Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test & Technology Centre in Västerås Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test and Technology Centre in Västerås, Sweden New 10,000-square-metre collaborative workspace for over 500 people across different functions Centre to concentrate Alstom’s innovation capabilities in Sweden and enable collaboration across industries, higher education institutions, and start-ups Centre will feed innovation throughout Alstom on a global scale Alstom, global leader in
KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Green Loan for Railway Infrastructure in Norway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Green Loan for Railway Infrastructure in Norway KfW IPEX-Bank provides a NOK 1,148 million (approximately EUR 100 million) green loan facility for the Norwegian Bane NOR Eiendom. The loan will be disbursed in Norwegian kroner and is split in two equally sized tranches with maturities of 7 and
KfW IPEX-Bank: Financing for NEoT Green Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank joins Credit Agricole CIB and La Banque Postale to strengthen NEoT Green Mobility’s multi-currency financing structure up to EUR 145 million. With the support of KfW IPEX-Bank, NEoT Green Mobility (NGM), an industry frontrunner in green mobility asset financing, extends its existing multi-currency financing structure capacity to attain EUR
AARCPS Showcases Network Rail and Rail for London Infrastructure Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 AARC Professional Services (AARCPS) specialises in advisory, consultancy and safety services for the rail sector. Recent projects have included working with Network Rail on updating its Health and Safety Management System and supporting Rail for London Infrastructure’s (RfLI) maintenance business ahead of the Elizabeth line entering passenger service. Here we share the
KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Financing for Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank provides around EUR 53 million for Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB), a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Köln, the infrastructure and services company of the city of Cologne, Germany. The funds will be used to procure e-buses and light rail systems, but also to finance smaller investments. Andreas Ufer, Member of the Management Board
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Railpool’s Expansion to French Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Railpool’s Expansion to the French Market KfW IPEX-Bank provides EUR 37.5 million of a new EUR 150 million CAPEX Facility together with 3 international banks for the German based locomotive lessor Railpool. KfW IPEX-Bank acts as Facility Agent and Security Agent. Railpool will use the new funds to
Ricardo & GCRE Agree Memorandum on Future Strategic Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 Ricardo to advise UK rail research and test facility on certification and approvals processes. Ricardo has agreed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE), under which it will provide a range of important advisory services to support the new facility planned for South Wales. “Having such
Banking Group Provides Financing for the Go-Ahead Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20230 International Banking Group Provides Financing for the Go-Ahead Group’s Growth and Decarbonisation Plans Debt facilities were arranged and underwritten by an international consortium of banks for The Go-Ahead Group, one of the leading transport providers in the UK. Go-Ahead was taken private in October 2022 through a joint venture between Kinetic,
TÜV SÜD Homologation Tests on Trains for Deutsche Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20230 On 23rd and 24th of August, TÜV SÜD started the homologation tests on the TALGO ICE L trains for Deutsche Bahn. The first test is for the safety against derailment in accordance with EN14363, method 1, which is performed on the instrumented curved track in TÜV SÜD´s test center in Görlitz,
ZF Presents Track Monitoring for Digital Track Inspection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20230 Track Damage Detected Precisely: ZF Presents Track Monitoring for Digital Track Inspection ZF presents Track Monitoring, an extension of connect@rail, the digital platform for condition monitoring. Track Monitoring supports transport associations and rail companies in the precise location of potential track damage and thus increases safety and travel comfort © ZF Group New
AARCPS’ Operational Training Goes from Strength to Strength Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 AARC Professional Services (AARCPS) has now completed its second operational training course for Amey Infrastructure Wales (AIW). Delivery of its electrical control operator (ECO) training was completed in May just a few weeks after the completion of its highly praised signaller training. ECO Classroom Training © AARC Professional Services Limited The need for ECO
Contract for the Supply of a Rail Inspection Vehicle for Berlin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20230 Contract for the Supply of a Rail Inspection Vehicle for Berlin Underground Goldschmidt has secured a contract to supply a rail inspection vehicle with combined testing, measuring and analysis technology for Berlin underground. PLR Prüftechnik Linke und Rühe GmbH – a Goldschmidt company – has been awarded the final contract for the
Transit Agencies and Onboard Systems Need a Single Source of Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 4, 20230 5 Reasons Why Transit Agencies and Onboard Systems Need a Single Source of Connectivity In the realm of transit, connectivity serves as the lifeline between communities and modes of transportation. Yet, there’s a second transformative connectivity concept that deserves attention – the Single Source of Connectivity. Imagine it as the transit world’s “single source of
