Porterbrooks Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter (RCC) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre. This technology could enable battery charging on non-electrified sections of the UK rail network using a 25kV power supply. It will be installed at Porterbrook’s Long Marston
First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20230 The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This marks a significant milestone for the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast Digital Programme, which aims to make rail services more reliable and more sustainable through the implementation of digital signalling. Project lead
GBRTT Partnership to Deliver Locally-Accountable West Midlands Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has partnered with the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) to deliver a more locally accountable railway in the West Midlands. This collaboration will support the region’s Trailblazer Deeper Devolution Deal which was signed by the West Midlands Combined Authority and the UK government in
Eurostar to Suspend Services between Amsterdam and London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 NS International has announced that Eurostar train services between the Netherlands and London, UK will be suspended for a period of six months due to renovation works at Amsterdam Central station. Eurostar services will not run between the Netherlands and the UK from June 2024 to January 2025 © NS International This announcement
UK Government Announces £5.3 Million in FOAK Grants Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The UK government is investing 5.3 million GBP in making railways more modern, efficient and accessible. This funding is part of the 2023 First of a Kind (FOAK) competition and is split between 17 projects. Six of these projects specifically focus on enhancing accessibility. This includes the use of AI technology to
UK: Dartmoor Line Celebrates 550,000 Passenger Journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The West Devon town of Okehampton recently held a community celebration for the second anniversary of its fully reopened Dartmoor Line. This was the first line to be reopened under the government’s Restoring Your Railway programme, which pledged more than 40 million GBP toward the project. Since being delivered 10 million GBP
Upgrade Project Completed at Eurostar’s London Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Furrer+Frey has completed an upgrade project at Eurostar’s depot in London with the installation of moveable electrification equipment. Throughout this project, every road at Eurostar’s London Temple Mills depot has been equipped with conductor bar technology that can retract at the touch of a button. This will allow the depot staff
Testing Underway on London’s New Piccadilly Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 Testing of London’s new Piccadilly line trains, which are being built by Siemens Mobility, is now underway at a test centre in Germany and a climate chamber in Austria. The first of the newly-built trains for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Piccadilly line arrived at the Test and Validation Centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath,
Liverpool Mayor Signs Rail Devolution Deal with Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have signed a trailblazer rail devolution deal that aims to deliver a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside. Under this agreement, the government will collaborate with the city to provide passengers with a simpler, more affordable and integrated transport
Alstom Plans to Cease Rolling Stock Production in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Derby City Council has responded to Alstom’s announcement that it plans to end rolling stock production in the city. Following talks with the government, Alstom has informed the Council that it must now plan to cease rolling stock production at its Litchurch Lane facility in Derby. This is due to delays in
UK: Bradford’s New Train Station Receives Funding Boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a funding boost of 400,000 GBP as part of its commitment to build a brand-new railway station in Bradford. The additional funding, which has been provided to the local authority, comes on top of a 2 billion GBP investment to build both the
UK: Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Plans Brought Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Plans to open the first portion of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been brought forward and adjusted in response to ongoing complications related to HS2. Regional transport bosses are set to approve the installation of both a temporary stop and terminus to speed up the delivery of the new tram
London Northwestern Railway Deploys New Class 730 Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has introduced the first of its Class 730 electric passenger trains on the West Coast Main Line. These three-carriage Class 730/0 sub-class units will typically operate in pairs as 6-carriage trains. Due to their spacious interiors, the six-carriage Class 730/0s have a higher total capacity than the eight-carriage
Network Rail Upgrades Signalling in Cornwall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Network Rail has completed the first major stage of its project to modernise railway signalling across Cornwall, UK. With this milestone, passenger trains have now resumed service after 13 days of round-the-clock work between Tuesday 31 October and Sunday 12 November. This undertaking has involved replacing signals that have reached the end
Expanded Rail Station to Open at Gatwick Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 Network Rail has announced that its renovation and expansion of Gatwick Airport rail station will open on 21 November. This project aims to enhance journeys from train to plane to provide passengers with easier, faster and more reliable services. The newly upgraded station will greatly benefit passengers on Gatwick Express and Southern
