On the Kärnten side the last remaining tunnel-boring machine (TBM) ‘Kora’ is working on the final kilometre to complete the second breakthrough. On the Styrian side, meanwhile, the interior fit-out is progressing full steam ahead; around 40 percent of the inner shell is already complete. The breakthrough of the second
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Latvia Hosts 5th Track Access Charges Summit
More accessible stations planned with £20m fund
ANOTHER 124 stations are set to become more accessible, after the Department for Transport confirmed funding of £20 million to pay for upgrades. The fund is part of a £300 million commitment which was announced in principle by the DfT in 2019. The stations on the latest list will be gaining accessible
Türkiye’den Nahçıvan’a demiryolu ve doğalgaz desteği
Türkiye-Azerbaycan Yüksek Düzeyli Stratejik İşbirliği Konseyi 8. Toplantısı Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ve Azerbaycan Cumhurbaşkanı İlham Aliyev’in başkanlığında 25 Şubat’ta Bakü’de gerçekleşti. İki ülke arasında, vize muafiyeti, güvenlik işbirliği , askeri mali işbirliği, enerji ve madencilik, tercihli ticaret anlaşmaları ile Kars-Nahçivan demiryolu hattı projesine ilişkin mutabakat zaptının da bulunduğu pek
OEBB Makes Neulengbach Station Accessible
Another central component will the tactile guidance system for the visually impaired. OEBB will further install new platform roofs and waiting rooms on both platforms, which will protect passengers from heat, the cold, rain, snowfall and wind, making their dwell time more pleasant overall. The existing access routes for passengers and the
6 Important Rail Industry Innovation Ideas for 2020
1. Augmented Reality and Holographic Projection for Rail Augmented reality (AR) was something that’s been in the pipeline for the rail industry for several years. It took some major steps forward a few years ago when Keolis Commuter Services launched smart glasses that allowed staff in the field to transmit images
ENSCO’s Rail Division Opens Office in Colorado Springs
ENSCO Rail’s Colorado Springs office © ENSCO Rail ENSCO, Inc. ENSCO, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiaries represent a $140 million international technology enterprise, headquartered in the Washington, D.C., area. For more than 50 years, the ENSCO group of companies has been providing engineering, science and advanced technology solutions that guarantee mission success,
Industry Insider Week 8 2020 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
DB Regio Mitte Modernises Double-Decker Trains | Rolling Stock DB Regio Mitte will modernise 54 Bombardier Twindexx double-decker trains that operate on the Frankfurt-Limburg connection on the RE20 and RB22 services. Three of these 54 trains have already returned to passenger service. Deutsche Bahn says that all 54 will have been
SBB ICN Intercity Tilting Trains to Undergo Full Refurbishment
SBB will modernise its entire fleet of ICN Intercity Tilting Trains, making this the largest vehicle refurbishment programme for long-distance rolling stock in the history of SBB. The 44 Intercity Tilting Trains were delivered to SBB between 1999 and 2005. Now, after they have each travelled an average of six million
Rerailing a Metro in a Tunnel
Situation The Dutch municipal transportation company GVB provides public transportation in and around Amsterdam. Some 850,000 people use GVB metro, tram or ferry services on a daily basis. The new Amsterdam metro line 52, also known as the North/South line, was opened in 2018. This metro line runs from Amsterdam North under
Socomec: Big Data Centre Tech, in Size XS
Infinite Protection – for Every Load – with Universal Compatibility Global power management expert, Socomec, is launching a pioneering UPS solution that makes the latest advances in mid & high power UPS technology more accessible – across all applications – than ever before. With more than 20 years of experience in developing
Unipart Rail Supports Network Rail SigX20 Event
Unipart Rail were pleased to support Network Rail’s Signalling Innovations Group (SIG) at their recent ‘Innovating for Resilience’ conference SIG-X20 at Brunel’s Iconic Passenger Shed at Bristol Temple Meads. The Unipart Rail team, along with Unipart Dorman and Park Signalling showcased a range of products to support the CP6 Rail resilience
