NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way NEXCOM is proud to introduce its latest series of mobile communication hubs, the nROK 6221 (rolling stock), nROK 6221-IP (rolling stock with IP65 certification), and VTC 6221 (in-vehicle telematics computer), which maintain the durability and slim design of earlier models yet now feature five adaptable
TK Elevator Awarded HS2 Station Lifts and Escalators Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 HS2 has chosen TK Elevator to manufacture and install approximately 160 lifts and 130 escalators at its four main stations. Lifts and escalators Old Oak Common © HS2 The framework agreement also includes maintenance for up to 20 years, and is valued at between 207m GBP and 316m GBP depending on the final
Stadler Wins €4 Billion Contract for Up to 504 Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20220 Stadler has won the largest contract in its history. The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer has been selected by a group of six transport companies from Germany and Austria to supply up to 504 vehicles as part of the ‘VDV Tram-Train’ project. This framework agreement also covers maintenance for up to 32
Alstom Wins Norway’s Largest Rail Procurement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to provide up to 200 Coradia Nordic trains to Norske Tog. Alstom wins landmark contract to deliver up to 200 regional trains in Norway © Alstom This is the largest rail procurement contract in Norway’s history and is valued at more than 1.8 billion euros (2.04bn USD). Alstom
Railpool Signs Framework Agreement for 100 Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20220 Railpool has signed a framework agreement for 100 Vectron locomotives with manufacturer Siemens Mobility. At the same time, the rolling stock leasing company placed a first call for 70 locomotives. A Vectron MS locomotive for Railpool © www.siemens.com/press The Vectron MS (multi-system) locomotives that Railpool has ordered are capable of operating in 18 countries
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies WLAN-Controlled Lifting Jack System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20210 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies WLAN-Controlled Lifting Jack System for the Maintenance of the Latest Multiple-Unit Trains at BLS’s Modernised Plant in Spiez, Switzerland BLS, a railway operating company in Switzerland, has equipped the modernised plant in Spiez with lifting jacks from Pfaff Verkehrstechnik for the maintenance of the latest generation of multiple
VR FleetCare: Highlights of the Year 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 CEO Kimmo Soini Writes in a Blog about the Most Significant Events of 2021 Kimmo Soini, CEO, VR FleetCare © VR FleetCare We have come a long way as an almost 160-year-old Finnish rolling stock maintenance company. For a few years now, we have been operating as our own company and have reached
Siemens Mobility to Supply 20 Vectron Locomotives to Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20210 This order is the first time Akiem has purchased Vectron locomotives. Akiem has ordered the multisystem (MS) version, which has a maximum output of 6.4MW and a top speed of 200km/h. Each locomotive will be equipped with the required national train control system as well as the European Train Control
Belgium: Alstom to Supply SNCB with 98 Additional M7 Train Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20210 SNCB is exercising a contract option from a framework agreement signed in 2015 (with Bombardier Transportation) to request a further 98 M7 train cars. The original framework agreement was for up to 1,362 M7 train cars. M7 double-decker train © Alstom This current order is worth 268 million euros. So far, SNCB has ordered
Alstom Signs Ten Year Agreement with Irish Rail to Replace and Expand DART Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20210 Alstom has signed a ten-year framework agreement with Irish Rail (IE) for up to 750 new X’trapolis commuter rail cars. A Dart train at Clontarf Road railway station, Dublin City, Republic of Ireland © Alstom The contract to replace and expand the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) fleet is part of the DART+
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
Network Rail to Give Endangered Hazel Dormice Dedicated Railway Crossing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20210 Engineers at Network Rail are building a tiny railway crossing for wild hazel dormice to help protect the endangered species from extinction. This dormouse bridge will be the first of its kind. It will be built in summer 2022 on the Furness line in Lancashire. Hazel dormice to be given a bridge
Stimio: IoT Rail Compressor Monitoring Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20210 Pneumatic circuits and their compressors are an essential component of rolling stock. They have multiple functions: opening and closing doors,engaging brakes and sandboxes,suspension management,etc. Passenger comfort and safety are highly dependent on the compressor and its pneumatic circuit operating properly. Nonetheless, the air production equipment on board rail vehicles is subject to harsh operating conditions
Construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common Station Box Begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20210 Construction of the 850-metre-long station box at HS2’s Old Oak Common station has now begun. When complete, the station will be one of the UK’s largest and best-connected transport hubs, with 14 platforms. The six high-speed platforms will be situated underground and connected to the eight conventional platforms by a split-level public
How to Enable Smooth and Safe Passenger Flows in Train Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 To analyse detailed passenger movements within their stations Network Rail recently adopted a new tool for station capacity planning. Train stations are certainly some of the most bustling places on earth. Some of the largest stations worldwide serve millions of passengers every day. Even the medium size stations have to handle tens of
Latvia: Largest Rail Baltica Tender Launched for Main Line Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20210 The international tender for the construction of Rail Baltica’s main line in Latvia has been launched by Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas – the country’s Rail Baltica implementing body. Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas has launched the international tender for the construction of Rail Baltica’s main line in Latvia. The tender will be carried out
Knorr-Bremse and CAF Sign Maintenance Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20210 “With a global presence that’s embedded at local level, our worldwide service offering for rail vehicles is one of the mainstays of our business, putting us right next to our customers. “That’s why we’re delighted that CAF has reaffirmed their confidence in us by entering into this global service agreement and
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
Israel Railways Issues Notice to Proceed for Supply of 36 TRAXX Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20210 Israel Railways (ISR) has issued a notice to proceed for the supply of 36 additional TRAXX locomotives as part of a framework agreement it signed with Bombardier Transportation (now Alstom) in 2015 for the supply of 62 electric TRAXX locomotives (as well as 74 double-decker coaches in 2019). Israel Railways and
Hitachi Rail to Deliver 50 High-Capacity Regional Trains to Lombardy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20210 Ferrovienord and Hitachi Rail have signed a contract for 50 high-capacity trains destined for the Lombardy region in Italy. This contract sits within a framework agreement signed by the two parties in 2018. The 50 high-capacity ‘Caravaggio’ regional trains cost 451 million euros. The trains in this order are to be
How aROK 8110 is Revolutionizing Railway AI Computing and Intelligent Surveillance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20210 How aROK 8110 is Revolutionizing Railway AI Computing and Intelligent Surveillance NEXCOM introduces the most cutting-edge member of the aROK railway computer family, the aROK 8110. In delivering a variety of powerful in-train AI recognition and machine vision applications, the aROK 8110 offers powerful CPU-GPU combinations and extra PCIe 3.0 slots for discrete
Stadler Signs First Contract in New Zealand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20210 KiwiRail has signed a long-term framework agreement with Stadler, with a first call off for 57 diesel mainline locomotives. The new locomotives will be used for freight and passenger rail operation, mainly on New Zealand’s South Island. This is the first contract for Stadler in New Zealand and is worth 228 million
Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke to Design Gloucester Digital Signalling Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20210 Network Rail has awarded Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke Services a contract to design a digital signalling solution as part of a multimillion-pound project to improve rail reliability and safety in and around the Gloucester area. Hitachi Rail and Linbrooke to Design Gloucester Digital Signalling Solution © Hitachi Rail This was awarded as part
Stadler to Appeal Against Austrian Court’s Decision to Nullify OEBB Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20210 Stadler is to appeal against the Austrian Federal Administrative Court’s decision to nullify a contract the Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) had awarded the Swiss rolling stock manufacturer. This was for the manufacture and delivery of up to 186 double-decker multiple units. The court declared the award null and void due to an
Remote Monitoring of SNCF FRET Locomotive Starter Reservoirs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20210 A STIMIO Solution for Monitoring SNCF FRET Locomotive Starter Reservoirs One of STIMIO’s long-standing clients, SNCF VOYAGEURS, which recently placed its trust in us once again by signing a framework agreement (read the press release), also works for SNCF Group’s FRET (freight) subsidiary through its Materials Engineering Department. As a result
British Steel Unveils Low-Carbon Roadmap with Net-Zero Pledge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 “When we bought British Steel 18 months ago we promised to transform the company into a sustainable business and decarbonisation is fundamental to this. We have implemented a number of significant projects to enhance operations and, fuelled by the drive of our employees, we have introduced many positive changes. “A great
