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Open access comes out on top in National Rail survey
OPEN-ACCESS operators have again proved to be the most popular with their passengers. The National Rail Passenger Survey from Transport Focus for Spring this year found that 95 per cent (19 out of 20 passengers) on Grand Central were satisfied with their journeys, while Heathrow Express (operated by GWR) and
Eurostar back on track as routes reopen
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train
Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
From the archive: Experimental Vehicles – Ro-Railers: Ahead of their time or overtaken by events?
Unipart Rail Wins First of a Kind Competition
Unipart Rail Wins First of a Kind Competition Encouraging Innovation in the Rail Industry Unipart Rail has been announced as a winner in a national competition funded by The Department for Transport and delivered in partnership with Innovate UK, which is awarding funding to innovative projects that will make railways cleaner,
İspanya’da yolsuzlukla suçlanan eski Kral Juan Carlos’un maaşı kesildi
İspanya'da art arda gelen skandallarla güven ve imaj kaybı yaşayan Kraliyet ailesinde yolsuzlukla suçlanan emerit Kral Juan Carlos'un devlet bütçesinden aldığı maaş kesildi. Kraliyet ailesi tarafından kamuoyuyla paylaşılan 2019 ve 2020 ilk çeyreğine ait gelir ve gider hesaplarında, Kral 6. Felipe'nin, babası Juan Carlos ile ilgili 15 Mart'ta aldığı reddi miras
Signalling Components with Tested Quality
By Melanie Kleinpötzl Maximum reliability requires guaranteed quality: Frauscher produces inductive sensors, wheel detection systems and axle counters that meet these requirements – and relies on its own in-house specialists to inspect the parts used. Safety is a top priority in the railway industry. This results in high quality requirements in the
Covid-19 transport funding total reaches £7bn
THE Department for Transport has drawn £7 billion from the government’s contingency fund, partly to support train operating companies through the Covid-19 crisis. Transport secretary Grant Shapps said the money will pay for Emergency Measures Arrangements on the railways, which are known to have cost £3.5 billion so far. Funding has
Keolis Renews Rail Contracts in US
Boston Keolis, as Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), has been operating commuter rail services on behalf of MBTA since July 2014. As part of its contract, Keolis performs all mechanical, transportation and engineering services for the Boston area. The total network consists of 14 lines, 139 stations and 640km of track. In
Socomec’s Modulys XL Recognised with New Product Innovation Award
Identified by Frost & Sullivan as having the potential to emerge as the most sought after modular UPS product, this latest accolade is testament to Socomec’s ongoing commitment to research and development in order to create designs that are directly inspired and influenced by evolving customer needs. Frost & Sullivan observed
SBB Powers 1.4 Million Passenger Kilometres with Solar Energy
Direct Supply There are already twelve solar panel arrays on twelve of SBB’s buildings, such as warehouses, service facilities and railway engineering halls. What is innovative about the solar panels on the roof of the frequency converter in Zurich-Seebach is that it is producing electricity for the running of the railways
Face coverings become mandatory aboard English trains
Monday essay: time to cover up
Borders Rail campaign ‘vindicated’ by HS2 report
CAMPAIGNERS who are calling for the Borders Railway to be completed between Tweedbank, Hawick and Carlisle say they have been ‘vindicated’ by a new report from the High Speed Rail Group for submission to the National Infrastructure Commission, which recommends the completion of the railway on the grounds of ‘economic
More anti-Covid precautions as railway prepares for compulsory facemasks
TRAIN operators are stepping up measures to protect their staff and passengers from coronavirus, on the eve of new regulations which will require most passengers travelling on public transport to wear face coverings. Facemasks or equivalent coverings for all passengers except those with respiratory problems will become compulsory from Monday. Operators have
Trade Activity to Urbanization, Trends Driving the Future of Rail Industry
By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader, Power Systems Over 50 tons. This is the amount of goods transported annually, per person in the U.S. This shouldn’t be surprising given the device you are reading this article on is likely made from several different minerals and multiple sub-components. These get mined or
Monday essay: is nostalgia out of date?
