UK: Network Rails Begins Legal Consultation with Trade Unions Regarding Maintenance Reforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 Network Rail has formally begun the legal consultation process with the necessary trade unions regarding its planned maintenance reforms. A formal meeting took place on 28 July for the railway network infrastructure owner and manager to discuss the implementation of its proposed changes to working practices. Both parties will now agree
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
US: $1.75bn in Funding to Improve Accessibility at Rail Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced it will provide 1.75 billion USD in funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve accessibility at rail and subway stations. The funding will help agencies install ramps and elevators at rail stations to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and passengers with limited mobility. This
Stakeholder Feedback Event on the New European Innovation Agenda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Early 2021, the European Commissioner for Innovation Mariya Gabriel engaged with innovation communities to prepare the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). This agenda aims to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the
Network Rail’s Restrictive and Inflexible Working Practices Must Change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 An independent study has found that the UK’s rail industry lags behind that of water, aviation, roads and energy when it comes to carrying out maintenance of infrastructure and key assets. Men at work © Network Rail The report by specialist infrastructure consultancy Nichols, and published by Network Rail, highlighted that improvements could
RMT calls two more national rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 The RMT has announced two more national rail strikes in August, and the union has warned that the dispute with Network Rail and the train operators in England over jobs and pay ‘will not simply vanish’. The 24-hour walkouts of 40,000 staff have been called for 18 and 20 August. After striking
Bosch Develops First 3D-Printed Ceramic Microreactor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Versatile: technical ceramics for a wide range of applications Bosch startup Advanced Ceramics combines technical ceramics with 3D printing3D-printed ceramics meet the highest demandsApplications for technical ceramics range from medicine to mobility to the home Quality monitoring in ceramic production © Bosch Engineering GmbH Ludwigsburg / Immenstadt, Germany – A 3D-printing premiere: together with
Stadler Developing Modular, Scalable Battery System for Passenger Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Stadler is working on a modular, scalable battery system for passenger trains. This is being developed in partnership with the German Aerospace Center, the DLR Institute for Vehicle Concepts and the DLR Institute for Networks, The project has received 5.3 million EUR (5.57m USD) in funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital
UK Government Announces 1bn Investment in Digital Signalling for East Coast Main Line South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 The UK Government has announced it will provide funding of over one billion GBP (1.15bn EUR | 1.22bn USD) to install digital signalling along the entire East Coast Main Line South. East Coast Main Line One of the UK’s busiest rail routes, this section of the East Coast Main Line reaches from
Digital East Coast to go ahead with �1bn budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 THE government has confirmed that the upgrade to ETCS on the East Coast Main Line is to go ahead, with a budget of more than £1 billion. The digital system has been under test for some time on part of the Hertford Loop, controlled from laboratories at Hitchin. ETCS will
Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Cut Through the Noise: Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Wireless technologies have evolved significantly over the years. Wireless solutions used to be limited to sensing less-than-critical applications and connecting user devices. Nowadays, wireless technologies are able to support bandwidth-intensive worker productivity applications, reliable mobility for critical assets,
Quality Passenger Service with the Urban Mobility Digital Revolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Khalid Alhogail, President of Union Internationale des Transports Publics, underlines how collaboration, innovation and determination are fundamental to encourage the use of public transport. The UITP invests in promoting digital development in the sector, as it is of great interest to those who live in our cities and can experience an
Emeg® Group’s Highlights from Middle East Rail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 As you may or may not know, Emeg Group were Gold Sponsors at Middle East Rail 2022 in Abu Dhabi last week. We had a great time in the UAE’s capital city, even if it was under rather sad circumstances following the recent passing of the nation’s President, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Middle
Global Mobility Call is Key in Redefining Sustainable Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 Global Mobility Call Will Be Key in Globally Redefining Sustainable Mobility This is the largest platform that brings together all sectors involved in developing sustainable mobility, gathering international leaders in mobility from the 14 to 16 June in Madrid with a multi-sector and cross-sectional programme. Michio Kaku, Uri Levine, Sacks, and Carlos Rati
DB Cargo UK Puts Safety First with New Campaign Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 DB Cargo UK has launched a new campaign to promote safety excellence throughout the business. Its goal is to make all staff feel confident enough to question any activities that may concern them, and it is already receiving positive feedback. DB Cargo UK’s safety intervention card © DB Cargo All employees have been issued