Stadler Wins Largest Tender in Swiss Rail History Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), in association with Thurbo and RegionAlps, has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 510 new single-decker FLIRT multiple units. This is the largest tender is Swiss rail history. Stadler’s FLIRT model is a single-decker multiple unit for local and long-distance services © Stadler The initial order is for
Interview with Martin Bělčík, CEO of VUZ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 You have mentioned a nearly completely booked capacity. Does that mean that customers should be aware that they may not be able to use your circuit? MB: Yes and no. It depends on the type of tests and requested timeframe. We prefer manufacturers as customers, who wish to carry out comprehensive projects
£25m plan to save weather-battered railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20210 £25m plan to save weather-battered railway Details have been published of a £25 million plan to rescue a railway on the Welsh borders which has been blocked by five major landslips in the past two years alone. The line between Newport and Gloucester via Lydney runs alongside the Severn Estuary. Extreme
Alstom-led Consortium to Provide Integrated Metro System for Taipei’s Fully Automated Metro Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20210 An Alstom-led consortium that also includes Taiwanese company CTCI has been awarded a contract to provide an integrated metro system for Taipei Circular Line Phase Two. Taipei Circular Line Metropolis Train The contract from the Systemwide E&M Project Office Department of Rapid Transit Systems of Taipei City Government (SEMPO) is valued at
RAIB release report into Hampshire near miss Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20210 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a near miss with a member of staff at Rowlands Castle station in December last year. At 19:14 hrs on December 19, 2020, a Network Rail Mobile Operations Manager (MOM) came close to being struck by a passenger train at
AECOM Signs MoU to Develop Hydrogen-Powered Railway in Central Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20210 AECOM has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Spanish renewables group Iberdrola, and Italian partners Cinque International and Ancitel Energy and Environment, to replace Italy’s Apennine diesel railway with hydrogen trains. Route of the Terni-Rieti-L’Aquila-Sulmona railway (red line), in central Italy. The partners are working on four projects to support sustainable
3Squared Showcase at the Virtual ‘Great British RailSmart Day’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 Leading Rail Technology Consultancy 3Squared to Showcase Its Ground-Breaking Technology at Virtual ‘Great British RailSmart Day’ On Wednesday 29th September, leading rail technology consultancy 3Squared will be showcasing its flagship suite of RailSmart products with a series of free interactive sessions at its ‘Great British RailSmart Day’. During the informative and interactive session,
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
Be More Cost-Effective with Wheelabrator’s Digital Tool Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20210 Be More Cost-Effective with the Help of Wheelabrator’s Digital Tool Stand By for Savings: The Digital Tool Enabling Energy-Efficient Shot Blasting Shot blast machines wheel blast ones in particular use a lot of energy due the power required to accelerate the abrasive. Bringing that energy consumption down while maintaining a stable blast
Alstom to Supply ETCS Level 2 to Sydney’s Suburban Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20210 Alstom has been awarded two contracts by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) and Sydney Trains to design, deliver and provide long-term service support for European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS) trackside signalling technology. Alstom to deliver a digital future for Sydney Trains © Alstom This is part of the state’s ‘More
S-Bahn Hamburg Signs Contract for 64 Additional Alstom Commuter Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20210 Alstom and S-Bahn Hamburg have signed a contract for the delivery of an additional 64 Class 490 S-Bahn trains. New S-Bahn trains’ middle cars will feature a multipurpose area with room for bicycles and luggage, in addition to dedicated spaces to accommodate passengers with limited mobility. © Deutsche Bahn /Volker Emersleben Valued at
D3 Forecast to Tempt Over Six Million Passengers Out of Their Cars in First Year of Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 During its first year of operation, it’s predicted that 6.6 million people will choose to travel on the Moscow Central Diameters’ (MCD) Diameter 3 (D3) line rather than by car. D3 Forecast to Tempt Over Six Million Passengers Out of Their Cars in First Year of Operation © Moscow Central Diameter Transport accounts
Alstom to Supply 35 Additional Citadis Trams to Lyon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20210 Alstom is supply a further 35 Citadis trams to the city of Lyon, France. SYTRAL, Lyon’s public transport authority, has ordered an additional 35 Citadis trams as part of the Destination 2026 plan. Under this plan, the French city will see the introduction of new tram lines and the extension of
