Alpha Trains Group Partnership Extended Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20230 For more than 10 years, we have been a reliable and trusted partner for Alpha Trains Group in the field of maintenance, optimisation and repair of gear wheel sets. We are therefore all the more pleased that our successful cooperation has now been officially extended with two further framework agreements for
Alstom Unveils First Two Trainsets for Hauts-de-France Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20230 Alstom has unveiled two new trainsets for the Hauts-de-France Region: the Omneo Premium and the Regio 2N equipped with ERTMS. This took place at a special event at Alstom’s Crespin (Nord) site, attended by Xavier Bertrand, President of the Hauts-de-France Region, Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France and Jérôme Bodel, Regional
Transport for Wales Officially Launches New Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20230 The first of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) new fleet of trains has been officially launched. TfW 197 Conwy Valley Line Llandudno junction © Transport for Wales The new trains entered into passenger service on the Conwy Valley line at the end of 2022, but were officially unveiled at a ceremony at Llandudno railway
Switzerland: Aargau Verkehr Orders 5 Stadler Trains for WSB Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20230 Aargau Verkehr has ordered five low-floor ABe 4/8 Saphir II multiple unit trains for the use on the Wynental and Suhrentalbahn (WSB) railway in Aargau, Switzerland. The oldest trains operating on the WSB network are due to be replaced in 2026. Aargau Verkehr has ordered five modern trains from Stadler to
Estonia: Elron Orders 10 Additional EMUs from Škoda Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20230 Estonian railway operator Eesti Liinirongid (Elron) has taken up the option to order a further 10 electric trains from Škoda Group. The original order for six EMUs was made in February 2021. This latest request takes the value of the contract to approximately 147 million EUR (159.59m USD). Skoda Transportation EMU for Estonia ©
France: Talgo Signs Agreement with LE TRAIN for High-Speed Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20230 Talgo has signed an agreement with LE TRAIN to develop a fleet of high-speed trains based on its Avril platform. These will be adapted for use on French networks and will operate across the regions of New Aquitaine, Brittany, Pays de la Loire and Centre-Val-de-Loire. LE TRAIN signs an agreement with Talgo
Trenitalia Launches New High-Speed Rail Service between Rome and Milan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20230 FS Italiane has announced that new high-speed Trenitalia rail services between Rome and Milan commenced service on 23 January. The Frecciarossa trains will connect Roma Tiburtina and Milano Rogoredo stations in just 2 hours and 45 minutes. Frecciarossa trains travel at a maximum speed of 300km/h This improves the existing journey times on
Czech Republic: First Four-Car Moravia Trainset Enters Test Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 The first of the Southern Moravian Region’s four-car Moravia trainsets has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice in the Czech Republic. The new four-car Moravia trainset has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice © Škoda Group This is the first of 31 four-car
Amtrak Begins Process of Replacing its Overnight Railcar Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 Just one month after Amtrak sent out a request for information regarding replacement railcars for its overnight routes, the US railroad company has received submissions from ten manufacturers. The request was sent to potential suppliers defining and describing the scope of Amtrak’s overnight train fleet including its Superliner I and II,
Stadler to Supply Eight FLIRT Vehicles for the Rheingau Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 Stadler has won the contract to supply eight four-car FLIRT3 XL vehicles for use on the Rheingau Express (RE) lines in Germany. The agreement also includes an option for a further vehicle. Rendering of the FLIRT3 for VIAS Rail © Stadler Alpha Trains will lease the FLIRTs to VIAS Rail on a long-term basis
BALLASTICK® 101 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20230 The high-performance ballast regulator broom elements sweeping the competition aside. What Are Broom Elements? And What Do They Do? Ballast regulator broom elements, also known as Ballasticks, are solid and semi-solid extruded rubber bristles that sweep the ballast clear or evenly across rail tracks. Used around the world, they allow railway operators to
Last of 73 Regio 2N Trains Arrives in Paris Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20230 Île-de-France Mobilités has announced that the last of 73 Regio 2N trains ordered to equip line N has arrived at Gare Montparnasse in Paris, France. The Regio 2N units were ordered in 2016, as part of Île-de-France Mobilités’ 10 billion EUR modernisation programme. This programme has introduced new Francilien trains on lines
Renfe Begins Testing AVE Trains between Spain and France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20230 Renfe has commenced on-route testing of its AVE high-speed trains that will operate between Spain and France. This first test run took place on 16 January from Barcelona Sants, stopping in Girona, Figueres Vilafant, Perpignan, Narbonne, Montpellier, Nimes and Valence TGV, before arriving in Lyon. These tests aim to mirror commercial service
