Rail passengers in England and Wales have been hit by above inflation fare rises despite the collapse in demand. Ticket prices have increased by around 2.6%, leading to accusations that the UK Government is “pricing the railways out of existence”. Related articles The figure represents the Retail Prices Index measure of inflation
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Hitachi Rail to Deploy Its ERTMS Level 2 Technology on Sweden’s Malmbanen Line
Hitachi Rail is working with Trafikverket to deliver ERTMS to a section of the Malmbanen line as part of Sweden’s efforts to digitalise its railway network. Hitachi Rail will install its ERTMS level 2 signalling system for 140km of the single-track line between Gällivare and Boden. The upgrade will also include
Protests as regulated fares rise by 2.6%
ARTC Awards Inland Rail Signalling Contract
“The Inland Rail Systems Program is a transformative project, which will reduce freight costs, boost the economy, and help reduce carbon emissions, providing ongoing benefits to Australia. “Arcadis will utilise its highly experienced team to deliver the signalling and signalling civil design from concept through to final commissioning for each of
BLS Puts Measures in Place Following ‘Unusual Braking Behaviour’ of Its MUTZ Trains
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,
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Investigation launched into death of railway worker hit by train
Alstom Completes Interlocking System in Turkey
Alstom has completed and put into service its interlocking system on 328km of the Eskisehir-Kutahya-Balikesir mainline for its client, Turkish State Railway Administration (TCDD). The project was delivered in eight sections. Alstom completed and commissioned the interlocking system for the first five sections – covering more than 182km and encompassing the
Avanti West Coast launches smartcard to boost sustainability
Long-distance rail operator Avanti West Coast has launched an alternative to traditional paper tickets. Passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast services can now store their tickets on a smartcard. Relate articles This is aimed at helping passengers concerned about paper tickets becoming lost or damaged, and their environmental impact. The scheme works by customers
Union claims rail renationalisation is moving ahead
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IN PICTURES: Germany’s Railway Copes with the Snow
Germany, like many other countries, has suffered some extreme winter weather in February, causing transport chaos with roads and railways temporarily closing. Here’s a look behind the scenes at how Germany’s state-owned railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, has been coping with the snow and ice in order to run services in this
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Dubai Route 2020 Metro Line Starts Carrying Passengers
The 15km Route 2020 metro line in Dubai has started carrying passengers. Construction on the line began in 2016 and was carried out by the Alstom-led ExpoLink Consortium, comprising Alstom, ACCIONA and Gülermak. Of the 15km, 11.8km are above ground, the remaining 3.2km below ground. The line also features an interchange
Britannia Bridge works to protect rail link for future years
The three land towers on Britannia Bridge are set to receive refurbishment works from February 17, 2021. Designed and built by Robert Stephenson in 1850, the Grade II listed bridge provides a vital rail and road connection between communities on Anglesey with mainland Wales. Related articles The work will see support beams installed underneath the stone lintels at
Alstom Commissions Deirut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line in Egypt
Alstom has put the Deirut section of the Beni Suef-Asuyt railway line in Egypt into service. On this section, Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 electronic interlocking solution IXL SmartLock 400 GP as well as a support system and SCADA to supervise and control a number of subsystems. The
Crossrail Tottenham Court Road Station Reaches Milestone
Tottenham Court Road station, one of the stations of Crossrail’s central section, has reached an important milestone: works are now sufficiently progressed for final commissioning activities to begin. Crossrail Ltd says the station is 12 weeks away from being ready for handover to Transport for London. This means Crossrail Ltd can
New National Railway Museum exhibition celebrates railway heroes
The National Railway Museum is to launch a new exhibition that celebrates the vital role played by railway key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named ‘Railway Heroes,’ the exhibition recognises the selfless achievements of 16 people from across the rail industry who have played an essential part in the country’s COVID-19
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New station opens quietly – and knotweed is useful at last
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University of Extremadura to Work with Talgo on Its Hydrogen Train
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Anti-HS2 protesters vandalise Department for Transport offices
A group of protesters against the HS2 rail project have daubed the front of the Department of Transport offices with paint. Activists group Burning Pink claimed on social media that two of its members had “sent a message of love for our world and disdain at the corporate killing machine”. Related articles Police
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First of 270 GTR Electrostar Trains Back in Service after Modernisation
