Rail Baltica’s Estonia Route Meets Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 The environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for Rail Baltica’s main route in Estonia has found that the planned route meets the necessary compliance requirements. Rail Baltica Estonia main route Important impact areas assessed by the report included wildlife, noise, energy use, cultural heritage, ambient air, surface water and groundwater. The assessment was made
Work Starts to Renew Glasgow Rail Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 Network Rail is about to start vital maintenance and renewal work on the Glasgow city centre rail bridge which spans the A8 at Saltmarket. The structure, on the City Union Line, provides a diversion route for freight traffic and a route for passenger trains to Shields Depot where the vehicles stabled
ÖBB Train Tech to Invest €600 Million into Site Modernisation and Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 ÖBB Train Tech has announced it will be investing approximately 600 million EUR (608.99m USD) into its business. This will include the expansion and modernisation of 22 sites across Austria as well as the recruitment of 1,000 new employees over the next five years. The Nightjet hall in Vienna Simmering The company has
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Enjoys Further International Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik enjoys further international success with lucrative major projects Pfaff Verkehrstechnik’s international business is currently growing exceptionally well, as shown by various successfully completed major projects, such as the equipping of a new railway depot in Ashkelon, Israel. This is where electric trains of the type Desiro HC (High Capacity)
US: Construction Begins on the Northeast Corridor’s Portal North Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 A groundbreaking ceremony was held on 1 August 2022 to celebrate the start of construction on the new Portal North Bridge, which will improve service, reliability and capacity for rail travel along the Northeast Corridor. The Portal Bridge is currently a 110-year old railroad swing bridge over the Hackensack River in
Alstom Completes Production of First Cars for Marseille’s Modernised Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Alstom has completed production of the first two cars for the next generation Marseille metro. The design for these was first unveiled in January 2021. The first new generation train of the Marseille metro. © Alstom | Benoit Gombert Funded by 580 million EUR (593.15m USD) from the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, from the end of
DB Engineering and Consulting to Oversee Rail Electrification Project in Uzbekistan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 DB Engineering and Consulting (DB E&C) has signed a contract to oversee the electrification of Uzbekistan’s 452-kilometre-long Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva railway line. The Uzbek railway section Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva is to be electrified This will support the Ministry of Transport and Uzbek Railways’ goal of introducing high-speed rail services, which will reduce the time it takes
Egypt’s First EMU Begins Trial Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Egypt’s first electric multiple unit (EMU), developed by CRRC Sifang, has started trial operations in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt. The EMU departed from Cairo’s Adly Mansour Station with passengers onboard, marking the start of its trial operations. This milestone was witnessed by Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Witnessed by Egypt’s President
CAF Begins Dynamic Track Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 CAF has begun dynamic track testing the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train developed for the FCH2Rail project. This comes less than two months since static tests began at CAF’s site in Zaragoza. FCH2RAIL hydrogen-powered demonstrator train FCH2RAIL is a consortium of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, ADIF, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik. The project has a budget of 14 million
Alstom to Electrify Barcelona’s Tram Connection with APS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM – Autoritat del Transport Metroplità) has awarded a contract to Alstom to electrify the first phase of Barcelona’s tram network connection using Alstom’s APS technology. APS uses a ground-based dynamic feeding system that does not require obtrusive catenary contact lines. Instead, power is supplied to the
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across the UK rail network, to meet Tier 1, 2 and 3 requirements of NR/L2/SIGELP/27725. Developed collaboratively with Network Rail in response to standard NR/L2/SIGELP/27725, the RS4
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
Presto Geosystems Announces Launch of the New ATRA® Wall Key Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Presto Geosystems, the leader in geocell technology, announces its newest innovation—the ATRA® Wall Key (patent pending), for their GEOWEB® Retaining Wall System. The ATRA® Wall Key is a device used to connect adjacent GEOWEB Retaining Wall sections through the GEOWEB material slots (I-slots). The ATRA® Wall Key includes an integrated washer
HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Completes First Breakthrough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Dorothy, HS2’s 2000-tonne tunnel boring machine, has made its first breakthrough on the UK’s high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham. The tunnel boring machine broke through at Long Itchington Wood at the end of last week, following eight months underground. This is the first of 64 miles of intricate tunnels set
