Switzerland: RBS Orders New RegioExpress Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20240 In Switzerland, Regionalverkehr Bern-Solothurn (RBS) has signed a contract with Stadler for the delivery of 20 new multiple-unit trains. These vehicles are set to operate on the Solothurn-Bern RegioExpress (RE5) line to enhance passenger capacity and comfort. The new new multiple-unit trains for RBS © Stadler The trains will be built at Stadler’s Bussnang
Switzerland: Stadler to Supply Signalling and Rolling Stock to SZU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20240 Stadler Signalling AG has entered a new partnership with Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU) to modernise the railway’s signalling systems by 2034. This marks Stadler’s entry into the Swiss signalling market for standard-gauge railways. Under this agreement, Stadler will modernise SZU’s signalling © SZU As part of SZU’s ‘SZU_4.0’ modernisation programme, Stadler will supply
Switzerland: Stadler to Supply New Locomotives for MOB’s Goldenpass Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20240 Stadler has been contracted to deliver six metre-gauge locomotives to the Montreux Oberland Bernois Railway Company (MOB) in southwest Switzerland. The locomotives, which have been specifically customised for MOB, aim to enhance performance and safety on the operator’s service. The metre-gauge locomotives for passenger services will be used as traction units for
InnoTrans: Stadler to Present Electric Train for the Centovalli Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 4, 20240 At InnoTrans 2024, Stadler will present a tailor-made electric low-floor train for the Centovalli railway in Switzerland. This unit will be one of eight metre-gauge multiple units that will be delivered to Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi (FART). Stadler’s tailor-made train for the Centovalli railway © Stadler The new trains will be designed as three-
Alstom to Supply Twelve Additional Trams to Zurich Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20240 Alstom is set to supply 12 Flexity trams to Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich (VBZ). Building on the company’s initial order of 70 units in 2017, the additional 12 trams are part of an included option of a further 70 vehicles. More than 60 Alstom Flexity trams are already in operation in Zurich © Alstom With more
Stadler Delivers New Trains for Lauterbrunnen-Mürren Mountain Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20240 Stadler has delivered new rolling stock for the Lauterbrunnen-Mürren mountain rail- and cableway (BLM) in Switzerland. From this summer, the new multiple-unit trains will run in mixed operation with existing trains on the renovated line between Grütschalp and Mürren. The new rolling stock arrives for the for the Grütschalp-Mürren adhesion railway © Stadler The
Switzerland: LEB Orders 4 Multiple-Unit Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20240 Swiss rail operator, Lausanne-Echallens-Bercher (LEB) has ordered four additional Be 4/8 multiple-unit trains from Stadler. This order aims to modernise and expand the capacity of LEB’s local public transport offering in the Lausanne and Gros-de-Vaud region. LEB strengthens local transport services with four new tailor-made multiple-unit trains from Stadler © Stadler The units have
Switzerland: Alstom to Service 250 SBB IC2000 Rail Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20240 Alstom has won a service contract to recondition 250 rail cars for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). This order is valued at 62.7 million CHF (64.3 million EUR) and also provides an option to cover an additional 85 units. SBB’s IC2000 double-deck train © SBB Under this contract, Alstom will provide the anti-corrosion sanitation of
Switzerland: SBB Orders 5 Giruno Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20240 SBB has ordered five additional Giruno trains from Stadler to expand its international service from Switzerland to Italy from 2026. This order responds to the increased demand for passenger rail services between the two countries. The Giruno trains are eleven-part electric multi-system multiple units © SBB Giruno trains have been operating between Switzerland and
SBB to Purchase 10 New Trains in the Seetal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced a request for proposals for the supply of ten new single-deck multiple-unit trains for regional services in the Seetal valley. This tender also includes an option for 10 additional vehicles. These vehicles are anticipated to enter service in 2029 to replace 15 ageing GTW articulated railcars
SBB Cargo Opens New Workshop in Chiasso Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 SBB Cargo has opened a new workshop in Chiasso, Switzerland for reprofiling locomotives, freight wagons and multiple units. This milestone follows one and a half years of construction and an investment of more than 12 million CHF (12.5 million EUR). New SBB Cargo workshop opened in Chiasso on 3 November © SBB Cargo The
Stadler’s TRAMLINK Tram Commences Service in Bern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 BERNMOBIL has officially commenced regular services of the new Stadler TRAMLINK vehicles in Bern, Switzerland. This follows a 2019 order for 20 bi-directional vehicles and 7 one-way vehicles to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. Under this contract, the first Stadler TRAMLINK was officially handed over to BERNMOBIL on 28 October 2023
