Overhead Catenary System Contract The successful bidder of the overhead catenary system contract will have responsibility over additional stages of design, the manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the systems. HS2 Ltd is conducting the OCS contract procurement in a single stage. The winner of the contract will, however, deliver two
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One for All: The Frauscher Wheel Sensor RSR110
Inductive wheel sensors are reliable, robust and flexible. These characteristics make them the ideal basis for existing and new applications in the railway industry. Martin Rosenberger, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Frauscher, presents a few examples. Inductive wheel sensors are now being used in many railway markets around the world as
Eurostar back on track as routes reopen
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train
Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
Monday essay: brave new world
Adif Awards Signalling Contracts to CAF
Adif has awarded two signalling contracts to CAF Group subsidiary CAF Signalling. The two contracts, which are part of the company’s ongoing expansion into the Spanish signalling market, are worth 30 million euros. León Signalling Contract As part of the first contract, CAF Signalling is to remove the telephone block signalling system, a
Sense Valley Line to Become Operational in April 2021
From 5 April 2021 S-Bahn trains will once again run on the entire Laupen-Bern-Langnau i.E. line. That is around three months later than originally planned. SBB agreed the new opening date in mid-June together with the Sense Valley Railway, the Federal Office of Transport (BAV), the canton of Bern and
From the archive: Experimental Vehicles – Ro-Railers: Ahead of their time or overtaken by events?
‘Near collision’ at Chalfont & Latimer probed by RAIB
Frauscher: At Home on Track
Iron, wood, stone and concrete: the immediate environment alone can be more than a little challenging for wheel sensors. Frauscher has been constantly improving its wheel sensors through the years. Even the most basic model in the range can now withstand the most adverse of conditions. By Gerhard Grundnig Wheel sensors are
HS2 Begins Operational Telecoms Supplier Search
HS2 Ltd has begun looking for a specialist contractor to deliver 230km of telecommunications systems for the new high-speed line. This contract is worth in the region of 300m GBP and the winning party will take on the design, manufacturing, supply, installation, safety authorisation, testing, commissioning and initial maintenance of the
Government confirms digital go-ahead for East Coast Main Line
FUNDING worth £360 million for the replacement of conventional lineside signalling with digital train regulation on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line has been announced by transport secretary Grant Shapps. The Department for Transport says it is ‘new investment’. The installation of ETCS (European Train Control System), the signalling
East Coast Main Line Becomes First Digital Rail Link in GB
The East Coast Main Line, which connects London with Edinburgh, will become the first mainline digital rail link in Great Britain, following a 350m GBP investment to install electronic signalling equipment. The new electronic signalling system – the European Train Control System (ETCS) – will make operations more efficient, thereby cutting both
Keolis Renews Rail Contracts in US
Boston Keolis, as Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), has been operating commuter rail services on behalf of MBTA since July 2014. As part of its contract, Keolis performs all mechanical, transportation and engineering services for the Boston area. The total network consists of 14 lines, 139 stations and 640km of track. In
Socomec’s Modulys XL Recognised with New Product Innovation Award
Identified by Frost & Sullivan as having the potential to emerge as the most sought after modular UPS product, this latest accolade is testament to Socomec’s ongoing commitment to research and development in order to create designs that are directly inspired and influenced by evolving customer needs. Frost & Sullivan observed
Increasing Line Capacity in the MOVINGRAIL Project
Park Signalling leading a work package Park Signalling is playing a key part in the MOVINGRAIL project by leading the third work package (virtual coupling) and providing professional advice to the universities on their own work packages. The project will analyse the application of Moving Block and Virtual Coupling signalling considered as the most promising
From the archive: A narrow gauge railway under south London