“World of Freight” WOF Summit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 “World of Freight” WOF Summit 2022 May 4-5 2022 | Vienna, Austria 14 dynamic panel discussions and keynotesOver 50 speakers shared their experienceInternational attendanceWOF Connect & Charity evening event The 1st Annual WOF Summit Vienna brought together key players in the logistics and supply chain of the CEE region. The hybrid event took
New ScotRail service cuts spark protests Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 A new reduced ScotRail timetable will come into effect on Monday and there have been protests from politicians and business leaders about the scale of the cutbacks, which have reduced the timetable by a third, removing 700 services from the timetable. ScotRail is blaming the pandemic for holdups in driver
California Legislature Urged to Approve High-Speed Rail Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Three former US Transportation Secretaries, along with several labour unions, organisations, and businesses have signed a letter urging California State Senate and Assembly leaders to approve 4.2 billion USD in bond funding for California’s High-Speed Rail project. Upon completion, the electric high-speed railway will connect Anaheim and Downtown Los Angeles with
Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 British Steel: Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension One of North Wales’ premier tourist attractions is about to get bigger – and better! – thanks to Scunthorpe-made rail. March saw the delivery of 56E1 flat-bottom rail to Carrog station on the Llangollen Railway, enabling repairs to the heritage line so it
Skeleton Attended the Energy Tech Summit in Warsaw Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 For two days, our Sales Director, Tony Moberg, responsible for the Grid segment, was attending the Energy Tech Summit in Warsaw, Poland. This event is hosting top global energy and mobility investors, and entrepreneurs on April 26-28, 2022. One of the key highlights of the event for Tony was being able to
Smart Lifetime Extension for a Sustainable Railway Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Smart Lifetime Extension Makes Your Railway Fleet LastIntelligent technology is becoming increasingly decisive for passenger information systems. Consequently, the maintenance of your software deserves as much attention as that of your infrastructure. A new approach is therefore required, especially since market trends are pushing for more sustainable solutions. To increase the
UK: Priority Seating Week Marks Fifth Anniversary of TfL’s ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ Badge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Priority Seating Week (25–29 April) marks five years since Transport for London (TfL) launched its ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ badge. This is free of charge and medical proof is not needed for eligibility. please offer me a seat badge © Transport for London (TfL) Almost 100,000 badges have been given to disabled people
Monitoring and Prediction of Sand Levels in Silos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The large majority of rail rolling stock, trains, tramways and subways use sand to increase wheel-rail adhesion for traction and braking. Some conditions significantly decrease vehicle adhesion, such as in the fall, when the presence of plant residues and high humidity make rails ‘greasy.’ In this context, using ‘sandboxes’ to add sand
Case Study: Production Line for Brake Discs in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 Case Study: Production Line for Turning and Drilling Machining of Brake Discs, in Four Setups for a Customer in France Pick-up Turning Machine © FFG Werke GmbH The production line shown here is designed for the manufacture of passenger car brake discs with a blank diameter of 350 mm. The line consists of three
Case Study: Manufacturing Cell for Railroad Wheels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Case Study: Fully Automatic Manufacturing Cell for Turning, Drilling and Milling of Railroad Wheels, in Two Setups for a Customer in China This particular customer chose the HESSAPP solution, because the wheels are used for high-speed trains and therefore the finishing of the workpieces requires a very high quality. Proven railway wheel
DrainBot Receives Financing from Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 DrainBot Receives Financing from Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) With the financial support of Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS), DrainBot has received additional financing for further development of our innovative robotic systems for tunnel drainage maintenance. Our robots are the first fully automated system that enables continuous cleaning of tunnel drainages with minimal personnel costs.
Brightline to Chair RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Brightline to Chair RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 USA will take place from 19-20 April 2022 in Arlington, Virginia – chaired by Tom Rutkowski, Vice President and Chief Mechanic at Brightline. In-person summit features keynote speeches, product launches, panel discussions and interactive working groups from global
FreiLacke Will Present Its System Coating Concept at the PaintExpo 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 To the PaintExpo 2022: Cost-Efficient and Sustainable Solutions To ensure components coated with various coating technologies would ultimately present a flawless finish, a number of years ago FreiLacke developed its system coating concept. Factors such as sustainability, energy efficiency and climate protection also played an increasingly important role in the development.