Finland: VR Group Orders New Sleeping Coaches and Freight Wagons from Škoda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20230 Škoda Group has received an order for nine sleeping coaches and eight freight wagons for cars from Finnish state railway company VR Group. The latter enables passengers to also transport their vehicle when taking overnight rail services. Visualisation of a VR Group overnight train in Finland © Škoda Group The contract, valued at 50
Liverpool City Region’s New Fleet to Enter Service this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20230 Liverpool City Region’s new fleet of publicly-owned trains could enter service as soon as 23 January. The new trains support the Liverpool Mayor’s goal to develop a London-style integrated transport system in the city and a ‘Merseyrail for all’ to serve communities across the region. New 777 train at Birkenhead North station ©
Sweden: Alstom Awarded New VR Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20230 VR Sweden has renewed a contract with Alstom to provide maintenance for the 30-strong Tåg i Bergslagen’s (Tågab) fleet of regional trains. As the new operator of the fleet, which links the four Bergslag counties, VR Sweden has tasked Alstom with a further 10 years of fleet maintenance, with an additional
Siemens Mobility Awarded €3bn Indian Railways Locomotive Order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20230 Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Indian Railways for the supply of 1,200 locomotives of 9,000 horsepower (HP). This is the single largest locomotive order in Siemens Mobility’s history and the single largest order for Siemens India. The contract has a total value of approximately 3 billion EUR. Producing 9,000 HP,
Stader to Retrofit DB Netz Maintenance Vehicles with GUARDIA ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20230 Stadler has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn (DB) Netz to retrofit up to 80 maintenance and track service vehicles with its GUARDIA ETCS Baseline 3.6.0 train control system, after winning the Europe-wide tender. This will increase the reliability, efficiency and safety of the vehicles, as the latest iteration of ETCS
Île-de-France Mobilités to Modernise Paris Metro Line 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20230 Île-de-France Mobilités has announced plans to update the entire fleet of MP73 trains on Paris Metro line 6. It will also modernise the line’s platforms and tracks. The MP73s have been operating on the line since the 1970s and will be replaced by MP89 trains currently running on metro line 4. This
Alstom to Supply 10 Additional Metropolis Trains to Santo Domingo Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20230 Alstom has signed a contract to manufacture 10 three-car Metropolis trains for operation on Line 1 of the Santo Domingo Metro in the Dominican Republic. This 14.5 kilometre-long, 16-station-strong line was built to improve mobility along the capital city’s north-central-south corridor. Alstom signs a new contract to supply Metropolis trains to the
GB Railfreight Signs New Locomotive Leasing Deal with Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has signed a new 10-year locomotive leasing deal with rolling stock leasing company, Akiem. Under this agreement, GBRf is investing 25 million GBP in increasing the number of locomotives across its operations. The Class 77 and Class 66 locomotives will operate services for businesses across intermodal, energy generation, infrastructure,
FEATI University Sets Its Sights on Railway Engineering and Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 FEATI University Sets Its Sights on Railway Engineering and Railway Technology FEATI University, the Philippines’ pioneer in training and education in aviation since 1946, as well as one of the long-time providers of academic programs in maritime education, has set its sights on becoming a leading academic institution in railways engineering
Alstom to Overhaul ScotRail’s Class 334 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a contract to carry out an overhaul of ScotRail’s Class 334 fleet of 40 trains that operate between Edinburgh and Glasgow. This contract is valued at 12 million GBP and was signed with Eversholt Rail, which leases the trains to ScotRail. Alstom initially built the trains to enter
Renfe Invests 122 Million Euro into Freight Rail Decarbonisation and Digitisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20230 Renfe Mercancías has announced plans to invest 122.7 million EUR (128.74m USD) into the decarbonisation and digitisation of freight rail in Spain. Stadler electric locomotive for Renfe Mercancias © Renfe Mercancias Just shy of a third of this (30%) will come from the Support Programme for Sustainable and Digital Transport of MITMA (Secretary
KfW IPEX-Bank: Belgin Rudack joins the Management Board Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20230 On 1 January 2023, Belgin Rudack became one of five members of KfW IPEX-Bank’s Management Board, which is responsible for export and project finance within KfW Group. Following Klaus R. Michalak’s retirement on 31 March 2023, she will take over the role of CEO. Belgin Rudack was previously CEO of Creditplus