Geneva Airport Connected to Swiss Air Rail Route Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20230 Swiss International Air Lines passengers traveling via Lausanne, Freiburg or Bern train stations now have the choice of connecting to Zurich or Geneva Airport. This is thanks to an expansion of the Air Rail route network in collaboration with SBB. Swiss and SBB Swiss Air Rail Route As with all Swiss Air Rail
SBB Announces 3-Year Construction Delay for Ligerz Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20230 SBB has announced that the Ligerz Tunnel is now scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2029, three years later than originally planned. This is due to objections and appeals in the tender process, as well as a required change in the construction plan due to additional environmental requirements. Preparatory construction
SBB to Renovate Hauenstein Base Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20230 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has confirmed that it will commence renovation work on the Hauenstein Base Tunnel on 3 September. This project aims to ensure the continuity of safe and efficient rail operations throughout the tunnel for the next 25 years. The work will include the renovation and renewal of the tunnel
Gotthard Base Tunnel to Remain Closed Following Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20230 SBB has announced that the repair of the Gotthard Base Tunnel will take several months following the derailment of a freight train on 10 August. This significant closure time is due to the damage being greater than initially estimated, and thus requiring complex repair work. The derailed freight wagons severely damage rails
Switzerland: SBB Awards Contract to Construct Ligerz Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20230 SBB has awarded a contract to ARGE IBD, a joint venture led by Implenia in partnership with Bernasconi and De Luca, for the construction of the Ligerz Tunnel Lot 2. This contract is valued at 220 million CHF (230 million EUR). Its scope includes the construction of a 2.1-kilometre-long double-track tunnel, of
Network Rail and SBB to Collaborate on Deploying AI Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20230 Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SBB to collaborate on deploying technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) on the railway. The agreement marks the first step in Network Rail’s plan to strengthen ties with international railway operators by sharing knowledge and best practice. The agreement was signed by
First of 60 New Stadler IR-DOSTO Trains to Enter Service for SBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20230 Starting on 17 July, the first of the 60 new inter-regional double-decker IR-DOSTO trains, made by Stadler, will enter service in Switzerland. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) ordered the 60 additional IR-DOSTO trains from Stadler for around EUR 1.3 billion two years ago. This was an option on an existing contract. These new
Alstom to Compensate SBB for Delayed Delivery of Long-Distance Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20230 SBB and Alstom have reached an agreement for Alstom to compensate SBB for the delayed delivery of its long-distance double-decker fleet. The value of this compensation roughly equates to the cost of six long-distance double-decker trains. SBB’s FV-Dosto double-decker trains are now some of the most reliable units in its fleet In summer
Switzerland: Aargau Verkehr Orders 5 Stadler Trains for WSB Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20230 Aargau Verkehr has ordered five low-floor ABe 4/8 Saphir II multiple unit trains for the use on the Wynental and Suhrentalbahn (WSB) railway in Aargau, Switzerland. The oldest trains operating on the WSB network are due to be replaced in 2026. Aargau Verkehr has ordered five modern trains from Stadler to
Stader to Retrofit DB Netz Maintenance Vehicles with GUARDIA ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20230 Stadler has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn (DB) Netz to retrofit up to 80 maintenance and track service vehicles with its GUARDIA ETCS Baseline 3.6.0 train control system, after winning the Europe-wide tender. This will increase the reliability, efficiency and safety of the vehicles, as the latest iteration of ETCS
Switzerland: 38 Stadler TRAMLINK Trams to Expand Geneva’s Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20220 Stadler and Transports publics genevois (TPG) have signed a contract for the supply of 38 TRAMLINK trams in Geneva, alongside the option for up to 25 additional vehicles. The TRAMLINK trams will operate on TPG’s upcoming network expansion, with the first of the new vehicles scheduled to start operations in 2025. Rendering
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
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
Everything’s Not Lost If You Have Built the Wrong Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 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: Countries like Japan and Switzerland have long shown that you can develop your existing infrastructure into something more suitable. RM Transit‘s video points
Switzerland: Stadler Signs Contract to Supply 10 TRAMLINK Trams to Lausanne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Stadler will supply Transports publics de la région lausannoise (tl) 10 TRAMLINK trams. The contract also includes the supply of spare parts and related tools. Stadler to supply 10 TRAMLINK trams to Lausanne © Stadler The fully accessible trams will operate on the new tram line between Lausanne and Renens in Switzerland. The high-capacity, low-floor
