Rail is Old-Fashioned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: In shop talk we often say that the basic components of railways are still the same as they were in its pioneering days
Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement. This was signed by Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia and Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ during a visit to France by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart
Hitachi Rail Receives Two New Contracts for Bi-Standard Cab Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to equip its digital bi-standard cab signalling technology on SNCF and Eurostar trains. On board digital signalling technology from Hitachi The bi-standard technology combines transmission voice-machine (TVM) and European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) technologies. This will enable the Eurostar E300 and SNCF high speed trains to
Scotland: Testing Underway on New Glasgow Subway Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20220 Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has visited the new trains currently undergoing testing for the Glasgow Subway in Scotland. This visit took place at the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) Subway depot in Govan. This was the first opportunity for the minister to see the trains up close as they undergo testing Transport Minister
Alstom Awarded New Panama Metro Line 2 Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract with Panama Metro (MPSA) to provide preventive and corrective maintenance for Line 2’s rolling stock, signalling and power supply system. Alstom will provide maintenance for Line 2 of the Panama Metro © Alstom The 21-kilometre-long line has been in operation since April 2019, during which time Alstom
Hitachi Rail Consortium to Provide ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has chosen a consortium led by Hitachi Rail to design and deliver ERTMS digital signalling on 1,885 kilometres of rail network across central and northern Italy. Hitachi Rail Consortium to Deliver ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Central and Northern Italy The project will cover the lines for the regions
First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 This weekend, the first of 93 new MTR trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line. The new fleet will gradually be put into service as the vehicles arrive in Hong Kong, replacing the first generation of MTR’s urban line trains, which have been operating across the city
Alstom to Design, Build and Maintain Cairo Metro Line 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Egypt’s National Authority of Tunnels (NAT) to design, build and maintain the Cairo Metro Line 6. The signing took place between the two parties at COP27 this month. Alstom new contract signing with NAT for Cairo Metro Line 6 © Alstom The 35-kilometre-long Line 6 is part
Alstom to Supply 312 Metro Cars for Delhi Metro Phase IV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to supply and commission 312 standard gauge metro cars for the Delhi Metro Phase IV expansion. This order is valued at 312 million EUR and includes the design and manufacture of 234 standard gauge metro cars for Delhi
Hitachi Rail to Deliver Digital Commuter Railway in the Philippines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Philippine Government’s Department of Transportation has awarded a major contract to Hitachi Rail to deliver an Electrical & Mechanical Systems and Track Works package for the new commuter railway from Solis to Malolos. This contract is valued at 114 billion JPY (814 million USD) and will be funded by the
Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the extension of the Metro do Porto yellow line in Porto, Portugal. Alstom will develop and equip the new line with signalling and interlocking technology, which will enable real-time monitoring of the light rail vehicles. The engineering,
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
Siemens to Install CBTC Signalling on Hamburg’s U2 and U4 Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Siemens Mobility has been contracted to supply and install its digital Trainguard MT CBTC solution on lines U2 and U4 of the Hamburg subway, operated by Hamburger Hochbahn. The CBTC technology will allow trains to run at shorter intervals of only 100 seconds. This will enable more trains to operate in
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
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
Alstom and SMRT Sign MoU to Improve Rail Operations in Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 Alstom is collaborating with Singapore’s rail operator, SMRT Trains to examine the use of advanced technologies that could improve railway operations and maintenance. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore developments in 3D-printed spare parts, autonomous robots and vision computing for predictive maintenance automation, and recoverable
CHSRA to Restructure Track and Systems Procurement Due to Economic Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced it will let the current track and systems procurement expire in its current form and restructure it. It said that after careful consideration and in light of the current economic climate, supply-chain challenges and 40-year inflation, it believed it was not in the state’s