Ceneri Base Tunnel Gets Go-Ahead for Test Operations
The approval issued by BAV to AlpTransit Gotthard AG is confirmation that traction power equipment can be switched on and test operations can begin. Following the final preparatory works, ATG will perform these tests between March and the end of August. The tests will check that all the relevant systems
Tube services hit by strike linked to dispute over timetable changes
Photo: Nick Ansell/PA Wire London Underground drivers are starting strikes on Friday in a dispute over timetable changes, causing travel misery for passengers. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport on the Bakerloo line will walk out for 24 hours at noon and again from noon on Sunday. The union said it had made
21 February: news in brief
Network Rail issues weather warning for north west MORE wet weather is forecast in the North West and Cumbria this weekend, and Network Rail is advising passengers to check before they travel. Heavy rain has already caused flooding in several places on the West Coast and Cumbrian Coast Lines, and Storms
HS2 releases new images of Old Oak Common station
Photo: HS2/PA Wire HS2 has released new images and designs of its west London station. Old Oak Common will have six high-speed platforms and eight platforms for conventional trains such as Crossrail and services to Wales and the west of England. The platforms will be linked by a bridge while the station concourse
Doğu Ekspresi ile kar diyarına rüya gibi yolculuk
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) Taşımacılık AŞ'nin en uzun rotalarından Doğu Ekspresi'nin Ankara-Kars seferine kışın katılan yolcular, kar beyazının süslediği eşsiz manzaralar içinde masalsı yolculuk yapıyor. TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ'nin son yıllarda oldukça rağbet gören seferlerinden Doğu Ekspresi'nin Ankara-Kars rotasıda, özellikle kış aylarında yer bulmak neredeyse imkansız. Misafirlerini 25 saatlik yolculukta, güzergahtaki eşsiz
‘Mammoth task’ completed as Overground line reopens
Polarteknik Oy Acquires Train Door Solutions Ltd
Polarteknik Oy, based in Huittinen, Finland, provides door systems, partition walls and components for leading railway OEM manufacturers such as Hitachi, Bombardier, Siemens, Alstom and Stadler. Polarteknik has been supplying door systems for the UK market for more than 20 years and has worked closely with Train Door Solutions since
Alstom moves ahead with Bombardier takeover
Updated 12.50 18 Feb. CANADIAN train builder Bombardier is to be taken over by Alstom of France. Bombardier has a number of rail-related sites in Britain, including its Derby train factory where 2,000 people are employed. Bombardier also has several maintenance depots in this country which it operates on behalf of train
Alstom takeover of Bombardier is agreed
CANADIAN train and plane builder Bombardier is to be taken over by French train-builder Alstom. In a statement issued late this afternoon, Alstom says it has: ‘signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in view of the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation. Post-transaction,
Alstom to Equip 19 ICE 1 Trains with ETCS
Deutsche Bahn AG has commissioned Alstom to retrofit 19 first-generation ICE trains (ICE 1) with the latest ETCS signalling technology. The contract is worth in excess of 10 million euros (10.8 million USD). Alstom says it will complete it by September 2021. Alstom has previously retrofitted 39 ICE 1 trains for
Alstom Confirms Bombardier Acquisition Rumours
Alstom has released a statement responding to rumours that it was in acquisition talks with Bombardier. It confirmed it was exploring this option but did not give anything further away at this time. This is the latest attempt by European rail companies to combine forces in the face of growing Chinese
Government to stop awarding traditional rail franchises
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that traditional rail franchises based on a profit motive from collecting the ticket revenue, allied with a limited amount of commercial freedom, are about to come to an end. He said the details will be outlined in Keith Williams’ Rail Review, which has been delayed
Green Light for Panama Metro Line 2 Extension
