Siemens Mobility Norway to Install Signalling & CBTC System for Diakonhjemmet Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20250 Siemens Mobility Norway has been awarded a contract to provide a signalling and train control system for the new Diakonhjemmet Station on the Oslo Metro network. The contract was signed with Sporveien on 4 July, and forms part of an urban development initiative aiming to create a new accessible public transport
San Francisco: Muni Metro’s Train Control Upgrade Supported By State Grant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has secured 41 million USD in state funding to support a major upgrade to the Muni Metro train control system. The grant, awarded through California’s Solutions for Congested Corridors programme, will help replace outdated control technology and expand automated management of Muni Metro services
Taiwan: Hitachi to Deliver New Train Control System for Xidong-Keelung MRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20250 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to deliver its SelTrac Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and SCADA solutions for Gamuda, the main contractor for the New Taipei City Government’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems (NTCG DORTS). The solutions will be implemented on the Xizhi–Donghu (Xidong) – Nangang- Badu (Keelung) MRT project that will
The Sustainability Benefits of New Railroad Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20250 The latest advancements in rail technology are not only preventing accidents and boosting operational efficiency, but also playing a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At a time when North American railroads are spending billions to improve sustainability through programs to modernize locomotives and switch from diesel to renewable energy
First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System Commissioned in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 The first ARGOS Digital Interlocking System has been officially commissioned on SNCF Réseau’s French national rail network by the HR/EQUANS/SNIC consortium, led by Hitachi Rail. This milestone marks the beginning of a broader roll-out under the ARGOS programme, initiated by SNCF Réseau to upgrade and digitalise its signalling infrastructure. Hitachi Rail Consortium
UK: Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on New Chippenham Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 Siemens Mobility has officially broken ground on its new, 100 million GBP facility in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Leaders at Siemens Mobility were joined by Rail Minister, Lord Peter Hendy, Chippenham MP, Sarah Gibson, past employees and members of the local community to mark the beginning of the construction process. The new facility is
World rail infrastructure market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20190 Australia: ARTC has appointed Turner & Townsend and SNC-Lavalin to provide programme management office services for the Inland Rail project. Canada: Thales is to supply SelTrac CBTC signalling for Toronto’s Finch West light rail line and Stage 2 of the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa. Croatia: HŽ Infrastruktura, the Port of Rijeka
Meeting the digital future of rail strategically with IoT and analytics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: To meet their promise as one of our most sustainable modes of transportation, railways in many developed countries are going to need a big upgrade, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Often burdened with old and ageing infrastructure, they have fallen behind
VIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Harry Potter modelling collection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 Harry Potter continues to captivate one generation after another and now Hornby has created its own little piece of magic for fans. Muggles and magic folk of all ages will love recreating the adventure of travelling on the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross station’s iconic Platform 9¾ to Hogsmeade station… And you can bring your
Cairo Region to Get Bombardier INNOVIA Monorail 300 System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 The consortium comprising Bombardier Transportation, Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors has won the contract to supply and operate two monorail lines in Cairo and the surrounding region. Bombardier Transportation wins monorail contract in Egypt © Bombardier The consortium will design and build the two lines, and then operate and maintain them for
California High-Speed Rail Authority issues Track & Systems RFQ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 USA: California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a request for qualifications for its Phase I Track & Systems contract, which has an estimate value of $1·6bn. This would cover design, construction, and testing of the trackwork, electrification, signalling, train control and other railway systems for the 190 km route between Merced
Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 29 for 15–19 July 2019: Refurbished interior of the Class 175 with new carpets and upholstery © Transport for Wales Policy Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Report Shows Progress on
Alstom to Supply Train Control and Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20190 Nanjing Metro (China) has chosen Alstom to supply traction systems and train control and monitoring system for the 318 metro cars that will operate on the city’s metro line 7. It is Nanjing’s first driverless metro line. Alstom will also provide technical support. In total, the contract is worth almost
National control centre approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20190 IRELAND: The construction of a €135m National Train Control Centre to manage the entire Iarnród Éireann network was approved by the Irish government on July 17. The new centre is to be delivered by IÉ, with government funding provided through the National Transport Authority as part of Project Ireland 2040. To be
Hungarian Railways Gets Its First Stadler KISS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 Stadler and Hungarian state railway company MÁV ceremoniously celebrated the roll-out of the first new KISS train. The train will now undergo the necessary testing before it can enter commercial service. The date set for this is from February 2020 onwards for both this train and ten additional units. The
