Tunnel has reached a milestone: taking into account all access routes, shafts and connecting tunnels, a total of 62km of tunnel must be dug for the 27km tunnel. After eight years of digging, the halfway point
Blue Line Extension Opens on Bangkok Metro
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Ltd (BEM), and CH. Karnchang Public Company Ltd have officially opened the Blue Line extension to full passenger revenue service. Siemens Mobility delivered the rolling stock: 35 new three-car trains. It delivered the rail infrastructure, namely 19
FirstClass Skills Training for NCATI
FirstClass Skills Training for National College of Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI) The National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI), has partnered with Depot Safety specialist FirstClass Safety & Control (FCSC) to provide training and demonstration equipment for Depot Protection and Depot Control systems. The first innovative training session was presented at
29 April: news in brief
Virus emergency delayed Network Rail projects NETWORK RAIL has revealed that the current emergency affected its programme of upgrades over the Easter weekend, with 11 out of 23 ‘red’ schemes being reduced or postponed. Work costing £113 million had been planned and projects worth more than £81 million were completed, and
Ulaştırma Bakanı Karaismailoğlu: Halkalı-Kapıkule demiryolu hattı 2023’te hizmete açılacak
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, Halkalı-Kapıkule demiryolu hattı inşaatında incelemelerde bulunarak, AB hibe programıyla gerçekleştirilen projedeki çalışmalara ilişkin bilgi aldı. Asya ile Avrupa arasındaki yük hareketliliği ve taşımacılıkta Türkiye'nin önemli bir köprü olduğuna işaret eden Karaismailoğlu, 'Demir İpek Yolu'nu canlandırmak için Marmaray'ı, Bakü-Tiflis-Kars Demiryolu Hattı'nı devreye aldıklarını hatırlattı. © AA
All TBMs Now Working on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project
Rail Baltica Online Forum: Project a Key Contributor to Economic Recovery
Representatives from RB Rail AS presented the main upcoming tenders, as well as the project timeline and the strategic direction for the construction procurement during the livestream. They also addressed long-term development activities. Rail Baltica stations and timeline © RB Rail AS Job Creation The peak of the construction works on Rail Baltica will
HS2 begin search for lift and escalator suppliers
Photo: HS2 Ltd The search for contractors to design, build and maintain almost 300 state-of-the-art lifts and escalators for HS2’s four major new stations has begun. 168 lifts and 128 escalators will need be fitted in the high speed rail project, providing easy access to hundreds of thousands of people who will
Tunnelling Complete on Forrestfield-Airport Link
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
Here’s what you didn’t know about Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid CBE
SR Merchant Navy Pacific No. 21C11 General Steam Navigation passes Clapham Junction with the ‘Devon Belle’ in August 1947. Photo: COLOUR-RAIL.COM SR 3 / P. Hughes In a historical review of locomotive engineers, Heritage Railway magazine highlights the career of Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid, who succeeded REL Maunsell in 1937. When Richard
21 April: news in brief
Hundreds of retired signallers respond to Network Rail appeal NETWORK RAIL has reported that hundreds of former signallers have responded to its appeal for help during the national emergency. Retired signallers were asked to return to duty while other staff needed to step down temporarily to self-isolate. The returning staff were
Munich: SWM Submits Tram Line Planning Application
Tram Westtangente Overview The Westtangente project will provide relief for the transport situation in Munich’s north. In 2018 122 million passengers bought tram tickets, a rise of one million compared to the previous year. Population growth will further drive up demand for public transport in Bavaria’s capital. It is Munich’s goal
2020 Milestone for MTR East Rail Line Extension
“In the future, the new nine-car train will gradually replace the current twelve-car train. During the operation of the mixed fleet, passengers will see both the nine-car and twelve-car trains on the East Rail Line. We will take comprehensive measures, including through conspicuous signs, clear station announcements and additional manpower,
Construction Continues on Naples-Bari High-Speed Line
Italy is one of the countries the hardest-hit by coronavirus. So it is good news that construction on the high-speed railway line between Naples and Bari is continuing, while fully adhering to safety protocols. Salini Impregilo and Astaldi, two companies that are part of Project Italy, are continuing work on building
