GBRTT Partnership to Deliver Locally-Accountable West Midlands Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has partnered with the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) to deliver a more locally accountable railway in the West Midlands. This collaboration will support the region’s Trailblazer Deeper Devolution Deal which was signed by the West Midlands Combined Authority and the UK government in
Eurostar to Suspend Services between Amsterdam and London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 NS International has announced that Eurostar train services between the Netherlands and London, UK will be suspended for a period of six months due to renovation works at Amsterdam Central station. Eurostar services will not run between the Netherlands and the UK from June 2024 to January 2025 © NS International This announcement
Liverpool Mayor Signs Rail Devolution Deal with Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have signed a trailblazer rail devolution deal that aims to deliver a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside. Under this agreement, the government will collaborate with the city to provide passengers with a simpler, more affordable and integrated transport
Alstom Plans to Cease Rolling Stock Production in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Derby City Council has responded to Alstom’s announcement that it plans to end rolling stock production in the city. Following talks with the government, Alstom has informed the Council that it must now plan to cease rolling stock production at its Litchurch Lane facility in Derby. This is due to delays in
UK: Bradford’s New Train Station Receives Funding Boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a funding boost of 400,000 GBP as part of its commitment to build a brand-new railway station in Bradford. The additional funding, which has been provided to the local authority, comes on top of a 2 billion GBP investment to build both the
Rail Ticket Offices to Remain Open in Engalnd Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 The UK government has scrapped plans to close rail ticket offices following objections from independent passenger watchdogs, Transport Focus and London Travelwatch. Train operators have now been told to withdraw their proposals in order to maintain passenger standards. Nine train companies announced plans to close station ticket offices in July © London TravelWatch Although
Hitachi Rail Gains EU Clearance for Acquisition of Thales’ GTS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20230 Hitachi Rail has secured clearance from the European Commission for its 1,660 million EUR acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS). The European Commission has given its antitrust approval for the deal following Hitachi’s move to refile its merger notification last month. GTS’ Operational Control Centre in Lisbon © Thales With this approval, the
Amtrak Plans to Launch Rail Service from Baton Rouge to New Orleans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20230 The Governor of Louisiana, Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development (DODT) and Amtrak have signed a service development agreement to advance the return of an intercity passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The agreement was signed at the New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, marking a breakthrough for the
Geneva Airport Connected to Swiss Air Rail Route Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20230 Swiss International Air Lines passengers traveling via Lausanne, Freiburg or Bern train stations now have the choice of connecting to Zurich or Geneva Airport. This is thanks to an expansion of the Air Rail route network in collaboration with SBB. Swiss and SBB Swiss Air Rail Route As with all Swiss Air Rail
Deutsche Bahn to Sell Arriva Subsidiary to I Squared Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) has signed an agreement to sell the Arriva Group and all remaining Arriva national companies to I Squared. Arriva is a major passenger transport provider across Europe, providing bus, train, coach, tram waterbus and bike-sharing services. Arriva WINK Trains in the Netherlands Deutsche Bahn is now selling the subsidiary
TfGM and GBRTT to Deliver Integrated Rail Network in Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20230 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) have launched a formal partnership that aims to deliver a more integrated and locally accountable rail network. This collaboration aligns with TfGM’s Bee Network vision for developing a seamless and efficient public transport system in Greater Manchester. It follows
Transport Canada Launches RFP for High Frequency Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20230 Canada’s Minister for Transport, Pablo Rodriguez has launched the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the nation’s High Frequency Rail project. This significant infrastructure project will establish a rail line from Québec City to Toronto with dedicated tracks for passenger services. High Frequency Rail promises to fundamentally change the way Canadians travel in
Hitachi Rail Gains UK CMA Clearance for Acquisition of Thales’ GTS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has made its final decision regarding Hitachi’s 1.7 billion EUR proposed purchase of Thales’ Ground Transportation (GTS) business. Following an in-depth investigation, the authority has concluded that Hitachi Rail’s offer to sell part of its mainline signalling business satisfies its previous competition concerns. GTS’ Operational
University of Illinois to Establish National University Rail Center of Excellence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has selected the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) to establish a National University Rail Center of Excellence (NURail CoE). UIUC has been awarded up to 5 million USD in federal funding for this initiative, which has been made possible through President Biden’s
