THE Rail Delivery Group has reacted swiftly to the decision to end franchises, and says it will now be making changes to its leadership that will ‘ensure the organisation is ready to support potential reforms stemming from the Williams Review into the future structure of the railway’. The personnel changes affect
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Works on historic Skerne Bridge ahead of 195th anniversary
Managing Cyber Risk with NIS Compliance
Risk Workshops and Governance But how does this help with the CAF? Firstly, any good risk assessment sets up the context, involving the stakeholders and those who need to be informed of the outcome. This allows one to identify the governance (CAF A1) structure required and name responsible individuals and risk
Rail industry experts call for green investment post-pandemic
A new report from leading rail industry professionals calls for the government to put rail at the heart of a green post-pandemic economic recovery. The Building Back Better report, written by industry experts from the High Speed Rail Group and the Rail Delivery Group, calls for major investment into high speed
How Remote Online Condition Monitoring (ROCM) Is Influencing the Railway Industry
Economic Standpoint The age of the train operator’s fleet(s) will be an influential factor, considering hardware capabilities and the cost of implementation versus return on investment (ROI). Fleets produced by the main-stream OEMs in recent years, already come equipped with remote condition monitoring devices and have some capabilities (in the worst-case
RAIB update on train derailment and fire at Llangennech
Photo: Network Rail The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released more details into its investigation into the derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech last month. Network Rail revealed last week that the works at Llangennech are expected to continue throughout December ahead of a reopening in early
Safe Travels: Masks in the Time of Coronavirus
RN: You are selling these masks in batches of 200,000 or more, meaning you are not selling them to the end-user directly. Who are your key customers? Train operating companies or third parties? KA: It’s diverse. For the rail industry it includes operators and third parties and the same applies to aviation
Living the highlife
Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones discovered on a recent visit to the Lucerne region. EVERY year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine
Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive
Rigibahnen No. 22 leaves Rigi Staffel, heading back down the mountain towards Vitznau, with an afternoon service on January 9. This is one of the line’s most recent railcars, dating from 1986. BEN JONES Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones
Monday essay: has franchising finished? Yes, it has.
All the franchises in England were transferred to Emergency Measures Agreements in March this year, to coincide with the start of lockdown. The EMAs essentially removed commercial risk for the operators, who neither pay the bills nor keep the revenue but simply receive a management fee. At the time, the
Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm
Viper Innovations have brought together all of the benefits of data science, technology and process to introduce Digital products and systems that change the railway maintenance paradigm. Eliminating the need to put boots on ballast, eliminating road traffic accidents, improving electrical safety and ultimately forcing a step change in PRAMS
Franchising is Dead
A Conversation with Gareth Dennis In March 2020 the UK Government suspended rail franchise agreements, instead putting in place Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs), paying franchisees a 2 percent management fee to run trains, due to a collapse in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. These EMAs due to
GTR and Porterbrook unveil £55 million fleet modernisation
TRAINS built just five years ago are among those set to be upgraded at Selhurst Depot as part of a £55 million fleet modernisation programme announced by Govia Thameslink Railway and leasing company Porterbrook. The newest of the 270 electric multiple units in the programme are more than 50 Bombardier ‘Electrostar’
Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison
Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison: Tasks and Efficiency of Flexible and Permanently Installed Measuring Systems in Route Monitoring LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveying systems are characterised by specific technological advantages, including speed of data acquisition, independence from ambient light conditions and the ability to detect multiple targets in one direction. These
InnoTrans 2000: 20 Years On
InnoTrans 2000 took place 12–15 September. It experienced a doubling of exhibitor numbers, reaching 827 from 25 countries. The fair attracted 23,737 visitors over the four days. The year 2000 was the first that the InnoTrans Convention took place, giving the event a clearly structured expert framework programme. This was therefore
TCDD açıkladı: Söğütlüçeşme AVM olmayacak
Açıklamada, kurum tarafından projelendirilen ve ruhsat onay süreci devam eden projenin, alışveriş merkezi (AVM) olmadığının altı çizildi. Anadolu Ajansı'nın (AA) aktardığına göre istasyonla Kadıköy'e yeşil alan, yürüyüş yolları, peyzaj ihtiva eden ve şehre değer katacak bir yaşam merkezi kazandırılacağı, bekleme ve dinlenme alanlarıyla da yolcular için güzel bir ortam oluşturulacağı
DfT declares war on railway graffiti
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has announced a new campaign to tackle the ‘blight’ of graffiti on railways and roadsides. In a letter to the rail industry, the transport secretary has called for long-term plans to tackle the issue in addition to action which has already been taken, including a review of
Get your name in The North Yorkshire Moors Railway and the Esk Valley Line
NR Publishes Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy
Network Rail has published its Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy (TDNS), following the UK government’s June 2019 target of achieving ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With regards to rail, the Department for Transport (DfT) asked the industry to examine the possibility of removing all diesel-only trains from the network in
The Aln Valley Railway – then and now
Network Rail signals end of the line for diesel trains
A NEW report from Network Rail is setting out plans for the future railway, and it reveals that the last diesel trains could be withdrawn or converted to other forms of traction within three decades or less. The report, an ‘interim business case’, sets out the strategy for decarbonising the network.
