SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil First Régiolis Hybrid Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have unveiled the first French hybrid train. First Régiolis hybrid regional train © Alstom / Yannick Hauwelle Presented at both Alstom’s Reichshoffen site and the Régions de France headquarters in Paris, this electric-diesel-battery regional train is the first hybridisation project of a Régiolis train in France. The project was launched in 2018
Keeping Ahead of REACH Compliance in the Rail Industry with Effective Adhesive Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Keeping Ahead of REACH Compliance in the Rail Industry: The Importance of Finding Fast, Effective Adhesive Solutions to Meet Manufacturing Standards By Dimitri Clément, Senior expert in industrial adhesives, Henkel With Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) compliance changing on an almost daily basis, products that complied one day can
Italy: Alstom Chosen to Improve Abruzzo’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20220 Alstom has signed two contracts with Divisione Ferroviaria TUA worth a total of 33 million euros. (37.33m USD). These will support improvements to the rail network in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Coradia Pop in commercial service in Italy © Alstom The first contract is for the supply of three regional Coradia Stream Pop
CZ Loko Wins Contract to Upgrade Czech Railways’ Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CZ Loko has won the contract to modernise Czech Railways’ fleet of 14 Class 742 locomotives. The contract, valued at over 684 million Czech koruna (28.12m euros | 32.12m USD), is part of Czech Railways’ 2030 Strategy to upgrade a significant part of its rolling stock. CZ Loko has
UK: New Test Rig Will Expand University of Huddersfield’s Rail Research Capabilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 This summer the University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research will launch Harold 2.0 – a full-scale bogie test rig. Harold 2.0 full-scale bogie test rig © University of Huddersfield This will be the only full-size rig of its kind in the UK. It will feature a motored rolling road that can recreate
TX Logistik to Introduce New Service in Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20220 TX Logistik AB, the Swedish subsidiary of the German rail freight company TX Logistik AG, is adding to its Swedish offering. Starting on Monday, 31 January, the company, which is part of the Mercitalia Group (Gruppo FS Italiane), will run an additional connection between Trelleborg and Eskilstuna, around 100km to the
Transport minister steps down Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Transport minister steps down Scottish transport minister Graeme Dey has resigned from the Holyrood government. He said the cause of his departure is 'health-related', and that he was unable to give his responsibility 'everything it rightly requires and deserves'. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Mr Dey had been 'highly effective' and
Why Condition-Based Maintenance Requires a Fully Integrated Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 Separate Technologies Often, train operating companies have separate technologies that function well to monitor or report a single component or system (e.g., doors or HVAC), but that are not interconnected to the other parts of the train. Such systems are no longer sustainable. Today, as an operator, you want all information
DB Cargo to Replace its Diesel Locomotive Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 DB Cargo is investing in a new climate-friendly locomotive fleet with alternative drives. A Siemens Mobility Vectron locomotive for Deutsche Bahn © Deutsche Bahn | Volker Emersleben The transport company is planning to replace its old diesel locomotives with 300 new shunting and dual-powered locomotives in order to improve efficiency and sustainability. This will
Rail Baltica Control-Command and Signalling Contract Signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 On 18 January 2022 the RB Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS and an international consortium comprising SYSTRA, ITALFERR (Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group) and EGIS signed an agreement relating to the infrastructure project’s control-command and signalling component. The international consortium will provide engineering and project management services for the preparation,
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s 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
Refurbishment of the Alstom Coradia Continental S-Bahn Bremen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 The first stage of refurbishing cars of the Bremen metro trains began this month. New functionalities need to be implemented in the passenger information system of Nordwestbahn, so that they can fulfil its transport contract. The first stage of refurbishing cars of the Bremen metro trains began this month © NordWestBahn / Heese