LNER Orders 10 Tri-Mode Trains from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has selected CAF as the successful bidder to deliver 10 tri-mode trains to operate on the East Coast Main Line. These new trains will be based on CAF’s Civity UK platform and will be capable of running in electric, battery or diesel mode. Their operation will reduce
Calling for Fairer Fares in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 By Norman Baker, Director of External Affairs, Campaign for Better Transport Rail travel should be affordable. It’s one of the greenest ways to travel and as we try to reduce carbon emissions from transport rail should be seen as the default mode where possible. Yet travelling by train can be expensive
UK: CrossCountry Extends Services Contract with Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 Alstom has been awarded an eight-year extension on its services contract to maintain, overhaul and clean CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet in the UK. This Train Services Agreement (TSA) contract extension is valued at approximately 950 million EUR and will last until 2031. Under the agreement, Alstom will continue to service
Coventry Very Light Rail Commences Track Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has commenced vehicle testing on a test track at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) in Dudley. This innovative track is thinner than that used in existing light rail systems and can be laid just 30cm deep into the road surface. This
Rail Ticket Offices to Remain Open in Engalnd Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 The UK government has scrapped plans to close rail ticket offices following objections from independent passenger watchdogs, Transport Focus and London Travelwatch. Train operators have now been told to withdraw their proposals in order to maintain passenger standards. Nine train companies announced plans to close station ticket offices in July © London TravelWatch Although
ORR Approves Network Rail’s £43 Billion Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s 43.1 billion GBP plans for Control Period 7 (CP7). These plans span five years from 1 April 2024 and will see 38.5 billion GBP invested in England and Wales and 4.6 billion GBP invested in Scotland to deliver “a safe
HS2: Next Tunnelling Machines Named Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20230 HS2 has unveiled the names of the next pair of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will construct the high-speed rail line under the capital: Emily and Anne. The machines are earth pressure balance TBMs, designed specifically for the soft ground conditions of London clay. Cutterhead of TBM Emily is lowered into place This
Construction Contract Awarded for Cambridge South Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20230 J. Murphy & Sons Ltd has been awarded the construction contract for Cambridge South station. The build will support 300 new construction jobs. A rendering of the new Cambridge South station Valued at 93.4m GBP, the contract covers the construction of a new two storey, four platform station, including ticket vending machines, lifts
New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Complete Crush Laden Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20230 Crush laden testing checks have been successfully completed on a Stadler Class 555 metro train ahead of the first vehicle entering customer service on Tyne and Wear Metro. The new Class 555 Metro trains at the Stadler factory in Switzerland Nexus, the owner and operator of Tyne and Wear Metro, ordered 46
Transport Evolution Regardless of Devolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20230 Although most rail and bus services across the UK are run by privately owned companies, it is arguably crucial for local councils to closely collaborate with operators to improve their networks and promote multimodality, especially in light of upcoming net-zero targets. Earlier this year, I attended Accelerate Rail, which highlighted the
Balfour Beatty to Upgrade London Underground’s Piccadilly Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a 43 million GBP contract to Balfour Beatty to upgrade the London Underground’s Piccadilly line. Under this contract, Balfour Beatty will carry out essential upgrade works on the Piccadilly line to support an increase in traction power required for the next generation of Piccadilly line
TfGM and GBRTT to Deliver Integrated Rail Network in Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20230 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) have launched a formal partnership that aims to deliver a more integrated and locally accountable rail network. This collaboration aligns with TfGM’s Bee Network vision for developing a seamless and efficient public transport system in Greater Manchester. It follows
First of c2c’s Class 720 Aventra Trains Enter Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 The first of c2c’s new fleet of Class 720 trains, leased from Porterbrook, have entered passenger service. Additional units will begin operations as driver training progresses. c2c’s former Managing Director Julian Drury was overwhelmed to see the first Class 720 unit had been named after him. UK-built, the new trains are designed to
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak Confirms Cancellation of HS2 Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 At Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party Conference speech in Manchester, the UK Prime Minister has confirmed the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2. In his speech, Sunak emphasised the importance of improving connectivity for all communities across the north, rather than simply prioritising links between big cities. He has therefore launched the ‘Network North’
