California High-Speed Rail Outlines Sustainability Initiatives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has presented key developments in its approach to sustainable infrastructure. The project, which is currently under construction between Merced and Bakersfield, forms part of California’s broader efforts to reduce transport-related emissions and promote economic growth. Once operational, the high-speed rail system will run on electricity generated entirely
Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 Newly released data has demonstrated that ridership numbers on Caltrain have risen substantially since the launch of its electric train service in September 2024. The service, which operates between San Francisco and San Jose, recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in ridership in December, amounting to more than 500,000 additional journeys. This
Legislators Call for $2 Billion for Public Transport Across California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20250 Sacramento lawmakers have called upon the state to invest 2 billion USD to support transit initiatives across California. The request, led by State Senator Jesse Arreguín (D-Berkeley) and Assembly Member Mark González (D-Los Angeles), has asked for the flexible funding to be allocated over two years, beginning in the 2025-2026 financial
California High-Speed Rail Provides 2025 Project Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20250 At the start of this month, the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2025 Project Update Report was submitted to the state legislature. The report outlines key developments in the ongoing high-speed rail project. Notable updates include progress on the Merced to Bakersfield segment, funding adjustments, and changes to procurement and project management
AECOM Appointed for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20250 AECOM has been selected as the lead designer for the final design phase of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project. The company will work under the San Fernando Transit Constructors (SFTC) joint venture team to advance Phase 2 of the project for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Caltrain’s Electric Fleet Exceeds Efficiency Expectations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20250 At its monthly Board of Directors meeting, Caltrain reported that its new electric trains are exceeding performance expectations, with regenerative braking systems returning approximately 23% of consumed energy back to the electric grid. Caltrain had initially projected its annual electricity costs for the new fleet to be around 19.5 million USD.
California High-Speed Rail Contributes Billions in Economic Activity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2024 Economic Impact Analysis Report indicates that the project has generated nearly 22 billion USD in total economic activity. With a 13 billion USD investment to date, the project is reported to have played a key role in creating jobs and boosting local economies, particularly in
California State Rail Plan Proposes $307 Billion Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20250 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has unveiled the 2024 California State Rail Plan, outlining a transformative vision for the state’s rail network by 2050. The plan aims to develop a fully integrated, zero-emission rail system that enhances mobility, supports economic growth, and advances California’s climate action goals. A Stadler FLIRT H2
Is California High-Speed Rail Still a Long Way from Reality? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20240 This year’s edition of Global Mobility Call took place in Madrid, Spain from 19-21 November, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of sustainable transport. The event explored a range of relevant topics for mobility in and across Europe, including the liberalisation of rail networks, variances in bus fares, and
California: Alstom to Provide Operations and Maintenance Services for Metrolink Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20240 Alstom has been awarded a new contract by the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) to provide operations, servicing, and maintenance for the region’s rail system. The agreement, valued at 515 million USD for an initial five-year term, will run from January 2025 to June 2030. It includes an option to
Caltrain Launches Electric Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20240 On Sunday, 11 August, Caltrain officially introduced the first of its new electric trains into regular service. Additional units will now be gradually introduced prior to the full launch of an electrified schedule between San Francisco and San Jose on Saturday 21 September. The new high-performance electric trains offer a better experience
High Desert Corridor High-Speed Rail Project to Be Constructed in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20240 Union leaders and elected officials have signed two significant agreements to deliver the High Desert Corridor (HDC) High-Speed Rail Project in California. This project will connect the Antelope Valley in Los Angeles County with the Victor Valley in San Bernardino County via a high-speed rail line. What’s more, the corridor ultimately plans
Brightline West Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20240 Brightline West has officially broken ground on its high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California. This 218-mile system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 with zero grade crossings. It will stop in in Las Vegas, Nevada as well as Victor Valley, Hesperia and Rancho Cucamonga
Caltrain Celebrates Electrification of 51-Mile Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20240 Caltrain, Balfour Beatty and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have celebrated the start of testing across the fully electrified 51-mile Caltrain corridor. This milestone paves the way for Caltrain to commence operating its electric trains for passenger services between San Francisco and San Jose in September 2024. Caltrain’s electric trains © Caltrain Caltrain
Caltrain Retires Diesel Trains Ahead of Electrified Service Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20240 Caltrain has retired 32 diesel passenger cars ahead of the launch of its new electric fleet. Caltrain’s new electric trains will replace the retired diesel units, which are nearly 40 years old. These old units have now been shipped to Sonoma, California to be stored in Petaluma with Sonoma-Marin Area Rail
California Orders 6 Additional Stadler Hydrogen Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20240 The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans have contracted Stadler to supply six additional hydrogen trains. This exercises a contract option under an agreement signed in October 2023 for 4 initial units. The newly ordered vehicles will thus expand the fleet to ten hydrogen trains. The Stadler FLIRT H2 for California ©
US: Caltrain Electric Trains Complete Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20240 Caltrain has finalised testing for three new electric trains, with each of the new units having completed a thousand miles of testing along the Californian line. The three trains, which form part of a set of 23, have passed the line’s 1,000-mile testing process to meet various safety and quality standards,