ERTMS Level 2 Becomes Operational on High-Speed Line in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 ERTMS Level 2 in Spain: With Adif and the Spanish Railway Safety Agency completing their extensive testing of Alstom’s Atlas ERTMS Level 2 solution, the train control system has now become operational on the 163km stretch between Valladolid and León on the Madrid-León high-speed line. Talgo 350 high-speed trains for Renfe
Iowa Northern Railway orders integrated PTC package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 USA: Iowa Northern Railway has awarded Wabtec a contract to provide integrated I-ETMS Positive Train Control, LDRS-V digital video recording and data transfer and analytics capabilities across its entire locomotive fleet by late 2020. The order announced on July 10 is the first such contract won by Wabtec since its
Schaltbau Solves Customer Problems by Designing and Making Accessories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Schaltbau is a supplier of contactors, switches, connectors and train controls for OEMs, system suppliers and operators in the UK and globally. The company also solves customer problems by designing and making accessories. For example, we produced this portable 96V DC train battery booster pack for a UK rail operator. 96V
BART Begins Traction Power Substation Upgrade Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 San Leandro station is the first on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) network to get a new traction power substation. Train at San Leandro station © Pi. 1415926535 under licence In November 2016 Californians voted in favour of Measure RR. The question put to voters was: “To keep BART safe; prevent accidents/breakdowns/delays;
Industry Insider Week 26 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 26 for 24–28 June 2019: San Francisco APM guideway © Jef Poskanzer under licence Rolling Stock Coradia Lint for ODEG © Alstom Alstom to Supply 8 Coradia Lint Diesel Trains to ODEG Alstom will be
China: Testing Successful for CRRC Carbon-Fibre Metro metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 China’s ‘Future Metro’ CRRC believes the many new technologies and materials in its new metro vehicles are the future of metros worldwide, and will drive upgrades to metro technologies, which will in turn make travelling by metro more enjoyable for passengers. Ding Sansan, Deputy Chief Engineer, CRRC Qingdao Sifang, says these carbon-fibre
FSE takes delivery of Newag EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 ITALY: FS Group-owned Puglia regional railway Ferrovie del Sud-Est has unveiled the first of five three-car Newag Impuls II electric multiple-units ahead of entry into service on the modernised Bari – Casamassima – Putignano line from September. The €20·2m contract for five EMUs was signed in December 2015. It included an
Perth’s final B-Series EMU delivered as C-Series procurement underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation joint venture has delivered the last of 78 B-Series electric multiple-units ordered by Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority, 15 years after the first was unveiled. The final unit is expected to enter service on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines in early July. An initial 31
Alstom to Equip Harsco Rail Vehicles for SBB with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 Alstom will install its ATLAS 200 Baseline 3 ETCS system on eleven Harsco Rail Europe maintenance vehicles for Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB). The works should be completed by the end of next year. SBB will then deploy the vehicles on its network in Switzerland. Harsco Rail vehicles for SBB to be equipped
Italy: Newag Impuls 2 Electric Trains for FSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 Italian railway company Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE) says its first electric train is on its way. Built by Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag, the IMPULS 2 electric multiple unit will enter service in September this year. Up until now FSE has run diesel multiple units only. These new trains
Transforming the Rail Industry with AI and IoT Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being adopted globally by all industries to drive efficiency, improve productivity and reduce costs. The rail industry is no exception. Fuelled by intelligence from AI-driven systems and applications, railway operations are becoming safer, smarter and more reliable, significantly enhancing the passenger travel experience and freight logistics
Bombardier Launches Updated MITRAC Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 Bombardier launched its latest version of its MITRAC solution at UITP in Stockholm. Bombardier’s TALENT 3 Battery Electric Train © Bombardier The mobility provider has updated its MITRAC solution to reduce life-cycle costs. This reduces both investment and running costs for operators. Further, the new solution will have a smaller negative impact
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
DB Regio Orders 18 Stadler KISS Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 Germany: DB Regio and Stadler have signed a contract for the design, manufacture and delivery of 18 double-decker KISS trains. DB Regio will put them into service on the ‘Elektronetz Ost’ (Hamburg metropolitan area) route. DB Regio once again won the franchise in March this year. The contract is worth
SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore on the Rail Freight Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 German-born SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore gave his views on the Ceneri Base Tunnel, the New Rail Link through the Alps, ETCS and more in an interview for the SBB blog. You can read the full interview on the SBB Cargo blog here. First SBB Cargo freight train in the
Toronto passenger rail enhancement shortlist announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 CANADA: Infrastructure Ontario and Greater Toronto transport agency Metrolinx have shortlisted four consortia to bid for the On-Corridor Works contract within the GO Rail Expansion programme, which aims to provide an enhanced and all-day Regional Express Rail passenger service in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area.
Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 21 for 20–24 May 2019: Stadler’s Euro Dual Locomotive for ELP © Stadler Rolling Stock Euro Dual Hybrid Locomotive © Stadler Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors Stadler have entered into a contract
Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20190 Sydney Metro North West entered commercial service on Sunday, 26 May. The operator, Metro Trains Sydney, will run the new trains every four minutes during peak times. This volume could be increased in the future, if needed. However, during the first six weeks, the operator will run trains every five minutes
Colombia: Alstom Installs Incremental Train Control System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 Alstom has set up a new phase of its ‘incremental train control system‘ (ITCS) for tracks used by Ferrocarriles del Norte de Colombia (FENOCO). This system will optimise the performance of the company’s freight trains. The Incremental Train Control System – satellite-based train control © Alstom / A. Février Delivered two months ahead
German Centre for Rail Transport Research Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 The German Centre for Rail Transport Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Schienenverkehrsforschung, DZSF) has officially opened in two locations – Dresden and Bonn. The German Centre for Rail Transport Research is located at the EBA, Bonn © Sir James under licenceThe centre will act as a scientific consultant to the Federal Ministry for
Virgin Trains USA Begin Construction of Orlando Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 In January 2017 Brightline began operating rail services in Florida, USA. In November that year Brightline and Virgin Group formed a strategic partnership. Brightline rebranded as Virgin Trains USA with plans to continue growing the country’s first privately funded intercity passenger trains in more than 100 years. Fast forward to April
Virgin Trains USA awards Phase 2 construction contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 USA: Virgin Trains USA announced the award of contracts for construction of the 270 km West Palm Beach – Orlando International Airport Phase 2 of its inter-city corridor on May 21, saying they represented a total private investment of $4bn. Passenger services on Virgin Trains USA’s existing Miami – West Palm Beach
BLS Will Not Run Long-Distance Services in 2020 Due to SBB Complaint Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20190 Swiss rail company BLS AG, which is majority-owned by the canton of Bern, will now not run long-distance services in 2020. BLS FLIRT with GUARDIA train control system by Stadler © Stadler In 2018 the Swiss Federal Transport Office (BAV) awarded BLS the two long-distance rail routes between Bern and Biel and
Denver Commuter Line Celebrates 20 Million Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 Union Station, Denver © The Regional Transportation District Ridership Appreciation Event In response to this milestone, which exceeds expectations, the RTD, DTP and Northeast Transportation Connections will provide coffee and light refreshments at Central Park Station on Friday morning between 6am and 9am to show appreciation to all the commuters who have
Crossrail Ltd: Our Plan to Get Back on Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20190 Crossrail Ltd, who have been in the news lately because of the delays to the opening of the Elizabeth Line. The company has now outlined plans for completing the new railway line in the British capital. The central section of the Elizabeth Line was initially due to open in December
Crossrail opening could face further delay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20190 SOURCES at Crossrail are said to be warning that the new Elizabeth Line might not be open between Paddington and Liverpool Street before 2021, after fresh revelations about dynamic testing. The central section of Crossrail uses automatic train operation, as well as ETCS between Paddington and Heathrow, and most trains will
Londoners will be ‘hugely disappointed’ by new Crossrail delay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20190 Updated 11.00 SOURCES at Crossrail are said to be warning that the new Elizabeth Line might not be open between Paddington and Liverpool Street before 2021, after fresh revelations about dynamic testing. The central section of Crossrail uses automatic train operation, as well as ETCS between Paddington and Heathrow, and most trains
Swiss Railway Infrastructure Projects Progressing Well Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (BAV) has published its progress report on the railway development programmes. It presents updates about important Swiss railway infrastructure projects. Train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, a major Swiss railway infrastructure project and part of the NRLA © SBB CFF FFS They are: the New
‘National Train’ EMUs on course for delivery this year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 TURKEY: State-owned passenger train manufacturer Tüvasaş expects to begin construction of the first of 21 five-car electric multiple-units under the National Train programme ‘within the next two months’. The first trains should be handed to operator TCDD Tasımacılık before the end of the year, the company told Railway Gazette at
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
Feature articles in the April 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Poor reliability hurts freight News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Renfe must become more proactive as competition grows, Trump
World rolling stock market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20190 Australia: NSW is to ‘fast-track’ the delivery of a further 17 Downer EDI/CRRC Changchun Waratah Series 2 double-deck EMUs for use on the Sydney Trains network from 2020, Minister for Transport Andrew Constance announced on February 6. Meanwhile, the UGL Unipart JV’s contract to provide heavy maintenance and logistics services
Pune and Mumbai Metros to Get Train Control and Signalling from Alstom metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 Alstom has won contracts to install its Urbalis 400 solution – its latest-generation CBTC technology – on the Mumbai […] The post Pune and Mumbai Metros to Get Train Control and Signalling from Alstom appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/pune-mumbai-metro-train-control-signalling-alstom/
Rail Cargo Group locomotive order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20190 AUSTRIA: ÖBB has exercised an option for Siemens Mobility to supply a further 61 Vectron MS electric locomotives for use by Rail Cargo Group on cross-border routes in several countries. The national railway has now placed firm orders for a total of 108 Vecton locomotives within a January 2017 framework agreement
IÉ to install hybrid train protection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 IRELAND: Following a competitive tendering process, Iarnród Éireann has selected the Turas joint venture of CPC Project Services, Deutsche Bahn and Egis as Delivery Partner to assist with the introduction of a new train protection system across its 1 600 mm gauge network over the next seven years. The new TPS will be
SBB joins openETCS Foundation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20190 EUROPE: Swiss Federal Railways has become the 18th member of the openETCS Foundation, which provides a platform to exchange experience and jointly initiate train control and automation projects using open source software and open innovation concepts. Other members include railway operators such as DB, NS and SNCF, plus the UK’s Rail