DB Merger Creates InfraGO AG to Deliver Infrastructure Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20230 The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG is merging the group’s two infrastructure divisions, DB Station&Service AG and DB Netz AG, to create DB InfraGO AG. This move aims to ensure the company is working towards a ‘common good’ throughout its comprehensive rail network modernisation plan. Deutsche Bahn headquarters in Berlin © Deutsche
Avanti West Coast Awarded Long-Term National Rail Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a new National Rail Contract (NRC) to the West Coast Partnership, comprised of Avanti West Coast and West Coast Partnership Development. This award confirms that the DfT is satisfied with Avanti’s progress in delivering its service recovery plan following major operational issues with
Hitachi Rail Refiles Merger Notification for Acquisition of Thales’ GTS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20230 Hitachi Rail has refiled its merger notification with the European Commission in order to seek final clearance for the acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems (GTS). This move formally restarts the merger clearance process in the European Union following its withdrawal in November 2022. GTS’ Operational Control Centre in Lisbon © Thales Hitachi Rail
Job Cuts Expected in Derby Due to Delayed Alstom Orders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Derby City Council has announced that it is seeking talks with Alstom in response to expected job losses at its Derby factory. This is due to delays in future contracts, including the production of trains for HS2, which has led to reduced production of new rolling stock. To mitigate the negative impacts
Alstom Opens New Bogie Centre in Kazakhstan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20230 Alstom has inaugurated its first bogie centre in Kazakhstan following a 15 million EUR investment. The new site in Astana will be used to produce and maintain bogies for all types of railway vehicles. It covers a total area of more than 8,000 square metres and has the nominal capacity to
Škoda Partners with TATA AutoComp to Target India’s Rail Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20230 Škoda Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian supplier, TATA AutoComp Systems to focus on supplying manufacturing components for India’s railway market. This partnership is part of the company’s mission to strengthen its position in foreign markets and expand its presence outside of Europe. By joining forces with a
Brightline Delays Start of Orlando-Miami Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20230 Brightline has announced that it will not commence passenger services to Orlando from 1 September in time for the Labor Day weekend as planned. It is therefore offering refund or rebooking options to passengers who have purchased tickets for this period. Drone footage of the new Brightline platforms in Orlando © Brightline Despite finishing
ORA Consortium to Operate and Maintain Line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20230 Île-de-France Mobilités has awarded a contract to the ORA Consortium, comprised of RATP Dev, Alstom, and ComfortDelGro to operate and maintain Line 15 South of the Grand Paris Express. This new automated metro line will span 33 kilometres and serve 16 stations in the Greater Paris region from late 2025. ORA Consortium
Mark Thurston to Step Down as CEO of HS2 Ltd Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20230 After six years at the head of HS2 Ltd, CEO Mark Thurston has announced that he will leave the organisation this autumn. When he leaves at the end of September, Sir Jon Thompson will take on the role of executive chairman for an interim period from October, while a new chief
UK: £15 Million for New Railway Research and Innovation Centre in Goole Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20230 The University of Birmingham, working with Siemens Mobility, has been awarded 15 million GBP by the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UKRPIF) to establish a new railway research and innovation centre at Goole. This investment will help the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with the University of Huddersfield, to set up
Train Companies Launch Passenger Consultation on Plans to ‘Modernise’ Customer Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20230 Train companies in England have launched a passenger consultation on plans to ‘modernise’ customer service across the rail network. These plans include moving staff out of ticket offices and on to station platforms, concourses and ticket halls. Proponents of this change say the proposals would mean more face-to-face support for passengers
Bundeskartellamt: Deutsche Bahn in Violation of Competition Law Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20230 Germany’s national competition regulatory agency, the Bundeskartellamt has declared that Deutsche Bahn AG (DB) has violated competition law due to “abusing its market power in relation to mobility platforms.” It has thus ordered Deutsche Bahn to change certain practices and contractual clauses to correct this violation and enable the success of
Amtrak Publishes Its Annual Sustainability Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20230 Amtrak has released its annual Sustainability Report for 2022, detailing the ways it has reduced diesel usage and air emissions while increasing the use of carbon-free energy. These results support Amtrak’s climate commitment to incorporate environmental considerations into all aspects of its operations. This improvement coincides with the revival of passenger rail
Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
CMA: Hitachi’s Acquisition of Thales Could Reduce Digital Signalling Options Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that Hitachi’s proposed 1.7 billion EUR acquisition of Thales Ground Transportation (GTS) could substantially reduce competition in the supply of digital mainline and urban signalling. This move could therefore reduce choice for Network Rail and Transport for London (TfL), which would
