Development Partner Selected for Toronto’s Scarborough Subway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario have selected Scarborough Transit Connect as the development partner for the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) contract for the Scarborough Subway Extension in Toronto. This project will deliver the 7.8-kilometre Scarborough Subway Extension in two primary contracts: the SRS contract and the Advance Tunnel contract, which is
Stadler to Deliver 20 FLIRT EMUs for Helsinki Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Stadler has signed an agreement with the VR Group to supply 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) in Finland. The four-car trains will have 356 seats and capacity for a total of 796 passengers. With a maximum speed of 160 kilometres an hour, they will be used for regional services around
Work to Extend Lyon Metro’s Line B Track Completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Track laying work on the extension of Lyon Metro’s line B from Oullins to Saint-Genis-Laval has been completed, with the connection of the extension to the existing tunnel behind the Gare d’Oullins station. Reaching the end of the railway work on the Lyon Metro’s line B extension Work began a year ago,
Vivarail may appoint administrators as cash dries up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A pioneering company which led the way in converting redundant trains to new forms of traction is preparing to appoint administrators. Vivarail, which was founded by Adrian Shooter in 2013, acquired a large fleet of former District Line cars from Transport for London with the intention of re-using their aluminium
Alstom Awarded New Panama Metro Line 2 Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract with Panama Metro (MPSA) to provide preventive and corrective maintenance for Line 2’s rolling stock, signalling and power supply system. Alstom will provide maintenance for Line 2 of the Panama Metro © Alstom The 21-kilometre-long line has been in operation since April 2019, during which time Alstom
Alstom to Design, Build and Maintain Cairo Metro Line 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Egypt’s National Authority of Tunnels (NAT) to design, build and maintain the Cairo Metro Line 6. The signing took place between the two parties at COP27 this month. Alstom new contract signing with NAT for Cairo Metro Line 6 © Alstom The 35-kilometre-long Line 6 is part
Route Assessment for Battery Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Battery Powered Train Concept The UK rail authorities are aiming to eliminate diesel traction wherever possible, but the network itself does not yet have complete electric coverage, and it will be many years before that is achieved. However, there are many routes that are partially electrified, operating with either occasional gaps
Scotland’s Railway Boosts Power Supply to Support Electrified Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Network Rail has announced that work is underway to deliver the next phase of enhancements to the power supply that will support Scotland’s electrified rail network. As part of a 120 million GBP government investment, a new modular feeder station is being installed near Glasgow Central station and a key track
Network Rail Trials Laser and Plasma Train to Blast Leaves Off the Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20220 Network Rail has announced that throughout October it has been performing comprehensive testing to determine whether laser beams and superheated plasma jets could be effective at clearing leaves off the line. The equipment has been fitted to Network Rail’s multi-purpose vehicles and has been deployed on heritage lines at the East
The New Stäubli Modular Connector Lightweight – Evotrak lite Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 Stäubli Showcased the New Modular Connector Lightweight at InnoTrans – Evotrak lite Stäubli Electrical Connector launches the EvoTrak lite for versatile, adaptable electrical connections between the main functions of the rail vehicle electrical traction chain. During this year’s InnoTrans, the new modular lightweight EvoTrak lite was showcased to the public for
ABB to Electrify 730 Kilometres of Rail Track for Lithuanian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 ABB has signed a contract to supply Lithuanian Railways with a 25 kV power solution to electrify 730 kilometres of rail track between Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius and the port city of Klaipeda. This is the company’s largest EU 25 kV rail electrification order to date. 25 kV power solution will help Lithuania
Spain: Stadler Presents 4 Trivoltage Electric Locomotives to Renfe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 Stadler Valencia has presented four of twelve high-power electric locomotives ordered by Renfe Mercancías for freight operations in Spain. The presentation was made during Isaías Táboas, President of Renfe Operadora’s visit to the Stadler factory in Valencia. Under the contract signed between Renfe and Stadler, four of the twelve high-power multi-system EURO6000,
US: Metra Unveils New Addition to Locomotive Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Chicago railway operator, Metra has unveiled the latest addition to its locomotive fleet; a remanufactured EMD SD70MAC. Now designated an SD70MACH and assigned the number 500 in Metra’s numbering system, this locomotive has been reconfigured for passenger use with refurbished, upgraded or new components. It has also been painted in heritage Regional