YOU can name the new East Midlands Railway Class 810 fleet
Photo: East Midlands Railway East Midlands Railway (EMR) has launched a competition to name its new Intercity Class 810 bi-mode trains. Hitachi is building 33 five-car trains for the operator. They will enter traffic from April 2022. EMR says entries must reflect train heritage, history or character of the East Midlands, or technological
Plea to Bundesrat: Review Lorry Toll Exemption
Competition Concerns The concern is as follows: the government’s decision will make more than 800 million euros of public funds available for a measure that is counter-productive with regards to environmental and transport goals. Further, this measure would require a lot of further funding to compensate for the newly created disadvantages
Rail passenger numbers fell ‘dramatically’ in March, says ORR
Autonomous Inspection and Data Management for Railway Maintenance
Bridging the Gap Between the Latest Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence Technology and Railway Maintenance Needs Means Significant Cost Savings for Railways Autonomous inspection technology, artificial intelligence and big-data analytics offer new paths for inspection without impact on revenue service. Autonomous Track Geometry Measurement System © ENSCO Rail When it comes to successfully identifying derailment
Stäubli Electrical Connectors for Rail Applications
What does quality mean to you? For us, quality means fully meeting our customers’ requirements and expectations, and offering customised solutions for specific needs. Our electrical connectors are designed for demanding applications with high current- carrying capacity, which makes us a welcome and reliable partner in harsh environments. We provide solutions
Germany Not Making the Right Noises on Rail Freight
In its May infringements package, the European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Germany to properly implement EU legislation with regards to the requirements for freight wagon braking equipment. In line with the EU Directive 2016/797, concerning the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Recast
Schlatter: A New Location Ready for the Future
Swiss Rail Operators to Resume Full Service Levels
SBB says the only exceptions to its regular timetable are sleeper services and a few connections during the busiest travel times. These should return after the summer holidays. The number of passengers has increased steadily in line with service resumption, SBB has said. Most cross-border regional services have started up again
Marmaray ve Başkentray’da da normalleşme süreci başlıyor: Sağlık çalışanlarına 3 ay …
Karaismailoğlu, yaptığı yazılı açıklamada, dünyayı etkisi altına alan ve Türkiye'de de görülen salgının, zamanında alınan önlemlerle büyük ölçüde kontrol altında tutulduğuna dikkati çekerek, 83 milyon vatandaşın dirayetli duruşuyla verilen milli mücadelenin başarıyla sonuçlanması için çalışmaların tüm hızıyla devam ettiğini belirtti. Cumhurbaşkanı Recep Tayyip Erdoğan tarafından açıklanan normalleşme planı çerçevesinde yarından itibaren
Germany: Private Railway Undertakings to Seek EU Help
Following the approval by the federal budget committee to provide further ‘rescue measures’ to Deutsche Bahn, mofair and the Network of European Railways (NEE) voiced their criticism. In an argument that has been building up all week, private railway undertakings in Germany are angry that the German state is focusing its
Alstom Wins Prize for World-First: ATO Testing for Regional Trains
Innovation Prize The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy issues innovation prizes for outstanding real-world laboratories to reward innovative ideas. The competition was launched for the first time on 2 December 2019. On 26 May 2020 the nine winners were announced. All of the recipients are performing real-world testing of innovations
Anger at DB-Only German Railway Alliance
