Masabi Appoints Ben Whitaker as Chief Evangelist Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Masabi Appoints Ben Whitaker as Chief Evangelist to Drive Fare-Payments-as-a-Service Revolution in Transit Industry We are thrilled to announce that Ben Whitaker has been appointed the position of Chief Evangelist here at Masabi. Ben’s new role will include responsibilities such as highlighting to governments, transit agencies and partners globally how to
3Squared Win DfT & Innovate UK’s FOAK Competition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 3Squared Named Winner in Department for Transport and Innovate UK’s ‘First of a Kind’ (FOAK) Competition Rail software and solutions specialist 3Squared have secured funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK’s ‘First of a Kind’ (FOAK) competition, to further deveop its PathPlanner tool to improve freight operations and unlock network capacity,
Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 World Class Technology and Service for Railway Systems: Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Do you want to transform the safety, performance and efficiency of your Railway Signalling Power Supplies system? Are you bidding for work in CP7 and want to differentiate your bids from the competition? If so, our CableGuardian system
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
Alstom Signs New Five-Year Services Contract with Govia Thameslink Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Alstom has signed a new services contract with UK rail franchise Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) valued at 256 million GBP (293.72m EUR | 288.36m USD). A Southern train passes over Ouse Valley Viaduct The rail manufacturer has a long-term relationship with GTR, having serviced its fleets for almost two decades. This latest technical
Installing ARCOSYSTEM® on Noise Barriers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Some recent installations showed how our GRP elevated cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® can be securely attached to trackside noise barriers. When it comes to installing cabling alongside railway lines, many practical difficulties can arise – particularly when space is restricted and the cabling system needs to be fixed to trackside furniture. With its
Zonegreen Points Bournemouth Depot to Safer Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 A South Western Railway maintenance depot in Bournemouth, which is key to the smooth running of London area train services has improved its safety controls, thanks to Zonegreen. The Sheffield-based rail safety specialist has undertaken a complete overhaul of its Points Converter system at the facility, ensuring it benefits from the
ARCOSYSTEM® the Perfect Fit In Scenic Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 Our elevated cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® was expertly installed at some challenging trackside locations in Austria. In the southern Austrian state of Carinthia, ARCOSYSTEM® was fitted alongside a stretch of railway running between the city of Klagenfurt, on the eastern shore of Lake Wörthersee, and the village of Weizelsdorf. The mountainous terrain required the
Netskrt Launches First-of-its-Kind Edgecasting Solution with LNER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 Netskrt Launches First-of-its-Kind Edgecasting Solution with LNER, Eliminating Bandwidth Bottlenecks Today, free Wi-Fi networks are available almost everywhere, but as soon as people connect their devices and start streaming content, the network often can’t keep up, even with just a few dozen devices connected. Surprisingly, there are many places in the
No Earth Bonding Ensures TouchSAFE Fencing Saves Time and Money Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 No Earth Bonding Ensures TouchSAFE Fencing Saves Time and Money There are huge cost savings to be made from choosing our TouchSAFE composite palisade fencing over metallic fencing because no earth bonding is required during installation. Traditional metal fencing needs to be bonded to the main earthing system — often at several
National Rail passenger numbers recover further Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 95 per cent of the pre-Covid level on one day earlier this month, and figures on other days were also above 90 per cent, according to the Department for Transport. The latest official statistics show that the peak was reached on 10 August,
National Rail passenger numbers recover further Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 95 per cent of the pre-Covid level on one day earlier this month, and figures on other days were also above 90 per cent, according to the Department for Transport. The latest official statistics show that the peak was reached on 10 August,
National Rail passenger numbers recover further Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The number of passengers on National Rail reached 95 per cent of the pre-Covid level on one day earlier this month, and figures on other days were also above 90 per cent, according to the Department for Transport. The latest official statistics show that the peak was reached on 10 August,
UK: Oxford Station to Undergo £161 Million Revamp Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 UK Rail Minister Wendy Morton has announced that Oxford station will undergo a 161 million GBP (191.4m EUR | 194.79m USD) upgrade that will enable more freight and passenger services. The majority of this investment has come from the UK Department of Transport (D0T), however 10m GBP (11.88m EUR | 12.09m
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
Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across the UK rail network, to meet Tier 1, 2 and 3 requirements of NR/L2/SIGELP/27725. Developed collaboratively with Network Rail in response to standard NR/L2/SIGELP/27725, the RS4
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
UK: Record-Breaking Heatwave Leads to Launch of Resilience Taskforce Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Off the back of Europe’s latest record-breaking heatwave, Network Rail has commissioned a new resilience taskforce. This taskforce will investigate and make recommendations on how the UK railway can develop its resilience to extreme weather conditions. Network Rail launches resilience taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave © Network Rail The review will look at