Data Driven, People Focused Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20230 In today’s competitive job market, businesses need to find the best talent to succeed. But with so many qualified candidates out there, it can be tough to know where to start. That’s where a data driven, people focused recruiting firm, like Stahl Recruiting can help. Stahl Recruiting uses data to identify the
Ricardo Supports RSSB To Develop Rail Zero Waste Metrics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Ricardo Supports RSSB To Develop Rail Industry Zero Waste Metrics Ricardo’s circular economy experts have worked with The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and the rail industry to complete the first phase of a project to develop a suite of metrics to help the rail industry measure its performance towards
Aon Survey Reveals Major Cyber Incidents Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20230 Aon Survey Reveals Major Cyber Incidents Resulted In A Nine Percent Decrease In Shareholder Value Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today published its 2023 Cyber Resilience Report, revealing that, on average, a major cyber incident resulted in a 9 percent decrease in shareholder value – over
Ricardo’s UK Rail Team Awarded Human Factors Accredited Status Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20230 Ricardo’s UK Rail Team Awarded Human Factors ‘Accredited’ Status Ricardo’s rail Human Factors team in the UK has been awarded ‘Accredited Consultancy’ status by the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). The award is recognition by CIEHF, a UK-based professional body for ergonomists and human factors professionals, that the team
The Importance of Recruiting in your Business Strategic Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20230 Recruiting top talent is a critical component of any business strategic growth plan. It is the process of finding, attracting, and hiring the right people to fill open positions. Not always the easiest task, it can be daunting at times, especially in a candidate driven market. The right people can make
Ricardo Undertakes Safety Assessment of Kent Tourist Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20230 Ricardo has completed a detailed Human Factors safety review of the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (RHDR), a ‘one-third full size’ system that operates steam & diesel locomotives along a section of Kent coastline in southern England. Although its services are used by the public, RHDR is primarily a tourist attraction,
Meet Roediger Vacuum at South East Europe Mobility in Belgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20230 Meet us at South East Europe Mobility in Belgrade May 30-31st. The 4th SEE Mobility, the international fair on the Western Balkans for transport technologies and services, will be held on May 30 and 31 in Belgrade’s Hotel Jugoslavija. The motto of SEE Mobility 2023 is “Connectivity for the future”, which puts
Station4All – Integrating Small Train Stations into Daily Life Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20230 An Austrian research team is developing measures to better integrate small stations into daily life, similar to petrol station shops, and thus create a self-evident interface between the region and public transport. A social imbalance manifests itself especially in structurally weak rural regions. From basic services to career opportunities through appropriate
Thoughts and Trends 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20230 The 2023 Maintenance of Way (MOW) spending report, from Progressive Railroading Magazine April 2023 issue, reflects boosted MOW budgets for 2023 despite inflationary increases such as material costs and limited labor at hand. U.S. employment rose by 236,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 3.5 percent, according to
New Maintenance Facility for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20230 New Maintenance Facility for Rolling Stock Next to the Port of Koper In March SŽ – VIT opened a new maintenance shop in the immediate vicinity of the port of Koper, allowing us to deliver inspections and minor repairs to tractive and trailing stock in transit through the port. Set up
Alstom Awarded Operations and Maintenance Contract for Maryland Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) Camden and Brunswick Lines. This 367 million EUR (400 million USD) contract was awarded to Alstom by the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) for an initial period of
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
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
Network Rail Installs 37 Miles of Electric Wires for Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Network Rail has installed 37 miles of electric wires between Church Fenton and Colton Junction as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. This section of line is one of the busiest stretches of railway in the north, where trains from Leeds join the East Coast Main Line into York. The completed
Vivarail trains withdrawn by London Northwestern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Vivarail trains running between Bedford and Bletchley on London Northwestern Railway were withdrawn last night and the rail service has been replaced by buses, following the news that Vivarail has been placed in administration. Grant Thornton is understood to be taking responsibility for managing the company’s financial affairs. LNR engineering
ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
KfW Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Financing of EUR 70 million for the site in Butzbach, HesseThe new facility serves to reduce costs and increase quality KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing of EUR 70 million for the construction of a maintenance facility for the Hessische Landesbahn (HLB).