ACB-3000, 2 Milliseconds Switching When One Line Fails Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 Find out in this article the performance of Premium PSU’s ACB-3000 redundancy static transfer switch. We have recently carried out tests on the ACB-3000 that prove that the device switches in less than 2 milliseconds from one input to the other in an error situation. What Is an ACB-3000? The ACB-3000 is an ultrafast two lines static
Alstom to Open New Regional Office in Saudi Arabia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 Alstom is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a new regional office and HealthHub digital centre in Riyadh. This will support the country’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop its rail infrastructure. The HealthHub digital centre will start monitoring a fleet of 748 cars in real-time for Riyadh Metro, Jeddah
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway Begins ETCS Retrofit of Class 387 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Class 387/1 Great Northern train for ETCS upgrading as part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). A total of 28 units are scheduled for retrofit. GTR Class 387 hauled to Worksop depot © Govia Thameslink Railway This first train was hauled from GTR’s Hornsey depot
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,
New open access operator celebrates shift to rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Open access operator Lumo, which is owned by FirstGroup and runs between Edinburgh and London, said the number of people travelling by rail on the route has increased to 57 per cent of the rail-air market, compared with 35 per cent before the Covid pandemic. Lumo started running on 25 October 2021
Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference (IRFC) 2022 The seventh International Railway Forum & Conference took place from 5 to 7 October 2022, in the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague – this time with patronage from the Minister for European Affairs, Mikuláš Bek, PhD, granted within the frame of the
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
Italy: Alstom to Supply ERTMS Signalling System for RFI Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) to design, deliver and commission an ERTMS supervision and control system across central and southern Italy. This contract is worth around 900 million EUR and will benefit 1,400 kilometres of Italian railway lines. ERTMS is the latest and most advanced traffic
Alstom to Equip 120 SNCB Locomotives with ETCS Level 2 Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to design, deliver and maintain the latest-generation ETCS level 2 signalling system (Baseline 3) for 120 SNCB HLE18 locomotives currently in commercial service across Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. The system will be supplemented by national functionalities to allow the trains to circulate in Belgium
3 Integral Components Driving the Future of Transport Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The 3 Integral Components Driving the Future of Transport Connectivity We are living in an ever-connected world, and that is especially true in 2022. Thanks to technological advancements and the transition to the Internet of Things, we communicate through robust virtual channels, work remotely, and can receive healthcare at a distance. The resulting
Australia: Forrestfield-Airport Link Opens in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) has commissioned Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport link. New Forrestfield-Airport Link opens © Hitachi Rail Tunnelling for the project was completed in April 2020, followed closely by the start of tracklaying in July of the same year. The link’s opening date was announced this summer. Perth’s first rail line to the city’s
Taiwan: Siemens to Provide CBTC Signalling for Kaohsiung’s First Driverless Metro System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20220 Siemens Mobility, in partnership with ST Engineering and Stadler, has been awarded an electrical and mechanical turnkey contract to deliver the Yellow Line for Kaohsiung Metro in Taiwan. The new 22.8-kilometre line, which will serve almost half of the city’s population, will consist of 22 underground stations and one elevated station. The
Egypt: Alstom Completes Phase 3A of Cairo Metro Line 3 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 Cairo Metro Line 3 has been inaugurated by Egypt’s Minister of Transport and the Chairman of Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) at a special event attended by representatives from Alstom. Cairo Metro Line 3 traffic improvements enable over 30,000 commuters to travel per hour, per direction © Alstom This follows Alstom’s completion
Automatic Train Control Installed on Toronto Transit Line 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20220 The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has announced that automatic train control (ATC) signalling is now operational on Line 1 of the city’s subway network. This upgrade aims to bring improved service and reduced operating costs. The TTC’s modernised Automatic Train Control (ATC) signalling system is now fully operational on Line 1 © TTC Toronto
Sunshine Systems to Deliver Melbourne Airport Rail Construction Package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 Sunshine Systems Alliance has been selected to deliver a major construction package for the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The consortium is comprised of Rail Projects Victoria (RPV), Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM), V/Line, Alstom, John Holland, CPB Contractors, KBR and AECOM. KBB views Melbourne Airport Rail as a transformational public transport project Once construction