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is modernising 270 Class 377 and Class 387 Bombardier Electrostar trains in its fleet. The first updated unit (a Class 377) has now returned to passenger service. The modernisation programme is costing a total of 55 million GBP. Govia Thameslink Railway operates the Southern, Gatwick Express and
East Coast Upgrade works at King’s Cross fast approaching
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Skoda Transportation to Supply Six EMUs to Estonia
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Welsh Government Takes Wales and Borders Rail Franchise into Public Ownership
“Our rail service is a critical asset and one we must protect. Since the pandemic began we’ve provided significant financial support to keep trains running. The need for greater public control is a reflection of the ongoing pressures of coronavirus and the challenges being faced across the rail industry as
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Welsh railways return to public ownership
Updated 10.13 THE first British railway operator to be formally renationalised is Transport for Wales, which became publicly owned yesterday. The Welsh Government said it had taken action to ‘protect services, safeguard jobs and deliver infrastructure improvements in light of the ongoing challenges of coronavirus’. Transport for Wales is now providing Wales and
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Talgo Begins Dynamic Testing for Its Very High-Speed Avril Train
Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has started the dynamic testing of its very high-speed train, the Talgo Avril. The first Talgo Avril started its test phase on the rail network this week on a segment of the Madrid-Galicia line. Once this technical homologation is complete, the trains can be put into
TMH Ships Two Shunting Locomotives to Mongolia
Russian locomotive and rail equipment manufacturer TMH has shipped two shunting locomotives to Mongolia. A TMH TEM18DM shunting locomotive for Mongolia © TMH The units, type TEM18DM, will go to Mongolia’s national railway operator Ulaanbataar Railway. These two locomotives are part of a contract signed in 2019 that will remain active until the
CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren
ZF: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien
The Future of Condition Monitoring is Digital: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien Graz public transit authority to install Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring System from ZF in the first ten of more than 40 planned vehicles Digitalization solution simplifies maintenance planning, prepares light rail for comprehensive condition and infrastructure monitoring Since December
Report warns ‘forensic focus’ needed to deliver Crossrail
Photo: PA News A “forensic focus” is required to complete Crossrail within its revised budget and timescale, an inquiry has found. In a report, the London Assembly Transport Committee urged Transport for London (TfL) and mayor Sadiq Khan to ensure “past mistakes are not repeated”. Related articles It recommends they keep a tight
Mechan Given Safety Accolade by Siemens Mobility
Sheffield-based Mechan has received recognition from one of the world’s largest rail industry companies for its positive impact on the safety of depot workers. The heavy lifting and handling specialist won the Contribution to Safety and Quality (Supplier) award at Siemens Mobility’s recent UK Supplier Conference. Mechan was presented with the award
US Senate Confirms Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
On 2 February the United States Senate confirmed Pete Buttigieg as the new transportation secretary for the Biden Administration. The vote was 86 in favour, 13 against, 1 abstention. All 48 Democratic senators and both Independents voted Yea, while 36 of the Republican senators voted Yea, with the remaining 14 voting
Alstom to Equip 13 DB Cargo Freight Locomotives with ETCS
Alstom has won a contract to equip 13 DB Cargo freight locomotives with ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 signalling technology. One of the locomotives to undergo the ETCS upgrade The locomotives are to haul freight trains between Germany, Denmark and Sweden. The electric freight locomotives, DB EG 3100 series, will receive
HS2 chairman resigns, while Euston protestors dig in
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Amtrak Tests New Siemens Mobility Venture Railcars
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Hitachi Rail Successfully Tests First Battery-Powered Tram
Hitachi Rail has tested its first battery-powered tram in Florence, Italy. Most trams run under overhead wires, which come with a greater initial capital outlay and are visually unattractive. Battery trams can reduce the visual impact in urban areas, which is especially interesting in historic city centres such as Florence. Hitachi Rail’s
Security staff evicting Euston HS2 protestors start tunnelling too
THE protestors who have tunnelled under the gardens outside Euston station in London to highlight their opposition to HS2 say the security staff who are trying to evict them have started their own tunnel. The protestors say the eviction officials have been boring a vertical tunnel under Euston Square Gardens in
BREAKING: Alstom Completes Acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
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HS2 protestors at Euston ‘dragged out’ of their secret tunnels
