Knorr-Bremse Signs Service Contract for Stadler Trains in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20240 Knorr-Bremse has signed a long-term service agreement with Stadler, covering maintenance, repairs, and the supply of spare parts for the braking systems of trains and wagons across Europe. This contract is set to run until the end of 2028 with a possible extension. It aims to enhance fleet efficiency, reliability, and
Riding into the Future: Texas’ Vision for Passenger Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20240 In Texas, they’re laying the tracks for a major change in passenger transportation. Texas, poised for a population surge, is facing a pivotal moment in deciding the future of its transit systems. The 2024 Texas Transit Association (TTA) Conference in San Antonio painted a picture of determination and advocacy, championed by voices like
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20240 Today’s talent-seekers are focused on building a diverse, inclusive workplace. Diversity and inclusion bring more ideas to the table and boost out-of-the-box thinking. They improve work culture. The issue lies in attracting the right talent. What can companies do to ensure their talent pool includes employees who represent a diverse cultural
Canada: Metrolinx Awards Service Contract to Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20240 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a further service contract from Canadian operator, Metrolinx in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. This contract will see Siemens Mobility handle the track, signal, and right-of-way maintenance for the Central Region of Toronto’s passenger railway infrastructure system. This contract aims to increase system availability and reliability
Optimizing Employee Growth with Effective Performance Management Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20240 A team’s performance is crucial to company growth. When a team is performing at its best, a company will reach its goals and outperform its previous records. When a team is not reaching optimal performance levels, it can result in a downward spiral. < p class="_9-O5y h4vUg KNByY iPC6I TI-xX">Companies must continue
UK: Work to Commence on Delivering Midlands Rail Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 29, 20240 The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has provided an initial 123 million GBP in funding for work to begin on the Midlands Rail Hub. This project is part of the government’s plan to improve transport across the region by increasing the capacity and frequency of passenger rail services. The Midlands Rail Hub
AARC Innovates in Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20240 AARC Professional Services showcases training expertise at RIA Innovation Conference. Rail Consultancy also strengthens its customer commitment with drive to ISO certification. Chris Rowley, Ian Barnes, Mick Gates at Railtex 2023 © AARC Professional Services Limited Rail consultancy AARC Professional Services Limited will be showcasing its training expertise when it makes an appearance at
Navigating the Ever-Changing Executive Search Landscape Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20240 Companies must strive to find the best talent possible. They require talent that aligns with their brand, optimizes productivity, and is willing to commit long-term. These characteristics are especially critical when choosing an executive. Executives are company leaders. They must have exceptional skills. They must have the insight to do their jobs
Why Choose Rail Services from SGS? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20240 Why Choose Rail Services from SGS?Rail services from SGS – a range of services to support rail operations throughout the value chain. The rail industry requires solutions that ensure both safety and optimal performance. As projects grow more complex and encompass various subsystems, such as rolling stock, control-command, signalling systems, energy,
Network Rail Consulting to Support California High-Speed Rail Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20240 UK consultancy company, Network Rail Consulting has been awarded a 73.2 million USD contract to provide systems engineering services for California’s High-Speed Rail Program. This project will see trains operating at 200 mph between Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as later connections to Sacramento and San Diego. The California High-Speed
AARC Professional Services Limited – Rail Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20240 AARC Professional Services is a railway consultancy with extensive expertise in Rail Operations covering: Network operations Maintenance operations Train operations A signaller workstation at Network Rail, Glasgow © AARC Professional Services Limited Drawing from over five decades of industry experience, we have a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of rail operations at all levels, with a team
The Importance of Strategic Talent Planning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20240 A business cannot be successful without great talent. The people you hire will come up with your marketing campaigns, deal with your customers, and make critical business decisions. It’s imperative to make smart hiring choices. Companies should not simply launch a talent search. They should incorporate strategic planning to find employees