Stadler to Deliver Additional Hydrogen Trains to California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20230 Stadler has received an order from the State of California to build four hydrogen-powered trains for the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans. The contract also includes the option to purchase up to 25 additional trains in the future. The new hydrogen trains for California will be used statewide in the
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Additional LRVs to Sacramento Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20230 The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has ordered an additional eight S700 low-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility. This order builds on the operator’s initial purchase of 20 S700 LRVs in 2020, followed by eight more in 2021. The total number of vehicles on order from Siemens Mobility now
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20230 Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services. The California Transportation Commission has approved 80 million USD in funding to purchase a battery-equipped electric train from Stadler. This funding allocation will also cover the related maintenance services and
California: RAISE Grant to Fund Brightline West Stations in Hesperia and Apple Valley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20230 The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) has received a 25 million USD Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant to fund the final design and construction of two Brightline West intercity passenger rail stations. The funded Brightline West stations and their associated facilities will be constructed in Hesperia
Caltrain Begins Testing Electric Trains in Santa Clara Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Caltrain’s electrification project has reached a new milestone, as electric trains operating under power from the overhead lines have commenced testing. These initial tests will take place between Santa Clara and College Park stations on the Santa Clara Drill Track. Testing will then be expanded to the main track, between San
Wildlife Crossings to be Built Over Brightline West High-Speed Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20230 Three wildlife overcrossings are going to be built over Interstate 15 (I-15) and the future Brightline West high-speed rail system, providing a safe path for wildlife such as bighorn sheep. The project will also restore and install desert tortoise fencing and directional wildlife exclusionary fencing. Caltrans, CDFW and Brightline West have agreed
$2.5 Billion to Expand Passenger Rail Services in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20230 California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced more than 2.5 billion USD in funding for 16 ongoing public transport projects that will expand and improve transit and passenger rail services throughout the state. This is part of a multiyear, multibillion-dollar investment to upgrade California’s transit system to enhance mobility options and reduce
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
US: Metrolink Breaks Ground on Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Metrolink has commenced work on its Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project, breaking ground at at the Burbank-Downtown Station in Los Angeles County, California. This project aims to reduce travel times by allowing for increased speeds and more efficient operations as part of the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) programme. Tier 4
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
CHSRA to Restructure Track and Systems Procurement Due to Economic Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced it will let the current track and systems procurement expire in its current form and restructure it. It said that after careful consideration and in light of the current economic climate, supply-chain challenges and 40-year inflation, it believed it was not in the state’s
California High-Speed Rail Board Awards Design Contract for Central Valley Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors last week approved awarding the contract for the design and support services for the Merced, Fresno, Kings/Tulare and Bakersfield stations that form part of the route’s initial 171-mile segment. Conceptual rendering of Fresno station, one of the 4 Central Valley stations © CHSRA A station
US: Metrolink Arrow to Commence Service in San Bernardino County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and Metrolink are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Arrow service, which is scheduled to start operations on Monday 24 October. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday 21 October at the historic Redlands – Downtown Station in California. Work on delivering
Valley Link Rail to Construct Hydrogen Production Facility in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 The Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority has reached a final agreement with the City of Tracy, California to purchase 200 acres for a green hydrogen production facility as part of the Valley Link Rail project. This announcement follows the authority’s approval of the project’s Hydrogen Production Feasibility Study
California High-Speed Rail Applies for 67 Million in Funding to Advance Bakersfield Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has applied for 67 million USD (68.96m EUR) in US federal funding to advance construction of the Bakersfield extension. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project If awarded, these funds would go toward work on the first major structures in the Central Valley
California: Brightline to Build High-Speed Rail Station at Cucamonga Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20220 Rancho Cucamonga City Council and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) have approved the sale of a five-acre portion of jointly-owned property at Cucamonga Station to Brightline West. This sale will allow Brightline West to develop the property and build the first high-speed rail station in the Inland Empire, California,
Barstow, Southern California, to Get New BNSF Integrated Rail Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 BNSF Railway has announced plans to construct an integrated rail complex in Barstow, Southern California. This facility will be the first of its type to be developed by a Class 1 railroad, and will create 20,000 direct and indirect jobs in the area. BNSF to Build New Integrated Rail Complex in Barstow
US: BNSF Orders Four EMD SD70J Locomotives from Progress Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 Progress Rail has been chosen to supply BNSF Railway (BNSF) with four EMD Joule battery-electric locomotives and two charging systems. This order has been supported in part by US grant funding. BNSF Orders four EMD SD70J locomotives from Progress Rail The SD70J units will be delivered in 2024 and will replace BNSF’s diesel
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
Frequentis Members Receive Important International System Safety Accolades for 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Safety Engineer and Safety Manager of the Year: Frequentis Gabriele Schedl and Werner Winkelbauer Receive Important International System Safety Accolades for 2022 The International System Safety Society (ISSS) annually recognises the outstanding efforts by system safety professionals and is this year presenting two Frequentis members with prestigious awards for their contributions.