WITT EscS 7: Railway Voltage Limiting Device with Approval of the EBA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 WITT EscS 7 – Earth Short Circuiting Device for Railways Voltage Limiting Device with Approval of the Federal Railway Authority Germany *Product like copy © Witt Solutions GmbH Rail system with DC traction use the rails as return conductors for the traction current. The rail is insulated towards the ground. Otherwise stray currents would
Germany: DB Regio Orders 17 Alstom Coradia Stream Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20220 DB Regio has ordered 17 Coradia Stream electric multiple units to run on the Main-Weser subnetwork between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel. These will be assembled at Alstom’s Salzgitter site in Germany. The new Coradia Stream double-deck trains will run on Germany’s Main-Weser regional network operating between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel. ©
Stadler Enters Guinness Book of Records with Its FLIRT Akku Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 Stadler has entered the Guinness Book of Records by achieving a 224km range with its battery-powered FLIRT Akku. The three-car FLIRT Akku travelled in battery-only mode on the route between Berlin and Warnemünde, achieving a range of exactly 224.0km in wintry conditions at around freezing point. Independent technical consultants were on
Belgium: Alstom to Supply SNCB with 98 Additional M7 Train Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20210 SNCB is exercising a contract option from a framework agreement signed in 2015 (with Bombardier Transportation) to request a further 98 M7 train cars. The original framework agreement was for up to 1,362 M7 train cars. M7 double-decker train © Alstom This current order is worth 268 million euros. So far, SNCB has ordered
New Low Voltage Limiters for Railway Applications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 ALVL 60 and ALVL 120 – low voltage limiters, recoverable VLD of 2.2 class (bi-directional), VLD-O+F type, used primarily in DC traction systems to protect against electric shock when touching non-live metal parts of structures or in AC power supply systems. They are used to effectively protect persons, who may come
Reports claim rail decarbonisation plans are at risk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20210 Reports claim rail decarbonisation plans are at risk It is being reported that the Treasury has refused to fund Network Rail’s Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy. An interim business case was published in July last year, and it involves more electrification as well as the use of battery and hydrogen trains to
Kazakhstan: Silkway Transit Celebrates Arrival of First Black Granite Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20210 Silkway Transit has celebrated the arrival of its first two-section 2ES7 ‘Black Granite’ electric locomotives with a ceremonial launch at Nurly-Zhol railway station, Kazakhstan. Silkway Transit Celebrates Arrival of First Black Granite Electric Locomotives © Silkway Transit / STM In one of the largest export contracts for the supply of traction rolling stock
Alstom Formally Opens New Indian Manufacturing Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20210 Alstom formally opened its new manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India with a ceremony attended by France’s Ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, and Alstom India and South Asia Managing Director Alain Spohr. Spread across 15 acres, and with an installed capacity of 2.1 million hours, it’s the largest components manufacturing facility in
Astronics Introduces ATS-5000 Series of Test and Support Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20210 The ATS-5000 Series offers a wide variety of application solutions that leverage modular and open designs to take advantage of common tools and software, ultimately reducing training and internal support costs. Functional emulation capabilities and test program set (TPS) development tasks are automated, enabling users to support the products specific
Israel Railways Issues Notice to Proceed for Supply of 36 TRAXX Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20210 Israel Railways (ISR) has issued a notice to proceed for the supply of 36 additional TRAXX locomotives as part of a framework agreement it signed with Bombardier Transportation (now Alstom) in 2015 for the supply of 62 electric TRAXX locomotives (as well as 74 double-decker coaches in 2019). Israel Railways and
Confidence grows in rail supply chain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20210 Confidence grows in rail supply chain A new poll suggests that confidence in the rail industry is growing again, in what the Railway Industry Association described as a ‘positive sign of growing optimism about the future’. More than 260 rail industry leaders were surveyed by Savanta on behalf of RIA, and
Škoda Transportation and Hyundai Rotem to Produce Locomotives for Tanzania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20210 Škoda Transportation Group has signed a contract with Hyundai Rotem to deliver 17 sets of complete electrical equipment. Valued at over 580 million CZK (22.65m euros | 26.36m USD), the contract is for sets which include main and auxiliary drives, battery chargers, traction motors, gearboxes and wheelsets. The Škoda Transportation Group will
