Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard. Plus, we take a closer
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What’s inside the April issue of The Railway Magazine?
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine covers the devastating news about the COVID-19 pandemic as the rail industry is hit hard. Plus, we take a closer
Harsco Announces Completion of ESOL Acquisition
As previously announced on February 7, 2020, the combination of these businesses creates a national leader in hazardous waste management, with the increased scale, capabilities and geographic reach to serve a broader base of customers across diverse industries. Harsco now owns a leading network of 88 waste management sites across
Thieves targeting railway signalling cables
Metal thieves have disrupted the journeys of key workers after ripping out hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable. Several locations have been targeted by thieves taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to carry out their crimes. Network Rail says that this has jeopardised journeys for key workers like doctors and nurses,
Monday essay: can competition work?
6 April: news in brief
West Midlands Railway axes trains WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY is replacing its train services between Worcester and Hereford with buses from today. The operator says passenger numbers are continuing to fall while more WMR staff are self-isolating. The stations which now have no WMR trains until further notice are Hereford, Ledbury, Colwall,
4 April: news in brief
Naturalist loses environmental challenge to HS2 THE High Court has rejected a legal challenge from naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham, who had claimed that the decision to build HS2 had not taken the destruction of ancient woodlands into account. The court ruled that there was ‘no real prospect of success’ for
WIN! Selection of railway books worth £100 up for grabs!
WIN a selection of rail books from Gresley Books to keep you entertained while you’re stuck at home! We’ve teamed up with Mortons Books to offer you the chance to win a selection of rail reads worth over £100. You will win: British Railways Stinks British Railway Disasters Before Rocket Flying Scotsman On the Iron Road to the
West Somerset Railway funding appeal hits the right notes!
BR ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No. 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ and No. 7802 ‘Bradley Manor’ pass near Blue Anchor with a 14-coach train during the 40th Anniversary Gala on June 8, 2019 Well-wishers have responded rapidly to the West Somerset Railway (WSR) plc’s urgent appeal for desperately-needed funds to help the 22-mile line heritage
Over £100k raised in Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s appeal
Photos: GWSR Over £100,000 has poured in to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust’s (GWRT) emergency appeal fund – just 10 days after the railway called out for help. The funds will help the popular heritage railway cover the cost of £500,000 to repair an embankment landslip and comes at a time when
National Lottery Heritage Fund announce £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
National Lottery Heritage Fund announces £50m emergency fund to support heritage sector
Merddin Emrys head towards Blaenau with a mixed Passenger & Slate Empties in 2005 Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith. The National Lottery Heritage Fund is making £50m available in response to the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK’s heritage. The new Heritage Emergency Fund will help those most in need over
Network Rail appeal for former signallers to keep vital rail services moving
Network Rail is appealing for former professional signallers across the country to help keep the railway running during the coronavirus crisis. Network Rail is working hard to keep signal boxes and control centres across the region open round the clock. This allows key workers such as doctors and nurses to travel
Getting Rolling Stock Back on Track
Situation ProRail is responsible for the Dutch railway network. Challenge Getting rolling stock back on the track is an accurate and time-consuming process. An annoyance to the rail infrastructure managers as well as for many passengers. Reason enough to closely study the current re-railing process and to look for a quicker, lighter, better
31 March: news in brief
YHT, Anahat ve Bölgesel tren seferleri geçici olarak durduruldu
KORONAVİRÜS HABERLERİ Yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) tedbirleri kapsamında Yüksek Hızlı Tren (YHT), Anahat ve Bölgesel tren seferlerinin geçici olarak durdurulduğu bildirildi. TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ'den yapılan açıklamada, geçici olarak durdurulan YHT, Anahat ve Bölgesel trenlere ait biletlerin isteyenlere kesintisiz olarak iade edilebileceğini, abonman kartlarda ise kullanılmayan kısımlara ait ücretin verileceği belirtildi. İstanbul'da Marmaray ve
Tüm Yüksek Hızlı Tren, Anahat ve Bölgesel tren seferleri durduruldu
TCDD'nin açıklamasına göre, koronavirüs salgınıyla mücadele kapsamında şehirlerarası yolculukların kısıtlanması nedeniyle Yüksek Hızlı, Anahat ve Bölgesel Trenler 28 Mart 2020 tarihinden itibaren geçici olarak işletilmeyecek. 'İsteyen yolcular biletlerini kesintisiz iade edebilecek' İşletilmeyecek trenlere bileti olan yolcular istedikleri takdirde biletlerini kesintisiz olarak iade ederek bilet ücretini geri alabilecekler. Abonman kartlarda ise kullanılmayan kısımlara ait