A Picturesque Triumph for ARCO SizeZERO® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 The specialist narrower version of our cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® was the ideal solution for a space-constricted job in a soaring setting. The project required cable troughing to be installed across a towering viaduct in the ski resort of Willingen-Upland in northern Hesse, Germany. There was not enough room on site to
A Lookahead to Rail Live 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Rail Live is a key event in the industry calendar, with delegates from across the UK rail sector heading to Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire, for an action packed two days full of exhibitions, panels, insights, collaboration hubs and more. The 3Squared team have always enjoyed attending Rail Live over
Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways © 3Squared Last year the Secretary of State for Transport shared the announcement that an exciting new competition will be held to find a location for the new Great British Rail
Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role The opening of London’s Elizabeth Line to passengers on May 24th 2022 brings to an end one of the largest and most complex assessments ever performed by Ricardo Certification. As the appointed Approved Body (ApBo) for the construction of
Rail Leaders to Shape the Future of Station Development Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Rail Industry Leaders to Come Together to Help Shape the Future of Station Development with Sustainability Taking Centre Stage An array of rail and property experts will gather in London on 28 June 2022 to debate how rail stations can be developed using the latest innovations and sustainable approaches, and how
CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in a Single Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in a Single Year UK technology SME, Viper Innovations, is celebrating reaching the milestone of 100 unit sales of their award-winning CableGuardian Signalling Power Monitoring System in the year ending 31st March 2022 – or in UK Rail terms, during Control Period
UK Minister of State for Transport to Deliver Keynote Address Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 UK Minister of State for Transport to deliver keynote address as transport ticketing specialists come together from across the world. Transport Ticketing Global 2022, 28-29 June 2022, Olympia, London, UK Wendy Morton MP, UK Minister of State for Transport will present the keynote opening address live at Transport Ticketing Global on 28
Navigating Bridges Is No Problem for ARCOSYSTEM® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Our adjustable cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® proved it can be successfully attached to a range of bridges during a group of recent challenging installations. The jobs were each located around the city of Darmstadt, near Frankfurt in Germany. They presented a host of practical installation issues to solve, including having to mount the
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
Single to London? That’ll Be an Arm and a Leg, Please! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 Here we go again. On Friday 22 April, Andy Burnham – mayor of Greater Manchester, sometime future leader of the Labour Party, scourge of the north/south divide – tweeted details of how much it would cost to travel from his fine conurbation to selected destinations around the world and back. You
Testing Project Displays ARCOSYSTEM®’s Adaptability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 The dexterity and adaptability of our elevated cable management system ARCOSYSTEM® was put to the test during a recent installation in the German town of Gössnitz. The project involved installing a run of the lightweight ARCOSYSTEM® trackside, fixing the troughing to a line of balustrades serving as roadside barriers as the route led
British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Our Rail business is in the process of completing the final shipments of a 5kt rail order to Deutsche Bahn, Europe’s largest purchaser of rail. The contract for 120m 54E4 and 60E2 flat-bottomed rail came as the German infrastructure owner’s demands
3squared Selected for the Department for Transport’s 2021 TRIG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 We are pleased to announce that 3Squared has been selected for the Department for Transport’s (DfT) 2021 Transport Research Innovation Grants (TRIG) Programme. These grants are designed to support feasibility and proof of concept projects that will foster innovation within the UK transport sector, generate growth in the transport sector and
Totalkare Partners with Emanuel for Railtex Infrarail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Firmly established as the place to be for companies active in today’s thriving rail market, Railtex Infrarail provides suppliers to the railway sector with a unique marketing platform to conduct business. Totalkare will be co-exhibiting with its Italian supply partners Emanuel, showcasing its railway lifting jacks and bogie lifts. Railtex Infrarail will be taking
British Steel to Promote Premium Railway Offering at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 British Steel to Promote Premium Railway Offering at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 British Steel will be exhibiting at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 from 10-12 May at Olympia London. Building on the success of last year’s return to exhibitions, Railtex and Infrarail have once again joined forces to create the leading one-stop-shop event for the entire UK railway industry. The
TECHNO-CRETE® Plays Pivotal Role on TFL Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Our eco-friendly post-mix product TECHNO-CRETE® has made a significant contribution to a low-carbon, sustainable energy project on the London Docklands Light Railway network. The high-profile project used sustainable GRP and foundation materials throughout the route, while our client’s welfare and office facilities were fed from power generated by solar panels, effectively running the
