AUS: Alstom to Supply First ETCS System for The Wave Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20260 Alstom has secured a contract to design, supply, test and commission its ONVIA Control ETCS Level 2 trackside signalling system for Sector 1 North along Queensland’s new Sunshine Coast line. The contract, which has been valued at 69 million EUR (114 million AUD) and is the first tranche of a larger
Australia: New Bogie Workshop Opens in Tallawong Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20260 A brand-new train bogie overhaul workshop has opened at Tallawong, Western Sydney. The workshop has been purpose build to provide the heavy maintenance capabilities required to keep metro trains up to running standard, whilst also creating 20 new skilled jobs. The new, state-of-the-art bogie workshop will primarily support Sydney Metro trainsets © Sydney
Tenders Issued for Development of High Speed Rail Connecting Newcastle–Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20260 Over 700 people representing roughly 250 organisations and 17 countries have attended a major industry briefing in Newcastle, Australia, that saw two milestone train and tunnel tenders issued as part of the development of the country’s new High Speed Rail system between Newcastle and Sydney. Aiming to connecting the two cities
Alstom Delivers First Electric X’trapolis 2.0 Train for Service in Melbourne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 Alstom has delivered the very first X’trapolis 2.0 train into passenger service in Melbourne, Australia. The first of an initial 300 million EUR order for 25 trains placed by the Victorian Government; the train was manufactured locally by Alstom at its Dandenong and Ballarat manufacturing sites. The train has been developed in
All Aboard: The Future of Australia’s Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20260 In 2026, Australia’s rail infrastructure landscape could be considered to be in something of a major transitional state. With a wide number of major construction projects currently underway, the country is gradually expanding access to vital networks to reach each and every corner of the map. From freight to High Speed
Australia: Webuild Signs Yurringa Energy Contract for SRL East Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20260 Webuild (as part of Terra Verde Joint Venture (TVJV)) has announced that the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East Project has signed its largest First Nations business partnership to-date – a social procurement contract with Yurringa Energy for the supply of renewable energy. The contract marks a major milestone for TVJV in
Australia: Renewable Energy Deal to Power NSW Trains and Buses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20260 Transport for NSW has signed a 1.9 billion AUD renewable energy agreement with Snowy Energy to power New South Wales’ entire public transport system, including trains, metro, buses and light rail. The agreement is expected t0 cut 130 million AUD from the power bill of its public transport network, providing cost-of-living
Two Firms Shortlisted for Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 Package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 Two multinational construction groups have been shortlisted for the final major works package of the Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 project, marking a further step in the development of the West Footscray to Albion rail upgrade. The project is intended to simplify the rail junction between West Footscray and Albion while
Australia: Two TBMs Delivered to Suburban Rail Loop’s Eastern Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20260 Webuild has announced the delivery of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East development site in Burwood. Assembly of the TBMs has now begun, with tunnelling set to commence later this year as the machines travel from Burwood towards the Glen Waverley station box. The two TBMs
Excavation Work Completed on Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of carving work on the twin tunnels from Westmead to Hunter Street in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Jessie smashed through solid rock into the future Hunter Street Station following a 34-month-long programme of
Excavation Work Completed on Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of carving work on the twin tunnels from Westmead to Hunter Street in Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD). Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Jessie smashed through solid rock into the future Hunter Street Station following a 34-month-long programme of
Work Underway on Stations for Melbourne Airport Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 Early designs for major new rail infrastructure linked to Melbourne Airport have been released, outlining a significant transformation of stations and tracks across the city’s west in the first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project. The plans focus on the West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade, a 4.1 billion AUD
Australia Begins Development for Newcastle–Sydney High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 The Australian Government has announced the start of development for Australia’s proposed high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney. The scheme forms part of the government’s wider high-speed rail programme and plans to connect Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney with reduced journey times. Current plans indicate travel between Newcastle and
AECOM and WSP to Provide Detailed Design Services for Sydney Metro West Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20260 AECOM and WSP have been appointed to deliver detailed design services for the Sydney Metro West Linewide Systems package, working with project lead and contractor John Holland. Sydney Metro West is a major rail infrastructure project linking Parramatta and the Sydney central business district. The line is intended to increase rail