TCDD, tren seferleri hakkında karar
TCDD'den ilgili işletme müdürlüklerine gönderilen yazıda, "Ülkemizde ve dünyada Koronavirüsün (Covid-19) salgın halinde yayılmasının önlenmesi için sosyal temasın azalması nedeniyle işletilmekte olan ana hat ve bölgesel trenlerin yolcu sayısında önemli düşüşler yaşanmaktadır. Bu nedenle, mücbir sebep sayılarak 30.03.2020 tarihinden itibariyle aşağıda belirtilen tren seferlerinin ikinci bir emre kadar iptali planlanmıştır" denildi. Yüksek
Increased Demand for Rail Freight Services
“GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK's COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country. “We are focused on helping our staff protect their health by following Government advice helping people work at home whenever possible and supporting our key workers who are operating
Mortons Books launch brand new book catalogue brimming with new titles
The people who bring you The Railway Magazine, Heritage Railway and Rail Express have just launched their latest book catalogue – brimming with fantastic new titles to explore while you’re stuck at home. Among the many new books included is Locomotives of the National Collection by Heritage Railway editor Robin Jones.
Tactile Neutrals: ELeather Is Launching A Comforting New Collection
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in emergency appeal
Photo: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways The general manager of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is urgently appealing for public help, after the railway closes amid the coronavirus situation. Paul Lewin, who appears in a video message, made the difficult decision to suspend train services in light of government advice. In a statement
Police enforce essential travel rule
A SPECIAL force of 500 BTP constables is now patrolling the National Rail network, and passengers are being reminded at stations that only essential travel is recommended. The number of people using the London Underground has fallen over the past two days, according to Mayor Sadiq Khan. His statement followed outrage
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales
By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Work on HS2 is latest to stop during coronavirus emergency
CONTRACTORS working at HS2 sites are reported to be suspending their work in reaction to the coronavirus emergency. The move follows the news that work on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has already been temporarily suspended. The sites included in the pause apparently include those being run by the Costain
Eurostar Now Live On S3 Passenger
Eurostar, the international high-speed railway service that connects London with Paris, Brussel, and Amsterdam, is now running with S3 Passenger as the beating heart of their seat reservation, ticket sales, and inventory management. On March 15th, after a successful implementation project led by the Eurostar IT department, Eurostar transitioned from its legacy sales and
Protests as London Underground trains stay crowded
PICTURES of rush hour crowds on the London Underground have sparked protests, amid claims that Tube drivers are ‘furious’ about the situation. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has backed entreaties from central government that anyone who can possibly work from home should do so while the coronavirus pandemic continues. The frequency
Network Rail Selects Siemens and Atkins as Digital Railway Partners
UK – Network Rail has chosen Siemens and Atkins to work on a large-scale programme to introduce in-cab signalling on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line. These upgrade works will reduce passenger delays by thousands of hours, says Network Rail. Siemens and Atkins will contribute hugely to the
Stadler Wins One of Europe’s Biggest Delivery Contracts Ever
Stadler has been able to assert itself in a further international tender and has won the largest tender issued by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) to date. The framework agreement, worth up to 3 billion euros, is also one of the largest ever in Europe. Framework Agreement with BVG The framework agreement states
Coronavirus: train services cut from today
Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified
The Seven Valley Railway is among the heritage railways which have ceased operations until further notice. GWR 0-6-0PT No. 7714 is seen arriving at Bewdley station. GARETH EVANS The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon
UK railway news roundup
Coronavirus continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry. Services are being slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are introduced and events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week
New ROREXS Rail Exchange System From ROBEL
Offloading Rail from Any Layer A fully loaded transport system is usually deployed at multiple sites over several shifts with specific rail grades needed at each site. Traditional systems require the rail to be unloaded from the top down through subsequent layers. One failed shift could therefore impact the complete week’s
Coronavirus: rail timetables to be sharply reduced