Rhaetian Railway’s Achieves World Record Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20220 On Saturday, 29 October, Rhaetian Railway successfully made its world record attempt at being the longest passenger train in the world, travelling on the UNESCO World Heritage route from the Albula Tunnel in Preda to the famous Landwasser Viaduct near Filisur. Rhaetian Railway first announced that it would be making such
European DAC Day Conference Brings Migration a Step Closer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 On 25 October, the European Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) Day conference took place in Prague, where attendees discussed how operational DAC migration could be achieved across Europe by 2030. The conference was opened and moderated by Dr Libor Lochman, DAC Ambassador for the Central, South and Eastern European region, and attended
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
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
Dutch Railways to Retrofit ViRM Fleet with Siemens Mobility ETCS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Dutch Railways (NS Group N.V), has chosen Siemens Mobility to retrofit 176 of its ViRM trains with the latest ETCS Level 2 technology. Siemens Mobility to retrofit the Dutch National Railways ViRM fleet with ETCS technology © Siemens Mobility This will enable the fleet to operate more efficiently for the remainder of its
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
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,
deugro Appoints Diana Kaufmann as President Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Hanau, Germany, September 1, 2022 – Effective today, Diana Kaufmann has been appointed President Central Europe, Global Risk Management and HR Development for deugro. Throughout her career, Diana Kaufmann has acquired a wide range of skills and experience that makes her an excellent candidate for the position of President. In addition
Switzerland: New Fire and Rescue Vehicles Inaugurated for Vereina Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 The Rhaetian Railway (RhB) has inaugurated two new fire and rescue vehicles (LöReF) for use in the Vereina tunnel in eastern Switzerland. Developed by Müller Technologie, the new vehicles were handed over to the local fire brigades at a special event this week. New fire and rescue vehicles handed over to the
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.
First of New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Roll Off Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Stadler has completed its first two Class 555 metro trains for Nexus, the owner and operator of Tyne and Wear Metro. The new Class 555 Metro trains at the Stadler factory in Switzerland Nexus’s contract with Stadler, valued at 300m GBP (350.5m EUR | 376.25m USD), is for 46 metro trains. These
Development of Multifunctional Day/Night Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The R&D project Day/Night Train (TANA) was launched in June 2022. It is funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action in the Mobility of the Future funding line, managed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). An Austrian/Swiss research team led by the Vienna-based company netwiss OG is looking
SBB Cargo Leases 35 New Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 SBB Cargo has leased 35 new Vectron AC locomotives from manufacturer Siemens Mobility in order to modernise its fleet. The leasing period will begin in 2024 and will run for eight years. SBB Cargo said it was leasing the new locomotives as they would guarantee high vehicle availability and therefore reliable
ÖBB and DB Present New Nightjet Couchette Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a modernised couchette car for ÖBB’s Nightjet service in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. As part of the upgrade programme, ÖBB has converted 22 passenger cars from its existing Nightjet train fleet into multifunctional couchette cars that will enhance passenger comfort. The upgraded couchette cars are
SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 SüdLeasing GmbH has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on behalf of SBB Cargo International. The new locomotives will be equipped with Siemens Mobility’s XLoad package, which has been developed to improve traction performance and carry greater trailer loads. With this package, trains on the North-South Corridor will be able
Switzerland: RhB to Attempt World Record for Longest Passenger Train this October Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 This autumn the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) will attempt to beat the world record for the longest passenger train. If successful, this will be entered into the Guinness Book of Records, replacing The Ghan, an Australian weekly sleeper service that runs between Adelaide and Darwin in Australia. At peak times The Ghan can
Switzerland: SBB Orders 7 Additional Stadler Giruno Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 The Swiss rail operator SBB has ordered seven additional Giruno trains from manufacturer Stadler. SBB wishes to expand its international offering into Germany, most likely from 2026. To do that, its trains need to have the ability to run on Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed network, which the Giruno trains deliver. The seven
