Lifting hundreds of miles of roadworks and shortening rail engineering work are among measures aimed at avoiding Christmas travel chaos unveiled by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. The closure of London King’s Cross station on Christmas Eve for major engineering work has been postponed from the afternoon until the end of
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Agreement Reached on Crossrail Final Phase Funding
The Next Generation: Condition Based Maintenance
Condition Based Maintenance in the Rail Industry Condition based monitoring has been in the rail industry for some time, but we are now moving to the next generation – Condition Based Maintenance. Dr David McGorman, Managing Director of Unipart Technologies Group discusses where we are now – and what the future
TCDD’den ‘Marmaray aktarma’ açıklaması
Genel Müdürlükten yapılan yazılı açıklamada, Marmaray'ın, metrobüs hattı gibi ana ulaşımın omurgası olarak planlandığı ifade edildi. Ücret toplama sisteminde de Marmaray ve metrobüs hattının aktarma kabul etmeyen bir sistem olarak tanımlandığının belirtildiği açıklamada, önceki UKOME kararlarında da belirtilmesine rağmen hiçbir gerekçe gösterilmeden metrobüs hattında değişiklik yapılmadan sadece Marmaray'ın aktarma sisteminde değişiklik yapıldığı kaydedildi. Açıklamada, İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesinin (İBB)
Defective track caused Sheffield freight derailment
THE Rail Accident Investigation Branch has reported that the derailment of a train of cement wagons at Sheffield which disrupted services for almost a week was caused by defective track fastenings which allowed the gauge to spread. The accident happened at about 02.45 on 11 November, when 16 of the 34
Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany
Safe and Clean: Mobility Made in Germany: Jure Mikolcic, VDB Vice-President Rolling Stock, CEO of Stadler Pankow GmbH, Member of the Executive Committee of Stadler Rail AG, at the VDB Digital Dialog Forum “Rail Revolution 4.0: Picking up Speed after the Crisis”. Jure Mikolcic: “We’re living in unusual times. We’re currently
Avanti West Coast suspends peak restrictions for Christmas travel
Peak ticket restrictions will be suspended on Avanti West Coast trains over the festive period, slashing the price of many journeys. Passengers travelling on weekdays with off-peak tickets are usually prohibited from boarding trains before around 9.30am or between 3pm and 7pm. But the operator has announced that this rule will not
RMT calls for urgent meeting with Network Rail’s Hendy
THE RMT is calling for an urgent meeting with Network chairman Sir Peter Hendy to discuss Christmas transport plans, which he has been preparing. Sir Peter has a history of co-ordinating major transport arrangements. In 2012 he was in charge of organising the successful transport strategy for the London Olympics. RMT general
Manufacturing Collaboration between Rail and Automotive
A Unique Manufacturing Collaboration between Rail and Automotive Unipart creates new Panel Lifter production facility Unipart Rail and Unipart Manufacturing Group have successfully built their first McCulloch Rail Panel Lifter at a new production facility in Coventry, bringing cutting-edge rail industry technology to the city. The new Panel Lifter production line is a unique collaboration
Rail passengers told to book early for Christmas travel
People planning Christmas train travel are being urged to book “as early as possible” to avoid being denied boarding. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) issued the warning ahead of its release of tickets for the festive period on Friday. The operator, which runs trains on the East Coast Main Line between London
Train Operator Grand Central to Resume Services in December
Open access train operating company Grand Central will resume passenger services from 3 December following a cessation during the current national lockdown. Grand Central, which is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates passenger rail services on the East Coast Main Line between Sunderland and London King’s Cross and between Bradford
Radio Frequency Challenges for Underground Railways
Wireless underground communication is more reliable with Tunnel Radio’s TRCentral™ software The wireless communications landscape is fraught with RF challenges. Safe and reliable technology solutions entail more than just an antenna and a wireless communication device. This is especially true in today’s world of rail transportation. As trains become longer and
State Aid: Austria Can Support Passenger and Freight Rail Says EC
The measures are as follows: freight: amendments to the 2020 budget of an existing support scheme that will cover grants for a total estimated 150.7 million euros in 2020 freight: a measure worth around 115.7 million euros to enable Austria to relieve rail freight operators of costs associated with track access charges
Why It’s Vital the Rail Industry Supports STEM Learning
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.