Liverpool’s Battery-Powered Trains to Commence Service at Headbolt Lane Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 Liverpool City Region has announced that Headbolt Lane station will open on 5 October and will be served by the UK’s first battery-powered passenger trains. The fully accessible 80 million GBP station will become the new terminus of the Kirkby branch of the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network. It will
Hitachi Rail Gains UK CMA Clearance for Acquisition of Thales’ GTS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has made its final decision regarding Hitachi’s 1.7 billion EUR proposed purchase of Thales’ Ground Transportation (GTS) business. Following an in-depth investigation, the authority has concluded that Hitachi Rail’s offer to sell part of its mainline signalling business satisfies its previous competition concerns. GTS’ Operational
GB Railfreight Opens £5.7 Million Maintenance Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20230 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has opened a new maintenance hub in Peterborough following a 5.7 million GBP investment. The new facility is located alongside the East Coast Mainline and represents one of the most significant investments in the UK’s rail freight sector in 2023. GBRf’s new maintenance facility is larger than six-Olympic swimming
Rail Industry Urges UK Prime Minister to Commit to HS2 Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20230 The High-Speed Rail Group has published a letter signed by representatives of 21 businesses urging the UK Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to Phase 2 of the HS2 project to Manchester. The letter has been published in response to recent speculation that the second phase of the high-speed rail line,
Network Rail Commences Upgrade Work at Luton Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20230 Network Rail has commenced construction work on delivering improvements and upgrades that will enhance the passenger experience at Luton station. This programme will replace the station canopies on platforms 1 and 2 and will install a new bridge and three lifts to improve the station’s accessibility. The exterior of Luton station © Network
Avanti West Coast Unveils Livery for Class 805 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20230 Avanti West Coast has unveiled the new livery for its fleet of Class 805 trains, which are currently undergoing main line testing. The new livery was unveiled at Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility in the North East, prior to the first unit with this design joining the test programme on the West
Avanti West Coast Awarded Long-Term National Rail Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a new National Rail Contract (NRC) to the West Coast Partnership, comprised of Avanti West Coast and West Coast Partnership Development. This award confirms that the DfT is satisfied with Avanti’s progress in delivering its service recovery plan following major operational issues with
Network Rail to Repair World’s Oldest Viaduct in Merseyside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Network Rail is investing 3.8 million GBP in carrying out repair work on the world’s oldest viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside. The Sankey Viaduct first opened in 1830 to bridge the 160-metre gap over the Sankey Valley. It will now be repaired ahead of its 200th anniversary. Sankey Viaduct with TPE train crossing
HS2 Begins Construction on Greatworth Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20230 HS2 has begun work on assembling the project’s longest ‘green tunnel’ in Greatworth, West Northamptonshire. This 1.5-mile tunnel is being built using a ‘cut and cover’ process that involves excavating a cutting, building the tunnel and burying it. Trees and hedgerows will then be planted on top of the structure to
West Midlands Metro Extension to Start Service in Wolverhampton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20230 Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced that passenger tram services on the new West Midlands Metro extension in Wolverhampton will commence on Sunday 17 September. This 50 million GBP extension project has added two new tram stops at Pipers Row and Wolverhampton Railway Station to improve intermodal transport connections in
Job Cuts Expected in Derby Due to Delayed Alstom Orders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Derby City Council has announced that it is seeking talks with Alstom in response to expected job losses at its Derby factory. This is due to delays in future contracts, including the production of trains for HS2, which has led to reduced production of new rolling stock. To mitigate the negative impacts
Network Rail Invests £1 Million in Glasgow’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it is investing more than 1 million GBP in improving rail infrastructure around Glasgow, Scotland. This work will replace ageing tracks between Dalmuir and Yoker, with construction set to begin on 22 September. The scope of this project includes upgrading the tracks through the 127-year-old Dalmuir Twin
Transpennine Route Upgrade to Replace Tracks in Northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 During weekends in September and October, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme will replace tracks along the railway line between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. As part of the multi-billion-pound TPU programme, engineers will excavate ballast to create new track beds, allowing for the installation of new rail and sleepers. Throughout
Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have demonstrated that the recently installed digital signalling on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate is ready for passenger service. This marks a significant milestone for the first phase of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). ETCS frequency testing © Network Rail Throughout this
Passenger Experience and Decarbonisation – The Same Thing? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20230 There were two main topics of conversation at Rolling Stock Networking (RSN), which took place in Derby, UK in July this year. The morning session was focused on ‘delivering for customers’ and culminated in a panel discussion entitled ‘How can we improve customer experience in a cost-constrained world?’ The afternoon session,
