Mechan Set for Record Year as Sales Reach New High Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is enjoying a bumper year with turnover and order intake projected to finish at an all-time high in December. Unprecedented interest in the Sheffield-based manufacturer’s flagship lifting jacks is being credited with the boost in sales. More than 100 have already been built this year. The firm
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
Zonegreen Aces Wimbledon Rail Depot Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Sheffield-based rail specialists, Zonegreen, have equipped one of the busiest maintenance depots in the country with state-of-the-art safety technology. South Western Railway’s Wimbledon Traincare Depot in London is now using Zonegreen’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) to protect staff from train movements. The firm worked with Octavius Infrastructure to deliver the
Mechan Jack Production Reaches Record Levels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is enjoying a bumper year for its flagship lifting jacks, producing an unprecedented 122 in just 12 months. From August 2021 to August this year, the Sheffield-based manufacturer created jacks for facilities up and down the country, building 104 since January alone. A total of 20 jacks
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
Unite strikes disrupt East Midlands Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 The first of two days of strikes by Unite members will disrupt services on East Midlands Railway today. EMR, which is owned by Abellio, has warned that it will be providing ‘a significantly reduced level of service’ today and tomorrow as a result of the walkouts. No EMR trains will run east
Zonegreen Points Bournemouth Depot to Safer Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 A South Western Railway maintenance depot in Bournemouth, which is key to the smooth running of London area train services has improved its safety controls, thanks to Zonegreen. The Sheffield-based rail safety specialist has undertaken a complete overhaul of its Points Converter system at the facility, ensuring it benefits from the
Government names railway schemes for funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 The government has unveiled a Growth Plan which includes lower taxes, new ‘investment zones’ and investment in infrastructure. This features 86 schemes to improve roads, and 10 for railways. The rail schemes included in the Plan have previously been proposed, and in some cases work on them has already begun. They are
Mechan Delivers Fleet of Jacks to Capital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Mechan Delivers Fleet of Jacks to Capital Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is giving a busy London maintenance depot the lifting power to tackle a new heavy overhaul programme. The Sheffield-based manufacturers have supplied 20 of their flagship lifting jacks to GTR’s Selhurst Depot in Croydon, enabling five-car trains to be overhauled. Mechan’s
Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Rail safety specialist, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, will be demonstrating how its technology can reduce the risks faced by depot staff at this year’s InnoTrans exhibition in Germany. The firm will be showcasing its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the world’s largest rail trade fair
Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle Rail safety specialists, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, are enhancing the protection offered to maintenance workers across Ireland, as part of an extensive programme of depot upgrades. So far, the firm has completed safety improvements at four Irish Rail facilities and is designing bespoke protection systems for
Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has achieved official industry approval of its supply chain credentials from two independent regulating bodies. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has been awarded the Constructionline Gold standard and endorsement from Safe Contractor, further enhancing its extensive list of accreditations. Mechan first secured Constructionline recognition in 2016,
Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Rail depot equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan will be key to improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance teams working on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The specialist manufacturer is designing lifting and handling products for the South Gosforth Traction Maintenance Depot in
Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Heavy lifting and handling specialist, Mechan, has transformed the centre of a busy London rail depot into a multi-purpose maintenance space. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has designed a bespoke wheel drop for the East Ham Train Depot, operated by South Essex and London rail operator, c2c Trenitalia,
Mechan Highly Commended for Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Mechan Highly Commended for Innovation Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is in the running for a national accolade celebrating the achievements of those pushing the industry forward. The firm has been shortlisted in the ‘small scale project’ category at this year’s Railway Innovation Awards for a bespoke bogie drop it created
Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways © 3Squared Last year the Secretary of State for Transport shared the announcement that an exciting new competition will be held to find a location for the new Great British Rail
Not Calling At… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 Until recently, a major English city had no direct rail services to or from the capital. To get to Middlesbrough from London – as I foolishly did, one freezing day in November 2017 – you had to go to Darlington, also in the Tees Valley but a good 13 miles
Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Rail safety specialists at Sheffield-based Zonegreen have installed the latest version of their flagship depot protection system at one of the first facilities to ever invest in the technology. Staff at Brighton’s Lovers Walk Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot are now using RFID tags,
UK: Hope Valley Line Upgrade to Begin this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Network Rail will begin its 145 million GBP (170.93m EUR | 182.36m USD) upgrade of the Hope Valley railway line at the end of May. Multi-million-pound upgrade begins on Hope Valley railway line © Network Rail This project will remove several bottlenecks between Manchester and Sheffield, which will allow passenger trains to overtake
Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, will be sharing its knowledge and experience with the sector at this year’s Railtex exhibition. The firm’s technical director, Christian Fletcher, one of the world’s leading experts in depot protection, will be holding workshops during the event discussing the risks to
Railway metal thefts in Yorkshire have cost �280k Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Network Rail has revealed that thefts of signalling cables, other electric wires and metal equipment from the railway in South Yorkshire, including areas such as Rotherham, Sheffield and Aldwarke, have cost taxpayers over £280,000 since April 2021. Trains have been delayed by a total of 89 hours over the last year,
UK: Light Rail Safety and Standards Board Supporting Improvements in Safety says ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) believes the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) is supporting continued improvements to safety management within the light rail and tramway sector. This is according to the rail regulator’s review of the LRSSB, which was published this week. Tram in Sheffield. © ORR Ian Prosser, HM
3Squared Welcomes Andrew Stephenson MP to Sheffield HQ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20220 On Thursday 24th February, 3Squared were honoured to be visited by Andrew Stephenson MP at their office in the heart of Sheffield, to find out more about how the business is giving back to the local community by generating new opportunities and creating industry changing innovations and new technologies. The 3Squared team welcomes Andrew
Zonegreen Improves Point Safety at Portsmouth Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Zonegreen Improves Point Safety at Portsmouth Depot Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, has completed a fourth installation of its innovative Points Converter system for South Western Railway. The Fratton depot in Portsmouth, Hampshire, is the latest maintenance facility to benefit from the technology, which protects staff from the hazards associated with manual
Mechan Jacks Raise Servicing Capacity at Hamilton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Mechan Jacks Raise Servicing Capacity at Hamilton Rail maintenance specialist, Mechan, has delivered a bespoke set of lifting jacks to one of Scotland’s busiest depots, to help it keep pace with the high volume of trains being serviced. The Sheffield manufacturer has created a set of four 15-tonne jacks for the Hamilton
Mechan Lands Prestigious Heathrow Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 Mechan Lands Prestigious Heathrow Contract Sheffield’s rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is flying high after securing a contract to supply its flagship lifting jacks to London’s Heathrow Airport. Mechan’s mobile jacks installed at Heathrow’s South Heavy Maintenance Bay. © Mechan The manufacturer has been commissioned to design and build 10 bespoke mobile jacks, to
Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Hitachi Rail’s depot in Doncaster is improving its already excellent safety measures and standards, courtesy of Sheffield-based experts, Zonegreen, to ensure staff enjoy enhanced protection, no matter where they are working. Zonegreen’s siding warning system alerts personnel to imminent train movements, allowing them to reach
New EMR Aurora Contract Supports STAUFF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 STAUFF, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of hydraulic system components, is providing key products for EMR’s new Aurora Fleet, such as specialist clamping solutions, tube manipulation, flexible hose assemblies and fittings. STAUFF has been part of Hitachi Rail’s global supply chain since 2012 and this close relationship supports
Leaves on the Line Could Become a Problem of the Past Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20220 Experts from Loughborough University, the University of Sheffield and engineering firm Perpetuum are developing an on-board system that can identify low adhesion hazards such as leaves on the line. Currently these types of hazards are hard to be monitored or controlled, and cost the UK rail industry an average of 350
Midland Main Line electrification begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20210 Midland Main Line electrification begins Work will start on extending electrification on the Midland Main Line this week, taking the wires northward from Kettering to Market Harborough. This additional section had already been authorised to connect with a main feeder point, but the start of work on 24 December will now
Main Works to Begin on Electrifying Midland Main Line between Kettering and Market Harborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20210 On 24 December, the main works to electrify the Midland Main Line between Kettering and Market Harborough – roughly 9 miles of double track – will begin. The current plan is to subsequently continue the electrification of the MML up to Nottingham and Sheffield. The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps visited the Leicester