The ministers also agreed to a 1.5 million PAB (1.4 million euros | 1.5 million USD) contract between Metro de Panamá and the consortium consisting of Thales SIX GTS France SAS and Sofratesa de Panama. This contract is for the preventive and corrective maintenance of the telecommunications equipment for Line
Storm Dennis: Rail passengers urged to check before travelling due to floods
Storm Dennis is continuing to cause transport chaos as train lines and roads are blocked by flooding and fallen trees. Network Rail is assessing the repairs needed to reopen parts of the railway damaged by torrential downpours and strong winds over the weekend. CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, South Western Railway, Southern, Thameslink and Transport for Wales
Getting Derailed Tamping Machines Back on Track
Alstom reveals Bombardier takeover talks
THE French train-builder Alstom has confirmed this morning that it is holding discussions about a possible acquisition of Canadian-based Bombardier Transportation, which has a number of sites in Britain including the Litchurch Lane works in Derby. Alstom has made only a brief statement, but it does suggest that an outright purchase
Ombudsmandan hızlı tren raporu: Emniyet kemeri korumaz
Ombudsman'ın Meclis'e sunduğu 2019 yılı raporunda, kemer talebiyle ilgili yapılan incelemede, "Büyük bir kaza durumunda, özellikle emniyet kemeri bağladıkları için yolcuların yaralanmalara karşı daha savunmasız kaldığı ve tehlikeden kaçamadıklarının gözlemlendiği, yapılan çalışmalarda emniyet kemerinin takılmasından ziyade tren kazası sırasında yolcuların güvenliğini arttırmak için geliştirilmiş koltuk tasarımının daha etkili olduğu sonucuna
Scrap dealers targeted as railway metal thefts cost taxpayers £1.4m
Scrap metal dealer visits February 2020. Photo: Network Rail Scrap yards in Greater Manchester are being visited by Network Rail and the British Transport Police to ensure dealers are not trading stolen metal. Latest figures reveal more than 400 incidents of metal theft on the railway between London Euston and Carlisle in the
Passengers warned of rail disruptions as Storm Dennis approaches
Tree blocking all lines at Four Ashes in Staffordshire. Photo: Network Rail Following Storm Ciara last weekend, Storm Dennis is forecast to hit Britain this Saturday and Sunday. Dennis is likely to disrupt some rail journeys between London Euston, the West Midlands and Chilterns, Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire and Cumbria. With river levels high,
En yatırımcı KİT yine TCDD olacak
Kamu İktisadi Teşebbüsleri (KİT), bu yıl 24 milyar 316 milyon 672 bin liralık yatırım yapacak. KİT'ler arasında en fazla yatırımı, bu yıl da TCDD gerçekleştirecek. AA muhabirinin, 2020 Yılı Yatırım Programı'ndan yaptığı derlemeye göre, geçen yıl 13 milyar 765 milyon 642 bin lira olan yatırım ödeneği, bu yıl 24 milyar 316
Ulaştırmada aslan payı demir yolunun
AA muhabirinin, 2020 Yılı Yatırım Programı'ndan yaptığı derlemeye göre, Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı ödeneklerinin yüzde 42,43'ü demir yolu yatırımlarına harcanacak. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolu İşletmesine (TCDD) 8 milyar 452 milyon lira, Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığınca gerçekleştirilecek diğer demir yolu projelerine 1,6 milyar lira, TCDD Taşımacılık AŞ'ye 600 milyon lira olmak üzere
Dutch Premiere: Train with ATO Carries Passengers
From the Archive: Britain joins the European high-speed network
TransPennine Express under pressure, as performance targets are set
TRANSPORT for the North has given TransPennine Express new, strict public performance targets, after months of cancellations and other problems. The decision comes only a few days since rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris warned that the Department for Transport was prepared to take action. He told MPs on 4 February: ‘We have been
Long-awaited Oakervee HS2 review is published
► Primary advantage is capacity, not speed► Costs remain uncertain, particularly for later phases► HS2 must be part of national rail network► Frequency should drop to 14tph, perhaps 16tph later THE review of HS2 from former HS2 chairman Doug Oakervee has been published, to coincide with the Prime Minister’s statement to
Why does snow stop trains running?