HS2 Trains Achieve BSI PAS 2080 Carbon Reduction Standard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 The high-speed electric trains set to operate on the HS2 rail network have become the first in the world to achieve the British Standards Institute’s (BSI) PAS 2080 carbon reduction standard. The new trains, which are being designed and manufactured in the UK by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture, will
UK: Northern Unveils Neville Hill Depot Transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20230 Northern has revealed before and after images of its 350,000 GBP transformation project at the Neville Hill depot in Leeds. Over a period of 14 weeks, its team has converted an old laundry room into a new production office, installed a new communication and briefing area fitted with interactive screens, and upgraded
Network Rail to Upgrade River Devon Viaduct in Newark Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it will commence a major upgrade project on the River Devon Viaduct, which carries the railway over the River Trent in Newark. This 2 million GBP investment will help maintain reliability and safety for future services. It will involve a full renewal of the bridge, including
116 Digital Signals to Be Switched On in South West London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 Network Rail is set to switch on 116 newly installed digital signals in south west London and Berkshire during a period of planned engineering work from 19 August to 1 September. This undertaking is a key milestone within Network Rail’s 116 million GBP reliability-boosting re-signalling scheme in Feltham and Wokingham. To enable
UK: Refurbishment Work Complete on Southeastern’s First High-Speed Javelin Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20230 Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail have completed refurbishment work on the first of 29 high-speed Javelin trains for Southeastern’s passenger service between London St Pancras and Kent. This delivery is part of a 27 million GBP refurbishment project being carried out on Britain’s fastest passenger trains to deliver a more reliable
HS2 Tunnelling Progresses to Little Missenden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20230 HS2 has announced that its tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Florence and Cecilia have reached the Little Missenden ventilation shaft on their journey to dig HS2’s longest tunnels. Since their launch in 2021, the 2,000-tonne machines have been excavating twin tunnels between the M25 and South Heath in Buckinghamshire. During their journey,
Northern Provides First Look at New Northumberland Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20230 Northern has released new dashcam footage to provide a first look at the upcoming Northumberland line. The footage was taken from the front of a Class 158 train as it travelled along the new route, which is due to open in 2024. This journey also provides a glimpse of the construction sites
New Piccadilly Line Trains to Commence Testing in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the first of its new Piccadilly line trains have arrived in Germany for testing ahead of starting passenger service in 2025. The new vehicles are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility, who will produce 94 new ‘Inspiro London’ trains for the London Underground network. A first
TfGM and Network Rail to Deliver Upgrades at 6 Stations in Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20230 Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver upgrades and regeneration opportunities across Manchester and Salford’s central railway stations. This partnership aims to bring together land and infrastructure managed by the two entities to create a better-connected Greater Manchester. As city centres are changing in
TfGM and Network Rail to Deliver Upgrades at 6 Stations in Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20230 Network Rail and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have signed a collaboration agreement to deliver upgrades and regeneration opportunities across Manchester and Salford’s central railway stations. This partnership aims to bring together land and infrastructure managed by the two entities to create a better-connected Greater Manchester. As city centres are changing in
UK: Chiltern Railways Powers Class 68 Locomotives with Vegetable Oil Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 Chiltern Railways has become the first passenger rail operator to launch vegetable oil-powered trains on its network. The operator is now powering its Class 68 locomotive-hauled trains with fuel derived from used cooking oils, tallows and other recyclable wastes in the place of conventional diesel. This move will reduce the impact the
TfL and TOL Fined £14 Million for Sandilands Tram Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has been fined 10 million GBP and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) has been fined 4 million GBP after a tram derailed approaching Sandilands junction in Croydon on 9 November 2016. Following an investigation and prosecution by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the two companies attended
Network Rail and SBB to Collaborate on Deploying AI Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20230 Network Rail has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SBB to collaborate on deploying technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) on the railway. The agreement marks the first step in Network Rail’s plan to strengthen ties with international railway operators by sharing knowledge and best practice. The agreement was signed by
