Polarteknik Receives EcoVadis Bronze Rating for Sustainability Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20250 Polarteknik receives EcoVadis Bronze rating for sustainability performance ranking in Top 21% among over 150,000 rated companies globally. What is EcoVadis? EcoVadis is a system to provide reliable, globally recognized sustainability ratings and insights, enabling all companies to reduce risk, drive improvement and accelerate sustainability and positive impact on our planet and
Growth vs. Green? The Environmental Debate around East West Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20250 Last week, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a speech pledging to drive economic growth across the UK. Having previously positioned herself as “Britain’s first green chancellor,” Reeves reiterated her belief that “net zero is the industrial opportunity of the 21st century.” However, her support for projects like a
Alpine Rail Optimisation: Where Industry Leaders Unite to Shape the Future of Alpine Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20250 For five consecutive years, Alpine Rail Optimisation has been the premier event on the calendar for Infrastructure Managers and Rail Operators across the Alpine region. It’s the essential gathering to explore how innovation and intelligent technologies are driving the future of railway success. This year, the conference brings together top rail
Flender Remains in the Top One Percent of The Most Sustainable Companies Globally Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20240 German drive specialist Flender announced that it has once again been awarded the platinum medal by EcoVadis, the world’s most renowned provider of sustainability ratings for companies. Flender remains in the top one percent of companies rated by EcoVadis. Having already been earned the gold medal in its first application in
Pandrol SAS Awarded Gold Medal in Latest EcoVadis Sustainability Ratings Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20240 Pandrol SAS, the global leader in designing, installing and maintaining railway infrastructure, has been awarded a Gold Medal in the latest round of EcoVadis sustainability ratings. It is the fourth year in a row that the business has achieved the recognition, placing it among the top 5% of sustainable businesses across
Navigating New Trends and Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20240 By Shahar Hania, CEO & Co-Founder at Rail Vision The Evolution of Freight Rail The world of freight rail is on the brink of a transformative era, driven by new technologies and evolving market demands. As we journey through this landscape of change, it’s fascinating to see how innovation is reshaping the
SITCE 2024 to Bring Together Urban Land Transport Experts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20240 The Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) will once again bring together prominent urban land transport professionals and international experts from 6 – 8 November 2024 at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Jointly organised by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), UITP (the International Association of Public Transport), and
Ab Ovo’s Rail Freight Executive Roundtable a Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20240 The exclusive rail freight executive roundtable, hosted by Ab Ovo, brought together top C-level peers to explore new business strategies, technologies, and regulations for enhancing the competitiveness of the rail freight industry. This event focused on sustainability—a topic of vital importance to everyone in the sector. Moderated by Nikos Papatolios, Chief Editor
Ab Ovo’s Rail Freight Executive Roundtable a Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20240 The exclusive rail freight executive roundtable, hosted by Ab Ovo, brought together top C-level peers to explore new business strategies, technologies, and regulations for enhancing the competitiveness of the rail freight industry. This event focused on sustainability—a topic of vital importance to everyone in the sector. Moderated by Nikos Papatolios, Chief Editor
California High-Speed Rail Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20240 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has published its 2024 Sustainability Report, outlining progress on building the state’s first 220-mph electrified high-speed rail system, which will be powered by 100% renewable energy. The report reflects the project’s environmental, social, and economic priorities, contributing to California’s carbon neutrality goals. Once completed, the network will
Innovation and Sustainability Are the Core of SKF at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20240 Joining forces with customers, SKF is committed to leading a charge towards a greener rail industry. Meet SKF at InnoTrans 2024. SKF at InnoTrans will showcase cutting-edge, problem-solving solutions, including tapered roller bearings for enhanced reliability of gearbox applications and cylindrical roller bearing units for increased longevity of freight train wheelsets