Danish State Railways Orders Talgo 230 Trainsets
Talgo says one of the reasons it won the contract following an international competitive tender was because its trains are both lightweight and efficient. The trains for Danish State Railways will be based on the Talgo 230 intercity platform, a model already selected by German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn
Storm Ciara travel disruptions set to continue
Danny Lawson/PA Wire Parts of the UK continue to brace for blizzards and up to 20cm of snow in the wake of Storm Ciara, with travel disruptions set to continue. Trains, flights and ferries all saw cancellations and delays on Sunday, while drivers faced treacherous conditions with floodwater, fallen trees and other
Franchise crisis deepens with ‘£20m shortfall’ at c2c
Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts
UK: Infrastructure manager Network Rail has awarded CP6 signalling contracts worth several billion GBP to make the rail network more reliable. The signalling contracts will be delivered over the course of Control Period 6, Network Rail’s current five-year budget cycle. The works will improve the reliability of the signalling systems and
DfT defends record of dealing with SWR
THE Department for Transport has been accused of leaving staff and passengers ‘in limbo’ as uncertainty continues over the future of the South Western Railway franchise. SWR made a loss of £137 million last year, and transport secretary Grant Shapps has warned that the present operation is ‘not sustainable’. On 22 January
Alstom Wins Contract for Coradia Continental BEMUs
Alstom will manufacture, deliver and maintain 11 Coradia Continental battery-electric trains (BEMUs) for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS), with the support of Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL), the two authorities responsible for the Leipzig-Chemnitz route for which the new trains are intended. The contract is worth around 100 million euros (110 million
Handheld Launches New Ultra-Rugged Android Tablet for Tough Environments
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the new Algiz RT8 — an ultra-rugged 8-inch Android tablet that makes field work faster and more efficient. The new Algiz RT8 ultra-rugged tablet is prepared for whatever the outside environment delivers — extreme temperatures, vibration, drops, water, and dust.
ADLINK to Present World’s First MXM GPU Module Based on NVIDIA Turing Architecture at Embedded World
Delivering Performance Enhancements for Mission-Critical Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence with NVIDIA Quadro RTX ADLINK Technology, a global leader in edge computing, will showcase the world’s first MXM GPU modules powered by NVIDIA® Quadro® RTX™ embedded GPUs featuring the NVIDIA Turing™ architecture and longevity support for embedded applications. ADLINK’s MXM GPU modules can deliver
Industry Insider Week 5 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 5 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress | Science & Technology ADIF, the rail infrastructure manager in Spain, has become the eighth member to partner with Eress, the European Partnership for
Hitachi Rail Commissions Phase 1 of Taipei Metro Circular Line
On 31 January 2020 Hitachi Rail successfully commissioned Phase 1 of Taipei Metro’s new Circular Line (Y). Hitachi Rail Group CEO Andrew Barr attended the new line’s inauguration, which took place at Shisizhang Station. Phase 1 of the Circular Line is the first turnkey project on the metro and the first
Skoda Signs Warsaw Metro Train Contract
Asya’dan Avrupa’ya kesintisiz ulaşımın gizli kahramanları görev başında
Asya ile Avrupa'yı birbirine bağlayan en önemli hatlardan Bakü-Tiflis-Kars (BTK) demir yolunu kullanan yük trenleri ile Doğu ve Turizm Ekspresi trenlerinin sorunsuz bir şekilde seyretmesi için Kars'ın Sarıkamış ilçesinde görev yapan Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) görevlileri, kar ve buzla mücadele ediyor. Erzurum-Kars demir yolundaki 217 kilometrelik mesafede yılın 5 ayı
Railtrail Tours: Focus on Steam 2020
Railtrail Tours’ brand new ‘Focus on Steam’ 2020 programme features over 25 UK and Europe steam tours, including a new USA option. There will be a variety of short five-day trips of UK steam railways, including miniature to standard gauge. The UK programme kicks off at Easter with two tours departing