Bombardier Delivers First FLEXITY Tram to Duisburg
Bombardier and Duisburger Verkehrsgesellschaft AG have presented the first new pre-series FLEXITY low-floor tram to the public. The tram is equipped with an image-based driver assistance system (ODAS) to help prevent collisions. Full testing and approval runs on Duisburg’s tram network will begin shortly. Bombardier’s new FLEXITY tram for Dusiburg © Daniel Tomczak
OEBB and Alstom Test Hydrogen Train in Passenger Service in Austria
Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is testing Alstom’s hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, in passenger service during a ten-week test phase that will run until 26 November 2020. This is the first time the hydrogen train is carrying passengers in Austria. The iLint is replacing a diesel multiple unit and will operate
Monday essay: is franchising finished?
All the franchises in England were transferred to Emergency Measures Agreements in March this year, to coincide with the start of lockdown. The EMAs essentially removed commercial risk for the operators, who neither pay the bills nor keep the revenue but simply receive a management fee. At the time, the
PREVIEW: September EDITION 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 recent derailment tragedy in Scotland, historic Kerr’s Miniature Railway closure and much more… Headline news Three people died following the
GTR spreads messages of support on World Suicide Prevention Day
To mark World Suicide Prevention Day, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has unveiled a moving art project to raise awareness of its support to those who may be feeling vulnerable. The project ‘Affirmation Art’ sees a team of artists spraying motivational messages in chalk across station entrances and exits. Working closely with
Rail Straightness Inspection after 3D Scan Demonstration
DREAMTNS.LTD, RIEGL’s distribution partner based out of South Korea, performed a “Rail Straightness Inspection” demonstration with the RIEGL VZ-400i and the PointShape Inspector software to find out how precisely they could inspect the straightness of rails. The RIEGL VZ-400i was used for 3D scanning & post-processing for this test project. The rail measured is 25m long, clearly
DB Signs Framework Agreement for Up to 400 Dual Mode Vectron Locomotives
DB Cargo is expanding its locomotive fleet: the freight operator has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for up to 400 dual mode Vectron locomotives. The investment will amount to more than 1 billion euros. DB Cargo plans to use the new locomotives both for hauling freight and for shunting
Work starts to clear wreckage from Carmont derailment
WORK to clear the line and restore train services through the site of the fatal derailment at Carmont near Stonehaven in north-east Scotland last month is beginning this week. Network Rail said a 600-tonne crawler crane is being used to remove the derailed vehicles, but this could only be done after
No More Diesel Vehicles by 2050 Says DB
Deutsche Bahn is moving away from conventional diesel fuel in order to be a fully climate-neutral business by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, Deutsche Bahn is trialling different opportunities for alternative traction and fuels. The advanced TrainLab test train is already operating with green diesel, which reduces carbon emissions
Rail industry wants passengers to be ‘confident’ as more trains run
Monday essay: knowing when to stop
They are not too happy in Kent, because Eurostar has announced that its trains are not expected to call at Kent’s two international stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet again before 2022. Sim Harris wonders whether they will ever return. THE reason, says Eurostar, is that it must ‘take action to reduce
HS2 heralds ‘formal’ start of construction
HS2 Announces Formal Start of Construction
HS2 Ltd has today (4 September 2020) announced the formal start of construction on the high-speed railway line. This follows the DfT’s approval for HS2 Ltd to issue the Notice to Proceed to the project’s four Main Works Civils Contractors to begin full detailed design and construction of Phase 1. Today’s
Germany Agrees to Accelerating Implementation of Digital Signal Boxes
Deutsche Bahn, the German Railway Industry Association and the Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) have agreed to work closely together so that new digital technologies can be rolled out quickly. By the end of 2021 ten German regions will have switched their conventional signal box technology to digital technologies, which will deliver
Trips with a difference: 40 years of rail ale rambles
Dave Richardson recalls more than 40 years of connecting railways with beer festivals and brewery visits, organised by former Salisbury area BR manager Gerald Daniels. REAL ale and rail travel somehow go together, especially with heritage railways, which often hold beer festivals at stations or on board trains. Both interests appeal
WiFi in Rail – What’s the Value?