Turkey: High Speed Electric Rail Line Funding Guaranteed by UK Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 The UK government is helping finance a new 503-kilometre, high-speed electric railway line in Turkey that will connect the capital, Ankara, with the port city of Izmir. High speed train travelling in Polatli, Ankara, Turkey © Shutterstock This project forms part of Turkey’s plan to transform high-speed rail in the country. When complete,
GEOWEB® Improves Structural Performance of Railway Track Beds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 GEOWEB® Geocell Reinforcement Improves Structural Performance of Railway Track Beds Every year, railroads dedicate a great deal of capital and resources toward creating and maintaining high-quality track profiles. Providing a well-designed track profile is the foundation on which a successful rail line operates. With ballooning rail traffic carrying heavier loads than ever
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2022 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2022 Is Here! The first issue of 2022 takes a look at recent news in the UK rail industry, from TfL’s ongoing funding problems, to storms Eunice and Franklin wreaking havoc and positive developments such as Crossrail opening in the first half of the year. Aytek
No Train, No Gain? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Once upon a time, not too long ago, CrossCountry Trains ran three trains between Birmingham and Southampton every two hours. You could travel by rail from the south coast to the West Midlands without worrying too much about what time you were coming back again. Today, just a third of those
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
Report Identifies Actions to Improve UK Railway Resilience in the Face of Climate Change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 Network Rail has released a report that outlines the risks climate change poses to the UK’s railway. Glenfinnan viaduct © Network Rail | Connor Mollison The Network Rail Third Adaption Report, published in partnership with the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), sets out the progress made from 2016 to
HS2 Shares Rail System Technical Specifications to Support Work Pipeline Visibility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 HS2 has signed up to the Rail Supply Group’s (RSG) Work Pipeline Visibility Charter and has begun to share the technical specifications of all its rail systems packages publicly. HS2 train © Hitachi Rail This follows on from research commissioned by the RSG, which found that improving work pipeline visibility was the number
Leaves on the Line Could Become a Problem of the Past Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20220 Experts from Loughborough University, the University of Sheffield and engineering firm Perpetuum are developing an on-board system that can identify low adhesion hazards such as leaves on the line. Currently these types of hazards are hard to be monitored or controlled, and cost the UK rail industry an average of 350
Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris leaves DfT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20210 Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris leaves DfT A new rail minister has been appointed to replace Chris Heaton-Harris, who has become minister for Europe. His replacement is Wendy Morton, 54, who is the MP for Aldridge-Brownhills. The Railway Industry Association's chief executive Darren Caplan has welcomed her. He continued: 'We look forward
ORR Finance Report: Rail Industry Recovering from Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Rail Industry Finance report 2020–21 for the United Kingdom. The report outlines the income, expenditure and government funding of the UK rail industry for the financial year 1 Apr 2020–31 Mar 2021, during which the rail industry was heavily affected by
RDG: Building the UK’s Net Zero Railway Will Create 6,000 Jobs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 A study commissioned by the Rail Delivery Group (RDG) has found that building the UK’s net zero railway could lead to the creation of approximately 6,000 jobs, with 90% of these being created outside of London and the South East. It would also generate more than four billion GBP (4.73bn euros |
CTM Join the Women in Rail EDI Charter to Improve Workplaces Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 CTM’s creators Sopra Steria are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, fairly treated and respected. So, it goes without saying, that we want to improve and support gender balance across all of the industries we work with. We have recently joined the Women in Rail ED&I Charter, which
Are Your Staff Industry Compliant? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20210 A recent survey showed 75% of employers feel their existing competency management tools could be improved by an integrated marketplace. It is an exciting time for the UK’s civil engineering industry with plenty of significant projects on the horizon. This work is increasing pressure on project managers, many of which are
ORR Statistics Show Rail Passengers Returning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20210 New figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show that UK rail travel started to rebound between April and June 2021, following the gradual easing of government covid restrictions. Manchester Piccadilly Station Overall, there were 182 million rail passenger journeys made between April and June this year. This is more
Train firm stripped of franchise over failure to declare £25m of taxpayer cash Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 Train operator Southeastern has been stripped of its franchise after failing to declare more than £25 million of taxpayer funding, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Elodie Brian, the chief financial officer of transport firm Go-Ahead – the majority owner of the rail firm’s parent company Govia – has
Southeastern renationalised after 25m pounds ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money. This
Southeastern renationalised after £25m ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money.