FirstGroup Applies to Operate New London to Sheffield Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20240 FirstGroup has applied to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to operate a new open-access rail service between London and Sheffield, expanding the company’s award-winning Hull Trains business. The proposed service is expected to consist of two daily return journeys from London King’s Cross, calling at Retford, Worksop, Woodhouse and
A Reflection on the Year in Rail Leadership Talent Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 As the year draws to a close, it’s a time to pause and reflect on the successes and challenges we’ve faced. For Stahl Recruiting, this year has been one of growth, opportunity, and unwavering commitment to our core values of honesty, integrity, and ethics. We’ve had the privilege of partnering with
UK: Dartmoor Line Celebrates 550,000 Passenger Journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The West Devon town of Okehampton recently held a community celebration for the second anniversary of its fully reopened Dartmoor Line. This was the first line to be reopened under the government’s Restoring Your Railway programme, which pledged more than 40 million GBP toward the project. Since being delivered 10 million GBP
UK: CrossCountry Extends Services Contract with Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 Alstom has been awarded an eight-year extension on its services contract to maintain, overhaul and clean CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet in the UK. This Train Services Agreement (TSA) contract extension is valued at approximately 950 million EUR and will last until 2031. Under the agreement, Alstom will continue to service
Thoughts and Trends 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20230 The 2023 Maintenance of Way (MOW) spending report, from Progressive Railroading Magazine April 2023 issue, reflects boosted MOW budgets for 2023 despite inflationary increases such as material costs and limited labor at hand. U.S. employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent, according to
How Data Can Drive Actionable Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 8, 20230 Data has the potential to drive business growth, yet it also creates a disruptive narrative if it is not managed correctly. Rushab Shah, Digital Strategy Lead at Ricardo, comments on the challenges associated with throwing the words data and digital at a problem, without first realising what you want to achieve. We
Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20230 Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet to Serve Latvian Capital New Battery-Electric Multiple Units to form part of major transport investment across Riga’s metropolitan area. Ricardo has been appointed by the Latvian Ministry of Transport to develop the technical specifications for a zero-emission rail fleet to serve the capital, Riga, and its
Vivarail trains withdrawn by London Northwestern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Vivarail trains running between Bedford and Bletchley on London Northwestern Railway were withdrawn last night and the rail service has been replaced by buses, following the news that Vivarail has been placed in administration. Grant Thornton is understood to be taking responsibility for managing the company’s financial affairs. LNR engineering
ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
Avanti under new pressure amid calls for dividend reversal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have shown that Avanti West Coast paid £12 million to its owners FirstGroup and Trenitalia last year. The revelation has prompted calls from Labour for the money to be repaid to taxpayers in the light of Avanti’s poor performance in recent months,
Ricardo Partners with Cordel Group PLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Ricardo Partners with Railway AI Technology Specialists, Cordel Group PLC Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market. Cordel provides railway asset condition monitoring and inspection tools that helps operators and infrastructure managers improve
Sydney Metro West’s Final Tunnelling Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A John Holland, CPB Contractors (CPB) and Ghella joint venture (JCG JV) has been awarded the eastern tunnelling contract for the Sydney Metro West infrastructure project. TBM Wendy breaks through at Blues point as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project The tender process for the Sydney Metro West tunnel began
It Could, Let’s Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 It could, let’s be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week’s Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a list of priority projects to advance the improvement and development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC is a commuter and intercity passenger rail network spanning from Boston to Washington, D.C. This Project Inventory will promote transparency on federal priorities for its envisioned
Dynamic Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Avanti West Coast has announced that the first of its Hitachi Class 805 bi-mode trains has begun dynamic testing at Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre (RIDC). Following the completion of static tests, this dynamic testing marks a major milestone in the operator’s 350 million GBP project. Unit number 805001, still
Ricardo Opens First North America Rail Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Ricardo has opened its first North America office dedicated to the rail market. The office in Folsom, CA, will be led by Kirk Klug, the recently appointed President, North America Ricardo Rail, who will oversee the expansion of Ricardo’s rail activities across the region. Kirk Klug, President of North America Ricardo Rail, said:“The opening