Mechan Reduces Rail Depot’s Impact on Environment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20210 Mechan Reduces Rail Depot’s Impact on Environment Sheffield-based Mechan is helping to reduce carbon emissions at a Scottish rail depot after introducing an electric shunter. The rail depot equipment specialists are supplying a Rotrac E2 shunter to Direct Rail Services’ (DRS) Motherwell facility, following a 14-month trial to prove it can replace
Mechan’s Latest Custom Project Heads to Capital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20210 Mechan’s Latest Custom Project Heads to Capital Sheffield-based Mechan is extending its longstanding relationship with London Underground, by supplying a bespoke bogie press to its Stratford Market depot. The rail maintenance specialists’ equipment will enable London Underground to set up the 96 stock tube bogies used on Jubilee line trains. A bogie press
Zonegreen Adds Freight to Rail Safety Credentials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20210 Zonegreen Adds Freight to Rail Safety Credentials Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, has completed its first installation for the rail freight sector, equipping a new multi-million-pound logistics park in Northamptonshire. The Sheffield-based firm has added five powered derailers to protect a state-of-the-art rail traverser, which is critical to operations at Daventry International Rail
3Squared: The Integrated Rail Plan: What Does it Signal? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20210 On Thursday 18th November, the long-awaited Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) was released. Significant changes have been made, as unveiled by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, with the aim of providing a “rethink” and the ambition to “deliver rail improvements sooner.” Key highlights from the plan include: A full high-speed east-west line linking Manchester to Leeds will not be
The Integrated Rail Plan: A Disaster for Rail, Passengers and the Environment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 Today, 18 November 2021, the British government has published its much delayed Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands. In it, the government has confirmed the cancellation of the eastern leg of HS2 (Phase 2b East), which would connect Birmingham with Leeds and free up capacity on the Midland Main
3Squared to Host Exclusive ‘Creating a Culture for Innovation’ Event Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20210 3Squared to Host Exclusive ‘Creating a Culture for Innovation’ Event with the Rail Innovation Group (RIG) And Porterbrook at Sheffield HQ Rail technology and software development consultancy 3Squared are excited to announce details of their exclusive in-person event with industry community group Rail Innovation Group (RIG) and rolling stock experts Porterbrook, at their office in the
Light Rail Systems Can Help Urban Areas Recover Post-Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20210 A new report from the Urban Transport Group (UTG) says that protecting light rail services and maintaining the urban connectivity they provide is key to ensuring towns and cities recover from the impact of Covid-19. The report, entitled Leading light: What light rail can do for city regions, looks at how
Zonegreen Leads Safety Drive in Scottish Depots Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 Zonegreen Leads Safety Drive in Scottish Depots Rail safety specialist, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, has completed the first in a series of planned depot enhancements for Scottish railway operator, ScotRail. The firm has installed its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at Aberdeen’s Clayhills facility to ensure staff are protected from unauthorised vehicle movements. Working
Adaptable Mechan Jacks Aid Rail Services in South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20210 Adaptable Mechan Jacks Aid Rail Services in South Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has provided South Western Railway with a flexible way to service rolling stock at two of its key maintenance facilities. The Sheffield-based manufacturer delivered a set of 16 lifting jacks to the Bournemouth and Salisbury Traincare Depots, where they
Shapps talks of HS2 eastern leg ‘rethink’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20210 Shapps talks of HS2 eastern leg 'rethink' Reports this morning claim that transport secretary Grant Shapps could be on the verge of delaying or cancelling the 'eastern leg' of HS2, which would serve the East Midlands and Yorkshire and terminate at Leeds. There has been a debate about this part of
Mechan Engineers Conquer Three Peaks for Charity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20210 Mechan Engineers Conquer Three Peaks for Charity A trio of intrepid engineers from rail depot equipment specialists, Mechan, have climbed the UK’s three highest mountains to raise money to help street children at home and overseas. The Sheffield-based manufacturers participated in the Three Peaks Challenge by Rail, raising £3,500 for national charity,
Claire Booth Joins Rail Technology Consultancy 3Squared Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 Claire Booth Joins Rail Technology Consultancy 3Squared to Lead on Client Support Expansion Leading Software Application Support Management expert Claire Booth has joined rail technology consultancy 3Squared in the role of Head of Client Support, as part of the award-winning company’s wider strategy to build on the success of its client
