The Fast-Track to Future-Proof Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 With passengers demanding constant connections while they travel, and transport operators looking to leverage real-time operational data to and from their vehicles, there are an ever-increasing number of onboard devices and systems requiring connectivity. Ensuring that this connectivity is fast, reliable, robust and secure is key to assuring that the industry will be able to
Case Study: New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Overview For over 40 years, New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa has been manufacturing specialist machinery for the construction and maintenance of railway lines across Europe. Specialising in the design and production of everything from railway vehicles to on track machines. New Sorema Ferroviaria continues to manufacture unique machinery solutions for the constantly evolving
Avanti under new pressure amid calls for dividend reversal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have shown that Avanti West Coast paid £12 million to its owners FirstGroup and Trenitalia last year. The revelation has prompted calls from Labour for the money to be repaid to taxpayers in the light of Avanti’s poor performance in recent months,
What Makes Rail Networks Effective and Efficient? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: Looking at the ten US cities with the lowest number of trips per track mile, the following things stand out: A train every 15
An Introduction to Induction Heating Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 An Introduction to Induction Heating – How Does It Work and What Does It Do? It’s an age-old problem for anyone who works on vehicles: What can you do with a seized-up bolt? In most cases, the answer is heat. But if you’re still using an open flame to get heat into your
It Could, Let’s Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 It could, let’s be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week’s Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s ‘mini-budget’, which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
VR FleetCare Supplied City Transport Ltd with a Tunnel Cleaning Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point for the procurement of the new tunnel cleaning wagon; it is environmentally friendly as it is built on top of a recycled frame
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
Nomad Digital: Reflecting on InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 This September, the Nomad Digital team had the chance to connect in person by attending the biennial world leading transport technology trade fair InnoTrans after a four-year absence. Below, Gerald von Pok, Regional Sales Director, and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture, reflect on their time at the show, outline
Planning permission granted for restoration of Portishead line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 The project to rebuild the 18.5km railway to Portishead near Bristol has been given the green light by transport secretary Mark Harper, who has signed a Development Consent Order. In a letter published by National Infrastructure Planning, Mr Harper says he is ‘satisfied that the costs of the scheme have been
US: AECOM JV Selected for New Jersey’s GCL Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 AECOM’s South Jersey Transit Partners (SJTP) joint venture with STV Incorporated has been selected to provide engineering and project management services for the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) Light Rail project in New Jersey. The 18-mile corridor will restore passenger service on an existing rail line to improve connectivity in the region, providing
Infrastructure Upgrade to Enable Amtrak Services between Scranton and New York Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 The state of Pennsylvania is investing 3.7 million USD to enable Amtrak passenger rail services to run between Scranton and New York City via the Pocono Mountains and New Jersey. The funding from the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program is also expected to be matched with 3.7
Railway Inspection Robot Takes On Maintenance Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Intelligent Railway Inspection Robot Takes on Demanding Maintenance Challenges Railways are large infrastructures and are the prime mode of transportation in many countries. Operators of railway systems must regularly inspect railway tracks as part of maintaining their system as it is closely associated with passenger and cargo transportation. However, there are
Tallymatics Participates in GNSS Augmentation Webinar Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Tallymatics co-hosted a webinar titled, ‘Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Augmentation Technology: Out of the Box RTK, PPP-RTK from Concept to Realization’ on October 6, 2022. The webinar was hosted by GPS World and featured guest speakers Bruce Shields, Director of Tallymatics Group; Sunil Bisnath, Professor, Department of Earth and Space
High Voltage Growth & Expanding Markets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Metrology firm CoMech has the measure of the rail industry with plans for a new high-voltage laboratory and work with the universities of Derby and Loughborough. We talk to managing director Keith Pallet about real graft, financial control and high-voltage growth. It came as a shock to the management at CoMech when