Talgo Intercity Trains Commence Operations in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20230 Egypt National Railways (ENR) has commenced the commercial operation of Talgo Intercity trains between Cairo and Alexandria. This achievement progresses Talgo’s contract with ENR for the supply of six Intercity units, as well as their maintenance for eight years. The contract was valued at 160 million EUR and involved the construction
Slovakia: ZSSK Orders Five More RegioPanter Electric Units from Škoda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20230 Slovakian rail company Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK) has taken up the option to order a further five RegioPanter electric units from Škoda Group as part of the modernisation of its fleet. This order is being supported with funds from the Slovak Republic’s Recovery and Resilience Plan. Skoda Group RegioPanter for ZSSK © Skoda
Czech Republic: Electric RegioPanter Trains Deployed from Olomouc to Šumperk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20220 The first two RegioPanter trains have commenced service on the newly electrified line from Olomouc to Šumperk via Uničov in the Czech Republic. By the end of the year, České dráhy will operate four of these two-car units, before a fifth joins the fleet in January. By the summer of 2024, 27
Australia: Progress Rail to Supply 12 GT46 Locomotives to Qube Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20220 Progress Rail has been contracted to supply 12 new GT46 locomotives to Australian import and export logistics service provider, Qube. The 12 locomotives will be delivered in 2023 and will be used for Qube’s new interstate services between Melbourne and Sydney. Progress Rail’s GT46 locomotives are engineered for best-in-class tractive effort and adhesion,
Germany: Transdev Modernises Fleet with FLIRT 3 XL Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20220 Transdev is modernising its fleet in Germany with the introduction of 16 four-unit Stadler FLIRT 3 XL articulated trainsets. These join the rail operator’s existing fleet of 35 Alstom Coradia Continental trains and were ordered after Transdev-owned NordWestBahn was awarded the Regional S-Bahn Bremen/Niedersachsen franchise in 2019 to deliver additional services
First Tri-Mode Train Enters Passenger Service in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20220 Trenitalia’s ‘Blues’ battery hybrid train has begun operating in Sicily, making it the first tri-mode train to enter passenger service in Europe. The train can reach a maximum speed of 160 kilometres an hour with an acceleration of 1.10 meters per second squared. The four-car composition has a passenger capacity of
METRO Houston Unveils New Light Rail Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20220 The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO), based in Houston, Texas, has debuted the first of 14 new fourth-generation (H4) light rail vehicles (LRV). These vehicles will run on the METRORail Red Line, which operates in and around downtown Houston. METRO debuts new generation of more accessible railcars The new cars have
France: First RER New Generation Train Delivered to SNCF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 The first RER New Generation (NG) train has arrived at SNCF’s Technicentre in Villeneuve Saint-George. Staff will now receive operational training before it’s put into passenger service on the RER E line at the start of the 2023 school year. First RER NG train at the Technicentre in Villeneuve Saint-Georges for training
Wikov Delivers Diesel-Electric Trains from PT INKA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 Four diesel-electric multiple unit trains from Indonesian company PT INKA are currently undergoing rigorous testing. Wikov has participated in the delivery of the fully equipped wheelsets on axle with a single-stage helical gearbox. These DEMUs are used as express train connecting Minangkabau International Airport in West Sumatra or connecting Solo Center Railway
Renfe Purchases 97 New Trains for Fleet Renewal Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 Renfe has purchased an additional 97 new Cercanías and Media Distancia trains as part of its train fleet renewal plan. This marks an investment of 858.4 million EUR in new rolling stock. The new Cercanías trains will have a capacity of at least 900 seats each With these contracts, Alstom will supply 49
Final Contract Awarded for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 The Parklife Metro consortium has been awarded the third and final major contract for the Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport project. The consortium will deliver the Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance (SSTOM) contract for the joint Australian and NSW government project. The scope of this contract includes 12 new metro
Stadler to Supply 56 TINA Trams in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 Dutch transport company, HTM has contracted Stadler to supply 56 TINA trams for use in The Hague, the Netherlands from 2026. The contract also includes an option for 44 additional vehicles and marks the first time Stadler has received a tram order from the Netherlands. The TINA tram is completely barrier-free and
Canada: Ontario Purchases 3 Northlander Trainsets from Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 The Ontario government is investing 139.5 million CAD in three new Northlander trainsets as part of its plan to bring back northeastern passenger rail services. The new diesel locomotives and rail cars will be built by Siemens Mobility and will meet the latest EPA Tier 4 emission standards. Their interiors will feature