TÜV SÜD Supports the Rail Industry in Digitalisation and Sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20240 At InnoTrans 2024, TÜV SÜD Rail will present itself as a competent and experienced provider of testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services for the rail industry. The company’s experts support manufacturers and operators to ensure safe and sustainable rail transport. At the trade fair, TÜV SÜD will present its simulator for
British Consul-General Visits Ricardo Team in Adelaide Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20240 Ricardo’s team in Adelaide was delighted to welcome Steph Lysaght, British Consul-General, and Oonagh Lewis, Deputy Consul-General for a visit to the office on 28 August 2024. The delegation from the British Consulate-General was hosted by Chris Hewitson, Director, Australia and New Zealand, with Will Fargher, Global Practice Director, Water and
TÜV SÜD and IEEE Unveil SustainMobility Initiative at UN Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20240 TÜV SÜD and IEEE Unveil SustainMobility Initiative at UN Summit Global initiative to generate systemic change in the mobility sector. The transportation sector generates up to 20 per cent of carbon emissions worldwide, making it one of the key players in achieving global climate protection goals. To spearhead concerted action across the
GB Railfreight selects Ab Ovo for Sales & Operations Planning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20240 GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s largest rail freight operators, is pleased to announce the signing of a new contract with Ab Ovo. Ab Ovo is an international IT business solution provider renowned for its expertise in the rail freight industry. GBRf’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its
Eurostar Golden Train Transports Team GB Athletes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20240 Eurostar’s high-speed service between France and the UK has transported over 230 Team GB athletes back from the Olympic Games Paris. The golden e320 trains were decorated in honour of the athletes, who have been travelling to and from the Games by Eurostar. This summer, the trains are welcoming over 2,000
Icomera, Equans and Bouygues: Partners on The Connected Journey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20240 Living through an era of unprecedented global challenges, it’s imperative that we work together in pursuit of society’s key goals. A collaborative approach will help leverage the collective expertise, resources, and innovation of stakeholders across multiple sectors and internationally. As part of the Equans group and the wider Bouygues organisation, Icomera
Amtrak Publishes Its Latest Sustainability Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20240 Amtrak has released its fiscal year (FY) 2023 Sustainability report, detailing its progress towards net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2045. In FY23, the operator’s key accomplishments include replacing over a million gallons of fossil fuel with renewable diesel, integrating climate resilience and sustainability measures into capital projects, and planning to
Raising Awareness about Digital Sustainability in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20240 The European Union aims to make the transport sector and supply chain more eco-friendly, typically focusing on vehicle emissions and infrastructure upgrades. Yet, a crucial aspect often overlooked is digital pollution. At the RailFreight Summit ’24, Willem Jan Groenewoud, CEO of Ab Ovo, shed light on this issue and proposed solutions. Willem
Eurostar Announces 100% Renewable Energy Goal of 2030 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20240 Eurostar has announced a goal of achieving 100% renewable operation across its high-speed rail network by the end of 2030. The company hopes to achieve its goal by focusing on a core set of three key strategies. Detailed in its first sustainability report, Eurostar’s sustainability strategy focuses on three main areas © Canva Firstly,
Amtrak Issues RFI for Zero-Emission Rail Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20240 Amtrak has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for solutions that could help transform its rail fleet with zero-emission technologies. This initiative is part of the company’s long-term goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak trains. As part of Amtrak’s vision for the future, Amtrak aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas
Environmental and Sustainability: Condition-Based Maintenance in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20240 The Environmental and Sustainability Impacts of Condition-Based Maintenance in Rail Transport The quest for sustainability is gaining momentum, and innovative approaches to maintenance are paramount. One of them is Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM). This proactive maintenance approach enhances the reliability and efficiency of trains and contributes significantly to environmental and sustainability goals. Historically, train
World Passenger Festival Releases Exciting 2024 Agenda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20240 World Passenger Festival is pleased to announce that their highly anticipated agenda for the upcoming 2024 event has been officially released. Scheduled to take place from June 25th to 26th at the esteemed Messe Wien in Vienna, the festival promises to bring together over 3,000 global transportation leaders dedicated to advancing