SBB and Stadler Sign Contract for Largest Order in Swiss Rail History Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Thurbo, RegionAlps and Stadler have finally signed their framework agreement for up to 510 single-decker FLIRT multiple units. SBB and Stadler Sign Contract for Largest Order in Swiss Rail History © Stadler This follows on from months of delays caused by an appeal against the award – the
Swiss Court Upholds SBB Contract with Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20220 Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court has dismissed Alstom’s appeal against the award of a Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), Thurbo and RegionAlps contract to Stadler. Stadler’s FLIRT model is a single-decker multiple unit for local and long-distance services © Stadler Last October Stadler was awarded a framework agreement for 286 single-deck FLIRT multiple units worth approximately
Missing: 20 Centimetres – Raising Rails for Accessibility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Missing: 20 Centimetres – Raising Rails for Accessibility The rails in Israel’s Ra’anana station are about 20 centimetres too low. Three options to raise them. Even in Switzerland, not all trains and stations are step-free. © SBB In Switzerland, we are used to climbing one or more steps between the platform and the train
Major landmark reached in ETCS testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre at Melton Mowbray has carried out its first tests of a train retrofitted with the digital European Train Control System, in preparation for the eventual installation of ETCS on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line. The train was a Class
Stadler to Supply Bernese Oberland Railway with New Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Berner Oberland-Bahnen AG has ordered six three-car ABeh 4/8 multiple units from Stadler Bussnang AG to expand the Bernese Oberland Railway’s existing fleet of rolling stock. The Bernese Oberland Railway is a narrow-gauge mountain railway that connects several popular resort towns in Switzerland. Local operator, Berner Oberland-Bahnen has announced that Stadler will
SWISS and SBB Strengthen Partnership with SWISS Air Rail Announcement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and SBB Swiss Federal Railways are expanding and renaming their intermodal rail/air travel product formally known as Airtrain. SWISS and SBB intensify their strategic partnership: Munich-Zurich Airport to be the first international ‘SWISS Air Rail © SWISS The renamed SWISS Air Rail will add Munich Hauptbahnhof to its
Digital Automatic Coupling Passes Practical Tests in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 Positive interim results have been reported from the European test run of a Deutsche Bahn (DB) freight train equipped with digital automatic couplers. The test train is part of a 13-million-euro (13.69m USD) research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) aimed at introducing EU-wide
Strong Digital Technologies for a Unified European Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 The ERA helps overcome challenges by applying digital technology for passengers and freight to achieve a unified European rail network. Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways, highlights the important contribution digital technology can bring to the achievement of a more sustainable European rail system; the ERA
Switzerland: Construction underway on Ligerz Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Construction is now underway on the Ligerz tunnel in Bern, Switzerland. This is part of a project to eliminate a bottleneck between La Neuveville and Twann: a 4.5-kilometre-long section of single track and the last of its kind on the southern Jura line. The future western Ligerz tunnel portal. © SBB By expanding this
Austria: ÖBB Orders 41 KISS Double Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker trains. The order is made up of 20 six-car and 21 four-car EMUs and valued at approximately 600 million euros (653.55m USD). Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker
Switzerland: BLS to Operate Mika Trains in the Lucerne West Region from 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Private Swiss rail operator BLS has agreed with transport authority Verkehrsverbund Luzern (VVL) to begin operating MIKA (Stadler FLIRT) trains in the Lucerne West region from December 2024. Stadler FLIRT ‘MIKA’ for BLS © BLS The MIKA (modern, innovative, compact, all-round) trains will begin operation on the RE line Lucerne-Wolhusen-Langnau i.E.-Bern and the
Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik Partner for One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Partnership Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik have agreed to intensify their partnership so that they are able to provide a complete one-stop shop in testing and approval services of new and modernised rail vehicles and infrastructure across European territories. After 10
Digital Automatic Coupling Testing Continues in Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Testing of digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues this month with trials by SBB Cargo in Switzerland. This brings the sector closer to achieving its goal of replacing manual coupling with automatic coupling by 2030. Testing of a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues with trials by SBB