A Year in Product Innovation Heading into APTA TRANSform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20220 The arrival of the APTA Transform conference in Seattle has us reflecting on the immense steps the transit industry has taken in the past year. Thinking back to last year’s APTA EXPO in November of 2021, the industry was struggling with the impacts of the pandemic and facing uncertainty over how
Navigating Transit Challenges and Opportunities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 A Conversation with Modaxo’s Paul Comfort on Navigating Today’s Transit Challenges and Opportunities The public transit sector is facing a time of transformation as agencies fight to bring riders back, address operator shortages, and adapt to new travel patterns. In this dynamic environment, agencies are seeking agility and efficiency to overcome
Cybersecurity for Railway Is a Minimum, Not a Plus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 If your railway telecoms and signaling infrastructure is a mix of historic existing equipment and new, modern technology, you are not alone! With typical product lifecycles of over 20 years and a planned move from GSM-R to FRMCS from 2026, today’s railways face several challenges when it comes to detecting and
Automatic Train Control Installed on Toronto Transit Line 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20220 The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has announced that automatic train control (ATC) signalling is now operational on Line 1 of the city’s subway network. This upgrade aims to bring improved service and reduced operating costs. The TTC’s modernised Automatic Train Control (ATC) signalling system is now fully operational on Line 1 © TTC Toronto
Emeg® Group’s InnoTrans Round-up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 The Emeg team is back in the UK and reflecting on a very successful trip to Berlin for InnoTrans 2022 at the Messe Berlin Expo Centre. The 4-day event is easily Europe’s biggest and most prestigious exhibition and conference for the international transport industry – anyone who’s anyone in global rail
Southeastern timetable changes criticised by watchdog Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 Southeastern is abolishing First Class when its new timetable comes into force in December. The operator has revealed that compared to 2019, before the Covid pandemic, it is now carrying 56 per cent of its former weekday peak passenger totals, 77 per cent of weekday off-peak and 90 per cent of
Remain Vigilant against Adverse Weather Conditions with Yeltech’s IPHT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Remain Vigilant against Adverse Weather Conditions with Yeltech’s IPHT Yeltech‘s IPHT (Intelligent Points Heating Transformer) controls the energy to the strip heaters that are dependent on the local weather conditions. Using Yeltech’s smart heating technology, the IPHT can accurately monitor and heat switch points individually, ensuring that the switches operate exceptionally, in
Does Your Workshop Equipment Have the Right Safety Features? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 We’re all about safety in the workshop here at Totalkare. And we’re proud to say that our equipment is some of the safest around in the marketplace today. But not every workshop knows what they’re missing — and if you’re overdue an upgrade, you might not be aware of all the
Railway AC/AC Variable Frequency Drives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Railway VFDs: Moving Forward with New Solutions Variable frequency drives (VFD) allow us to control and regulate the AC rotational motor speed and torque by varying motor input frequency and voltage are usually placed between the power supply and the motor. Electric motors are present in thousands of applications and allow the operation
6 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Yeltech’s IPHT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 6 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Yeltech’s IPHT Yeltech‘s Eco-track Intelligent Points Heating Transformer (IPHT) is a temperature control system that could save the railway industry up to 50% on the energy currently being used on switch heating systems. Why should you be using Yeltech’s IPHT? Energy saving of up to 50%
RAILSOFT – Supporting Virtually All Railway Processes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 RAILSOFT is railway ERP class platform having over 60 modules for comprehensive management of a railway enterprise (small, medium and large companies) available in various language versions. New software versions are delivered to the system (as part of the Maintenance service), which introduce updates to changes in regulations and new functionalities
Avanti restores some services, but pressure continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Avanti West Coast is restoring some of the trains which were withdrawn last month, but one group of business leaders and politicians is calling for its government contract to be withdrawn. Avanti said there would be further improvements in December. For now, AWC is adding back 70 services a week on
ZF Expands connect@rail to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-Tread Wear Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 ZF Expands [email protected] to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-Tread Wear Feature allows predictive maintenance of trainsMonitoring function ensures more safety, efficiency and comfortVolume production application successful: Cooperation with DB Regio Baden-Württemberg to be extended ZF is expanding its condition monitoring system for rail vehicles, [email protected], to include a new function for wheel-tread