Southeastern renationalised after �£25m ‘contract breach’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 THE Department for Transport is to renationalise Southeastern by transferring the contract to the Operator of Last Resort. It is the third former franchise to be taken back under full public control. The DfT says Southeastern, which is owned by Govia, did not declare over £25 million of taxpayers' money.
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
UK Rail Freight Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 The amount of freight moved across Britain’s railway has returned to pre-pandemic levels according to new statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Freightliner moving freight across Britain’s railway © Office of Rail and Road (ORR) Figures show that between April to June 2021 a total of 4.33 billion net tonne-kilometres
EMR reprimanded for cancelling competition over ‘poor quality of entries’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 East Midlands Railway has been reprimanded by the advertising watchdog after it failed to award a promised £5,000 prize in a competition due to the “poor quality of entries”. The Build Back Better competition featured on the East Midlands Railway website in February and invited members of the public to
New RIA Report Highlights the Economic Value of UK Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 A new report, entitled The Economic Contribution of UK Rail 2021, showcases UK rail as a major economic sector that’s driving growth, investment and jobs right across the United Kingdom. The Economic Contribution of UK Rail 2021 report © Railway Industry Association With the government now looking for sectors that can help the
Railtex/Infrarail 2021 Brings Industry Back on Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 A first analysis of the exhibitor feedback shows that participating companies were extremely satisfied with the outcome of Railtex/Infrarail 2021. A vast majority of exhibitors were able to reach their target groups and praised the high quality of trade visitors. Many exhibitors have also reported that they were able to
Ministers urged to ‘put an end’ to HS2 doubts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20210 Florence – the largest ever tunnel boring machine used on a UK rail project – unveiled at the HS2 site in West Hyde near Rickmansworth in Hertfordshire. Ministers have been urged by a business organisation to “put an end to any lingering uncertainty” over HS2. Photo: PA Media Ministers have been
Preparations Well Underway for Railtex/Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20210 Preparations well underway for Railtex/Infrarail – the meeting place for the rail industry in 2021 From 7 – 9 September 2021, Railtex/Infrarail will gather the whole railway industry together in Birmingham. It will be the first time the exhibitions have taken place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the
UK Rail Industry Faces Summer of Uncertainty Warns RIA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20210 “While it was good to see the Transport Decarbonisation Plan published, which the RIA and its members broadly welcomed, we’re still awaiting an update on the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline and the release of the Integrated Rail Plan. “Without seeing the details of enhancement schemes around the country, and the Government’s
Nomad Digital Partner with Incremental, Winning ‘First of a Kind’ Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20210 Nomad Digital, a wholly-owned Alstom company, will also be supporting Incremental with some of the Engineering and deployment activities onto the various platforms. ‘TRACO’, designed to meet common challenges faced by UK rail freight operators, will use its sophisticated GPS system to provide intermodal tracking of freight across rail, road and at ports
Book of the Week: InterCity 125: A High Speed Tribute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20210 Few trains truly reach a legendary status but there can be no doubt that the Intercity 125 HST was and still is, an icon in the age of the railway. Introduced into service in 1977, the iconic InterCity125 High Speed Trains have been a mainstay of some of our fastest
Railtex & Infrarail: Joining Forces to Shape the Future of UK Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 A Need For Face-to-Face Interactions And Genuine Networking Opportunities Whilst the impact of COVID-19 has been strongly felt across the entire railway supply chain, with a loss of revenue and decrease of productivity, the rail sector is still thriving. Significant improvements to the network are still being made and more than
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
Porterbrook donates Class 43 HST power car to National Railway Museum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 Porterbrook has announced the donation of record-breaking HST power car 43102 to the National Railway Museum. In 1987 the power car broke the world speed record for a diesel-powered train, reaching 148.5mph between Northallerton and York. Decommissioned after 39 years’ frontline service it will find a new home at Locomotion
UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps. Control of trains and track will be brought under a new public sector body named Great British Railways (GBR) as part of sweeping reforms, the Department for Transport has announced. Issue date: Thursday May 20, 2021. Photo: PA Media The creation of a
Premium economy service launched for rail travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 Three classes of travel are being offered on Britain’s domestic railway for the first time in decades. A premium economy option has been launched by Avanti West Coast (AWC), giving passengers on the West Coast Main Line wider seats, more leg room and a guaranteed table. Also see The Standard Premium service
Significant Signalling Power Supply Failure Avoided Using CableGuardian Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20210 This rapid mobilisation and team-based approach saved days of disruptive testing, eliminated many hours of maintenance activity and vehicle movements and reduced exposure to the trackside environment for the fault teams – in addition to the core requirement of preventing thousands of minutes of delay on this critical route. By