Athens Metro Line 3 Extension Now Fully Operational Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Alstom, as part of the Avax–Ghella–Alstom consortium, has completed infrastructure works across Attiko Metro’s Haidari-Piraeus Line 3 extension in Athens, Greece. Alstom has installed its long-standing Iconis urban mobility solution of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) for power supply © Alstom Now fully operational, Line 3 is expected to serve 130,000 passengers
Union Pacific Partners with ZTR to Build Hybrid-Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad is partnering with ZTR to build hybrid-electric locomotives for yard operations. The locomotives will be built at Union Pacific’s North Little Rock facility in Arkansas with the first prototype expected to be delivered in late 2023. Five additional units will then arrive in 2024. The new locomotives will be
A Year in Product Innovation Heading into APTA TRANSform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20220 The arrival of the APTA Transform conference in Seattle has us reflecting on the immense steps the transit industry has taken in the past year. Thinking back to last year’s APTA EXPO in November of 2021, the industry was struggling with the impacts of the pandemic and facing uncertainty over how
Egypt: Alstom Completes Phase 3A of Cairo Metro Line 3 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 Cairo Metro Line 3 has been inaugurated by Egypt’s Minister of Transport and the Chairman of Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) at a special event attended by representatives from Alstom. Cairo Metro Line 3 traffic improvements enable over 30,000 commuters to travel per hour, per direction © Alstom This follows Alstom’s completion
Deutsche Bahn Sets New Recycling Targets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) CEO announced ambitious new recycling targets for 2030 at its Sustainability Forum in Berlin. In an attempt to protect key resources such as concrete and steel, DB plans to bring its use of recycled rail steel up to 45% – double the current target. It also plans to triple
Earthworks Monitoring System: Vibration, Noise, and Movement! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 If an embankment failure is not managed from an early stage the result could be derailment. Around the world service operators are under pressure to increase capacity, reduce costs and save time by improving safety. Stop unnecessary visits to the site. Our position sensors save time and money. Contact us today
ABB to Power More than 300 Stadler Trains in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Stadler Valencia has contracted ABB to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives in Europe with its traction technologies. These orders are valued at approximately 170 million USD and include ABB’s traction converters and motors. The ABB traction technologies will be used on railway networks across Europe in countries such as
DB and Fortescue Partner on Ammonia-Hydrogen Engine and Green Fuel Logistics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) have signed a declaration of intent to work together on the development of an emission-free ammonia-hydrogen engine. The advantage of this technology over a pure hydrogen engine is that ammonia has a higher energy density than liquid hydrogen, making it easier to transport
How RAILSoft Improved PKP Energetyka’s Infrastructure Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 PKP Energetyka – How RailSoft Improved the Work of the Infrastructure Service Date of implementation: 2016 – 2017Number of implemented modules: 24 PKP Energetyka S.A. has been operating in the Polish market since 2001. The main task of the company is to sell and supply electricity to traction and business customers. The
CargoBeamer Train Transports Semi-Trailers between Marseille and Calais Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 CargoBeamer has operated the first intermodal train to transport semi-trailers between Marseille and Calais, France. The test train enabled 28 units to be transported on sustainable rail instead of by road, marking the first successful railway line for unaccompanied transport of semi-trailers. By transporting semi-trailers from Marseille to Calais by rail, each loading
SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is currently developing a new multiple-unit train concept for the ‘Next Generation Train’ or NGT for short. This is intended to allow trains to travel at up to 400 kilometers per hour. This
What Is EN50155 for Railway Applications? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 This article intends to summarise the most important requirements that apply for power supply devices when considered as a component in railway applications. Although there are several standards to take into consideration when installing electronic equipment in trams and trains, we will be focusing on the EN50155. Premium has a wide range of
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents New FLIRT Tri-Mode and CITYLINK Tram-Train for Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 At InnoTrans today, Stadler presented the new FLIRT tri-mode and CITYLINK tram-train for operation in South Wales. The event was attended by Stadler CEO Peter Spuhler and Rob Hale, Head of Rolling Stock, Project Integration & Delivery at Transport for Wales (TfW). Kicking off the presentation, Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director