Eurostar Deploys Biometric Check-In System at London St Pancras Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20230 Eurostar Group has rolled out a contactless, biometric check-in system at London St Pancras station. The SmartCheck system, supplied by iProov, enables Eurostar’s Business Premier and Carte Blanche passengers to avoid queues for ticket and UK exit checks when connecting between the UK and mainland Europe. The SmartCheck check-in system provides contactless
Mark Thurston to Step Down as CEO of HS2 Ltd Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20230 After six years at the head of HS2 Ltd, CEO Mark Thurston has announced that he will leave the organisation this autumn. When he leaves at the end of September, Sir Jon Thompson will take on the role of executive chairman for an interim period from October, while a new chief
ORR Tells Rail Industry: Improve Reliability of Passenger Assistance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has told the British rail industry that it needs to improve the reliability of passenger assistance for disabled passengers. Following research involving more than 8,100 passengers – the ORR’s 2023 annual rail consumer report that was published today – reveals that when passengers receive
UK: £15 Million for New Railway Research and Innovation Centre in Goole Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20230 The University of Birmingham, working with Siemens Mobility, has been awarded 15 million GBP by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to establish a new railway research and innovation centre at Goole. This investment will help the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with the University of Huddersfield, to set up
HS2 Launches Procurement Process for Automated People Mover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20230 HS2 Ltd has begun the process of finding the right contractor to design and supply the automated people mover system that will carry passengers between Interchange Station, the NEC, Birmingham International rail station and Birmingham Airport. The contractor will also be responsible for operation and asset maintenance for a period of
Hitachi Rail Awarded New Contract to Maintain TransPennine Express Nova 1 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20230 Hitachi Rail has been awarded an eight-year contract to continue its maintenance of 19 intercity Class 802 trains by operator TransPennine Trains and owning group Angel Trains. The trains, which were also built by Hitachi, were first introduced into passenger service in 2019 and are known as ‘Nova 1’ fleet. Hitachi
Train Companies Launch Passenger Consultation on Plans to ‘Modernise’ Customer Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20230 Train companies in England have launched a passenger consultation on plans to ‘modernise’ customer service across the rail network. These plans include moving staff out of ticket offices and on to station platforms, concourses and ticket halls. Proponents of this change say the proposals would mean more face-to-face support for passengers
HS2 Advances Plan to Extend High-Speed Network to Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20230 HS2 Ltd has announced that a second set of proposed changes to the High Speed Rail (Crewe – Manchester) Bill has been introduced to Parliament. The submission of Additional Provision 2 (AP2) marks a key milestone in the parliamentary process for extending the HS2 network to Manchester. Artists impression of an HS2
Transport for London Orders 11 New DLR Trains from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has exercised an option to order an additional 11 new DLR trains from CAF. This will mean that a total of 54 new trains will be introduced on the network from 2024 as part of a contract initially signed with CAF in 2019. This purchase is funded by
UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20230 As part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), industry partners have signed a 32.7 million GBP contract to upgrade the Class 700 Thameslink fleet to the latest specification of European Train Control System (ETCS). This five-year contract was signed by Cross London Trains, the Department for Transport (DfT), Govia Thameslink
TfL Submits Strategic Outline Case for DLR Extension to Thamesmead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has submitted a Strategic Outline Case (SOC) to the UK government on how an extension of the DLR could have a transformative effect on the regeneration of Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside. Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside are currently crucial growth areas in the UK capital and are a
HS2 Unveils Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20230 HS2 Ltd has released the first images of the tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will dig HS2’s Bromford Tunnel between Water Orton in North Warwickshire and Washwood Heath in Birmingham. The TBM has been named ‘Mary Ann’ after Victorian writer, Mary Ann Evans, who was better known by her pen name,
Network Rail Completes Track Upgrades in Midland Main Line Tunnels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20230 Network Rail has completed 16 days of major track upgrades in the Clay Cross and Milford tunnels in Derbyshire. Following over 17,000 hours of round-the-clock work, the tracks within the two tunnels on the Midland Main Line have now been renewed. The upgraded track is expected to help deliver a safer and
Northern to Equip Trains with Data Collection Kits to Improve Network Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20230 Northern has announced plans to equip up to 40 of its trains with a data collection kit to help improve predictive maintenance activities on the rail network. This technology would allow the trains to act as ‘data hoovers’ to provide information about the track and surrounding infrastructure to Network Rail, while
CMA: Hitachi’s Acquisition of Thales Could Reduce Digital Signalling Options Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that Hitachi’s proposed 1.7 billion EUR acquisition of Thales Ground Transportation (GTS) could substantially reduce competition in the supply of digital mainline and urban signalling. This move could therefore reduce choice for Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL), which would