An Innovation Partnership at the Heart of Great British Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 An Innovation Partnership at the Heart of Great British Rail Network Rail Telecom (NRT) is working with industry partners to introduce innovative technological solutions. Enhanced digital services, smart cameras and intelligent analytics support the levelling up agenda as they inform decision making for both national hub and small unstaffed stations alike. TSIP
TECHNO-CRETE®’s Huge Advantage over Concrete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 Complete Composite Systems’ eco-friendly post-mix TECHNO-CRETE® can be used on site during freezing temperatures, making it the ideal all-year-round choice of foundation material. Complete Composite Systems | TECHNO-CRETE® © Complete Composite Systems This benefit was highlighted during a recent installation project on the London Docklands Light Railway network. TECHNO-CRETE® was selected as the foundation material
Yellow Window Supports SNCF’s Innovations Serving Tomorrow’s Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20220 SNCF’s Innovations Serving Tomorrow’s Mobility By providing video animations and mock-ups, Yellow Window supports SNCF’s Tech4Mobility program to promote its road-rail and light rail electric vehicles aimed at rural and low-density areas residents: DRAISY & FLEXY. DRAISY: View the video for Draisy here SNFC – Draisy UK © Mathieu Pansard FLEXY: View the video for
Monitoring and Prediction of Catenary Voltage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 To ensure uninterrupted service and the safety of the infrastructure, the monitoring of catenary voltage is essential for the entire network. In order to avoid contact wire breaking, in spite of temperature variations, the voltage must be constant. Stimio has deployed a remote monitoring solution which drastically reduces the number of inspection
Powering the Digital World Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Revealing the latest solutions to guarantee power for our digital world, Socomec will be showcasing its most recent developments at Data Centre World 2022, London ExCel 2nd – 3rd March 2022. Integrated power specialist, Socomec, is introducing a new wave of innovation that ensures power availability and energy performance, on show
Focused Technology Solutions Signs Licensing Agreement with FTS Tools LLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 The company will continue to utilize the same engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing resources while operating under the same FTS product brands. “We are pleased that FTS Tools LLC will be taking our revolutionary tool line, including the SpikeEase, DrillEase, LagEase, and more, to new heights,” the company said in a message
New station proposed for National Arboretum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 IT has been revealed that a new station is being proposed at Alrewas between Lichfield Trent Valley high level and Wichnor Junction, on the line linking Tamworth and Burton-on-Trent. The original station serving the village of Alrewas was closed in 1965, although the line remained open. A new Alrewas station would
Train operators support ‘Brew Monday’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20220 Train operators support 'Brew Monday' MANY railway staff are helping people today, on the day which is alleged to be the most difficult and depressing date in the calendar. Transpennine Express is providing free cups of tea and coffee, Network Rail volunteers are pouring warm drinks at stations in the Midlands
VR FleetCare Chosen to Maintain VR Group’s Newest Diesel Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20210 VR FleetCare, a Finnish rolling stock maintenance company, has signed an agreement with VR Group on the maintenance of the new Stadler diesel locomotive’s stock. The agreement period is 10 years, and the agreement enters into force in 2023 when the locomotives enter into commercial traffic. The locomotives represent the latest
Safety course launched as level crossing misuse continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20210 Safety course launched as level crossing misuse continues Network Rail has launched a free rail safety programme for children, just as new footage has shown people taking risks with their lives on a level crossing in Nottinghamshire. The latest images released by Network Rail show young girls doing handstands on the
Bayerische Regiobahn to Use DatNet from ETC Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20210 Bayerische Regiobahn Introduces the Production Planning and Control Platform DatNet from ETC Solutions as a Company-Wide Data Hub Bayerische Regiobahn starts with ETC Solutions digitally repositioned in the new timetable. The Bayerische Regiobahn (BRB) has signed a contract with the Berlin digitisation service provider ETC Solutions for the company-wide introduction of the
More strikes called on East Midlands Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20210 More strikes called on East Midlands Railway (updated 09.02) The RMT has called on its East Midlands Railway train manager and senior conductor members to strike again for 48 hours in two separate disputes, after negotiations failed. One of the disputes concerns train managers on board Class 360 trains running between London
Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision ScotRail is planning to replace striking rail staff with managers and supervisors during COP26 if tonight's 17.00 deadline passes without a last-minute agreement with the RMT over a pay offer. It is reported that the government is not optimistic that there will be a settlement
Innovation and Maintenance Will Take Centre Stage at SIFER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 AI, Competitiveness, Innovation and Maintenance 4.0 Will Take Centre Stage at SIFER On this 12th edition of SIFER, France’s only B2B exhibition dedicated to the rail sector, 308 exhibitors have signed up to take part and showcase their latest innovations and expertise. 15% of them are international exhibiting companies. SIFER will