Leaders from Yorkshire and the North East Call on UK Government to Commit to Completing HS2 in Full Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20210 Cross party MPs, council leaders and business groups from across Yorkshire and the North East of England have contributed to a report demonstrating how delivering the Eastern Leg of HS2, which runs from the West Midlands to Leeds, is crucial to realising the full benefits of the project and of
Zonegreen Showcases Safety Upgrades at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20210 Zonegreen Showcases Safety Upgrades at Railtex Rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, will be exhibiting their market leading depot protection system at Railtex/Infrarail next month, to highlight its most recent developments. The Sheffield-based firm will be at Birmingham’s NEC from September 7-9 to demonstrate its Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) in person for the
Mechan Showcases Bespoke Skills at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 Mechan Showcases Bespoke Skills at Railtex Rail depot equipment specialists, Mechan, will be highlighting their work on key UK infrastructure projects at the industry’s first major exhibition since the pandemic. Information will be available on the Sheffield-based manufacturer’s entire portfolio of custom-made lifting equipment at Railtex/Infrarail, which is being held in Birmingham
Zonegreen Transports Historic Depot to Cutting Edge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 Zonegreen Transports Historic Depot to Cutting Edge Sheffield-based Zonegreen has installed its very latest rail safety technology at a depot famed for servicing steam locomotives. London’s Battersea Stewarts Lane facility has become the first in the UK to benefit from a contactless version of Zonegreen’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS). The Govia
Train timetables reduced, Tube lines closed as ‘pinged’ staff self-isolate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20210 Photo: RMT Rail operators and Transport for London (TfL) are cutting services because of the rising number of staff self-isolating. Reduced timetables have been introduced on railways across England in an attempt to improve reliability after a spate of last-minute cancellations. Around 600,000 people in England and Wales were instructed to self-isolate
Mechan Lifts Underground Upgrades to New Heights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20210 Mechan Lifts Underground Upgrades to New Heights Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is delivering one of its largest ever orders of lifting jacks to London Underground’s Acton depot. A total of 44 jacks have been manufactured at the firm’s Sheffield headquarters for the west London facility, taking the total number of its
Mechan Bogies Streamline Metro Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20210 Mechan Bogies Streamline Metro Maintenance Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has been called upon by Midland Metro, the operator of West Midlands Metro, to keep its tram maintenance programme on track. The manufacturer has produced three bespoke accommodation bogies for the Wednesbury depot, to enable carriages to be stored outside whilst
Mechan Adds Jewel in Crown Point Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 Engineers from Sheffield-based Mechan have installed a bespoke bogie drop as part of the largescale development of Norwich’s Crown Point rail depot. The depot equipment specialists have designed and built the custom-made unit, which enables bogies to be changed without decoupling trains, saving valuable servicing time. The Mechan bogie drop installed at
Network Rail Reports Rail Freight Growth in Eastern Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20210 Network Rail says that more freight is now being transported across one of its busiest business regions than before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent figures for the Eastern Region, which includes the East Midlands, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the North East, as well as the East Coast Main Line from
Mechan: Traversing the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20210 Mechan: Traversing the UK Is it a misnomer to call traversers a space-saving device? There’s no denying their sheer size and scale makes them hard to miss in rail depots, ports and freight yards, but they play a vital role in reducing the length of terminals and maintenance roads. Sheffield-based Mechan is one
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans submitted on eve of Budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20210 WHAT are being described as ‘final’ recommendations for Northern Powerhouse Rail have been made by leaders in the region, who are urging the government to give its support. Transport for the North has sent its official plan to Westminster, saying that ‘now is not the time to scale back on ambition’. Two
Zonegreen Develops Derailer Powered by Sun Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20210 Sheffield-based rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, have launched an innovative solar powered derailer, to bring clients environmental and economic benefits. The firm has developed a means of integrating renewable energy into a powered derailer, improving the safety of depot staff, whilst eliminating costly electrical installations to remote locations. Zonegreen’s new solar powered derailer. ©
Concern grows over Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20210 A DELAY in publishing the Department for Transport’s Integrated Rail Plan is causing more concern at Transport for the North, whose board is set to be told that improvements to the region’s rail services are also being affected by the uncertainty. TfN had already reacted with dismay in January when cuts