Italy: Alstom to Supply 20 Additional Traxx DC3 Electric Locomotives to Polo Mercitalia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Alstom has been contracted to supply Italian railway operator, Polo Mercitalia (Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato) with 20 new-generation Traxx DC3 electric locomotives. These units are scheduled to be delivered in 2024 and will join the 40 units ordered in 2017, which have been in service for Mercitalia Rail for the past
Ricardo Partners on Innovative Hydrogen-Electric Train Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Ricardo Partners on Innovative Hydrogen-Electric Train Trial Ricardo, in partnership with Scottish Power, Network Rail Scotland and the University of Leeds, have received next phase energy sector funding to develop their innovative Holistic Hydrogen Approach to Heavy Duty Transport (H2H) project, which aims to be a catalyst that will help the UK
InnoTrans: Official Presentation of Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus H Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Today, Siemens Mobility presented its hydrogen train Mireo Plus H at InnoTrans in Berlin. The event was attended by Bettina Jarasch, Berlin Senator for Environment and Mobility and Deputy Governing Mayor, Guido Beermann, Minister for Transport in Brandenburg, Thomas Dill from VBB, the transport association for Berlin and Brandenburg, and Detlef
Stadler Presents FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train for San Bernardino Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 At InnoTrans 2022, Stadler unveiled its FLIRT H2 hydrogen train, which will be delivered to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBTCA) in mid-2023. This will be the first hydrogen-powered passenger train to operate in the US. Stadler FLIRT H2 © a2b Global Media SBTCA has currently ordered one FLIRT H2 hydrogen train to
Alstom to Focus on Digitalisation and Green Traction Solutions at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Alstom has announced the solutions and rolling stock it will be showcasing at InnoTrans 2022. Digitalisation is a key focus for Alstom this year, and the manufacturer will be presenting ATO, ETCS and cybersecurity technologies that can help operators to optimise real-time performance in signalling and multimodality. Also on show will be
Automation of Paris Metro’s Line 4 Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Automatic driverless metros have now begun passenger service on Paris Metro’s Line 4, as work has been completed to digitise and automate the century-old line. More driverless shuttles will be introduced over time to achieve full automation by the end of 2023. Siemens Mobility celebrates full automation of Line 4 of Paris
Spain: Alstom Receives Order for 10 Coradia Stream Trains from Catalonian Operator FGC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) has ordered 10 Coradia Stream regional trains from Alstom. In line with Alstom’s strategy and FGC’s commitment to promoting sustainable mobility, the new trains will be developed using eco-design criteria for their raw materials, traction systems, energy efficiency and end of life recycling. The contract,
First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions New spur gear drive developed to meet specific requirements of the urban rail networkLightweight and powerful: Transmission weighs 80 kilograms less than the previous modelFirst order from Hitachi Rail for Metro Washington comprises 256 vehicles ZF will produce a
Caltrain Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Caltrain has reached a new milestone in its electrification project by energising its FMC San Jose traction power substation with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the first time. This is one of the two main substations along the Caltrain corridor, the second being the East Grand substation
Join KONČAR at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and takes place every two years in Berlin. Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 41 halls available at Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The thirteenth InnoTrans will take place
Egypt: 320 Vehicles Ordered for Lines Two and Three of Cairo Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels has signed a contract with the Hyundai Rotem / Egyptian National Company for Railway Industry (NERC) joint venture for the manufacture and supply of 40 metro trains with 320 air-conditioned metro vehicles. These will operate on lines two and three of the Cairo Metro, and will
More Power from Smaller Motors with New SKF Hybrid Deep Groove Ball Bearing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 More Power from Smaller Motors with New SKF Hybrid Deep Groove Ball Bearing A new high-performance two-piece polymer cage pushes SKF’s Hybrid deep groove ball bearing into new limits and gives more flexibility in the design choices. By allowing higher rotational speeds, it operates more quietly and efficiently than bearings with
SNCF Orders a Further 15 Avelia Horizon Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 SNCF Voyageurs has ordered an additional 15 new-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom. Exterior view of the Avelia Horizon very high-speed train. © Alstom Advanced & Creative Design The 4-voltage high-speed Avelia Horizon trains meet the requirements of European traffic. Thanks to their aerodynamic design and advanced traction drives, the new-generation