Sika Powerflex Technology Wins Innovation Award
Sika, an expert in sealing and bonding solutions for the rail industry, has been awarded the 2019 Swiss Technology Award in the Innovation Leaders category for its Powerflex high-performance adhesive technology. The company’s new range of SikaForce polyurethane assembly adhesives has been developed to meet the requirements of lightweight construction in
Northern franchise to be terminated by DfT
TRANSPORT Grant Shapps has decided to terminate Arriva's Northern franchise. The operation will be transferred to the DfT's Operator of Last Resort on 1 March. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said: ‘This is a new beginning for Northern, but it is only a beginning. ‘Northern's network is huge and complex and some of
New York Subway Cars Returned to Service
Bombardier’s fleet of New York City subway cars began running passenger services again on 24 January, following their removal after two separate incidents to do with the door mechanisms. The R179 cars received the approval to start carrying passengers again after Bombardier finished all the necessary works to verify that the
Stadler to build new Tyne & Wear Metro trains
Ministers and International Executives Discuss 2020 Railway Forum
£500m promised by Government to restore historic rail lines
TCDD’nin yardım treni Elazığ’da
❮❯ Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) Genel Müdürlüğünün, depremzedelerin ihtiyaçlarının karşılanması için gönderdiği yardım treni Elazığ'a ulaştı. ( Halil İbrahim Sincar - Anadolu Ajansı ) Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) Genel Müdürlüğünün, depremzedelerin ihtiyaçlarının karşılanması için gönderdiği yardım treni Elazığ'a ulaştı. Kentte yaşanan depremden etkilenenlerin barınmalarına yardımcı olmak için harekete geçen Türkiye
Government confirms £500m railway reopening fund
A FUND of £500 million has been promised by the Government as the first step in reopening railways around the country, although only £21.9 million has been allocated so far. Transport secretary Grant Shapps visited the Fleetwood area, where the line from Fleetwood to Poulton-le-Fylde lost its passenger services in 1970,
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline
As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
Holocaust Memorial Day: 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz camp
Photo: Keith Fender/The Railway Magazine Today marks Holocaust Memorial Day, 75 years since 27 January 1945, when Soviet troops entered and liberated the Auschwitz death camp. The darkest episode in the history of world railways undoubtedly centres around the role they were forced to play in the transport of civilians to Nazi death
Vagonlar depremzedelerin kullanımına sunuldu
❮❯ Elazığ'daki depremden etkilenen bazı aileler, geçici olarak Elazığ Tren Garı'nda bulunan trene yerleştirildi. ( Bestami Bodruk - Anadolu Ajansı ) Elazığ'daki depremden etkilenen bazı aileler, geçici olarak Elazığ Tren Garı'nda bulunan trene yerleştirildi. Elazığ'da meydana gelen 6,8 büyüklüğündeki depremden etkilenen vatandaşların barınmalarına yardımcı olmak için harekete geçen Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları
ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress
Northern franchise likely to end within days
TRANSPORT SECRETARY Grant Shapps is reported to be preparing an announcement about the ending of the Northern franchise, which seems likely to be made on Thursday. The chances of the present Arriva Trains North contract being replaced by a shorter-term alternative are now being discounted in favour of a complete return
TCDD’nin deprem bölgesi için hazırladığı yardım treni yola çıkarıldı
TCDD'den yapılan yazılı açıklamada, söz konusu iki ilde meydana gelen ve Türkiye'yi derinden üzen deprem felaketinin ardından, Genel Müdürlüğün harekete geçtiği bildirildi. Depremzedelerin barınma ihtiyaçlarına destek olmak amacıyla, Elazığ Gar binasının ve burada bekleyen yolcu vagonlarının ısıtılarak kullanıma açıldığı belirtilen açıklamada, "Yaklaşık 2 bin kişinin faydalandığı bu hizmetin arttırılması amacıyla TCDD'nin
TCDD 2020 Yılı Temel Ücret Skalası Yayınlandı