Kazakhstan: SilkWay Transit Orders 22 STM Electric Freight Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20210 Sinara Transport Machines’ (STM) Trading House has signed an agreement with SilkWay Transit to deliver 22 2ES7 Black Granite locomotives. The electric freight locomotives will be used for commercial service on the Republic of Kazakhstan’s main line. 2ES7 Black Granite electric locomotive © Sinara Transport Machines The 2ES7 two-section freight AC electric locomotives
Railfreight goes back to diesel as electricity costs soar Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20210 SOME rail freight operators have abandoned electric traction, at least for now, because the price of electricity has been rising sharply. The electricity tariffs include a 40 per cent renewable energy tax, and following the latest rises diesel traction is now cheaper. The drivers' union ASLEF is calling for the
Trans Regio Signs Long-term Lease for 23 Alpha Trains EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20210 Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn (Trans Regio), a subsidiary of the Transdev Group, has signed a long-term lease with Alpha Trains for 23 EMU trains. Trans Regio Signs Long-term Lease for 23 Alpha Trains’ EMUs © Alpha Trains The EMUs are currently in service on the MittelrheinBahn concession, which is operated by Trans Regio.
Interview with Martin Bělčík, CEO of VUZ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 You have mentioned a nearly completely booked capacity. Does that mean that customers should be aware that they may not be able to use your circuit? MB: Yes and no. It depends on the type of tests and requested timeframe. We prefer manufacturers as customers, who wish to carry out comprehensive projects
Scotland Puts Rail Decarbonisation at Heart of Net Zero Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20210 “With just a month until world leaders arrive in Glasgow to address the growing climate crisis, Scotland’s railway is well on track in its journey towards full decarbonisation of passenger services. “The new Glasgow Queen Street, delivered as part of the Edinburgh Glasgow Improvement Programme, is a shining example of how
UK railway roundup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry. Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage. Office of Rail and Road
Book of the Week: The Last Days of BR Steam in Wessex Vol 2. Southern Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20210 By the early 1960s, BR’s aim to eliminate steam traction was all too evident. The author, therefore, decided to try to record these changes pictorially, initially using his Box Brownie camera. He soon extended his search beyond his home city of Bath to the Southern Region’s lines in neighbouring counties,
Book of the Week: The Last Days of BR Steam in Wessex Vol 1. Western Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20210 By the early 1960s, BR’s aim to eliminate steam traction was all too evident. The author, therefore, decided to try to record these changes pictorially, initially using his Box Brownie camera. He soon extended his search beyond his home city of Bath to the Western Region’s lines in neighbouring counties,
First Major Overhaul on Class 541 Taurus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 In mid-June earlier this year, our Ljubljana depot completed a major overhaul of the 541-004 Siemens Taurus, the first multi system electric locomotive in SŽ-Tovorni promet’s fleet. Volume-wise, major overhauls are the most extensive service done at our shops. This particular overhaul was carried out eight years after the locomotive’s mid-life
Alstom Demonstrates Battery-Powered Multiple Unit Train in Saxony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 Alstom has conducted a technical demonstration journey of its latest battery-powered train in Saxony. Alstom’s battery-powered train will go into service in Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria in December 2021 Developed as a prototype at Alstom’s Hennigsdorf site (formerly Bombardier), the battery-powered electric multiple unit train travelled from Chemnitz to Flöha and Zschopau
Book of the Week: Locomotive Recollections 46233 Duchess of Sutherland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20210 After an active mainline career of 27 years – firstly with the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), and then after Nationalisation with the London Midland Region of British Railways (BR) – Princess Coronation Class 4-6-2 No. 46233 Duchess of Sutherland could be found languishing on the condemned siding at
Scarborough Subway Extension Tunnel Boring Machine Undertakes Quality Control and Testing Prior to Shipment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 While work continues to prepare the launch shaft for the Scarborough Subway extension’s tunnel boring machine (TBM) in Toronto, Canada, workers in Schwanau, Germany, have been busy manufacturing the machine itself. Scarborough Subway Extension TBM under construction in Germany © Metrolinx The 7.8 kilometre Scarborough Subway extension will be the first subway project