TfL Tests New Cooling System on London’s Tube Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations. The new system is being tested on a disused platform at Holborn station to lower surrounding air temperatures. This solution responds to the UK’s recent heatwave, while also preparing for the potential
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
Siemens Delivers Two Brightline Trains to Orlando Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Brightline has welcomed the delivery of two Siemens Mobility trains to operate on the upcoming Orlando extension line. The new vehicles, named ‘Bright Green 2’ and ‘Bright Pink 2’ travelled 3,000 miles from the Siemens Rolling Stock facility in Sacramento, California to Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, south of Orlando International Airport
ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail ENSCO Rail, Inc., the international leader in track inspection technology, announced today that Etihad Rail, the developer, and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, awarded the company a multi-year contract for a state-of-the-art track inspection vehicle to assist in the
Construction Begins on Longest Railway Bridge in the Baltic States Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Construction has begun on the Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris river in Jonava, Lithuania. When complete, this will be the longest railway bridge in the Baltic states. Construction begins on the Rail Baltic bridge over the Neris river. © Rail Baltica The milestone was celebrated with a special ceremony attended by high level
Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV). This extends the Spanish high-speed network by a further 87.25 kilometres. The Madrid – Burgos high-speed line was officially inaugurated on 21 July © Adif Passengers on the inaugural journey included His Majesty King Felipe
Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose, California. This clearance testing will ensure the electrified trains are able to operate safely along the Peninsula Corridor, which spans 47 miles from San Jose to San Francisco. The test train was
30 Million Pound Upgrade Announced for London Victoria Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Network Rail is investing 30 million GBP (35.13m EUR | 36.07m USD) into reducing platform congestion and improving accessibility at London Victoria station – the UK’s second busiest station. London Victoria station after work to install additional ticketgates for platforms 1-7. © Network Rail Work will begin this September to open up and
São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 Begins Operating with Siemens Mobility Digital CBTC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 has begun full operation using Siemens Mobility’s digital communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling. São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 fully opens with Siemens Mobility digital CBTC technology © Siemens Mobility The solution has been installed across the network’s 15 kilometres of track, 11 stations and 29 trains, making Metro
Skeleton Expands Its Supercapacitor Factory in Partnership with Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Skeleton invests 220 M EUR in the Leipzig area to build the world’s largest supercapacitor factory in partnership with Siemens. Skeleton Technologies and Siemens are announcing a far-reaching technology partnership for the development, planning and implementation of a fully automated, digitalized manufacturing plant to produce supercapacitors in Germany. The production line
California High-Speed Rail Summer 2022 Construction Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a summer 2022 construction update to highlight progress on the state’s high-speed rail project. The Authority has published a video detailing the latest on the major construction projects from Madera to Kern counties. In Construction Package 1, preparations are underway to stress cables between the
Doubts remain over Transpennine upgrade, says Audit Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The project to upgrade the railway across the Pennines has received qualified approval from the National Audit Office, but in a new report published today it warns that there are still many challenges to overcome and that is it is not clear how the intended benefits will be achieved. The report
Stadler Reveals Plans for InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Stadler has revealed some of the solutions it will have on show at InnoTrans 2022 this coming September. With a focus on sustainability, seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be on display to the specialist and general public for the first time. Stadler FLIRT H2 for SBCTA © Stadler This will include Stadler’s
UK: New West Midlands Metro Extension to Edgbaston Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Passenger tram services have now begun on the Birmingham Westside Metro extension from Library to Edgbaston. A tram test on Broad Street ahead of passenger services launching Trams now operate every 12 to 15 minutes between the city centre and Edgbaston with phase two of the extension taking the line along Broad
“Invented for Life” with Semiconductors: Bosch Invests in Chip Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Microelectronics is vital to the success of all areas of Bosch business From cars and e-bikes to household appliances and wearables – semiconductors are an integral part of all electronic systems. They are the motor that drives the modern world of technology. Bosch recognized their growing significance early on and has