New Images of Amtrak Airo Unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20220 Amtrak has unveiled images of its upcoming train, the Amtrak Airo. A total of 83 vehicles will be manufactured in Sacramento, California by Siemens, procured using 7.3 billion USD (6.85bn EUR) of Amtrak’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding. The contract includes an option for up to 130 additional trains. Amtrak Airo
Renfe Orders 49 Additional Coradia Stream High-Capacity Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20220 Renfe has ordered an additional 49 Coradia Stream high-capacity trains from Alstom. The contract, valued at 370 million EUR (393.48m USD), follows an order for 152 trains made by the Spanish rail company in March 2021. Renderings corresponding to Alstom’s initial proposal This purchase was part of Renfe’s plan to renew and improve
Germany: Dortmunder Eisenbahn Takes Delivery of First Vectron Dual-Mode Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20220 Dortmunder Eisenbahn (DE), part of the Captrain Deutschland Group and Dortmunder Hafen, has taken delivery of a new Siemens Vectron dual-mode locomotive. Leased from Alpha Trains, the locomotive was handed over by Stephan Wegert, Commercial Manager of Alpha Trains, to the Managing Directors of DE at a special ceremony at Siemens’
Stadler Unveils Vehicle Mock-Up as Part of VDV TramTrain Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20220 A 22-metre-long mock-up model has been unveiled as part of the ‘VDV TramTrain project’. The final vehicles will operate in regions across Austria and Germany including Karlsruhe, Saarbrücken, Neckar-Alb and Salzburg. Mock-up of the VDV TramTrain © Albtal-Verkehrs-Gesellschaft (AVG) As both a train and tram, the vehicle enables direct connections from across a region
Kazakhstan: KTZ and Stadler Sign Three Long-Term Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20220 Federal Railways of Kazakhstan (KTZ) and Stadler have signed three long-term contracts, covering the supply of 537 sleeper and couchette coaches, 20 years of full-service maintenance and the purchase of a local production facility in Astana. Totalling 2.3 billion EUR (2.45bn USD), these new contracts follow a strategic partnership agreement made
Škoda Trams Celebrate Their 25th Birthday Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20220 Even after 140 years of existence, electric trams are still very popular all over the world and demand for them is increasing due to the trend towards green technologies. Trams are a highly efficient means of urban transport over short and medium distances, both in terms of energy efficiency and the
NS Orders 60 Double-Decker Civity Units from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20220 CAF has signed a contract with Dutch national operator, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for 60 double-decker Civity trains. The contract also includes options for further units or the implementation of train versions that can run on cross-border routes. The new trains will be used to expand NS’s current intercity fleet, in addition to
Switzerland: 38 Stadler TRAMLINK Trams to Expand Geneva’s Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20220 Stadler and Transports publics genevois (TPG) have signed a contract for the supply of 38 TRAMLINK trams in Geneva, alongside the option for up to 25 additional vehicles. The TRAMLINK trams will operate on TPG’s upcoming network expansion, with the first of the new vehicles scheduled to start operations in 2025. Rendering
Last of 360 Francilien Trains Commences Service in Paris Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20220 Île-de-France Mobilités has announced that the final electric Francilien train has now commenced service at Saint-Lazare station in Paris. This is the last of 360 trains that have entered service as part of a comprehensive train renewal programme, which aims to increase passenger comfort and reliability on lines H, K, P,
ÖBB Begins Operating First Desiro ML in Vorarlberg Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20220 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has begun operating the first Siemens Desiro ML train in its new Vorarlberg fleet between Schruns and Lindau and from Bregenz and Dornbirn to St. Margrethen. The rail company signed a framework agreement with Siemens in August 2021 for 46 Desiro ML series electric multiple units, 21
Automation of Île-de-France Line 13 Gets Green Light Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20220 Île-de-France Mobilités’ board of directors has approved the modernisation and automation of Line 13. The future MF19 metro that will equip line 13 © Île-de-France Mobilités’ Trains and stations will be modernised with improved real-time information and the introduction of glazed facades on platforms, while automation will enable more reliable and frequent
Germany: Škoda to Supply an Additional 15 Trams for Cottbus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20220 Cottbusverkehr GmbH (CV) has exercised the option to to order an additional 15 trams from Škoda Group for the city of Cottbus, Germany. This is part of a contract signed in 2021 for the delivery of seven unidirectional three-unit trams for Cottbus, alongside orders made for the cities of Frankfurt (Oder)