InnoTrans 2024 Emphasises Focus on Sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20240 From 24 to 27 September 2024, InnoTrans will take place with a strong emphasis on sustainability, both at the event and in the wider industry. Sustainability and decarbonisation remain key issues in the transport industry and are thus expected to be prominent topics at InnoTrans. Meanwhile, the exhibitors and event organisers
UK to Net Zero Requires 30% Increase in Rail Travel, Trainline Reports Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20240 Trainline has published a new report declaring that a 30 percent increase in rail travel is required by 2035 for the UK to meet its net zero goals. As part of its ‘I Came By Train’ campaign, the company is calling for collective action to motivate more people to use rail
Tracks and Turbines: A Green Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20240 Tracks and Turbines: A Green Alliance – But Not How You Might Expect At first glance, railways and wind turbines seem like unlikely bedfellows. One, a steel ribbon carrying passengers and goods across vast distances, the other, a towering titan harnessing the wind’s energy. Yet, beneath their differences lies a surprising alliance
Transitioning the Railway Sector to a Greener Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20240 As part of the global goal of zero emissions by 2050 and the process of decarbonizing the economy, initiatives have been established, both at European and national level, in order to drastically reduce emissions through clean and sustainable energies, including hydrogen and gases from renewable sources. In the railway sector, new
Metro Vancouver’s Blueprint for Sustainable Transportation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20240 Navigating the Future: Metro Vancouver’s Blueprint for Sustainable Transportation and Housing As Metro Vancouver braces for the projected arrival of over a million new residents in the coming decade, a reimagining of regional transportation becomes imperative. I recently sat down with Bridgitte Anderson, President and CEO of the Vancouver Board of Trade
The Magnetics Show NA: Dedicated to the Global Magnetics Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20240 The Magnetics Show – North America is the supply chain expo and technical programme for the global magnetics industry, dedicated to domestic supply chains for magnetic materials, products, systems and highlighting key areas of research into next generation magnetic materials and their applications including future transport. Bringing forth current issues such
Taking Charge of Decarbonisation at Rail Live! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 On 29 November, the opening day of Rail Live! showcased some of the ongoing decarbonisation initiatives underway in the rail industry. With the transition to electric power playing a key role in delivering more sustainable rail networks, the event highlighted the positive impact of a range of electrification projects worldwide. For example,
Hydrogen Colour Explained Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 Hydrogen colours made simple. Starting out along your hydrogen rail journey? Suffering colour confusion in all the media coverage? This handy guide explains what the colours of hydrogen mean and will help you navigate the rainbow, or perhaps trainbow, of colours used when referring to this power source. Hydrogen is a highly
Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab Located in Bangkok, the lab will undertake development of Digital Mobility and Signalling solutions, expanding the company’s capability in smart mobility The newly expanded lab, with over 277 m2, brings the total lab space at Alstom Thailand to over 2000 m2 and
London Event to Explore Rolling Stock Whole Life Cost Optimisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20230 London Event to Look at the Challenge of Rolling Stock Whole Life Cost Optimisation The whole life cost procedures for rolling stock will be explored from an overall strategic viewpoint through all technical aspects of the asset lifecycle at a seminar organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London on Thursday 9
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Discover New Suppliers, Technologies and Designs at the Rail Interiors Show Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20230 Discover New Suppliers, Technologies and Designs at the Rail Interiors Show The Rail Interiors Show, the brand-new international exhibition and forum for rail-cabin interior design and technology, is set to take place in PVA EXPO PRAHA, Prague, on 25–26 October 2023. This free-to-attend event will showcase the very latest and next-generation rail-carriage
Passenger Experience and Decarbonisation – The Same Thing? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20230 There were two main topics of conversation at Rolling Stock Networking (RSN), which took place in Derby, UK in July this year. The morning session was focused on ‘delivering for customers’ and culminated in a panel discussion entitled ‘How can we improve customer experience in a cost-constrained world?’ The afternoon session,
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
