Real-time Video Surveillance: Safer, Reliable Transport Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Utilising Real-time Video Surveillance to Maintain Safer, More Reliable Transport Networks Despite research demonstrating the low risk of COVID-19 transmission through the use of public transit, especially where safeguards such as the use of face masks and increased frequency of surface cleaning have been put in place[1], the perception of the
First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 This weekend, the first of 93 new MTR trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line. The new fleet will gradually be put into service as the vehicles arrive in Hong Kong, replacing the first generation of MTR’s urban line trains, which have been operating across the city
London Underground at virtual standstill as RMT staff walk out Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 There are very few trains running on the London Underground today because the RMT is staging a 24-hour strike. Transport for London said it was also not expecting to run any London Overground services on the lines from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford, while both Overground and
Zonegreen Points Bournemouth Depot to Safer Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 A South Western Railway maintenance depot in Bournemouth, which is key to the smooth running of London area train services has improved its safety controls, thanks to Zonegreen. The Sheffield-based rail safety specialist has undertaken a complete overhaul of its Points Converter system at the facility, ensuring it benefits from the
Inspection Robots to Assist with Track Operation and Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 Inspection Robots to Assist with The Future of Track Operation and Maintenance The concept of digital transformation is paramount in the development of rail transport. Meanwhile, emerging technologies represented by the Internet, IoT, big data, cloud computing, AI, robotics, new energy and new materials are accelerating their integration with rail transport. As
Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Zonegreen to Highlight Depot Safety at InnoTrans Rail safety specialist, Sheffield-based Zonegreen, will be demonstrating how its technology can reduce the risks faced by depot staff at this year’s InnoTrans exhibition in Germany. The firm will be showcasing its flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the world’s largest rail trade fair
A Conversation with Railway Depot Specialist Emeg Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 In the midst of a busy year for Emeg, we caught up with Emeg Group President Carl Backhouse to hear about some of the company’s past, prestigious successes as well as exciting, upcoming projects. Railway-News (RN): You provide mechanical and electrical engineering services for the rail sector. Your headquarters are in
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
EYYES to Exhibit at IT-TRANS 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 EYYES Will Be Exhibiting at the IT-TRANS Exhibition in Karlsruhe from 10 – 12 May 2022 EYYES has been a supplier of camera and monitor systems for public transport applications for many years. We are leading experts in the use of artificial intelligence for applications in the security, traffic, automotive and
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
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
Network Rail condemns ‘shocking’ survey results Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20210 A NEW survey which suggests that a third of British adults are prepared to risk their lives to retrieve an everyday object such as a mobile phone or a bunch of keys from the track has been described by Network Rail as 'shocking'. In response, Network Rail and British Transport Police
Five Reasons Hydraulic Tools Are Rail Yard Liabilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20210 Five Reasons Hydraulic Tools Are Rail Yard Liabilities In life, when new information is presented and information changes, opinions must change with it. In rail for a long time, hydraulic tools have been extremely popular amongst railroaders because, well, there was no other technology that could match the productivity it yielded
Network Rail appeal as girl caught on CCTV lying on railway tracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20210 Shocking footage showing a girl lying in the middle of a railway line where trains hurtle past at 85mph has been released as Network Rail appealed to children to keep away from the tracks. The teenager appears to be casually using her mobile phone while another girl stands next to
Coroner calls for warning signs after boy electrocuted on railway line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 A coroner has called for Network Rail to improve warning signs at a railway station after a 17-year-old boy was electrocuted on the live rail after he went on to the tracks oblivious of the dangers. Callum Evans, from Southampton, Hampshire, had spent the afternoon with three friends on the
Network Rail fined after substation fire injured worker Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20210 A PROSECUTION by the Office of Rail and Road has resulted in Network Rail paying a penalty of more than £700,000 after an employee was seriously burnt in a substation fire in Kent. The ORR said Network Rail had failed ‘over a significant period of time’ to prevent water leaking into
ORR proposes new guidance to reduce level crossing dangers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20210 SIMPLER guidance about level crossing safety is being unveiled by the Office of Rail and Road, to help the rail industry and highways authorities. There were more than 400 incidents at level crossings last year according to Network Rail, including two collisions between trains and pedestrians and six involving trains and
Rail and Ransomware Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20200 It’s Been Going on Quite a While Though it may seem like merely a decade-old idea, the notion of ransomware has been around for quite some time. In 1989, Dr Joseph Popp distributed a Trojan called PC Cyborg in which malware hid all folders and encrypt files on an infected PC’s
Monday essay: more on board again? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20200 Times are changing, with widespread speculation that the government is about to halve the social distancing minimum to one metre. As Sim Harris writes, the railway industry has spent several hectic weeks adapting itself for the original measurement. IT has been a busy time for train operators and Network Rail. There
Network Rail warns of increasing level crossing risks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20200 A WARNING has been sounded by Network Rail about the increased risks which level crossing users could be facing as lockdown restrictions are eased. The warning coincides with today’s International Level Crossings Awareness Day. Network Rail said the continuing call for people to avoid public transport if they can means more