HS2 sites protected by controversial High Court decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 The High Court has granted an ‘extensive’ injunction to HS2 Ltd, which will make disrupting construction work or entering HS2 sites without permission a potential contempt of court. Jail sentences can be given in contempt cases. Mr Justice Julian Knowles, sitting in Birmingham, said the terms of the injunction struck ‘a
Meet VR FleetCare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Finland is a small but efficient northern country that is home to many world-class companies. Their competitive advantages have included high-level expertise, customer insight, co-operation, and the courage to do things in new ways. VR FleetCare is a provider of rail fleet maintenance and lifecycle services that is on its way
Save Energy with Yeltech’s Intelligent Points Heating Transformer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Save Energy with Yeltech’s Intelligent Points Heating Transformer Yeltech‘s Eco-track Intelligent Points Heating Transformer (IPHT) is a temperature control system that could save the railway industry up to 50% on the energy currently being used on switch heating systems. Using Yeltech’s smart heating technology, the IPHT can accurately monitor and heat switch
Innovative Track Warning System // ZÖLLNER & SYSTRA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 Innovative Track Warning System for ETCS Level 2 lines ZÖLLNER Signal and French Partner SYSTRA have developed a warning system using train traffic information from the communication between RBC and the Interlocking. This solution can be installed on ETCS Level2 lines without modifying existing signalling infrastructure. Operational Efficiency and Simplicity of Deployment The
How to Prevent Loosening of Fasteners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Reliable and durable fastening is every manufacturer’s dream. From manufacturing to transport, from electronics to architecture, there are countless applications where fasteners ensure the proper functioning and safety of a device or structure. Developing increasingly reliable and durable fasteners is Specialinsert’s goal © Specialinsert srl However, safety can sometimes be compromised by problems such as loosening,
Join Sqills at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Join Sqills at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin Sqills, part of Siemens as of last year, is pleased to announce we will be present at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin held from September 20th to 23rd. The Siemens Mobility motto for InnoTrans 2022 is ‘Destination Digital’ and the Sqills team will be there to
NEXCOM’s Applications of Advanced Transportation Computer Technology at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 NEXCOM’s Applications of Advanced Transportation Computer Technology at InnoTrans 2022 After 4 years, NEXCOM is hyped to highlight the strengths of its mobile computing solutions and domain know-how, with the aim to strengthen public safety, infotainment, and security, NEXCOM will showcase its Video Surveillance Solution, Passenger Infotainment Solution, and Edge AI
First EffiShunter 1000 for Trainport Norway Leaves CZ Loko Plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 CZ Loko has dispatched the first of five EffiShunter 1000 locomotives ordered by Trainpoint Norway from its Jihlava plant. Now on its way to Sweden – the 20th country CZ Loko has exported to – the locomotive is scheduled to enter operation early next year. EffiShunter 1000 locomotive for Trainpoint Norway. The four-axle
Albin Group Aquires Gobius Sensor Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Albin Group Marine AB, specialist in pumps and pump solutions, is proud to announce its August 2022 acquisition of the well renowned and world’s leading manufacturer of tank monitoring systems, Gobius Sensor Technology AB. The acquisition provides Albin Group Marine AB with the ownership of all Gobius brands and its patents,
Emergency Warning Board (EWB) Charging Stands from Yeltech Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Emergency Warning Board (EWB) Charging Stands from Yeltech Yeltech love their EWB stand chargers and so do their customers! The stand can store up to 4 small and/or large lightweight Emergency Warning Boards (EWBs), ensuring that the smart boards are always available and reliably charged. They will support faster response times for
1.4 Billion in Funding to Improve US Rail Infrastructure and Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has announced the availability of over 1.4 billion USD (1.39bn EUR) in consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement (CRISI) grant funding. This figure is more than triple the funding from previous years thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The CRISI Programme is overseen by the
Textile Manufacturer Camira Showcases Revolutionary Digital Print at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 Textile Manufacturer Camira Showcases Revolutionary Digital Print at Innotrans In a year in which the company celebrates its 200-year anniversary in transport textiles, Camira has signalled its commitment to remaining at the forefront of the industry with the introduction of the innovative Camira Print. Camira Print © Camira Fabrics Perfectly complementing the manufacturer’s renowned