Portable Gauge for Fast and Accurate Measurement of Track Geometry
Vibrations and the impact of high-speed trains are affecting track geometry to a huge scale. Besides heavy wear and tear of the track, the track gage, crosslevel and alignment are getting affected. Thus, the pressure on predictive track maintenance is rising. Checks need to be done at a higher frequency,
Grant Shapps sounds note of caution over festive rail travel
PEOPLE who want to take advantage of the eased Covid restrictions over Christmas are being urged to think carefully before choosing to travel by train. Transport secretary Grant Shapps has sounded a cautionary note in a BBC interview, mentioning major engineering work, a possible shortage of rail staff because of Covid
Pandrol Develops Advanced Sleeper Grip SG60 Model
Pandrol Develops Advanced Sleeper Grip SG60 Model in Partnership with Connys Entreprenad Pandrol has developed a new model of the Sleeper Grip SG60, a tool designed for fast and safe handling of sleepers and rail during tack installation and maintenance. The engineering team at Pandrol’s Centre of Engineering Excellence in Sweden
PTC: 223 Route Miles Outstanding | NJ Transit Falling Behind
All 7 Class 1 railroads and other freight host railroads have fitted PTC systems on their PTC-mandated main lines 92.3 percent of commuter railroads’ mandated route miles are now governed by PTC technology, an increase of 16.2 percentage points since the last quarter PTC technology is now in operation on all PTC-mandated
Nomad Digital Attends World Passenger Festival
Last week Nomad Digital attended World Passenger Festival (previously known as World Rail Festival). The 3-day event is a key date in Nomad’s calendar as it provides the opportunity to showcase our presence in shaping the future of rail technology. Across the three-day event, Nomad were involved in 3 key
New Research Says UK Rail Industry Will Face Critical Skills Shortage by 2025
Keeping the Rails Safe – Even in a COVID World
More than 26 ENSCO Rail autonomous track geometry measurement systems around the world are maintaining continuity of track inspection operations during COVID-19, helping railways identify defects earlier and improve rail network safety and efficiency. When it comes to successfully identifying derailment risks, railways face two principal challenges: scheduling critical track activities
The Evolution of WiFi
Case Study with Alstom – ASC Sensors Put to the Test
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
Avanti West Coast abolishes morning peak fares on Fridays
Excitement All around India for IGW
IGW is extending its global manufacturing footprint with excitement all around India, especially in their local Indian plant in Pune. The biggest change that happened recently is that their Indian colleagues are now fully able to produce and assemble entire railway gearboxes locally. By means of a celebration, IGW has just
PM’s 10-Point Plan for ‘Green Industrial Revolution’ All about Cars
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined his 10-point plan for what he calls a ‘Green Industrial Revolution’. This plan covers a number of areas such as ‘nature’ and ‘innovative technologies’. I’ll focus on transport. But you can read the whole thing in full here if you enjoy the phrases ‘world-leading’, ‘global’
15.9m USD Grant for Harrisburg Line Signalling Upgrade
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a 15.9 million USD grant to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), in partnership with Amtrak and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), via its Federal-State Partnership for the State of Good Repair Grant programme. The funds will be used to improve the signalling
Ministers consider ‘incentives’ to win back rail travellers after lockdown
Rail travellers may be offered “incentives” to get back on trains once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, peers have been told. Transport minister Baroness Vere of Norbiton said there were many things being considered by ministers to attract passengers back to the railways. ALSO SEE: Avanti West Coast signs up for Rail
Experts in Advanced Reliable Electrical Connections
Flexible Connection for Telecommunications Well-known suppliers of infrastructure and onboard equipment rely on the Stäubli connectors. When it comes to providing reliable service for voice and data communications from the driver cockpits in metros, trams and trains to the control centres advanced telecommunication equipment is implemented. These systems receive and transmit
Avanti West Coast signs up for Rail Aid
Network Rail safety failings contributed to track worker deaths
Photo: Adam Hale/PA Wire Network Rail’s long-term failure to improve safety was an underlying factor in the deaths of two track workers in South Wales, an investigation has found. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said that, over “many years”, the Government-owned company “had not adequately addressed the protection of track
Güney Kore’den ‘hyperloop’ teknolojisinde yeni bir rekor
Tamamlandığında insan ve kargo taşımacılığında bir devrim yaratacağı, uçaklardan bile daha hızlı olacağı belirtilen 'hyperloop' teknolojisinde, Hyeploop Virgin’in ardından bir başarı hikayesi de Güney Kore’den geldi. Kore Demiryolları Araştırma Enstitüsü (Korail), çarşamba günü yaptığı açıklamada, yüzen kapsüllerin aşırı yüksek hızla tüplerin içinden geçmesini sağlayan 'hyperloop' teknolojisini kullanarak saatte 1.019 kilometreye ulaştıklarını
More operators trim their timetables in response to lockdowns
MORE train operators are planning to reduce their service levels in response to continuing Covid restrictions. Reductions are expected on ScotRail from 13 December, when it is proposing to withdraw around 270 trains a day, or some 10 per cent of the pre-Covid service. Some reductions have already been made, and
Avanti trims West Coast timetable in response to lockdown
AVANTI West Coast is reducing its timetable between London and Manchester and also London and Birmingham in response to the latest lockdown in England. Some operators have said they will not be reducing their timetables during the November lockdown, but Merseyrail is also reducing the frequency on its Southport line to
How Did President-Elect Biden Get the Nickname ‘Amtrak Joe’?