Keith Fender reports on the construction of the Northern Line extension to Battersea, which has necessitated the construction of a narrow gauge railway under south London – albeit a temporary one. MAJOR tunnelling projects are normally accompanied by construction railways using locos designed for mining and tunnelling – by their nature
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software to Enhance Rail Safety Solutions ENSCO Rail announces that it has acquired an enhanced user license to the internationally recognized VAMPIRE® Pro vehicle/track interaction software. VAMPIRE Pro will enhance ENSCO Rail offerings and provide customers with the most accessible, cost-effective and
Stark warning after surge in level crossings misuse
Network Rail warns of increasing level crossing risks
A WARNING has been sounded by Network Rail about the increased risks which level crossing users could be facing as lockdown restrictions are eased. The warning coincides with today’s International Level Crossings Awareness Day. Network Rail said the continuing call for people to avoid public transport if they can means more
From the archive: COUNTDOWN – Getting Farringdon ready for the Elizabeth Line
ARCHIVE: Getting Farringdon ready for the Elizabeth Line
Keith Fender has been given an exclusive tour of Farringdon, one of the major interchange points on the £16billion project. On December 9 the tunnel section of the Elizabeth Line under Central London will open to passengers, with services between Paddington and Abbey Wood via Canary Wharf running 15 times an
Russian Railways Completes Čortanovci Tunnel Excavation in Serbia
Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International has completed excavating the Čortanovci tunnel on the Stara Pazova-Novi Sad section of the railway line connecting Belgrade and Budapest. The tunnel is now 91 percent finished. The Čortanovci Tunnel is made up of two parallel single-track tunnel tubes, each of which is 2.2km long. After completing
Plea to Bundesrat: Review Lorry Toll Exemption
Competition Concerns The concern is as follows: the government’s decision will make more than 800 million euros of public funds available for a measure that is counter-productive with regards to environmental and transport goals. Further, this measure would require a lot of further funding to compensate for the newly created disadvantages
Autonomous Inspection and Data Management for Railway Maintenance
Bridging the Gap Between the Latest Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence Technology and Railway Maintenance Needs Means Significant Cost Savings for Railways Autonomous inspection technology, artificial intelligence and big-data analytics offer new paths for inspection without impact on revenue service. Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System © ENSCO Rail When it comes to successfully identifying derailment
Spanish High-Speed Train Derails Due to Vehicle Collision
Germany Not Making the Right Noises on Rail Freight
In its May infringements package, the European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Germany to properly implement EU legislation with regards to the requirements for freight wagon braking equipment. In line with the EU Directive 2016/797, concerning the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Recast
Schlatter: A New Location Ready for the Future
SSI Performance Improvement Webinars Now Open for Registration
As part of its new webinar program, Unipart Rail have four Park Signalling webinars now open for registration. Webinar: Transforming SSI with REMOSdl and SSI Link Analyser Date: Tuesday 9th June Time: 11.30am for 1 hour Park Signalling’s REMOSdl is a tool to monitor the baseband links continuously and eliminate the need to carry out regular
Monday essay: the price TfL must pay to survive
IGW Further Invests in Customer Comfort
Supply of Spare Parts This service is mostly aimed at customers who want to perform the maintenance of their rolling stock by themselves, but need the correct and original spare parts to do so. We are happy to offer those customers gears, cases, labyrinths, covers, bearings, bearing bushes and many more
LCD-1205100 Layover Battery Charger for Locomotive Applications
The Dina LCD-1205100 Locomotive Layover Battery Charger is designed for locomotive applications and rigidity. Our Battery Charger can be easily adapted to any Commuter Locomotive, replacing and upgrading the existing unit. Instead of running the engine to keep the batteries charged, this link to track power will keep batteries and auxiliary
Frauscher: The Importance of the IRIS Certificate
Covid-19: Staying Ahead of the Curve through APC Data
By Charles-Gabriel Deslauriers, Jr. Eng. & Data Analyst at Infodev EDI Whilst transit agencies and operators from around the world are responding to COVID-19 and are adapting to the changing situation, the key question we are all trying to answer is: what’s next? What should the new schedules be in the coming