Network Rail Signs Solar Power Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20220 UK rail infrastructure manager Network Rail has signed a solar power agreement with EDF Renewables UK for 49.9MW of renewable energy capacity. This amount is equivalent to roughly 15 percent of Network Rail’s annual non-traction energy consumption. It will come from EDF Renewables UK’s new Bloy’s Grove solar farm, which is
Avanti crisis deepens as city leaders say cuts are a ‘national outrage’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20220 City and business leaders on the West Coast Main Line have sent a letter of protest to transport secretary Grant Shapps after Avanti West Coast said it was cutting back its timetables, with trains on most lines running once an hour at best from Sunday. There will be very few services on
CAF Begins Dynamic Track Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 CAF has begun dynamic track testing the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train developed for the FCH2Rail project. This comes less than two months since static tests began at CAF’s site in Zaragoza. FCH2RAIL hydrogen-powered demonstrator train FCH2RAIL is a consortium of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, ADIF, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik. The project has a budget of 14 million
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
Stadler Reveals Plans for InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Stadler has revealed some of the solutions it will have on show at InnoTrans 2022 this coming September. With a focus on sustainability, seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be on display to the specialist and general public for the first time. Stadler FLIRT H2 for SBCTA © Stadler This will include Stadler’s
Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Cummins Inc.: Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader – Power Systems Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They have also re-invigorated the interest in the
China: Alstom Joint Venture to Supply Further Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment (SATEE) has been awarded a contract by Nanjing Metro and CRRC Puzhen to provide the train traction and auxiliary system for 258 metro cars. These will run on Line 6 of Nanjing’s metro network in the Jiangsu province. Alstom train on Nanjing Metro Line 1 © Luoxingyang000 Alstom’s Chinese
Alstom’s Trápaga Site to Supply Propulsion for Zefiro Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Alstom has announced that its industrial centre in Trápaga, Spain will manufacture the propulsion system for the new Zefiro Express high-speed trains in Sweden. Sweden’s national operator, SJ contracted Alstom to supply 25 electric high-speed trains in April 2022. This contract is valued at 650 million EUR. The propulsion system for this
Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Rail depot equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan will be key to improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance teams working on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The specialist manufacturer is designing lifting and handling products for the South Gosforth Traction Maintenance Depot in
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
Netherlands: Alstom and NS Unveil New Intercity Next Generation Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 NS’s new Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) train was presented to the public for the first time this weekend when the Dutch national rail operator showcased the Alstom vehicle at Rotterdam Central Station in the Netherlands. The Coradia Stream Intercity Next Generation train © Alstom Alstom is supplying NS with 79 Coradia Stream trains,
Siemens expands Goole factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility is expanding its £200 million rail village in Goole with a new £7 million component building, creating up to 30 jobs. Business minister Lee Rowley celebrated the investment when he signed a steel sheet during a visit to the site. The component building is set to open next
£120m Investment to Boost Scotland’s Railway Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Network Rail is investing more than 120 million GBP of Scottish Government funding to increase the power supply of Scotland’s railway network. Over the next three years, six new feeder stations will be installed across the network and nine sites will be upgraded. This investment will increase the resiliency and reliability
Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Not All Real-Time Passenger Information Is Created Equal There’s little question in the transit industry about the value of providing Real-time Passenger Information (RTPI) to passengers. RTPI has been found to increase ridership, reduce perception of wait time, and even make passengers feel safer. Today, the
Adif to Extend Madrid’s C-4B Cercanías Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Adif has launched a tender to extend Madrid’s current C-4B Cercanías line from Colmenar Viejo to Soto del Real. The tender is valued at over 25 million EUR and will extend the line by approximately 10 kilometres. This expansion of Madrid’s commuter network is in line with the Plan de Cercanías
Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Speed Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Hitachi Rail is installing a world-first live monitoring system on Great Western Railway’s (GWR) high-speed fleet to provide digital data on train wheelset performance. The wireless technology will be fitted to 93 intercity trains, marking the first time that Hitachi’s ‘Perpetuum Onboard’ wireless technology will be deployed to monitor all wheelset