Network Rail Announces £44bn 5-Year Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20230 Network Rail has published its 44 billion GBP five-year plan for the railway in England and Wales. This plan covers Control Period 7 (CP7) from 2024–29. It focuses on increased investment in tackling climate change, improving train performance and investing in priorities for passengers and freight users. Network Rail team members complete
LNER, Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail Sign Collaborative Relationship Charter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20230 London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Agility Trains and Hitachi Rail have signed an agreement to define how they will collaborate over the next three decades. In 2014, the Department for Transport (DfT) contracted Hitachi Rail’s Agility Trains to provide 65 high-speed Azuma trains for the second phase of the Intercity Express
US: New Funding to Advance Interstate Passenger Rail Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the availability of 5.8 million USD in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for its new Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Program. This programme will provide funding and technical assistance to facilitate the implementation of IRC agreements, which are passed into law by two or
CN, UP and GMXT Create Mexico-US-Canada Intermodal Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20230 Canadian National Railway (CN), Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and GMXT have established Falcon Premium, a new intermodal service between Mexico, the US and Canada. The Falcon Premium intermodal service will directly connect all CN origin points in Canada and Detroit to GMXT’s terminals in Monterrey and Silao in Mexico. CN, Union Pacific
FRA Studies the Expansion of Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20230 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has concluded a series of six working group meetings to collaborate with stakeholders on its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service study. This study was mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to evaluate the restoration of daily Amtrak passenger rail services along discontinued long-distance routes, as well as
CPKC and Schneider Sign Intermodal Transport Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20230 Schneider National has signed a multiyear agreement with Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) to provide an intermodal transportation service on CPKC’s north-south corridor connecting the US and Mexico. Under this agreement, multimodal transport and logistics provider, Schneider will transition its Mexico-US traffic to CPKC starting in mid-May. This will enable its customer
Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Become CPKC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20230 Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) have officially combined to create Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). This move follows authorisation from the US Surface Transportation Board (STB) for the companies to create the first single-line railway connecting Canada, the US and Mexico. A CP locomotive and a KCS locomotive operating on
Giuseppe Marino Becomes Group CEO of Hitachi Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20230 Giuseppe Marino has been appointed as the new Group CEO of Hitachi Rail. With this appointment, Marino has rejoined the company after four years, having previously served as Hitachi Rail’s COO of Rolling Stock. Based at the company’s London HQ, he is now expected to lead Hitachi Rail’s ongoing expansion of capabilities
Union Pacific to Transfer Chicago Commuter Rail Services to Metra Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20230 Union Pacific has begun the process of transferring its commuter rail services in Chicago to Metra. This transfer is expected to be complete by the first quarter of 2024 and is anticipated to deliver an improved passenger experience. Although most commuter rail services in Chicago are already operated by Metra, some routes
Deutsche Bahn Reports a Return to Profits Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20230 Despite the ongoing knock-on effects of the pandemic as well as Russia’s war with Ukraine and rising inflation, Deutsche Bahn said it was back in the black for 2022. Its operational results (EBIT adjusted) for 2022 are up by around EUR 2.8 billion to almost EUR 1.3 billion over the Covid
TfL to Procure Additional Elizabeth Line Trains in Response to HS2 Delay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20230 TfL has released its annual budget for 2023/24, revealing that it can now fully cover operational costs following its financial difficulties during the pandemic. This will enable it to invest in new and improved services, including more bus routes, Tube improvements and walking and cycling schemes across the city and outer
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Merger Gains STB Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20230 The US Surface Transportation Board (STB) has provided approval for the merger of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS), subject to certain conditions. This decision will enable CP to exercise control of KCS to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) from 14 April 2023 onwards. STB’s conditions for this merger
Amtrak and SRC Propose New Service between New York and Texas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20230 Amtrak and the Southern Rail Commission (SRC) are applying for federal funding to study the feasibility of a new rail service between New York City and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX via Atlanta, GA. This route would extend the Amtrak Crescent line from Meridian, Mississippi to Louisiana and Texas along Interstate 20 (I-20),
Avanti West Coast Introduces Superfare ‘Standby’ Tickets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20230 Train operator, Avanti West Coast has launched a low-cost ‘Superfare’ ticket for flexible travellers. This offering allows customers to buy a ticket for a specific date, with the choice of morning, afternoon or evening slots. A specific departure time will then be sent 24 hours in advance once the customer has been