HS2 given the go-ahead to enter construction phase
UK Government: HS2 May Issue Notice to Proceed
SOS: Llangollen Railway warns it’s at risk of closure
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Challenges When Implementing Digitalisation in Railways
Introducing Data Industry 4.0 and IoT technology, facilitates the access to data in near real-time and without the need to take the assets being monitored out of service. This allows access to critical information that supports the day-to-day life of operators, maintainers, asset-managers and customers. As for any other business, data is
Čortanovci Tunnel Excavation Reaches Milestone in Serbia
Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International LLC has finished excavating the right Čortanovci tunnel in Serbia so that the first section of the 1086m tunnel is now complete. The Čortanovci tunnel is situated on the Stara Pazova-Novi Sad section that is currently being built. It consists of two parallel single-track tunnels covering
Public invited to send in Railway Rainbows to lift key workers
Design Works on Rail Baltica Latvia Section to Commence
Sydney Metro West Tunnel Tender Process Begins
“Now more than ever, infrastructure projects like Sydney Metro West support jobs, communities and the economy – Sydney Metro West will create more than 10,000 direct new jobs and 70,000 indirect jobs, with thousands of these being generated by these new tunnelling contracts. “These contracts will require tunnellers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters,
Hong Kong Government Announces Tung Chung Line Extension
The government of Hong Kong has agreed to the extension of the Tung Chung line in a westward direction. The government has invited MTR to proceed with the detailed planning and design of the project. Consequently MTR has started the procurement of the preliminary design. The Tung Chung line extension project consists
Thieves targeting railway signalling cables
Metal thieves have disrupted the journeys of key workers after ripping out hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable. Several locations have been targeted by thieves taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to carry out their crimes. Network Rail says that this has jeopardised journeys for key workers like doctors and nurses,
4 April: news in brief
Naturalist loses environmental challenge to HS2 THE High Court has rejected a legal challenge from naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham, who had claimed that the decision to build HS2 had not taken the destruction of ancient woodlands into account. The court ruled that there was ‘no real prospect of success’ for
ERFA and UIP Call for State Aid Measures for Rail Freight
West Somerset Railway funding appeal hits the right notes!
BR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No. 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ and No. 7802 ‘Bradley Manor’ pass near Blue Anchor with a 14-coach train during the 40th Anniversary Gala on June 8, 2019 Well-wishers have responded rapidly to the West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc’s urgent appeal for desperately-needed funds to help the 22-mile line heritage
National Lottery Heritage Fund announce £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
Zonegreen Extends Reach across Emerald Isle
Fairview’s warning system can be upgraded to DPPS in the future, to provide full physical protection and traceability, if required. The system uses powered derailers and road end panels to restrict vehicle movements, until routes are confirmed as clear, guaranteeing the safety of staff and equipment by removing the margin
Experienced Systems for Efficient Railway Parts Cleaning with BvL
Modern cleaning of wheelsets and stators: Pacific and OceanRW BvL offers a variety of solutions for cleaning parts during maintenance and quality testing for transport companies. Different variants of the large parts system Pacific were developed especially for cleaning wheelsets. The pit installation allows it to be directly linked to a local
TMH Wins Sofia Metro Refurbishment Contract
Transmashholding is pleased about this additional option with Sofia Metro as it is evidence of its customer’s satisfaction with the core contract. MWM will break the project down into three phases: during the first and second phases it will modernise three 4-car trains each (i.e. 2 x 12 cars). In the
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales
By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Work on HS2 is latest to stop during coronavirus emergency
CONTRACTORS working at HS2 sites are reported to be suspending their work in reaction to the coronavirus emergency. The move follows the news that work on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has already been temporarily suspended. The sites included in the pause apparently include those being run by the Costain