GTR Upgrades Southern Railway’s Electrostar Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has completed the modernisation of Southern Railway’s 75 Class 377/4 Electrostar trains. The upgraded features include passenger conveniences such as information screens and at-seat charging points, as well as engineering factors that will streamline maintenance and improve reliability. In addition, energy-saving LED lighting and passenger-counting systems have
Germany: First DB ICE 3neo Enters Service Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has put its latest ICE generation train into service ahead of schedule. The ICE 3neo’s first trip takes place today, 5 December, from Frankfurt/Main to Cologne. When DB’s timetable change takes effect on 11 December, passengers will be able to use the train in regular service between Dortmund, Cologne
Alstom to Supply an Additional 18 X’trapolis Trains to Irish Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract with Irish Rail (IÉ) to supply an additional 18 five-car X’trapolis trains for the DART+ network. The order, valued at around 160 million EUR, is part of a ten-year framework agreement signed last year. A DART train at Clontarf Road railway station, Dublin City, Republic of Ireland ©
Additional CAF Units Ordered for Bonn and Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 CAF is to supply more light rail vehicles (LRVs) and trams to the cities of Bonn and Budapest respectively after the cities’ transport operators both took up options for additional units. The new orders have a combined value of over 75 million EUR (78.59m USD). CAF’s light rail vehicles will operate in
Calgary Receives Mock-Up of New Green Line LRV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The City of Calgary has unveiled a mock-up of the new low-floor light rail vehicle (LRV) that will operate on its Green Line. The model was built by CAF, who has been contracted to supply a fleet of 28 Urbos 100 LRVs to operate on Calgary’s Green Line in Alberta, Canada. It
Netherlands: Alstom Demonstrates Fully Autonomous Shunting Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 In partnership with Dutch infrastructure manager, ProRail and Belgian rail freight operator, Lineas, Alstom has demonstrated the highest grade of automation on an autonomous shunting locomotive. This demonstration was completed near Breda in the Netherlands to conclude a series of tests in an ongoing partnership between Alstom, ProRail and Lineas. The project
Ireland to Purchase 90 Battery-Electric Train Carriages from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has secured approval for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) to order 90 new battery-electric train carriages from Alstom in the next few weeks. These units will be delivered in 2026 to improve Ireland’s rail transport capacity. This is part of a ten-year agreement with Alstom to replace
CRRC Tangshan Exports 46 Passenger Trains to Pakistan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 CRRC Tangshan has exported the first 46 broad-gauge passenger trains to Pakistan along with 169 cases of spare parts. The vehicles were loaded on to Vessel Da’an at Huisheng Wharf of Tianjin Port in Northern China to be shipped to Karachi Port in Pakistan. The broad-gauge passenger trains for export to Pakistan
Stadler to Deliver 20 FLIRT EMUs for Helsinki Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Stadler has signed an agreement with the VR Group to supply 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) in Finland. The four-car trains will have 356 seats and capacity for a total of 796 passengers. With a maximum speed of 160 kilometres an hour, they will be used for regional services around
Rolling Stock Networking Announces Range of Content for Rail Expo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking Announces Huge Range of Content for 2023 Rail Expo Rolling Stock Networking is continuing to deliver on its mission to provide rail market access opportunities to their exhibitors and visitors, with a huge range of content announced for 6th July 2023. Held in Derby, UK, RSN is organised
Vivarail may appoint administrators as cash dries up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A pioneering company which led the way in converting redundant trains to new forms of traction is preparing to appoint administrators. Vivarail, which was founded by Adrian Shooter in 2013, acquired a large fleet of former District Line cars from Transport for London with the intention of re-using their aluminium
Germany: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State to Deploy Battery Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are introducing battery trains on the Warnow II network for the first time. Diesel trains currently operate on these routes, but in a step towards emission-free, climate-neutral rail transport, DB Regio will introduce 14 Stadler FLIRT Akku battery-powered trains from December 2026. These
Scotland: Testing Underway on New Glasgow Subway Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has visited the new trains currently undergoing testing for the Glasgow Subway in Scotland. This visit took place at the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) Subway depot in Govan. This was the first opportunity for the minister to see the trains up close as they undergo testing Transport Minister