Achieving World-Class Signalling Power Supplies: Safety, Efficiency and Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 Achieving World-Class Signalling Power Supplies: Safety, Efficiency and Performance The objective of an Asset Management System is to provide a systemic approach to maximising the value created from an asset – but when we discuss the principles of effective Asset Management (AM), what elements spring to mind? ISO 55001 provides a comprehensive
Austrian Federal Railways Orders Additional Night Trains from Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20210 Siemens Mobility and Austrian Federal Railways signed a framework agreement for the delivery of day and night trains in 2018. The first call from this agreement was for 13 Nightjets. These are currently being built by Siemens Mobility in Vienna. The first trains from this set will run services from
Alstom Signs Agreement to Supply Trenitalia 150 Coradia Stream Regional Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20210 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to supply Trenitalia with 150 Coradia Stream regional trains. Coradia Stream in production © Alstom The contract is valued at approximately 910m euros (1,072m USD). Coradia Stream is a range of low-floor, high-performance electric multiple units (EMU) for regional and intercity lines. It offers a modular design to
Moscow Central Diameters’ Third Line Set to Bring Benefits to Region’s Residents and Businesses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20210 Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) estimates that the launch of its third line (MCD-3) will raise the value of real estate in the district of Zelenograd by 15% and lower passengers’ travel costs by 82%. The MCD-3 will connect the north west and south east of the wider Moscow region. © MCD Comparable to
Exact Position Data for the Highest Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20210 Exact Position Data for the Highest Standards Additional measuring ranges, improved performance, ITAR-free: the new ASC IMU 8 The analog inertial measurement unit ASC IMU 8 has been optimized: Both the gyroscopes and the accelerometers now feature additional measuring ranges. And the already excellent performance of the gyroscopes is now even better. The time-proven inertial measurement unit
HS2 Begins Search for Phase 2b Ground Investigation Contractors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20210 Unexpected ground conditions are the most common cause for significant cost and programme overrun. The Phase 2b ground investigations programme is designed with the specific aim of reducing this risk. In total, the ground investigation programme allows for more than 15,000 exploratory holes and will enable a model of the ground beneath
Alstom to Supply a Further 19 Metros to Île-de-France Mobilités Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20210 Alstom will supply 19 additional five-car MP14 metros with driver’s cabs for line 11 of the Île-de-France Mobilités network, operated by RATP. The MP14 metro for line 11 of the Paris metro, at the Alstom factory in Valenciennes Petite Forêt. © Alstom/Samuel Dhote This order, valued at 132m euros (156.64m USD), is fully
ODX-3000: 3000W High-Power DC/AC Inverter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20210 Premium´s ODX-3000 is a three phase 3000VA DC/AC inverter series available for railway applications, complying with the EN50155 standard and is EN45545-2 approved. It offers true sine wave output voltage, high power density and it is suitable to work under harsh environment conditions while optimizing efficiency. The ODX-3000 series delivers up to
Rail Ground Investigation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Established in 1999, Lankelma has grown to become a world leader in specialist Cone Penetration Test (CPT) site investigations. Their qualified, highly experienced field operatives and an extensive fleet of CPT equipment can be mobilised anywhere in the UK at short notice. With over 15 years of experience working in the
Maximising the Performance of Radio Communication Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Maximising the Performance and TCO of Critical Radio Communication Networks Network designers planning rail or metro networks need to ensure a cost-efficient system that provides the necessary coverage and availability while keeping network management simple.In this process they meet a number of challenges, which typically include: Frequency scarcity and costs Avoiding complicated systems
Connectivity to Sustainability – the Future of Rail Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Connectivity to Sustainability – the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They also re-invigorated interest in the rail industry and became the poster child of the industry for
Siemens Mobility and Paribus Sign Framework Agreement for 30 Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20210 Siemens Mobility and Paribus Rail Investment Management GmbH have signed a framework purchase agreement and a full service contract for up to 30 Vectron Dual Mode locomotives. Siemens Mobility Vectron Dual Mode Locomotive The investment was arranged and structured by Paribus for RIVE Private Investment (RIVE), a private equity investment company
SNCF Places New Order for IoT Communication Gateways from Stimio Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20210 Following on from the 5-year framework contract between Stimio and the French passenger operator, SNCF VOYAGEURS is ordering 140 additional MELI communication gateways. This new order is in line with the large-scale industrialization objectives of the AVISE* project. Nearly 1,500 sensors have been deployed and installed for the prevention of incidents