Diesel fuel from derailed freight train is polluting river
DIESEL fuel has been reported to be polluting a protected marine area near Llanelli after Wednesday night’s derailment of a DB Cargo freight train at Llangennech. It has now emerged that the crew were able to detach the locomotive after the derailment, when several fuel wagons caught fire. Both members of
Giresun’da 6 can kaybı yaşanan menfez için dilekçe veren Karadeniz: ‘Çorlu tren kazası …
Tirebolu’dan Ahmet Karadeniz, RS FM’de Atilla Güner’le Akşam Postası programına konuk oldu. Karadeniz şunları söyledi: “Menfez benim arazimin içerisinde yer alıyor. Yapılışı 1977 yıllarında ve o yolun yapılışında da çalıştım. Çaydan çakıl alıp orayı doldurduklarını gördüm. 1980 ve 1988 yılındaki sellerde orası taştı. Bu yılın başlarında dilekçe ile başvuru da bulundum. Daha
Siemens Mobility Wins TfW Signalling Contract
“This important programme will deliver a wide range of benefits, helping to improve both the passenger experience and operational performance and we are now looking forward to working closely and collaboratively with our supply chain partners in Wales to safely deliver the work. “We are extremely proud that all our equipment
Ceneri Base Tunnel: The First Tracks
Llangennech diesel train catches fire after derailing
Photo: Fran Jones A freight train carrying diesel has derailed and burst into flames in Llangennech, South Wales. The train involved was the 21.52 Robeston Sidings (Milford Haven) to Theale (Berkshire) oil train. British Transport Police were called to the scene at 11.29pm on Wednesday 26 August. Police said it had been
Homes evacuated in freight train blaze
A FIRE on board a freight train in Wales caused an overnight evacuation of nearby homes in Llangennech, near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire. British Transport Police said the train had been carrying ‘large quantities of diesel’, and that a number of blazing wagons had derailed. The two members of crew escaped without
Astronics Signs Agreement with Gap Wireless
Astronics has signed an agreement with Gap Wireless to distribute Land Mobile Radio test products in Canada. Partnership Expands FREEDOM Brand Presence in Canadian Market. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced today that it has signed Gap
First tri-mode trains to be seen next year
New London Underground Slab Track Cast In-Situ
Last Railway Convalescent Home closes
THE last of what was once a group of Railway Convalescent Homes will not be reopening after the coronavirus pandemic. Bridge House in Dawlish had closed its doors in the spring as the lockdown started, having been offering convalescent and recuperative breaks to railway and other transport staff for more than
Monday essay: commuting catastrophe ahead?
