Operators warn of more ASLEF disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 A 24-hour walkout by ASLEF drivers at nine train operators is set to disrupt timetables this Saturday. The operators are warning that the walkout will coincide with another busy weekend for football, with Premier League games in Manchester, London, Birmingham and Brighton likely to be affected. Special timetables showing the trains that will
Innovative Bosch Technology Makes Tram Travel Safer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Bosch has developed a collision warning system that warns tram drivers of obstacles ahead CAF Rail will install a version of this state-of-the-art driver assistance system onto the vehicles for Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail networkThe driver assistance system, already proven in Europe, is being used for the first
Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Switchio, a Mastercard Certified Transit-Ready Partner Accelerate the transition to cEMV payments in public transportation Mastercard’s Transit Partner Program is an extensive global network of urban mobility experts and technology providers working within a framework of established global standards to accelerate the adoption of contactless EMV payments in public transportation by removing
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
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
Railways brace for two strikes this week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 The RMT has confirmed that the first of this week’s national rail strikes is going ahead as planned on Wednesday. ASLEF drivers at eight Train Operating Companies are set to strike on Saturday. More than 40,000 staff at 14 train operating companies and Network Rail will walk out for 24 hours
Future of Smart Ticketing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Future of Smart Ticketing: 6th Annual Ticketing Innovations Summit Transportation systems around the globe are being digitised and introducing innovative ideas, both for transport companies and their passengers. Ticketing, specifically in the past few years, has transitioned from a paper-based ticket to a completely contactless system. Smart technologies like AI, virtual
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
Operators appeal to ASLEF after strike vote at eight TOCs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Headlines ++ ASLEF urged not to go ahead with strikes at train operators ++ More industrial action threatened at Network Rail after TSSA ballots++ MPs approve controversial law change allowing agency workers to replace strikers ASLEF members at eight train operators in England have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute
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
Transport for Wales Unveils New Trains Built by CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Transport for Wales (TfW) has unveiled a new fleet of trains that are set to improve rail transport in Wales. The first new Class 197 train was revealed to the public on Friday 1 July at Chester railway station after being assembled at CAF’s Factory in Newport. The new trains have been
Installing the EUROLOCKING Interlocking System at Gruyères Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 On 26 June 2022, the 12th EUROLOCKING was put into service at Gruyères station on the Fribourg Public Transport Company (TPF) network. The 12th EUROLOCKING was put into service on 26 June and controls the installations of the brand new Gruyères station. The future crossing station has two main tracks and a
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
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
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
Digital Fallback Increases Availability of Audio Communication Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Digital Fallback Increases Availability and Cost-Efficiency of Audio Communication Systems “Dear passengers, welcome aboard the intercity train to Ghent and Antwerp Central Station. The next stop is Waregem.” On-board communication means reliable audio broadcasts. In this respect, the architecture of the on-board audio communication system must be carefully considered. To ensure
Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform By Jonny Simkin, CEO Public Transit’s Future Is the Norm in Other Industries Today Over the last 10 years, organizations have made enormous strides in meeting consumers’ needs for fast, convenient options in an increasingly connected world. Mobility solutions powered by modern, cloud-based technology such
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
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
Come and Meet Premium PSU at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 Come and meet us at InnoTrans 2022, Booth 110 (Hall 17) to discover our latest solutions in power electronics for railway and transport technology. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and takes places every two years in Berlin. Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments, Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and
Underground passengers warned not to travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 Transport for London is advising passengers to avoid the Undergound today, because industrial action by the RMT is causing ‘severe disruption’. The walkout by station staff in a dispute over job losses, pensions and working conditions will mean that many Underground stations will not be open today, with those in
Škoda to Deliver an Additional 10 Two-Way Trams to Bratislava Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Dopravní podnik Bratislava has contracted Škoda Group to supply 10 new two-way ForCity Plus 30T trams for the Slovak capital. The contract is valued at 650 million CZK (26.5 million EUR) and will increase the number of Škoda trams in Bratislava to 100 units upon delivery in 2024. The ForCity Plus 30T