Melbourne Welcomes Big Switch on Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel has officially welcomed its first peak hour commuters, with the Big Switch now having turned on extra services for the dedicated Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines. Thus far; more than 800,000 passengers have visited the new stations, and trains have travelled over 64,000 kilometres through the tunnel since
Hitachi to Supply Advanced Technologies for Sydney Metro West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20260 Hitachi Rail has announced receipt of a significant new contract to supply advanced technologies for the Sydney Metro West project, an infrastructure plan which aims to connect Greater Parramatta to the Sydney Central Business District (CBD) via a new 24-kilometre underground metro line. Hitachi Rail will provide all Central Control Systems
Sydney Metro Train Completes Inaugural Journey on M1 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Sydney Metro has celebrated the completion of the first trip along the entire length of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line from Tallawong to Bankstown. The inaugural journey saw a Metro train stop at all 31 stations on the 66-kilometre route, hitting speeds of 100 km/h on the new section
Four Major Contracts Awarded to Progress Sydney Metro West Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20260 Sydney Metro has awarded a set of four large contracts to companies aiding in the development of the city’s Sydney Metro West project. The four contracts concern the delivery of track, installation of rail systems, construction of maintenance facilities, design, rolling stock and more. Four major contracts have now been awarded development
Sydney Metro’s Crows Nest Station Named Best Rail/Transit Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20250 Sydney Metro’s Crows Nest Station has been awarded Best Rail/Transit Project at the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Projects competition. The award showcases the collaborative efforts of both Sydney Metro and the Crows Nest Design Consortium (CNDC) in delivering a station that aims to serve generations to come. The station was designed
$8.8 Billion Suburban Rail Loop East Contract Awarded in Melbourne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20250 The Suburban Rail Loop Authority has awarded a 4.9 billion EUR (8.8 billion AUD) contract for the Suburban Rail Loop East (SRL East) in Melbourne to the TransitLinX Alliance. The alliance brings together John Holland, KBR, WSP, RATP Dev and Alstom. SRL East forms the first stage of the Victorian Government’s
Sydney Metro West: TBMs Betty and Dorothy Begin Their Ascent to the Surface Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20250 The retrieval of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Betty and Dorothy has begun following their journey to construct part of the tunnels making up the Sydney Metro West project. The two TBMs carved out tunnels departed from Sydney Olympic Park, excavated through Parramatta, and arrived at Westmead in September and October respectively. A
Ensuring Accessibility and Safety: How Portaramp Meets PRM TSI and NTSN Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 Travel should be safe and accessible for everyone — including passengers with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, older people, or anyone who finds boarding trains difficult. Rail operators around the world must ensure that all passengers can travel safely and independently. Accessibility and safety standards for rail systems are defined by: PRM TSI (Technical
Delivering Accessibility Innovation for Alstom – Across Continents Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20250 Portaramp is proud to share another world-class accessibility solution, delivered in partnership with Alstom, one of the global leaders in modern rail transport. Our teams have worked together on numerous projects over the years, and this latest challenge highlights the strength of that ongoing collaboration. Alstom’s team in India approached us
Sydney Metro West: TBM Dorothy Completes Journey to Westmead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 Tunnelling for the western end of the Sydney Metro West project is officially complete following the entrance of tunnel boring machine (TBM) Dorothy at Westmead metro station. The 1200-tonne machine is one of the first autonomous TBMs to be used in Australia. TBM Dorothy has completed its journey following its arrival at
Alstom Celebrates Completion of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20250 Alstom has celebrated the completion of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project as it officially opens for service. The company was responsible for the design and delivery of the line’s CBTC system – the first of its kind in Australia. Alstom both designed and delivered the project’s CBTC system © Alstom Alstom’s Urbalis Flo CBTC system
Jacobs & Arcadis to Oversee Transformation of South East Queensland Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 Jacobs, in a joint venture with Arcadis, has been selected by the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland (TMR) to ensure quality and compliance during design and construction for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project. The project aims to transform South East Queensland’s rail network by expanding capacity
Hitachi Rail Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation at AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 Hitachi Rail has reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of mobility across Australia during the opening keynote of AusRAIL PLUS 2025. With more than 650 workers based across its sites in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney; Hitachi Rail is currently actively working to deploy ETCS Level 2 within the Cross River Rail