FirstGroup’s new open access services unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 FirstGroup claims promising start for Lumo Bookings for FirstGroup's new open access services on the East Coast Main Line are 'above expectations', according to First, as the first Lumo train runs between London and Edinburgh. Today's return journey is a special preview for the media and other invited guests, with public
FirstGroup’s new open access services unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 FirstGroup claims promising start for Lumo Bookings for FirstGroup's new open access services on the East Coast Main Line are 'above expectations', according to First, as the first Lumo train runs between London and Edinburgh. Today's return journey is a special preview for the media and other invited guests, with public
Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 RedCabin’s second annual Railway Interior Innovation Summit will take place from 9- 10 November 2021 – hosted by Irish Rail.In-person summit features keynote speeches, product launches, panel discussions and interactive working groups from Deutsche Bahn, Alstom, ÖBB, Mormedi, PriestmanGoode, VBK, ELeather, Vivarail,
Cable Temperature Sensors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 If you need to measure temperature and are looking for a quick solution, you can find a number of cable temperature sensors in our range of products. We supply temperature sensors with sensor case diameters from 1 mm and in various shapes and designs. The temperature range of sensors is from
Date for Isle of Wight reopening announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 Rail industry goes green to mark car free day WEDNESDAY BRIEFING Date for Isle of Wight reopening announced South Western Railway has announced that the upgraded Island Line is set to reopen on 1 November, subject to a final round of safety tests being completed. The line will use modernised former
Rail industry goes green to mark car free day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 WEDNESDAY BRIEFING Rail industry goes green to mark car free day The rail industry is launching a new campaign – We mean green – to mark World Car Free Day. The aim is to encourage more people and businesses to choose greener trains rather than congested roads. In a report published earlier
HS2 Hits 20,000 Job Landmark One Year After Construction Begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20210 One year on from the Prime Minister formally announcing the start of Phase One’s construction (London-Birmingham), HS2 has announced that 20,000 people are now working on the high-speed rail project. Tunnel engineer inspects HS2’s Chiltern Tunnel © HS2 These employment figures highlight HS2’s role in the UK’s economic recovery. Companies across the country
HS2 minister defends high speed line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20210 HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson has assured MPs that HS2 'is going full steam ahead', although he made no comment about the future of the eastern leg, which some reports claim is being on the verge of being abandoned. Mr Stephenson was speaking at the end of a debate in Westminster
Cloud Convergence – What Directors Need to Know Part 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20210 Partnership in Control In Part One I looked at the need for TOCs to outsource IT and OT services carefully and to recognise it takes two to provide service. This following article places the onus on both the client and the supplier to agree IT and operational security best practice, to
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
Dean Forest Railway to host Volunteers Open Day this month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 Photo: Dean Forest Railway The Dean Forest Railway (DFR) is hosting a Volunteers Open Day later this month for members of the public interested in volunteering at the railway. DFR is operated almost entirely by volunteers who work in groups across the railway, such as the Wagoneers, the Monday Gang, the
How ARCOsystem Is Boosting Digital Rail Communications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 With surging demand for a comprehensive upgrade of Wi-Fi coverage on rail networks across Europe, our innovative cable troughing product ARCOsystem is leading the way in making this mission a reality. Many national rail companies throughout the continent are setting out ambitious plans to upscale the quality of their digital rail
Demand for rail travel back to two-thirds of pre-pandemic levels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 Demand for rail travel has reached two-thirds of normal levels for the first time since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, new figures have revealed. Data from the Department for Transport shows the number of journeys made on the UK’s mainline rail network on August 23 was at 66% compared with
Leaders from Yorkshire and the North East Call on UK Government to Commit to Completing HS2 in Full Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20210 Cross party MPs, council leaders and business groups from across Yorkshire and the North East of England have contributed to a report demonstrating how delivering the Eastern Leg of HS2, which runs from the West Midlands to Leeds, is crucial to realising the full benefits of the project and of
Events are back! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20210 WOF EXPO – Innovative Supply Chain Exhibition in the Central Eastern Europe < p class="p2">6–8 October 2021 | Incheba Expo | Bratislava – Slovakia This October will see the first international B2B exhibition in the heart of Europe, Bratislava – Slovakia, the World of Freight (WOF) Expo 2021. An ideal place for a