Germany: Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Hydrogen-Powered Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received its first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains. First hydrogen-powered trains for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region The manufacturer has been awarded a contract from Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) for seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains. These will operate on the Heidekrautbahn network (RB27) in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. The
Thailand: CRRC Completes Traction Testing on CDA5B1 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 CRRC has announced that successful traction performance testing is now complete on the first 20 CDA5B1 locomotives delivered to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The new locomotives have a 16-tonne low axle load with a large power-weight ratio, enabling them to produce stronger traction power compared to other locomotives with
Softronic Orders ETCS Level 2 Equipment from Thales for LEMA Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Softronic has chosen Thales to deliver and equip five LEMA 6000 kW locomotives with ETCS Level 2 and PZB vehicle equipment. This is one of Thales first ETCS Level 2 on-board systems in Europe. The LEMA 6000 kW locomotives are suitable for the traction of very heavy trains and can operate in
Kazakhstan: Škoda Receives New Traction Motor Order from Wabtec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Wabtec has ordered traction motors from Škoda Group for an additional 26 locomotives. The two organisations have an ongoing relationship – Škoda has supplied the company with motor sets for more than 50 locomotives in recent years. This latest order, valued at over 12 million EUR (12.88m USD), is for locomotives that
Italy: GTS Rail Orders 20 Additional Traxx DC3 Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Alstom has signed an agreement to deliver a further 20 Traxx DC3 electric locomotives to Italy-based GTS Rail. New Traxx DC3 locomotive on the tracks. © Alstom Known as the E.494 in Italy, the DC3 is Alstom’s latest generation of high-power electric locomotive and has been designed to maximise efficiency, minimise maintenance, and
Globe Scott Motors’ Electric Point Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Introducing Globe Scott Motors’ (GSM) electric point machines, which can be used across all types of traction, track gauges, rail types, points and crossings. Safety and reliability in railway transportation have always been GSM’s deepest purpose. Having worked in the industry for more than 20 years, GSM understands the importance of
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
Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Ricardo and MxV Rail have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement that will bring together the two rail organisations’ engineering and testing capabilities to serve a burgeoning global rail and transit market. The new alliance will leverage decades of expertise to provide project support for rail engineering, testing, investigation and
Insulation Monitoring Devices for Traction Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Insulation Monitoring Devices for Traction Vehicles / Rolling Stock AC/DC IT System HIG99 + HIG99 KM CAN A traction container is a device that usually contains a galvanically isolated unit of a multi-quadrant power converter, which serves to regulate the traction motors of electric traction vehicles. Usually the traction container contains one
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
CAF Begins Static Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 CAF has commenced static tests on the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train that is being developed for the FCH2Rail project. To produce the hydrogen train prototype, a new power generation system has been installed within a RENFE Civia commuter train. The technology has been integrated into the vehicle’s existing traction system, enabling the
A Conversation with Railway Depot Specialist Emeg Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 In the midst of a busy year for Emeg, we caught up with Emeg Group President Carl Backhouse to hear about some of the company’s past, prestigious successes as well as exciting, upcoming projects. Railway-News (RN): You provide mechanical and electrical engineering services for the rail sector. Your headquarters are in
Rail Baltica Launches Electrification Procurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 RB Rail AS has announced a public procurement for the design and construction of the electrification systems for the entire Rail Baltica high-speed railway line, which will cover more than 870 kilometres in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The railway’s energy subsystem will be unified across the three nations to ensure full
Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Rail safety specialists at Sheffield-based Zonegreen have installed the latest version of their flagship depot protection system at one of the first facilities to ever invest in the technology. Staff at Brighton’s Lovers Walk Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot are now using RFID tags,