Sydney Metro West Hits New Milestone with Darling Harbour Passing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 The Sydney Metro West line has hit another major milestone as tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Jessie and Ruby have now passed the deepest point of their journey below Darling Harbour – roughly 35-metres below the water’s surface. This journey is the second dive under the harbour for Jessie and Ruby since
Nomad Digital Extends Operations and Maintenance Agreement with Queensland Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20250 Nomad Digital, leading specialists in transport connectivity solutions has secured an extended Operations and Maintenance agreement with Queensland Rail to support and maintain an extensive range of onboard connectivity solutions. Photo Credit: Queensland Rail © Nomad Digital The agreement will see Nomad Digital provide specialist support services for a period of five years
AUS: Alstom Celebrates Opening of Maidstone Tram Depot & Arrival of New Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20250 Alstom has marked a major milestone for Melbourne’s tram network with the opening of its new Maidstone tram depot, as well as the arrival of the first set of G Class Trams manufactured at the company’s Dandenong site. The new vehicles will join the city’s existing fleet – 75% of which
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2025 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20250 This issue coincides with AusRAIL PLUS 2025, the largest rail event in the Asia-Pacific region, taking place this November in Melbourne. As always, the Australasian Railway Association is bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across the industry – from passenger and freight operators to infrastructure suppliers and policymakers. With more than
TBM Betty Completes First Tunnel at Western End of Sydney Metro West Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20250 The Sydney Metro West Line has hit a new milestone as tunnel boring machine (TBM) Betty has reached a cavern deep beneath the Westmead, completing work to excavate the first tunnel at the western end of the 24-kilometre line. With the completion of the tunnel; the project has now reached 93%
Final Stretch of Tunnelling for Sydney Metro West Underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20250 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Ruby has begun the last stage of tunnelling for the Sydney Metro West line, a project that will increase rail capacity between Parramatta and central Sydney. At the start of September, the 1,100-tonne machine set off on its 1.1-kilometre drive from Pyrmont to the planned Hunter Street
Queensland Government Cancels Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20250 The Queensland Government has confirmed it will not proceed with Stage 4 of the Gold Coast Light Rail (GCLR4) project, following a review that identified overwhelming local opposition. Instead, the government will prioritise enhanced bus services and commission a multi-modal transport study for the wider region. Gold Coast Light Rail © Keolis The independent
Sydney Metro City Marks First Year of Passenger Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20250 Sydney Metro has marked the first anniversary of services on its City section, reporting strong passenger uptake and measurable changes in travel patterns across the metropolitan network. Between August 2024 and July 2025, more than 66.8 million passenger journeys were made on the M1 Northwest & Bankstown Line, which now runs
Platform Installation Underway on Sydney Metro Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20250 Work is now underway to install platforms at six new metro stations on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line. Metro platforms are already in place at Bradfield Station, whilst the island platform at the Airport Terminal Station is now roughly 50% complete. Platform installation forms a key milestone for the
Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches 90% Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 Tunnelling for the Sydney Metro West project has reached 90% completion following the arrival of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the metro station site in Parramatta. Whilst TBM Dorothy reached the station site last week; TBM Betty has already begun its final stretch of tunnel excavation to Westmead following its
Australia: Preparations Begin for Sunshine Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20250 Geotechnical investigations have begun as part of preparations for major improvements at Sunshine Station in the west of Melbourne. Crews on-site have commenced both the testing of soil and locating of underground utilities which are set to inform both the design and construction of two new platforms at Sunshine Station. Crews on-site
Sydney Metro: Bankstown Station Reaches 80% Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 The first major transport interchange in southwest Sydney is beginning to take shape as the conversion of Bankstown Station has reached 80% completion. Converted as part of the Sydney Metro project, the work has seen more than 100 people on-site each day delivering upgrades to bring the century-old station up to
Australia: Construction Begins for SRL TBM Launch Site in Clarinda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 Construction work has begun on the new Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) as preparations get underway for a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch site in Clarinda, Melbourne. The machines are set to arrive on site later this year, with excavation expected to begin on the SRL’s East tunnels soon after. The machines are
Sydney Metro West: Excavation Complete for Hunter Street Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of the excavation process of the new Hunter Street metro station cavern. The excavation, which has been in process for the last 20 months and called for a team of 57 workers, has resulted in a tunnel that
IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 Work to construct six new stations for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line is progressing, with final designs for each station now confirmed. The designs aim to reflect the natural and cultural characteristics of the Cumberland Plain while supporting a strong sense of place and community connection across Western
Sydney Metro: Track Laying Begins at Luddenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Construction for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is well underway as the first tracks have been laid at Luddenham. The first portion of track has been installed north of a new rail bridge set to carry metro services over the yet-to-be-constructed M12 motorway, with track laying
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Albanese Government Pledges $1 Billion for Rail Connections in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20250 The Albenese Government has announced a 1 billion AUD investment into a future rail connection between Leppington and the new Bradfield City Centre, joining the new Western Sydney International Airport to Sydney’s south western side. The connection, which was previously shelved under the Coalition Government in 2014 due to cuts in
Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Delayed to 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20250 Sydney Metro has provided an update on the conversion of its Southwest railway line, announcing a delay into 2026. The operator has cited project complexity due to industrial action placing pressure on all construction and testing programmes as the reason for the scheme’s later completion date. The operator has cited project complexity
Work Underway on Melbourne Airport Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20250 The first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project is set to commence, bringing major changes to the rail network around Sunshine Station. These upgrades will facilitate the future rail link to the airport and the electrification of the Melton line. Spanning more than six kilometres from West Footscray to Albion,
Go-Ahead to Expand Rail Operations into Australia and New Zealand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20250 Go-Ahead has established a new office in Melbourne to explore rail opportunities in Australia and New Zealand. The company aims to apply its experience in managing large and complex rail operations to potential projects in the region. Go-Ahead is already a significant rail operator in the UK and the Nordics, overseeing
Prototype of New Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20250 A full-scale prototype of the new metro train for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line has been unveiled. The model provides a representation of the train’s design and layout ahead of its introduction on the new 23-kilometre metro line in Greater Western Sydney. A prototype of the new metro train
$1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20240 The Terra Verde joint venture, led by Webuild, has signed a 1.7 billion AUD contract to design and build part of a suburban rail loop in Melbourne, Australia. The scope of this Tunnels North contract covers two parallel tunnels, each nearly 10 kilometres long as part of the Suburban Rail Loop
Final TBM Launched for Sydney Metro West Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20240 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Ruby has begun work on the final section of the Sydney Metro West project, launching from The Bays to carve out a 2.3-kilometre twin railway tunnel beneath Sydney Harbour. The tunnel will connect Sydney’s western suburbs to the city centre, complementing the efforts of TBM Jessie, which
InnoTrans IN PICTURES: Hyundai Rotem’s Mariyung Fleet for NSW Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20240 The new Mariyung fleet of intercity trains for New South Wales, Australia, will operate between Sydney and the Central Coast and Newcastle, the Blue Mountains, and the South Coast. These electric trains are being lauded for their accessibility with dedicated space for wheelchairs and accessible toilets, and for their spaciousness with
Anzac Station Constructed for Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20240 As part of the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne, Victoria, major construction is now complete at Anzac Station. This station is the third of five new stations to be constructed for the Metro Tunnel Project. It will provide a convenient rail connection to the Domain area in central Melbourne. Major construction complete
Sydney Metro City Commences Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20240 Transport for NSW has commenced passenger service on the new Sydney Metro City extension, connecting northwest Sydney, the CBD and Sydenham. This service provides an extra 15.5 kilometres of metro line, alongside six brand-new underground stations and new metro platforms at Central Station and Sydenham Station. Barangaroo Station © Sydney Metro This new section of
Alstom and DT Infrastructure to Deliver Perth’s High-Capacity Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20240 Alstom and DT Infrastructure have been awarded a 1.6 billion AUD contract from the Public Transport Authority (PTA) of Western Australia to complete Perth’s High-Capacity Signalling project. This contract covers the design, supply, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of an advanced high-capacity signalling system for Perth’s suburban rail network. The new
Sydney Metro City Targets 4 August Opening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20240 The Sydney Metro City project has announced a target opening date of 4 August, providing the city with a new section of the M1 Northwest & Bankstown Line. This launch is subject to the successful completion of trial runs, system performance tests and final regulatory approvals. A Sydney Metro test train © Sydney
Sydney Metro Tunnels Completed for Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20240 Sydney Metro has completed the 9.8-kilometre twin metro railway tunnels for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project. This milestone was celebrated as tunnel boring machine (TBM) Marlene reached St Marys Metro Station, marking the final breakthrough in the tunnelling phase of the project. TBM Marlene arrives at the St Marys