Nautiz X41 Rugged Handheld Gets an Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has announced an operating system upgrade to Android 11 for the Nautiz X41 rugged handheld today. The Nautiz X41 is a compact and light-weight rugged handheld, designed for efficient field data collection and communication. In addition to a touchscreen, the Nautiz X41
Court Clears Stadler to Deliver on Austrian Federal Railways Tender Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) has today once again chosen Stadler to supply 186 double-decker trains. Last year, Alstom raised an issue with the Austrian Federal Administrative Court regarding an issue with Stadler’s qualified electronic signature. As a result, the court declared the contract null and void and Austrian Federal Railways re-tendered
Harsco Rail Delivers 12 Carrier Wagons to SBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 Harsco Rail Delivers 12 Carrier Wagons to SBB We are happy to announce that by the end of last year, we delivered the first 12 carrier wagons to our customer SBB CFF FFS. This delivery is part of a fleet of 59 maintenance vehicles that Harsco Rail built for SBB to
New Reading Light for More Comfort in the Railjet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 New Reading Light for More Comfort in the Railjet The product, which consists of three individual parts, offers major advantages in terms of replacement and maintenance With a top speed of 230 kilometers per hour, the Railjet connects the whole of Austria and also takes passengers directly to Germany, Italy, Hungary, the
A Test Train Equipped with Digital Automatic Couplers Has Embarked on Its Journey across Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 A train equipped with digital automatic couplers had departed on a practical test journey that will continue for several months. The German Federal Minister for Transport, Dr Volker Wissing, was there to give the train a symbolic departure signal at the start of its journey across Europe. Digital automatic coupling is being
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies WLAN-Controlled Lifting Jack System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20210 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies WLAN-Controlled Lifting Jack System for the Maintenance of the Latest Multiple-Unit Trains at BLS’s Modernised Plant in Spiez, Switzerland BLS, a railway operating company in Switzerland, has equipped the modernised plant in Spiez with lifting jacks from Pfaff Verkehrstechnik for the maintenance of the latest generation of multiple
Stadler to Take Over Signalling Expert BBR Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20210 Stadler is taking over German company BBR Verkehrstechnik GmbH (BBR) and its group companies in order to expand its signalling expertise. Stadler’s strategic goal is to become a stronger provider of modern signalling equipment and be driving force behind digitalising the rail industry. Last month, Stadler acquired Swiss company BÄR Bahnsicherung
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
Double Tracks to Enable Half-Hourly Services between Biel and Basel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20210 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has applied for a building permit to expand the railway line between Grellingen and Duggingen to double tracks. The graphic shows the section of the route on which the railway line is to be expanded to consist of two lanes This project is part of the federal
BLT Signs Contract for 25 Stadler TINA Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20210 Baselland Transport (BLT) and Stadler have signed a contract for the manufacture and delivery of 25 TINA (total integrated low-floor drive) trams. This comes nine months after the award was first announced. Stadler TINA tram © Stadler The trams will be built at Stadler’s Bussnang, Switzerland plant, with the first going into service in
Germany Must Speed Up Rail Network Electrification says Transport Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20210 Germany is lagging behind the rest of Europe when it comes to rail network electrification. This is according to non-profit transport alliance Allianz pro Schiene, which has noted that at 61% electrification, Germany is significantly behind other European countries such as Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden, which have achieved between
Stadler Wins Largest Tender in Swiss Rail History Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), in association with Thurbo and RegionAlps, has awarded Stadler a framework agreement for up to 510 new single-decker FLIRT multiple units. This is the largest tender is Swiss rail history. Stadler’s FLIRT model is a single-decker multiple unit for local and long-distance services © Stadler The initial order is for
Celebrating the European Year of Rail – The Connecting Europe Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20210 TRAKO is currently taking place in Gdansk, Poland and one of the VIP guests today is the Connecting Europe Express. In 2020 the European Commission proposed that 2021 be designated the European Year of Rail, which the European Parliament and Council approved in December. The EU wishes to promote the use of
Swiss News Broadcaster Accuses SBB Trains of Being ‘Covid Catapults’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 It would therefore seem that the ‘Covid catapult’ headline was quite misleading. However, there is still the question of the elevated carbon dioxide level measured by Blick TV. Train operating company SBB said that the air-conditioning units in the Bombardier-built DOSTO trains continuously measure the carbon dioxide levels in every carriage.
