Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote at Rail Industry Forum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote Address at Annual Rail Industry Forum Huw Merriman MP, the Minister of State (Rail and HS2) at the Department for Transport, is to give a keynote address at this year’s Rail Industry Forum, where there will also be an important update on the Rail Transformation Programme. Rail
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
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
Rolling Stock Networking Chooses Railway-News as Media Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking Chooses Railway-News as Media Partner Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is delighted to announce Railway-News as Media Partner. Key to the International position of RSN is the exceptional ability of Railway-News to reach the worldwide rail market, for the benefit of the event and our exhibitors. Rolling Stock Networking 6
Consultation Launched over Revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has revised its strategy on how to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years. WMRE developed the draft strategy alongside rail industry partners such as Midlands Connect and the Department for Transport and a consultation has now been launched to
It’s official: Great British Railways will be delayed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Transport secretary Ann-Marie Trevelyan has confirmed that legislation to create Great British Railways will be postponed at least until next year. She was answering questions from members of the Commons Transport Select Committee, and refused to be drawn on a revised timetable. The Committee was also told that it is possible for
Great British Railways set to be delayed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20220 The creation of the new ‘guiding mind’ Great British Railways and the passing of an Act of Parliament is likely to be delayed until the spring, according to reports, as government and Parliament remain tangled in wider political and economic problems. Official sources have declined to give any firm update, and
Operators call for large increase in rail freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Train operators are calling for the volume of freight carried by rail to be trebled by 2050. The call has come from Rail Partners, which is a successor to the Rail Delivery Group and lobbies on behalf of the operators for the greatest possible amount of commercial freedom, now that franchises
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
Industry association urges six point plan for railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 The Railway Industry Association is urging Liz Truss to adopt six 'key priorities' for the railways. Ms Truss was elected Conservative leader yesterday and is at Balmoral Castle today, where the Queen is asking her to form a government. She will then become Prime Minister. RIA says its six priorities, if adopted,
Hydrogen train trials start in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 A former ScotRail Class 314 electric unit converted to hydrogen power is being tested on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway near Linlithgow. The unit was reclassified as Class 614 last October and is the last survivor of the Class 314 fleet, which was built by British Rail. The trials on
Abellio UK and Nederlandse Spoorwegen Announce Management Buyout Deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) subsidiary, Abellio UK has announced a management buyout deal that will pave the way for a new UK-based company to take over all of Abellio UK’s existing services. These include four of the UK’s rail passenger services – East Midlands, West Midlands, Greater Anglia and Merseyrail – as
Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in Digital Transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 Partnerships and Going the Extra Mile: The Key Differentiator in Digital Transformation When discussing digital innovation and modernising maintenance in the rail industry – and how to ensure we get the best bang for the buck – we keep coming up against the same kind of questions: why do some innovations
UK: Vivarail and Eversholt Rail to Develop Battery Power for Class 321 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Eversholt Rail and Vivarail have signed an agreement to develop a battery power and range extension system for Class 321 ‘Renatus’ trains. The ‘Renatus’ fleet is comprised of 30 units, which currently operate on the Greater Anglia network in the UK. A Class 321 train at Stratford Eversholt Rail and Vivarail will collaborate
Train operators make bid for partnership role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Train operating companies have launched a new organisation, designed to emphasise the role of the private sector when Great British Railways takes over in 2024. Rail Partners is a partial replacement for the Rail Delivery Group, while the rest of the RDG’s functions, such as managing the National Rail website and
Rail Freight Group Conference: Growth Opportunities to Dominate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Growth Opportunities to Dominate Agenda at 30th Rail Freight Group Conference As the rail sector enters a period of transition, underscored by the introduction of the Great British Railways (GBRTT) which is overseeing rail transport from 2023, rail freight industry leaders will convene on Wednesday 5th October 2022 to explore growth
Some Potential Winners of ‘Reversing Beeching’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 For nearly half a century, the 6,000 residents of the mid-Devon town of Okehampton did not have a proper railway. Trains west to Plymouth ceased in 1968; a shuttle east to Exeter, which surprised everyone by escaping the Beeching axe, only lasted another four years. After that, it was mostly heritage
Shortlist announced for headquarters of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Six English towns and cities in the Midlands and North have been shortlisted to be the new headquarters of Great British Railways, which is expected to start work as the industry’s new ‘guiding mind’ in April 2024. The six on the shortlist are Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York, and