Sydney Metro City & Southwest Project Begins Trial Runs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20240 The Sydney Metro City & Southwest project has entered its final testing phase on the City section, preparing for the start of service in August. This new metro line will connect Chatswood with Sydenham, passing through the Sydney CBD. The start of the Trial Running phase is a significant step forward for
Sydney Metro West Prepares to Tunnel Toward CBD Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20240 Sydney Metro West is nearing completion of preparations to launch a new tunnel boring machine (TBM) to create the city’s second under-harbour railway line. Jessie, the first mixed shield (slurry) TBM to be used on the Metro West system, is set to launch from The Bays in the coming weeks, and
Sydney Metro Completes Waterloo Station on City & Southwest Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20240 Sydney Metro has finished construction on Waterloo Station, making it the first new station to be completed on the new city section of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. This achievement follows four years of work to transform the 25-metre-deep station box into a brand-new station. Sydney Metro’s first new city
ARTC Receives Over $1 Billion from Australian Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20240 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has announced it has received over 1 billion AUD in funding from the Australian Government. The funding, which includes Commonwealth contributions of roughly 540 million AUD, will assist ARTC in the reinforcement and upgrade of major sections of the country’s 8,500km national rail network. The investment
Major Contract Awarded to Deliver Sydney’s Southwest Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20240 Marking significant progress for the Sydney Metro Southwest project, a joint venture of John Holland Pty Ltd and Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction Pty Ltd has been contracted to deliver the final package of works to convert the T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. These works will be delivered along the
Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches Burwood North Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20240 Two Sydney Metro West tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Beatrice and Daphne, have reached the Burwood North Station site. These TBMs are now more than halfway through their 11-kilometre journey, connecting Greater Parramatta to the Sydney CBD via key station sites like Five Dock, Burwood North, and North Strathfield. Sydney Metro West tunnel
Alstom Electric C-Series Train Starts Passenger Service in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20240 The first of Alstom’s electric C-series trains has entered passenger service in Perth for the Western Australia Railcar Program. This unit was delivered under a 2019 contract valued at 800 million EUR (1.3 billion AUD) for 41 electric 6-car trains and two diesel 3-car trains. Alstom sucessfully delivers first C-Series train into
Testing Milestone Achieved on Sydney Metro City & Southwest Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20240 All 45 trains set to operate on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line later this year have now completed at least one return journey between Tallawong and Sydenham at operational speed. This puts the programme on track to launch metro services through the Sydney CBD. Testing on track as all 45
ABB to Supply Traction Package for Queensland’s New Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20240 ABB has been awarded a 150 million AUD contract to power trains for Australia’s Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP). In addition, the company is investing around 6 million AUD in a local Traction Center of Excellence in regional Queensland. This site, located in Fraser Coast, will feature a traction converter, traction motor
Sydney Metro West Celebrates Historic Twin Tunnel Breakthrough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20240 Sydney Metro West’s tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Daphne and Beatrice, have become the first TBMs in the southern hemisphere to complete a double breakthrough. At the end of 2023, the TBMs broke through a rock wall and arrived at Five Dock Metro Station. This marks a major milestone in Sydney Metro
Australia: Alstom Awarded Train Maintenance Contract in Victoria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 2, 20240 Alstom has been awarded a contract to maintain the VLocity and Classic train fleets in Victoria, Australia for the next 10 years. The contract is valued at approximately 900 million EUR and will see Alstom deliver increased reliability and availability of the rolling stock, alongside significant fuel savings. This work will be
TBMs Progress for Sydney Metro West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20230 Two tunnel boring machines have made significant progress in the excavation of two tunnels for Sydney Metro West. The two TBMs, named Betty and Dorothy, have thus far built 865 and 300 metres of tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead respectively. The TBMs are installed with artificial intelligence software, which has
Tunnels Take Shape Beneath New Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 Sydney Metro has provided an update on its tunnel boring machines (TBM) constructing the new 23-kilometre Western Sydney Airport (WSI) metro alignment in Greater Western Sydney. The TBMs, affectionately christened Eileen and Peggy, have been building two 5.5-kilometre southern tunnels from the airport’s Business area to its Aerotropolis. They are currently