Creating a Highly Portable Flaw Detector from the Ground Up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20210 Why create a brand new ultrasonic flaw detector when the EPOCH® 650 instrument works so well? This is one of the first questions we were asked when we pitched what would become the EPOCH 6LT portable flaw detector. Talking with our customers, we learned just how many of them work in
Canadian Pacific Ups Its Offer to Kansas City Southern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20210 After Canadian National made a higher bid for Class 1 railroad Kansas City Southern (KCS) and KCS pulled out of its acquisition talks with Canadian Pacific, CP has upped its offer. The revised offer to acquire Kansas City Southern in a stock and cash transaction for a sum of around 31
Webuild Completes Construction of Third Bridge on Naples-Cancello Section of High-Speed Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20210 Webuild has completed construction operations for the third and last of the steel-arched railway bridges on the Naples-Cancello section of the Naples-Bari high-speed/capacity railway line. Webuild Completes Construction of Third Bridge on Naples-Cancello Section of High-Speed Rail Line © Webuild Each bridge weighs 2,500t, is approximately 80m long and 21m high. They were
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
Content Changes Are Now Synchronised through OBIS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 What Is OBIS? On-Board Information Services, better known as OBIS is a service deployed by passenger operating companies and are commonly found on rail and bus services. Key information can be provided to the passenger, such as: Real-Time passenger journey Operational information Multi-media infotainment and advertising Typical Examples Synchronous visual and audio communication to passengers, better
Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 Photo: Rail Accident Investigation Branch The families of Croydon tram crash victims have demanded a new inquest into their deaths after a jury concluded they died as a result of an accident and were not unlawfully killed. Seven passengers died and a further 51 were injured when the tram derailed in
Connectivity: The Key to Unlocking Big Data in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20210 Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are hot topics for Big Data in rail. The value that these computer sciences offer in digital transformation is widely understood, e.g. operational efficiencies, cost savings, new revenues, and ultimately competitive advantage. However, here lies the problem: “data” – how do you put
Alstom and MVB Sign Contract for New Flexity Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20210 The new trams are scheduled for delivery starting in 2023 and are expected to enter passenger service in 2024. They will replace old TATRA vehicles and then successively replace the city’s first low-floor trams, originally delivered in the 1990s. In view of increasing passenger numbers and route extensions related to the
New flexible train interiors unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20210 GO-AHEAD Group and rolling stock leasing company Angel Trains have unveiled a potential interior layout for trains in the future, which would allow seating and luggage space to be adjusted according to demand and the type of travellers on board. There would also be dedicated space in each vehicle for fold-up
RAIB inquest into 2016 Croydon tram crash opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20210 Photo: RAIB An inquest into the Croydon tram derailment in 2016 -which caused the deaths of seven people – has opened. A further 51 people were injured when the derailment happened in south London on November 9, 2016. Also see The inquest was initially due to begin in October 2020, but was postponed
Imminent Williams Review could spark major industrial unrest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20210 REPORTS that the much-delayed Williams Review of the railway industry – now apparently renamed the ‘Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail’– could be published this week have sparked protests from the RMT union, which is predicting ‘a tsunami of cuts’ and widespread job losses. The main planks of Keith Williams’ reforms are said
Full HRA Awards results: record entries; Dartmouth Steam Railway big winners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20210 The Dartmouth Steam Railway were the big winners at the 2021 Heritage Railway Association (HRA) awards – which were hosted virtually due to COVID-19. Closely beating Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway, Didcot Railway Centre, the Seaton Tramway and the Statfold Barn Railway, Dartmouth scooped the Outstanding Visitor Attraction for a
Avanti West Coast launch social media forum for disabled passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 Avanti West Coast has become the UK’s first train operator to launch a dedicated social media forum for disabled passengers. The Facebook group will “enable independent travel for all”, according to the firm, which runs services on the West Coast Main Line. Related articles Disabled passengers can apply to join by searching for
Transport Secretary urged to electrify railways to meet carbon targets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20210 More railway lines must be electrified if the UK is to meet its targets to cut carbon emissions, according to the rail industry. Fifteen industry, business and campaign groups have written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps urging him to launch a “no regret” scheme of electrification work. Related articles The letter stated
Hitachi Rail Starts Welding Next-Generation UK Intercity Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20210 Hitachi Rail has started welding and painting the passenger trains for East Midlands Railway and Avanti West Coast at its Newton Aycliffe site in County Durham. Hitachi has invested around 110 million GBP in the site so far and 8.5 million GBP of this investment has bought the new welding and