Rail+Metro Asia Confirms Its First Wave of Speakers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 Rail+Metro Asia Confirms Its First Wave of Speakers With the rapid development of ASEAN countries’ railway and urban rail transit construction demand, the 2023 Asia International Summit and Exhibition on Railway and Urban Rail Transit (Rail+Metro Asia) will take place in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 19th to 21st, 2023. This event
UK: Chiltern Railways Powers Class 68 Locomotives with Vegetable Oil Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 Chiltern Railways has become the first passenger rail operator to launch vegetable oil-powered trains on its network. The operator is now powering its Class 68 locomotive-hauled trains with fuel derived from used cooking oils, tallows and other recyclable wastes in the place of conventional diesel. This move will reduce the impact the
Rail Partners Conference at Rolling Stock Networking 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20230 A Rail Partners Conference at the Rolling Stock Networking Event – 6 July – Derby Arena – 10:00 to 15:00 The Conference at Rolling Stock Networking 2023, hosted by Rail Partners will explore how owners, operators and suppliers of trains can deliver for both the customer and the environment in a
Amtrak Publishes Its Annual Sustainability Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20230 Amtrak has released its annual Sustainability Report for 2022, detailing the ways it has reduced diesel usage and air emissions while increasing the use of carbon-free energy. These results support Amtrak’s climate commitment to incorporate environmental considerations into all aspects of its operations. This improvement coincides with the revival of passenger rail
3Squared’s Media Insights, Spring 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20230 As we reach the six-month mark of 2023, we are taking the time to reflect on the rail industry’s top headlines. Alongside long-running themes such as innovation, technology, and infrastructure milestones, we’ve also seen a focus on wellbeing and sustainability. Martin Gleadow, explores the news stories making headlines in the rail industry ©
Green Transition Increases the Need for Freight Wagons Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20230 The emphasis on sustainable development and climate targets will increase the demand for railway transportation in the future. Rail transport is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation that helps reduce emissions produced by traffic. This is leading companies to shift more and more of their freight transport to rail. Peter Guldbrand, Vice
Supporting the Sustainability Journey for Transportation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20230 Supporting the Sustainability Journey for the Transportation Industry Sielen Namdar, PE, Industry Solutions Executive with Cisco’s Connected Cities & Communities As climate change and the potential to facilitate a transition to a low-carbon economy are becoming a centerstage conundrum across the globe, there is an important focus on decarbonizing the transportation industry.
Professor Mariana Mazzucato to Give Keynote Speech at UITP Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20230 Professor Mariana Mazzucato to Give Keynote Speech at UITP Summit One of the world’s most influential and innovative thinkers: Professor Mariana Mazzucato is our Global Summit keynote. Named as “one of the most important thinkers on innovation” by the New Republic, Mariana Mazzucato, PhD is a global name, with the reputation to
Railtex Seeks to Unlock Opportunities in a Changing Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20230 Railtex 2023: The Key Event for the Rail Industry Seeks to Unlock Opportunities in a Rapidly Changing Market Innovation, decarbonisation and growth: These are the three key topics of this year’s Railtex, the UK’s leading trade event for the entire railway sector. Taking place from 9 – 11 May 2023 at
Post-Event Report WOF SUMMIT Vienna 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20230 Post-Event Report WOF SUMMIT Vienna 2023 Over the two days of March 22-23, WOF SUMMIT Vienna 2023 brought together logistics professionals and associated delegates for a pleasant gathering at the AirportCity Space venue of the Vienna International Airport in Austria. The objective was mainly to incite discussions on the challenges and
Exploring an Unprecedented Time of Unprecedented Change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20230 Exploring an Unprecedented Time of Unprecedented Change – Accelerate: Rail 2023 21 March 2023 – Hilton Tower Bridge, London. Returning for its annual event in London, Accelerate: Rail is taking place at a time of significant change. The rail industry is busy navigating major reforms, bettering its sustainability focus, and moving towards
Renfe Invests 122 Million Euro into Freight Rail Decarbonisation and Digitisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20230 Renfe Mercancías has announced plans to invest 122.7 million EUR (128.74m USD) into the decarbonisation and digitisation of freight rail in Spain. Stadler electric locomotive for Renfe Mercancias © Renfe Mercancias Just shy of a third of this (30%) will come from the Support Programme for Sustainable and Digital Transport of MITMA (Secretary