New GWR National Rail contract for FirstGroup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 FirstGroup’s GWR has been awarded a new National Rail contract to replace a direct award which began on 1 April 2020. The contract will start on 26 June, and First said it has a core three-year term to 21 June 2025, with an option for the DfT to extend it by
Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways © 3Squared Last year the Secretary of State for Transport shared the announcement that an exciting new competition will be held to find a location for the new Great British Rail
RIA issues warning as passenger figures rise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Passenger totals rose to a new post-Covid record in late May, according to new figures from the Department for Transport. Totals had hovered around 80 per cent of the totals before the lockdowns since the start of May, but they peaked at 92 per cent on the 25th, which was a
Network Rail’s RIDC Tests Its First Retrofitted ETCS Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Alstom has carried out the first testing at Network Rail’s Innovation & Development Centre (RIDC) of a train retrofitted with European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment. The testing was carried out on a Class 180 train, owned by Angel Trains and operated by Grand Central. The train has been retrofitted with
Rail Leaders to Shape the Future of Station Development Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Rail Industry Leaders to Come Together to Help Shape the Future of Station Development with Sustainability Taking Centre Stage An array of rail and property experts will gather in London on 28 June 2022 to debate how rail stations can be developed using the latest innovations and sustainable approaches, and how
UK Minister of State for Transport to Deliver Keynote Address Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 UK Minister of State for Transport to deliver keynote address as transport ticketing specialists come together from across the world. Transport Ticketing Global 2022, 28-29 June 2022, Olympia, London, UK Wendy Morton MP, UK Minister of State for Transport will present the keynote opening address live at Transport Ticketing Global on 28
Queen’s speech leaves GBR plans vague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 The Railway Industry Association has welcomed the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech, which includes plans to ‘improve’ the railway industry. Prince Charles said: ‘Her Majesty's Government will improve transport across the United Kingdom, delivering safer, cleaner services and enabling more innovation. Legislation will be introduced to modernise rail services
Railways Bill due in Queen’s Speech Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 A Bill to authorise the creation of Great British Railways is expected to be included in the Queen’s Speech this morning at the State Opening of Parliament. The government’s plans will be announced by Prince Charles, because his mother’s health is preventing her making the speech in person for the
Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 British Steel: Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension One of North Wales’ premier tourist attractions is about to get bigger – and better! – thanks to Scunthorpe-made rail. March saw the delivery of 56E1 flat-bottom rail to Carrog station on the Llangollen Railway, enabling repairs to the heritage line so it
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
Single to London? That’ll Be an Arm and a Leg, Please! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 Here we go again. On Friday 22 April, Andy Burnham – mayor of Greater Manchester, sometime future leader of the Labour Party, scourge of the north/south divide – tweeted details of how much it would cost to travel from his fine conurbation to selected destinations around the world and back. You
Contractor to build three Birmingham stations named Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 Transport for West Midlands has chosen VolkerFitzpatrick to build three stations on the restored Camp Hill line between Kings Norton and Birmingham New Street. The route was closed during the Second World War in 1941. The £61 million scheme will provide stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell. Design is
York favoured as GBR hq in local poll Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 A new poll of around 1,000 Yorkshire and Humber adults has found that 60 per cent of respondents in the region chose York as the new headquarters for Great British Railways. The others were divided between Doncaster (20 per cent), Hull or Wakefield (both 10 per cent). The government’s competition from towns
ORR Publishes Final Report on Hitachi Rail’s Class 800 Cracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 The British rail regulator, the ORR, has made a number of regulations after reviewing how the rail industry handled the potential safety issues that caused the Hitachi Class 800 trains to be withdrawn from service in May 2021. Cracks were found on the bodyshell (yaw damper bracket and anti-roll bar fixing
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
Top industry figures quizzed over GBR progress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 The House of Commons Transport Select Committee is questioning three senior industry figures this morning over the progress which is being made to set up Great British Railways. The MPs on the committee will be seeking updates from Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines, rail minister Wendy Morton and civil servant
Obituary: Cyril Bleasdale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 We greatly regret to report the death of Railnews chairman Cyril Bleasdale. Cyril, who was 87, was one of the founding owners of Railnews Ltd when the title was acquired from the British Railways Board in 1996, and served as managing director until last year. He died in hospital on Sunday afternoon
Obituary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 We greatly regret to report the death of Railnews chairman Cyril Bleasdale. Cyril, who was 87, was one of the founding owners of Railnews Ltd when the title was acquired from the British Railways Board in 1996, and served as managing director until last year. He joined the railways as a booking
Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the UK’s Department for Transport (DfT). A subsidiary of public transport operator Go-Ahead, GTR has been operating this, the UK’s largest railway network, since 2014. A Southern train passes
Govia Thameslink wins new-style National Rail Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 A new National Rail Contract has been awarded to Govia to run the Govia Thameslink Railway network for another three years. The new contract is a stepping stone between the former franchise model and the forthcoming Passenger Services Contracts which will be awarded by Great British Railways in future. Like the future
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
RMT urges rail summit in wake of Carmont report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20220 The RMT has called for an urgent rail safety summit involving the UK and Scottish governments, the rail unions, Network Rail, the rail infrastructure companies and train operators, following the publication of the RAIB's final report into the fatal derailment at Carmont in north east Scotland in August 2020. RMT
Railway suppliers set out five key targets for GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 The Railway Industry Association is setting out five 'tests' for the future organisation Great British Railways, which is currently being set up through a mobilisation team led by Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines. RIA says its tests are intended to make sure that GBR will be able to make
No Train, No Gain? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Once upon a time, not too long ago, CrossCountry Trains ran three trains between Birmingham and Southampton every two hours. You could travel by rail from the south coast to the West Midlands without worrying too much about what time you were coming back again. Today, just a third of those
Network Rail Appoints New Route Services Managing Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20220 Network Rail has appointed Rob Morton as its new Route Services Managing Director. Rob Morton is appointed Network Rail’s Route Services Managing Director © Network Rail He has now begun a handover process with the outgoing Route Services Managing Director Susan Cooklin, who’s leaving Network Rail after 16 years. Route services supplies critical services
GBR headquarters competition heats up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 GBR headquarters competition heats up The contest to be the host town or city for the future headquarters of Great British Railways is warming up, after the competition was formally launched just before the weekend. A new candidate has emerged, with Barrow now joining Derby, Doncaster, Milton Keynes and York. A
TOCs call for minimum controls Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 TOCs call for minimum controls as part of ‘levelling-up’ The government's Levelling Up white paper has prompted responses from many parts of the rail industry, with the passenger operators calling for as much freedom as possible when Great British Railways takes over. Rail Delivery Group director general Andy Bagnall said: ‘The
HS2 Manchester Bill begins journey through Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 HS2 Manchester Bill begins journey through Parliament A Bill which would authorise a further 84km of High Speed 2 is to be scrutinised by MPs. The Bill as published will extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester, including new stations at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly, completing Phase 2b of the western
From the archive: Five decades of the Foxfield Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20190 Half a century has now passed since a group of like-minded individuals got together in early 1967 to take over the operation of a former colliery branch. In those 50 years the Foxfield Railway has seen many changes, but has remained faithful to its original aim of preserving and operating
The big bird that flew too far: Part 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20190 It’s 50 years since the prototype diesel Kestrel first graced the British Rail network, but after four years it was sold to Russia. The Railway Magazine presents the story of the big bird that flew too far, its life behind the Iron Curtain and the locos it inspired in the
Get the perfect gift this Christmas with Mortons Books! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20190 Our publisher, Mortons Media Group, has recently launched a range of non-fiction books to complement the selection of Mortons bookazines available from retailers all over the world. If you’re looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the rail enthusiast in your life, Mortons Books has you covered with a
Three classes planned for Avanti West Coast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20190 NEW Intercity West Coast operator Avanti has revealed that it is planning another class of travel, which would be inserted between Standard and First. Passengers buying tickets for the intermediate 'premium economy' class would sit in first class areas but have fewer at-seat extras than first class ticket holders, with snacks,
Sun sets on Virgin Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20190 THE Virgin West Coast franchise came to an end at 01.59 this morning, after more than 20 years of operation on the route by Richard Branson’s company and Stagecoach Group. Operation has been transferred to the new West Coast Partnership, which is a consortium of FirstGroup and Italian operator Trenitalia. Virgin Trains
December issue on sale! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20190 Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features an insightful look into the final whistle for Virgin Trains! Plus, see Royal Scot return to Skegness! Also in
LNER to say goodbye to Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20190 LNER will celebrate more than four decades of service from the iconic Inter-City 125 trains on the East Coast route with a special farewell tour this month. LNER will mark the retirement of the HSTs by operating a four-day special service taking in the majority of destinations along the LNER route.