Crossrail work suspended during coronavirus emergency
WORK on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has been temporarily suspended, in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. London transport commissioner Mike Brown said: ‘The Government and the Mayor have given clear instructions to stay safe and to stop travelling in all cases other than critical workers
Eurostar Now Live On S3 Passenger
Eurostar, the international high-speed railway service that connects London with Paris, Brussel, and Amsterdam, is now running with S3 Passenger as the beating heart of their seat reservation, ticket sales, and inventory management. On March 15th, after a successful implementation project led by the Eurostar IT department, Eurostar transitioned from its legacy sales and
Metrolink Receives 10.7m USD CRISI Grant
California: The USDOT has awarded Metrolink 10.7 million USD (9.9 million euros) from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme. The funds will go towards passenger rail safety and speed improvement projects on the Burbank-Anaheim Rail Corridor, which is one of the busiest in Southern California. The works
Nomad Digital: Enabling Reliable and Available Connectivity
Bane NOR Cancels Competitive Bidding for Kleverud-Sørli Project
“By maintaining the level of activity in ongoing projects we are contributing towards keeping society going. Maintaining activity in the supplier chain is important to get through the crisis to secure as many jobs as possible. Therefore, we are grateful to have so many professional partners in our subcontractors and
From the archive: Three million passengers and counting
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A CHECK list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
Three million passengers and counting…
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A check list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
Bakan Turhan: Ankara-Samsun hızlı tren projesinde son aşamaya gelindi
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Mehmet Cahit Turhan, Çorum'daki ziyaret ve incelemelerinin ardından kentteki bir otelde düzenlenen değerlendirme toplantısı öncesi gazetecilere açıklama yaptı. Çorum'un her alanda geliştiğini ifade eden Turhan, Bakanlık olarak bu gelişmeye paralel kentteki ulaşımla ilgili yatırımları yerinde incelediklerini söyledi. Turhan, kentin en büyük beklentilerinden biri olan hızlı tren konusundaki gelişmelere
AUWEKO Supplies Its TEMPTATION Series to Saudi Arabia
In 2016 AUWEKO had the opportunity to be part of a railway project in Saudi Arabia – the Riyadh-Qurayyat line. It connects the capital, Riyadh, at the heart of the country with Qurayyat on the Jordanian border in the north. Besides these two terminuses, there are four further stations: Mijma’a, Qassim,
UK Budget: What It Says about Rail
Manchester-Leeds Leg The current journey time between the two cities is 46–58 minutes. Once Northern Powerhouse Rail is implemented, this would be cut to 25 minutes. Frequency of hourly services will also go up by 50 percent, from four to six. A further leg of the project would connect Liverpool Lime Street
Frauscher: Maintaining The Past, Creating The Future
Unipart Rail Supports the Commissioning of Level Crossing Upgrades
Following the Acquisition of Westocode in 2019, Unipart Rail in North America has been able to make solutions enjoyed by other partners globally available to the North American market. Leading Canadian construction company Graham has engaged Unipart Rail to support a level crossing upgrade project for the City of Edmonton, Alberta,
FirstClass Safety & Control: Depot Control System Ardwick
Our team have successfully commissioned a turnkey Depot Control System at the Siemens Traincare Facility located in Ardwick, Manchester. The system is designed to control depot movements on the 4 new sidings installed by our client, C Spencer, in conjunction with Kilburn Consulting. This is a great example of the collaborative approach we take
Port Authority of Rotterdam Awards Construction Contract
The Port Authority of Rotterdam has awarded VolkerRail the contract to built the superstructure of the new Theemsweg line. VolkerRail will install the superstructure in close collaboration with ProRail, the national rail infrastructure manager. Work on this project is expected to start in the latter half of 2020. The project entails
9 March: news in brief
Greater Anglia Opens New Sidings
The biggest infrastructure project in Greater Anglia’s history, the Norwich Victoria sidings, are now fully operational. Greater Anglia has opened new sidings outside of Norwich to help store its new trains when they are not running. They are located adjacent to the mainline and feature four new tracks. There is sufficient