2020 yılı Temmuz ayına kadar geçerli olacak Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları Temel Ücret Skalası yayınlandı. Skalada verilen bilgiler doğrultusunda TCDD'de yeni işe başlayacak bir personelin alabileceği maaşlar görülmektedir. Aynı zamanda mevcut çalışan personelde özlük bilgilerine göre temel ücrete ek ücretler almakta, her personel için ayrı olarak bu temel ücrete eklenmiş
New Australind Railcar Design Unveiled
The current McGowan Government blames the former Liberal National Government for a lack of investment in the Australind rolling stock, saying that this has allowed problems such as a build-up of corrosion to occur, leading to cancelled services. Australind Action Plan In response to passenger feedback, the McGown Government has put into
Coming Soon: The IRFC 2020 Conference
The opening ceremony will be kicked off by the conference organiser, the OLTIS Group Company; by one of the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament, Mrs Dita Charanzova; European institutions representatives; and representatives of the Czech Chamber of Deputies as well as those of the Czech government. The technical programme is
IGW Awarded ZELC Outstanding Supplier of 2018
Our IGW plant in Suzhou is very honoured to be awarded the title of “Outstanding Supplier of 2018” by CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd. (ZELC). We are very grateful to ZELC for its support and recognition of our work in all aspects. BMT drive solutions employees accepting the ZELC ‘Outstanding Supplier’ award ©
Bob Harvilla Joins PowerRail Board of Directors
PowerRail, an AAR M-1003 quality certified company, has announced the recent appointment of Bob Harvilla, Vice President of Sales, to the PowerRail Board of Directors. Bob started his career with General Electric Company in May of 1973. During the course of his 22+ years at GE, Bob held various Sales and
BTS Ankara Şube Başkanı Özdemir: Yüksek hızlı trene yüzde 80 zam daha yapılabilir
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD), YHT abonman bilet ücretlerine zam yaptı. İndirim oranlarının kaldırılması üzerinden gerçekleşen fiyat artışının sonunda Eskişehir ile Ankara hattında 30 günlük abonman bilet ücreti yüzde 251 oranında artışla 480 TL'den 1687 TL'ye çıktı. Gazete Duvar'dan Serkan Alan'ın haberine göre, Birleşik Taşımacılık Çalışanları Sendikası (BTS) Ankara Şube Başkanı
SWR no longer sustainable, admits transport secretary
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has admitted that the South Western Railway franchise is ‘no longer sustainable’. There has been an immediate backlash from the rail unions, who are calling for SWR to be renationalised. In a written statement to Parliament Mr Shapps said: ‘South Western Railway’s recent financial statements have indicated
CZ Loko Continues Locomotive Upgrades for Estonian Operail
C30-M Modernisation Packets The modernisation packets include all assemblies above the level of the main frame. CZ Loko will perform all manufacturing associated with this contract in Jihlava. The components it will manufacture include diesel engine blocks with alternators, cabs, hoods, cooling systems, brake systems and control blocks. CZ Loko will
From The Archive: Sir Allen Sarle
Original article excerpt from The Railway Magazine, January 1898 Illustrated interviews: Sir Allen Sarle, General Manager, London, Brighton and South Coast Railway. The retirement of Sir Allen Sarle in the course of the next few weeks means the disappearance of an old familiar face from the management of the London, Brighton and
Arriva settles legal dispute with DfT over East Midlands franchise
ARRIVA has come to terms with the Department for Transport over the rejection of its bid for East Midlands on the grounds that its submission was ‘non-compliant’ in its attempt to modify pensions risks. Stagecoach was also refused for the same reason, and the East Midlands contract was awarded to the
Industry Insider Week 3 2020 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories
Rail Associations Sign Digital Automatic Coupling Charter | Science & Technology VPI, Allianz pro Schiene, NEE, VDB, VDV and UIP signed the Charter on Digital Automatic Coupling in Hamburg on 14 January. These associations are convinced that a strong rail freight sector needs digital automatic coupling. It will encourage a shift