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
Avanti under new pressure amid calls for dividend reversal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have shown that Avanti West Coast paid £12 million to its owners FirstGroup and Trenitalia last year. The revelation has prompted calls from Labour for the money to be repaid to taxpayers in the light of Avanti’s poor performance in recent months,
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
A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Shaping the Traffic Turnaround: A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT With the help of partners LAT is converting a DDR S-Bahn into a modern meeting room and Antonics is supplying the antennas for the unique showroom concept. The LAT Group has developed a modern showroom concept close to the RAW site in Berlin.
Reopened Dartmoor line carries quarter of a million Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 A line in Devon between Exeter and Okehampton has carried its first 250,000 passengers just over a year since regular passenger services were restarted, having been withdrawn in 1972. Rail minister Huw Merriman visited Okehampton to unveil a plaque marking the official reopening of the station building, which has gained
Ricardo Partners with Cordel Group PLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Ricardo Partners with Railway AI Technology Specialists, Cordel Group PLC Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market. Cordel provides railway asset condition monitoring and inspection tools that helps operators and infrastructure managers improve
Sydney Metro West’s Final Tunnelling Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A John Holland, CPB Contractors (CPB) and Ghella joint venture (JCG JV) has been awarded the eastern tunnelling contract for the Sydney Metro West infrastructure project. TBM Wendy breaks through at Blues point as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project The tender process for the Sydney Metro West tunnel began
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
Rail reforms ‘only way’ to make pay rises possible—Minister Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Pay disputes ++ The transport secretary Mark Harper has warned that railway industry reforms are essential if pay is to be increased, and that he has no ‘bottomless pit of taxpayers' money to throw at this problem’. Among the reforms being called for are changes to working practices at Network Rail
RMT members accept ScotRail pay settlement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 General grades members of the RMT at ScotRail have voted to accept an improved pay offer. The union had recommended that its members accept the deal when it was put to a vote, which closed yesterday. The new terms only apply to ScotRail employees and are not applicable to Network
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
GB Railfreight Invests £4.7 Million in New Maintenance Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has invested 4.7 million GBP in a new maintenance depot in Peterborough alongside the UK’s East Coast Main Line. The depot is being built by Cairn Cross Engineering and will create around 60 jobs during construction and 20 permanent jobs once the facility becomes operational in summer 2023. A
Real-time Video Surveillance: Safer, Reliable Transport Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Utilising Real-time Video Surveillance to Maintain Safer, More Reliable Transport Networks Despite research demonstrating the low risk of COVID-19 transmission through the use of public transit, especially where safeguards such as the use of face masks and increased frequency of surface cleaning have been put in place[1], the perception of the
ÖBB and Frequentis Collaborate on Drone Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Unique Innovation Partnership: Austrian Federal Railways And FREQUENTIS Collaborate on Hanger-Based Drone Operations Automated drones to provide faster, more efficient, and more frequent rail track maintenance checks in the future. A dense rail network with almost 10,000 kilometres of track and over 1,000 stations and stops is the basis for the comprehensive
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
Ricardo Rail Gains Designated Body Status for Irelands Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland. As part of the European Interoperability Directive, Member States are required to publish
It Could, Let’s Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 It could, let’s be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week’s Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
Element Materials Unveils Air Treatment Testing Facilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Element Materials Unveils One of the First and Largest Air Treatment Testing Facilities Designed to Support Indoor Space Public Health Air Quality 7,500ft3 facility now open to evaluate aerosolized product efficacy; reduce airborne organisms, viral particles. Element Materials Technology (Element), a leading global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company, today unveiled one
Amtrak to Replace Northeast Corridor’s Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Amtrak has announced that it will undertake a major infrastructure project to replace the 116-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in Havre de Grace Maryland. This project is estimated to have a construction cost of at least 1.5 billion USD. The current bridge will be replaced with two new structures, and its overhead
Rail industry braces for another walkout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Drivers’ strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day‘s strike. The Rail Delivery Group’s director