Alstom Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Showcased in Sweden for First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20210 The first two 100% hydrogen iLint trains entered commercial service in 2018 in Germany, and have already covered more than 100,000 kilometres. To date, 41 trainsets have been ordered in Germany, and successful trials have taken place in Austria and in the Netherlands. In Italy, the operator FNM confirmed an order for
PowerRail Acquires Maurey Instruments Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20210 PowerRail is North America’s leading aftermarket parts provider, supporting both EMD and GE locomotives. In addition, they are an AAR M-1003 quality certified company with over 18 years of experience serving Short Lines, Regionals, Class I’s, Transit Authorities, and many others within the rail industry across the globe. PowerRail is a
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2021 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20210 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2021 Is Here! The Railway-News Magazine, issue 3 2021 is here! Featuring the upcoming Railtex / Infrarail shows at the NEC in Birmingham, UK in September, read all about the latest industry news and supplier updates, such as how satellites are being used for vegetation management
Alstom Signs Agreement to Supply Trenitalia 150 Coradia Stream Regional Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20210 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to supply Trenitalia with 150 Coradia Stream regional trains. Coradia Stream in production © Alstom The contract is valued at approximately 910m euros (1,072m USD). Coradia Stream is a range of low-floor, high-performance electric multiple units (EMU) for regional and intercity lines. It offers a modular design to
Ribble Steam Railway and Museum – Temporary Front of House Assistant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 Ribble Steam Railway and Museum are looking for a Front of House Assistant to work alongside a small team of professional staff and volunteers. Together you will deliver an enjoyable museum and attraction visit experience and build our online presence. This is a varied role and you will get
Deutsche Bahn Completes First Long-Term, Cross-Border Green Energy Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 Deutsche Bahn (DB) continues to ramp up its green power supply by completing its first cross-border, long-term green electricity contract, known as the cross-border PPA. Hydropower in Norway © Statkraft In a 10-year agreement with the Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft, the Mågeli hydropower plant in southern Norway will supply DB with almost
Zonegreen Transports Historic Depot to Cutting Edge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 Zonegreen Transports Historic Depot to Cutting Edge Sheffield-based Zonegreen has installed its very latest rail safety technology at a depot famed for servicing steam locomotives. London’s Battersea Stewarts Lane facility has become the first in the UK to benefit from a contactless version of Zonegreen’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS). The Govia
Bavaria and Siemens Mobility Partner on Hydrogen-Powered Train Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20210 Siemens Mobility’s hydrogen-powered train is being developed on the basis of its Mireo Plus H platform. It’s designed to operate on non-electrified rail lines and has a range of up to 800km. The main components of the hydrogen traction drive are two fuel cells mounted on the roof, and the system
Roads to Rail event set for August Bank Holiday at Corfe Castle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20210 T9 30120 Harmans Cross Swanage Railway. Photo: Andrew PM Wright Swanage Railway volunteers are staging a steam rally next to Norden station near Corfe Castle to raise funds Featuring up to 20 traction engines, steam rollers and showman’s engines, the four-day Roads to Rail gathering takes place during the August
EuroChem and UWC Sign Contract for 2,000 Mineral Hopper Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20210 United Wagon Company (UWC) has received an order from EuroChem for 2,000 new generation hopper cars for mineral fertilisers. This new contract, which includes maintenance services, reaffirms and strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two organisations. UWC’s hopper car 19-9835-01 © UWC The railcars will be dispatched to the customer by June 2022 and
Digital Technologies Move the Rail Industry Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 The global railway industry is experiencing incredible growth. Statista estimates that the European railway market will grow from 16 billion USD (13 billion euros | 11.4 billion GBP) in 2020 to nearly 29 billion USD (24 billion euros | 20.6 billion GBP) by 2025 — an annual growth rate of 12%.