The ‘Bündnis für unsere Bahn’ – Alliance for Our Railway’ – signed by the German government (BMVI), Deutsche Bahn, the EVG union, the DB works council and AGV MOVE (employers’ association) has come under criticism for excluding other train operators, who are also suffering from the effects of the coronavirus
Free Webinar: “Introduction to Rerailing”
Sign up for our free webinar: “Introduction to rerailing” Our rerailing expert, Elwin van Rijen, will give you in 30 minutes a true rerailing introduction experience! The webinars will be available in the English language. We have scheduled two dates to host the same webinar. This will give you the opportunity
YHT seferleri yeniden başladı: ‘Bilet ücretlerinde herhangi bir artış söz konusu değildir’
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferlerinin yeniden başlatılması dolayısıyla Ankara YHT Gar'da düzenlenen törene katıldı. Bilet almaya gelen yolcularla sohbet eden Bakan Karaismailoğlu, daha sonra yaptığı konuşmada, tren seferlerinin, normalleşme süreciyle bu sabah yeniden başlatıldığını belirterek ilk seferin Ankara'dan İstanbul'a gerçekleştirildiğini ifade etti. Kovid-19
Kovid-19 nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferleri yeniden başladı
❮❯ Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu (solda), yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle durdurulan tren seferlerinin yeniden başlatılması dolayısıyla Ankara YHT Gar'da düzenlenen törene katıldı. Karaismailoğlu, Ankara'dan İstanbul'a hareket eden yolcu trenini uğurladı. ( Esra Hacioğlu - Anadolu Ajansı ) Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle
Frauscher: The Importance of the IRIS Certificate
DB Reaches Coronavirus Agreement With Government, Union and Works Council
Highlighting the importance of the rail sector, the document states that, “The coronavirus pandemic has illustrated to us once again the societal significance of freedom of movement, unrestricted mobility and a functioning goods transport. The railway in Germany along with its employees is making an essential contribution to the functioning
YHT seferleri 28 Mayıs’ta başlatılıyor
Karaismailoğlu, yazılı açıklamasında, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgınıyla mücadele tedbirleri kapsamında kapatılan sınır kapıları ve getirilen kısıtlamaların sosyoekonomik anlamda birçok etkisinin olduğunu belirtti. Bu kapsamda, hükümet olarak virüsle mücadelede önemli tedbirler aldıklarına dikkati çeken Karaismailoğlu, önlemler sayesinde bu konuda önemli mesafe kat edildiğini kaydetti. Karaismailoğlu, salgının vatandaşlara sosyoekonomik anlamda etkilerini azaltmak amacıyla
Bakan Karaismailoğlu: Demiryollarında hızlı tren seferleri 28 Mayıs’ta başlatılıyor
Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Adil Karaismailoğlu, yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgınının etkilerini hafifletmek için alınan normalleşme kararı kapsamında yeni açıklamalarda bulundu. “Normalleşme sürecinde yüksek hızlı trenler 28 Mayıs 2020 tarihinden itibaren Ankara-İstanbul, Ankara-Eskişehir, Ankara-Konya, Konya-İstanbul hatlarında günde toplam 16 sefer yapacak" diyen Karaismailoğlu, "28 Mayıs’ta hatlardaki seferleri sosyal mesafe kurallarına ve
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
20 May: news in brief
Rail graffiti attacks rise during lockdown THE number of rail vehicles being attacked by graffiti vandals has risen since the lockdown started in March, according to West Midlands Trains. The latest of a number of incidents affecting WMT trains and depots was discovered at Coventry yesterday. WMT said the vandalism meant
Nene Valley Railway to re-open Overton refreshment kiosk
The Nene Valley Railway (NVR) has announced it is to re-open its refreshment kiosk at Overton station this coming weekend – Saturday and Sunday May 23/24. The intermediate station, which is located between Peterborough and Wansford, serves the popular Ferry Meadows country park. Trains services on the line remain suspended. <img
Coronavirus – Rail Is Proving Its Worth beyond Its Green Credentials. It Deserves Support.