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Rolls Out 11,000th Intelligent Freight Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has now put its 11,000th smart freight wagon on the rails. RCG – the freight transport division of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) – began the SmartCargo project with A1 and A1 Digital back in 2019, when the partners began to equip RCG’s freight cars with telematics
Uncertainty grows over East West Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 There are increasing doubts about the future of East West Rail linking Oxford and Cambridge, after transport secretary Grant Shapps said he would consider cancelling Phases 2 and 3. Phase 2 will connect with the existing railway from Oxford at Bicester, and then use the route of an abandoned line to
Opinion: Best-in-Class Systems Engineering for High-speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Opinion: Best-in-Class Systems Engineering for High-speed Rail In every major railway infrastructure project, there will be complex challenges to overcome, each distinct but also interrelated. High-speed systems are perhaps the most complex of all. Designed to be an optimum mode of transport for generations to come, they are often expected to feature
Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS radio block centres (RBC) for the French railway network. RBCs are an essential component of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), as they manage train movements in a defined area by communicating between the train and track. Hitachi
Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality By Ilse Vermeij, Product Manager – Testing On-track testing of new and modified rolling stock is difficult and can be expensive. Ilse explores how virtual testing can reduce real-life test requirements, improving project performance. Why Do We Need Virtual Testing? In the certification phase of new or modified
UK: Yorkshire Gets First New Electric Railway in 25 Years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 New electric overhead wires have been installed on a Yorkshire mainline for the first time in 25 years. When energised, they will allow more environmentally-friendly hybrid trains to run along this section at speeds of up to 125 mph – 30 mph faster than is currently possible. Yorkshire’s first new electric railway
Metro Madrid Invests €500 Million in Line 11 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 The Government of the Community of Madrid has authorised an investment of 500 million EUR to extend Line 11 of the Madrid Metro. This extension is a key component of Metro de Madrid’s plan to transform line 11 into the future Diagonal Line, which will connect the city from the southwest
California High-Speed Rail Girders Placed in Kern County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority and design-build contractor, California Rail Builders have placed the final pre-cast girders for Construction Package 4 of California’s high-speed rail project, marking a major construction milestone. Overnight on 8 July 2022, construction crews placed 12 pre-cast concrete girders over the State Route 46 underpass in Wasco.
Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Ricardo has formed a new Strategic Alliance Agreement with PantoInspect, a Danish technology business, to bring the PanMon pantograph monitoring technology to railways across North and Latin America. Already used on mainlines in Europe, Australia and Africa, PanMon is a
Alstom and CRRC Win APM Operation and Maintenance Contract at HKIA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Alstom and CRRC’s joint venture, CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation System Co. Limited (PATS) has signed a contract with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to provide operation and maintenance services for the Terminal 2 Line of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) automated people mover (APM). The APM currently operates between Terminal 1,
Canada: Two New SkyTrain Contracts for Thales as Expansion Project Progresses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Thales has been chosen to provide its SelTrac communications-based train control (CBTC) technology to deliver a new operations control centre (OCC2) and a fully automated depot, named operations and maintenance centre four (OCM4) for the Metro Vancouver SkyTrain. A Vancouver Skytrain (Millenium Line) at Rupert station. © PoYang These facilities are a key
Alstom’s Trápaga Site to Supply Propulsion for Zefiro Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Alstom has announced that its industrial centre in Trápaga, Spain will manufacture the propulsion system for the new Zefiro Express high-speed trains in Sweden. Sweden’s national operator, SJ contracted Alstom to supply 25 electric high-speed trains in April 2022. This contract is valued at 650 million EUR. The propulsion system for this
Visit Emeg at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Emeg Group is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin on 20th – 23rd September 2022 at the ExpoCenter City. Now in its 13th year, InnoTrans takes place every 2 years and is Europe’s leading trade fair for the international transport industry. The exhibition comprises 5 key
MetroLink Railway to Transform Transport in Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has secured an agreement with the Cabinet to implement the MetroLink rail project in Dublin. The MetroLink line will consist of 19.4 kilometres of fully segregated railway serving 16 stations from the north of Swords to Charlemont in the south. The route will be mostly
India: 156 Alstom Movia Metro Cars Ordered for Bhopal-Indore Metros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has ordered 156 Movia metro cars from Alstom for India’s Bhopal and Indore metro projects. The light-weight trains, which operate at a top speed of 80 kilometres an hour, will be built at Alstom’s facility in Savli, Gujarat. Alstom Movia Train at Savli site © Alstom This contract commits