Steam locomotives on the East Lancashire Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46441 spent several years operating on the ELR following its appearance at the August 1993 Steam Railway Festival. Photo: Mike Taylor The East Lancashire Railway has become well known for its wide variety of steam locomotives that have operated along the line and while it would
The official last day of steam Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 Sunday, August 4, 1968 – the day named by British Rail for the end of ‘normal’ steam – saw just two engines with a full head of steam at Rose Grove. Immaculately turned-out No. 48773 was all set for the Blackburn-Hellifield- Carnforth leg of the Locomotive Club of Great Britain’s
Five things you may not have known about British Rail freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 A big player for the UK economy According to the Rail Freight Group, rail freight contributes £870m to the economy and plays a big part in reducing congestion and carbon emissions. The overall freight tonnage carried by rail has declined gradually, from 175 million in 1973/74 to 138 million in 1986/87,
Pitchford Hall creates Collett preservation ‘first’ after overhaul brings new livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 EPPING Ongar Railway-based GWR ‘Hall’ No. 4953 Pitchford Hall is back in steam after overhaul, and carrying a livery never before seen on one of the Collett 4-6-0s in the preservation era. Roger Wright’s ‘Hall’ caught many by surprise when it arrived at the Great Central Railway (GCR) for testing on
Preorder Your Copy of The Changing Face of Railfreight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 Freight services on British railway lines have changed dramatically over the last 40 to 50 years. The Changing Face of Railfreight looks back over this period to chart both the physical changes to the network and the organisational changes which have had such an impact on this vital aspect of Britain’s
Virgin Trains signs off in style! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Photo: PA With the end of the Virgin Trains franchise taking place at 01:59am on December 8 after 22 years of running trains between London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, they’re going out with a bang! To celebrate all that Virgin has achieved since it launched in 1997, the company has
Virgin Trains signs off in style with video featuring Mr Blobby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Photo: PA With the end of the Virgin Trains franchise taking place at 01:59am on December 8 after 22 years of running trains between London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, they’re going out with a bang! To celebrate all that Virgin has achieved since it launched in 1997, the company has created
Major changes for Welsh timetables soon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20190 THE pattern of Sunday rail timetables in Wales is set to change radically next month. Transport for Wales said the number of services would increase by almost half, with an extra 186, or 40 per cent, being introduced on 15 December for the winter timetable. Among the many changes, Maesteg will
Rail Riders enthusiasts’ club set for relaunch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20190 Rail Riders, the club for rail travellers and enthusiasts founded and operated by British Rail between 1981 and 1991, is being relaunched in February. Almost 30 years after the iconic fan club closed, it is being revived by well-known railway accessory and clothing supplier Bufferbeam. Unlike the original club,
Industry Insider Week 44 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20190 All the important rail news of the past week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 44 for 28 October–01 November 2019: Talgo to Establish Manufacturing Base in Scotland | Business Following Talgo’s recent announcement that it was setting up Talgo UK in order to see through
First trains for BR green Cheltenham since 1962 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20190 THE National Railway Museum’s Maunsell ‘V’ class 4-4-0 Cheltenham has re-entered traffic at the Mid-Hants Railway following its repaint into British Railways livery as No. 30925. The refreshed ‘Schools’ made its Brunswick green debut on September 14, the first time it had hauled a passenger train in this guise since 1962.