Connectivity to Sustainability – the Future of Rail Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Connectivity to Sustainability – the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different 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 also re-invigorated interest in the rail industry and became the poster child of the industry for
Alstom’s Régiolis Crossborder Train Arrives at Czech Test Circuit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Alstom’s Régiolis Crossborder, a hybrid unit, has arrived at Výzkumný Ústav Železniční’s (VUZ) test circuit in the Czech Republic. Alstom’s Regiolis Crossborder hybrid unit train © Alstom In 2019, 30 Régiolis Crossborder trains, which can run on 25kV and 15kV traction power and which are equipped with a diesel engine for unelectrified tracks,
Alstom to Equip Luxembourg Railways’ Coradia Trains with ATO System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20210 Luxembourg’s National Railways (CFL) has chosen Alstom to equip its 34 new Coradia regional trains with an automatic train operation (ATO) system. Coradia regional trains for CFL © Alstom The high-capacity double-deck trains, ordered in December 2018, will gradually enter commercial service on Luxembourg’s national network, as well as in Belgium
Two-day celebration at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Photo: Mark Fielding Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is planning a special two-day gala to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway Preservation Society. Tickets are now on sale for the COVID-safe event, which will take place at Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway on July 10/11. Also see Entitled ‘It’s Still A
Severn Valley Railway’s Harrier Hydroshunter project passes significant milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is celebrating the successful completion of the latest stage of its Harrier Hydroshunter project, with the removal of the original diesel engine from a Class 08 ‘donor’ shunter. The SVR is working with the University of Birmingham and Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions to carry out the
ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched the 2023 Periodic Review (PR23) – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024–2029 – in an open letter. The ORR evaluates the objectives put forward by the governments of England and Wales, and Scotland, the principal
Deutsche Bahn Accelerates Its Climate-Neutrality Goals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20210 In order to meet the 2040 deadline, Deutsche Bahn will supply all of its sites, its offices and stations in Germany completely with green electricity by 2025. It will also make its heating supply greener – fossil fuels such as oil and gas will gradually be phased out. Increased energy
Rail pass for ‘staycationers’ designed to boost tourism to Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20210 A new rail pass for “staycationers” and vouchers for popular destinations are at the heart of UK Government plans to increase domestic tourism to Scotland. Ministers have launched plans aimed at recovering domestic tourism to pre-pandemic levels by 2022 and international tourism by 2023. Also see The tourism recovery plan includes a rail
Talgo Avril Exceeds 360km/h in Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 A Talgo Avril has reached a key milestone in the very high-speed train’s homologation process by exceeding 363 kilometres per hour. The landmark was achieved by one of the 30 units whose manufacture and maintenance were awarded to Talgo by Renfe for circulation in Spain and France over the next 30
Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomotive Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 Talgo has secured a contract from Renfe to manufacture 26 new variable gauge, 330 km/h commercial speed powerheads (locomotives) as the last step in transforming 13 conventional trains into very high-speed trains. This makes it the first manufacturer in the world to give a second life to intercity trains by converting
Alstom’s First Cross-Border Coradia Polyvalent Train Starts Approval and Certification Tests Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Alstom’s first pre-production Coradia Polyvalent France-Germany cross-border train has been delivered to the DB Systemtechnik centre in Minden, Germany, where it will undergo certification and approval tests. These will include mechanical checks to establish how the train behaves on curves. It will then go to the Velim test centre in the
Full HRA Awards results: record entries; Dartmouth Steam Railway big winners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20210 The Dartmouth Steam Railway were the big winners at the 2021 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards – which were hosted virtually due to COVID-19. Closely beating Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Didcot Railway Centre, the Seaton Tramway and the Statfold Barn Railway, Dartmouth scooped the Outstanding Visitor Attraction for a
Alstom and Long Island Rail Road Partner to Explore Battery Traction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 Alstom has signed a product test agreement with New York’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to explore the opportunities for converting the commuter line’s M-7 railcars to battery traction. The two parties would examine the feasibility of running battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) on the Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branch