Infrastructure Upgrade to Enable Amtrak Services between Scranton and New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 The state of Pennsylvania is investing 3.7 million USD to enable Amtrak passenger rail services to run between Scranton and New York City via the Pocono Mountains and New Jersey. The funding from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is also expected to be matched with 3.7
Technical Support for New Monorail Line in Panama City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Ricardo experts to ensure globally-recognised RAMS techniques are applied during design and build of Metro Line 3, a new monorail system for Panama’s metro network. Ricardo has been chosen to provide RAMS support for the construction of Phase One of Panama Metro’s Line 3. The role was awarded by the HPH Consortium,
Sydney Metro West Welcomes First Tunnel Boring Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 Sydney Metro West’s first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived at The Bays Station site, from where they will carve out 11-kilometre twin tunnels to Sydney Olympic Park. These TBMs include refurbished parts from those used on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. The cutterheads, front shields and gripper shields
Network Rail to Strengthen Merseyrail Underground Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Network Rail is using 21st century technology to fix a Merseyrail underground tunnel in Liverpool without disrupting passenger services. This 3.5 million GBP investment involves waterproofing and strengthening the ceiling of High Neck Tunnel to fix its leaks and loose Victorian brickwork. As part of this work, a steel ‘ram-arch’ tension system
The Indirect Way of Getting from London to Liverpool by Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Normally, if you want to travel from London to Liverpool by train, you’d start from Euston. A few weeks back, though, I decided to take a different route. Instead of going to Euston and heading north west, I would go to Kings Cross and travel north, to Leeds. There, pausing only
ScotRail services at risk of disruption as overtime ban starts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Passengers on ScotRail are being warned that some short-notice train cancellations are likely from today as 2000 RMT staff begin an indefinite overtime ban. The ban follows a 24-hour strike on Monday after pay talks had broken down on 4 October. The RMT members now refusing to work overtime until further notice
Germany: STRABAG to Upgrade Berlin’s Köpenick Station for Regional Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20220 DB Netz has commissioned STRABAG Rail to upgrade the Berlin-Köpenick rail station to handle regional rail traffic via two new tracks. The station in south-east Berlin is a key component of the city’s overall transport strategy and part of an extensive project to modernise the west-east corridor from Berlin to the
Varamis Rail Leases Class 321 Swift Express Freight Train from Eversholt Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Varamis Rail has signed an agreement to lease a Class 321 Swift Express Freight train from Eversholt Rail. Class 321 Swift Express Freight goes into service This will be used to deliver light goods across the UK at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, with Varamis running services 5 nights
Canada: Construction Begins on Confederation GO Station in Hamilton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The Ontario government has announced that construction is now underway on the Confederation GO station in Hamilton. The new station aims to help reduce gridlock and increase transit accessibility in Ontario, Canada. It will support a more integrated transit network and facilitate a future increase in GO rail services to Toronto
Labour would complete renationalisation of railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 The Labour Party would complete the renationalisation of the railways, shadow rail minister Tanmanjeet Dhesihas has confirmed. He was speaking at an RMT fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference, where he said: ‘We believe that under a Labour government we should be taking rail back into public ownership.’ The path away
InnoTrans: Official Presentation of Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus H Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Today, Siemens Mobility presented its hydrogen train Mireo Plus H at InnoTrans in Berlin. The event was attended by Bettina Jarasch, Berlin Senator for Environment and Mobility and Deputy Governing Mayor, Guido Beermann, Minister for Transport in Brandenburg, Thomas Dill from VBB, the transport association for Berlin and Brandenburg, and Detlef
deugro Appoints Diana Kaufmann as President Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Hanau, Germany, September 1, 2022 – Effective today, Diana Kaufmann has been appointed President Central Europe, Global Risk Management and HR Development for deugro. Throughout her career, Diana Kaufmann has acquired a wide range of skills and experience that makes her an excellent candidate for the position of President. In addition
Taiwan: Stadler Wins First Metro Tender in Asia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City Mass Rapid Transit Bureau has chosen a consortium of ST Engineering, Stadler and Siemens Mobility to provide turnkey rail services for its new MRT Yellow Line. Light rail system in Kaohsiung, Taiwan © MiNe The consortium will develop and build a completely new metro line in Taiwan’s third largest city.