Deutsche Bahn to Resume Rail Services to All Neighbouring Countries as of June
Given the demand, the ICE Sprinter trains between Berlin and Munich are making a comeback. The first one will run on 2 June, a further one is scheduled to run from 14 June. Departing Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich, passengers will reach central Berlin particularly quickly. Deutsche Bahn is making additional trains
More cash for trams as systems struggle
TRANSPORT SECRETARY Grant Shapps has responded to calls from city mayors and promised another £29 million to support trams and light rail outside London. His announcement also included a further £254 million to keep bus services running. The Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham had warned that without a further injection
Pacers delivered to Gobowen for Cambrian Heritage Railways
Cambrian Heritage Railways (CHR) has acquired a pair of Class 144 Pacer diesel railbuses from Porterbrook leasing. Nos. 144006/7 travelled under their own power by rail to Gobowen from the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway on Friday, May 22, saving four separate lorry moves. <img data-attachment-id="14806" data-permalink="https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk/14804/pacers-delivered-to-gobowen-for-cambrian-heritage-railways/chr-pacer1/" data-orig-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/pacers-delivered-to-gobowen-for-cambrian-heritage-railways.jpg" data-orig-size="899,586" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}"
WEBINAR: Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects in the Middle East
Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects in the Middle East with McCulloch Rail Solutions Unipart Rail is now accepting registrations for its webinar “Transforming Rail movement and track construction projects in the Middle East with McCulloch Rail solutions”. The webinar is taking place on Thursday 11th June 2020 at 1pm Arabia Standard Time (11am GMT). REGISTER
Going the Extra Mile – A White Locomotive to Say Thank You
Railway-News: To start, could you tell us a little bit about Lineas and where your main areas of operation are? Lineas: Lineas is the largest private rail freight operator in Europe. Our purpose is to convince customers to modal shift their transport from road to rail, thereby improving their own supply chain
20 May: news in brief
Rail graffiti attacks rise during lockdown THE number of rail vehicles being attacked by graffiti vandals has risen since the lockdown started in March, according to West Midlands Trains. The latest of a number of incidents affecting WMT trains and depots was discovered at Coventry yesterday. WMT said the vandalism meant
WINDHOFF to Deliver 3-Section Track Laying Train to VGF Frankfurt
Works Vehicle with Electric Drivetrain The special feature of the WINDHOFF vehicles is the electric drivetrain with electric current collector. However, since track installation as a rule is accompanied by the switching off of overhead cables and traction current, works vehicles of this type are typically driven by diesel motors as
Coronavirus – Rail Is Proving Its Worth beyond Its Green Credentials. It Deserves Support.
West Coast Main Line: Full Line Speed Restored in Kilsby Tunnel
Network Rail has completed two week’s work on Kilsby Tunnel on the West Coast Main Line, allowing full line speed through the tunnel to resume. Kilsby Tunnel, which opened in 1837 and which now forms part of one of Europe’s busiest mixed-used passenger and freight railway lines, was allowing water to
York railway station at the centre of new television documentary
York railway station in 1903 The latest episode of a new television series, The Architecture The Railways Built, examines York railway station and its amazing history that helped to change the face of the city forever. At one time, the biggest station in the world, the programme reveals that the station that
HS2 Begins Search for Signalling Contractors
HS2 Ltd has begun its search for the specialist contractor to provide the signalling and control systems for the UK’s new high-speed railway line. The contract opportunities cover the design and build of the signalling systems that will control trains running at speeds of up to 360km/h between London, Birmingham and
Robel Opens New China Office in Shanghai
Bavarian Track Construction Company Is Expanding Its Global Footprint The Robel Group is growing. Following the formation of companies in France and the USA in 2019, Robel establishes another strategic foothold in Shanghai for servicing the Chinese market. William Lin takes over as Managing Director of Robel Railway Engineering Technology Co., Ltd.