A New Solution for Monitoring the Condition of Track Circuits Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 The digital condition monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before malfunctions cause traffic disruptions. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare has developed a new solution for monitoring the condition of track equipment, such as track circuits. The results of the latest pilot project carried
On the Road to InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 We will exhibit at InnoTrans in Berlin from 20 to 23rd September 2022. Our team of experts in mobility will show you our high-performance solutions for axles and driveline systems for rail transport networks, including APM, subways and tramways and light trains. InnoTrans is the world’s leading trade fair for transport technology ©
Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Waiting until late in a project to start safety engineering can be a costly mistake Final safety assurance happens at the end of the project. It’s true, but if you wait until near the end to start the safety engineering process, you significantly increase your
Saudi Arabia: SYSTRA Signs Contract to Design AlUla tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 SYSTRA has been chosen to design the future tramway for AlUla, a city in northwest Saudi Arabia. Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop the country, the tramway will provide improved access to AlUla and the wider area’s architectural, historical and archaeological sites. The contract, signed on 1 July
Alstom Announces Green Rail Mobility Innovation Centre for Quebec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Alstom has announced that it will establish an innovation centre for green rail mobility solutions at its Americas headquarters in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. Over 500 engineers currently work from this site, which will also provide the new centre with access to dedicated prototyping facilities. The innovation centre will develop platforms for green hybrid,
Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Rail depot equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan will be key to improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance teams working on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The specialist manufacturer is designing lifting and handling products for the South Gosforth Traction Maintenance Depot in
DB IO to Operate and Maintain India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Deutsche Bahn International Operations (DB IO) has been awarded a 12-year contract to operate and maintain the Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS). Delhi awards order for rapid transit system to Deutsche Bahn India’s first high-speed transport project, implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), will cover 82 kilometres and
New Tunnel and Southern Entrance Enters Service in Madrid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Adif has commissioned a new tunnel and southern entrance to connect high-speed rail services through Madrid. Both projects were technically challenging as they involved connecting signalling systems from three high-speed lines that were built at different times and with different technologies. The Madrid- Seville Line has an LZB signalling system, while and
Deutsche Bahn to Build New ICE Maintenance Facility in Dortmund Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced it will build a new ICE maintenance workshop in Dortmund and plans to begin operations as soon as 2027. The rail company is investing more than 400 million EUR (420.96m USD) into this project, which will create up to 500 new jobs. Model graphic of new ICE
Track Laying Begins on Lines 16 and 17 of Grand Paris Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 A new milestone has been reached on the Grand Paris Express project, thanks to the completion of the first half of the Line 16 tunnel between Saint-Ouen and Aulnay. This work, completed by four tunnel boring machines (TBMs), has enabled engineers to begin preparing sections of Lines 16 and 17 for
UK: Major Rail Upgrades Approved for West Yorkshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 The Secretary of State for Transport has approved Network Rail’s plans to carry out multi-billion-pound rail upgrades in West Yorkshire, following the submission of a Transport and Works Act Order. The improvements are set to transform rail journeys between Huddersfield and Westtown (Dewsbury) as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, which
Büyük Transpennine geliştirmeleri için yeşil ışık Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Ulaştırma bakanı tarafından planlanandan altı ay önce 27 Haziran'da bir Ulaştırma ve İşler Yasası emri imzalandıktan sonra, Batı Yorkshire'daki Transpennine güzergahındaki gelişmelere yeşil ışık yakıldı. Yükseltmelerin maliyeti, Transpennine Güzergah Yükseltme programında bugüne kadarki ‘en büyük kilometre taşı’ olduğunu belirten Network Rail tarafından ‘multi-milyar’ olarak tanımlandı. İyileştirmeler, Dewsbury'deki Huddersfield ve Westtown arasında gerçekleştirilecek
Bosch Develops First 3D-Printed Ceramic Microreactor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Versatile: technical ceramics for a wide range of applications Bosch startup Advanced Ceramics combines technical ceramics with 3D printing3D-printed ceramics meet the highest demandsApplications for technical ceramics range from medicine to mobility to the home Quality monitoring in ceramic production © Bosch Engineering GmbH Ludwigsburg / Immenstadt, Germany – A 3D-printing premiere: together with