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
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
Justride – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Happy 10th Birthday Justride! – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation Thinking back to 2012, US President Barack Obama was re-elected for his second term, Queen Elizabeth II was celebrating her Diamond Jubilee and in a basement in London our team was celebrating the very first deployment of our Justride
Nomad Digital: Reflecting on InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 This September, the Nomad Digital team had the chance to connect in person by attending the biennial world leading transport technology trade fair InnoTrans after a four-year absence. Below, Gerald von Pok, Regional Sales Director, and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture, reflect on their time at the show, outline
US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a list of priority projects to advance the improvement and development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC is a commuter and intercity passenger rail network spanning from Boston to Washington, D.C. This Project Inventory will promote transparency on federal priorities for its envisioned
TfL Launches Accessibility Trial for New Bridging Device Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) has launched a trial of a new ‘bridging device’ as part of its ongoing work to make its network more accessible. The bridging device has been designed to help passengers where the train-platform interface at step-free stations is insufficient or subpar for independent boarding and alighting due
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
Planning permission granted for restoration of Portishead line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 The project to rebuild the 18.5km railway to Portishead near Bristol has been given the green light by transport secretary Mark Harper, who has signed a Development Consent Order. In a letter published by National Infrastructure Planning, Mr Harper says he is ‘satisfied that the costs of the scheme have been
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.
DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain’s rail network. In partnership with Innovate UK, the DfT has awarded more than 5 million GBP in grants to 24 innovators through the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 competition. This funding will contribute
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
DfT predicts ‘cleaner, greener, self-charging trains’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Government funding could lead the way to the introduction of self-charging battery trains, according to the Department for Transport. This year’s ‘First of a Kind’ competition has resulted in 24 innovators receiving grants of up to £400,000, as their share of more than £5 million. Other technologies being developed include
Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 World Class Technology and Service for Railway Systems: Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Do you want to transform the safety, performance and efficiency of your Railway Signalling Power Supplies system? Are you bidding for work in CP7 and want to differentiate your bids from the competition? If so, our CableGuardian system
Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 In contribution to COP27 discussions, Alstom has published a study entitled, ‘The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,’ in collaboration with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services. This study demonstrates how urban rail transport can decrease carbon emissions and provide environmental, social and economic benefits to African cities. African cities must
AECOM JV to Provide Programme Management Support for California High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 AECOM has announced that the California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected its joint venture (JV) to provide programme management support for the California High-Speed Rail project. The AECOM-led joint venture will help deliver the nation’s first electrified high-speed rail line in a timely and efficient manner, supporting the Authority’s vision of improving
Train services set to be restored soon after Carlisle derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Derailment ++ It is hoped that trains will start running again between Carlisle, Hexham and Skipton early next month, as work to clear the site of the derailment of a cement train near Carlisle continues. Network Rail has revealed that the accident on 19 October damaged 80 metres of track
Ricardo Opens First North America Rail Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Ricardo has opened its first North America office dedicated to the rail market. The office in Folsom, CA, will be led by Kirk Klug, the recently appointed President, North America Ricardo Rail, who will oversee the expansion of Ricardo’s rail activities across the region. Kirk Klug, President of North America Ricardo Rail, said:“The opening
Serco Caledonian Sleeper Service Implements CAF’s LeadMind Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 CAF has announced that its LeadMind platform is improving services on the Serco Caledonian Mk5 Sleeper fleet by providing real-time remote monitoring and condition-based maintenance alerts. The Serco Caledonian Sleeper (SCS) is an overnight sleeper train that operates between London and Scotland. LeadMind implementation on the SCS Mk5 Sleeper fleet has provided
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