Deutsche Bahn Achieves Biofuel Target Two Years Ahead of Target Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20230 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reached its target volume for biofuel two years ahead of target. The German state rail operator has announced that it’s using double the amount of biofuel in its diesel locomotives than it had predicted for this time – 17 million litres of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). 57 trains
Sydney Build Confirms Climate Resilience and Sustainability Stages Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20220 Sydney Build Expo Confirms Climate Resilience and Sustainability Stages at March 2023 Event Sydney Build Expo has confirmed that Climate Resilience and Sustainability will both be key themes for next year’s event, set to take place at the ICC Darling Harbour on Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th March 2023. In addition to
Case Study: New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Overview For over 40 years, New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa has been manufacturing specialist machinery for the construction and maintenance of railway lines across Europe. Specialising in the design and production of everything from railway vehicles to on track machines. New Sorema Ferroviaria continues to manufacture unique machinery solutions for the constantly evolving
Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers. Metallic bridge over the Guarrizas river with plastic sleepers © Adifs Part of Adif’s innovation and sustainability strategy, the trial joins similar initiatives carried out by other railway managers across
Italy: Milan Metro Line M4 Begins Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 The Milan Metro M4 line has begun passenger service following the inauguration of its first six stations: Linate Airport, Repetti, Forlanini Station, Argonne, Susa and Dateo. The 5.4-kilometre section connects Linate airport to Dateo in just 9 minutes and is expected to be used by 86 million passengers each year. This complex
Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define Rolling Stock Interiors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define the Next Generation of Rolling Stock Interiors According to Future of Rail Interiors Survey Flexible seating layouts that enable train operators to tailor interiors to passenger numbers and routes will have the biggest positive impact on the onboard experience, according to the second Future of
RMT to stage new series of 48-hour strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 The RMT is to stage more National Rail strikes in December and January, after talks between the union and management had failed to produce a new offer. The walkouts by 40,000 staff have been called in pairs of 48-hour strikes separated by one day in each case, when disruption is also
VR FleetCare Supplied City Transport Ltd with a Tunnel Cleaning Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point for the procurement of the new tunnel cleaning wagon; it is environmentally friendly as it is built on top of a recycled frame
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
First Electrical Lines Installed for South Wales Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Transport for Wales has installed the first electrical lines on the Core Valley Lines to power the new South Wales Metro. This is a major milestone in the delivery of the South Wales Metro project that will provider faster, more frequent and more sustainable transport in South Wales. The first electrical lines
DB Installs Climate-Friendly Lighting at 1,000 Train Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Throughout 2022, Deutsche Bahn (DB) has been converting the lighting at around 1,000 train stations to energy-efficient sources such as LEDs. So far, service technicians have installed thousands of new LEDs at around 750 stations, replacing platform lights, signs and displays. Alongside improving its sustainability credentials, this project is also helping the
Hitachi Rail to Manufacture New Trains for Milan Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) has awarded a framework agreement to Hitachi Rail to manufacture the new trains for the Milan Metro. The agreement is valued at 368 million EUR and includes the supply of 46 new metro trains, 21 of which have already been committed in the first part 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
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
Bristol Temple Meads Becomes UK’s First Station Innovation Zone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Bristol Temple Meads train station is to become a testbed for new passenger technology, having been named the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’. Bristol Temple Meads station The station was chosen by Network Rail and Connected Places Catapult for a five-year, multi-million-pound programme to test new ways to improve various aspects of
Valley Link Rail to Construct Hydrogen Production Facility in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 The Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority has reached a final agreement with the City of Tracy, California to purchase 200 acres for a green hydrogen production facility as part of the Valley Link Rail project. This announcement follows the authority’s approval of the project’s Hydrogen Production Feasibility Study