Network Rail to Complete Upgrades in the Severn Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Network Rail will carry out essential upgrades in the Severn Tunnel between South Wales and Bristol during July and August 2022. Throughout the work, more than two miles of track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced to make journeys through the tunnel quicker and more reliable. The tunnel’s electric power supply
Stadler Developing Modular, Scalable Battery System for Passenger Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Stadler is working on a modular, scalable battery system for passenger trains. This is being developed in partnership with the German Aerospace Center, the DLR Institute for Vehicle Concepts and the DLR Institute for Networks, The project has received 5.3 million EUR (5.57m USD) in funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital
UK Government Announces 1bn Investment in Digital Signalling for East Coast Main Line South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 The UK Government has announced it will provide funding of over one billion GBP (1.15bn EUR | 1.22bn USD) to install digital signalling along the entire East Coast Main Line South. East Coast Main Line One of the UK’s busiest rail routes, this section of the East Coast Main Line reaches from
France: Automatic Train Operation Begins on Lyon Metro Line B Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Lyon metro’s line B automation project has now been completed after a decade of work and 387m EUR (407.27m USD) in investment. Line B Lyon metro The project began back in 2012, with more than 6,000 hours and almost 1,500 nights needed to complete the work – all while services continued as
Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? By Ilse Vermeij, Rail Product Manager Testing, Ricardo System Integration Testing is an important part of verifying whether a complex system has been correctly implemented. I believe the V-model remains the best way to illustrate the process (see
A Picturesque Triumph for ARCO SizeZERO® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 The specialist narrower version of our cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® was the ideal solution for a space-constricted job in a soaring setting. The project required cable troughing to be installed across a towering viaduct in the ski resort of Willingen-Upland in northern Hesse, Germany. There was not enough room on site to
Berlin’s S46 Line Switches to New S-Bahn Trains Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Berlin S-Bahn has switched its S46 line (Königs Wusterhausen – Westend) to its new class 483/484 vehicles ahead of schedule. These were designed and built by Stadler Germany and Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Deutsche Bahn (DB). S-Bahn Berlin departing Berlin Central Station © S-Bahn Berlin Fourteen four-car units trains began operating on the
Germany: Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Hydrogen-Powered Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received its first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains. First hydrogen-powered trains for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region The manufacturer has been awarded a contract from Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) for seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains. These will operate on the Heidekrautbahn network (RB27) in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. The
Germany: CAF to Supply Additional Battery-Powered Trains for NWL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Rail transport provider Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) has extended its contract with CAF for the supply of an additional 10 battery-powered Civity BEMU trains for the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany. The contract extension is valued at approximately 170 million EUR and also includes fleet maintenance of the new vehicles for a
HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The facility will be used to maintain, service and store HS2 trains, as well as housing the main control centre for the entire HS2 network. The site includes the maintenance building, the
Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 In partnership with NJ TRANSIT and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the expansion of New York Penn Station. The upcoming expansion project will add new tracks, platforms and concourses to New York Penn Station as part of the Gateway Project’s plan
Quality Passenger Service with the Urban Mobility Digital Revolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Khalid Alhogail, President of Union Internationale des Transports Publics, underlines how collaboration, innovation and determination are fundamental to encourage the use of public transport. The UITP invests in promoting digital development in the sector, as it is of great interest to those who live in our cities and can experience an
UAE: Etihad Rail Announces Stage Two Advancements and Contract with CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 The Chairman of Etihad Rail, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, recently undertook a site visit to review the progress of construction on Stage Two of the UAE national rail network. This was followed by attending the signing of a new contract between CAF and Etihad Rail. Etihad
Sustainability and the Fastener Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Fasteners can be considered a small part of more complex systems, such as in industrial design and architecture. Nevertheless, despite their reduced size, their importance for the environmental impact, strength, and durability of a project is critical. The time has come for the fastener industry to assume greater responsibility © Specialinsert srl Nowadays, the industry is confronted at