London Underground at virtual standstill as RMT staff walk out Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 There are very few trains running on the London Underground today because the RMT is staging a 24-hour strike. Transport for London said it was also not expecting to run any London Overground services on the lines from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford, while both Overground and
Network Rail Installs First Electric Wires Between Manchester and Stalybridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Network Rail has installed the first electric wires between Manchester and Stalybridge as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade. This installation marks an initial step in electrifying local services between Manchester and Stalybridge by 2025 in order to provide passengers with greener and more reliable trains. Electric wires that will power faster,
Work Begins to Fit ETCS to a DB Cargo Class 66 Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 The latest European Train Control System (ETCS) is being fitted to a DB Cargo UK Class 66 freight locomotive as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. The work will take place at Electro-Motive Diesel’s engineering workshop in Doncaster and will take around six months to complete. This marks the beginning
Scotland’s Railway Boosts Power Supply to Support Electrified Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Network Rail has announced that work is underway to deliver the next phase of enhancements to the power supply that will support Scotland’s electrified rail network. As part of a 120 million GBP government investment, a new modular feeder station is being installed near Glasgow Central station and a key track
Arriva Netherlands Launches Night Train Service to Schiphol Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Arriva Netherlands has announced that it will start operating its first night trains from Maastricht to Schiphol on 16 December. This weekly service will operate on a Friday night through to Saturday morning, connecting Maastricht in the south of the Netherlands with several major cities, as well as with Schiphol Airport. A
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
NSW Government Makes Further Investment in ‘More Trains, More Services’ in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 The Government of New South Wales, Australia (NSW Government) has committed a further 180 million AUD (102 million GBP) to modernise the rail network at Central Station’s Grand Concourse in Haymarket, Sydney to accomodate more trains. This project will provide passengers with more frequent and reliable services as part of the
US: AECOM JV Selected for New Jersey’s GCL Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 AECOM’s South Jersey Transit Partners (SJTP) joint venture with STV Incorporated has been selected to provide engineering and project management services for the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) Light Rail project in New Jersey. The 18-mile corridor will restore passenger service on an existing rail line to improve connectivity in the region, providing
Timetables recover slowly after strikes were cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 Many train operators are running more trains today, after their timetables were slashed in expectation of strikes on Saturday, today and Wednesday. But others are warning that service reductions will continue for now. The RMT cancelled the walkouts on Friday afternoon because talks with Network Rail and the operators are now
Sudden u-turn on strikes as optimism grows Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20220 The RMT has performed a sudden u-turn by cancelling three imminent national strikes. The unexpected change of heart, just before a weekend, has come too late to save train services during the next few days which had been cut back sharply by operators expecting mass walkouts, with the first set for
Infrastructure Upgrade to Enable Amtrak Services between Scranton and New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 The state of Pennsylvania is investing 3.7 million USD to enable Amtrak passenger rail services to run between Scranton and New York City via the Pocono Mountains and New Jersey. The funding from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is also expected to be matched with 3.7
Passenger figures continue to recover since Covid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 The number of people travelling on National Rail and the London Underground is continuing to rise, with the demand over some weekends greater than it was before the Covid lockdowns. The quietest day of the week is Monday, with more commuters travelling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. There are also fewer
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
Today’s rail strikes postponed for Poppy Day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 Planned 24-hour strikes by 40,000 RMT members at Network Rail and National Rail operators in England which had been called for today have been postponed until 9 November because today is Poppy Day in London. It’s the second time time this year that the RMT has changed industrial action to
Part of Hope Valley line to close again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20220 The long-running programme of upgrades on the Hope Valley line between Manchester and Sheffield is continuing. Two possessions on the eastern end of the route have been arranged for two Sundays this month so that a new loop can be laid and a railway underbridge extended, widening the formation for future