DB Hosts RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Deutsche Bahn Hosts RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 RedCabin’s Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 will take place from 8–9 November 2022 in the Ideas Train Hall, Frankfurt.Hosted by Deutsche Bahn, the summit will include an exclusive tour of the Ideenzug (“IdeasTrain”) concept.Chaired by Kirsty Dias at Priestmangoode, it will feature keynote
It’s Time to Talk Women and Innovation: SITCE Katrine Marçal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Author, Speaker, Innovator: It’s Time to Talk Women and Innovation With SITCE Keynote Katrine Marçal With an eye on an innovative future, the 2022 edition of the Singapore International Transport Congress and Exhibition (SITCE) will discuss the latest developments transforming urban mobility. Held in a city where innovation shines through, the world
Bosch Engineering Is Working on Automated Driving in Rail Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 Train Transport of the Future: Bosch Engineering Is Working on Automated Driving in Rail Traffic Mobility Transformation for the Railway Digitalization and automation increase capacity of existing rail network without building new tracksDevelopment focus is on systems and methods for object recognition and classification for partially and fully automated drivingSuccessful collaboration with
Union Pacific Partners with ZTR to Build Hybrid-Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad is partnering with ZTR to build hybrid-electric locomotives for yard operations. The locomotives will be built at Union Pacific’s North Little Rock facility in Arkansas with the first prototype expected to be delivered in late 2023. Five additional units will then arrive in 2024. The new locomotives will be
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
Deutsche Bahn Sets New Recycling Targets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) CEO announced ambitious new recycling targets for 2030 at its Sustainability Forum in Berlin. In an attempt to protect key resources such as concrete and steel, DB plans to bring its use of recycled rail steel up to 45% – double the current target. It also plans to triple
Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Amtrak has announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045. This net-zero target focuses on improving Amtrak’s environmental impact while continuing to safely move passengers across the US. As part of Amtrak’s vision for the future, Amtrak aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across
US: BNSF Orders Four EMD SD70J Locomotives from Progress Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 Progress Rail has been chosen to supply BNSF Railway (BNSF) with four EMD Joule battery-electric locomotives and two charging systems. This order has been supported in part by US grant funding. BNSF Orders four EMD SD70J locomotives from Progress Rail The SD70J units will be delivered in 2024 and will replace BNSF’s diesel
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is currently developing a new multiple-unit train concept for the ‘Next Generation Train’ or NGT for short. This is intended to allow trains to travel at up to 400 kilometers per hour. This
SKF and Televic GSP Aim to Collaborate to Offer Advanced Maintenance Intelligence for Rolling Stock Operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 SKF and Televic GSP Aim to Collaborate to Offer Advanced Maintenance Intelligence for Rolling Stock Operators SKF and Televic GSP have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore the possibilities to collaborate to increase customers’ rolling stock reliability and reduce maintenance costs by providing the next generation condition monitoring and
Televic and SKF Combine Technologies to Benefit the Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Televic GSP and SKF plan to combine their technologies to help the global rail industry reduce their maintenance costs and improve reliability. Televic GSP, the global experts for innovative and reliable railway passenger information and communication systems, and SKF Group, industry leaders for bearing and related products as well as condition monitoring
New Axlebox Design for the Railway Freight Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 New Axlebox Design for the Railway Freight Market SKF has developed a new design for axleboxes to help customers reduce weight and improve the performance of bogies while reducing the environmental impact. The new Y25 axlebox, designed for trains weighing up to 25 tons, complies with industry standards. Including bearing housing, front
A Sneak Peek of InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20220 InnoTrans is back after four long years. And as is established practice, the Monday before the show officially opens is press day, during which members of the media get an industry welcome plus a preview of some of the top innovations in rolling stock. Representatives from the five founding organisations of InnoTrans