Installation of a Continuous Mass-Spring System at Augsburg Central Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 Augsburg Mobility Hub – Installation of a Calenberg Continuous Mass-Spring System at DB’s Augsburg Central Station Besides extensive modernisation measures of the DB facilities, Augsburg‘s main railway station is being tunnelled under the DB tracks for a tram line to connect local public transport directly and conveniently to regional and long-distance
European Mobility Expo 2022: Meet With Swiftly in France This June! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20220 European Mobility Expo 2022: Meet With Swiftly in France This June! The Swiftly team is excited to be back on the road attending our second transit conference of the year in Europe, the European Mobility Expo. We’d love to meet in person! There’s no better way to get started on your agency’s
London turns purple to welcome Elizabeth Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 The long-awaited launch of the Elizabeth Line through central London was marked by many of the capitals’s landmarks being highlighted in purple light, which is the colour of the new line. The first trains to carry passengers between Whitechapel, Liverpool Street and Paddington left Paddington and Abbey Wood on schedule at
Germany: CAF Awarded Bonn LRV Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 CAF has been chosen to supply Stadtwerke Bonn Verkehrs (SWBV) and Elektrische Bahnen der Stadt Bonn und des Rhein-Sieg-Kreises (SSB) 22 light rail vehicles (LRV), along with all relevant spare parts. The contract includes an option for a further 10 units. The CAF Sales Managers Andreas Doll and Pasquale Driesman, CAF Division
Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System In a new strategic partnership, Switchio, a division of the Czech-based Monet+, and Canadian company Enghouse Transportation, a division of Enghouse Systems, have secured a contract to bring contactless EMV payments to public transit in California. The tender was
Alstom Wins Contract for Tel Aviv’s Green Line LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and its partners Electra Ltd. and Dan Transportation have been awarded a contract to design, build, and maintain the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line for Israel’s Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd (NTA). Alstom will supply 98 Citadis X05 trams for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line and will
Hong Kong’s East Rail Line Extension Commences Passenger Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Mass Transit Railway’s (MTR) East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension has begun operating passenger services in Hong Kong. The extension project completes the 46 kilometre East Rail Line that connects the Chinese mainland border to the central business areas on Hong Kong Island, allowing passengers from the Northeast New Territories and Central
Alstom and PKN ORLEN to Cooperate on Hydrogen Trains in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and PKN ORLEN, a Polish manufacturer and distributor of fuel products, have signed a strategic co-operation agreement for the supply of zero-emission trains and hydrogen fuel. The two companies will co-operate to deliver zero-emission hydrogen solutions for public rail operators. Under the agreement, Alstom will be responsible for supplying trains
Stadler to Supply Bernese Oberland Railway with New Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG has ordered six three-car ABeh 4/8 multiple units from Stadler Bussnang AG to expand the Bernese Oberland Railway’s existing fleet of rolling stock. The Bernese Oberland Railway is a narrow-gauge mountain railway that connects several popular resort towns in Switzerland. Local operator, Berner Oberland-Bahnen has announced that Stadler will
Sintrones Applications for Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Taiwan’s industrial computer industry has attracted worldwide attention. Within numerous vertical integration applications, smart transportation has always been the main application with profitability expectations. Sintrones, a manufacturer of in-vehicle computing systems, has accumulated more than ten years of experience in complete development since its establishment in 2009. It has successfully broken
UK Minister of State for Transport to Deliver Keynote Address Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 UK Minister of State for Transport to deliver keynote address as transport ticketing specialists come together from across the world. Transport Ticketing Global 2022, 28-29 June 2022, Olympia, London, UK Wendy Morton MP, UK Minister of State for Transport will present the keynote opening address live at Transport Ticketing Global on 28
Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning: How to address the skill shortages in the public transport sector and how to prepare the workforce of tomorrow?Date: May 31st 2022, 2.30pm – 4.00pm CET Register here. The emergence of digitisation and the increasing complexity it entails, confronts the public sector with an increasing skills
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
How We Maintain Your Railway Fleet with Full Lifecycle Support Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 How Our Full Lifecycle Support Makes the Difference in Railway-Fleet Maintenance At Televic GSP, we are in for the long haul. An extended lifespan of your rail vehicles with reduced costs – that is what we want to achieve with our full lifecycle after-sales support. With a comprehensive range of services to choose from, we are putting our expertise
Munich Adds to Siemens Mobility C2 Metro Train Order Upon Delivery of First Vehicle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 As part of their work to modernise Munich’s metro fleet, Stadtwerke München (SWM) and Munich Transport Company’s (MVG) took delivery of the first of 22 type C2 metro trains of the third delivery series this week. L-R: Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, Ingo Wortmann, Chairman of the Munich