Railcoop Service between Bordeaux and Lyon to Launch in 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20230 Independent railway operator, Railcoop has announced that its first passenger service between Bordeaux and Lyon will launch in the summer of 2024. Railcoop will initially offer a two-day return trip between Bordeaux and Lyon. Each single trip will take just under 8 hours and will serve Bordeaux, Libourne, Périgueux, Limoges, Saint-Sulpice-Laurière, Guéret,
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20230 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2023 Is Here! Our first Railway-News magazine of 2023 is packed full of important topics and innovative solutions for the rail industry. “When Will Rail Authorities Start Addressing Active Fire Suppression for Rolling Stock?” calls on regulators to implement changes to increase the safety of passenger and
Transport Canada Launches RFQ for High Frequency Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20230 Canada’s Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra, and the Minister of Canadian Heritage, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez have launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the High Frequency Rail project between Québec and Toronto. The RFQ process will qualify up to three candidates who will be invited to participate in the
Renfe Authorised to Create State-Owned Company for International Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20230 Renfe has been given authorisation to create the state-owned company, Renfe Proyectos Internacionales. Approved by Spain’s Council of Ministers, the new company must now be approved by Renfe Operadora’s Board of Directors. Its organisational structure will then be defined, as well as the incorporation of the different businesses that make up Renfe’s
Network Rail and Transport for London Announce Home-Building Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20230 The UK’s rail infrastructure manager, Network Rail, and Transport for London (TfL) have announced a new partnership that will see thousand of new homes and commercial properties being built across the capital. This type of agreement is a first between the two organisations. In total, Network Rail and TfL are aiming
Eurostar Group Unveils New Brand Identity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20230 The Eurostar Group, an alliance of Thalys and Eurostar, has unveiled its new brand. This marks a new milestone for the group, which was legally established last May. Gwendoline Cazenave was appointed CEO just a few months later. Eurostar Group unveils new brand identity © Thayls The new brand identity was developed by DesignStudio. The
Germany: National Express Awarded Long-Term Contract for Rhein-Ruhr-Express 1 and 11 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20230 National Express Rail, part of the National Express Group, has been awarded the contract to operate the German RE1 and RE11 Rhein-Ruhr-Express (RRX) lines up to 2033. The company took over the two lines last February through an emergency two-year award after the folding of Abellio in December 2021. An RXX train
UK: Varamis Rail Launches ‘Zero-Carbon’ Freight Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 Varamis Rail has collaborated with Network Rail to launch a ‘zero-carbon’ – electric – freight service between Scotland and the Midlands. The service will run Monday to Friday to transport express parcels and third-party deliveries. The service will operate using repurposed freight wagons Network Rail has provided the necessary operating licences, contracts and
RAILSOFT – The Best Solution on the Market for Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20230 RAILSOFT – The Best Solution on the Market for Railway Companies RAILSOFT – the best solution on the market for railway companies, having over 60 modules – so far implemented in 25 companies…and now again – next implementation – we can officially boast of signing another contract for the implementation of
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Launches New Subsidiary in Serbia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20230 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has founded a new subsidiary in Belgrade, Serbia. This makes Serbia the 13th country in Europe in which RCG provides rail freight transport with its own staff and locomotives. ÖBB Rail Cargo Group with new subsidiary in Serbia © ÖBB The new rail transport company (EVU) will handle transit
Germany: CAF gets Keys to BWW Bismark Railway Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20230 CAF has taken ownership of the former BWW Bismarck railway depot in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The site is centrally located in the Metropole Ruhr and has two sidings to the Deutsche Bahn (DB) network. It was in operation from 1926 to 1981 and is the largest preserved old railway depot for
FEATI University Sets Its Sights on Railway Engineering and Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 FEATI University Sets Its Sights on Railway Engineering and Railway Technology FEATI University, the Philippines’ pioneer in training and education in aviation since 1946, as well as one of the long-time providers of academic programs in maritime education, has set its sights on becoming a leading academic institution in railways engineering
VIA Rail Canada Creates Subsidiary to Deliver High Frequency Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20220 The Board of Directors of VIA Rail Canada has announced the incorporation of VIA HFR to manage the development and delivery of its new High Frequency Rail (HFR) project. The new wholly owned subsidiary will act as a dedicated project office for the planning of the HFR project, which aims to