PLANS to reduce train services nationwide in response to the coronavirus emergency have been confirmed by the Department for Transport. There had been speculation that the reduced demand for travel would be met by using Sunday timetables throughout the week, but it seems that newly-written emergency schedules will start to be
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Three million passengers and counting…
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A check list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
From the archive: Three million passengers and counting
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A CHECK list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
Low-Floor Tram Lifting
Situation Antwerp Fire Department ensures the safety of the population and visitors to Antwerp, Zwijndrecht, and Wijnegem. They are always on-standby to protect more than 550,000 people in and around Antwerp, also when it comes to incidents on the rail network The Antwerp tram is the backbone of public transport in the
Timetables trimmed as travel falls away in virus emergency
Updated 09.00 RAIL timetables are being trimmed in some areas as the demand for commuter services falls, with many people now working from home in response to government advice about coronavirus risks. Tyne & Wear Metro timetables are being reduced from today. Nexus customer service director Huw Lewis said: ‘We are withdrawing
CRRC Dispatches 2nd Batch of 3 DMUs to Angola
Shapps confirms franchise contracts could be eased for virus emergency
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has signalled that he is ready to consider easing franchise contracts, to help operators hit by sharply falling demand. Big London stations are much quieter than usual, reflecting a fall in passenger numbers which is said to be not far short of a fifth, although this has
Rethinking the Mobility Culture of the Future
By: Anu Tuominen, Principal Scientist, D. Sc. (Tech.), Foresight for Sustainable Mobility, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. Anu Tuominen Climate change is clearly the largest of the contemporary challenges the transport sector is facing. Transport in considered as one of the ten main points in the ambitious European Green
2020 Deadline: EU Exchange and Settlement of Energy Solutions
Development in the railway sector is currently focused on EU deadlines for exchange and settlement of energy in July of 2020. International collaboration within the railway energy sector in Europe promotes this effort to standardise. Train companies work together to compete as a green transportation method into the future. What Each EU
European Commission Proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail
Rail Is Sustainable In 2019 the Oxford Dictionaries word of the year was ‘climate emergency’ and with tireless campaigners such as Greta Thunberg keeping the issue rightfully in the public eye, using hashtags like #fridaysforfuture to organise and spread the message online. And rail must play a crucial part it how
Modelling basics: A decision on size
SBB Cuts Services to Italy
Starting on 1o March, both trains travelling from Zurich and Geneva to Venice via Milan halted in Milan. Today, 12 March, the SBB is cutting further connections between Switzerland and Milan. These trains will now only travel on the Swiss section to either Chiasso or Brig. Gotthard & Simplon Axes This affects three
Transport for London worker tests positive for coronavirus
An office-based Transport for London (TfL) employee has tested positive for coronavirus, the government body has confirmed. In a statement released by TfL, the organisation said: “We are working closely with Public Health England and are following their advice after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19. “The safety of our
Rail Live! Madrid 2020 Postponed because of Coronavirus
The Golden Age of the ‘Big Four’
No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth near Mossley Hill, Liverpool, on an express to London Euston in 1938. The 1930s were the golden age of the ‘Big Four’ railway companies that arose from the Railway Act of 1921 following the experience of placing the country’s many diverse railway companies under government control during
Industry Insider Week 10 2020 · 12 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 10 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: UK-Europe Rail Cuts 750,000t CO2 per Year | Infrastructure The high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe has given passengers an alternative to flying. Consequently, Eurostar passenger services have removed the
London Euston disruption after weekend wire damage
TRAIN services are still being disrupted at London Euston this morning, after a kilometre of overhead line was brought down between North Wembley and South Kenton stations on the West Coast Main Line. Repairs are taking longer than usual because of the extent of the damage, and are being carried out
CoMech Metrology Celebrate 35 Years
CoMech Metrology are pleased to announce that they have celebrated 35 years, after founder Keith Pallett incorporated the company in 1985. Keith started his working life as a train driver for British Steel, transporting goods around their sites. CoMech was founded after a period of working within laboratories in a variety
Inside the March issue of The Railway Magazine
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features the all important news that HS2 has been given the green light, plus the Department for Transport takes control