Banedanmark Completes Digital Signalling on Copenhagen S-Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Banedanmark has completed installation of digital CBTC signalling technology on the last three sections of the S-Bahn in Copenhagen. The entire S-Bahn network now runs with the new digital technology, increasing the reliability of Banedanmark’s passenger trains. The new digital signalling was gradually rolled out between 2016 and 2022 The new signalling system
Stadler to Build World’s First Fully Automated Overland Adhesion/Rack-and-Pinion Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Stadler has been chosen to manufacture and deliver an automated rack-and-pinion rail vehicle for Appenzeller Bahnen’s (AB) Rheineck–Walzenhausen rail link. This will replace the rail operator’s current train, which has been in service for more than 64 years. Rendering of Stadler’s new train for Appenzeller Bahnen © Stadler The newly signed contract includes equipping
Talgo Looks to Decarbonisation and Digitalisation at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Talgo used InnoTrans 2022 to introduce the public to its intercity train platform, as well as the new solutions it has developed to support the decarbonisation of rail transport. These included hydrogen-powered regional and commuter trains, as well as the use of carbon fibre in trains’ running gears and structures to
Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Rail Safety Week: September 19-25th 2022 – North America Over 200 Americans, 20 Canadians and 200 Europeans die each year in railroad crossing accidents. As consequences for accidents involving trains and cars or pedestrians are rarely minor, one of the clear focus points for Rail Safety Week is preventing these accidents
Frauscher to Develop a New Generation of Axle Counters in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Frauscher Sensor Technology was awarded with a contract for the development, deployment and maintenance of a new generation of axle counters in France by SNCF Réseau. We are pleased to announce that we have officially won the tender created by SNCF Réseau for the modernisation of the signalling systems deployed on
What Is EN50155 for Railway Applications? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 This article intends to summarise the most important requirements that apply for power supply devices when considered as a component in railway applications. Although there are several standards to take into consideration when installing electronic equipment in trams and trains, we will be focusing on the EN50155. Premium has a wide range of
Reports say Byford is set to resign from TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford is poised to resign, it has been reported. Mr Byford has just completed the lengthy process of procuring a financial settlement for Transport for London from the government, and was also responsible for providing transport for hundreds of thousands of people who were in London
Adina Vălean: The Commission Cannot Create a Second Golden Age for Rail All by Itself Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 The European Union Commissioner for Transport, Adina Vălean, addressed the rail industry, train operators and Member States at her speech at InnoTrans’s Opening Ceremony today. EU Commissioner for Transport, Adina Valean, at the Opening Ceremony of InnoTrans 2022 © a2b Global Media She was happy to be at InnoTrans, she said, seeing new
Portugal: Alstom Opens New Engineering and Innovation Centre in Maia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Alstom has opened a new engineering and innovation centre in Maia, Porto in Portugal. Alstom opens new Engineering and Innovation centre in Portugal © Alstom The site is 460 square metres in size and includes signalling labs, engineering offices, a warehouse and a component repair area for current projects and clients in Portugal. Initially,
Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Railtex 2023: A Clear Focus on the Rail Industry of Tomorrow Taking place from 9 – 11 May 2023 at the NEC, in Birmingham, the UK’s number one event for the entire railway industry will bring together the whole rail community. Railtex 2023 offers a unique opportunity to experience state of
Innovative Track Warning System // ZÖLLNER & SYSTRA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 Innovative Track Warning System for ETCS Level 2 lines ZÖLLNER Signal and French Partner SYSTRA have developed a warning system using train traffic information from the communication between RBC and the Interlocking. This solution can be installed on ETCS Level2 lines without modifying existing signalling infrastructure. Operational Efficiency and Simplicity of Deployment The
Alstom to Focus on Digitalisation and Green Traction Solutions at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Alstom has announced the solutions and rolling stock it will be showcasing at InnoTrans 2022. Digitalisation is a key focus for Alstom this year, and the manufacturer will be presenting ATO, ETCS and cybersecurity technologies that can help operators to optimise real-time performance in signalling and multimodality. Also on show will be
Automation of Paris Metro’s Line 4 Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Automatic driverless metros have now begun passenger service on Paris Metro’s Line 4, as work has been completed to digitise and automate the century-old line. More driverless shuttles will be introduced over time to achieve full automation by the end of 2023. Siemens Mobility celebrates full automation of Line 4 of Paris