“Amtrak looks forward to working with President-elect Biden and Congress. To get the economy moving and help Amtrak and our employees through this unprecedented situation, Congress must act now on pandemic relief and economic stimulus funding which enables Amtrak to recall furloughed employees, restore service frequency on long-distance and state-supported
Claims that HS2 costs are soaring are ‘baseless’ says DfT
Times Microwave Systems Advances European Expansion
Times Microwave Systems Advances Its European Expansion Solidifying a banner year of expansion in Europe, Times Microwave Systems announces a new manufacturing operation in Estonia. This enterprise is a partnership with UK-based sister company Ionix, an Amphenol company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance wiring harnesses and sub-assemblies. Coupled with the recent opening
New & Improved Plenum Rated LMR-LLPX Cables
New & Improved Plenum Rated LMR-LLPX Cables from Times Microwave Systems Effective immediately, Times Microwave Systems introduces an improved series of plenum cables, LMR-LLPX to replace the LMR-LLPL series. The new plenum rated LMR-LLPX series cables have a red fluoropolymer jacket and will provide the same attenuation as the orange PVC
Eurotunnel Launches Border Pass to Help Mitigate Brexit Red Tape
Thousands complain over lockdown rail refunds
Thousands of train passengers complained about ticketing and refunds following the coronavirus outbreak, new figures show. Analysis of industry data by the PA news agency shows around 10,000 complaints relating to coronavirus were dealt with between April and June. This was when many passengers claimed pay outs for tickets they could
SNCF Réseau’s Interlocking Partnership Enters Next Phase
SNCF Réseau, the French rail infrastructure manager, has chosen Alstom, Hitachi and Thales to help develop the next generation of signal interlockings. This work will take place within the ARGOS innovation partnership, which SNCF Réseau set up in 2018. It is now ready to move to the next stage. Over the
Zonegreen Celebrates Milestone Order
Deutsche Bahn Migrates Its Entire IT to the Cloud
Strength Analysis of a Motor Bogie
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
Changing Rail Industry, Digital in the North
Like most industries, the rail industry is experiencing a tidal wave of digital transformation like never before. From IoT sensors and smart monitoring to paperless records and ticketless gate lines, all kinds of digital breakthroughs are allowing for better network performance, improved safety and enhanced efficiencies. Although not the only initiative
East Midlands Railway’s new Intercity fleet named Aurora
East Midlands Railway’s new Intercity fleet has been named Aurora – chosen from more than 2,000 competition entries. The Aurora fleet includes Japanese bullet-train technology and will provide fast, comfortable and state-of-the-art journeys between London, Sheffield and Nottingham from 2023. Aurora matched EMR ethos Aurora appealed to the judges because of the
Transport for London crisis grows as funding deadline looms
TIME is running out for a new funding settlement for Transport for London, amid increasing crossfire between the government and TfL over what the ‘price’ of a settlement should be. The Prime Minister Boris Johnson wants driverless trains to be a condition of any payment, but a newly-leaked report prepared by
Fees for rearranging advance rail journeys disrupted by Covid-19 to be scrapped
Additional charges for rearranging advance railway journeys disrupted by COVID-19 regulations will be scrapped, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. The DfT said the new measures will ensure passengers affected by changing levels of restrictions across the UK will not be left out of pocket. The new temporary measures mean
Danıştay’dan gar ihalesi kararı: İBB haklı, ihale iptal
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) tarafından, Haydarpaşa ile Sirkeci Gar alanlarının kültür ve sanat etkinliklerinde kullanılmak üzere kiraya verilmesi ihalesiyle ilgili İBB’nin temyiz başvurusu sonuçlandı. Danıştay, Bölge İdare Mahkemesi’nin kararını bozup ihaleyi iptal etti. Kararda, İBB iştiraklerinin ihalede değerlendirilme dışı bırakılmasının rekabeti daraltan ve eşit yarışma şartlarını ihlâl eden bir
Monday essay: Thank you minister – up to a point
Government heeds protests about unused Advance tickets
PROTESTS from passengers who were unable to use Advance tickets because of lockdown restrictions but simply lost their money when they did not travel on the booked date have been heeded by the Government. Although cash refunds will still not be given, passengers holding these tickets will be able to rearrange
HÜBNER to Equip Trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden
The HÜBNER Group can point to four new projects where its new shock-absorbing system for tram front ends will be coming into use: The bus and rail industry supplier will be equipping new trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden with its innovative shock-absorbing system for tram front ends. “Particularly in
Centenarian cameraman: Ron Buckley – Britain’s Oldest Railway Photographer: Part Two
Chris Milner concludes his interview with 100-year-old photographer Ron Buckley, who returned from wartime military service to a railway preparing for Nationalisation. AFTER leaving England in 1940 and serving with the Worcestershire Regiment, Ron returned home after demobilisation in 1945 after four-and-a-half years away – and to a very different railway. The
MTM Power Keeps You on Track Even in Times of Crisis
The Current Situation of the Rail Industry as a Result of COVID-19 The global pandemic has caused society and the global economy to face challenges that have never been seen before and as such they were unforeseeable too. MTM Power® takes the present situation very seriously, giving the health and safety
Severn Valley Railway receives lifeline government grant
The Severn Valley Railway is one of 445 heritage organisations across the country set to receive a lifesaving financial boost from the government, thanks to the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund. The Railway was preparing to welcome the Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddlestone MP, who will meet the
British Steel Part of £75m Zero Carbon Humber Bid
As well as British Steel, the ZCH Partnership includes Associated British Ports, Centrica Storage Ltd, Drax Group, Equinor, Mitsubishi Power, National Grid Ventures, px Group, SSE Thermal, Saltend Cogeneration Company Limited, Uniper and the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC). The ZCH Partnership has applied for funding from Phase
Network Rail to work with charities to reduce homelessness
A NEW initiative to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping for good has been launched by Network Rail, British Transport Police and the Department for Transport. Network Rail is to work with five charity partners as part of the initiative, entitled Routes out of Homelessness, and there will be various events
Deutsche Bahn to Open New ICE Maintenance Plant in Nuremberg
Deutsche Bahn is building a new ICE maintenance facility in Nuremberg, investing around 400 million euros into the project. Nuremberg will get a new ICE plant © Deutsche Bahn AG | Loredana La Rocca The facility will be carbon-neutral and provide 450 jobs. This is the tenth facility of DB-Fernverkehr (long-distance). The relevant
Bombardier to Open Global Innovation Centre in Sweden
The innovation centre will develop technologies for both the rail and the automotive sectors. Annika Svanström, Bombardier Transportation’s managing director in Sweden commented that innovation needed to be worked across all industrial sectors in collaboration with academic partners to pursue a cleaner future for transport generally. Bombardier to add Global Innovation
Protests as operators refuse Advance ticket refunds
Delivering a bigger, better railway for Scotland
Digitalisation of Wheel Profile Measurement in Freight Transport
IGE Relies on Optical Measurement Technology from Nextsense to Break New Ground in Wheel Profile Wear Measurement For more than 30 years, the name IGE has been a household name in the European railway scene, and now the Internationale Gesellschaft für Eisenbahnverkehr is also one of the pioneers in modern analysis
Newag Hands Over First Dragon 2 to Rail Capital Parnters
Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag has handed over the first Dragon 2 electric locomotive (E6ACTab) to Rail Capital Partners (RCP) at its headquarters in Nowy Sącz. From January 2021, RCP – a company that leases locomotives, will offer five 6-axle Dragon 2 electric locomotives. Newag will deliver the next two units
Cummins Engines: Powering Rolling Stock Around the World
Wherever there’s advanced rail technology, you’ll find Cummins power. Under the floor on Europe’s high-speed passenger trains. On 20t grinders in the Far East. Cummins is on track with the most progressive rail companies in the world, including Bombardier and Siemens. QSK95 Engine © Cummins We offer a full line of ratings, with many
EC Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Updated Rail Passenger Rights
The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on updated rights for rail passengers. This agreement would give passengers more protections in the event of disruptions. It would also clarify enforcement and complaints-handling rules. The agreement would provide improved access to information and do much to improve the rights
Monday essay: facts and fancies
Performance, Flexibility and Elegance at Its Best
The Goldschmidt BRB 32B – a New Generation of Road-Rail Inspection Vehicle In Italy, RFI operates and maintains the public railway infrastructure. The maintenance of railway bridges, as part of the infrastructure, is particularly important and this also requires inspecting these bridges. Railway bridges can be classified based on the following