Transport for Wales’ FLIRTS Begin Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20210 New trains being built as part of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) transformation plans have begun testing in Europe. FLIRT from Sandro © Transport for Wales The 35 fast light intercity and regional trains (FLIRTs), built by Stadler, are now being tested in Switzerland. They will later be transferred to south Wales for testing
BLS Puts First MIKA Trains into Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20210 Private Swiss rail operator BLS will put its first MIKA (Stadler FLIRT) trains into service. From 10 May the first MIKA trains will operate on the route between Bern and Neuchâtel. The new rolling stock will allow BLS to gradually replace older vehicles. This order is the largest rolling stock order
The Rhaetian Railway’s New Capricorn Train Wins Design Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 The Capricorn train, procured by Rhaetian Railway (RhB) and manufactured by Stadler, has won a renowned design prize. RhB is currently acquiring 56 four-car multiple units from Stadler that it will operate in portion working. It is the largest rolling stock order in the history of RhB. The multiple units, equipped
Swiss Federal Railways Orders 60 Double-Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20210 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has ordered 60 double-decker trains from Stadler. This order is worth around 1.3 billion CHF (1.18 billion euros). SBB is aiming to expand capacity in order to offer more regional services while adhering to accessibility requirements. This order is an option from an existing contract. 41 of
Stadler FLIRT Akku Battery Train Demonstrates 185km Range Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 Stadler’s offering in the battery-powered rolling stock market, the FLIRT Akku has demonstrated a guaranteed range of 185km, even in energy-intensive conditions, it has been found following a three-year research period. Starting in 2018, Stadler launched a research project into developing and testing battery technologies for rolling stock. The project was
BLS Puts Measures in Place Following ‘Unusual Braking Behaviour’ of Its MUTZ Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20210 Private Swiss train operator BLS says it is putting in place immediate measures after the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) discovered unusual braking behaviour in the MUTZ trains. After receiving this information, BLS implemented several measures to ensure the trains can operate safely. It is working with the vehicle manufacturer,
New European Rail Freight Connection between Belgium and Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20210 A new rail freight connection between Antwerp in Belgium and the rail freight terminal ‘Wien Süd’, owned by Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) has been set up, with the first shuttle arriving a few days ago. ÖBB Terminal Wien Süd, Austria © OEBB Terminal Service Austria (TSA), which operates OEBB Infrastructure’s seven terminals, received
Commission Proposes Shift2Rail Successor to European Council and Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20210 The European Commission has officially announced the successor to the current Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking – Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking – as part of a proposal that would see the creation of ten new European Partnerships under the Horizon Europe programme. All ten of these partnerships share the objective of delivering a
Stadler to Deliver New EMUs for Ticino’s Centovalli Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20210 Stadler has won a contract to supply eight electric multiple units for the Centovalli railway (also known as the Valle Vigezzo railway in Italy) that connects Domodossola in Italy with Locarno in Switzerland. The new electric trains will replace the existing rolling stock on the line starting in 2023. The contract
Ceneri Base Tunnel Officially Open Completing the NRLA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20200 The Ceneri Base Tunnel in Switzerland, the last section of the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA) to be built, started operating regular timetable services on Sunday, 13 December. In September the SBB took over the tunnel and is now responsible for its maintenance and train operations. Test services got
Zurich to Get 40 Additional FLEXITY Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20200 Zurich received its first FLEXITY in November 2019, when it underwent testing on the network. It then entered passenger service in October 2020. The FLEXITY for Zurich is fully low-floor. The doors are wider to make the trams more accessible. To increase the energy-efficiency of the trams they have been equipped
First Remote EUROLOCKING Successfully Put into Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20200 On the weekend of 28-29 November 2020, a remote EUROLOCKING interlocking system was successfully put into operation for the first time at Transports Publics Fribourgeois (TPF) in Vuadens. First remote EUROLOCKING successfully put into operation © BÄR Bahnsicherung It is especially characterised since it only has an object controller for signals, points and
Experts in Advanced Reliable Electrical Connections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20200 Flexible Connection for Telecommunications Well-known suppliers of infrastructure and onboard equipment rely on the Stäubli connectors. When it comes to providing reliable service for voice and data communications from the driver cockpits in metros, trams and trains to the control centres advanced telecommunication equipment is implemented. These systems receive and transmit
IGW Romania Loves Local Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20200 One of the many things the coronavirus pandemic has taught us is the importance of local production. After all, the global economy has taken significant hits due to supply chains (partially) shutting down. That’s why we are especially fond of the new project that IGW Romania will be contributing to.