Bath conundrum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 9, 20190 I enjoyed Mike Arlett’s articles on Bath Green Park in the August and September’s issues. In particular, I was pleased to see the Ivo Peters’ photograph in the September article showing the departure of No. 568 on a Bournemouth train, and specifically No. 41902 preparing to leave on a local to
Railway Accidents: Lamentable Failures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20190 Thirty-one people lost their lives on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, when a Thames Trains Class 165 ‘Turbo’ collided with a First Great Western InterCity125 at a combined speed of 130mph at Ladbroke Grove, two miles from London Paddington. Fraser Pithie looks back 20 years to one of Britain’s worst post-Privatisation
NR annual report highlights delivery successes – but debt grows again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20190 NEW and expanded stations, electrification schemes and capacity for an additional 3,000 trains a week are all highlighted as successes in Network Rail’s 2018/19 annual report. The year to March 31, 2019, saw £7billion invested in targeted improvements to the British rail network, and although many of those were delayed, the
New power research to be aided by veteran train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20190 A VETERAN train which was built by British Rail around 40 years ago is to play a key part in research into alternative power sources. Porterbrook is leasing a redundant diesel High Speed Intercity 125 set to the University of Birmingham, where it will be used to step up an
LNER to pilot UK rail ticketing reform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20190 UK: East Coast Main Line operator LNER is to pilot proposed reforms to Great Britain’s fares system from January 2 2020, with tickets going on sale from November 29. Announcing the trial on August 29, the Department for Transport said its aim was to ‘significantly boost customer confidence and flexibility in
A West Highland celebration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 In the first of two features focusing on the West Highland line, which marks its 125th anniversary this year, Keith Farr analyses steam-hauled journeys over this scenic and demanding route. Glasgow (Queen Street) high-level terminus is being transformed. Platforms are being extended to cope with more frequent and longer trains
Archive: Open day at Barrow Hill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20190 As printed from the January 1972 edition of The Railway Magazine, take a look at this story by Peter A Hogarth about the Barrow Hill roundhouse. On Sunday, September 26 1971, British Railways held one of its increasingly popular “open days” at Barrow Hill diesel servicing depot, Staveley, Chesterfield. Despite limited
Abellio Takes Over East Midlands Franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20190 Abellio, which won the East Midlands franchise in April this year has started operating the line, which serves the Midland Main Line. Operating as East Midlands Railway, major calling points include London St Pancras, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, York and Scarborough. The franchise contract is set to run for eight
Industry Insider Week 33 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 33 for 12–16 August 2019: Russia’s Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line | Infrastructure Russia’s busiest airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport, is to get a new railway line. The airport is located
State of the Art Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20190 Nick Pigott tells the story of the Guild of Railway Artists, from early brush strokes to acknowledged masterpieces and now looking to the future as the group celebrates its 40th anniversary… RAILWAY art is almost as old as steam railways themselves. In the 19th century, Monet, Turner, Frith and
Northern Adds 15 New CAF Civity Trains to Its Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 UK: The City of Liverpool and much of the North West are benefitting from 15 new trains. Northern is making a 500 million GBP investment in 101 new trains. These trains are replacements to Northern’s Pacer fleet, which it is required to remove from service by the end of the
First/Trenitalia to Operate West Coast Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 First/Trenitalia will run the West Coast Partnership franchise from December 2019 to 2031. The two partners – FirstGroup and Trenitalia – have different areas of expertise. For example, the former is highly familiar with the British rail industry, while Trenitalia is incredibly knowledgeable about high-speed trains. The West Coast Partnership replaces
Northern Takes First Pacer Train Out of Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 UK rail franchise operator Northern has taken its first Pacer ‘train’ – British Rail Class 142 – out of service. The unit in question, 142005, has been in service since 1987 and has completed more than three million miles. On its final journey it carried passengers between Manchester Victoria and
In pictures: Railways during World War II Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 In pictures: Here are a selection of railways during World War II in advertisements that appeared in The Railway Magazine in 1940. Throughout World War II, The Railway Magazine carried several British Railways adverts per issue, reminding the public (and possibly the enemy) of the amazing service they were providing. Here
The death of Sir Nigel Gresley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 The death of Sir Nigel Gresley at Hertford on April 5, deprives the railway mechanical engineering profession of one of its most distinguished personalities, and one whose career has no parallel in the locomotive history of this country. For nearly 30 years he held the chief executive position on the
Industry Insider Week 28 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 28 for 08–12 July 2019: Jazz train for Trenitalia © Railway-News Rolling Stock British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing The first of the
Return of the Brighton Belle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 Restoring a 1930s all-electric Pullman train for use on the mainline is a project where the 5BEL Trust has faced and overcome numerous challenges. With the luxury train now being prepared for testing, Andy Coward brings us up-to-date with this ambitious restoration. Work on the restoration of four ‘Brighton Belle’ coaches
Humphrey Platts, the railway photographer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 Nick Pigott meets Humphrey Platts, who began photographing trains just after the Second World War, capturing a fascinating transitional period on the railways. It is rare these days to come across a ‘Big Four’ cameraman whose work has not been published widely in books or magazines. Such a photographer is 90-year-old
Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The 111 British Rail Class 720 electric multiple units Bombardier has been building for Greater Anglia have entered the testing phase. British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Bombardier Aventra Testing Comprised of 665 vehicles in total, the first of the Bombardier Aventra trains will run at 110mph
Practice & Performance: ScotRail progress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Scotland’s railways are undergoing a transformation. John Heaton FCILT assesses the performance of ScotRail’s new traction. Standing on the concourse of Glasgow Central it is easy to assess how well the service is performing. There are no anxious groups waiting for departure platforms to be announced and arriving commuters march confidently
From the archive: BRIDGNORTH STATION: Building for the future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Ben Jones visits Bridgnorth to discover how the Severn Valley Railway is investing in new facilities to cope with ever-increasing visitor numbers. BRITAIN’S railways are busier than they’ve ever been, and our world-class heritage lines are no exception. From miniature railways to extensive standard gauge operations such as the Severn Valley
SRPS Railtours: Forth Bridge and Borders Steam Specials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 SRPS Railtours is organising steam specials on each Sunday in August 2019, starting at Linlithgow, and picking up passengers at Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Dalgety Bay and Edinburgh Waverley. The trains will set down at Galashiels and terminate at Tweedbank (approx 12.50). Evening train crossing to terminate in Inverkeithing. The return departure at about 15.10
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 Words: Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became the
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far – Part One: The British Years (1967-71) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 By Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became
13 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20190 Southeastern rescue deal THE Southeastern franchise has been extended until 10 November at least, after two months of talks between Southeastern’s owner Govia and the Department for Transport. Time had been running out for the negotiations, and without an agreement the DfT would have been forced to take over as ‘operator
Bombardier Derby to build monorail trains for Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 THE Bombardier works in Derby has won its first foreign order for almost a decade. The company has been named as preferred bidder to supply the trains for two new monorail lines in Egypt. The lines will connect East Cairo with the New Administrative City and Sixth of October City with Gaza, The
Doncaster hub prepares to maintain Azuma fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: Hitachi Rail Ltd is ramping up maintenance activity at Agility Trains East’s new Doncaster depot as the roll-out of Class 800/801 Azuma trainsets begins on the East Coast Main Line. The first Azuma entered service on May 15, and four more were being used for driver training in late
Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group, Discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 “I’m told that this is the largest funded programme by value per mile of any European rail system,” says Chris Mariner, CEO of Mecx Group, about Network Rail’s Control Period 6 budget. Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group The company started out with a focus as a technical services provider, with particular expertise
Alstom Presents Hydrogen Breeze Train Model at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 Alstom Breeze model at Railtex © Railway-News Alstom has chosen Railtex to present a model of its hydrogen train design, the Breeze train. At their stand at Birmingham’s NEC – S41 – Alstom are presenting a to-scale model of their Breeze train. This is Alstom’s hydrogen train design for the United Kingdom,
LNER launches Hitachi Azuma trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 UK: ‘The launch of the Hitachi Azuma fleet is another step in the history of a route which has long been associated with iconic trains’, LNER Manging Director David Horne told guests on a preview train on May 14, the day before the new fleet is set to enter passenger
Rare totem signs in starring role at July Stafford sale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20190 FANTASTIC examples of rare British Railways station totem signs take centre stage at Railwayana Auctions UK’s next Stafford auction. The items come from important collections being dispersed from the Western, Midland and Scottish regions. Neil Booth, of Railwayana Auctions UK, said: “We have an excellent selection of totems, many of which
Did you know… we’ve just published our Railtex Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Railtex 2019 takes place in Birmingham, UK, on 14–16 May 2019. We have published our second magazine of the year in conjunction with the show. You can read the whole thing here. © Hitachi Railtex Magazine Contents The Railtex 2019 Featured Suppliers & Advertisers Index: a useful overview of some of the suppliers
A Lightweight Solution to Stick With Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20190 Enjoy even more of the benefits of a lighter weight train set by choosing Altro’s self-adhesive solution. Through the solutions we offer we’re committed to partnering with you to achieve the optimum in safety and efficiency for your installation. Using our self-adhesive solution can save you up to 60% in adhesive
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
Search for Sir Vincent Raven relatives for North Eastern Railway celebrations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 The North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) is searching for relatives of Sir Vincent Raven to join the railway’s celebrations for Q6 63395 locomotive centenary year. Sir Vincent Raven. Credit Richard de Sadeleer. Sir Vincent Raven was an English railway engineer, and was chief mechanical engineer of the North Eastern Railway
THE COALING PLANT STORY: TOWERS OF STRENGTH – Part 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 The demolition of Immingham’s mechanical coaling plant last year has left Britain with just one example of these huge ferro-concrete monoliths. Demonstrating the sheer strength of ferro-concrete plants, Accrington depot’s 1935-built tower takes the strain as it hoists a wagon-load of coal in LMS days. BRITISH RAILWAYS In the first of a