PROTESTORS opposing HS2 have been ‘dragged out’ of their camp outside Euston station in London, after it was discovered that they had secretly built tunnels under Euston Square gardens. The two main tunnels were dubbed Crystal and Kelvin by their builders, and are reported to be 30 metres long. They had been
Euston tunnel protest: HS2 protesters evicted from London park
Bailiffs from HS2 have started to evict protesters from Euston Square Gardens after they dug tunnels and set up a makeshift camp in opposition to the high speed rail project. HS2 Rebellion activists occupied Euston Square Gardens claiming there were plans to build a temporary taxi rank over the small
HS2 Chiltern Tunnel Vent Shaft Given Planning Approval
The first of five headhouses that will provide ventilation and emergency access to the 16km (10-mile) Chiltern tunnel has obtained planning approval from Buckinghamshire Council. The Chalfont St Peter headhouse has been designed to look like one of the barns that is typical of the area to allow it to blend
Network Rail and Alstom Sign Electrification Equipment Contract
Network Rail and Alstom have signed a two-year framework contract for the supply of single insulated cantilevers. These cantilevers, which are part of the equipment to hold up overhead lines, will contribute to efforts to decarbonise the railways. The contract would entail the use of Alstom’s ‘CLever’ cantilevers on Network Rail electrification
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Marseille and Alstom Reveal Future Metro Design
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First High-Speed Train Arrives in Greece
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French give Eurostar new hope of survival
EUROSTAR is set to receive financial support from the French and British governments, according to French transport secretary Jean-Baptiste Djebbari. Giving evidence to an Assemblée nationale committee, he revealed that he has been involved in talks with British transport secretary Grant Shapps for several weeks, and that they had discussed ‘mechanisms
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Stadler Delivers First Citylink Tram-Train to Hungary
Stadler has transported its first Citylink tram-train from Valencia in Spain to Szentes, Hungary, where it is now housed in its temporary home, the maintenance depot of Hungarian Railway Company MÁV. The three-car Citylink prototype was transported by special shipment, a journey that lasted nine days. Stadler will deliver a further
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Alstom Wins Signalling and Telecoms System Contract for Delhi-Meerut Line
French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has won a major signalling and telecommunications systems contract for the railway line connecting Delhi and Meerut. This will be the first deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) for a mainline railway in India. It will be a hybrid Level 3 – meaning a
UK government urged to help Eurostar in partnership with France
Siemens Mobility to Service Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 4 Trains
IS 600 Revisions The IS 600 revisions require Siemens Mobility to examine the trains’ components and central systems, and perform maintenance activities. These will include the doors, windscreen washer systems, couplings, running and traction bogies, the current collectors, train control systems, brakes and more. The maintenance activities inside the train will
More timetables trimmed to match lockdown travel bans
Updated 09.45 MORE train operators are trimming their timetables in response to travel restrictions imposed as part of the latest lockdowns. ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and East Midlands Railway are among the operators which withdrew some services yesterday, while EMR and Greater Anglia will be introducing temporary timetables from next Monday, 25
Eurostar: Government urged not to let firm ‘fall between cracks’
Photo: Eurostar Business leaders in London have urged the Government to offer financial assistance to struggling Eurostar. In a letter sent to the the Treasury and Department for Transport on Sunday, campaign group London First warned not to let the cross-Channel rail operator “fall between the cracks of support”. Related articles: It went
Eurostar risks collapse as Covid restrictions bite
Updated 11.22 EUROSTAR is in crisis and reported to be near collapse, after months of very low passenger figures caused by the Covid pandemic and the resulting travel restrictions between Britain and the continent, which have now been tightened again. The operator is running just a couple of trains a day, and
Bombardier to Overhaul 143 TWINDEXX Coaches for Israel Railways
Following the scheduled mid-life overhaul of Israel Railways’ 143 TWINDEXX double-decker coaches, Bombardier will also modernise the fleet to increase its reliability. The overhaul project is valued at around 15 million USD and covers additional interior and exterior technical elements. Double-decker Bombardier TWINDEXX coaches for Israel Railways © Bombardier Bombardier delivered the TWINDEXX coaches
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Siemens Mobility Signs MoU to Build Egypt’s First High-Speed Rail System
Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Authority for Tunnels, a government body under the auspices of the Ministry of Transport of Egypt. The MoU includes local companies Orascom Construction S.A.E. and The Arab Contractors (Osman Ahmed Osman & Co.). The agreement is for the design, installation