Mechan Jacks Enhance Updated Glasgow Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has created a bespoke set of lifting jacks to furnish an upgraded Glasgow maintenance facility. The manufacturer has supplied five of its flagship products to Polmadie Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot to help operator, Alstom, reduce servicing times on new vehicles. Mechan’s jacks in operation
Birmingham-Crewe section of HS2 set for Royal Assent Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 THE Hybrid Bill authorising the next section of HS2, part of Phase 2a, is expected to receive Royal Assent today. The new Act will allow HS2 to be extended from the West Midlands to Crewe. A second Act is due to follow which will take the high speed line on to
Mechan Given Safety Accolade by Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20210 Sheffield-based Mechan has received recognition from one of the world’s largest rail industry companies for its positive impact on the safety of depot workers. The heavy lifting and handling specialist won the Contribution to Safety and Quality (Supplier) award at Siemens Mobility’s recent UK Supplier Conference. Mechan was presented with the award
Mechan Rises to ‘Tiny’ Jack Challenge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20210 Design engineers at rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, have gone back to the drawing board to help a short on space freight operator keep tanker wagons in service. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has created a bespoke version of its flagship lifting jack for Davis Wagon Services in Kent, to fit in its
Mechan Welcomes Engineering Duo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20210 Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is strengthening its technical expertise with the appointment of two experienced engineers. Tudor Litoiu and Andrew Kennedy join the Sheffield-based manufacturer, to develop design solutions that will enhance the bespoke heavy lifting systems it supplies. (Left to right) Mechan’s new engineers, Tudor Litoiu and Andrew Kennedy. © Mechan Senior
Manchester rail service consultation launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20210 THE Department for Transport has launched a public consultation about three possible future patterns of train services in Greater Manchester, in a bid to improve reliability on its congested network. The first option makes few changes, but the second sacrifices the through service between Sheffield and Manchester Airport in return for
Monday essay: a high speed problem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20210 HS2 may now be under construction, but the debate about it continues in no uncertain terms. The problem with HS2 is that it is quite simple to make a case for or against the idea. AFTER more than ten years of discussion, work is finally underway on Phase 1 of HS2. Tunnelling
Network Rail and Partners Launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20210 Network Rail, the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and Stagecoach Supertram have launched the Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub, which draws on all the information gathered from the joint experience of designing, building and operating the first tram train system in Britain. Tram trains are special in that the same
Continental Links Secure Paris Tram Depot Order for Mechan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20200 Sheffield-based manufacturer, Mechan, is joining forces with its French parent company, CIM, to equip a new state-of-the-art tram depot on the outskirts of Paris. The rail maintenance specialist has produced a set of 18 lightweight lifting jacks and a bogie turntable for the facility. Mechan’s equipment will be used to service a
Zonegreen Depot Safety on Right Wavelength Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20200 Rail safety specialists, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, have launched the new MK III control panel for their flagship depot protection system that uses the latest contactless technology. The new road end control panel offers a fast, efficient way to operate the firm’s Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS), via an RFID interface. Zonegreen’s new RFID
Anger in Midlands as report downgrades HS2 eastern leg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 THE National Infrastructure Commission has published a new assessment which reduces the importance of the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds via the East Midlands in favour of regional schemes. The recommendations have angered and dismayed politicians and business leaders, with Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood describing the proposals as ‘an
Zonegreen Protects Metro Staff at New Skills Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20200 Employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots are now fully trained in personnel protection, thanks to Sheffield-based Zonegreen. The rail safety specialists have installed their flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS*) at a new skills centre being used to ready staff for life in a Metro maintenance facility. Working with main contractor,
Zonegreen Protects Staff at Tyne and Wear Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20200 Zonegreen Protects Staff at Tyne and Wear Metro’s New £8.4m Learning Centre Employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots are now fully trained in personal protection, thanks to Sheffield-based Zonegreen. The rail safety specialists have installed their flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS*) at a new Learning Centre being used to ready
Defective track caused Sheffield freight derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20200 THE Rail Accident Investigation Branch has reported that the derailment of a train of cement wagons at Sheffield which disrupted services for almost a week was caused by defective track fastenings which allowed the gauge to spread. The accident happened at about 02.45 on 11 November, when 16 of the 34