Ricardo Performs Safety Assessment of Signalling Overhaul on UK Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Ricardo Performs Safety Assessment of Signalling Overhaul on UK Main Line Ricardo has helped support the signalling overhaul of a key stretch of the UK’s West Coast main line, a project which saw the closure of one of the few remaining manually operated signal boxes on the network. The Macclesfield Re-signalling Project commenced in summer 2021, upgrading a section
Industry association urges six point plan for railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 The Railway Industry Association is urging Liz Truss to adopt six 'key priorities' for the railways. Ms Truss was elected Conservative leader yesterday and is at Balmoral Castle today, where the Queen is asking her to form a government. She will then become Prime Minister. RIA says its six priorities, if adopted,
Spain: Alstom Receives Order for 10 Coradia Stream Trains from Catalonian Operator FGC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) has ordered 10 Coradia Stream regional trains from Alstom. In line with Alstom’s strategy and FGC’s commitment to promoting sustainable mobility, the new trains will be developed using eco-design criteria for their raw materials, traction systems, energy efficiency and end of life recycling. The contract,
Taiwan: Stadler Wins First Metro Tender in Asia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City Mass Rapid Transit Bureau has chosen a consortium of ST Engineering, Stadler and Siemens Mobility to provide turnkey rail services for its new MRT Yellow Line. Light rail system in Kaohsiung, Taiwan © MiNe The consortium will develop and build a completely new metro line in Taiwan’s third largest city.
Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Ricardo has been appointed to provide Systems Integration Verifier Services for the extension of the O-Train network in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Line 2 (French: Ligne 2 de l’O-Train), is a six-kilometre single track route that forms part of the city’s two-line O-Train light
Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has awarded over 233 million USD (231.02m EUR) in funding to 11 projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services across eight US states. This investment comes from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program), which is administered by
Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in Digital Transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in Digital Transformation When discussing digital innovation and modernising maintenance in the rail industry – and how to ensure we get the best bang for the buck – we keep coming up against the same kind of questions: why do some innovations
First of Etihad Rail’s New Fleet Arrives in the UAE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 The first batches of Etihad Rail’s new fleet of locomotives and wagons have arrived in the UAE. Etihad Rail’s new locomotive fleet offloading at UAE port © Etihad Rail Once construction is completed, the new fleet will operate across the entire UAE National Rail Network, increasing its capacity to more than 60 million
Nokia Tests Mission-Critical Voice and Data on 4.9G/LTE Private Wireless Network for NCRTC’s Phase 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20220 Nokia Tests Mission-Critical Voice and Data on 4.9G/LTE Private Wireless Network for NCRTC’s Phase 1 National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC*) is using Nokia solutions to set up the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to reduce travel time between Delhi and MeerutLTE network is being used for the first time in
Nokia Selected by Western Australia’s PTA to Modernise Rail Communications in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 Nokia Selected by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia to Modernise Rail Communications in Perth with Private Wireless and IP/MPLS Technologies Nokia will upgrade PTA’s railway communication system with private wireless and mission critical IP/MPLS covering 250 km of railway track and tunnelsThe project package includes designing and building and
New Siemens Xcelerator Platform to be Unveiled at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Siemens Mobility has announced it will be unveiling its new open digital business platform – the Siemens Xcelerator – at InnoTrans next month. Image shot from driving people mover in Tokyo, Japan. © Siemens Mobility This platform enables the entire mobility ecosystem, from trains and infrastructure through to operators, passengers and external partners,
Thales Awarded Long-Term Services Support Contract to Maintain Reliability of Singapore CBTC Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Thales has been awarded a long-term services support (LTSS) contract to ensure the continued reliability of its SelTrac communication-based train control (CBTC) signalling system used on Singapore’s north-south and east-west lines. This system has been in service on Singapore’s oldest train lines since 2017. SMRT Train Singapore © SgTransport As part of the contract
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Hitachi Rail to Work on World-First Application of ATO over ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to install automatic train operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 technology across Queensland’s new generation rail (NGR) fleet of 75 six-carriage trains. This application of ATO over ETCS will be a world first. Signalling control centre © Hitachi Rail The contract, valued at 107 million AUD (72.49m EUR |
Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV). This extends the Spanish high-speed network by a further 87.25 kilometres. The Madrid – Burgos high-speed line was officially inaugurated on 21 July © Adif Passengers on the inaugural journey included His Majesty King Felipe
First tri-mode Class 93 is under construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Stadler has started production of tri-mode Class 93 locomotives for Rail Operations UK and has completed the first body. The Class 93s will be the first tri-mode machines in Britain. Assembly of all the components and sub-systems will now follow at Stadler’s Valencia plant, and the first locomotive is set
30 Million Pound Upgrade Announced for London Victoria Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Network Rail is investing 30 million GBP (35.13m EUR | 36.07m USD) into reducing platform congestion and improving accessibility at London Victoria station – the UK’s second busiest station. London Victoria station after work to install additional ticketgates for platforms 1-7. © Network Rail Work will begin this September to open up and
São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 Begins Operating with Siemens Mobility Digital CBTC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 has begun full operation using Siemens Mobility’s digital communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling. São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 fully opens with Siemens Mobility digital CBTC technology © Siemens Mobility The solution has been installed across the network’s 15 kilometres of track, 11 stations and 29 trains, making Metro
Rail restrictions remain in wake of heatwave Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Trains are still affected today by the extremely hot weather over the past two days. Both the West and East Coast Main Lines were damaged by the heat, partly because a fire alongside the ECML at Sandy in Bedfordshire spread on to the line, burning out signalling cables and equipment.
Doubts remain over Transpennine upgrade, says Audit Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The project to upgrade the railway across the Pennines has received qualified approval from the National Audit Office, but in a new report published today it warns that there are still many challenges to overcome and that is it is not clear how the intended benefits will be achieved. The report
Spain: First Section of Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif) has put into service the first of the three sections that will make up the Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line. Tajo viaduct, Spain To celebrate the opening of the line, inaugural train passengers included His Majesty King Felipe VI, Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez, Minister of Transport Mobility and Urban Agenda
UK Government More Than Trebles Investment in Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 The UK Government is more than trebling its investment into the Transpennine route upgrade (TRU). Engineers carrying out major rail upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge © Network Rail The TRU was announced in November 2021 as part of the Government’s integrated rail plan for the north and midlands. Funding has now been increased
Stadler Reveals Plans for InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Stadler has revealed some of the solutions it will have on show at InnoTrans 2022 this coming September. With a focus on sustainability, seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be on display to the specialist and general public for the first time. Stadler FLIRT H2 for SBCTA © Stadler This will include Stadler’s
Alstom Invests in Poland with Recruitment of 150 New IT Professionals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 150 new software developers, testers and other IT professionals for its Digital Products Engineering Centre of Competence in Katowice, Poland. Here the team develop advanced rail solutions in cooperation with Alstom’s other Engineering Centres of Competence in Italy, Sweden and Belgium. Alstom is currently actively seeking 150 new software
Alstom Awarded Rio de Janeiro Tramway Expansion Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to expand Rio de Janeiro’s VLT (tramway) system. This will offer passengers an integrated terminal connection to a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as well as a connection with the city’s main bus station. An Alstom Citadis tram in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. The expansion announcement
Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS radio block centres (RBC) for the French railway network. RBCs are an essential component of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), as they manage train movements in a defined area by communicating between the train and track. Hitachi
China: Alstom Joint Venture to Supply Further Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment (SATEE) has been awarded a contract by Nanjing Metro and CRRC Puzhen to provide the train traction and auxiliary system for 258 metro cars. These will run on Line 6 of Nanjing’s metro network in the Jiangsu province. Alstom train on Nanjing Metro Line 1 © Luoxingyang000 Alstom’s Chinese