Australia: Hitachi Rail Upgrades AutoHaul™ Interlocking System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Hitachi Rail is upgrading the interlocking system for Rio Tinto’s autonomous heavy haul rail network, AutoHaul™ in Western Australia. In 2019, Hitachi Rail and Rio Tinto launched the world’s first fully autonomous heavy-haul rail operation, which is capable of moving one million tonnes of iron ore a day between 17 iron
Sydney Metro Completes Test Run from Tallawong to Sydenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20230 A Sydney Metro train has completed its first test run from Tallawong to Sydenham. This is the latest milestone in the testing and commissioning programme that began earlier this year ahead of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest route opening in 2024. Metro train completes first journey from Tallawong to Sydenham © Sydney
Wabtec and Roy Hill Unveil FLXdrive Battery Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20230 Wabtec and Roy Hill have unveiled the FLXdrive battery locomotive, which is the world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul freight locomotive for mainline service. This vehicle was unveiled at Wabtec’s design and development centre in Pennsylvania for operation by Australian iron ore miner, Roy Hill, which is majority owned by Hancock Prospecting. The
Sydney Metro West Launches Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Australia’s first autonomous tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched as part of the Sydney Metro West project. TBM Betty will be used to carve the tunnel between Sydney Olympic Park and Westmead via the Clyde Stabling Maintenance Facility and Parramatta Metro Station. It is the third of six mega TBMs
TBM Peggy Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Peggy has broken through at the site of Western Sydney International Airport’s metro station. This milestone follows the breakthrough of TBM Eileen in July, marking a major advancement in the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project. Western Sydney residents are one step closer to catching fast metro
Australia: Testing Underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20230 The Government of Victoria has confirmed that testing is now underway within Melbourne’s new Metro Tunnel. In July, the first two High Capacity Metro Trains entered the twin 9-kilometre tunnels at South Yarra and travelled 1.7 kilometres to Anzac Station. Rolling stock testing is now underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel © Metro Tunnel Over the
TBM Eileen Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20230 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Eileen has completed its first breakthrough for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, arriving at the Airport Terminal metro station site. Eileen was launched from the Airport Business Park in April 2023 and has since excavated around 112,000 tonnes of rock. TBM Eileen completes first historic
Škoda to Supply Traction Motors for Melbourne’s New Tram Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20230 Škoda Group has announced that it will supply up to 1,120 traction motors for a new fleet of trams being produced for Melbourne, Australia. Initially, Škoda will supply 400 traction motors to power 100 trams, with a further 720 motors under option. In total, this contract is valued at more than
Sydney Metro Tunnelling to Western Sydney Airport Begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20230 Two tunnel boring machines – Eileen and Peggy – have started their journeys at the future Airport Business Park Station. They are boring the first 5.5km sections of the twin tunnels towards the Aerotropolis. Together, the TBMs will excavate around 120m of tunnel per week, which is the first step in
Hitachi Rail Pilots New Solution for Testing Digital Signalling in Queensland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20230 Hitachi Rail is piloting its new ‘Over and Back’ testing solution in the delivery of a new ETCS digital signalling system for South-East Queensland’s Cross River Rail project. The ‘Over and Back’ solution will enable seamless switching between existing interlocking and new ETCS digital signalling systems to reduce testing time on
Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Ricardo to Prepare Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services in Adelaide, South Australia Ricardo has been chosen by the Government of South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to determine the most appropriate traction power technologies for routes on the Adelaide Metro rail network, the public transport rail
Tunnelling Begins on Sydney Metro West Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20230 Sydney Metro has launched the first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) to carve out a section of the 24-kilometre Sydney Metro West line. TBM Daphne and TBM Beatrice have started their 11-kilometre journeys to create twin tunnels from The Bays to Sydney Olympic Park. The first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs)
Australia: Progress Rail to Build Battery-Powered Aurizon Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20230 Australian freight rail company, Aurizon has contracted Progress Rail to build a zero-emissions capable battery-powered freight locomotive in Australia. This will be the first battery-powered freight unit to be constructed in Australia. In the future, it is hoped that it will operate using entirely renewable energy sources, thus enabling freight hauls
ETCS Level 2 Testing Underway for Queensland’s Cross River Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20230 The Cross River Rail project has reached new milestones in testing ETCS Level 2 signalling on the Shorncliffe Line in South East Queensland. ETCS Level 2 will help trains in South East Queensland run more efficiently and with greater reliability as part of the Cross River Rail project. This project is being
Testing Underway for City & Southwest Trains under Sydney Harbour Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20230 Marking a first in New South Wales’ transport history, trains have commenced testing under Sydney Harbour as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. The new metro trains are completing test operations in the 15.5-kilometre twin railway tunnels that extend Sydney’s Metro North West Line from Chatswood Station to