Nexus to Upgrade Electrification Equipment for Newcastle Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Nexus has contracted Furrer+Frey to renew Newcastle Metro’s electrification equipment to support its transformation into a modern and reliable railway. Alongside the arrival of the metro’s new fleet, this investment is expected to result in fewer delays and less maintenance thanks to the installation of new overhead lines. New metro rolling stock
UK: Work Begins on New Cambridge South Rail Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20230 Construction is now underway on a new, 4-platform station at Cambridge Biomedical Campus as part of the UK’s upcoming East-West Rail route. The new train station in south Cambridge is expected to be completed by 2025 to provide passengers with easier access to Europe’s largest centre of medical research and health
Siemens Mobility Awarded Extended Train Maintenance Contract in North England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20230 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract extension for the maintenance of 51 Class 185 trains operating on TransPennine Express routes in the north of England. This service contract is valued at 530 million EUR and will see Siemens Mobility maintain the fleet of Class 185 trains for an additional 8
UK: Department for Transport Advances Plan for East West Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20230 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the preferred route alignment from Bedford to Cambridge for the new East West Rail line. This line has been designed to boost connectivity between Oxford and Cambridge, unlocking up to 103 billion GBP of economic growth, according to the DfT. The latest route update marks
UK: GTR Class 387 Completes Static Testing with ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20230 The first of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Class 387 Great Northern Electrostar trains has completed static testing retrofitted with European Train Control Signalling (ETCS) in-cab signalling equipment. The Class 387s will be the country’s first major commuter fleet to have the technology fitted as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, which
UK Government Invests £72 Million to Improve Train Services in Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20230 The UK government has announced a 72 million GBP package to help deliver more reliable trains in Manchester. This funding will be used to construct a third platform at Salford Crescent station and complete track improvement work across north Manchester. In addition, Manchester Victoria Station will benefit from extra entry and exit
Network Rail Completes Work on £80 Million Dawlish Sea Wall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20230 Dawlish Sea Wall is set to open to the public at 2pm on Thursday 25 May following an 80 million GBP investment to help protect the key railway line, which connects the South West with the rest of the UK. Workers celebrate completion on the Dawlish Sea Wall project © Network Rail In
DB ESG to Deliver Tram Safety Improvement Programme in Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20230 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appointed DB ESG to deliver the tram safety improvement programme for its Metrolink service. Following the tragic event at Sandilands in Croydon where a tram overturned in 2016, the UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has recommended that light rail networks actively work to prevent
LA’s Regional Connector Light Rail Line to Open 16 June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20230 LA Metro has announced that the Regional Connector light rail transit project will officially open to the public on 16 June. The new 1.9-mile line will allow light rail trains to travel between the L line (Gold) in Little Tokyo to the A (Blue) and E (Expo) lines at the 7th
HS2 Progresses Work on Old Oak Common Station Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20230 HS2 workers have completed the first base slab concrete pour at the western end of Old Oak Common station, advancing progress on the key infrastructure project. The 850-metre station box has been established 20 metres below ground and will be home to six platforms for HS2 trains. First concrete pour to create
Network Rail Advances East Coast Main Line Digital Signalling Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20230 Network Rail has announced the next step in its plans to deliver digital signalling across the first section of the East Coast Main Line. During the weekend of 24 and 25 June 2023, equipment and technology will be installed between Welwyn Garden City and Hitchin in Hertfordshire. This is a significant step
Network Rail Announces £44bn 5-Year Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20230 Network Rail has published its 44 billion GBP five-year plan for the railway in England and Wales. This plan covers Control Period 7 (CP7) from 2024–29. It focuses on increased investment in tackling climate change, improving train performance and investing in priorities for passengers and freight users. Network Rail team members complete
London Boroughs Push to Prioritise Bakerloo and Elizabeth Line Extensions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20230 Under the umbrella group London Councils, the London boroughs have collaborated to present a list of key infrastructure projects that should be prioritised, including the Bakerloo line extension, the Elizabeth line extension and the HS2 Euston terminus. This is the first time that all 33 of the capital’s local authorities have
LNER, Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail Sign Collaborative Relationship Charter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20230 London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail have signed an agreement to define how they will collaborate over the next three decades. In 2014, the Department for Transport (DfT) contracted Hitachi Rail’s Agility Trains to provide 65 high-speed Azuma trains for the second phase of the Intercity Express