UK Rail to Extend Timetables as Travel Restrictions Ease Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20210 Rail companies across the UK added more than 2,500 daily services to their timetables ahead of the relaxation of Covid restrictions, which come into play today, 17 May. The move brings the total number of daily weekday services to over 20,500. Leeds railway station As part of the industry’s safer travel pledge, rail
Network Rail and RIBA Announce Railway Station Design Competition Winner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20210 Edinburgh-based architectural practice, 7N Architects, has won a competition to shape Britain’s future railways, Network Rail and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have announced. The contest asked architects, engineers and designers from across the world to suggest how small to medium-sized stations could improve the travel experience of millions
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
British Rail Industry: Rail Decarbonisation Not Possible without Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20210 “It’s great to launch the ‘Why Rail Electrification?’ report today, as part of RIA’s RailDecarb21 campaign – calling on the Government to support efforts to decarbonise the rail network ahead of the COP26 Conference in Glasgow later this year. “The report clearly shows the rail industry will be unable to decarbonise
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
Network Rail Approves Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 Network Rail Approves Multi-Site Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s next generation RS4 Rail Signalling Power Protection system for Tier 1 and 2 live trial installations at multiple sites. The RS4 system has already received full Network Rail approval
New Bookazine: Intercity 125 – A High Speed Tribute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20210 Few trains truly reach a legendary status but there can be no doubt that the Intercity 125 HST was and still is, an icon in the age of the railway. Introduced into service in 1977, the iconic InterCity125 High Speed Trains have been a mainstay of some of our fastest railway
Win superb InterCity 125 bundle with Mortons Books Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20210 Mortons Books has teamed up with Hornby for a great competition to celebrate the release of a brand new InterCity 125 bookazine. The new Mortons Books bookazine – Intercity 125: High Speed Tribute – hits the shelves, we’ve secured a superb OO gauge model of Class 43 HST Power Cars 43002 and 43003
Pinpointing Core to Earth Faults for a Safer Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20210 Railways require safe, reliable power systems to support signals, points and communications infrastructure. Trackside equipment must be protected from failure, and with thousands of miles of track to maintain, Network Rail demands maximum visibility to assess the health and condition of its infrastructure. UK rail networks are subject to harsh operating conditions
ScotRail will move to state ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20210 THE Scottish Government has decided to keep ScotRail under public control when the present Abellio franchise is terminated using a break point in the contract a year from now. The franchise is presently being supported under an Emergency Measures Agreement, with costs paid and revenue collected by Transport Scotland in return
New National Railway Museum exhibition celebrates railway heroes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20210 The National Railway Museum is to launch a new exhibition that celebrates the vital role played by railway key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named ‘Railway Heroes,’ the exhibition recognises the selfless achievements of 16 people from across the rail industry who have played an essential part in the country’s COVID-19
Focused Technology Solutions is Entering the UK Rail Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20210 Focused Technology Solutions’ battery-operated tool platform has taken the industry by storm over the last few years. Their innovative technologies have allowed Class I rail yards and crews to put hydraulic tools to the side for their more cost-efficient, eco-friendly and productive tools. These tools include the DrillEase (tie drill), LagEase
Mechan Given Safety Accolade by Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20210 Sheffield-based Mechan has received recognition from one of the world’s largest rail industry companies for its positive impact on the safety of depot workers. The heavy lifting and handling specialist won the Contribution to Safety and Quality (Supplier) award at Siemens Mobility’s recent UK Supplier Conference. Mechan was presented with the award
£1.7 billion boost for Bombardier in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20210 A CONSORTIUM led by Bombardier Transportation has confirmed a deal with the Egyptian Government to build two new monorails, with the support of a guarantee from the British government which is worth £1.7 billion. The funding will allow a monorail car production line to be created at Litchurch Lane in Derby. The
Hitachi Rail to launch UK first long distance battery trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 Long-distance trains will run on battery power in a UK first, manufacturer Hitachi Rail has announced. The firm has launched a plan for Great Western Railway (GWR) services between London Paddington and Penzance, Cornwall, to operate by a combination of electricity, diesel and batteries. The line is only partially electrified, with
New Research Says UK Rail Industry Will Face Critical Skills Shortage by 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20200 The National Skills Academy for Rail and City & Guilds have published joint research – the Back on Track report – which has found that the UK rail sector will face a critical skills shortage by 2025. The problem is threefold: Firstly, there is an ageing workforce. 28 percent of workers