Verified and Reliable Temperature Sensors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 We would like to let you in on what happens to temperature sensors before they are packaged and shipped to you. After manufacturing, all temperature sensors are labelled with their own unique identification code and the entire batch is put into cycling chambers. In the chambers, the sensors undergo 7 to
First JNA-X Box Wagon Rolls Off Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 The first JNA-X Box Wagon prototype has rolled off Greenbrier’s production line in Romania. Porterbrook, GB Railfreight and Greenbrier shared the first picture of the brand new JNA-X Box Wagon © Porterbrook The wagon, which is fitted with track-friendly bogies, has been designed to optimise the unladen weight, volume capacity and payload and
UK: New Freight Route Opens Up in North Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 The Llandudno Junction freight yard in Wales is back in use following extensive renovation work. The yard, which had been unused for several years, has undergone track repairs, points refurbishment and removal of vegetation in order to enable trains to once again travel into and out of the site. The site
Netskrt Launches First-of-its-Kind Edgecasting Solution with LNER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 Netskrt Launches First-of-its-Kind Edgecasting Solution with LNER, Eliminating Bandwidth Bottlenecks Today, free Wi-Fi networks are available almost everywhere, but as soon as people connect their devices and start streaming content, the network often can’t keep up, even with just a few dozen devices connected. Surprisingly, there are many places in the
Smart Rail Safety with Yeltech’s Real Time Trespass Detection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Smart Rail Safety with Yeltech’s Real Time Trespass Detection Developed from technology widely deployed on large rail networks, Yeltech‘s modular trespass detection system integrates a range of sensors together with AI classification algorithms to reliably detect potentially life-threatening or disruptive trespass incidents. Key Benefits: AI capability executed in the camera, no need
Railway will be open for business over holiday weekend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20220 Network Rail has reminded passengers that the ‘vast majority’ of the rail network will be open for business as usual this August Bank Holiday weekend. However, upgrades costing a total of £90 million are being carried out, which means some routes will be affected by engineering possessions. Network Rail added
First of Etihad Rail’s New Fleet Arrives in the UAE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 The first batches of Etihad Rail’s new fleet of locomotives and wagons have arrived in the UAE. Etihad Rail’s new locomotive fleet offloading at UAE port © Etihad Rail Once construction is completed, the new fleet will operate across the entire UAE National Rail Network, increasing its capacity to more than 60 million
DAMM Wins Pune Metro Line 3 and Continues the Success within Public Transportation in India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 DAMM Wins Pune Metro Line 3 and Continues the Success within Public Transportation in India We are proud to announce that the DAMM TetraFlex® TETRA radio communication solution has been selected for the new, prestigious state-of-the-art Pune Metro Rail Line 3 Project by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). Having
How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Nomad Digital: How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for
Come See Our Orange Air Conditioner at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Orange (AC) – Take the Heat off with 32,000 BTU Cool Reliability Patented, non-inverted, 72 VDC, 32,000 BTU A/C that fits in any locomotive. It comes as a complete kit and it is an independent system. The Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology works like the accelerator in a car, by matching the
Smart Trespassing System: All Your Security Needs under One Roof Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Smart Trespassing System: All Your Security Needs under One Roof Our smart trespassing system is a low-cost solution that can be deployed in remote or challenging locations to reliably monitor and report rail trespassing. Potential use cases for the camera include: Trespass & person on track prevention/monitoringOnboard behaviour monitoringAssistance for wheelchair usersFly tipping
Deutsche Bahn Is Adding 1000 Service Staff on Its Long-Distance Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it is adding 1,000 new employees to its service team for its long-distance services. 750 of these will be new guards and service staff in on-board gastronomy on the ICE and IC trains. 100 team members will be added to assist passengers on-board the trains. Lastly, 130
CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Austin’s CapMetro has been a leader in transit technology for years, first as an early adopter of real-time passenger information and recently with a project to expand Swiftly’s Onboard App to their full fleet of 500 buses. Austin has experienced unique
Explore the ‘World of Freight’ in the Heart of Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 Explore the ‘World of Freight’ in the Heart of Europe 12—13 October 2022 – PVA Expo, Praha CZ After the successful launch of the ‘World of Freight’ supply chain events in the CEE region at WOF Expo Bratislava 2021 and WOF Summit Vienna 2022, WOF Expo Prague is approaching fast this coming
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