Euston tunnel protest: HS2 protesters evicted from London park Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20210 Bailiffs from HS2 have started to evict protesters from Euston Square Gardens after they dug tunnels and set up a makeshift camp in opposition to the high speed rail project. HS2 Rebellion activists occupied Euston Square Gardens claiming there were plans to build a temporary taxi rank over the small
WATCH: 360-degree virtual tour of Farringdon Elizabeth line station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20210 Crossrail has introduced an innovative way to give the public a tour around the Elizabeth line station. From January 6, Crossrail has released a 360 degree virtual website tour of the new Farringdon station. Click here to take a look: https://360.crossrail.co.uk/far/ The tour is made up of 21 panoramic 360 degree
Thameslink returns to Tube map after 22-year absence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20200 A major rail line is returning to London’s Tube map 22 years after being removed. Thameslink services will be back on the map from next month following a long-running campaign, Transport for London (TfL) said. The network runs between Bedford and Brighton via central London, including stations such as London Bridge,
Wearing Personal Warning Devices Improves Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20200 Climate change and the resulting vast increase in the environmental awareness of railway infrastructure managers has led to a rise in vegetation management in order to keep tracks from becoming overgrown. Severe storms cause unexpected track closures (due to fallen trees) and at the same time, a reduction in the amount
Why It’s Vital the Rail Industry Supports STEM Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20200 The rail industry is a thriving sector to work in with endless career opportunities. Yet, there is a serious skills shortage that urgently needs to be addressed. EngineeringUK anticipates there is a shortfall of between 37,000 to 59,000 across core engineering roles, despite there being an annual demand of 124,000.
Case Study with Alstom – ASC Sensors Put to the Test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20200 These sections are blocked for the duration of the test, as the trains travel 10 percent faster than normal during the test runs, creating a risk of collision. High Measurement Sensitivity and Broad Frequency Range General-series capacitive acceleration sensors from ASC are highly suitable for test set-ups like Alstom’s thanks to their
RMT union leader Mick Cash retires after ‘campaign of harassment’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 The leader of the biggest rail workers’ union has announced his retirement, blaming a “campaign of harassment” against him by factional groups within the union. Photo: Nick Ansell/PA Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, has faced several clashes with the union’s executive in recent months.
RMT’s Mick Cash to retire, blaming ‘harassment’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 THE general secretary of Britain’s largest rail union is stepping down. Mick Cash announced his decision after the RMT’s Annual General Meeting, saying that certain groups had ‘seized every opportunity to undermine and frustrate my efforts’. Mr Cash had been on extended sick leave after suffering stress, and had only returned to
Monday essay: Getting the message Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20200 A NEW version of a classic railway alphabet first seen in 1965 has been unveiled. Rail Alphabet was a key part of modernising British Rail’s corporate identity in the days of Beeching, and its effects eventually reached every part of the country. Sim Harris considers the prospects for Rail Alphabet
Government under fire as TfL countdown continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20200 THE Prime Minister has been sent a letter by a coalition of organisations, calling on him to end his government’s ‘attack’ on Transport for London. The letter, signed by 13 organisations representing London’s transport workers, passenger groups, children, young people, students, pensioners, disabled people and anti-poverty campaigners, condemns the government for
Strength Analysis of a Motor Bogie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20200 eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis of a motor bogie and supported the design team with different simulation solutions during the development phase. The analysis was based on the railway standard EN 13749 that describes the relevant load cases that represent different operating conditions of the structure. The loads can be
Dinmore and more and more! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20200 The locomotives owned by Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd have earned themselves a reputation for reliability and good performance during their various spells in traffic. Yet their owning group retains a relatively low profile, conducting impressive feats largely ‘under the radar’. Gary Boyd-Hope went to meet them. ON June 7 last year
HS2 Has Hired More Than 400 Apprentices to Date Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20200 “We're passionate about delivering meaningful training and employment opportunities, and upskilling young people is vital to the country's economic recovery. “Apprenticeships with us, and companies within our supply chain, provide a fantastic start to working life or the opportunity for a complete career change, knowing that the ability to earn and
Siemens Mobility Wins German Mobility Award for RRX Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20200 The Rhine-Ruhr Express (RRX) project stands out for its general dimension and its scale of innovation. Siemens Mobility has been supplying the trains and is also delivering the maintenance. In total, Siemens delivered 84 Desiro HC regional trains and it will maintain the fleet until 2050. The final train will