Avanti West Coast signs up for Rail Aid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20200 Photo: Avanti West Coast Avanti West Coast is offering enthusiasts the chance to get their hands on some eagerly sought after railway artefacts to help raise money for Rail Aid. A number of signs from Crewe station are up for grabs, the proceeds of the auction going to Rail Aid, the
Construction of sea wall to protect Dawlish coastal railway begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 Construction has begun on a new and bigger sea wall at Dawlish to protect the railway and town from rising sea levels and extreme weather for the next 100 years. In 2014, a storm caused a stretch of the Devon coastal railway to collapse into the sea – cutting off
Sheffield-Based 3Squared Wins Industry Award for Growth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 3Squared named as joint winners of the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) SME Growth Award alongside fellow nominee Motion Rail. The award, sponsored by Classone Systems Limited, was one of eight awards presented during the Rail Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) Awards which was held virtually for the first time on Wednesday evening
HS1 Ltd Launches Sustainability Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20200 HS1 Ltd, the network manager for the High Speed 1 railway line, its stations and associated infrastructure, has published its sustainability strategy, unveiling plans to become the first UK railway run entirely on renewable energy. HS1 Ltd has set itself the climate change goal of being carbon net-zero by 2030 for
Delivering a bigger, better railway for Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20200 With new and refurbished trains on the way, a rolling programme of electrification, and a devolved Government committed to further expansion, Scotland is showing other regions of the UK how to deliver a better railway. Ben Jones met ScotRail Alliance MD Alex Hynes to find out what is in store
UK’s first hydrogen-powered train makes mainline debut Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20200 A hydrogen-powered train has travelled on the UK rail network for the first time. Porterbrook and the University of Birmingham welcomed Transport Secretary Grant Shapps aboard HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-powered train, as it started operational trials on the mainline railway. Today’s trials of HydroFLEX, which have been supported with a £750,000
HS2 Signs R&D Agreement with UKRRIN Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20200 HS2 Ltd has signed a research & development agreement with the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network. As part of its innovation programme, HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with the top railway research centres in British universities. It will allow HS2 to access leading research capabilities, knowledge and facilities and
Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20200 The scene near Stonehaven. Photo: STV News An investigation has begun into the derailment of a passenger train near Stonehaven in which three people died and six others injured. The incident involved the 06.48 ScotRail service from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street, which about a mile from Carmont level crossing at
Hitachi Rail to Acquire Digital Sensor Company Perpetuum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20200 Hitachi Rail has announced its intention to take over Perpetuum in order to speed up its digitalisation strategy in the United Kingdom. Perpetuum, which is based in Southampton and has 73 members of staff, will be integrated into Hitachi’s railway business to help digitalise its global train maintenance programme. Hitachi’s rail
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
SMEs Are Vital to HS2 Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20200 By Monica Barbosa, Director of Business Development and Communications at Xrail Group HS2 will be the most crucial project in terms of capacity, joining up the UK and as a driver of economic growth that Britain and the UK rail industry has ever seen. We are all proud to see that HS2
Splitting the Difference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20200 Phil Bulman examines the future of rail ticket pricing in Britain. Phil Bulman While the concept of ‘split ticketing’ is nothing new, the recent launch of Trainline’s ‘SplitSave’ ticketing tool could allow many more passengers to cut costs on rail journeys by finding them clever combinations of tickets. While good news
8 April: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20200 Bombardier to restart Derby production TRAIN building will be restarted in Derby next week and other sites will also be working again, after Bombardier had paused production at Litchurch Lane and work elsewhere in response to the coronavirus emergency. The company said: ‘On March 25, Bombardier Transportation UK announced a temporary
UK railway news roundup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20200 Coronavirus continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry. Services are being slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are introduced and events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week
Coronavirus: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20200 Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week as demand dramatically drops during the coronavirus outbreak. The Department for Transport (DfT) said it had agreed with rail operators across the country to scale back timetables from Monday as people change their travel habits to help stop Covid-19 spreading. Cores services will continue
The Golden Age of the ‘Big Four’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20200 No. 6201 Princess Elizabeth near Mossley Hill, Liverpool, on an express to London Euston in 1938. The 1930s were the golden age of the ‘Big Four’ railway companies that arose from the Railway Act of 1921 following the experience of placing the country’s many diverse railway companies under government control during