Canada: Two New SkyTrain Contracts for Thales as Expansion Project Progresses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Thales has been chosen to provide its SelTrac communications-based train control (CBTC) technology to deliver a new operations control centre (OCC2) and a fully automated depot, named operations and maintenance centre four (OCM4) for the Metro Vancouver SkyTrain. A Vancouver Skytrain (Millenium Line) at Rupert station. © PoYang These facilities are a key
Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) signalling technology on-board trains operating in Sweden and Norway. Hitachi Rail will design and install the ERTMS digital signalling technology to modernise Tågab’s Scandinavian fleet. This upgrade will improve the fleet’s operational efficiency and
India: 156 Alstom Movia Metro Cars Ordered for Bhopal-Indore Metros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has ordered 156 Movia metro cars from Alstom for India’s Bhopal and Indore metro projects. The light-weight trains, which operate at a top speed of 80 kilometres an hour, will be built at Alstom’s facility in Savli, Gujarat. Alstom Movia Train at Savli site © Alstom This contract commits
Netherlands: Alstom and NS Unveil New Intercity Next Generation Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 NS’s new Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) train was presented to the public for the first time this weekend when the Dutch national rail operator showcased the Alstom vehicle at Rotterdam Central Station in the Netherlands. The Coradia Stream Intercity Next Generation train © Alstom Alstom is supplying NS with 79 Coradia Stream trains,
New Tunnel and Southern Entrance Enters Service in Madrid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Adif has commissioned a new tunnel and southern entrance to connect high-speed rail services through Madrid. Both projects were technically challenging as they involved connecting signalling systems from three high-speed lines that were built at different times and with different technologies. The Madrid- Seville Line has an LZB signalling system, while and
UK Government Announces 1bn Investment in Digital Signalling for East Coast Main Line South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 The UK Government has announced it will provide funding of over one billion GBP (1.15bn EUR | 1.22bn USD) to install digital signalling along the entire East Coast Main Line South. East Coast Main Line One of the UK’s busiest rail routes, this section of the East Coast Main Line reaches from
Digital East Coast to go ahead with �1bn budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 THE government has confirmed that the upgrade to ETCS on the East Coast Main Line is to go ahead, with a budget of more than £1 billion. The digital system has been under test for some time on part of the Hertford Loop, controlled from laboratories at Hitchin. ETCS will
Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Cut Through the Noise: Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Wireless technologies have evolved significantly over the years. Wireless solutions used to be limited to sensing less-than-critical applications and connecting user devices. Nowadays, wireless technologies are able to support bandwidth-intensive worker productivity applications, reliable mobility for critical assets,
Spain: Thales Begins Valladolid Eastern Bypass Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Thales has begun drafting the construction project for the installation of signalling and telecommunications on the 17.5km Eastern Bypass in Valladolid, Spain, following the award of the contract by Adif in January. The project has received funds of more than 17.8 million EUR from the European Union’s Next Generation funds. The 17.5km
Softronic Orders ETCS Level 2 Equipment from Thales for LEMA Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Softronic has chosen Thales to deliver and equip five LEMA 6000 kW locomotives with ETCS Level 2 and PZB vehicle equipment. This is one of Thales first ETCS Level 2 on-board systems in Europe. The LEMA 6000 kW locomotives are suitable for the traction of very heavy trains and can operate in
HS2 Promises Superior Connectivity for 21st Century Rail Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 HS2 has promised passengers will have seamless mobile coverage across the entire high-speed rail network. This will ensure uninterrupted calls and video streaming even when travelling through tunnels – as long as passengers are connected to the train’s onboard wifi service. Those at HS2 stations have also been guaranteed the same level
Most disruptive rail strike for more than 40 years has started Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Thousands of trains have been cancelled and many stations closed as the result of the RMT’s first of three national strikes, which started at midnight. An emergency service is running on some main lines between 07.30 and 18.30, but last trains will often run much earlier than this and there are
Train operators publish detailed strike plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Many train operators have published advice to their passengers over the past 24 hours about next week’s rail strikes, and some have provided detailed timetables for strike days. The RMT has called three 24-hour strikes on 21, 22 and 23 June, which will affect nearly all train operators. The disruption will
New TSSA strike ballot set to disrupt Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 The ‘white collar’ rail union TSSA is set to ballot more than 6,000 Network Rail staff for strikes and action short of a strike as the railway industrial disputes worsen. The voting will start on 20 June, and end on 11 July. If staff vote in favour, Network Rail may not be