Stadler’s Annual Results: 444 Vehicles Delivered in 2019
Stadler has furthermore invested in new technologies, for which it found customers sooner than expected. These technologies include digitalisation projects, new traction technologies using battery power and hydrogen and a completely new tram model. UK: Greater Anglia The order from Greater Anglia has confronted Stadler with special challenges. The camera system manufactured
Naturalist prepares to sue DfT over HS2 go-ahead
4 March: news in brief
TransPennine Express md leaves at short notice THE managing director of TransPennine Express Leo Goodwin will be leaving TPE tomorrow. FirstGroup said he would now be pursuing ‘opportunities outside the Group’. First Rail managing director Steve Montgomery added: ‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank Leo for his contribution
From the Archive: Railway Personalities: George Dow
The story of railway historian supreme George Dow
An official portrait of railwayman and author George Dow. The life of the great communicator and railway historian supreme, George Dow, is recounted by Robert Humm. George Dow was a man of many parts. Professionally he was a career railwayman for his entire working life, much of it spent in public relations
Chinese HS2 letter was ‘fake news’
A LETTER which was widely reported to contain an offer from the China Railway Construction Corporation to build HS2 within five years has been disowned by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, who commented that the original reproduction of a letter in Building magazine amounted to ‘fake news’. However, there
Industry Insider Week 9 2020 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories
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
New managing director named for Northern
NORTHERN has a new managing director, following yesterday’s changeover from Arriva to the Department for Transport’s Operator of Last Resort. The franchise was renationalised after almost two years of poor performance, caused by several factors, and because it was no longer ‘financially sustainable’, according to transport secretary Grant Shapps. The new md
‘No quick fix’ warning as Arriva surrenders Northern
THE Northern franchise operated by Arriva Trains North passed back into public ownership in the small hours of Sunday morning. The franchise is now being run by the Operator of Last Resort, which is a subsidiary of the Department for Transport. Northern has been terminated after a long period of poor performance
British Stations Get £20m Accessibility Funding
Türkiye’den Nahçıvan’a demiryolu ve doğalgaz desteği
Türkiye-Azerbaycan Yüksek Düzeyli Stratejik İşbirliği Konseyi 8. Toplantısı Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ve Azerbaycan Cumhurbaşkanı İlham Aliyev’in başkanlığında 25 Şubat’ta Bakü’de gerçekleşti. İki ülke arasında, vize muafiyeti, güvenlik işbirliği , askeri mali işbirliği, enerji ve madencilik, tercihli ticaret anlaşmaları ile Kars-Nahçivan demiryolu hattı projesine ilişkin mutabakat zaptının da bulunduğu pek
OEBB Makes Neulengbach Station Accessible
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
6 Important Rail Industry Innovation Ideas for 2020
1. Augmented Reality and Holographic Projection for Rail Augmented reality (AR) was something that’s been in the pipeline for the rail industry for several years. It took some major steps forward a few years ago when Keolis Commuter Services launched smart glasses that allowed staff in the field to transmit images
Siemens Releases New Images of Goole Rail Manufacturing Site
Siemens Mobility has released computer-generated images of the new train factory and accompanying facilities it intends to build in Goole, East Yorkshire. The development, which would cost up to 200 million GBP (239.5 million euros | 259.7 million USD) has just seen its latest milestone: detailed proposals have been submitted to
€10 Million for Station Video Technology in NRW
Security Personnel A further talking point at the Security Congress was the deployment of security personnel, who operate alongside regular assistance personnel. The project, supported by the transport ministry, is viewed very positively by passengers: 85 percent of passengers surveyed said they felt safe or very safe in the presence of
Industry Insider Week 8 2020 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
DB Regio Mitte Modernises Double-Decker Trains | Rolling Stock DB Regio Mitte will modernise 54 Bombardier Twindexx double-decker trains that operate on the Frankfurt-Limburg connection on the RE20 and RB22 services. Three of these 54 trains have already returned to passenger service. Deutsche Bahn says that all 54 will have been