More ASLEF drivers vote for strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 Drivers belonging to ASLEF at three more train operating companies have voted for strikes in the continuing dispute over pay. The votes were held at Chiltern Railways (majority in favour 92.1 per cent), Northern (96.6 per cent) and TransPennine Express (97.1 per cent). Turnouts were all over 80 per cent. ASLEF has
UK: More Elizabeth Line Services to Begin this November Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Lines from Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield will connect with the central tunnels of the Elizabeth line from 6 November, enabling new direct journeys across London. Trains will begin running directly from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey Wood and from Shenfield to Paddington, reducing journey times and improving connectivity across the capital
Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has awarded over 233 million USD (231.02m EUR) in funding to 11 projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services across eight US states. This investment comes from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program), which is administered by
Railway braces for weekend of disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 Industrial action and very hot weather are set to disrupt rail services seriously over the next few days. Some operators have warned that they will not be able to run any trains on Saturday, when ASLEF drivers stage a 24-hour strike. Avanti West Coast also expects a number of stations on
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
Committee says government must re-assess rail plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 A thorough reassessment of the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan is essential to ensure this once-in-a-generation investment in rail is not a missed opportunity to address regional imbalances, the Commons Transport Committee has said. The Committee’s report says that alternative options ‘which could transform stations and city centres in key Northern cities’
Industry urges RMT to call off national strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Network Rail and the train operating companies are calling on the RMT to cancel the national strike which has been called for 27 July. The walkout would be the fourth of its kind in the dispute over pay and jobs, after three strikes were staged on 21, 23 and 25 June. The
Italy: New High Speed Rail Services Improve Integration Between Rail and Air Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Three new Trenitalia Frecciarossa services have begun this week, providing direct connections between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the Napoli Centrale and Afragola stations. Italy’s high-speed ETR500 Frecciarossa fleet © Joe Ross These make travel between the airport and Padua, Bologna, Florence and Rome much easier by connecting the destinations to the direct Leonardo
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
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
Scottish ministers accuse London of ‘picking a fight’ with rail unions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Transport secretary Grant Shapps and his cabinet colleagues are being accused of ‘picking a fight’ with the rail unions, as more walkouts are threatened. Scottish transport minister Jenny Gilruth (pictured) said a meeting with Grant Shapps and rail minister Wendy Morton was cancelled last week at short notice. It was rescheduled
Network Rail invites RMT to fresh consultation talks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Fresh talks are reported to have been arranged for today with the RMT in a fresh bid to end the dispute which is reducing rail services to a fifth of their normal level on three days this week. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has defended plans to reduce the number
Rail Upgrades to Power Elizabeth Line and Extend West Anglia Platforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Network Rail has announced that rail upgrades will take place at the end of July on the West Anglia Main Line to extend platforms and provide power for the Elizabeth line in preparation for its next stage of opening. Throughout the work, a power upgrade will be carried out near Stratford
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
UK: Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s New Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Static testing has begun on the first of Avanti West Coast’s new fleet of trains at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe factory. Start of testing marks major milestone for Avanti West Coast’s new fleet © Avanti West Coast The new fleet, valued at 350 million GBP (408.92m EUR | 439.03m USD), will be a
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
14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner In a few weeks, the European railway sector gathers at RailTech Europe 2022. Taking place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht in the centre of the Netherlands from June 21-23, RailTech Europe is the European meeting place for the railway industry, from infrastructure managers and
Not Calling At… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 Until recently, a major English city had no direct rail services to or from the capital. To get to Middlesbrough from London – as I foolishly did, one freezing day in November 2017 – you had to go to Darlington, also in the Tees Valley but a good 13 miles
We Keep Track Engineers Safe When Performing Rail Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20220 We Keep Track Engineers Safe When Performing Rail Maintenance Enforcing speed restrictions is required due to multiple reasons: High Temperatures – Railway tracks can heat up to 50 degrees and risk buckling – which is unsafe for trains to pass over. By slowing trains down, they exert lower forces on the track, reducing
London’s Elizabeth Line Officially Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 The Elizabeth line (Crossrail) has officially opened to the public, increasing central London’s rail capacity by 10 percent and improving transport links across the UK capital. The new line will reduce journey times and fares for thousands of commuters across London, with trips from Abbey Wood to Paddington now taking just
Ricardo Appointed as Independent Safety Assessor for skyTran PRT System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Ricardo Appointed as Independent Safety Assessor for skyTran Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Technology Safety experts to appraise visionary system that utilises maglev technology to provide on-demand, high-speed urban transit skyTran, the US-based developer of an innovative Personal Rapid Transit solution, has chosen Ricardo to perform a rigorous safety assessment of its magnetic