Rail Baltica Selects Electrification Partner for 870km High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 The energy (ENE) engineer (the companies listed above) will first conduct a number of technical and economic studies to prepare for procuring the electrification design and build tender. During the implementation phase the ENE engineer will act as FIDIC engineer, supervising the design and construction, and performing testing and commissioning
Reopening plans for Locomotion in Shildon announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20210 The first visitors to Locomotion in Shildon can now book their tickets online ahead of the museum’s reopening on Wednesday 19 May. Visitors will be able to see the original Locomotion No.1 on display in Shildon for the first time in more than 170 years – close to the site
Volunteers launch conversion of first hydrogen shunter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20210 YOUNG volunteers have started to strip down a Class 08 diesel shunter in preparation for its conversion to hydrogen power. The project is the first of its kind in Britain, and is the product of a collaboration between the University of Birmingham, Birmingham-based Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and the heritage Severn
Transport Secretary urged to electrify railways to meet carbon targets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20210 More railway lines must be electrified if the UK is to meet its targets to cut carbon emissions, according to the rail industry. Fifteen industry, business and campaign groups have written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to launch a “no regret” scheme of electrification work. Related articles The letter stated
Alstom to Supply 20 Regional Trains to Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20210 The Coradia Stream trains are adaptable. For example, the seating arrangements can be altered depending on need with more seats for long journeys and fewer seats for shorter journeys to optimise capacity. The interiors can also be adapted to reflect passenger priorities such as bicycle racks, vending machines, or work
Rail services ramped up as lockdown rules ease in England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20210 Industry body the Rail Delivery Group has said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February. The increase means nearly 18,000 services will run today, when non-essential shops, pub beer gardens and outdoor visitor attractions are among premises allowed to reopen in England. A more significant
Toyota Motor Europe to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for FCH2RAIL Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20210 Toyota Motor Europe will supply the fuel cell modules for the hydrogen train prototype being developed under the EU’s FCH2RAIL programme. The FCH2RAIL consortium has partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal and has a mission of developing and testing a hybrid electric-hydrogen train that can run on both overhead lines
The best railway shows you need to watch on Prime Video! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 Fancy watching a new railway film or series? Amazon Prime Video have a fantastic selection of railway shows featuring historical stories from the halcyon days of steam to the world of model railway enthusiasts. Check out our favourite picks… 100 Years of British Trains 100 Years of British Trains compiles the
PREVIEW: April ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20210 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Here what’s coming up in the April issue: The Railway Photos of Tom Williams Fraser Pithie meets up and reflects with his old school friend, Phil Williams, who has
BCRRE and Siemens Mobility Partner to Create Centre of Excellence in Goole Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20210 The University of Birmingham and Siemens Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a centre of excellence for rail research and innovation in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, where Siemens Mobility is building a rail manufacturing facility. Both Siemens Mobility and the University of Birmingham are founding partners
Smart Rail: High-Accuracy ASC Sensors Ensure Safe and Comfortable Train Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 Without inertial sensors, modern rail transport would be inconceivable. Inertial sensors perform numerous important tasks in the development and operation of trains. One of them is high-precision measurement of oscillations and vibrations on rolling stock, tracks and bridges. The data obtained from these measurements form the basis for safe, comfortable rail
Stadler FLIRT Akku Battery Train Demonstrates 185km Range Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 Stadler’s offering in the battery-powered rolling stock market, the FLIRT Akku has demonstrated a guaranteed range of 185km, even in energy-intensive conditions, it has been found following a three-year research period. Starting in 2018, Stadler launched a research project into developing and testing battery technologies for rolling stock. The project was