Zonegreen Points Isle of Wight Depot in Safe Direction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20200 Rail safety specialist, Sheffield’s Zonegreen, is using its latest technology to protect depot staff on the Isle of Wight from the risks associated with manual hand points. Zonegreen has installed three Points Converters at Ryde St. John’s Road depot, which serves the Island Line, an eight and a half mile stretch
More than 1,000 trespass incidents recorded in lockdown Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20200 Trespassers disrupted passenger and freight services a staggering 1,024 times during the first month of lockdown, new figures show. Numbers revealed by Network Rail show that people relying on the railway to get to work and essential supplies to hospitals and supermarkets were hit with over 380 hours of delays because
Lenin’s journey that shook the 20th century Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20200 The Russian ‘U’ class 4-6-0 No. U127 that brought Lenin’s body back to Russia for his funeral. The loco is displayed in a small museum at Paveletsky station, Moscow. HARVEY SMITH A century ago this April, revolutionary politician Lenin embarked on a circuitous eight-day rail journey from Switzerland to Russia. Allan
From the archive: Restoring an armoured Simplex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20200 Greensand Railway Museum Trust (GRMT) was formed in 2000 and completed restoration of Baldwin 4-6-0T WDLR No. 778 to steam in 2007 – the only operational Baldwin class 10-12-D in Britain, indeed the world, in as-built steam locomotive form. Now, the GRMT has its eyes firmly fixed on another ‘war veteran’
Northam Joins Zonegreen’s New Generation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 Four roads in the main shed and four sidings roads have been the subject of the midlife overhaul and are now operating the New Generation DPPS, which protects both staff and infrastructure from the inherent dangers in a rail depot. The system is more user-friendly than its predecessor, offers increased
Industry Insider Week 50 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 Doha’s Metro Network Now Complete | Infrastructure On 10 December Qatar’s capital, Doha, saw the opening of its green line and the second section of its red line, completing the city’s metro network which has already seen the running of the first section of the red line and the gold line.
IsoGlaze – A Change in Winter Gritting for Rail Operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20190 Endorsed by the rail industry, IsoGlaze is a new de-icing product formulated specifically for the railway. Currently, rail operators generally use rocksalt or salt to remove the dangers of ice and snow on platforms, car parks and access roads and pathways, however, it has been used primarily due to its perceived
Angers Loire Metropole Orders 20 Citadis Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20190 Angers Loire Métropole has ordered 20 Citadis trams from Alstom, which will enter service from 2022. These trams cost a total of almost 55 million euros, and are in addition to the 17 Citadis trams which began operating on line A in 2011. The new trams are earmarked for lines
RAIL UNIONS WELCOME LABOUR’S PLEDGE TO END DRIVER-ONLY TRAINS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Unions have welcomed a pledge by Labour to end the “discriminatory practice” of driver-only trains on the railways, guaranteeing there will be a second member of fully trained staff. Labour said the second member of staff will help with boarding and other duties during the journey so that older and disabled rail passengers
Rail unions welcome Labour party pledge to end driver-only trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Unions have welcomed a pledge by Labour to end the “discriminatory practice” of driver-only trains on the railways, guaranteeing there will be a second member of fully trained staff. Labour said the second member of staff will help with boarding and other duties during the journey so that older and disabled rail passengers
Painstaking restoration for Wickham trolley at Midsomer Norton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20190 A TYPE 27A MkIII gangers’ trolley (Wickham 7504) has had a thorough restoration at the Somerset & Dorset Railway, Midsomer Norton. When acquired it had been robbed of parts for the restoration of sister Wickham 7505 (Nos. PWM4302 and TR19) at Norden on the Swanage Railway. The Midsomer Norton vehicle
Industry Focus: AQSEPTENCE GROUP Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20190 RN: In 2017 then chief executive of Network Rail (UK) Mark Carne said to The Guardian newspaper that he had secured a pledge from the government that toilets on trains allowing raw sewage to be dumped on to the tracks were to be phased out by 2019 in favour of
A1 trust takes delivery of first new components for ‘V4’ project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20190 THE first new components for the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust’s (A1SLT) third new-build locomotive – Gresley ‘V4’ 2-6-2 No. 3403 – have been delivered to Darlington Locomotive Works ahead of the project’s formal launch next year. The £4,320 order for 12 tender spring hooks was placed with Unilathe of Stoke-on-Trent as part
14 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 FLIRT accepted NEW trains being built for Greater Anglia by Stadler have received their first approval from the Office of Rail and Road. The ORR has authorised the use of four-car bi-mode FLIRT units, although they can only start to carry passengers after a testing and commissioning programme has been completed.
Railway trespass victim backs safety drive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 A LONDON teenager who was seriously injured because he trespassed on the railway has been commended by Network Rail for being brave enough to lend his support to a railway safety drive. Inigo Sweeney-Lynch, 17, is backing Network Rail’s You vs. Train campaign to raise awareness of the risks which trespassers
BTP warns ‘trespass will not be tolerated’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20190 British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information following numerous railway trespass incidents on Sunday, May 5 as Flying Scotsman was operating on the national network. During the National Collection-owned locomotive’s journey across the East Midlands, a number of people illegally accessed the tracks near Burton on Trent and Tamworth attempting
‘No clear consensus’ for renationalisation angers RMT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 THE possibility of reviving British Rail appears to have been ruled out by Keith Williams, as he launched the second stage of the consultation which is part of his Rail Review for the DfT. Speaking in London at the Accelerate Rail conference, he said: ‘We asked passengers if changes to ownership