Mechan Welcomes Engineering Duo
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is strengthening its technical expertise with the appointment of two experienced engineers. Tudor Litoiu and Andrew Kennedy join the Sheffield-based manufacturer, to develop design solutions that will enhance the bespoke heavy lifting systems it supplies. (Left to right) Mechan’s new engineers, Tudor Litoiu and Andrew Kennedy. © Mechan Senior
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Alstom urges closing of ‘green gaps’ in British urban transport
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Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Enter Service in Kaohsiung
The trams are fully low floor. They have double doors for better accessibility and passenger flow. They also have large bay windows, ergonomic, spacious seats and large passenger information displays. The Citadis trams use ground charging coupled with Citadis Ecopack technology. One of the ways in which Alstom has increased the
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Network Rail and Partners Launch Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub
Network Rail, the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive (SYPTE) and Stagecoach Supertram have launched the Tram Train Pilot Learning Hub, which draws on all the information gathered from the joint experience of designing, building and operating the first tram train system in Britain. Tram trains are special in that the same
New East Coast Main Line tunnel will be ‘pushed into place’
3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021
A fair number of rail projects are currently under construction in the United States. Here’s a quick look at three line extensions that are set to start carrying passengers in 2021: CityLynx Gold Line Phase 2, Charlotte Phase 1 of the streetcar line (Charlotte Area Transit System) in North Carolina opened in
Railroad Spat Over Tennessee Pass Line
The Colorado Pacific Railroad says it will challenge an agreement struck between Union Pacific and Texas-based short-line operator Rio Grande Pacific that looks at starting up passenger and freight rail services on the Tennessee Pass Line. Rail tunnel at Tennessee Pass, Colorado The Colorado Pacific Railroad (CXR) said it would file
Bolu Belediye Başkanı Özcan: Cumhurbaşkanı’ndan 57 kez randevu istedim, vermedi
CHP'li Bolu Belediye Başkanı Tanju Özcan, İstanbul - Ankara arasını 1.5 saate düşürecek hızlı tren yolu hattıyla ilgili olarak Sözcü gazetesinden İsmail Akduman'a açıklamalarda bulundu. Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan'dan bu konu hakkında 57 kez randevu talebinde bulunduğunu belirten Özcan, şunları söyledi: "Sayın Cumhurbaşkanı ile görüşmek istiyorum. Neyi görüşmek istiyorum? Hızlı trenin Bolu'dan
Severn Valley Railway welcomes 4930 Hagley Hall boiler home
Photos: Bob Sweet The Severn Valley Railway has welcomed back the overhauled boiler of its flagship locomotive 4930 Hagley Hall, following extensive works at Northern Steam Engineering. The return of the boiler marks 18 months of work by Northern Steam Engineering, who previously built a brand new tender tank for Hagley
Open access operators cancel services for third time
OPEN access operators Grand Central and Hull Trains are withdrawing their services in response to the new lockdown in England. Grand Central says it plans to ‘hibernate’ services to Sunderland and Bradford from 9 January until at least 1 March. Hull Trains will also withdraw all its services from 9 January
Operators react to new lockdown by reviewing timetables
TRAIN operators have started to react to the new national lockdown announced by the Prime Minister last night by reviewing their services again. GWR had already introduced an amended timetable in late December to respond to higher than usual levels of staff absent or self-isolating, and lower demand from changes to
Highways England is ‘finishing off what Beeching started’
PLANS by Highways England to demolish more than a hundred structures on disused railways have been condemned for potentially preventing future railway reopenings. Responsibility for non-operational railway land was transferred to the Department for Transport’s Highways Agency and then to Highways England after the British Railways Board had been finally wound
Alstom Supplies Ground-Charging Technology to Turkish Tramway
Alstom has supplied its ground-charging technology for tramsways to the Eminonu-Alibeykoy line in Istanbul, Turkey. Alstom’s APS system will now provide power for the trams running on the 10.1km Eminonu-Alibeykoy tramway. The tramway, which features 14 stations in total, opened the 9km stretch between Balat and Alibeykoy on 1 January 2021.
Rus askeri uzman Leonkov: Rus nükleer füze treni ABD’nin kabusu
Rus askeri uzman Aleksey Leonkov, ‘Barguzin’ demiryolu füze sistemlerinin Rusya ordusunun envanterine teslim edilmesinin, ABD’nin Avrupa’ya orta ve küçük menzilli füze konuşlandırmasına yanıt niteliğinde olacağını söyledi. MK gazetesine açıklamasında, Sovyetler Birliği'nin, çok hassas olması nedeniyle NATO'nun 'SS-24 Scalpel' adını verdiği RT-23 Molodets füzesiyle donatılan demiryolu füze sistemine sahip olduğunu hatırlatan Leonkov,
Grade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment
The National Railway Museum’s Station Hall is set to receive a £500,000 refurbishment, thanks to the Friends of the National Railway Museum. The charity organisation which supports the work of the museum, has raised £300,000 from members to develop and refresh Station Hall’s permanent exhibition, which is housed inside the