UK Authority Delays Hitachi Rail’s Acquisition of Thales’s GTS Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20220 Hitachi Rail has provided an update on the schedule for its acquisition of Thales’s Ground Transportation Systems (GTS) business. GTS’ Operational Control Centre in Lisbon © Thales Hitachi Rail’s planned acquisition of Thales’s GTS business was initially announced in August 2021. The two companies have since been working to secure the required regulatory approvals
Massachusetts Applies for FRA Funding to Support Improvements to Rail Corridors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20220 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has applied to the US Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for over 108 million USD (102.9m EUR) of funding for corridor improvements. The application to the FRA’s Fiscal Year 2022 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme is to support the department’s Connecting the
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
ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement. This was signed by Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia and Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ during a visit to France by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart
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,
3Squared Appoints Martine Dodwell-Bennett as Divisional Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Rail software and solutions specialist 3Squared are pleased to announce the appointment of Martine Dodwell-Bennett in the role of Divisional Director. Martine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from across the technology space to 3Squared. Martine’s role will be to enhance current processes and enable the business to make change
A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Shaping the Traffic Turnaround: A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT With the help of partners LAT is converting a DDR S-Bahn into a modern meeting room and Antonics is supplying the antennas for the unique showroom concept. The LAT Group has developed a modern showroom concept close to the RAW site in Berlin.
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
Rolling Stock Networking Announces Range of Content for Rail Expo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking Announces Huge Range of Content for 2023 Rail Expo Rolling Stock Networking is continuing to deliver on its mission to provide rail market access opportunities to their exhibitors and visitors, with a huge range of content announced for 6th July 2023. Held in Derby, UK, RSN is organised
Vivarail may appoint administrators as cash dries up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A pioneering company which led the way in converting redundant trains to new forms of traction is preparing to appoint administrators. Vivarail, which was founded by Adrian Shooter in 2013, acquired a large fleet of former District Line cars from Transport for London with the intention of re-using their aluminium
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
RMT to stage new series of 48-hour strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20220 The RMT is to stage more National Rail strikes in December and January, after talks between the union and management had failed to produce a new offer. The walkouts by 40,000 staff have been called in pairs of 48-hour strikes separated by one day in each case, when disruption is also
US: Norfolk Southern to Purchase Cincinnati Southern Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC) has announced an agreement to purchase all of Cincinnati Southern Railway’s (CSR) assets from its current owner, the City of Cincinnati, for 1.62 billion USD (1.57bn EUR). With as many as 30 trains a day travelling the route, this is a critical artery linking the US’s
More rail strikes on the cards after promise ‘was broken’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 A renewed war of words has broken out between the RMT and railway managers after the union said that promised proposals to end the six-month dispute had not been forthcoming, ‘without any credible explanation’. The new clash could now be followed by further strikes. The union added that Network Rail has also
“Trains before Planes” Is One of the Slogans of Climate Activists Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 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: “Trains before planes” is one of the slogans of climate activists… Unfortunately, the current reality is the exact opposite in many ways. Air
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
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
Hitachi Rail to Deliver Digital Commuter Railway in the Philippines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Philippine Government’s Department of Transportation has awarded a major contract to Hitachi Rail to deliver an Electrical & Mechanical Systems and Track Works package for the new commuter railway from Solis to Malolos. This contract is valued at 114 billion JPY (814 million USD) and will be funded by 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
DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain’s rail network. In partnership with Innovate UK, the DfT has awarded more than 5 million GBP in grants to 24 innovators through the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 competition. This funding will contribute
Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 World Class Technology and Service for Railway Systems: Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets Do you want to transform the safety, performance and efficiency of your Railway Signalling Power Supplies system? Are you bidding for work in CP7 and want to differentiate your bids from the competition? If so, our CableGuardian system
Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 In contribution to COP27 discussions, Alstom has published a study entitled, ‘The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,’ in collaboration with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services. This study demonstrates how urban rail transport can decrease carbon emissions and provide environmental, social and economic benefits to African cities. African cities must