CRRC Delivers New Chicago Metro Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CRRC has delivered the first fully assembled and commissioned 7000-series metro train to the Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA). The new vehicles are being mass-produced by CRRC Sifang America following CTA’s 2016 base order for 400 cars. The first commissioned vehicle has now been delivered to the CTA Rail
US: Amtrak Launches First Procurement Phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the first of three major construction contracts for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme in Baltimore, Maryland. Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the Southern Approach construction package. This programme aims to transform the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in West Baltimore, with almost five billion USD (4.73bn
Germany: DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German federal government have shared their new high-performance network plans and are inviting the rail industry to join them in developing this project. The goal is to improve rail reliability and capacity across Germany. DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans The idea was first discussed
Denmark: Atkins Chosen as Lead Consultant for Vestfyn Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 The Danish Road Directorate has appointed Atkins Denmark as lead consultant for the Vestfyn Line. This is a new 35-kilometre high-speed railway that will operate between Odense and Middelfart on the island of Funen. Island of Funen, Denmark Together with Danish engineering consultancy NIRAS, and in partnership with the Danish Road Directorate and
Spain: Thales Begins Valladolid Eastern Bypass Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Thales has begun drafting the construction project for the installation of signalling and telecommunications on the 17.5km Eastern Bypass in Valladolid, Spain, following the award of the contract by Adif in January. The project has received funds of more than 17.8 million EUR from the European Union’s Next Generation funds. The 17.5km
Softronic Orders ETCS Level 2 Equipment from Thales for LEMA Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Softronic has chosen Thales to deliver and equip five LEMA 6000 kW locomotives with ETCS Level 2 and PZB vehicle equipment. This is one of Thales first ETCS Level 2 on-board systems in Europe. The LEMA 6000 kW locomotives are suitable for the traction of very heavy trains and can operate in
HS2 Promises Superior Connectivity for 21st Century Rail Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 HS2 has promised passengers will have seamless mobile coverage across the entire high-speed rail network. This will ensure uninterrupted calls and video streaming even when travelling through tunnels – as long as passengers are connected to the train’s onboard wifi service. Those at HS2 stations have also been guaranteed the same level
France: CAF to Supply 60 Trams to Montpellier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 CAF has been selected to supply a new fleet of trams for the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole region in France. Under the contract, which is valued at over 200 million EUR, CAF will supply the surrounding areas of Montpellier with 60 Urbos platform 7-module trams, as well as a possible 17 additional
HS2 Obtains Planning Permission for Birmingham Viaducts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Birmingham City Council has granted planning permission to HS2 Ltd to construct two viaducts that will connect the new high-speed railway to Curzon Street Station in the centre of Birmingham. The Curzon Street Station Approach will be made up of four connected viaducts between Duddeston Junction Viaduct and Curzon Street Station.
Premium PSU’s Clean Room Ensures Their Products’ Quality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 State-of-the-art research, development, and manufacturing processes increasingly require environmental conditions where the airborne particle concentration does not exceed specific limits. Our facilities are a continuation of Premium PSU’s innovative spirit and have been growing and evolving at the same time as our experience and knowledge. In order to meet some of
Adif Announces Plan to Sustainably Transform Railway Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 María Luisa Domínguez, President of Adif, discussed the company’s commitment to remodel its railway stations at the first Global Mobility Call event. Maria Luisa Dominguez at Global Mobility Call © Adif The president of the Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif and Adif AV presented the new strategy and its aim to promote multimodal
Switchio at Transport Ticketing Global in London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Switchio at Transport Ticketing Global in London Visit us on 28 and 29 June 2022 at Olympia London, Booth b14 Transport Ticketing Global is the world’s largest public transport forum event for smart ticketing and mobility professionals. This year’s 14th edition features an amazing lineup of top transport experts and other leading
Renfe-as-a-Service to Contribute to a Sustainable Railway Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Spain’s rail operator, Renfe has presented its Renfe-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform at the first edition of Global Mobility Call, which is taking place from the 14 to 16 June 2022 at the IFEMA Madrid. At the event, Renfe announced the company’s latest strategies to develop a sustainable railway network within Spain’s future
Infrastructure Upgrades Speeding Up Train Travel Across US Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Infrastructure improvements made by Amtrak have raised the speed trains can travel in parts of New Jersey. Speed upgrades will improve reliability for customers across the Northeast Corridor © Amtrak A 16-mile section of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has been upgraded to enable trains to travel at up to 150