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Real-Time Passenger Information in 2022? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Nomad Digital: What Are the Biggest Benefits of Real-Time Passenger Information in 2022? As we’re entering the digital-first era with an emphasis on connectivity, we need to be more forward-thinking about the ways we’re facilitating a fully connected public transport experience. Commuters are looking for a comfortable and seamless travel experience
UK: Priority Seating Week Marks Fifth Anniversary of TfL’s ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ Badge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Priority Seating Week (25–29 April) marks five years since Transport for London (TfL) launched its ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ badge. This is free of charge and medical proof is not needed for eligibility. please offer me a seat badge © Transport for London (TfL) Almost 100,000 badges have been given to disabled people
VIP 1000 Extends Full HD HDMI over IP for Passenger Infotainment Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 VIP 1000 Extends Full HD HDMI over IP for Passenger Information and Infotainment Systems NEXCOM has a new Full HD HDMI over IP system for public transport applications that extends HDMI signals to over 100m and makes the broadcast of video in in-vehicle PIS (Passenger Information Systems) and infotainment systems simpler and easier. The
EYYES to Exhibit at IT-TRANS 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 EYYES Will Be Exhibiting at the IT-TRANS Exhibition in Karlsruhe from 10 – 12 May 2022 EYYES has been a supplier of camera and monitor systems for public transport applications for many years. We are leading experts in the use of artificial intelligence for applications in the security, traffic, automotive and
Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Strict requirements around government contracts have traditionally forced transit agencies to take a box-checking approach to acquiring goods and services, but this method of procurement can cause agencies to miss out on new solutions that could have a greater impact on the rider experience.
On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 On track: Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex / Infrarail 2022, setting out the roadmap for progress. Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK.
IT-TRANS 2022: Meet With Swiftly in Germany This May! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 IT-TRANS 2022: Meet With Swiftly in Germany This May! The Swiftly team is thrilled to be back on the road attending our first transit conference of the year in Europe. We’d love to meet in person! There’s no better way to get started on your agency’s journey to better public transport outcomes
First Minister Marks ScotRail Entering Public Ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 ScotRail officially entered public ownership on 1 April 2022. All ScotRail services will now be delivered by a government-owned operator, replacing the former franchise run by Abellio. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon marked this new beginning at Glasgow Queen Street Station, stating that the move will prioritise passengers and staff within Scotland’s rail
Join Switchio at IT-TRANS 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Join Switchio at IT-TRANS 2022 Switchio is pleased to announce that it will be taking part in IT-TRANS, the leading international conference and trade fair devoted to digital innovation in transportation. The 2022 edition will host 270 exhibitors from 35 countries and 180 industry experts, including futurist, author, and CEO of The
Kfw IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz, Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz/Germany with EIB and NORD/LB Local public transport authority Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen procures 19 new tram-trainsExpansion of public transport in the Chemnitz region KfW IPEX-Bank finances 9 new all-electric regional tram-trains manufactured by Stadler © KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and NORD/LB are jointly financing the
Train driver walked between shunting trains, inquest hears Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 A West Midlands Trains driver who was killed at Tyseley depot in Birmingham on 14 December 2019 had walked between two trains for no apparent reason, an inquest jury has heard. Abdul Rehan, 64, had just returned his train to the depot but left his cab on the wrong side,
Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT). A subsidiary of public transport operator Go-Ahead, GTR has been operating this, the UK’s largest railway network, since 2014. A Southern train passes
Has COVID-19 Accelerated the Transition to Contactless Payments in Public Transportation? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Has COVID-19 Accelerated the Transition to Contactless Payments in Public Transportation? Switchio discusses the advantages of contactless payments and looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the public transportation sector closer to fully embracing digital ticketing systems. Can Contactless Payments Help Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases? From ticket machine touchscreens, tickets,
VR Group Strengthens Position with Acquisition of Arriva Sverige Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 VR Group has announced its acquisition of Arriva Sverige – currently part of the European passenger transport company Arriva Group that is owned by Deutsche Bahn (DB). With this acquisition, VR Group will become a significant transport operator in Sweden, as Arriva Sverige operates rail and bus services in southern and
Digital Automatic Coupling Testing Continues in Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Testing of digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues this month with trials by SBB Cargo in Switzerland. This brings the sector closer to achieving its goal of replacing manual coupling with automatic coupling by 2030. Testing of a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues with trials by SBB
Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Assessment Body (AsBo) for the transformation of Copenhagen’s S-Bane railway into a fully automated system. DSB, the future operator of the S-Bane, requires the support of an independent AsBo to ensure that the processes used
Proposed fuel duty cut criticised Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Transport campaigners are warning that a cut in fuel duty expected in tomorrow's spring budget won't help those people who are most affected by the rising cost of living. The chief executive of the Campaign for Better Transport Paul Tuohy said: 'A cut in fuel duty will only serve as
TPE passengers warned not to travel on Sunday Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20220 Passengers who use TransPennine Express are being asked not to attempt to travel on Sunday, because RMT conductors will be staging another strike in a dispute over pay. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has vowed to continue industrial action until 'pay discrimination is dealt with'. TPE had said it was
onway Webinar: Full Speed into the Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 It is time to rethink the IT architecture in public transport vehicles. The silo-like legacy systems that have grown over many years, such as on-board computers, displays, passenger counting, video surveillance, etc., have led to a variety of proprietary hardware and software. This generates high costs and usually proves unsuitable for
Germany: DB Regio Modernises the VVO Diesel Network’s Fleet of Desiro Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20220 DB Regio has unveiled one of the first Desiro railcars it’s redesigned for the Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe (VVO) transport association, which provides public transport services in Saxony, Germany. First modernised multiple units for VVO © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben In addition to gradually modernising the VVO fleet, DB Regio has been operating
Nautiz X41 Rugged Handheld Gets an Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has announced an operating system upgrade to Android 11 for the Nautiz X41 rugged handheld today. The Nautiz X41 is a compact and light-weight rugged handheld, designed for efficient field data collection and communication. In addition to a touchscreen, the Nautiz X41
Webinar: How Iceland Communicates Changes to Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Swiftly: In Conversation with Strætó How Iceland Communicates Changes to Service Join Swiftly on 3rd March to learn how Strætó communicates changes to service and increases visibility across departments and with passengers. Transportation leaders have learned to expect the unexpected. Whether an unplanned detour or canceling service with short notice, it’s vital to
TfL lifts facemasks order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Facemasks are no longer compulsory on Transport for London services from today, as all Covid restrictions are lifted in England. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan had maintained the requirement for facemasks on TfL after restrictions were eased elsewhere, and he still wants passengers on trains, trams and buses to
NEXCOM Partners with AI Chipmaker Hailo to Launch Next-Generation Vehicular Telematics Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20220 NEXCOM Partners with AI Chipmaker Hailo to Launch Next-Generation Vehicular Telematics Solution NEXCOM in-vehicle computer VTC 1021 features the Hailo-8™ AI acceleration module, enabling best-in-class AI performance at the edge for on-road vision and operational efficiency NEXCOM, the industrial computer hardware manufacturer, today announced its partnership with Hailo, the leading edge Artificial Intelligence
Transport for London fares to rise by 4.8% Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 FARES on Transport for London services will rise by almost 5 per cent on 1 March, as TfL continues to struggle with its finances. Temporary funding support from the government was extended on 4 February for another two weeks, but there are still no signs of a long-term settlement. The Mayor
ScotRail Services to Go into Public Ownership on 1 April 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 The Scottish government will take over ScotRail services from 1 April 2022. The transport minister Jenny Gilruth said in a statement to parliament on 9 February that ScotRail would enter public ownership on 1 April. During her statement, she asked elected representatives and rail unions to participate in the debate about the
Italy: Alstom Awarded Line 1 Turin Metro Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 8, 20220 Alstom has won the contract to supply line 1 of the Turin Metro with its latest-generation fully driverless train-to-train CBTC system. This will help improve capacity on the line. Alstom to supply new signalling system and additional trains for line 1 of Turin Metro © Alstom The turnkey contract with Infra.To, valued at 156
Why Does Internet Access in Public Transport Make Travel Time Productive? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 Nomad Digital: Why Does Internet Access in Public Transport Make Travel Time Productive? Advances in technology, and in particular information and communication technologies (ICT), have revolutionised the way we value time. Passengers can now be more mobile than ever. They have real-time information about travel journeys available at any time. Today, we
TOCs call for minimum controls Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 TOCs call for minimum controls as part of ‘levelling-up’ The government's Levelling Up white paper has prompted responses from many parts of the rail industry, with the passenger operators calling for as much freedom as possible when Great British Railways takes over. Rail Delivery Group director general Andy Bagnall said: ‘The