Railways on TV – Paddington: A Year on the Tracks documentary series starts tonight
A special four-part Channel 5 documentary series starts tonight (Thursday, May 14) at 9pm and goes behind the scenes to show how Network Rail and train operators keep passengers moving at London Paddington station and across the west throughout the different seasons. <img data-attachment-id="14711" data-permalink="https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk/14710/railways-on-tv-paddington-a-year-on-the-tracks-documentary-series-starts-tonight/graeme-parker-network-rail-3/" data-orig-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/railways-on-tv-paddington-a-year-on-the-tracks-documentary-series-starts-tonight-6.jpg" data-orig-size="1086,724" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}" data-image-title="Graeme-Parker-Network-Rail-3" data-image-description="In
More than 1,000 trespass incidents recorded in lockdown
Trespassers disrupted passenger and freight services a staggering 1,024 times during the first month of lockdown, new figures show. Numbers revealed by Network Rail show that people relying on the railway to get to work and essential supplies to hospitals and supermarkets were hit with over 380 hours of delays because
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use
An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
Promising start to Epping Ongar SOS appeal
Essex’s Epping Ongar Railway says it has had a promising start to its £200,000 Covid-19 appeal. The appeal has raised nearly £14,000 in its first week, thanks to the support of well-wishers. GWR ‘Hall’ 4-6-0 No. 4953 Pitchford Hall returned to action in late 2019 sporting 1950s British Railways lined black
Monday essay: How can operators make a profit now?
6 May: news in brief
Monday essay: danger down the line
Blue Line Extension Opens on Bangkok Metro
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Ltd (BEM), and CH. Karnchang Public Company Ltd have officially opened the Blue Line extension to full passenger revenue service. Siemens Mobility delivered the rolling stock: 35 new three-car trains. It delivered the rail infrastructure, namely 19
LCD Indicator Light Panel: Monitor Locomotive Health
Monitor Locomotive Health with the LCD-1201916 Indicator Light Panel from Dina Consulting & Design The LCD indicator light panel is a direct replacement for the EMD egg crate style indicator panel. This device is used to monitor locomotive health and displays faults to the engine or any other control system that are
Pete Waterman urges public to support East Lancashire Railway
The president of the East Lancashire Railway Preservation Society, Peter Waterman is urgently appealing for the public to donate to the East Lancashire Railway Support Fund. The support fund will allow the railway, and its 800 volunteers, to reopen after COVID-19 forced the charity to close its doors. A music mogul and famous
From the Archive: Mail Rail
The story of London’s little-known narrow gauge underground line Keith Fender visits the latest and most unusual tourist attraction to open in the capital. THE Post Office Railway (named Mail Rail in 1987) was a 6½-mile (10.5km) long, 2ft- (610mm) gauge automated electric railway that opened in 1927 to move mail between
The story of London’s little-known narrow gauge underground line
NOW: One of the new Mail Rail passenger trains in the boarding area. All pictures: KEITH FENDER Heritage Railway visited the latest and most unusual tourist attraction to open in the capital. The Post Office Railway (named Mail Rail in 1987) was a 6½-mile (10.5km) long, 2ft- (610mm) gauge automated electric railway
Tunnelling Complete on Forrestfield-Airport Link
Forrestfield-Airport Link: Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Sandy broke through at the Bayswater dive structure on 20 April. The TBM, which measures 130m in length, was operational for more than 900 days in varied and at times challenging conditions. For example, it tunnelled under Perth Airport as well as the Swan River. When
Here’s what you didn’t know about Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid CBE
SR Merchant Navy Pacific No. 21C11 General Steam Navigation passes Clapham Junction with the ‘Devon Belle’ in August 1947. Photo: COLOUR-RAIL.COM SR 3 / P. Hughes In a historical review of locomotive engineers, Heritage Railway magazine highlights the career of Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid, who succeeded REL Maunsell in 1937. When Richard
WINDHOFF Wins DB General Contract for Lifting Jacks
More about WINDHOFF Since 1889, machine building and plant construction have been core activities at WINDHOFF. Today, the company from Rheine, Germany, focuses on the design, manufacture and supply of a broad range of high-tech products, from rail vehicles for railway construction, attachments, railway depots to shunting technologies. Diligent and analytic
21 April: news in brief
Hundreds of retired signallers respond to Network Rail appeal NETWORK RAIL has reported that hundreds of former signallers have responded to its appeal for help during the national emergency. Retired signallers were asked to return to duty while other staff needed to step down temporarily to self-isolate. The returning staff were
Munich: SWM Submits Tram Line Planning Application
Tram Westtangente Overview The Westtangente project will provide relief for the transport situation in Munich’s north. In 2018 122 million passengers bought tram tickets, a rise of one million compared to the previous year. Population growth will further drive up demand for public transport in Bavaria’s capital. It is Munich’s goal
Monday essay: could the Great Central be used for HS2?