Cost of HS2 could rise to £106bn, according to leaked report
A LEAKED copy of the forthcoming Oakervee Review into HS2 is reported to be warning that the costs of the project could rise again, to £106 billion. The original budget still being confirmed by ministers last summer was £55.7 billion, including substantial contingency margins. The total then rose to around £78
TCDD’den ‘kurumun satılacağı’ iddialarına yanıt
TCDD'den bazı basın organlarında çıkan "kurumun satılacağı" iddialarına ilişkin açıklama yapıldı. Demiryolu sektörünün serbestleştirilmesinin 1 Mayıs 2013'te yürürlüğe giren "6461 Sayılı Türkiye Demiryolu Ulaştırmasının Serbestleştirilmesi Hakkında Kanun" ile gerçekleştirildiği hatırlatılan açıklamada, böylelikle TCDD ile birlikte özel sektör demiryolu tren işletmelerinin de Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı denetiminde rekabete dayalı olarak faaliyet göstermelerinin
TCDD’den ‘kurumun özelleştirileceği’ iddialarına yanıt
TCDD'den bazı basın organlarında çıkan 'kurumun satılacağı' iddialarına ilişkin açıklama yapıldı. Demiryolu sektörünün serbestleştirilmesinin 1 Mayıs 2013'te yürürlüğe giren "6461 Sayılı Türkiye Demiryolu Ulaştırmasının Serbestleştirilmesi Hakkında Kanun" ile gerçekleştirildiği hatırlatılan açıklamada, böylelikle TCDD ile birlikte özel sektör demiryolu tren işletmelerinin de Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı denetiminde rekabete dayalı olarak faaliyet göstermelerinin
Vivarail Class 230 Successfully Completes 40-Mile Battery Tests
First Fully Modernised OEBB Double-Decker in Cityjet Design
The Head of Local and Regional Rail at OEBB, Roman Miklautz, and OEBB’s Regional Manager Michael Elsner presented the first new double-decker together with Ludwig Schleritzko, Government Member in charge of Mobility for Lower Austria. OEBB Double-Decker Modernisation Programme To keep up with passenger expectation, the double deckers are all being fitted
From the Archive: A Dales delight
17 January: news in brief
Bombardier shares plunge as costs rise PROBLEMS with European rail projects have contributed to a one-third fall in Bombardier shares. Parts of its aviation business are also struggling, and the plane-builder is ‘reassessing’ its minority stake in the A220 jet programme, according to Reuters. Bombardier is shedding unprofitable parts of its
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığı birimleri ile kadrolarında düzenleme
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanlığında bazı genel müdürlükler ve birimler kapatılırken 3 yeni genel müdürlük kuruldu. Konuya ilişkin Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kararnamesi, Resmi Gazete'de yayımlanarak yürürlüğe girdi. Buna göre, Karayolu Düzenleme Genel Müdürü, Demiryolu Düzenleme Genel Müdürü, Deniz ve İçsular Düzenleme Genel Müdürü, Tehlikeli Maddeler ve Kombine Taşımacılık Düzenleme Genel Müdürü, Deniz Ticareti Genel
‘TCDD, yolcu taşımacılığını özelleştirecek’ iddiası
BirGün gazetesinden Burcu Cansu'nun haberine göre, Demiryolu Düzenleme Genel Müdürlüğü, ‘Demiryolu yolcu taşımacılığında kamu hizmeti yükümlülerinin seçimi ile kamu hizmeti sözleşmelerinin düzenlenmesi, uygulanması ve denetim usul ve esasları hakkında yönetmelik’ taslağı hazırladı. Taslak yönetmeliğe göre, ihale ile yolcu taşımacılığı özel sektöre verilecek. İhaleyi alan şirkete kamu yükümlülüğünü yerine getirdiği gerekçesi
Rail Associations Sign Digital Automatic Coupling Charter
The associations’ central goal is for all European freight wagons to couple automatically by 2030 at the latest. Freight trains must be digitally connected throughout, from the locomotive to the last wagon. The associations recognise, however, that a Europe-wide rollout of Digital Automatic Coupling is both complex and expensive. The
Schaltbau Invests in New Optical Measuring System
Schaltbau Machine Electrics have recently invested in a new optical measuring system to improve productivity and quality, particularly for parts used in the latest C310 AC & bidirectional DC contactors. The Keyence system combines the speed and flexibility of a vision system with the accuracy of a double telecentric lens and
PALFINGER Develops Wheelchair Lifts for Regional Trains in Germany