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Bender’s RS4 Tier 1 Intelligent Insulation Monitoring System Gains Network Rail Approval Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s RS4 Tier 1 intelligent insulation monitoring system for use across the UK rail network, to meet Tier 1, 2 and 3 requirements of NR/L2/SIGELP/27725. Developed collaboratively with Network Rail in response to standard NR/L2/SIGELP/27725, the RS4
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
UK: Record-Breaking Heatwave Leads to Launch of Resilience Taskforce Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Off the back of Europe’s latest record-breaking heatwave, Network Rail has commissioned a new resilience taskforce. This taskforce will investigate and make recommendations on how the UK railway can develop its resilience to extreme weather conditions. Network Rail launches resilience taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave © Network Rail The review will look at
Rail restrictions remain in wake of heatwave Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Trains are still affected today by the extremely hot weather over the past two days. Both the West and East Coast Main Lines were damaged by the heat, partly because a fire alongside the ECML at Sandy in Bedfordshire spread on to the line, burning out signalling cables and equipment.
Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Not All Real-Time Passenger Information Is Created Equal There’s little question in the transit industry about the value of providing Real-time Passenger Information (RTPI) to passengers. RTPI has been found to increase ridership, reduce perception of wait time, and even make passengers feel safer. Today, the
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,
Three Components of a Connected Rail Ecosystem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Three Components of a Connected Rail Ecosystem By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader – Power Systems With 200 billion Internet of Things (IoT) objects humankind has today1, connectivity is embedded at every aspect of our lives. When it comes to connectivity within the transportation sector, highway vehicles such as cars, trucks and
Come See INPS Group at InnoTrans Hall 8.2 Booth 480 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Offering Unique Solutions to the Rail Industry With the ever changing evolution of transportation especially in rail, engage with a company that addresses your current and future needs. INPS Group is a global supplier to the industry. With operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, we serve both the domestic and international markets.
A Lookahead to Rail Live 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Rail Live is a key event in the industry calendar, with delegates from across the UK rail sector heading to Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire, for an action packed two days full of exhibitions, panels, insights, collaboration hubs and more. The 3Squared team have always enjoyed attending Rail Live over
Globe Scott Motors’ Electric Point Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Introducing Globe Scott Motors’ (GSM) electric point machines, which can be used across all types of traction, track gauges, rail types, points and crossings. Safety and reliability in railway transportation have always been GSM’s deepest purpose. Having worked in the industry for more than 20 years, GSM understands the importance of
RMT calls for resolution to dispute before rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 The RMT has called for a face-to-face meeting with transport secretary Grant Shapps and chancellor Rishi Sunak before rail strikes start next week. The railways will be disrupted for three days when workers from Network Rail and 13 train operating companies take to picket lines in their dispute over pay and
Wanted: ? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 How do you tender a technology that you do not even know yet? Together with SBB, RUBI Railtec is using two innovative methods. Nothing less than the future safety of Swiss rail traffic is at stake. SBB’s existing partnership contracts for interlockings are coming to an end. Interlockings are the brains
Union Pacific Joins RailPulse’s Campaign to Broaden GPS Use in US Freight Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad has joined RailPulse, becoming the coalition’s seventh member. Rob Hodgkins (License) The company joins founding members GATX, Genesee & Wyoming, Norfolk Southern, TrinityRail, Watco and The Greenbrier Companies. RailPulse was formed in 2020. Its aim is to broaden the use of telematics technologies such as GPS across the US freight
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
HS2: Construction Begins on UK’s Longest Railway Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20220 Construction of the Colne Valley Viaduct has now started, overseen by HS2’s main works contractor Align JV – a Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick consortium. Once complete, the viaduct will be the UK’s longest railway bridge. Construction starts on the Colne Valley Viaduct with the launch of a giant
On Track for Greater Automation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 On Track for Greater Automation By Karsten Oberle , Head of Rail Business at Nokia Across the railway sector, the trend to digitalise operations continues to gather steam. It is driving the automation of processes and operations and improving efficiencies, costs and safety. Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, 5G, edge clouds,