PALFINGER Presents Two New Crane Models
The Next Level The complete PALFINGER TEC-range features a functional design. Covers are not just elegant, but well thought-out, down to the very last detail. The internal hose guide via the crane column and main boom offers enhanced protection against mechanical damage and the elements. TEC cranes are well known for
Stadler’s Annual Results: 444 Vehicles Delivered in 2019
Stadler has furthermore invested in new technologies, for which it found customers sooner than expected. These technologies include digitalisation projects, new traction technologies using battery power and hydrogen and a completely new tram model. UK: Greater Anglia The order from Greater Anglia has confronted Stadler with special challenges. The camera system manufactured
Mechan Opens Doors to Rail Industry
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is inviting friends and colleagues to see for themselves how its lifting and handling products are transformed from concept to reality. The Sheffield-based manufacturer is holding an open day at its headquarters, giving guests a special behind the scenes tour of its bespoke manufacturing facility. Mechan’s team
Matthew Pallett New Managing Director of CoMech Metrology
CoMech Metrology are pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Pallett as Managing Director. Matthew accepted the role from his father, Keith Pallett, who served as MD since the company’s incorporation in 1985. For over 18 years, Matthew has worked closely with his father within the business and now he’s taken
4 March: news in brief
TransPennine Express md leaves at short notice THE managing director of TransPennine Express Leo Goodwin will be leaving TPE tomorrow. FirstGroup said he would now be pursuing ‘opportunities outside the Group’. First Rail managing director Steve Montgomery added: ‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank Leo for his contribution
Çorlu tren kazasında yakınlarını kaybeden aileler ve avukatları hakim karşısında
Çorlu'da 8 Temmuz 2018 tarihinde 25 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği tren kazasında yakınlarını kaybedenlerin ve yaralananların 12 Haziran 2019’da Anayasa Mahkemesi (AYM) önünde tutmak istediği 'Adalet Nöbeti'ne polis müdahale etti. AYM önünde yaşananların ardından Çorlu aileleri ve avukatları hakkında, 'Toplantı ve gösteri yürüyüşünde görevlendirilenlerin görevlerini yapmalarına engel olma' suçunu işledikleri gerekçesiyle
From the Archive: Railway Personalities: George Dow
The story of railway historian supreme George Dow
An official portrait of railwayman and author George Dow. The life of the great communicator and railway historian supreme, George Dow, is recounted by Robert Humm. George Dow was a man of many parts. Professionally he was a career railwayman for his entire working life, much of it spent in public relations
Chinese HS2 letter was ‘fake news’
A LETTER which was widely reported to contain an offer from the China Railway Construction Corporation to build HS2 within five years has been disowned by the Chinese ambassador to the United Kingdom, who commented that the original reproduction of a letter in Building magazine amounted to ‘fake news’. However, there
Industry Insider Week 9 2020 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO | Business Rail Baltica Estonia, part of the Rail Baltica Global Project, has appointed Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO. The appointment became effective on 1 March. His background lies in the telecommunications and IT sectors. Read more | Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO British Stations
UK Government Takes Over Northern Franchise
Furthermore, the new franchise operator has set up a panel whose members will give on-going advice on how services should be run. Northern leaders from Manchester, Liverpool, Tees Valley and Yorkshire will join this panel. The panel will be led by Richard George, the chairman of the new operator. It
First Hydrogen Train Arrives in the Netherlands
Night-Time Test Drives The night-time test drives will take place between 27 February and 14 March. There will only be test crew on board at the time. DEKRA, a vehicle inspection agency based in Stuttgart, will be involved in these tests as the independent test organisation. The test drives will give ProRail
Unipart Rail and ARC Sponsor Middle East Rail 2020
We will be showcasing a variety of innovative solutions on our stand, designed to add value for the rail industry, these include: SmartServe: Visitors can immerse themselves in our Virtual reality world which demonstrates how we are transforming customer operations through our SmartServe solution Condition Based Supply Chain: Our solution for the
Rerailing a Metro in a Tunnel
Situation The Dutch municipal transportation company GVB provides public transportation in and around Amsterdam. Some 850,000 people use GVB metro, tram or ferry services on a daily basis. The new Amsterdam metro line 52, also known as the North/South line, was opened in 2018. This metro line runs from Amsterdam North under
Tube services hit by strike linked to dispute over timetable changes
Photo: Nick Ansell/PA Wire London Underground drivers are starting strikes on Friday in a dispute over timetable changes, causing travel misery for passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport on the Bakerloo line will walk out for 24 hours at noon and again from noon on Sunday. The union said it had made