Palfinger develops wheelchair lifts for the modernization of the regional train VT612 of Deutsche Bahn. Palfinger Tail Lifts in Germany was awarded from Deutsche Bahn for the redesign project of the VT612 series. In total 70 vehicles will have wheelchair lifts, so called Trainlifts. There were several challenges: the entry-level situation in
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway going from strength to strength
ERTMS: 200km/h Tests on Warsaw-Gdansk Line
Riyadh Prepares for the Highly Anticipated Railway Forum
Locally, the forum aims to shed light on the development and growth of the railway industry and to provide excellent investment opportunities while highlighting the Kingdom’s role as a key player in regional logistic services. This is one of the main objectives and pillars of Saudi Vision 2030. Globally, the
HS2 could destroy irreplaceable natural habitats, report warns
Glyn Davis Wood in Warwickshire, more than half of which will be lost to HS2 development. HS2 risks destroying “huge swathes” of irreplaceable habitats, including 108 ancient woodlands. The Wildlife Trusts have said HS2 will damage the ecosystems that could solve the climate emergency. The organisation said in its new report – which
Union threatens national rail strike as pensions row flares
Goverment may tackle ‘shortcomings’ of rail fare-setting RPI
THE Government is placing the highly controversial Retail Prices Index or RPI under the microscope, the Chancellor has confirmed. The RPI each July is used as the basis for rail fare changes the following January, but it has been criticised because the Office of National Statistics no longer recognises it as
Government may tackle ‘shortcomings’ of rail fare-setting RPI
THE Government is placing the highly controversial Retail Prices Index or RPI under the microscope, the Chancellor has confirmed. The RPI each July is used as the basis for rail fare changes the following January, but it has been criticised because the Office of National Statistics no longer recognises it as
Report claims HS2 would cause ‘vast destruction’ to wildlife
A REPORT from the Wildlife Trusts published today claims that HS2 would cause destruction to natural habitats in England on a ‘vast scale’. The report, entitled ‘What’s the damage? Why HS2 will cost nature too much’, alleges that ‘HS2 will divide and destroy huge swathes of irreplaceable natural habitat and important protected
15 January: news in brief
Battery train sets British record A BATTERY train from Vivarail has achieved a British first by travelling 64km on battery power alone, and the feat has been repeated many times during tests. The Class 230 units are conversions and upgrades of former London Underground D-stock cars and have been produced with
Handheld Nautiz X6 Certified on Major Canadian Cellular Carrier
The Nautiz X6 rugged phablet features an 8-core processor, Android 8.0 (Oreo), a built-in u-blox NEO-M8N receiver, a high-speed 2D imager (optional), and 13-megapixel/5-megapixel dual cameras. It’s IP67-rated for waterproof, dust-tight performance, plus a broad operating temperature range. Its 6-inch sunlight-readable capacitive touchscreen is both beautiful and functional, featuring super-hardened
Ankara’daki yüksek hızlı tren kazası davası: Sanıklardan 2’si için tahliye kararı verildi
Ankara 30. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesinde görülen yüksek hızlı tren kazası davasına ilişkin duruşmaya, tutuklu ve tutuksuz sanıklar ile taraf avukatları katıldı. Savunma yapan sanıklardan Ankara YHT Gar Müdür Yardımcısı Kadir Oğuz, 2006'dan itibaren Ankara'da görev yaptığını, bu görevin çoğunluğunu daire müdür yardımcısı sıfatıyla sürdürdüğünü belirtti. 'Kaza olduğunda evimdeydim' İddianamede kendisine yöneltilen suçları kabul
Ankara’daki yüksek hızlı tren kazası davasında ara karar açıklandı
Başkentte 13 Aralık 2018'de meydana gelen ve 3'ü makinist 9 kişinin hayatını kaybettiği, 107 kişinin yaralandığı yüksek hızlı tren (YHT) kazasına ilişkin 10 sanığın yargılandığı davada mahkeme heyeti ara kararını açıkladı. Sanıklardan 2'sinin tahliyesini kararlaştıran mahkeme heyeti, duruşmayı 24 Ocak'a erteledi. Ankara 30. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesinde görülen duruşmaya, tutuklu ve tutuksuz