Alstom Wins Denmark’s Largest Ever Railway Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20210 Alstom has won the largest train tender in Danish rail history. The newly announced landmark framework agreement with Danish State Railways (DSB) is valued at a total of 2.6bn euros (3.09bn USD). Coradia Stream for DSB © Alstom Design & Styling The first firm order of 100 Coradia Stream regional trains and a
ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched the 2023 Periodic Review (PR23) – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024–2029 – in an open letter. The ORR evaluates the objectives put forward by the governments of England and Wales, and Scotland, the principal
Mechan Adds Jewel in Crown Point Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 Engineers from Sheffield-based Mechan have installed a bespoke bogie drop as part of the largescale development of Norwich’s Crown Point rail depot. The depot equipment specialists have designed and built the custom-made unit, which enables bogies to be changed without decoupling trains, saving valuable servicing time. The Mechan bogie drop installed at
Rail pay and recruitment to be frozen to cut costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20210 POSSIBLE industrial action over the loss of railway jobs appears to have been averted, following the publication of an Enabling Framework Agreement signed by the unions, with the agreement of train operators and Network Rail. Staff numbers are set to fall and there is to be a recruitment freeze unless the
British Cables Company Gains Agreement with Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20210 “We are exceptionally pleased about becoming just one of three suppliers appointed to the framework, with our products supplied directly to Network Rail’s 9 regional distribution centres across the UK. “The framework requires us to supply telecoms, power, signalling and fibre cables and these will be delivered to support either quick
UWC’s Russian-Made Flat Cars Approved for Operation on European Rail Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 United Wagon Company (UWC), Russia’s largest manufacturer of freight cars, has obtained vehicle type approval for its Sggrs(s) 80-foot six-axle and Sgmmns 40-foot four-axle flat cars from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA). This allows the railcars to be operated on European networks. UWC’s Russian-made flat cars approved for operation on
Alstom to Provide and Maintain Shunting Locomotives for SWEG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20210 Alstom and Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-AG (SWEG) have signed a framework agreement that will see Alstom provide and maintain locomotives from its rental pool for SWEG for a period of eight years. The full-service lease includes a 24-hour on-call and mobile service. Alstom Prima H3 © Alstom / Marco Sauter The contract stipulates that during
Rail Depots Back FirstClass Safety & Control Expertise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20210 All the Depots have Framework Contracts in place for regular maintenance visits, where the safety systems and associated equipment are checked and tested for correct operation and physical damage to ensure optimal performance. FirstClass Safety engineers speak to the operators to ensure they are happy with the system’s performance and
More rail disruptions due to cracks found in Hitachi 800 trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20210 Photo: PA Media Great Western Railway (GWR) and LNER services are being disrupted for a third day due to cracks in some Hitachi 800 trains. GWR advised passengers with tickets for long-distance journeys on Monday “not to travel” as there is “no service or an extremely limited service” between London Paddington and
Reopening plans for Locomotion in Shildon announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20210 The first visitors to Locomotion in Shildon can now book their tickets online ahead of the museum’s reopening on Wednesday 19 May. Visitors will be able to see the original Locomotion No.1 on display in Shildon for the first time in more than 170 years – close to the site
Alstom Wins APM Operations and Maintenance Contract in Houston Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20210 Alstom did not have automated people mover systems in its portfolio prior to its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. The company now supports automated transit systems at airports in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas, New York, Newark, Orlando, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Sacramento, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Houston. Alstom will
Volunteers launch conversion of first hydrogen shunter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20210 YOUNG volunteers have started to strip down a Class 08 diesel shunter in preparation for its conversion to hydrogen power. The project is the first of its kind in Britain, and is the product of a collaboration between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham-based Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and the heritage Severn