New Connecticut River Bridge to Improve Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Amtrak has announced that in early 2023, it will enter the procurement phase to select a contractor for the construction of a new Connecticut River Bridge, which will improve services on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The new Connecticut River Bridge will be delivered via the design-bid-build delivery method. Amtrak plans to
Arriva Group Signs Rail Contract in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Arriva Group has signed a new contract in Poland. Arriva signs passenger rail contract in Poland (l: Piotr Halupczok, Country Managing Director Arriva Poland; r: Piotr Całbecki, Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship) © Arriva Group The contract has a runtime of eight years, from 2023 to 2030 and will see Arriva operate passenger
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
HS2 Workforce Closes In on 30,000 Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 HS2’s workforce has almost hit the 30,000 mark. This is down to the recruitment of 2,300 new employees over the last three months in response to the rapid pace of construction. HS2 also has a further 300 vacancies currently open to applicants. Almost 30,000 people are now onboard supporting HS2’s construction © HS2 Of the
FRA and ENSCO Launch Modernization Era at the TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 U.S. DOT and FRA celebrate 50 years of transportation technology research as Center expands its transportation focus. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. celebrated 50 years of transportation research and development at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO, during an event with federal and state government officials
Suppliers urge new government to maintain rail investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 Suppliers ++ The new chancellor Jeremy Hunt is being urged not to cut rail investment by the Railway Industry Association, which represents suppliers. It wrote to him as pressure grew for cuts in public spending. RIA chief executive Darren Caplan said: ‘We of course understand that there are incredibly difficult
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
Fully Electric Rail Operator Lumo Marks First Anniversary with Two Key Achievements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 In just one year of business, FirstGroup’s 100% electric rail operator Lumo has attracted one million passengers and seen rail overtake air travel as the preferred mode of transport between Edinburgh and London. This was announced as the budget rail operator celebrated the anniversary of its first service this week. Lumo celebrates
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
Technical Support for New Monorail Line in Panama City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Ricardo experts to ensure globally-recognised RAMS techniques are applied during design and build of Metro Line 3, a new monorail system for Panama’s metro network. Ricardo has been chosen to provide RAMS support for the construction of Phase One of Panama Metro’s Line 3. The role was awarded by the HPH Consortium,
California High-Speed Rail Board Awards Design Contract for Central Valley Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors last week approved awarding the contract for the design and support services for the Merced, Fresno, Kings/Tulare and Bakersfield stations that form part of the route’s initial 171-mile segment. Conceptual rendering of Fresno station, one of the 4 Central Valley stations © CHSRA A station
Last of Elizabeth Line Central Section Stations Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Bond Street Elizabeth line station opened today, 24 October, with the first Elizabeth line service arriving at the station at 5.47am and continuing at five minutes intervals thereafter. Bond Street Elizabeth line platform © Crossrail This will increase to every three to four minutes from 6 November, when services will begin to run
Sydney Metro West Welcomes First Tunnel Boring Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 Sydney Metro West’s first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived at The Bays Station site, from where they will carve out 11-kilometre twin tunnels to Sydney Olympic Park. These TBMs include refurbished parts from those used on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. The cutterheads, front shields and gripper shields
Cancelled train makes Mayors late for rail protest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham was late for a news conference to protest about poor railway services – because his train was cancelled. Merseyside Mayor Steve Rotheram was also late for the same reason. Speaking to reporters at the conference on Saturday, Any Burnham called for the government
South Yorkshire Supertram to Be Publicly Owned and Operated from 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20220 South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) will take over control of the region’s Supertram services, infrastructure and finances from Stagecoach when the operator’s contract ends in March 2024. South Yorkshire’s Supertram system was launched in 1994 to cover Sheffield. A tram train project completed in 2018 then extended its service to
SNCF Réseau & Frauscher Sign for Next Generation Axle Counter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20220 SNCF Réseau and Frauscher Officially Signed a Contract for Next Generation Axle Counting System Frauscher’s success continues this year with a contract which was secured last August from SNCF Réseau, the infrastructure manager of the national railway network in France. Under the contract, Frauscher will be responsible for supporting a new-generation axle counter across