ONCE again some media commentators are predicting the end of commuting as we have known it for well over a century, and implying that it also could spell disaster for public transport systems (writes Sim Harris). This kind of forecast is based on the quaint notion that transport organisations – rail
Obituary: R H N HARDY
1923-2018 RICHARD Hardy, who died on February 18, aged 94, was one of the last remaining professional links with the ‘Big Four’ and a railwayman who commanded as much respect in the preservation era as he did during his illustrious career with the LNER and British Railways. Known affectionately in his autumn
Remembering Richard Hardy
ANALYSIS: Let’s be clear: there has been no decision about rail fares
The ‘Banana’ Locomotive Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
The “Banana” Locomotive Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) By Michelle De Ruiter Our proprietary Banana Auxiliary Power Unit is designed to reduce excess idling, save fuel, reduce locomotive engine wear and souping, and meet local noise ordinances; all while keeping your crew comfortable, a true win-win for everyone. The US EPA Tier-4 compliant model
Monday essay: Stonehaven answers
Monday essay: the Stonehaven mystery
Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020
Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state
3 Dead in Intercity 125 Derailment at Stonehaven
Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know?
The scene near Stonehaven. Photo: STV News An investigation has begun into the derailment of a passenger train near Stonehaven in which three people died and six others injured. The incident involved the 06.48 ScotRail service from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street, which about a mile from Carmont level crossing at
Three feared dead after passenger train derails near Stonehaven
The scene near Stonehaven. Photo: STV News Three people are believed to have died and more seriously injured after a passenger train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Around 30 emergency vehicles, including an air ambulance, are at the scene and a major incident has been declared. The incident – involving the 06:38
Three people – including driver – confirmed dead after train derails near Stonehaven
The scene near Stonehaven. Photo: STV News Three people are believed to have died and more seriously injured after a passenger train derailed near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Around 30 emergency vehicles, including an air ambulance, are at the scene and a major incident has been declared. The incident – involving the 06:38
RDG: We Need a Level Green Playing Field in Transport
Train operating companies have called for changes to be made to transport taxes to create a level green playing field with taxes taking pollution into account. Currently, transport taxation does not take into account the negative externalities caused by the different modes, such as aviation. If transport taxes were to factor
HS2 launches race for high voltage power supply systems
Following on from the government’s green light for construction, HS2 have begun the search for contractors to deliver the high voltage power supply systems. The systems will transfer electricity to the UK’s new high-speed rail link and allow millions of people to enjoy low carbon journeys between Birmingham, London and
Hitachi Rail to Acquire Digital Sensor Company Perpetuum
Hitachi Rail has announced its intention to take over Perpetuum in order to speed up its digitalisation strategy in the United Kingdom. Perpetuum, which is based in Southampton and has 73 members of staff, will be integrated into Hitachi’s railway business to help digitalise its global train maintenance programme. Hitachi’s rail
Technology Choices to Talent Gaps, Top of Mind Topics for Rail Industry Executives
Transportation, banking and capital markets are three very different industries with one thing in common: high susceptibility to future disruption, according to Accenture. Transportation services are specifically unique, as the industry is currently experiencing high levels of disruption in addition to high susceptibility for future disruption. The rail industry, a critical
Monday essay: an open cheque book?
The government has just announced a new round of funding to support English tram, light rail and bus services outside London, but Sim Harris suggests that the final reckoning, along with the billions already allocated to National Rail, will be a high one. FINANCIAL support is needed because of the continuing
A Lancashire half-century
Mark Smithers reports on the West Lancashire Light Railway, a family-friendly operation which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary after starting from humble beginnings in 1967. IN 1878, the standard-gauge West Lancashire Railway was opened from Southport to Hesketh Bank, with a through connection to Preston following in 1882. This line
Scottish timber is back on the rails
Centuries old viaduct designed by George Stephenson to be restored
An 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration to improve passenger journeys and secure its future for generations to come. The £3.7m Great North Rail Project investment will see the Grade II listed Gauxholme viaduct grit blasted to its bare metal for structural repairs
First Battery Electric Shunter in Operation for Rhaetian Railway
The Geaf 2/2 shunting locomotives will primarily operate under electric traction (OLE). They are also equipped with a traction battery, which will allow the locomotives to operate on non-electrified tracks. Lithium-ion batteries have become sufficiently advanced that they are now a suitable alternative to diesel locomotives in shunting operations. Compared
Amtrak Reveals Renderings of New Siemens Locomotives
Amtrak announced it had ordered 75 new locomotives in December 2018. Siemens Mobility will deliver these through 2024. The initial agreement also includes an option for Amtrak to purchase further ALC-42 locomotives. Compared to the SC-44 locomotives that Amtrak also operates, the ALC-42 has a bigger fuel tank for longer routes.