Monday essay: Keeping your distance
Avanti West Coast introduce social distancing measures
On May 14, nine-car Pendolino No. 390008 passes the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal with the 10.15 Manchester Piccadilly-Euston train, diverted via Northampton because of engineering work on the direct route via Kilsby Tunnel. Photo: Chris Milner Rail passengers have been told not to turn up at stations without an advance
New controls on Avanti West Coast to achieve social distancing
THE West Coast Main Line intercity operator Avanti West Coast is one of several operators introducing controls on their trains to achieve social distancing. The most obvious change on Avanti West Coast is that passengers are being urged to reserve their seats and buy tickets online in advance, although Railnews understands
New controls on trains to achieve social distancing
THE West Coast Main Line intercity operator Avanti West Coast is one of several operators introducing controls on their trains to achieve social distancing. The most obvious change on Avanti West Coast is that passengers are being urged to reserve their seats and buy tickets online in advance, although Railnews understands
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use
An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
14 May: news in brief
Social distancing ‘impossible’ on London Underground REPORTS from the first day of more people travelling to work suggest that social distancing to the approved distance of two metres is proving impossible on crowded Underground trains and buses in London. One commuter also told the BBC that many passengers were not wearing
Alstom Gives Bombardier Acquisition Update
Alstom first announced on 17 February 2020 that it intended to acquire Bombardier Transportation and had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bombardier Inc. and Caisse de dépôt du Québec to that effect. Alstom’s unions have suggested that they will give their opinion on the move in summer 2020. For this
TCDD uyardı: İlaçlama yapılacak, 10 gün bu adreslere yaklaşmayın
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) Genel Müdürlüğü tarafından 14 Mayıs-1 Haziran 2020 tarihleri arasında; Konya-Akşehir, Akşehir-Afyon, Afyon-Dumlupınar, Afyon-Dinar, Dinar-Kaklık, Dinar-Gümüşgün-Burdur, Gümüşgün-Bozönü-Isparta, Afyon-Kütahya, Kütahya-Eskişehir, Kütahya-Tavşanlı-Tunçbilek, Tavşanlı-Dursunbey, Dursunbey-Balıkesir istasyonlarında ve istasyonları arasında otla mücadele kapsamında ilaçlama yapılacağı ve bu süreçte vatandaşların 10 güne kadar oralara yaklaşmaması gerektiği duyuruldu. Konu ile ilgili yapılan açıklamada, "Kullanılan
SMEs Are Vital to HS2 Success
Cyber-Attack on Stadler IT Network
Stadler’s IT network has been attacked by malware. The Swiss rail company released a statement in response to the attack. Stadler said it immediately triggered the required security measures and got the relevant authorities involved. A detailed examination of the event is now under way. Internal monitoring services discovered that the business’s
Bombardier to Supply 210 Commuter and Intracity Cars to Delhi
“We are proud to be chosen to deliver India’s flagship regional rapid transit system project which will expand public transport in the national capital and connect adjoining fast-growing cities. Our new trains will be truly designed and manufactured in India, and they will enhance passenger comfort and safety. “This project award
Pandrol Signs Long-Term Partnership Agreement in Mongolia
Pandrol Signs Long-Term Partnership Agreement to Supply Rail Fastenings in Mongolia Global rail fastening systems and aluminothermic welding manufacturer, Pandrol, has signed a partnership agreement to supply its world-renowned Fastclip rail fastening system in Mongolia, as part of a long-term framework which will deliver a programme of rail investment and socio-economic
CAF Wins Maintenance Contract Extension with Translink
CAF Rail UK and the Northern Ireland operator Translink have agreed an extension to the existing maintenance contract between the two parties. CAF has been responsible for maintaining Translink’s NIR Class 3000 diesel fleet – which it also manufactured – for the past few years. This new contract, which became effective
Monday essay: danger down the line
FirstClass Skills Training for NCATI
FirstClass Skills Training for National College of Advanced Transport and Infrastructure (NCATI) The National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI), has partnered with Depot Safety specialist FirstClass Safety & Control (FCSC) to provide training and demonstration equipment for Depot Protection and Depot Control systems. The first innovative training session was presented at