RB Group Orders 3,600 Container Flat Cars from UWC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20210 United Wagon Company (UWC) will deliver 3,600 container flat cars to transport company RB Group. RB Group has ordered flat cars of the model 13-6903. This model has a length of 80ft and a load capacity of 74.5t. Each flat car can accommodate containers measuring 20ft, 30ft or 40ft, including refrigerated
National Railway Museum sets net zero target ahead of reopening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20210 The National Railway Museum and the Science Museum Group have set targets to achieve Net Zero by 2033. The museum says it is committed to changing the way it works to achieve a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere. Related articles Small but
Czech Railways Signs Framework Agreement for 180 Rail Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20210 Czech Railways have signed a framework agreement with a consortium comprising Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation for 180 rail cars. The national carrier will use these passenger coaches on long-distance domestic and international routes. The framework agreement allows for the purchase of 182 cars. The additional two would be purchased by
ZÖLLNER: We Design Your Track Safety Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 ZÖLLNER: We Design Your Track Safety Solutions As the leading producer of warning systems for track construction sites, ZÖLLNER has been securing a wide variety of work sites and personnel around the world for over 25 years. Our industry-leading technology has been used to protect both large teams working on complex track
Klas: Extending the Value of Rail CCTV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20210 Over the last decade, safety in the rail industry has dramatically improved with the use of CCTV. Train Operating Companies (TOCs) realise the many benefits digital media offers, from monitoring passenger safety to assisting in rail operations. The advances in 3G/4G/5G cellular networks and the rise of the Internet of Things
IMA Dresden – The Test Centre for the Rail Vehicle Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 IMA Dresden – The Test Centre for the Rail Vehicle Industry We are the independent and accredited test centre for rail vehicles; we support manufacturers and suppliers in the development process and assist transport companies with damage analysis and product optimisation. Specifically, this means that we test and validate bogies, railcar bodies
Webinar: Innovative Solutions in the Railway Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 Innovative Solutions in the Railway Industry 6th April 2021 eCon Engineering Kft has been offering a wide variety of engineering solutions in various industries for over 20 year. With our experience in finite element simulations, we provide solutions for numerous problems ranging from method development through workflow automation to complex assessments. Join
Kirkby driver used emergency brake before buffers crash Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20210 IT has been revealed that the Merseyrail train involved in an accident at Kirkby station on 13 March had been travelling at about 42mph (68km/h) shortly before it collided with the buffers at the end of the Northern Line platform. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch says the driver had made
MPs call for 30-year electrification programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20210 THE government should launch a 30-year programme of railway electrification if it is to meet the legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the House of Commons Transport Committee. The Committee’s chair has also criticised the continuing use of trains by some operators which are
Kirkby station reopens after collision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20210 TRAINS are running at Kirkby again following a week of work to repair the track and platform, which was damaged by a collision during the early evening of 13 March. Inspectors from the RAIB and ORR are understood to have been examining information from the train’s data recorder, working alongside British
ScotRail: Rail services to be nationalised when Abellio contract ends Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20210 Glasgow, Scotland, UK – July 12,2013: A ScotRail train at the platform at Queen Street station in Glasgow. Glasgow Central Station was opened on 31 July 1879. The ScotRail rail franchise will be nationalised from 2022, the Scottish Government has announced. Train services will be run by the Government as an
ScotRail will move to state ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20210 THE Scottish Government has decided to keep ScotRail under public control when the present Abellio franchise is terminated using a break point in the contract a year from now. The franchise is presently being supported under an Emergency Measures Agreement, with costs paid and revenue collected by Transport Scotland in return
AUWEKO GmbH Renews Contract with Deutsche Bahn AG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20210 AUWEKO GmbH continues to be a framework contract partner of Deutsche Bahn AG AUWEKO GmbH was again able to win the Europewide tender of Deutsche Bahn AG and awarded with a blanket agreement to supply the German rail system with waste and recycling bins as well as ashtrays in the future.