PREVIEW: August edition 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, as train companies thank the
£40m Stevenage station platform opens for services
Photo: Network Rail Rail Minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced the opening of a new £40 million platform and track at Stevenage station. Construction work on the project has been accelerated and delivered more than a year ahead of the revised schedule. Rail passengers will benefit from more frequent and reliable services as
Network Rail ‘astonished’ by level crossing misuse in Kent
Monday essay: Attlee returns?
The Department for Transport has been traditionally unhappy about the n-word – nationalisation, that is. But Sim Harris has been wondering whether perhaps it is time for a u-turn. WHEN the Virgin Trains East Coast franchise collapsed in 2018, it was suggested that the Intercity East Coast operation had been nationalised
CAF Wins Maintenance Contracts Worth €40m
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer has won maintenance contracts worth 40 million euros. Italy The public entity that manages transport in the city of Palermo, Sicily – AMAT S.p.A. – has selected CAF Italia to maintain the 17 trams that operate on the city’s four tram lines. The contract has a runtime of
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s
A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Unipart Rail Announced as Distributor for AB Hoses’ AAS
“We have worked very closely with RSSB and West Midlands Trains, along with Ricardo Rail, DB-ESG and Intrumentel, to build on our existing, award winning, sanding system technology and delivered the DVRS system used in the T1107 service trial. I’m delighted to say the results were overwhelmingly positive, the drivers
Socomec Webinars – Expert Insights on Demand
Integrated power specialist, Socomec, is sharing its expertise by making its most popular webinars available on replay – for industry insights on demand. Hosted by leaders in their field, the replays offer the opportunity to learn from the best on subjects including power monitoring, power availability and UPS architecture. Investigating key
International Competition to Find Major Rolling Stock Partner in Kazakhstan
The national railway company of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has launched an international competition to find a strategic partner to take over the Tulpar coach assembly plant and deliver passenger cars. KTZ is accepting proposals from potential strategic partners. Interested parties are asked to provide documentation (Part A). Once KTZ
Physical distancing comes down to one metre on ScotRail
THE physical distancing minimum on ScotRail trains and stations will come down to one metre from Monday. ScotRail and Network Rail will introduce the new measure following the publication of the Scottish Government’s updated guidance on 2 July. ScotRail warned that the capacity of its trains will still be ‘significantly reduced’. Operations
£589 million to kick-start rail upgrades across the North
Improvements to rail services in the north of England will get a £589 million kick-start, the government has announced. The cash injection will go towards electrifying the line between Manchester and Leeds, and doubling the number of tracks on the most congested sections in and around Leeds and Huddersfield. The most
Livery Design: Giving the railway the ‘WOW’ factor
While many transport companies look to external agencies and specialists to develop and maintain their brand and image, some undertake the activity in-house. Virgin Trains was one of the companies that until recently had its own design unit. Steven Knight speaks with creative designer Sam Jessup, whose artistic talents were
HS2 Reveals Design for First Chiltern Tunnel Vent Shaft Headhouse
HS2 Ltd has revealed the design of the first of four vent shaft headhouses for the Chiltern Tunnel. This one – the Chalfont St Peter vent shaft headhouse – and the other three will provide both ventilation and emergency access to the 16km tunnel. The headhouses will also contain electrical equipment. Having
Monday essay: a long road ahead
Corby electrification delayed by pandemic
Anti-Drumming of Rail Vehicles
So That the Peace and Quiet Is Not Left by the Wayside: Our Flame-Retardant Sound Deadening Solution Absorbs Structure-Borne Noise in Trains Solvent-Free Artificial Resin Dispersion Achieves High Acoustic Effectiveness When talking about travel comfort, it’s not only speed, comfortable seating and legroom that are important, so too does a feeling of
ZELC Award: Four in a Row for IGW in Suzhou
ProRail and Alstom to Test ATO on Shunting Locomotive
The Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail and French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom will test Automatic Train Operation (ATO) equipment on a Lineas shunting locomotive. Starting in the Netherlands in 2021, this will be the first European test of automated shunting, which is a central development for bringing about a digital railway. A
Moldova: CFM Takes Possession of 12 Diesel Locomotives
Financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union allowed Moldova’s state-owned rail operator Calea Ferată din Moldova (CFM) to acquire twelve diesel locomotives, which have now arrived in the capital, Chisinau. These locomotives, by virtue of being more modern, are
Keeping Steam on the Network: Tyseley: Shaping the future of Main Line Steam?