Australia: ARTC to Rollout Solar-Powered Signalling for Inland Rail Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20230 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has approved the use of solar-powered signalling systems across its Inland Rail corridor between Albury, NSW and Gowrie, Queensland. Following a successful trial of the solar signalling system at Coolleearlee, NSW, ARTC has confirmed that this design will now also be used at the remaining
Sydney Metro City & Southwest Connects with Metro North West Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20230 Construction work to connect the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line with the existing Metro North West line is now complete, paving the way for testing to start on the new route later this year. The Northern Connection was constructed over two years. Work included the installation of tracks and operational
New Underground Substation to Power Melbourne Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20230 A new rail substation in South Yarra has been switched on to provide extra power for high-capacity trains travelling through the Melbourne Metro Tunnel. The self-contained building will convert the local power supply into the required voltage to operate trains, signals and communications equipment. It will supply up to 20 million
Hyundai Movex to Install Mechanical Gap Fillers for Sydney Metro City & Southwest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20230 Sydney Metro has contracted Hyundai Movex to install mechanical gap filler technology at stations between Marrickville and Bankstown as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. Under this contract, Hyundai Movex will design and install 150 mechanical gap fillers on the Bankstown line to convert the stations to metro
Australia: Progress Rail to Supply 12 GT46 Locomotives to Qube Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20220 Progress Rail has been contracted to supply 12 new GT46 locomotives to Australian import and export logistics service provider, Qube. The 12 locomotives will be delivered in 2023 and will be used for Qube’s new interstate services between Melbourne and Sydney. Progress Rail’s GT46 locomotives are engineered for best-in-class tractive effort and adhesion,
Final Contract Awarded for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 The Parklife Metro consortium has been awarded the third and final major contract for the Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport project. The consortium will deliver the Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance (SSTOM) contract for the joint Australian and NSW government project. The scope of this contract includes 12 new metro
Australia: High-Voltage Power Systems Installed at Victoria Cross Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20220 High-voltage power systems have now been installed, tested and commissioned at Victoria Cross Station, making it the first of seven underground Sydney Metro City & Southwest stations to be powered. This work was carried out following the recent completion of all track laying in the station’s connecting tunnels and marks the
Ricardo Partners with Cordel Group PLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Ricardo Partners with Railway AI Technology Specialists, Cordel Group PLC Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market. Cordel provides railway asset condition monitoring and inspection tools that helps operators and infrastructure managers improve
Sydney Metro West’s Final Tunnelling Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A John Holland, CPB Contractors (CPB) and Ghella joint venture (JCG JV) has been awarded the eastern tunnelling contract for the Sydney Metro West infrastructure project. TBM Wendy breaks through at Blues point as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project The tender process for the Sydney Metro West tunnel began
Hitachi Rail Consortium to Provide ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has chosen a consortium led by Hitachi Rail to design and deliver ERTMS digital signalling on 1,885 kilometres of rail network across central and northern Italy. Hitachi Rail Consortium to Deliver ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Central and Northern Italy The project will cover the lines for the regions
Rail industry braces for another walkout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Drivers’ strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day‘s strike. The Rail Delivery Group’s director
NSW Government Makes Further Investment in ‘More Trains, More Services’ in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 The Government of New South Wales, Australia (NSW Government) has committed a further 180 million AUD (102 million GBP) to modernise the rail network at Central Station’s Grand Concourse in Haymarket, Sydney to accomodate more trains. This project will provide passengers with more frequent and reliable services as part of the
Sydney Metro’s New Driverless Trains Start Passenger Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 “Last night we hit another major milestone as new driverless trains for the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project join the existing North West Metro Line trains, following a rigorous testing regime. “All 23 new trains are expected to be in service on the North West Metro Line in the first
Sydney Metro West Welcomes First Tunnel Boring Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 Sydney Metro West’s first two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have arrived at The Bays Station site, from where they will carve out 11-kilometre twin tunnels to Sydney Olympic Park. These TBMs include refurbished parts from those used on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. The cutterheads, front shields and gripper shields