Construction of HS2 is going ahead, after the Government authorised the issuing of Notices to Proceed to the main contractors for Phase 1 between London and Birmingham. But alternatives to the route, or details of it, are still being urged by some transport campaigners. Sim Harris considers the possibilities offered
DB Extends No Cancellation Fee Policy for Train Operators
Deutsche Bahn says it will continue to forego charging cancellation fees if train operators cancel scheduled services. This move applies retrospectively, meaning an affected train operator won’t have to pay such a penalty for any cancellations from 17 March onwards. Deutsche Bahn’s railway network measures around 33,400km and accommodates more than
Celebrate our 1st birthday with fascinating Azuma film!
16 April: news in brief
Tuesday essay: the end of franchising
The era of risk-taking rail franchises appears to be over. In this week’s essay, Sim Harris tries to predict what will happen now. EVEN before the current emergency and the replacement of all franchises with management contracts for at least six months, transport secretary Grant Shapps had coined a new term
Čortanovci Tunnel Excavation Reaches Milestone in Serbia
Russian Railways subsidiary RZD International LLC has finished excavating the right Čortanovci tunnel in Serbia so that the first section of the 1086m tunnel is now complete. The Čortanovci tunnel is situated on the Stara Pazova-Novi Sad section that is currently being built. It consists of two parallel single-track tunnels covering
Rhine Valley Line Reopens Following Crash
UWC Expands into Azerbaijan’s Rail Market
Thieves targeting railway signalling cables
Metal thieves have disrupted the journeys of key workers after ripping out hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable. Several locations have been targeted by thieves taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to carry out their crimes. Network Rail says that this has jeopardised journeys for key workers like doctors and nurses,
Socomec: Energy Monitoring Has Never Mattered More
As we start to grapple with a new normal, where IRL now looks suspiciously like our online life, we are dependent – now more than ever – on the infrastructure and services of which our data centres are the foundation. Furthermore, with unprecedented volumes of online traffic and world-record beating levels
Monday essay: can competition work?
Industry Collaboration Leads to Successful ETCS Testing of Class 387
The teams from the participating parties have also performed other works, such as: ETCS and refurbishment modifications on the Class 387s ETCS software installation and dynamic testing Necessary infrastructure upgrades Technical documentation and support Operational procedures and notices The successful ETCS testing has also demonstrated the positive progress with ETCS fitment and vehicle refurbishment at Bombardier’s
Grand Central axes all services for at least two months
ALL Grand Central services are being axed tonight for at least the next two months. The official announcement from the open access operator confirms a Railnews report published earlier today. GC, which is owned by Arriva, described the measures as ‘necessary but temporary’. The news follows a similar decision from the other
Grand Central to suspend services during COVID-19 restrictions
Grand Central ‘Adelante’ No. 180105 approaching Frinkley Lane, north of Grantham on May 23, 2019. Photo: Chris Milner. Grand Central will temporarily suspend all its train services from the end of today as coronavirus restrictions continue to affect passenger numbers. The York-based operator, which runs services between Sunderland, Bradford and London Kings
ERFA and UIP Call for State Aid Measures for Rail Freight
Heritage charities offer facilities to Network Rail during coronavirus period
Didcot Railway Centre and Swindon Panel Society are helping Network Rail prepare for rail service delivery during the coronavirus outbreak. The two heritage charities made their facilities available to enable Network Rail prepare for train service delivery in the event of a shortage of regular signallers due to coronavirus or the
Freight operators set to strengthen trains
FREIGHT operators are examining ways to load more containers on their trains, as the demand for rail freight services continues to grow during the coronavirus crisis. Network Rail says one million tonnes of cargoes are travelling on the West Coast Main Line every week, with a further 370,000 tonnes being carried
Getting Rolling Stock Back on Track
Situation ProRail is responsible for the Dutch railway network. Challenge Getting rolling stock back on the track is an accurate and time-consuming process. An annoyance to the rail infrastructure managers as well as for many passengers. Reason enough to closely study the current re-railing process and to look for a quicker, lighter, better
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways in emergency appeal