As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope talks to Tyseley’s Michael Whitehouse about Vintage Trains’ bid to become an independent train-operating company owned by the general public. ONE year ago The Railway Magazine presented an in-depth look at the strategic vision laid
Tyseley: Shaping the future of main line steam?
Express steam trains working out of Birmingham, hauled by Great Western-designed 4-6-0s such as ‘Castle’ No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, is the unique selling point of the Vintage Trains Community Benefit Society. ROBIN COOMBES As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope
Apollo 11: The Mission to the Moon
This Thursday (16/07/20) marks the 51st anniversary of the Moon landing and AllMyReads has the perfect book to discover the story behind one of the most important events in space exploration. Check out this preview from the fantastic bookazine, Apollo 11. Lift-off occurred at 9.32am local time, 8.32am in Houston or
TCDD’den 15 Temmuz için ‘anı bileti’
TCDD, 15 Temmuz Demokrasi ve Milli Birlik Günü etkinlikleri kapsamında dijital ortamda oluşturulan "anı bileti" uygulaması başlattı. TCDD'den yapılan açıklamaya göre, 15 Temmuz 2016'da yaşanan hain darbe girişiminde, darbecilere karşı gösterilen mücadelede hafızalara kazınan anların görsellerine yer verilen dijital anı biletleri, "www.demokrasitreni.com" internet adresi üzerinden oluşturulabilecek. Söz konusu biletler bilgisayarlara indirilebilecek ve
Monday essay: look, no driver
Boris Johnson risked re-igniting a storm when he advocated driverless trains on the London Underground while on a visit to Siemens’ future train-building works at Goole. Rail unions are not in favour, but recently-designed new trains for the Underground include provision for automatic and even driverless working. Sim Harris describes
Avanti West Coast release Tales from the Track film series
Avanti West Coast has released a new video giving people an insider-look from the unique viewpoint of a train driver. In an eight-part video series, Tales from the Track, Avanti showcase the West Coast Main Line from inside the driver’s cab of an iconic Pendolino – filmed during lockdown. Using a front-mounted
RMT demands state help to protect Eurostar jobs
IT'S been revealed that Eurostar is the latest victim of the pandemic and is seeking to save money by cutting working hours, following sharp falls in revenue. The RMT has responded by demanding government support ‘to protect jobs and services that are vital to Britain's economic future’. The union, which is
A New Wheel Press: An Important Baptism by Fire for IGW in Brno
Another Important Project with Its Own Challenges Aside from getting to grips with our wheel press, we are also overhauling gearboxes and maintaining wheel axles for a Lithuanian customer. Maintaining the axles means in this case removing the molybdenum layer and replacing with a new one. We were chosen for this
Eurostar Amsterdam to London treaty formally signed
THE treaty allowing full customs and security procedures for Eurostar passengers at Amsterdam and Rotterdam has been formally signed, said the Department for Transport. The first demonstration train for invited London-bound guests which avoided the need for a change of train at Brussels ran on 4 February, and at the time
Check out this railway photography masterclass
Significant technical advances in digital cameras and lens quality has made railway photography images previously thought impossible, possible. The editor meets professional and commercial railway photography Jack Boskett, whose portfolio includes The Royal Family and celebrities. He explains the techniques used to create thought-provoking and dramatic railway photographs. Jack Basket (pictured below)