21 February: news in brief
Network Rail issues weather warning for north west MORE wet weather is forecast in the North West and Cumbria this weekend, and Network Rail is advising passengers to check before they travel. Heavy rain has already caused flooding in several places on the West Coast and Cumbrian Coast Lines, and Storms
Polarteknik Oy Acquires Train Door Solutions Ltd
Polarteknik Oy, based in Huittinen, Finland, provides door systems, partition walls and components for leading railway OEM manufacturers such as Hitachi, Bombardier, Siemens, Alstom and Stadler. Polarteknik has been supplying door systems for the UK market for more than 20 years and has worked closely with Train Door Solutions since
Getting Derailed Tamping Machines Back on Track
Scrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.4m
Scrap metal dealer visits February 2020. Photo: Network Rail Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal. Latest figures reveal more than 400 incidents of metal theft on the railway between London Euston and Carlisle in the
Cummins and Stadler Deliver Big Win in the Pacific Region
Cummins Inc. will power the freight locomotives recently awarded to Stadler Valencia. The tender of 34 diesel electric locomotives will power passenger and freight traffic for Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA). The locomotives will be built by Stadler in Valencia, Spain, further strengthening ties between Cummins and Stadler. The order from TRA features
Dutch Premiere: Train with ATO Carries Passengers
From the Archive: Britain joins the European high-speed network
CERTIFER Group Enters German-Speaking Market
About CERTIFER Headquartered in Valenciennes, CERTIFER is a leading global player specialised in railway and urban transportation. Founded in France in 1997, CERTIFER has developed its expertise by providing inspection, certification, test Organisation and testing services in 50 countries all over the world. CERTIFER is a Group of 11 entities worldwide
TransPennine Express under pressure, as performance targets are set
TRANSPORT for the North has given TransPennine Express new, strict public performance targets, after months of cancellations and other problems. The decision comes only a few days since rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris warned that the Department for Transport was prepared to take action. He told MPs on 4 February: ‘We have been
Didcot Railway Centre gala to ‘deliver the goods’ this weekend
1913-built Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0ST Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons No. 31 is seen with a goods train on Didcot’s branch line. Photo: Frank Dumbleton The new Didcot Railway Centre season opens this weekend (February 15-16) with the ‘Delivering The Goods’ steam and diesel gala event. Demonstration freight trains and wagon movements will
TCDD’den YHT zammına ilişkin açıklama: Adaletsiz farklar giderildi
Aylık abonman biletler ve internet üzerinden satışlarda uyguladığı indirimleri kaldıran TCDD, bu durumu biletlere zam olarak yansıttı. Eskişehir-Ankara hattında aylık abonman ücreti 424 TL'den 960 TL'ye yükselirken, Ankara-İstanbul 2 bin 100'den 3 bin 847 TL'ye çıktı. Sözcü gazetesinden Ali Ekber Ertürk'ün haberine göre, CİMER'e zam konusunda yapılan şikayetlere cevap veren TCDD
CAF Wins Contracts with VY and HKL in Norway and Finland
CAF has won contracts worth more than 100 million euros in Norway (with VY) and Finland (with Helsingin kaupungin liikennelaitos). CAF Contract with VY In Norway, the Swedish subsidiary of CAF Group, Euromaint, has signed a 9-year contract with VY for the maintenance of the fleet that will run on the Bergen
Why does snow stop trains running?
Industry Insider Week 6 2020 · 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 6 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts | Infrastructure Network Rail has awarded signalling contracts covering different regions of the UK to Alstom, Siemens Mobility, and Hitachi in partnership with Limbrooke Services Ltd. These
Danish State Railways Orders Talgo 230 Trainsets
Talgo says one of the reasons it won the contract following an international competitive tender was because its trains are both lightweight and efficient. The trains for Danish State Railways will be based on the Talgo 230 intercity platform, a model already selected by German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn
Franchise crisis deepens with ‘£20m shortfall’ at c2c
TCDD’den Marmaray’a yüzde 35 zam
Marmaray geçiş ücretlerine gece yarısından itibaren zam yapıldı. İBB Ulaşım Koordinasyon Merkezi (UKOME) tarafından metro, metrobüs ve İETT ücretlerine yapılan yüzde 35 zam uygulamasını TCDD de Marmaray geçişleri için gece 00:00'dan itibaren yürürlüğe aldı. BloombergHT'nin aktardığı habere göre, 1 ila 7 istasyon tam geçişi 2.60 TL'den 3.5 TL'ye yükseltildi. 1-43 istasyon
Marmaray geçişlerine zam
Marmaray geçiş ücretlerine gece yarısından itibaren zam yapıldı. İBB Ulaşım Koordinasyon Merkezi (UKOME) tarafından metro, metrobüs ve İETT ücretlerine yapılan yüzde 35 zam uygulamasını TCDD de Marmaray geçişleri için gece 00:00'dan itibaren yürürlüğe aldı. Buna göre 1 ila 7 istasyon tam geçişi 2.60 TL'den 3.5 TL'ye yükseltildi. 1 - 43 istasyon
West Midlands Trains ordered to invest £20m
Avrupa tedirgin! Yüzlerce uçuş iptal!