FRA Establishes Corridor ID Program to Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established a new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program to improve the US passenger rail network. The Corridor ID Program will identify projects that are ready for funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance the development of new or
Government preparing ’emergency measures’ as strike ballot continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20220 Emergency plans are reported to be under discussion at Cabinet level ahead of a possible national rail strike. The RMT is currently balloting 40,000 staff at Network Rail and train operators in protest at job losses and pay falling well below the inflation rate. Rail freight disruption could hamper the
Railway inspectors give final green light to Elizabeth Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 The Elizabeth Line has been given its final clearance by the Railway Inspectorate for opening on 24 May. The Office of Rail and Road has issued full approvals for all the stations with the exception of Bond Street, which will not open until later this year. In the meantime Bond
Intelligent Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring If an embankment failure is not managed from an early stage the result could be a derailment. Around the world rail service operators are under pressure to increase capacity, reduce costs and at the same time improve safety. The effects that multiple external factors can have on rail
SWISS and SBB Strengthen Partnership with SWISS Air Rail Announcement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and SBB Swiss Federal Railways are expanding and renaming their intermodal rail/air travel product formally known as Airtrain. SWISS and SBB intensify their strategic partnership: Munich-Zurich Airport to be the first international ‘SWISS Air Rail © SWISS The renamed SWISS Air Rail will add Munich Hauptbahnhof to its
More transport devolution called for Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 The Urban Transport Group, which represents city region transport authorities, has responded to the Queen’s Speech by calling for more devolution. UTG director Jonathan Bray said: ‘We welcome today’s announcement of a new Transport Bill which, if true to the Government’s wider devolutionary objectives, should provide an opportunity to deepen
Queen’s speech leaves GBR plans vague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 The Railway Industry Association has welcomed the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech, which includes plans to ‘improve’ the railway industry. Prince Charles said: ‘Her Majesty's Government will improve transport across the United Kingdom, delivering safer, cleaner services and enabling more innovation. Legislation will be introduced to modernise rail services
Alstom Wins Its Largest Order in Germany to Date Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract to supply 130 Coradia Stream High Capacity electric double-decker trains to Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The electric multiple unit (EMU) trains can reach maximum speeds of 200 kilometres per hour and consist of two double-decker control cars and two single-decker middle cars, providing
deugro visiotrack Measures the Carbon Footprint of Global Transports Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 deugro Expands Its Supply Chain Management System, deugro visiotrack, with a New Feature to Measure the Carbon Footprint of Global Transports deugro visiotrack users are now able to view the emissions of their shipments worldwide at any time at the press of a button. deugro already provides many clients with comprehensive logistics
Germany: Regulatory Agency Accuses DB of Abuse of Market Power Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Germany’s national competition regulatory agency, the Bundeskartellamt, has accused Deutsche Bahn (DB) of an abuse of power that could hinder the growth of mobility platforms. Deutsche Bahn headquarters in Berlin © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben In late 2019, the Bundeskartellamt initiated an abuse proceeding against DB due to violations of Sections
Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 ONxpress Transportation Partners – a consortium made up of Alstom, Aecon Group, Deutsche Bahn International Operations and FCC Construcción – has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project. GO Expansion will transform the GO rail network from a commuter service into an all-day rapid system. ©
Former Prime Minister joins GWR advisory board Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Theresa May has joined Great Western Railway’s stakeholder advisory board, which is an independent external body. Mrs May was Prime Minister between 2016 and 2019, and is MP for Maidenhead. She was invited to join the board by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, who chairs the 12-strong group. Mrs May said: ‘I
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
West Midlands secures �1 billion transport upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 The Department for Transport has confirmed a £1.05 billion grant for improving transport in the West Midlands. Tram and rail services are set to benefit, as well as buses, cycleways and pavements. When local funding is added, a total of £1.3 billion is expected to be invested over the next
dship Carriers Names DNA Shipping Co. Ltd. as Commercial Agent Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 From April 1, 2022, DNA Shipping Co., Ltd. will be named the exclusive commercial agent for dship Carriers in South Korea. Through the strategic collaboration with DNA Shipping Co., Ltd., dship Carriers continues its successful expansion on the South Korean shipping market. Melanie Drehkopf, Senior Business Development & Chartering Manager, dship Carriers,
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
Some Places Crossrail Won’t Go Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 At some point in the first half of this year – the powers that be are refusing to be any more specific than that – Crossrail will finally open. The single biggest addition to London’s rail network in decades, it’ll speed passengers under the capital at a dizzying 90mph, linking Paddington
Greece: Alstom Joint Venture Wins Digital Signalling Contract for Thessaloniki-Idomeni Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 An Alstom / Avax joint venture has signed a signalling contract with Ergose, a subsidiary of the Greek national railway company OSE, to modernise the Thessaloniki-Idomeni mainline section in Greece. This line is part of the Pan-European Corridor X, connecting Thessaloniki to Budapest and passing through Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary.