Monday essay: suspicious about surveys? Perhaps you should be
ROSCO Akiem Finalises Acquisition Deal with Macquarie European Rail
Akiem Group, which announced on 17 February that it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire rolling stock leasing company Macquarie European Rail (MER), received approval by the relevant authorities and has now finalised the transaction. This acquisition further strengthens Akiem Group’s position among European locomotive leasing companies, giving it the
Metrolink could be mothballed, Mayor warns
METRO Mayors in the north west of England are urging the Government to provide emergency funding to local transport systems within ‘days, not weeks’. The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has warned that Metrolink trams in his city are losing more than £5 million a month. Although services have been
Here’s what you didn’t know about Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid CBE
SR Merchant Navy Pacific No. 21C11 General Steam Navigation passes Clapham Junction with the ‘Devon Belle’ in August 1947. Photo: COLOUR-RAIL.COM SR 3 / P. Hughes In a historical review of locomotive engineers, Heritage Railway magazine highlights the career of Oliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid, who succeeded REL Maunsell in 1937. When Richard
Tank Car Contract Signed between UWC and EuroChem
United Wagon Company has signed a contract with mineral fertiliser manufacturer EuroChem for the supply of tank cars of the model 15-6901. UWC will deliver the tank cars to Novomoskovskiy Azot, part of EuroChem Group, by the end of 2020. They will be used to transport concentrated nitric acid. Each tank car,
The Need for Social Distancing for Open-Access Operators
Social distancing is a critical element of our lives, at least until a vaccine against COVID-19 is widely available and people feel safe using public transport. This poses tremendous challenges to those public transport operators that follow a so-called “open access” model. Without upfront knowledge of the capacity and occupancy
InnoTrans to Reveal 2020 Options in Early May
Following the German government’s decision that all large-scale events in the country are forbidden from taking place until at least 31 August, what does this mean for InnoTrans 2020? With case numbers plateauing in Germany and the number of active cases going down, there is reason for optimism in the country,
Talgo, CAF and Bombardier Resume Activities as Spanish Government Eases Restrictions
Two weeks ago the Spanish government required all ‘non-essential’ activities to cease due to coronavirus, meaning that manufacturing and construction activities in the country were put on hold, along with services. On Sunday, 12 April, following a review, the Spanish government announced that these non-essential operations were allowed to start up
HS2 given the go-ahead to enter construction phase
SOS: Llangollen Railway warns it’s at risk of closure
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Challenges When Implementing Digitalisation in Railways
Introducing Data Industry 4.0 and IoT technology, facilitates the access to data in near real-time and without the need to take the assets being monitored out of service. This allows access to critical information that supports the day-to-day life of operators, maintainers, asset-managers and customers. As for any other business, data is
Design Works on Rail Baltica Latvia Section to Commence
UWC Expands into Azerbaijan’s Rail Market
Talyllyn Railway to host Titfield Thunderbolt ‘Watch Party’ online while 1950s classic film is on TV
Former Corris Railway 0-4-2ST No. 3 Sir Haydn is seen slowing to stop at Pendre station on December 29, 2018. GARETH EVANS As part of the BBC’s programme of Classic Films being aired during the Covid-19 lockdown period, the classic Ealing Comedy ‘The Titfield Thunderbolt’ is being shown on BBC2 this Wednesday
Thieves targeting railway signalling cables
Metal thieves have disrupted the journeys of key workers after ripping out hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable. Several locations have been targeted by thieves taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to carry out their crimes. Network Rail says that this has jeopardised journeys for key workers like doctors and nurses,
Monday essay: can competition work?