Pfaff-silberblau Verkehrstechnik Awarded Contract for Riyadh Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20220 Pfaff-silberblau Verkehrstechnik Awarded Contract Worth Millions for the Riyadh Metro Mega-Project The Kissing-based company has prevailed despite tough international competition and will supply its powerful lifting systems for today’s most prestigious transport project in existence. In the battle between contractors to supply lifting technology for the maintenance of subway trains as part
How On-Board Internet Access Can Encourage Passengers to Use Public Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Nomad Digital: How On-Board Internet Access Can Encourage Passengers to Use Public Transport It is fair to say that the internet plays a huge role in our lives. It keeps you company, offering you many options to kill time during moments of boredom. It provides you with all the information you
Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions The instruction to work from home if possible will be withdrawn on 27 January, the Prime Minister has said. Other 'Plan B' rules, including wearing facemasks on public transport, will also be cancelled, although passengers in enclosed spaces are still asked to do so
New station proposed for National Arboretum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 IT has been revealed that a new station is being proposed at Alrewas between Lichfield Trent Valley high level and Wichnor Junction, on the line linking Tamworth and Burton-on-Trent. The original station serving the village of Alrewas was closed in 1965, although the line remained open. A new Alrewas station would
KfW Launches Promotional Programmes for Sustainable Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 KfW Launches Broad-Based Promotional Programmes for Sustainable Mobility Low-interest loans for companies and municipalities to invest in sustainable mobilityPromotion of climate-friendly vehicles as well as infrastructure measures and sustainable digitalisation of mobilityLoan of up to EUR 50 million per project and term of up to 30 years for the standard variant KfW
Germany: Siemens Awarded Contract for Frankfurt’s Digital Train Control System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20210 Frankfurt’s public transport provider VGF has awarded the contract for its metro and tram network digital train control system to Siemens Mobility. This comes after funding of 95.5 million euros (107.88m USD) was granted by Hessian’s minister for Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport and Housing. Frankfurt Metro Completion of this project will make Frankfurt
PaxLife’s CEO to Discuss 5G, Connectivity & Rail Data at IT-TRANS 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20210 5G and Clever Caching Technology in Vehicles to Enable Seamless Media Streaming Onboard PaxLife’s CEO, Ralf Cabos, is honoured to have been invited to discuss 5G, connectivity, and clever management of rail data consumption at IT-TRANS 2022 in Karlsruhe, on Wednesday 9th March 2022, 12:00 – 13:00 / Session WS4 “Building
ZF Receives Major Chinese Order for EcoMet Metro Gearboxes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20210 Entry into the Chinese Metro Market: ZF Receives Major Order for EcoMet Metro Gearboxes 720 metro gearboxes for the world’s largest rail vehicle manufacturerEcoMet drives new metro line between Chinese metropolis Hangzhou and airportGearbox model range creates economical standard for rail vehicles Reliability, driving comfort, fast availability. This was the main criteria
UK: TfN Launches First Regional Transport Decarbonisation Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20210 Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a transport decarbonisation strategy for the north of England. This outlines the organisation’s target to achieve near-zero carbon emissions from surface transport by 2045, and is the first regional strategy of its kind. Transport for the North (TfN) launches transport decarbonisation strategy © Transport for the
Union warning as facemasks become compulsory again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20210 Facemasks must be worn on all public transport in Britain from this morning, as the first step towards defending the population from the new omicron variant of Covid-19, which has triggered warnings from the world health community. Masks were already compulsory on Transport for London trains, trams and buses as well
New COVID-19 Measures Come into Force on Deutsche Bahn Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20210 From 24 November, Deutsche Bahn is applying new legal requirements for passengers on long-distance and local public transport. The new rules will require passengers on Deutsche Bahn’s trains and buses who are not vaccinated against or fully recovered from COVID-19 to carry proof of a negative test. Deutsche Bahn is thus
RDG moves ahead with standardised smart ticketing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20210 RDG moves ahead with standardised smart ticketing THE Rail Delivery Group has signed a contract with a smart ticketing company which brings the prospect of standard electronic ticketing for all National Rail operators closer. The RDG is acting in advance of Great British Railways, which will inherit the scheme in due
High-Speed Rail: Why Quality Rail Materials Are Key to Sustainable Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20210 High-Speed Rail: Why Quality Rail Materials Are Key to Sustainable Travel It’s time to turn our attention to sustainable travel: high-speed rail. According to the International Energy Association, high-speed rail is a promising, low-emissions substitute to air travel. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, we must look to high-speed rail as a
COP26: Doing the Wrong Thing Better Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20210 The Great British Bake Off has “caramel week”; COP26 has “transport day”. On Wednesday 10 November, with just three days left in the UN climate change conference, delegates gathered to talk about ways of taking the carbon out of our need to move about. As the evening approached, a press release