Clean & Green – Camira Fabrics on COVID and the Future
Clean and Green – in Conversation with Camira Fabrics about COVID and the Future Railway-News: What are some rail projects Camira has worked on? Camira: As a global brand, we work with operators across the world including Queensland Rail, RATP in France, Belgian Rail, LA Metro and Belarusian Rail. Closer to home,
Remaining Resilient in Hard Times
Altro’s Serge Townsend discusses ways to rebuild confidence in public rail services post-pandemic. As we start to move towards an end to the pandemic, one thing is certain: the world has changed. Even though we’re all sick and tired of hearing the phrase “the new normal”, we’ve all found a change post-lockdown
UK’s first hydrogen-powered train makes mainline debut
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
Water troughs: Simple, revolutionary invention for long-distance rail travel
Making a splash: It was a relatively simple invention yet it revolutionised long-distance train travel for more than a century. Consultant Editor Nick Pigott dips into the subject of water troughs. IT’S a hot summer’s day in the steam era and you are relaxing in a Pullman car speeding along the East
How Remote Online Condition Monitoring (ROCM) Is Influencing the Railway Industry
Economic Standpoint The age of the train operator’s fleet(s) will be an influential factor, considering hardware capabilities and the cost of implementation versus return on investment (ROI). Fleets produced by the main-stream OEMs in recent years, already come equipped with remote condition monitoring devices and have some capabilities (in the worst-case
Living the highlife
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
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
British Government Ends Rail Franchising
Following the expiry on 20 September of the initial Emergency Measures Agreements (EMAs) between the UK government and franchisees, the government has announced it is abolishing franchising and replacing it with a “simpler, effective model”. The EMAs, which were put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic, have been replaced by
Rail franchising comes to an end – official
THE Government has announced that rail franchising is over, after more than 24 years. The Emergency Measures Agreements introduced in England on 23 March have been extended by 18 months and will be known from now on as Emergency Recovery Management Agreements or ERMAs, while the Scottish Government announced just
EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track Access Charges
The European Parliament has voted (17 September) in favour of a regulation to authorise infrastructure managers to reduce, waive or defer track access charges in recognition of the severe impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on railway undertakings. Given the unpredictable and sudden nature of the crisis, it was not able
Digital Railway Maintenance – the New Rail Paradigm
Viper Innovations have brought together all of the benefits of data science, technology and process to introduce Digital products and systems that change the railway maintenance paradigm. Eliminating the need to put boots on ballast, eliminating road traffic accidents, improving electrical safety and ultimately forcing a step change in PRAMS
Franchising is Dead
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
Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison
Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison: Tasks and Efficiency of Flexible and Permanently Installed Measuring Systems in Route Monitoring LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveying systems are characterised by specific technological advantages, including speed of data acquisition, independence from ambient light conditions and the ability to detect multiple targets in one direction. These
InnoTrans 2000: 20 Years On
InnoTrans 2000 took place 12–15 September. It experienced a doubling of exhibitor numbers, reaching 827 from 25 countries. The fair attracted 23,737 visitors over the four days. The year 2000 was the first that the InnoTrans Convention took place, giving the event a clearly structured expert framework programme. This was therefore
InnoTrans 2020: The Convention Goes Digital
Although InnoTrans 2020 has been postponed to April 2021, aspects of the event can still go ahead. Parts of the InnoTrans Convention will take place digitally. The German Transport Forum (Deutsches Verkehrsforum DVF) events will take place on their original dates. It is organising two specialist forums as video talks. These
DfT declares war on railway graffiti
TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has announced a new campaign to tackle the ‘blight’ of graffiti on railways and roadsides. In a letter to the rail industry, the transport secretary has called for long-term plans to tackle the issue in addition to action which has already been taken, including a review of