Full service restored at Sheffield after derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20200 TRAIN services through Sheffield have returned to normal after six days of disruption caused by a derailed cement train. Network Rail had to remove 11 derailed tanker wagons and carry out ‘significant’ repairs to the track and signalling. The cause of the derailment at 02.45 on 11 November is not yet known,
British Steel Enhances Rail Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20200 The University of Sheffield is the only university in the UK to have this range of equipment in one place and it’s been developed thanks to funding from Research England’s Research Partnership Investment Fund, which offers a match-funding approach for co-investment with industry partners. British Steel is contributing £1.6 million
Sheffield derailment disruption set to continue Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20200 WORK is continuing at the site of a freight train derailment at Sheffield early yesterday morning which left a number of cement tankers off the rails and blocked five of the station's eight platforms. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has sent inspectors to the scene and their inquiries are continuing, but
Serious disruption at Sheffield after freight derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20200 A FREIGHT train has become derailed at Sheffield station. Points and signalling have been ‘significantly’ damaged by the overnight incident, said Network Rail, which is warning that five of the station’s eight platforms are blocked. Many trains are being cancelled or delayed, although there are no reports of any injuries. Network Rail workers
Sheffield-Based 3Squared Wins Industry Award for Growth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 3Squared named as joint winners of the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) SME Growth Award alongside fellow nominee Motion Rail. The award, sponsored by Classone Systems Limited, was one of eight awards presented during the Rail Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) Awards which was held virtually for the first time on Wednesday evening
Mechan Keeps Calm and Carries On during COVID Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20200 A can-do attitude at Sheffield-based Mechan has helped keep the rail industry on track during the coronavirus pandemic. The rail depot equipment specialists continued at full capacity throughout lockdown, providing vital support to the maintenance facilities, ensuring trains remained available for key workers. In the six months from April to September this
Changing Rail Industry, Digital in the North Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20200 Like most industries, the rail industry is experiencing a tidal wave of digital transformation like never before. From IoT sensors and smart monitoring to paperless records and ticketless gate lines, all kinds of digital breakthroughs are allowing for better network performance, improved safety and enhanced efficiencies. Although not the only initiative
East Midlands Railway’s new Intercity fleet named Aurora Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20200 East Midlands Railway’s new Intercity fleet has been named Aurora – chosen from more than 2,000 competition entries. The Aurora fleet includes Japanese bullet-train technology and will provide fast, comfortable and state-of-the-art journeys between London, Sheffield and Nottingham from 2023. Aurora matched EMR ethos Aurora appealed to the judges because of the
More cash for trams and light rail in England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20200 ENGLISH tram and light rail systems outside London are getting more financial help, as passenger revenues continue to sag as a result of coronavirus restrictions. The latest award from the Department for Transport is worth up to £67.8 million, bringing the total funding for trams and light rail to more than
Zonegreen Achieves Australian Hat Trick Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20200 A Sydney rail depot has become the first in New South Wales and third across Australia to call on Sheffield safety specialists, Zonegreen, to improve working conditions for staff. The firm has installed its flagship New Generation Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the Auburn depot, to replace outdated manual safety
Centenarian cameraman: Ron Buckley – Britain’s Oldest Railway Photographer: Part Two Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20200 Chris Milner concludes his interview with 100-year-old photographer Ron Buckley, who returned from wartime military service to a railway preparing for Nationalisation. AFTER leaving England in 1940 and serving with the Worcestershire Regiment, Ron returned home after demobilisation in 1945 after four-and-a-half years away – and to a very different railway. The
British Steel Part of £75m Zero Carbon Humber Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20200 As well as British Steel, the ZCH Partnership includes Associated British Ports, Centrica Storage Ltd, Drax Group, Equinor, Mitsubishi Power, National Grid Ventures, px Group, SSE Thermal, Saltend Cogeneration Company Limited, Uniper and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The ZCH Partnership has applied for funding from Phase
HS2 eastern spur to Leeds ‘in doubt’ as Manchester takes the lead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20200 DOUBTS are growing about the future of the eastern branch of HS2 to the East Midlands and Yorkshire, after HS2 and Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Stephenson said the government was ‘considering the best approach to get the most benefit for Leeds, the North East, and the East Midlands’, while also