HS2: Webinar on new habitats for local wildlife in the West Midlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20200 Photo: HS2 HS2 is to host a webinar to explain more about the habitats created in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Around 250,000 trees will be planted in the West Midlands and Warwickshire by HS2’s enabling works contractor LMJV (Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons Ltd) and their team of
Managing Cyber Risk with NIS Compliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20200 Risk Workshops and Governance But how does this help with the CAF? Firstly, any good risk assessment sets up the context, involving the stakeholders and those who need to be informed of the outcome. This allows one to identify the governance (CAF A1) structure required and name responsible individuals and risk
Living the highlife Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones discovered on a recent visit to the Lucerne region. EVERY year millions of people from all over the world squeeze into little trains in Switzerland, hoping to experience unforgettable mountain vistas and clean Alpine
Switzerland’s mountain railways keeping communities alive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20200 Rigibahnen No. 22 leaves Rigi Staffel, heading back down the mountain towards Vitznau, with an afternoon service on January 9. This is one of the line’s most recent railcars, dating from 1986. BEN JONES Many of Switzerland’s mountain railways play an essential role in keeping their communities alive, as Ben Jones
Colour scheme for new £362m Tyne and Wear Metro fleet revealed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20200 Photo: Nexus Nexus has revealed the colourful design for Tyne and Wear Metro’s new £362 million train fleet. The public body, which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, has chosen a modern and eye-catching yellow paint job with black and pale grey along the train sides, following input from
Franchising is Dead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20200 A Conversation with Gareth Dennis In March 2020 the UK Government suspended rail franchise agreements, instead putting in place Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs), paying franchisees a 2 percent management fee to run trains, due to a collapse in passenger numbers as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. These EMAs due to
Coronavirus: Trains Still Safer than Road, Including for Staff Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20200 Deutsche Bahn has conducted a joint study with the Charité Research Organisation whose initial findings have determined that working on DB’s long-distance trains does not present an increased risk of contracting coronavirus. This follows findings published by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB – UK) that taking the train is
VTG and DB Cargo Present New m2 Freight Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20200 m2 Freight Wagon DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight wagon © Deutsche Bahn AG | Pablo Castagnola The m2 project is designed to be modular and multi-functional – a building block system that enables wagons to be assembled tailored to customer needs. Depending on use, four-axle flat cars can
DfT reveals rejected rail restoration bids Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20200 THE Department for Transport has named the schemes which have failed to qualify in the first round of its railway funding competition. It had already revealed the successful bids which have qualified for a share in a £500 million pot which will help to pay for further development. These comprise passenger services
BMT Drive Solutions: Driving up the Heat in China Plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20200 As many of our customers know, we are a full service provider. Every day, we strive and search for ways to further optimise the service and gears we provide. That’s why we recently installed an in-house heat treatment installation in our VCST plant in Changzhou. The main aim will be
WiFi in Rail – What’s the Value? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20200 What’s on Offer? What do the passengers actually get? Ignoring the obvious point that free WiFi is expected now (we’ve all read it, we won’t go on about it) but the key to a successful and profitable solution is to offer more than just WiFi. The WiFi network is the foundation for
Layer Optimisation of a Polymer Composite Instrument Panel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20200 eCon Engineering performed the strength analysis with layer optimisation of a polymer composite railway instrument panel, while supporting the design team with different simulation solutions during the development phase. The loads and boundary conditions were based on the railway standard EN 12663 (Railway applications. Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies) that
Obituary: R H N HARDY Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20200 1923-2018 RICHARD Hardy, who died on February 18, aged 94, was one of the last remaining professional links with the ‘Big Four’ and a railwayman who commanded as much respect in the preservation era as he did during his illustrious career with the LNER and British Railways. Known affectionately in his autumn
Remembering Richard Hardy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20200 One of Dick Hardy’s favourite places – on the footplate. Here, he is with Linda at Tan-y-Bwlch on the Ffestiniog Railway. Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith Richard Hardy, who died on February 18 2018, aged 94, was one of the last remaining professional links with the ‘Big Four’ and a railwayman who