Alstom Awarded New Panama Metro Line 2 Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract with Panama Metro (MPSA) to provide preventive and corrective maintenance for Line 2’s rolling stock, signalling and power supply system. Alstom will provide maintenance for Line 2 of the Panama Metro © Alstom The 21-kilometre-long line has been in operation since April 2019, during which time Alstom
Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Successful Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets from Stadler will be operating in Belgium end 2023. Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify the trainsets against the requirements applicable in Belgium. The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets are currently in service in Germany
Nestlé Waters to Operate Hydrogen-Powered Freight Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 From 2025, Nestlé Waters will become the first company in Europe to operate a hydrogen-powered freight train through a solution developed by Alstom and ENGIE. Through this project, a high-powered fuel cell system will be used to power electric locomotives in non-electrified areas. This will allow goods to be transported over
Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define Rolling Stock Interiors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define the Next Generation of Rolling Stock Interiors According to Future of Rail Interiors Survey Flexible seating layouts that enable train operators to tailor interiors to passenger numbers and routes will have the biggest positive impact on the onboard experience, according to the second Future of
First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 This weekend, the first of 93 new MTR trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line. The new fleet will gradually be put into service as the vehicles arrive in Hong Kong, replacing the first generation of MTR’s urban line trains, which have been operating across the city
Alstom to Design, Build and Maintain Cairo Metro Line 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Egypt’s National Authority of Tunnels (NAT) to design, build and maintain the Cairo Metro Line 6. The signing took place between the two parties at COP27 this month. Alstom new contract signing with NAT for Cairo Metro Line 6 © Alstom The 35-kilometre-long Line 6 is part
Switzerland: Stadler Signs Contract to Supply 10 TRAMLINK Trams to Lausanne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Stadler will supply Transports publics de la région lausannoise (tl) 10 TRAMLINK trams. The contract also includes the supply of spare parts and related tools. Stadler to supply 10 TRAMLINK trams to Lausanne © Stadler The fully accessible trams will operate on the new tram line between Lausanne and Renens in Switzerland. The high-capacity, low-floor
Stadler to Supply 9 FLIRT XL Vehicles for Berlin–Szczecin Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Stadler has signed a contract to supply nine FLIRT XL vehicles to DB Regio for cross-border traffic between Germany and Poland on the Berlin–Szczecin route. These electric multiple units will be equipped with the Stadler’s Guardia ETCS solution, which has been approved for use in both Germany and Poland. Stadler is delivering
Hitachi Rail to Supply Ontario Line Trains and Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail’s Connect 6ix consortium to deliver the new Ontario Line rolling stock, systems, operations and maintenance (RSSOM) package. Under the 9 billion CAD contract, the consortium will design and build the trains and install and integrate tracks and systems along the
Alstom to Supply 312 Metro Cars for Delhi Metro Phase IV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to supply and commission 312 standard gauge metro cars for the Delhi Metro Phase IV expansion. This order is valued at 312 million EUR and includes the design and manufacture of 234 standard gauge metro cars for Delhi
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
China: CRRC Delivers First Train for Chuzhou-Nanjing Intercity Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 CRRC Puzhen has delivered the first train for the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity railway to the Xiangguan Depot in Chuzhou, China. Following this milestone, testing and trial operations can commence. The vehicle will then be commissioned prior to the start of operations of the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity railway. The first train for the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity
Alstom and Siemens to Develop Concepts for New DB ICE Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commissioned Alstom Transport Germany and Siemens Mobility to each develop a vehicle concept for the new high-speed ICE trains (HGV 3.0). The two companies will work with DB, who will contribute its experience with operating one of the world’s largest high-speed fleets. Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reached the
Germany: Stadler Presents 18 Double-Decker KISS Trains in Lübeck Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Stadler has presented the 18 double-decker KISS trains that will operate between Hamburg, Lübeck and Travemünde from January 2023. The new trains were presented alongside Claus Ruhe Madsen, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Labor and Technology and Tourism in Schleswig-Holstein and the Managing Director of the Schleswig-Holstein Local Transport Association, Dr.