Stadler Contracts Knorr-Bremse to Equip 606 Berlin Metro Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20210 Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler, who holds the contract to supply Berlin’s new metro cars, has chosen Knorr-Bremse to deliver the braking, entrance and HVAC systems for the new trains. The contract, which is currently for 606 cars. However, the framework agreement with Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) includes additional options so that
Premium ODX-6000 Three-Phase DC/AC Inverter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20210 New from Premium: ODX-6000 Three-Phase DC/AC Inverter ODX-6000: New Parallelizable Inverter, up to 30kW of Power Solutions designed for the railway market require extremely reliable technological concepts. The new ODX-6000 three-phase DC/AC inverter guarantees these very high standards in terms of accuracy, performance, safety, and strict regulatory compliance. The ODX-6000 consists of 6000W
New National Railway Museum exhibition celebrates railway heroes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20210 The National Railway Museum is to launch a new exhibition that celebrates the vital role played by railway key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named ‘Railway Heroes,’ the exhibition recognises the selfless achievements of 16 people from across the rail industry who have played an essential part in the country’s COVID-19
Albania: Durres-Tirana Line to Be Rehabilitated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20210 Albanian State Railways has signed a contract with Italian company INC for the rehabilitation of the Durrës-Tirana railway line and the construction of a new line out to Mother Teresa Airport. Durrës is Albania’s largest port, while Tirana is the country’s capital. The infrastructure along the existing single-track 37km line will
Amtrak Tests New Siemens Mobility Venture Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20210 Amtrak is testing its new railcars, which are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California. Among other things, the tests were check the positive train control systems at track speeds. Amtrak testing its new railcars, manufactured by Siemens Mobility © Amtrak | Marc Glucksman The central car is a railcar from Amtrak’s existing
Network Rail and Alstom Sign Electrification Equipment Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20210 Network Rail and Alstom have signed a two-year framework contract for the supply of single insulated cantilevers. These cantilevers, which are part of the equipment to hold up overhead lines, will contribute to efforts to decarbonise the railways. The contract would entail the use of Alstom’s ‘CLever’ cantilevers on Network Rail electrification
The Role of the Rail in the Wheel-Rail-System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20210 The rail plays a central role in the wheel-rail-system. It must both guide the wheel and absorb any frictional forces that arise. In order to reliably fulfill these functions, regular maintenance intervals and predictive maintenance are of crucial importance. The interaction of wheel and rail brings movement to passenger and freight
Stadler signs contract for tri-mode locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20210 Updated 11.05 A FRAMEWORK agreement to build 30 tri-mode locomotives has been signed by Stadler and Rail Operations (UK) Ltd. The new mixed-traffic Bo-Bo machines will be based on Stadler’s established Class 68 and Class 88 fleets, but will be able to operate on 25kV or a CATERPILLAR C32 diesel engine. The diesels
Stadler to Deliver Rescue Trains to OEBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20210 Stadler has signed a framework agreement with Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for up to 20 new fire-fighting and rescue trains. At the same time OEBB has placed an order for an initial five units. Stadler and the infrastructure arm of OEBB signed a framework agreement on the development, manufacture, delivery and
3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20210 A fair number of rail projects are currently under construction in the United States. Here’s a quick look at three line extensions that are set to start carrying passengers in 2021: CityLynx Gold Line Phase 2, Charlotte Phase 1 of the streetcar line (Charlotte Area Transit System) in North Carolina opened in
České dráhy Orders 79 RegioPanter EMUs from Škoda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20200 “We concluded the first contract for the delivery of up to 50 trains with České dráhy in February 2019. Within this contract we are now producing two-car RegioPanter trains, which have 140 seats. The second framework agreement, up to 60 units of this kind, was recently concluded. From this new