Balfour Beatty Begins London Underground High Voltage Upgrade Project this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 Balfour Beatty will begin essential upgrade works to London Underground’s Piccadilly line this month. The infrastructure company has been chosen to renew and replace aging high and low voltage switchboards, in addition to designing, supplying and installing new high voltage cables at several substations along the line. These include Cockfosters, Hyde Park
Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Experts will perform independent safety assessments during the design stage of the Go Expansion railway upgrade. Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
LTA Singapore Awards Two Contracts for Jurong Region Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has awarded two contracts with a combined value of 386 million SGD for its future Jurong Region Line (JRL). The 24 kilometre JRL will be Singapore’s seventh Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line. It will be operational from 2027 onwards in three phases and will improve connectivity
Alstom Wins Contract for Tel Aviv’s Green Line LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and its partners Electra Ltd. and Dan Transportation have been awarded a contract to design, build, and maintain the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line for Israel’s Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd (NTA). Alstom will supply 98 Citadis X05 trams for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line and will
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
SYSTRA Consortium to Ensure Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border RTS Link Meets Safety Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 A SYSTRA-led consortium has been chosen to provide independent certification for the Straits of Johor cross-border rapid transit system (RTS) link that will connect Malaysia and Singapore. Artist’s impression of RTS cross-border link station The new link is scheduled to go into service in late 2026, carrying passengers four kilometres between the
Intelligent Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring If an embankment failure is not managed from an early stage the result could be a derailment. Around the world rail service operators are under pressure to increase capacity, reduce costs and at the same time improve safety. The effects that multiple external factors can have on rail
Hybrid Trains: A Must-Have Converter to Start up the Diesel Generator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 In this new article, we want to introduce how our newest DC/DC converter CBS-10K works with a “Start-up diesel engine” application in the hybrid trains. The CBS-10K has been designed under rolling stock standards and is the perfect complement to start the diesel engine in diesel-electric hybrid trains. The new CBS-10K is
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe Partner on SiC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Electric Europe to push the use of high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technology for increasing railway drive systems’ energy efficiency. Siemens Mobility’s battery-powered Mireo Plus B © Siemens Mobility Power semiconductors play a key role in all kinds of railway vehicles, from trams
Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 British Steel: Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension One of North Wales’ premier tourist attractions is about to get bigger – and better! – thanks to Scunthorpe-made rail. March saw the delivery of 56E1 flat-bottom rail to Carrog station on the Llangollen Railway, enabling repairs to the heritage line so it
ABB System Recycles Energy Created by Melbourne’s Braking Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 ABB’s Enviline Energy Storage System (ESS) is being used by Metro Trains Melbourne (Metro) to capture, store and reuse latent energy created by its braking trains. This has led to a 15% reduction in the operator’s carbon emissions. Train travelling through Eltham Station © ABB The system enables Metro to make more efficient use
Monitoring and Prediction of Sand Levels in Silos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The large majority of rail rolling stock, trains, tramways and subways use sand to increase wheel-rail adhesion for traction and braking. Some conditions significantly decrease vehicle adhesion, such as in the fall, when the presence of plant residues and high humidity make rails ‘greasy.’ In this context, using ‘sandboxes’ to add sand
Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 ONxpress Transportation Partners – a consortium made up of Alstom, Aecon Group, Deutsche Bahn International Operations and FCC Construcción – has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project. GO Expansion will transform the GO rail network from a commuter service into an all-day rapid system. ©
South Africa: Siemens Mobility Completes Germiston Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20220 Work to resignal Germiston station complex, one of the busiest railway junctions in Africa, has now been completed by Siemens Mobility, marking the end of a major three-year project. Gauteng rail corridors future-proofed as Siemens Mobility completes massive Germiston resignalling project © Siemens Mobility This work is part of the wider Gauteng Resignalling