AECOM JV to Provide Programme Management Support for California High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 AECOM has announced that the California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected its joint venture (JV) to provide programme management support for the California High-Speed Rail project. The AECOM-led joint venture will help deliver the nation’s first electrified high-speed rail line in a timely and efficient manner, supporting the Authority’s vision of improving
Ricardo Opens First North America Rail Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Ricardo has opened its first North America office dedicated to the rail market. The office in Folsom, CA, will be led by Kirk Klug, the recently appointed President, North America Ricardo Rail, who will oversee the expansion of Ricardo’s rail activities across the region. Kirk Klug, President of North America Ricardo Rail, said:“The opening
Virtek’s Iris 3D Software Supports Welded Assembly Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Virtek’s Iris 3D Software Supports Welded Assembly Operations with Enhancements that Address Quality, Productivity and Skilled Labor Shortage Virtek Vision announces several enhancements to its preeminent Iris 3D laser projection system enabling job shops and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to accelerate the manufacture of and improve the quality of welded assemblies
Alstom Opens Expanded Rolling Stock Plant in São Paulo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Alstom has opened an expanded rolling stock plant in Taubaté, São Paulo, strengthening the company’s presence in Brazil. Alstom invested 14 million EUR in expanding and modernising the industrial site to triple its manufacturing footprint. The area of expansion at the Taubaté plant This investment will aid the company’s growth strategy and enable
Arriva Netherlands Launches Night Train Service to Schiphol Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Arriva Netherlands has announced that it will start operating its first night trains from Maastricht to Schiphol on 16 December. This weekly service will operate on a Friday night through to Saturday morning, connecting Maastricht in the south of the Netherlands with several major cities, as well as with Schiphol Airport. A
Damage to Rutland bridge set to cause weeks of disruption Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 A bridge in Rutland was so seriously damaged by a lorry on 5 November that the railway may be closed between Leicester and Peterborough for the next three weeks, Replacement buses are running and freight trains carrying essential goods are being diverted via London. Fosters Bridge at Ketton crosses the
How Would You Navigate the World If You Couldn’t See? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 A conversation with Icomera and its subsidiary, GoMedia, about Visor, their solution that enables the blind and visually impaired to navigate their way around transportation stations and rail platforms – independently, without the need for expensive, fixed infrastructure. Accessibility – when we think of that word in terms of transport, we
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
Alstom and SMRT Sign MoU to Improve Rail Operations in Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 Alstom is collaborating with Singapore’s rail operator, SMRT Trains to examine the use of advanced technologies that could improve railway operations and maintenance. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore developments in 3D-printed spare parts, autonomous robots and vision computing for predictive maintenance automation, and recoverable
Totalkare Achieves ‘Very Good’ Status from Best Companies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Totalkare is delighted to announce it was recently graded as ‘Very Good’ to work for by Best Companies, formerly known as the Sunday Times Top 100 Businesses. The achievement comes following an in-depth employee engagement b-Heard survey, through which employees are asked to score Totalkare on a 7-point scale across 70
Škoda Group Opens New Subsidiary in Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Škoda Group has opened the office of its new subsidiary in Florence, Italy to strengthen its international presence. Throughout its operations in Italy, Škoda will focus on providing rolling stock for urban rail transport. This will include the manufacture of individual components, as well as the delivery of complete vehicles and
Chicago Transit Authority Advances Red Line Extension Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that it is taking the next step in delivering its Red Line Extension (RLE) project by seeking qualified companies to design and build a 5.6-mile extension. The planned 3.6 billion USD RLE project will extend the Red Line from the existing southern terminal at
Arriva Group Signs Rail Contract in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 Arriva Group has signed a new contract in Poland. Arriva signs passenger rail contract in Poland (l: Piotr Halupczok, Country Managing Director Arriva Poland; r: Piotr Całbecki, Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship) © Arriva Group The contract has a runtime of eight years, from 2023 to 2030 and will see Arriva operate passenger
UK: Construction to Begin on Global Centre of Rail Excellence Next Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has officially acquired the former Nant Helen opencast site and Onllwyn Washery in Neath Port Talbot and Powys, South Wales, paving the way for construction to begin. GCRE site being prepared for construction. © The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Outline planning consent for
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
HS2 Workforce Closes In on 30,000 Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 HS2’s workforce has almost hit the 30,000 mark. This is down to the recruitment of 2,300 new employees over the last three months in response to the rapid pace of construction. HS2 also has a further 300 vacancies currently open to applicants. Almost 30,000 people are now onboard supporting HS2’s construction © HS2 Of the