Conference at RSN 2023 To Be Delivered by Rail Partners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is Delighted to Announce That the Conference At RSN 2023 Will Be Delivered by Rail Partners. The Rail Partners Conference at RSN on 6th July 2023 in Derby, UK, will draw upon their position as a specialist trade organisation, with an international representation portfolio comprising of many
India: Alstom to Manufacture 78 Coaches for Chennai Metro Phase II Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) has selected Alstom to design, manufacture and commission 78 metro coaches to operate on a 26-kilometre corridor between Poonamallee Bypass and Light House. This second phase of the Chennai Metro will serve 28 stations, 10 of which will be underground. Under a 98 million EUR contract, Alstom
First JNA-X Box Wagons Arrive in UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Porterbrook has announced that the first 25 new JNA-X Box Wagons have arrived in the UK and are now on lease with GB Railfreight (GBRf). The wagons were assembled in Romania and passed an inspection process in London ahead of their handover to GBRf. The new wagons have a box structure fabricated
Czech Republic: Škoda to Overhaul 6 Liberec T3 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Three trams from the Liberec fleet are now undergoing a major overhaul at the Škoda production site in Martinov, Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part of a tender for the repair of six T3 units. The work will include repairs to the cabinets and electrical parts of the vehicles, as
French Government Funds NS2F Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 The France 2030 Committee has awarded 7,163,753 EUR in funding to the Thales-led Nouvelle Signalisation Ferroviaire Frugale (NS2F) consortium, which is developing an efficient and low-cost digital rail signalling and network operation system. Thales has teamed up with GeoSAT, Setec Ferroviaire, CLEARSY and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional council to form NS2F. The
Alstom Opens Expanded Rolling Stock Plant in São Paulo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Alstom has opened an expanded rolling stock plant in Taubaté, São Paulo, strengthening the company’s presence in Brazil. Alstom invested 14 million EUR in expanding and modernising the industrial site to triple its manufacturing footprint. The area of expansion at the Taubaté plant This investment will aid the company’s growth strategy and enable
DB to Operate Egypt’s First High-Speed Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 The Egyptian government has awarded a contract to Deutsche Bahn (DB) to operate Egypt’s first high-speed rail network. The contract was signed at the COP27 UN climate conference for an initial period of 15 years. Under this agreement, DB subsidiary DB International Operations (DB IO) will be responsible for operating the high-speed
Hitachi Rail to Manufacture New Trains for Milan Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) has awarded a framework agreement to Hitachi Rail to manufacture the new trains for the Milan Metro. The agreement is valued at 368 million EUR and includes the supply of 46 new metro trains, 21 of which have already been committed in the first part of the
Spain: Renfe to Order 101 Cercanías and Media Distancia Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Renfe has announced that it will execute the purchase option for 101 additional Cercanías and Media Distancia trains before the end of this year. 69 of these units will be high-capacity Cercanías trains manufactured by Stadler and Alstom, while 32 will be Media Distancia trains manufactured by CAF. Renfe will execute the
Rolling Stock Networking Chooses Railway-News as Media Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking Chooses Railway-News as Media Partner Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is delighted to announce Railway-News as Media Partner. Key to the International position of RSN is the exceptional ability of Railway-News to reach the worldwide rail market, for the benefit of the event and our exhibitors. Rolling Stock Networking 6
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2022 Rolling Stock Edition Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2022 Rolling Stock Edition Is Here! For our final e-magazine of the year we’ve updated our format and broken it down into three volumes: Rolling Stock, Data & Monitoring and Track & Infrastructure. In our Rolling Stock issue, read our feature editorial, H2goesRail – On the Way