UK: Major Signalling Overhaul Completed in Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 Network Rail has now moved all signalling equipment from the 132-year-old signal box near Philips Park to Manchester’s modern rail operating centre. The work took place over Britain’s four-day bank holiday weekend as part of a series of wider improvements in central Manchester, including the installation of 29 new signals, 4,000
Growing threat of complete rail stoppages this summer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 The government’s plans to run about a fifth of normal train services during the RMT strike days this month are being threatened by action being taken by the other rail unions, and it is now possible that the system will come to a complete halt. ASLEF has announced strikes of its
UK: Digital Signalling Installed at Birmingham New Street Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Network Rail has announced that all signals at Birmingham New Street station have now been digitalised to meet 21st century signalling standards. Over the last 15 months, more than 230 miles of cabling have been laid to connect 64 LED colour light signals at Birmingham New Street station, Britain’s busiest interchange
UK: Testing of New Digital Signalling System Begins on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 Testing of the Northern City Line’s new digital signalling system has begun, marking an important milestone in the East Coast Digital Programme. First train runs using the new digital signalling on Northern City Line. © Network Rail The first test train on this line – a Great Northern Class 717 train – ran
Level 2 Testing Complete on Porterbrook Power Cars Retrofitted with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 Porterbrook has announced that successful Level 2 testing is complete on three Class 43 power cars retrofitted with the European Train Control System (ETCS). This achievement advances the UK’s Digital Railway Programme that aims to remove trackside signalling in favour of ETCS in-cab signalling technology, which will help train operators to
Germany: DB Inaugurates Ruhr-Sieg Line Digital Interlocking Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Modernisation of signalling and interlocking technology on Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) Ruhr-Sieg line between Letmathe and Kreuztal has been completed in just 18 months. Finnentrop modernisation infographic © Siemens Mobility The inauguration of this technology marks the first commissioning of a rail modernisation project in the federal government’s fast-track programme set aside – a
Consortium Finalises Contract to Build Egypt’s High-Speed Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 A consortium made up of Siemens Mobility, Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors has signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to design, install and commission a 1,800 kilometre high-speed rail network in Egypt. The contract includes the latest rail infrastructure technology, eight depots and yards and a
Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role The opening of London’s Elizabeth Line to passengers on May 24th 2022 brings to an end one of the largest and most complex assessments ever performed by Ricardo Certification. As the appointed Approved Body (ApBo) for the construction of
Indonesia: Alstom and PT MRT Jakarta to Collaborate on Network Expansion Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Alstom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the developer and operator of Jakarta’s mass rapid transit (MRT) network, PT MRT Jakarta (PT MRTJ). Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with PT MRT Jakarta. © Alstom Together, the two organisations will explore the development of the network in Indonesia’s capital city. The MoU
London turns purple to welcome Elizabeth Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 The long-awaited launch of the Elizabeth Line through central London was marked by many of the capitals’s landmarks being highlighted in purple light, which is the colour of the new line. The first trains to carry passengers between Whitechapel, Liverpool Street and Paddington left Paddington and Abbey Wood on schedule at
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
Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Experts will perform independent safety assessments during the design stage of the Go Expansion railway upgrade. Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
First day of reduced ScotRail timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 ScotRail’s new timetables have come into force today, cutting the number of trains by a third. ScotRail has axed around 700 services because continuing staff shortages have meant that the service was unreliable, and ScotRail said the new timetables would be easier to achieve with the staff who are available.
Webinar: Making the Move to Condition Based Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Webinar: Making the Move to Condition Based Maintenance Date: June 2nd, 2022 Time: Start 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (CET)Register here In the new rail world, maintenance productivity will take a central stage as operators focus on lowering operational costs and striving for 24/7 availability of the assets. Operators embrace the power of data and gradually derive meaningful insight to