Havalimanı yetkililerinden yapılan açıklamaya göre, saatte yaklaşık 110 kilometre hızla esen rüzgar nedeniyle meydan hizmetlerinde aksamalar yaşandığı ve uçuş güvenliği için aralarında British Airways, Lufthansa ve KLM’nin de bulunduğu hava yolu şirketlerinin 60 uçuşunun iptal edildiği bildirildi. Rüzgarın uçakların kalkış ve inişlerini olumsuz etkileyeceği öngörüsünde bulunan yetkililer, yolcuların internet sitesi üzerinden
Eurostar sets its sights on more growth
EUROSTAR chief executive Mike Cooper has told Railnews that he is delighted with the launch of through trains from Amsterdam to London, and is hoping that the next stage of Eurostar’s development will see its route network extended into Germany. A key factor is the proposed merger of Eurostar and Thalys,
February 2020 issue on sale!
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine the story that Northern are very much in crisis as Arriva lose franchise. Plus, the first ‘Pacers’ are preserved and
First Eurostar leaves Amsterdam for London
Asya’dan Avrupa’ya kesintisiz ulaşımın gizli kahramanları görev başında
Asya ile Avrupa'yı birbirine bağlayan en önemli hatlardan Bakü-Tiflis-Kars (BTK) demir yolunu kullanan yük trenleri ile Doğu ve Turizm Ekspresi trenlerinin sorunsuz bir şekilde seyretmesi için Kars'ın Sarıkamış ilçesinde görev yapan Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) görevlileri, kar ve buzla mücadele ediyor. Erzurum-Kars demir yolundaki 217 kilometrelik mesafede yılın 5 ayı
East Midlands: Preserved railways, museums and centres
The East Midlands is a large and varied area, and its contribution to railway preservation is equally eclectic. The premier preserved steam railway is undoubtedly the Great Central Railway, with its length of double-track mainline. The line should one day connect with the GCR Nottingham to give a heritage line from
Government confirms £500m railway reopening fund
A FUND of £500 million has been promised by the Government as the first step in reopening railways around the country, although only £21.9 million has been allocated so far. Transport secretary Grant Shapps visited the Fleetwood area, where the line from Fleetwood to Poulton-le-Fylde lost its passenger services in 1970,
Industry Insider Week 4 2020 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 3 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: Capacity Doubles on Toulouse Metro Line A | Rolling Stock Siemens Mobility and Tisséo, the metro operator in the French city of Toulouse, have worked together to double capacity on Line A of
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline
As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
Holocaust Memorial Day: 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz camp
Photo: Keith Fender/The Railway Magazine Today marks Holocaust Memorial Day, 75 years since 27 January 1945, when Soviet troops entered and liberated the Auschwitz death camp. The darkest episode in the history of world railways undoubtedly centres around the role they were forced to play in the transport of civilians to Nazi death
Complexity and risks of HS2 were ‘under-estimated’
Photo: HS2/PA Wire HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because its complexity and risks were under-estimated, according to the Whitehall spending watchdog. The National Audit Office (NAO) warned that it is impossible to “estimate with certainty what the final cost could be”. It published a report urging the Government and HS2 Ltd
24 January: news in brief
Great Central Railway to restore Thornbury Castle
Unrestored Collett ‘Castle’ No. 7027 Thornbury Castle is to be restored for operation at the Great Central Railway (GCR) following its sale to a private buyer by Jonathan Jones-Pratt. The 1949-built 4-6-0 was purchased by Mr Jones-Pratt’s firm, JJP Holdings, from music mogul Pete Waterman in 2016, but has not received