Investing in Young Talent through Work Placements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20200 At a time where the rail industry is rapidly changing, supporting the growth of STEM skills has never been more crucial. As the industry evolves, so too will the talent pool and the diversity of skills needed to ensure the successful future of rail. Since 3Squared’s inception, we’ve always been incredibly
DfT reveals rejected rail restoration bids Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20200 THE Department for Transport has named the schemes which have failed to qualify in the first round of its railway funding competition. It had already revealed the successful bids which have qualified for a share in a £500 million pot which will help to pay for further development. These comprise passenger services
Bogie Lifters: Client Commission Results in New Product for Mechan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20200 Sheffield manufacturer, Mechan, is extending its portfolio of rail depot handling equipment, after developing a new product for longstanding client, Siemens Mobility Limited. The firm is now offering bogie lifters to the rail market, after designing and producing a set of 22 for a specialist overhaul facility in Lincoln. Bogie lifters work
A Lancashire half-century Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20200 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
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 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 seeing on the rails over the next few years and how it will affect existing trains. If you keep an eye on the
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 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 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 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
Livery Design: Giving the railway the ‘WOW’ factor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 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
New scheme for Midlands to improve rail links to Birmingham Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20200 MIDLANDS CONNECT is asking the government for £20 million, so that it can move ahead with plans to improve railway links to the stations at Coventry and Birmingham International. The whole scheme has been estimated to cost between £125 million and £180 million, and would provide direct trains to the two
From the archive: Experimental Vehicles – Ro-Railers: Ahead of their time or overtaken by events? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20200 A new type of vehicle for use on both road and rail was trialled in the early 1930s, but never caught on. Alan Dale considers whether early road-rail vehicles were too advanced for their time. The Ro-railer, or road-rail vehicle, is an innovation that has flickered in and out of fashion
Boost for Sheffield tram services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20200 SHEFFIELD tram services are being boosted in frequency from this coming weekend, making Stagecoach Supertram the latest public transport system to start returning its timetables to pre-Covid levels. Trams on the yellow and blue routes will run every 15 minutes on weekdays from 15 June, and there will be two
Monday essay: is nostalgia out of date? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20200 The railway industry faces a struggle to emerge from the restrictions of the pandemic. Sim Harris asks if it will have the time to simultaneously celebrate its own history as well, at least in the immediate future. THE history of the railway is rich with details, which go back for two
Zonegreen Points Isle of Wight Depot in Safe Direction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20200 Rail safety specialist, Sheffield’s Zonegreen, is using its latest technology to protect depot staff on the Isle of Wight from the risks associated with manual hand points. Zonegreen has installed three Points Converters at Ryde St. John’s Road depot, which serves the Island Line, an eight and a half mile stretch
Monday essay: Off the rails? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20200 In spite of the present problems, the Department for Transport is moving ahead with plans to reopen some railways – or at least, to fund more detailed proposals. Sim Harris has been looking at some newly-published DfT ‘Guidance’, and finds that it lacks some details. THE Department for Transport rather oddly
New Zealand Orders Raise Mechan’s Global Presence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20200 Two rail depots in New Zealand are to benefit from equipment supplied by Sheffield-based Mechan, as the firm’s reputation for reliability and durability spreads across the world. The specialist manufacturer is supplying eight 30-tonne lifting jacks to KiwiRail, eight years after it installed four identical units at the operator’s Hamilton depot. Mechan’s
North’s rail upgrade ‘must not wait for HS2’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20200 A REPORT from the high speed rail pressure group Greengauge 21 is urging the government to improve railways in the north of England soon, and not to wait until HS2 arrives in the 2040s. The group says important work should be carried out over the next five to ten years, to
Government announces funding deal for trams and light rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20200 THE government has confirmed that it will provide funding to support the tram and light rail systems in Sheffield, Manchester, the West Midlands, Nottingham and Tyne & Wear, and says it is ‘working with local authorities to identify what support is needed to allow essential services to continue’. The news comes