ORR Instructs Network Rail to Clear Backlog on Examining Structures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has written to Network Rail to express concerns about its backlog in examining the condition of railway structures such as bridges, tunnels and culverts. These examinations are required at set intervals to ensure faults are detected before issues arise. Failure to conduct examinations on time
Single-Leg Pricing to Provide Simpler Fares across LNER Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20230 London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is introducing simpler and more flexible fare options across its network as part of its mission to transform the UK’s outdated ticketing system. LNER is removing the outdated practice where a single ticket can cost almost as much as a return ticket This announcement builds upon LNER’s
Transpennine Express to Be Brought into Operator of Last Resort Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20230 The transport secretary has announced that Transpennine Express will not have its contract renewed on 28 May. Instead, the company will be brought into Operator of Last Resort (OLR) on that date. There have been months of substantial disruptions as well as frequent cancellation across the entire Transpennine Express network, leading to
Northern Upgrades Depot to Boost Capacity from Cumbria to Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20230 Northern has upgraded its depot in Barrow-in-Furness to enable longer trains to operate between Cumbria and Manchester. Specifically, a new train fuelling and servicing facility has been installed at the depot, which will allow six-car Class 195 trains to run between Cumbria and Manchester Airport. This doubles the on-board capacity for this
Global Centre of Rail Excellence Commences Partnership with Talgo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20230 The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) in south Wales has taken delivery of its first rail carriage, marking the start of a new partnership with train manufacturer, Talgo. Talgo donated the carriage to be developed into a visitor’s centre at the 400 million GBP GCRE facility. The Global Centre of Rail
Elizabeth Line Frequencies to Increase from 21 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the full peak Elizabeth line timetable will be introduced on Sunday 21 May 2023. This will see peak time frequencies increased from 22 to 24 trains per hour in each direction between Paddington and Whitechapel, while 16 trains per hour will run at off-peak
Birmingham’s Railway Heritage: Curzon Street Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20230 High-speed rail arrived in Britain in 2003 with the railway line between London and the Channel Tunnel opening. HS2 is the first new high-speed railway line to be built in Britain since then. One of the line’s terminus stations will be Curzon Street, in Birmingham’s city centre. The original Curzon Street
Euston, We Have a Problem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20230 I’ve been thinking about this for some time now – months, really, ever since the Sun first reported on a ludicrous-sounding plan to cut the bottom off HS2, so that it terminated not at Euston, but at Old Oak Common – and I simply don’t believe it. There is no way,
GTR Retrofits First Class 387 with ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20230 Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has been retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. The Alstom ATLAS 3 ETCS solution was installed on Unit 387101, along with the necessary equipment to allow the in-cab-signalling system to function. This is the
GWR Extends Hitachi Rail’s Fleet Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20230 Great Western Railway (GWR) and Eversholt Rail have extended their maintenance partnership with Hitachi Rail to further improve the reliability of GWR trains. The contract extension is worth over 300 million GBP and will see Hitachi Rail continue to maintain the GWR West of England fleet of 36 Class 802 Intercity
HS2 Receives Design Approval for Small Dean Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20230 HS2 has received design approval from Buckinghamshire Council for Small Dean Viaduct, which will take HS2 trains across the A413 and local rail lines south of Wendover. The 345-metre viaduct is one of two places in the Chilterns where the HS2 line will be above ground level. The underside of the
UK: Hitachi Rail to Conduct Testing at the Global Centre of Rail Excellence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20230 The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) and Hitachi Rail have signed an agreement to test the latest rail technologies, including British-built trains, battery systems and digital solutions at the new site in Wales. The GCRE is a planned rail innovation centre at the Nant Helen surface mine in Wales. The
Stadler to Provide Service for GBRf’s Class 99 Bi-Mode Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20230 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has contracted Stadler to provide full service for up to 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co locomotives. This follows the order secured last year for Stadler to build and supply up to 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co locomotives for GBRf. These new locomotives will operate in the UK using both
UK: Stadler to Deliver Class 93 Tri-Mode Locomotive to Rail Operations Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20230 The first of 10 Class 93 tri-mode locomotives produced for Rail Operations Group has completed testing at Stadler’s facility in Valencia, Spain. These locomotives will be delivered to Rail Operations Group to reduce CO2 emissions across the UK rail network. They will be used for rail freight and potential passenger operations