4 April: news in brief
Naturalist loses environmental challenge to HS2 THE High Court has rejected a legal challenge from naturalist and broadcaster Chris Packham, who had claimed that the decision to build HS2 had not taken the destruction of ancient woodlands into account. The court ruled that there was ‘no real prospect of success’ for
A2B Model Railways continuing to support modellers during difficult times
Although the retail premises is temporarily closed to the public, popular railway modelling store A2B Model Railways in Derbyshire is doing everything possible to support modellers during these difficult times. A2B continues to trade online at www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk and customers can also shop over the phone or via a new Skype service. Customers
A2B Model Railways continues to support modellers during difficult times
Although the retail premises is temporarily closed to the public, popular railway modelling store A2B Model Railways in Derbyshire is doing everything possible to support modellers during these difficult times. A2B continues to trade online at www.a2bmodelrailways.co.uk and customers can also shop over the phone or via a new Skype service. Customers
GWR and Southeastern receive new direct awards
NEW direct awards have been agreed for First Group’s Great Western Railway and Govia’s Southeastern, where the existing franchises had been due to end at 02.00 on 1 April. GWR now runs for another three years, extendable to four, and Southeastern for up to two years. Both awards are management contracts for
Experienced Systems for Efficient Railway Parts Cleaning with BvL
Modern cleaning of wheelsets and stators: Pacific and OceanRW BvL offers a variety of solutions for cleaning parts during maintenance and quality testing for transport companies. Different variants of the large parts system Pacific were developed especially for cleaning wheelsets. The pit installation allows it to be directly linked to a local
Rail Industry Publishes Charter to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
“Rail freight transports are system-relevant” Freight trains transport important raw materials but also food and medical goods. Entire industries, such as power stations and the chemical industry, but also sea ports are dependent on rail freight because freight trains can transport very large volumes of cargo. Over long distances a freight
Increased Demand for Rail Freight Services
“GB Railfreight is playing our part in supporting the UK's COVID-19 response by helping to keep essential services running across the country. “We are focused on helping our staff protect their health by following Government advice helping people work at home whenever possible and supporting our key workers who are operating
Blackpool trams to be suspended from Sunday
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Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales
By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems
nVent SCHROFF Presents FREE Webinar: Enclosures for Next-Generation Railway Systems Implementing next generation railway technology, such as communication based signaling (CBTC, 5G) and the Internet of Things, will require railways to integrate advanced electronic systems and equipment into new and existing infrastructure. Next generation railway electronic equipment and systems must be
Government takes over railways by suspending franchises
Updated 09.18 (RMT response) THE Government is suspending rail franchises and converting them into management agreements, as part of the response to the coronavirus emergency. Operators are being invited to accept ‘Emergency Measures Agreements’ for at least the next six months, so that they are free to act ‘in the national interest’.
UK Department for Transport Suspends Normal Franchise Agreements
The UK government says it will ensure ticket refunds and protect services for passengers by temporarily suspending normal franchise agreements and implementing emergency measures for the rail sector because of Covid-19. It is stepping in during the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak to give certainty both on key services and for rail staff.