Colorado Cog Railway Renovation Reaches Halfway Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20200 The renovation of The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway has reached its halfway milestone, prior to its expected reopening in May 2021. The total length of the line is 9 miles. It was originally built in 1891. Reaching 14,115 feet, it is the highest railway line in the US.
Handheld Appoints New Director of Purchasing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20200 Handheld’s lineup of rugged tablets and PDAs is specifically developed for field workers in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and tablets. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions
Living the highlife Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones discovered on a recent visit to the Lucerne region. EVERY year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine
Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Rigibahnen No. 22 leaves Rigi Staffel, heading back down the mountain towards Vitznau, with an afternoon service on January 9. This is one of the line’s most recent railcars, dating from 1986. BEN JONES Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones
Passenger Train in Ceneri Base Tunnel Evacuated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20200 The first commercial passenger test trips in the Ceneri Base Tunnel began on 14 September. The first trip through the tunnel, the 6:04am departure from Chiasso, went off without a hitch. The second train, which left Zurich for 7:10am and was headed towards Milan got stuck in the tunnel because of
BLS and Stadler Roll Out Latest-Generation FLIRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20200 The first of 58 new trains for BLS is ready and Stadler and BLS have presented the new generation of FLIRT to the public for the first time. As part of the roll-out the new trains were named MIKA. They are to replace three older vehicle types in order to secure
The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20200 The President of Switzerland, Simonetta Sommaruga, together with Member of the Swiss Federal Council Ignazio Cassis and the President of the Council of State for Ticino, Norman Gobbi, officially opened the Ceneri Base Tunnel on 4 September. This marks the completion of the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA), which
NRLA Ceneri Base Tunnel: Update and Timeline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20200 The Ceneri Base Tunnel is scheduled to become operational at the end of 2020 and it is the third largest railway tunnel project in Switzerland after the Gotthard and the Lötschberg Base Tunnels. Work on the Ceneri Base Tunnel is on schedule and in total, almost 90 percent of the railway
SBB Receives Authorisation for Ceneri Base Tunnel Trial Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20200 Three weeks before the opening ceremony of the Ceneri Base Tunnel on 4 September 2020, the Swiss Federal Transport Office (BAV) has issued the authorisation for trial operations in the tunnel to SBB. These test trips will take place between September and December 2020 with commercial passenger and freight trains. The
Lötschberg Base Tunnel Upgrade Enters Next Stage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20200 The planning for the Lötschberg Base Tunnel, the first of the base tunnels on the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA) to open, has entered the next stage. Starting on 17 August 2020, the details of the construction project to upgrade the track through the Lötschberg Base Tunnel so that
First Battery Electric Shunter in Operation for Rhaetian Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20200 The Geaf 2/2 shunting locomotives will primarily operate under electric traction (OLE). They are also equipped with a traction battery, which will allow the locomotives to operate on non-electrified tracks. Lithium-ion batteries have become sufficiently advanced that they are now a suitable alternative to diesel locomotives in shunting operations. Compared
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
BLS to Refurbish Lötschberg Base Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20200 Swiss passenger and freight rail operator BLS will refurbish the Lötschberg Base Tunnel following water and sand ingress earlier this year. The Lötschberg Base Tunnel, the first of the base tunnels on the New Rail Link through the Alps (NRLA) to open (2007), suffered water and sand ingress in March this