HS2 High-Voltage Power Supply Systems Suppliers Shortlisted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20210 HS2 Ltd has published its shortlist of companies that are in the running for supplying the high-speed railway’s high-voltage power supply systems. The successful bidder will provide the electrical systems for 280km of the new railway line. Specifically, the contract includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of
MPs call for 30-year electrification programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20210 THE government should launch a 30-year programme of railway electrification if it is to meet the legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to the House of Commons Transport Committee. The Committee’s chair has also criticised the continuing use of trains by some operators which are
Transport Committee Calls for Rolling Programme of Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20210 The UK’s Transport Committee has published a new report, Trains Fit for the Future?, which says the government must give the rail industry a clear strategy on how to decarbonise the network in order for it to hit its own decarbonisation deadline. It makes the following recommendations: a 30-year rolling programme of
Help the Nene Valley Railway build a new engine shed – in 5 inch gauge! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20210 Rolling stock for the new Wansford Miniature Railway will be based on a selection of standard and narrow gauge prototypes. The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) is appealing for support to help complete the engine shed for its new 5ins gauge Wansford Miniature Railway. Expected to open during the 2021 season, the
Using Electrification and Technology to Support Rail Decarbonisation Vision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20210 Working together to Target Zero: How Can Rail Innovators Contribute to Carbon Reduction? Considering the recent events across the world, it is becoming plainly obvious that climate change is upon us and it is affecting everyone’s daily lives. Global warming and poor air quality are having a devastating effect across the
Detailed Design of Piccadilly Tube Trains Revealed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20210 Transport for London (TfL) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled the detailed design of the next generation of Tube trains for London’s Piccadilly line. Siemens Mobility will start manufacturing the new rolling stock shortly. In total, there will be 94 new trains. These ‘Inspiro London’ trains will start carrying passengers on the
Deutsche Bahn and SNCF Sign Digitalisation Cooperation Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20210 At the heart of this continuing co-operation is the architecture of the future European railway system with the technological building blocks autonomous trains, fail-safe train location, future communications systems including 5G and intelligent train operation using simulation methods and AI. Both companies want to make more rapid progress in key areas.
Mechan Jacks Enhance Updated Glasgow Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has created a bespoke set of lifting jacks to furnish an upgraded Glasgow maintenance facility. The manufacturer has supplied five of its flagship products to Polmadie Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot to help operator, Alstom, reduce servicing times on new vehicles. Mechan’s jacks in operation
University of Extremadura to Work with Talgo on Its Hydrogen Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 The University of Extremadura in Spain will work with Talgo to develop the visual identity of the TPH2 hydrogen test train. Dynamic validation tests of the hydrogen technology will take place in Badajoz next November. The University Center of Mérida, which is part of the University of Extremadura, and Talgo have
ORR’s London-Cardiff open access rejection could be challenged Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 PROPOSED open access services between London and Cardiff have been turned down by the Office of Rail and Road, but the decision could face a legal challenge. Grand Union Trains had wanted to run seven daily return trains from Cardiff Central in December and also serve Swansea and Carmarthen from December
Siemens Mobility to Service Deutsche Bahn’s ICE 4 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20210 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
Stadler signs contract for tri-mode locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20210 Updated 11.05 A FRAMEWORK agreement to build 30 tri-mode locomotives has been signed by Stadler and Rail Operations (UK) Ltd. The new mixed-traffic Bo-Bo machines will be based on Stadler’s established Class 68 and Class 88 fleets, but will be able to operate on 25kV or a CATERPILLAR C32 diesel engine. The diesels
Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Enter Service in Kaohsiung Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20210 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
Grade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20210 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
Dewley Hill refusals turns heritage railways to imported coal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20200 Newcastle City Council has refused planning permission for a new surface coal mine at Dewley Hill. The decision means an end to UK-based coal production, and has dashed the hopes of Britain’s heritage railways, who need affordable coal to continue operating. Earlier this week, we reported how the Heritage Railway