Siemens Mobility Awarded São Paulo Metro Signalling and Electrification Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Siemens Mobility has been chosen to upgrade and modernise São Paulo’s metro network, helping enhance operations and improve sustainability. Siemens Mobility and ViaMobilidade to Modernize Commuter Rail Lines in São Paulo, Brazil © Siemens Mobility The rail company has been awarded two contracts by ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian
Powering Freight’s Destination to Zero Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Powering Freight’s Destination to Zero This month, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. (KLW) announced the next step in Tier 4 locomotive repower programs. Building on successful sales of KLW EPA Tier 4 certified and CARB verified locomotives across the U.S., KLW has recently completed the remanufacture of
Talgo and Indra Partner to Become Founding Member of Europe’s Rail Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Rail manufacturer Talgo and tech consultancy Indra have signed a strategic agreement that will see them partner to become a founding member of the railway innovation programme Europe’s Rail (EU-Rail). They will also be on the programme’s governing board. A Talgo high-speed train © Talgo EU-Rail is part of the European Innovation Framework Programme:
Siemens Mobility Receives Largest Vectron Order from Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received an order for 50 of its Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Czech Railways (ČD). This is the manufacturer’s biggest Vectron order to date from the Czech Republic. The agreed contract also includes full service for 15 years. With a maximum speed of 230 kilometres an hour, the locomotives can
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
CVS-280: DC/DC Low Battery Voltage Starter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 What are the key features and railway applications of the new CVS-280 DC/DC low battery voltage starter? This series is designed to operate directly from the 750V DC catenary line and can provide DC outputs from 24V to 110V at 280 Watts continuous power and 400 Watts peak power. The CVS-280 series
RIA: UK Government Needs to Do More to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Limited progress is being made regarding the UK government’s rail decarbonisation plans according to a new report by the Railway Industry Association (RIA). The UK government has a legal commitment to net zero by 2050, as well as a target to take all diesel-only trains off the rail network by 2040. According
Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Ricardo will soon complete its Independent Safety Assessment of a signalling technology for a new Maglev system in China’s Hunan Province. The Phoenix Maglev Cultural Tourism Project will connect the ancient city of Fenghuang, a renowned tourist location, to China’s high-speed
Ricardo Receives Innovation Funding for Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Ricardo Receives Innovation Funding for Rail Projects Ricardo has secured funding for two projects through a £450m energy network initiative. In partnership with Scottish Power, Network Rail and the University of Leeds, Ricardo’s team has won support from the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) for two studies in the transport innovation challenges category. Both
ETC Solutions Connects Former Abellio Vehicles for DB Regio Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 Change of operator in NRW – ETC Solutions connects former Abellio vehicles for DB Regio to DB’s vehicle tracking back office DB Regio starts the new operation seamlessly with ETC plug and play technology. ETC Solutions Plug and Play Technology © ETC Solutions GmbH In the course of the cessation of operations at Abellio
Deutsche Bahn Is Building Overhead Line ‘Islands’ for Battery Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it will be building overhead line ‘islands’ for regional battery trains. This means, instead of electrifying a line in full, as is conventional for electric trains to draw traction power, these lines will feature intermittent electrification. The first of these lines to become operational will be in
Harsco Rail Partners with Colmar Technik S.p.A. for Rail/Road Shunters Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Harsco Rail Partners with Colmar Technik S.p.A. for Rolling Stock Shunters Harsco Rail has entered into a partnership with the Italian company Colmar Technik S.p.A. which includes the distribution of Rail/Road Shunters. We are looking forward to a great partnership and good business! Our partner Colmar has been in this field since
Stadler to Trial Battery Mode Operation in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Tests to see whether the Stadler-built Arriva Netherlands trains are able to run in battery mode in the Netherlands. The purpose of the trials is to demonstrate the effectiveness of battery-powered trains for use on non-electrified lines. They will take place using a modified WINK train, using recovered braking energy to
Start with a FLIRT: German Railway Company Choses Stadler Trains for Cross-Border Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20220 Stadler has signed a contract with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland (start) to deliver 20 FLIRT trains for use on the Maas-Wupper network. Stadler FLIRT train for start. © Stadler The manufacturer will provide extra-long FLIRT cars for the Maas-Wupper-Express, with seven doors on each side to ensure easy and safe entry and exit, as