Photo: Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways The general manager of Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways is urgently appealing for public help, after the railway closes amid the coronavirus situation. Paul Lewin, who appears in a video message, made the difficult decision to suspend train services in light of government advice. In a statement
Thieves target East Lancashire Railway after forced closure
Maintenance Work on Railway Vehicles
Situation Poltrans-Miedz is part of KGHM, one of the biggest Polish state-owned enterprises. Poltrans-Miedz owns a wide range of automotive and railway vehicles, to transport all kinds of materials for the Copper Mining and Smelting Industrial Complex at Lubin (KGHM), but also for other companies, both national and international. The Lubin mine
Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems
nVent SCHROFF Presents FREE Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems Implementing next generation railway technology, such as communication based signaling (CBTC, 5G) and the Internet of Things, will require railways to integrate advanced electronic systems and equipment into new and existing infrastructure. Next generation railway electronic equipment and systems must be
Crossrail work suspended during coronavirus emergency
WORK on Transport for London and Crossrail construction sites has been temporarily suspended, in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus. London transport commissioner Mike Brown said: ‘The Government and the Mayor have given clear instructions to stay safe and to stop travelling in all cases other than critical workers
UK railway news roundup
Coronavirus continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry. Services are being slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are introduced and events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week
Nomad Digital: Enabling Reliable and Available Connectivity
New ROREXS Rail Exchange System From ROBEL
Offloading Rail from Any Layer A fully loaded transport system is usually deployed at multiple sites over several shifts with specific rail grades needed at each site. Traditional systems require the rail to be unloaded from the top down through subsequent layers. One failed shift could therefore impact the complete week’s
Three million passengers and counting…
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A check list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
From the archive: Three million passengers and counting
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A CHECK list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
CRRC Dispatches 2nd Batch of 3 DMUs to Angola
Goldschmidt Presents It’s New Brand Identity
New Brand Identity: Global Market Leader Goldschmidt Combines International Services for the Railway Infrastructure Industry with New Brand Goldschmidt, the global market leader for products and services for railway infrastructure is presenting its new brand. 25 years after the patenting of the Thermit® welding process on March 13, 1895, the family-owned
13 March: news in brief
Tree-blocked Cross City line reopens TRAIN services have returned to normal on the Birmingham Cross City line between New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley. A tree which had fallen across the railway near Wylde Green station on Wednesday night, pulling down the overhead wires, had to be removed from the tracks
Modelling basics: A decision on size
12 March: news in brief
Tree blocks Cross City line THERE are no trains between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley, because a fallen tree at Wylde Green has blocked the railway and damaged the overhead lines. Network Rail engineers are removing the tree, and they will then replace the damaged OHLE. West Midlands Railway
Harsco Rail Signs Three-Year Mobile Maintenance Train Service Contract with Network Rail
About Harsco Rail Harsco Rail, a worldwide operating segment of Harsco Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track maintenance products and services. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services and quality maintenance from nine main locations
ERA Issues Type Approval for Giruno in Italy
The Gotthard Base Tunnel opened in 2016. In December 2020 the Ceneri Base Tunnel will open. Together, they complete the flat track through the Alps. Consequently, the operator SBB is expecting an increase in demand. In 2014 SBB ordered 29 high-speed multiple units from Stadler. The agreement included options for
Port Authority of Rotterdam Awards Construction Contract
The Port Authority of Rotterdam has awarded VolkerRail the contract to built the superstructure of the new Theemsweg line. VolkerRail will install the superstructure in close collaboration with ProRail, the national rail infrastructure manager. Work on this project is expected to start in the latter half of 2020. The project entails