Discover a Myriad of Intel-ligent AI Edge Vehicular Computing Options Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 Discover a Myriad of Intel-ligent AI Edge Vehicular Computing Options For users in the transportation industry who want to unleash the power of AI in their computing systems, yet are also most comfortable with using Intel-based solutions, NEXCOM’s Mobile Computing Solutions group brings you Movidius’ Myriad™-X-enhanced transportation computing solutions: the ATC 8010-7B, nROK/VTC 6222-IMIoT, nROK 7252-IMIoT, and
Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System In a new strategic partnership, Switchio, a division of the Czech-based Monet+, and Canadian company Enghouse Transportation, a division of Enghouse Systems, have secured a contract to bring contactless EMV payments to public transit in California. The tender was
Pandrol’s Team Deliver Bespoke Aluminothermic Welding Training Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Pandrol recently held nearly two weeks’ worth of training for KAI, Indonesia’s public rail operator, running from the 22nd – 31st March. The purpose of the training was to deliver an overview of each of Pandrol’s Aluminothermic Track Welding processes, which involves casting molten steel at a temperature exceeding 3,500˚F (1,950
Why Global Rail Operators Need to Harness Cloud & Disruptive Tech Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 As Gold Sponsors of Middle East Rail 2022 in Abu Dhabi, we were given the opportunity to present our thoughts on ‘Why global rail operators need to harness disruptive tech’. Our short webinar presentation is so full of insights and valuable takeaways about cloud technology in the rail industry that we wanted to
Top Takeaways from the State of Public Transit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Swiftly: Top Takeaways from the State of Public Transit 2022 Every year we publish our State of Public Transit to get a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges facing the transit industry. This year, we analyzed millions of data points and conducted an in-depth survey of transit professionals to dig into
Meet Skeleton’s Grid Experts at EES Munich on 11-13 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 The Electrical Energy Storage exhibition in Munich, Germany, kicks off a busy trade fair season for Skeleton’s energy storage experts. You’ll find Tony Moberg, Sales Director for grid, and Adrian Vivar Garcia, one of our Application Engineers, on location in Munich from the 11th to the 13th of May. Skeleton will be discussing their supercapacitor
Ensure Continuity of Your Railway Ecosystem with Evolving Software Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Ensure Continuity and Increase Resilience of Your PIS with Televic GSP Software Services Frequent updates reduce maintenance duration and risk and increase time on the tracks. Just like mechanical parts, software also requires regular maintenance, in the form of patches and updates. A maintained passenger information system (PIS), hosted in the
Politicians clash in wake of Elizabeth Line announcement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 The announcement by Transport for London that services are set to start on the central section of the Elizabeth Line on 24 May has been followed by a protest from transport secretary Grant Shapps, who is accusing the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan of breaking election rules. The news of the
An Insight into the RIA Innovation Conference 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Earlier this week, this year’s RIA Innovation Conference was held in Nottingham, with the rail industry coming out in force for the hotly anticipated event. After two years of online and hybrid events, it was a fantastic opportunity for 3Squared to meet with friends and colleagues from across the industry. Representing 3Squared at
Railway metal thefts in Yorkshire have cost �280k Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Network Rail has revealed that thefts of signalling cables, other electric wires and metal equipment from the railway in South Yorkshire, including areas such as Rotherham, Sheffield and Aldwarke, have cost taxpayers over £280,000 since April 2021. Trains have been delayed by a total of 89 hours over the last year,
Torque Tools: 7 Safety Tips You Absolutely Need to Know Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 When you’re running a workshop, safety is a top priority. And that’s true no matter what kind of job you’re working on. So to help you keep your teams and your tools safe, we’ve put together some simple safety tips for working with torque tools – from maintenance and storage to
Alstom Wins DFW APM Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract to provide operations and maintenance services for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) automated people mover (APM) system for the next 10 years. The Skylink APM system at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport © Alstom This is a continuation of the partnership between the two organisations, which
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
FreiLacke: Complete Solutions for Composites Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 From materials to coatings, FreiLacke offers everything from a single source From seat buckets and vehicle accessories to power distribution boxes and rotor blades, the triumphant march of glass-fibre and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics has continued unabated for decades and their applications keep increasing. The main reason for this success are the
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.