Taiwan: EMU3000 Receives Prestigious Design Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Hitachi and the Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) have jointly received the 2022 iF Design Award for the EMU3000 electric intercity express train. The EMU3000 The EMU3000 can be seen in operation throughout Taiwan. In January 2019 Hitachi Rail received an order worth 160 billion JPY (1.11bn EUR | 1.19bn USD) for 600
Exploring Speech-to-Text to Enhance On-Board Communication Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Siri and Alexa may be the most famous examples of speech-to-text technology for daily tasks or questions in business-to-consumer contexts. At Televic GSP, we strongly believe that the underlying principles can counter a tricky issue in the railway sector: the understanding of on-board audio announcements. Steven Lauwereins, our Research Lead, tells
Alstom Names New Managing Director for India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Olivier Loison has been named the new Managing Director of Alstom’s India cluster. He will be based in Bengaluru, and is now responsible for executing the Alstom in Motion (AiM) strategy and driving business expansion, as well as overseeing commercial and operational performance. Olivier Loison is named new Managing Director of Alstom’s
Socomec Showcase Latest Energy Storage Systems at EES Munich 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 After two years on standby, we finally had the chance to get together in May 2022 at EES Munich, where we showcased our very latest energy storage systems. If you didn’t manage to join us, there’s no need to miss out. We took advantage of a moment of calm to create
Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Ricardo and MxV Rail have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement that will bring together the two rail organisations’ engineering and testing capabilities to serve a burgeoning global rail and transit market. The new alliance will leverage decades of expertise to provide project support for rail engineering, testing, investigation and
£80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 £80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel British Steel has started work on £80 million of investments to enhance its product range and improve operational and environmental performance. The bulk of the investment – £48 million – is financing the installation of a new billet caster at the company’s Scunthorpe site.
Insulation Monitoring Devices for Traction Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Insulation Monitoring Devices for Traction Vehicles / Rolling Stock AC/DC IT System HIG99 + HIG99 KM CAN A traction container is a device that usually contains a galvanically isolated unit of a multi-quadrant power converter, which serves to regulate the traction motors of electric traction vehicles. Usually the traction container contains one
UK: Digital Twin on Track to Optimise Reading Station’s Energy Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 A new project has begun that will help Reading station lower its carbon emissions and optimise its energy performance by approximately 20%. Reading train station © Network Rail On the request of Network Rail, Atkins and Cardiff University developed a digital twin of the station via the university’s computational urban sustainability platform (CUSP). Using
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Final Environmental Studies of San Francisco-San Jose Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has shared its final environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section of its high-speed rail project. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project This report includes an analysis of alternatives, including impacts and effects and mitigation
HS2 Begins Building First of Five ‘Green Tunnels’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 HS2 has begun construction of the first of five ‘green tunnels’ that have been designed to blend into the landscape. The first tunnel is being built at Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire and will be 2.5 kilometres in length. Construction starts on the Chipping Warden green tunnel with the first of five thousand giant
Germany: Autonomous Regional Rail Travel Takes a Step Closer to Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 Alstom’s German autonomous rail pilot project has now entered its next phase. Coradia Lint regional train for LNVG in commercial service. Working closely with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the TU Berlin and Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG), the manufacturer is exploring the automation of regional transport via ETCS. This is being supported by Germany’s
ÖBB Celebrates First Breakthrough in Semmering Base Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 ÖBB has achieved its first breakthrough in boring the Semmering Base Tunnel, connecting the construction sites in Göstritz and Fröschnitzgraben, Austria. Almost 90 percent of the tunnel has now been bored, as more than 24 kilometres of the 27.3-kilometre twin-tube tunnel has been dug. The first breakthrough has now been made in
Mechan Highly Commended for Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Mechan Highly Commended for Innovation Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is in the running for a national accolade celebrating the achievements of those pushing the industry forward. The firm has been shortlisted in the ‘small scale project’ category at this year’s Railway Innovation Awards for a bespoke bogie drop it created