Heritage railways trade body welcomes today’s government support – but detail remains to be clarified
The Seven Valley Railway is among the heritage railways which have ceased operations until further notice. GWR 0-6-0PT No. 7714 is seen arriving at Bewdley station. GARETH EVANS The Heritage Railway Association (HRA) has reacted warmly to the package of measures announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak (Conservative, Richmond (Yorks)) this afternoon
UK railway news roundup
Coronavirus continues to cause chaos in the rail and transport industry. Services are being slashed as demand collapses, social distancing measures are introduced and events and runnings are postponed. Here’s this week’s roundup: UK rail services to be reduced as demand plummets Rail services in the UK will be reduced from next week
Coronavirus: emergency rail timetables
Updated 08.45 TRAIN operators have started to publish summaries of how they intend to reduce their services from Monday, following the Department for Transport’s announcement today. The aim is to avoid running ‘ghost trains’, as transport secretary Grant Shapps has said, but also to maintain transport links for essential workers. Other forms
Wireless and Wireline Solutions for Railway Networks
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From the archive: Three million passengers and counting
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A CHECK list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
Three million passengers and counting…
Sitting in the shadow of Snowdon in North Wales, Cliff Thomas tells the story of Llanberis Lake Railway, whose foundations stem from a former slate quarry line. A check list of ingredients for a successful heritage railway might include: mountain landscapes (Snowdon, obviously!); running beside a lake; steam locomotives with local
Innovated KTSZ4H Temperature Switch Designed for Railway Vehicles
Based on their customer’s ever growing requests for modification and innovation of the temperature switch designed for railway vehicles, SENSIT s.r.o. have set to innovate and modernise the original KTSZ3H temperature switch. Therefore, they would like to present to you their new KTSZ4H temperature switch. The KTSZ4H temperature switch, naturally, meets
Further International Travel Restrictions due to Coronavirus
Russia – Czech Republic – Poland Russian Railways has suspended international passenger services into Czech Republic via Poland. These measures became effective on 13 March 2020. The affected services include the Prague-Moscow services. Passengers who have already purchased tickets can cancel them free of charge. Latvia – Lithuania – Belarus – Ukraine Cabinet ministers
2020 Deadline: EU Exchange and Settlement of Energy Solutions
Development in the railway sector is currently focused on EU deadlines for exchange and settlement of energy in July of 2020. International collaboration within the railway energy sector in Europe promotes this effort to standardise. Train companies work together to compete as a green transportation method into the future. What Each EU
Bollé Safety XTRA: Prescription Safety Glasses
Discover the New XTRA Frame: Large and Universal Because your vision is our priority, Bollé Safety expands its range with XTRA. These prescription safety glasses, with its large visual field and its side shields integrated, offers 180°all-around vision. Thanks to its pivoting temples, this universal frame adapts perfectly to different faces,
‘Sıfır Bir’ dizisi oyuncusunun öldüğü kazanın davasında TCDD görevlisine hapis
Kaza, 20 Ağustos 2018'de merkez Seyhan ilçesi Küçükdikili Mahallesi'nde meydana geldi. Blu TV'de yayınlanan 'Sıfır Bir' dizisinde oynayan Deniz Bezek yönetimindeki 45 YB 0865 plakalı otomobile, hemzemin geçitte tren çarptı. Kazada, Bezek hayatını kaybetti. Bezek'in kaza yerine gelen yakınları, TCDD görevlisi İlker I.'nın bariyeri kapatmadığı için kazanın meydana geldiğini iddia etti. Kazanın ardından gözaltına alınan
Train operators rally to help Flybe passengers and staff
Updated 10.35 TRAIN operators have offered free travel today for Flybe passengers stranded by the airline’s collapse overnight. Staff from the airline can also travel without charge. Flybe has gone into administration after a financial rescue attempt staged earlier this year finally failed. Many flights from regional airports have been cancelled, and passengers
Mechan Opens Doors to Rail Industry
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is inviting friends and colleagues to see for themselves how its lifting and handling products are transformed from concept to reality. The Sheffield-based manufacturer is holding an open day at its headquarters, giving guests a special behind the scenes tour of its bespoke manufacturing facility. Mechan’s team
Naturalist prepares to sue DfT over HS2 go-ahead
Çorlu tren kazasında yakınlarını kaybeden aileler ve avukatları hakim karşısında
Çorlu'da 8 Temmuz 2018 tarihinde 25 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği tren kazasında yakınlarını kaybedenlerin ve yaralananların 12 Haziran 2019’da Anayasa Mahkemesi (AYM) önünde tutmak istediği 'Adalet Nöbeti'ne polis müdahale etti. AYM önünde yaşananların ardından Çorlu aileleri ve avukatları hakkında, 'Toplantı ve gösteri yürüyüşünde görevlendirilenlerin görevlerini yapmalarına engel olma' suçunu işledikleri gerekçesiyle