Transport Day at COP26: UITP and UIC Joint Statement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20210 UITP, the International Association of Public Transport, and UIC, the International Union of Railways, have released a joint statement to coincide with ‘Transport Day’ at COP26, the climate conference currently taking place in Glasgow, UK. The statement is entitled ‘It’s time to be clear: Rail and public transport are the quickest
Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision ScotRail is planning to replace striking rail staff with managers and supervisors during COP26 if tonight's 17.00 deadline passes without a last-minute agreement with the RMT over a pay offer. It is reported that the government is not optimistic that there will be a settlement
TSL-ESCHA Becomes New Member of MAFELEC TEAM Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20210 TSL-ESCHA Becomes New Member of MAFELEC TEAM MAFELEC TEAM, an owner-managed French group of companies, acquires TSL-ESCHA GmbH, based in Halver (North Rhine-Westphalia). The German company, founded in 1986, develops, manufactures and distributes door opening push buttons, LED signal lights, buzzers and indicator and display devices for public transportation. Within 35 years,
Transport campaigners call for road-rail shift Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20210 Transport campaigners call for road-rail shift The government needs to take decisive action over transport priorities in next week's Autumn Budget and Spending Review, according to the Campaign for Better Transport. It is calling on the Chancellor to end the road fuel duty freeze, replace vehicle excise and fuel duties with
New Generation of Signal Lights: SLE161 and SLE162, Even More Visible Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20210 New Generation of Signal Lights: SLE161 and SLE162, Even More Visible To ensure that passengers on buses and trains always know when the door is opening or closing, signal lights are popular. TSL-ESCHA is now launching the next generation of signal lights: the SLE161 and SLE162 replace the previous SLE160. Thanks
Simulation: How Much Road Space Do Cars Take? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 An animation video shows how much space cars take up in our cities and why cities should promote public and active modes of transport. Placed side by side, it becomes clear how much road space the various modes of transportation require. © PTV Group In many ways, Covid has spurred discussion about how
Will Train Journeys Ever Get Back to Pre-COVID Levels? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20210 BBC News reports that unless workers start commuting by train again, there could be long-term adverse effects on city centre traffic jams, pollution and high street business closures, who rely on the rush of commuters to boost sales. According to the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), train commuting is only sitting at 33% of its pre COVID rates, whereas car journeys have
Southeastern renationalised after £25m ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money.
Southeastern renationalised after �£25m ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money.
Southeastern renationalised after 25m pounds ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money. This
UK railway roundup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry. Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage. Office of Rail and Road
Sticking Plasters Won’t Solve Transport for London’s Funding Woes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 This summer, Transport for London, the public agency responsible for, well, you can probably guess that part, has taken the unusual step of advertising on television. The “Welcome Back London” campaign shows clips of tubes, trains and buses, with the usual, boring signage replaced by a series of nouns: “Reunions”
SmartMMI Technology Makes Intelligent Data Directly Available to Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 Train Windows as New Display Surfaces: SmartMMI Technology Makes Intelligent Data Directly Available to Passengers in Public Transport With SmartMMI, public transport passengers can be provided up-to-date information about developments in their ongoing journeys – directly on their adjacent train window. This is made possible with SmartWindows, an intelligent data integration
Violence against transport workers worse during pandemic – rail union warns Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20210 Photo: RMT Three out of five transport workers have been verbally or physically attacked since the start of the pandemic, new research suggests. Most of 5,000 rail, bus and ferry workers surveyed said they believed workplace violence has worsened during the virus crisis. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said its
Metrolink tram drivers to strike after ‘pitiful’ pay offer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20210 Metrolink tram drivers to strike after 'pitiful' pay offer Tram drivers in Manchester are set to strike on 25 and 26 September, after 97 per cent voted in favour of walkouts in protest at what their union Unite has described as a 'pitiful' pay offer. The strikes will coincide with two
RMT stages Waterloo protest over South Western changes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20210 RMT stages Waterloo protest over South Western changes The RMT is protesting at London Waterloo station today as the union steps up its campaign opposing proposed service reductions on South Western Railway. Other operators are also considering trimming their timetables, including ScotRail and LNER. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'We’re
Railtex/Infrarail 2021 Brings Industry Back on Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 A first analysis of the exhibitor feedback shows that participating companies were extremely satisfied with the outcome of Railtex/Infrarail 2021. A vast majority of exhibitors were able to reach their target groups and praised the high quality of trade visitors. Many exhibitors have also reported that they were able to