Amtrak Recognises Canadian Pacific as Best Host Railroad 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 The National Railroad Passenger Corporation – Amtrak – has recognised the Class 1 railroad Canadian Pacific (CP) as the best host railroad 2021. Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific (left) and Stephen J. Gardner, Amtrak (right) © Canadian Pacific For the sixth consecutive year, this Class 1 has earned an A grade on Amtrak’s annual
US: Federal Grant Enables Expansion of Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 Improvements to the Twin Cities, La Cross, Milwaukee and Chicago rail corridor have been given the green light thanks to a new federal grant valued at 31.8 million USD (28.8m euros). Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner La Crosse station. © Amtrak The funds were announced by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of
RMT to protest over job cut fears Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 RMT members are set to hold demonstrations in several English cities tomorrow over fears that 'thousands' of frontline railway jobs are set to be axed. The demonstrators will gather in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Despite rail fares going up again the government
TfL funding is extended until June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20220 Government funding support for Transport for London has been extended until 24 June, but although the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has welcomed the news he is calling for a 'concrete commitment' to a longer term settlement. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said he was 'pleased', but continued: 'There is no
The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Customer Experience in the Rail Industry: The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design By Patric Scheidner, Corporate Vice President Global Head of Aviation, Space, Rail at Henkel Across the world, train interiors are becoming more exciting. It’s because of passenger insights, which show that rail users expect more from their trains than
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
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
Rail workers demonstrate over COP26 ‘betrayal’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20220 Rail workers demonstrate over COP26 'betrayal' RAIL staff are among the people in Edinburgh staging a protest at what the RMT union is describing as a 'betrayal' of the promises made at the COP26 conference in Glasgow three months ago. The union said today's protest at the office of First Minister Nicola
Elizabeth Line set to open by June, says TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 THE first section of the Elizabeth Line is expected to open during the first six months of this year, said Transport for London. At first trains will run between Paddington and Abbey Wood, and no opening date has yet been given for the other sections to Shenfield, Heathrow and Reading,
UK: Network Rail Begins Bishops Stortford Renewal Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20221 Network Rail has begun track, bridge and station works designed to improve services for travellers between London and Anglia. Track renewal works begin in Bishops Stortford. © Network Rail Over the next six months weekend work will take place at Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire to renew eleven points and over half a mile
Abellio Rail Folds in Germany, Concessions Given to Other Operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 Abellio GmbH, which has been running local and regional rail services in Germany, has been in financial trouble for some time and now its end has come. In September 2021, its parent company, the Dutch state rail operator NS, said it would cease providing financial assistance for Abellio at the end
Mechan Reduces Rail Depot’s Impact on Environment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20210 Mechan Reduces Rail Depot’s Impact on Environment Sheffield-based Mechan is helping to reduce carbon emissions at a Scottish rail depot after introducing an electric shunter. The rail depot equipment specialists are supplying a Rotrac E2 shunter to Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) Motherwell facility, following a 14-month trial to prove it can replace
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
The Integrated Rail Plan: A Disaster for Rail, Passengers and the Environment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 Today, 18 November 2021, the British government has published its much delayed Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands. In it, the government has confirmed the cancellation of the eastern leg of HS2 (Phase 2b East), which would connect Birmingham with Leeds and free up capacity on the Midland Main
Caledonian Sleeper strike to go ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20210 Caledonian Sleeper strike to go ahead The RMT has confirmed another strike on Caledonian Sleeper this week, which will coincide with COP26 in Glasgow. RMT members will walk out from 11.59 on Thursday and return to work at 11.58 on Saturday. After the last strike at the start of COP26 the
Stadler EuroDual Locomotive Now Approved in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20210 The Stadler-built EuroDual locomotive has been approved for operations in Austria, a process Swiss-based leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP) was significantly involved in. ELP obtained the approval of the locomotive in Austria based on the 4th railway package (a set of changes to EU regulations aimed at liberalising the rail
Light Rail Systems Can Help Urban Areas Recover Post-Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20210 A new report from the Urban Transport Group (UTG) says that protecting light rail services and maintaining the urban connectivity they provide is key to ensuring towns and cities recover from the impact of Covid-19. The report, entitled Leading light: What light rail can do for city regions, looks at how
Railfreight goes back to diesel as electricity costs soar Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20210 SOME rail freight operators have abandoned electric traction, at least for now, because the price of electricity has been rising sharply. The electricity tariffs include a 40 per cent renewable energy tax, and following the latest rises diesel traction is now cheaper. The drivers' union ASLEF is calling for the
Dartmoor Line Resumes Year-Round Service This November Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20210 After a 50-year hiatus, the Dartmoor Line will resume regular passenger services next month. Services between Okehampton and Exeter St Davids, via Crediton, will start on 20 November with a journey time of 40 minutes. Dartmoor Line Resumes Year-Round Service © Network Rail The return of Dartmoor Line’s year-round passenger service, which was withdrawn