SNEAK PEAK of Bombardier’s First Car Body for Dresden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20200 The light rail vehicles for Dresden will be low-floor articulated vehicles. Each vehicle will comprise five cars. The car body is made up of the underframe, side walls and the roof as well as fronts for the end cars. These structural components are welded at Görlitz. During this process, the
Two franchises abolished for good, as First and DfT agree terms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20200 THE former Avanti West Coast and South Western Railway franchises will become management contracts when the present Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements come to an end. The move marks a further step towards abolishing the old-style franchises. FirstGroup, which is the majority shareholder in both contracts, said the changeover would come for
Cyber Security and Safety – A Much-Needed Code of Practice Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20200 By Joe Ferguson, NCSC Certified Cyber Practitioner and Senior Information Risk Analyst As a lead consultant with IL7 Security, I have carried out risk assessments on IT for industry, banking, police, central government and defence for over two decades. We have provided risk assessments for operational technology, mainly in transport, covering trains
BNSF Wins Train Crossing Law Court Case in Oklahoma Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20200 The Class 1 railroad BNSF has won a court case in Oklahoma, challenging a state law that banned stopped trains from blocking roads on railroad crossings for more than ten minutes. BNSF sued the state of Oklahoma in 2019 after police officers issued citations in the cities of Edmond and Davis.
Northern’s Last Pacer Train Removed from Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20200 The last of Northern’s 102 Pacer trains has been removed from service. Following the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations of 2010, all passenger trains in Britain had to be accessible to disabled people before 1 January 2020. Pacer trains were given until the end of 2020. Northern removes last Class 142 Pacer train
Portable Gauge for Fast and Accurate Measurement of Track Geometry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20200 Vibrations and the impact of high-speed trains are affecting track geometry to a huge scale. Besides heavy wear and tear of the track, the track gage, crosslevel and alignment are getting affected. Thus, the pressure on predictive track maintenance is rising. Checks need to be done at a higher frequency,
Case Study with Alstom – ASC Sensors Put to the Test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20200 These sections are blocked for the duration of the test, as the trains travel 10 percent faster than normal during the test runs, creating a risk of collision. High Measurement Sensitivity and Broad Frequency Range General-series capacitive acceleration sensors from ASC are highly suitable for test set-ups like Alstom’s thanks to their
Germany’s Federal Railway Authority Approves Dual Mode Vectron Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 Germany’s Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt – EBA) has issued the operating approval for the Siemens Vectron dual mode locomotive. Siemens Vectron Dual Mode locomotive © www.siemens.com/press The diesel-electric freight locomotive has already been ordered by a number of customers in Germany: Railsystems RP, Mindener Kreisbahnen GmbH, and Stern & Hafferl. Siemens Mobility has
Rail and Ransomware Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20200 It’s Been Going on Quite a While Though it may seem like merely a decade-old idea, the notion of ransomware has been around for quite some time. In 1989, Dr Joseph Popp distributed a Trojan called PC Cyborg in which malware hid all folders and encrypt files on an infected PC’s
Train named in honour of Dr Paul Stephenson for Black History Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20200 Civil rights pioneer Dr Paul Stephenson is to have a train named in his honour to celebrate Black History Month. Dr Stephenson, 83, who was born in Essex to a West African father and British mother, served in the RAF before moving to Bristol in 1960, where he became the
Strength Analysis of a Motor Bogie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20200 eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis of a motor bogie and supported the design team with different simulation solutions during the development phase. The analysis was based on the railway standard EN 13749 that describes the relevant load cases that represent different operating conditions of the structure. The loads can be
ENSCO to Evaluate Public Safety Awareness Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20200 ENSCO Partners with Department of Transportation to Identify and Evaluate Public Safety Awareness Technologies Test and evaluation framework will support DOT initiative to improve the safety and mobility of pedestrians. ENSCO, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA) has exercised its first option