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2022 Track & Infrastructure Edition Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2022 Track & Infrastructure Edition Is Here! For our final e-magazine of the year we’ve updated our format and broken it down into three volumes: Rolling Stock, Data & Monitoring and Track & Infrastructure. In our Track & Infrastructure issue we take a look at the Sydney
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2022 Data & Monitoring Edition Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2022 Data & Monitoring Edition Is Here! For our final e-magazine of the year we’ve updated our format and broken it down into three volumes: Rolling Stock, Data & Monitoring and Track & Infrastructure. In our Data & Monitoring issue we take a deep dive into the
Sydney Metro’s New Driverless Trains Start Passenger Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 “Last night we hit another major milestone as new driverless trains for the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project join the existing North West Metro Line trains, following a rigorous testing regime. “All 23 new trains are expected to be in service on the North West Metro Line in the first
Škoda Group Opens New Subsidiary in Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Škoda Group has opened the office of its new subsidiary in Florence, Italy to strengthen its international presence. Throughout its operations in Italy, Škoda will focus on providing rolling stock for urban rail transport. This will include the manufacture of individual components, as well as the delivery of complete vehicles and
UK: Construction to Begin on Global Centre of Rail Excellence Next Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has officially acquired the former Nant Helen opencast site and Onllwyn Washery in Neath Port Talbot and Powys, South Wales, paving the way for construction to begin. GCRE site being prepared for construction. © The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Outline planning consent for
Poland: PKP Intercity Takes Over First 6 EffiShunter 300 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 CZ Loko is delivering the first six EffiShunter 300 locomotives out of ten to PKP Intercity, having left Česká Třebová for Poland on 26 October. The remaining four locomotives will be delivered by March 2023. Jan Kutálek, Commercial Director, CZ Loko, said:“In the past, we had several projects in Poland, but this
Consultation Launched over Revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has revised its strategy on how to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years. WMRE developed the draft strategy alongside rail industry partners such as Midlands Connect and the Department for Transport and a consultation has now been launched to
Alstom to Open New Regional Office in Saudi Arabia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 Alstom is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a new regional office and HealthHub digital centre in Riyadh. This will support the country’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop its rail infrastructure. The HealthHub digital centre will start monitoring a fleet of 748 cars in real-time for Riyadh Metro, Jeddah
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway Begins ETCS Retrofit of Class 387 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Class 387/1 Great Northern train for ETCS upgrading as part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). A total of 28 units are scheduled for retrofit. GTR Class 387 hauled to Worksop depot © Govia Thameslink Railway This first train was hauled from GTR’s Hornsey depot
Czech Republic: Alstom to Recruit and Train 200 Welders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in the Czech Republic. This is part of its plans to hire 7,500 new recruits, worldwide, this year. Alstom to recruit 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in Czech Republic The production site is the second-largest of its kind in the Czech
CRRC’s High-Speed Maglev System Presented at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 CRRC presented its high-speed maglev system, the CRRC 600, at InnoTrans 2022. With speeds of up to 600km/h, this high-speed maglev would be among the world’s fastest land public transport systems and would be suitable for intercity travel. The high-speed maglev system is a ‘non-contact’ high-speed rail vehicle. It operates on a
The New Stäubli Modular Connector Lightweight – Evotrak lite Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 Stäubli Showcased the New Modular Connector Lightweight at InnoTrans – Evotrak lite Stäubli Electrical Connector launches the EvoTrak lite for versatile, adaptable electrical connections between the main functions of the rail vehicle electrical traction chain. During this year’s InnoTrans, the new modular lightweight EvoTrak lite was showcased to the public for