Cyber Security and Safety – A Much-Needed Code of Practice Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20200 By Joe Ferguson, NCSC Certified Cyber Practitioner and Senior Information Risk Analyst As a lead consultant with IL7 Security, I have carried out risk assessments on IT for industry, banking, police, central government and defence for over two decades. We have provided risk assessments for operational technology, mainly in transport, covering trains
Monday essay: Thomas is a distraction the railway can’t afford Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20200 You may have seen reports that Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge are touring the country in the Royal Train to thank community workers and frontline staff for their efforts during the pandemic. Sim Harris suggests one small aspect of this tour is rather out of date. THE
Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20200 Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany: Jure Mikolcic, VDB Vice-President Rolling Stock, CEO of Stadler Pankow GmbH, Member of the Executive Committee of Stadler Rail AG, at the VDB Digital Dialog Forum “Rail Revolution 4.0: Picking up Speed after the Crisis”. Jure Mikolcic: “We’re living in unusual times. We’re currently
Talgo: Our Hydrogen Train Will Be Ready in 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20200 Talgo has designed its fuel cell technology in a modular manner so that it can be installed on all types of trains and allow diesel trains to be switched to hydrogen operation. However, Talgo has designed its solution with its Vittal platform in mind. Talgo is hoping to win a
Publisher launches bumper railway gift guide for Christmas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20200 Stuck for what to buy the rail enthusiast in your life… or keen to indulge yourself this Yuletide? Fear not, as Britain’s leading railway publisher may just have the answer, with the launch of our ultimate Christmas catalogue. Mortons Media Group, publisher of five top railway magazines, including The Railway Magazine
PM’s 10-Point Plan for ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ All about Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20200 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined his 10-point plan for what he calls a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’. This plan covers a number of areas such as ‘nature’ and ‘innovative technologies’. I’ll focus on transport. But you can read the whole thing in full here if you enjoy the phrases ‘world-leading’, ‘global’
Experts in Advanced Reliable Electrical Connections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20200 Flexible Connection for Telecommunications Well-known suppliers of infrastructure and onboard equipment rely on the Stäubli connectors. When it comes to providing reliable service for voice and data communications from the driver cockpits in metros, trams and trains to the control centres advanced telecommunication equipment is implemented. These systems receive and transmit
Hydrogen Is a Distraction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20200 There is a lot of buzz about hydrogen trains and hydrogen technology at the moment. Hydrogen trains are already in commercial operation in Germany and are being tested in the Netherlands and the UK. And they have their place. However, their contribution to decarbonising transport is tiny and the danger is
Colonel Stephens: Celebrating a light railway legend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 The life and work of an ingenious engineer, Colonel Stephens, who inspired Britain’s preserved railway sector is celebrated in a new publication written by Heritage Railway magazine editor Robin Jones. Colonel Holman Fred Stephens acquired legendary status at the end of Britain’s great Victorian age of railway construction by establishing new
Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20200 Our latest magazine is here! We are publishing this digital magazine having only recently heard the news that there will be no InnoTrans in April 2021. Instead, InnoTrans will take place again in September 2022. The InnoTrans organisers explained their decision saying there was not enough planning security to go ahead
EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 The European Commission’s (EC) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has chosen the project FCH2RAIL to begin negotiations for an EU grant agreement for 10 million euros. The funding would come from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which funds research, technological developments and innovation. The aim of the project
Last minute reprieve as TfL wins funding deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20200 TENSE talks over more funding for Transport for London ended with a deal last night, just hours before the Mayor could have been forced to start withdrawing services as the money to pay for them ran out. The agreement to allow TfL a further £1.8 billion in a combination of grant
Strength Analysis of a Motor Bogie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20200 eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis of a motor bogie and supported the design team with different simulation solutions during the development phase. The analysis was based on the railway standard EN 13749 that describes the relevant load cases that represent different operating conditions of the structure. The loads can be