NR Publishes Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy
Network Rail has published its Traction Decarbonisation Network Strategy (TDNS), following the UK government’s June 2019 target of achieving ‘net zero’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With regards to rail, the Department for Transport (DfT) asked the industry to examine the possibility of removing all diesel-only trains from the network in
The Aln Valley Railway – then and now
Stonehaven report: Climate change impact on railways ‘accelerating’
Photo: Network Rail A report into the Stonehaven derailment has found that the impact of severe weather events due to climate change is “accelerating faster than our assumptions”. An interim report by Network Rail admits that the rail industry must improve its response to extreme weather – following the fatal derailment
Frauscher Advanced Counter: Stable Concept, Flexible System
Ever Ready: Increased Availability Especially when the FAdC is used in the field of SIL 4 applications, availability is a key factor. For this reason, not only have a variety of redundancy concepts been developed over the years, but also some specific functions that further improve system availability. Autocorrection on the Track: The
No More Diesel Vehicles by 2050 Says DB
Deutsche Bahn is moving away from conventional diesel fuel in order to be a fully climate-neutral business by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, Deutsche Bahn is trialling different opportunities for alternative traction and fuels. The advanced TrainLab test train is already operating with green diesel, which reduces carbon emissions
Monday essay: knowing when to stop
They are not too happy in Kent, because Eurostar has announced that its trains are not expected to call at Kent’s two international stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet again before 2022. Sim Harris wonders whether they will ever return. THE reason, says Eurostar, is that it must ‘take action to reduce
Graffiti vandals paralyse Island Line service
THE Island Line timetable was suspended on Monday morning, after the only serviceable train on the route was sprayed with graffiti. Passengers were being diverted to buses until the graffiti could be removed. The Island Line was already hampered by a fault on a second train, and passengers had been warned
HS2 heralds ‘formal’ start of construction
Bombardier to Upgrade Communication System for Singapore MRT
Bombardier Transportation has won a contract with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to upgrade the communication system on 92 three-car Bombardier MOVIA metro trainsets. The trains, which run on the Downtown line of the Mass Rapid Transit system, are to be upgraded so as to improve passenger experience and improve system performance
HS2 strengthen partnership to help ‘covid generation’ into work
HS2 is strengthening its partnership with the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) to provide work experience places and 1:1 mentoring to ensure young people can access professional support. The rail company has been working with SMF for the last five years, though this year HS2 has adapted its traditional summer work
Passenger Car Window Anti-Graffiti Film
Peel Away Graffiti One Sheet at a Time One installation of 3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film allows you to protect a surface from graffiti, scratches and other forms of vandalism by allowing you to peel away four graffiti defacements in seconds so you can: Maintain your good image Provide a safe-feeling environment Save time
Network Rail urges passengers to plan ahead over Bank Holiday weekend
Trips with a difference: 40 years of rail ale rambles
Dave Richardson recalls more than 40 years of connecting railways with beer festivals and brewery visits, organised by former Salisbury area BR manager Gerald Daniels. REAL ale and rail travel somehow go together, especially with heritage railways, which often hold beer festivals at stations or on board trains. Both interests appeal
WiFi in Rail – What’s the Value?
Ceneri Base Tunnel: The First Tracks
Astronics Signs Agreement with Gap Wireless
Astronics has signed an agreement with Gap Wireless to distribute Land Mobile Radio test products in Canada. Partnership Expands FREEDOM Brand Presence in Canadian Market. Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ: ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries, announced today that it has signed Gap
France to Waive Track Access Charges for 2020
The French Prime Minister, Jean Castex, has said that France will waive track access charges for the remainder of 2020 and cut them in half for all of 2021, a decision welcomed by the European Rail Freight Association (ERFA). This French announcement follows a June proposal by the European Commission to