Freight Transport by Rail Beats Climate Challenge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Peter Füglistaler, Director Swiss Federal Office of Transport, describes what can be done to improve intermodal supply chains for a greener economy and explains how digital transformation can help achieve sustainable targets, driving the industry to be more competitive. New initiatives promote the shift of freight transport from road to rail
Skeleton’s Supercapacitors to Power CAF’s New Metro Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Skeleton Technologies, the global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, will supply supercapacitors to the metro units Spanish manufacturer CAF will provide to the city of Granada, Spain. Headquartered in Donostia – San Sebastian (Spain), the CAF Power & Automation has been working with Skeleton Technologies since last year. Following a
Save Energy with Yeltech’s Intelligent Points Heating Transformer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Save Energy with Yeltech’s Intelligent Points Heating Transformer Yeltech‘s Eco-track Intelligent Points Heating Transformer (IPHT) is a temperature control system that could save the railway industry up to 50% on the energy currently being used on switch heating systems. Using Yeltech’s smart heating technology, the IPHT can accurately monitor and heat switch
The HÜBNER Group Highlights Its Global Presence and a Wide-Ranging Product Portfolio at Innotrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 The HÜBNER Group Highlights Its Global Presence and a Wide-Ranging Product Portfolio at InnoTrans 2022 – Making Mobility Happen – Today. Tomorrow. Together. The HÜBNER Group will be represented at this year’s InnoTrans in Berlin (20 – 23 September) with two booths. In the indoor area (Hall 1.2, Booth 120), the
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
Polarteknik Receives EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 Polarteknik receives EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability performance ranking in top 5% among over 90,000 rated companies globally. What Is EcoVadis? Ecovadis is a system to provide reliable, globally recognized sustainability ratings and insights, enabling all companies to reduce risk, drive improvement and accelerate sustainability and positive impact on our planet and
New Handheld Algiz RT10 Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 New Handheld Algiz RT10 Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet with Future-Proof Features Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the all-new Algiz RT10, an ultra-rugged 10-inch Android tablet that combines state-of-the-art design and performance with future-proof technology that will maintain its versatile utility through its entire
New Measures and Investments to Promote Transport in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Peter Füglistaler, Director Swiss Federal Office of Transport, explains how important the role of freight transport in Switzerland is: higher than in other Alpine countries, it responds to a specific political mandate and corresponding promotional measures. This approach helps institutions and communities achieve sustainability targets, improve intermodal supply chains, and contribute
Frauscher Remains on the Road to Success with Sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Frauscher Sensor Technology‘s sustainability strategy is again awarded Gold by EcoVadis in 2022 Sustainability is an integral part of Frauscher’s corporate culture, having a particularly high priority in all areas of the company. With a wide range of initiatives, Frauscher is committed to having a positive influence on sustainability at both
Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power and technology leader, is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Alstom Coradia iLint trains are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on
ÖBB and Siemens Mobility Unveil Next-Gen Nightjet Interiors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Siemens Mobility have revealed the interior designs of the next-generation Nightjet sleeping and couchette cars, which focus on improving passenger comfort and privacy. New Nightjet 4-person sleeping compartment © Siemens Mobility The new seven-car Nightjets are made up of two seating cars – a control and multifunction car,
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
The First Physical Rail Infra Forum is Around the Corner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The First Physical Edition of Rail Infra Forum is Around the Corner Sustainable alternatives for diesel trains are currently being developed by almost all major rolling stock manufacturers. In more and more countries, we are witnessing the gradual rollout of battery-hybrid trains, battery trains and even the first trials with hydrogen
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
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
California High-Speed Rail Board Approves Extension Design Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors has approved design contracts for the line’s extension to Merced and Bakersfield. These final Central Valley packages will complete the 171-mile high-speed rail electrified segment, which will eventually connect to the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Merced overpass construction © California High-Speed Rail The approval follows