South Africa: Siemens Mobility Completes Germiston Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20220 Work to resignal Germiston station complex, one of the busiest railway junctions in Africa, has now been completed by Siemens Mobility, marking the end of a major three-year project. Gauteng rail corridors future-proofed as Siemens Mobility completes massive Germiston resignalling project © Siemens Mobility This work is part of the wider Gauteng Resignalling
On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 On track: Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex / Infrarail 2022, setting out the roadmap for progress. Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK.
Working Outdoors – What Should You Consider When Choosing Safety Glasses? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Working Outdoors – What Should You Consider When Choosing Safety Glasses? It is common knowledge that sunlight has impact on the eye. While we wear sunglasses on a hot and sunny day, or smoked ski goggles while on the slope, the same should apply while working outdoor. Though it is not the
A Powder Coating That Makes Plastics Conductive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 It is still considered a challenge to provide plastics with a high-performance powder coating. Thanks to a special pigmentation, the new UR 1967 conductive primer from FreiLacke makes their surfaces conductive, which means that they can be coated with the same material as metals. As a result, UR 1967 perfectly complements
Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Coming Together for the First Time in London! Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK. Taking place from 10–12 May 2022 at Olympia London, the
How IoT-Based Solutions Address Rail System Monitoring Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Safety is the number one priority for any rail operator. But ensuring the integrity of a rail network can be an enormous challenge for any track operator. Tackling this problem using Internet of Things (IoT) technologies was the subject of an on-demand Worldsensing webinar, available to watch now. The webinar shows how rail
Powering Freight’s Destination to Zero Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Powering Freight’s Destination to Zero This month, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and Knoxville Locomotive Works, Inc. (KLW) announced the next step in Tier 4 locomotive repower programs. Building on successful sales of KLW EPA Tier 4 certified and CARB verified locomotives across the U.S., KLW has recently completed the remanufacture of
7 Practical Torque Tool Tips for Better Accuracy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 No matter how good your tools are, you won’t get results if they’re not used properly. That’s especially true when it comes to torque tools – precise equipment that needs calibration, adjustment, and a careful control of the settings and forces applied. Totalkare’s Torque Tool Tips © Totalkare Ltd But it’s not just a
Has COVID-19 Accelerated the Transition to Contactless Payments in Public Transportation? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Has COVID-19 Accelerated the Transition to Contactless Payments in Public Transportation? Switchio discusses the advantages of contactless payments and looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the public transportation sector closer to fully embracing digital ticketing systems. Can Contactless Payments Help Prevent the Spread of Infectious Diseases? From ticket machine touchscreens, tickets,
Totalkare Podcast: How to Make Inspection Pits Safe for Your Workers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 There’s been a lot of misunderstanding about inspection pits over the years. Despite the huge strides forward in technology and safety measures, some people are still stuck with the same out-dated image of what working in a pit is like. They think of a dark underground space with crumbling walls and a
How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Power to Passenger Trains: How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Hydrogen fuel cells are recognised as one of the keys to a carbon-neutral future, and that future is now. Powering a passenger train with hydrogen. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but in Europe, this is
Scotland: First Rails of Levenmouth Rail Link Are Laid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Progress on the Levenmouth Rail Link is moving ahead of plan as preparatory work at Thornton Junction North provided an early opportunity to put down the first new sections of rail. First rails laid on Levenmouth Rail Link project © Network Rail In total, 19 kilometres of double track will be installed to
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