More Hydrogen Trains Heading to California as Stadler Signs New MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Stadler has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to design and deliver four hydrogen FLIRT trains that are zero emission at the tailpipe. When the contract is signed, it will include an option to purchase up to
Stadler Presents FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train for San Bernardino Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 At InnoTrans 2022, Stadler unveiled its FLIRT H2 hydrogen train, which will be delivered to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBTCA) in mid-2023. This will be the first hydrogen-powered passenger train to operate in the US. Stadler FLIRT H2 © a2b Global Media SBTCA has currently ordered one FLIRT H2 hydrogen train to
Draft Environmental Document for Palmdale to Burbank Section of California High-Speed Rail Released Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the draft environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the Palmdale to Burbank section of the high-speed rail project in Southern California. This follows on from the release of the final (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section in June. California High-Speed Rail
Sierra Northern Railway Unveils Look of New Hydrogen Switching Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Sierra Northern Railway (SERA), the freight division of the Sierra Railroad Company, has unveiled the look of its new zero-emission hydrogen switching locomotive. This will replace its old tier 0 diesel locomotive model. Sierra Northern Railway Zero Emission Hydrogen Switching Locomotive © Sierra Northern Railway The California Energy Commission awarded 4 million USD (
Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power and technology leader, is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Alstom Coradia iLint trains are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on
Alstom Delivers First Sounder S Line Rail Cars to Seattle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 The first two new Sounder S Line rail cars have arrived in Seattle as part of Sound Transit Board’s 11-car order. Sound Transit Board placed the order in 2020 for three passenger cab cars and eight coaches. One cab and one coach have now been delivered and a second shipment of two additional
Caltrain Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Caltrain has reached a new milestone in its electrification project by energising its FMC San Jose traction power substation with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the first time. This is one of the two main substations along the Caltrain corridor, the second being the East Grand substation
Over $230 Million Awarded to Modernise US Intercity Passenger Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has awarded over 233 million USD (231.02m EUR) in funding to 11 projects that will improve and modernise intercity passenger rail services across eight US states. This investment comes from the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Program (Partnership Program), which is administered by
California High-Speed Rail Achieves Environmental Clearance in Northern California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors has approved environmental clearance for the line’s 43-mile section from San Francisco to San Jose. The Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS) for this section of the line is now complete. This milestone concludes the project’s environmental clearance in Northern California. From 2029,
California High-Speed Rail Board Approves Extension Design Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors has approved design contracts for the line’s extension to Merced and Bakersfield. These final Central Valley packages will complete the 171-mile high-speed rail electrified segment, which will eventually connect to the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Merced overpass construction © California High-Speed Rail The approval follows
California High Speed Railway Receives $25M for Merced Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 The California High Speed Railway Authority has been awarded 25 million USD in federal RAISE Grant funding for the Merced Extension Design Project. The California high-speed railway is one of eight projects selected to receive a share of over 119 million USD from the US Department of Transportation’s (DoT) Rebuilding American
Siemens Delivers Two Brightline Trains to Orlando Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Brightline has welcomed the delivery of two Siemens Mobility trains to operate on the upcoming Orlando extension line. The new vehicles, named ‘Bright Green 2’ and ‘Bright Pink 2’ travelled 3,000 miles from the Siemens Rolling Stock facility in Sacramento, California to Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility, south of Orlando International Airport
Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California, offering passengers a more comfortable and safe experience. The train car is the first of 50 that will be renovated in the near future to make Metrolink services more a more attractive option in Southern California. The refurbished passenger train
Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose, California. This clearance testing will ensure the electrified trains are able to operate safely along the Peninsula Corridor, which spans 47 miles from San Jose to San Francisco. The test train was
California High-Speed Rail Summer 2022 Construction Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a summer 2022 construction update to highlight progress on the state’s high-speed rail project. The Authority has published a video detailing the latest on the major construction projects from Madera to Kern counties. In Construction Package 1, preparations are underway to stress cables between the
Stadler Reveals Plans for InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Stadler has revealed some of the solutions it will have on show at InnoTrans 2022 this coming September. With a focus on sustainability, seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be on display to the specialist and general public for the first time. Stadler FLIRT H2 for SBCTA © Stadler This will include Stadler’s
California High-Speed Rail Girders Placed in Kern County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority and design-build contractor, California Rail Builders have placed the final pre-cast girders for Construction Package 4 of California’s high-speed rail project, marking a major construction milestone. Overnight on 8 July 2022, construction crews placed 12 pre-cast concrete girders over the State Route 46 underpass in Wasco.
Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Not All Real-Time Passenger Information Is Created Equal There’s little question in the transit industry about the value of providing Real-time Passenger Information (RTPI) to passengers. RTPI has been found to increase ridership, reduce perception of wait time, and even make passengers feel safer. Today, the
Amtrak Takes Up Option for 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Amtrak has taken up the option to order a further 50 Charger locomotives from Siemens Mobility as it continues to replace its fleet of P40 and P42 diesel-electric locomotives with more energy efficient vehicles. Amtrak orders 50 more Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility © Amtrak / Mike Armstrong The initial order for
Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Metrolink has updated its earthquake early warning system (EEW) to automatically slow down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs. This is an improvement on the original system, trialled in autumn 2021, which simply alerted train operators that an earthquake was happening and that they should begin to slow or stop
Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Ricardo and MxV Rail have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement that will bring together the two rail organisations’ engineering and testing capabilities to serve a burgeoning global rail and transit market. The new alliance will leverage decades of expertise to provide project support for rail engineering, testing, investigation and
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Final Environmental Studies of San Francisco-San Jose Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has shared its final environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section of its high-speed rail project. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project This report includes an analysis of alternatives, including impacts and effects and mitigation
California High-Speed Rail Authority Applies for $1.3bn in Federal Grants Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20220 California High-Speed Rail Authority has submitted two applications for federal grant funding to help finance its project to construct America’s first 220 mph, electrified high-speed train system. A rendering of a high-speed train in the Pacheco Pass in Santa Clara County, California The first two tracks, 119 miles in length, are currently
Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System In a new strategic partnership, Switchio, a division of the Czech-based Monet+, and Canadian company Enghouse Transportation, a division of Enghouse Systems, have secured a contract to bring contactless EMV payments to public transit in California. The tender was
California Legislature Urged to Approve High-Speed Rail Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Three former US Transportation Secretaries, along with several labour unions, organisations, and businesses have signed a letter urging California State Senate and Assembly leaders to approve 4.2 billion USD in bond funding for California’s High-Speed Rail project. Upon completion, the electric high-speed railway will connect Anaheim and Downtown Los Angeles with
United States: Amtrak Unveils New Locomotive Livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 The first locomotive to carry Amtrak’s new livery is making its inaugural journey across America. Locomotive 309 is travelling from California from Delaware, where it will go through an acceptance process before entering service. Locomotive 309 is the first unit to wear Amtrak’s Phase VII livery. © Mike Armstrong for Amtrak Phase VII is
US: NCTD Awards Siemens Mobility 12-Year Service Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 San Diego-based North County Transit District (NCTD) has awarded Siemens Mobility a 12-year technical support spares supply agreement (TSSSA) contract for its fleet of Siemens Sprinter diesel multiple unit (DMU) vehicles. These have been in service since 2008. Siemens Mobility secures 12-year service contract for rail vehicles in San Diego, California Valued at
Union Pacific Tests Viability of Battery-Electric Locomotives for Freight Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad is set to buy 20 battery-electric locomotives from Progress Rail and Wabtec Corporation for testing in yard operations. Locomotive manufacturers Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, and Wabtec Corporation will be supplying the battery-electric locomotives used in Union Pacific’s yard operations testing. © Union Pacific By working with the locomotive manufacturers
Metrolink to Pilot Earthquake Early Warning System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20210 Metrolink will pilot a new technology designed to ensure the safe and rapid slowing and stopping of trains in the event of an earthquake – even before ground shaking is felt. The Earthquake Early Warning System is being deployed along Metrolink’s 91/Perris Valley Line between the cities of Perris and Riverside. A Metrolink train in San Clemente, California This pilot is in partnership with the California
California High-Speed Rail Line Approved Between Bakersfield and Palmdale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 The board’s certification of the Bakersfield to Palmdale Final EIR/EIS and approval of the project section allows the authority to begin preconstruction work as funding becomes available. The section provides a north-south high-speed rail connection between the Central Valley and the Antelope Valley in northern Los Angeles County, closing the passenger
Metrolink Certifies Final EIR for Simi Valley Double Track Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 Southern California’s regional passenger rail service, Metrolink, has certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Simi Valley Double Track Project. The aim of the project is to raise capacity on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line as well as the existing Simi Valley Station. Simi Valley Station, Southern California The final environmental impact report
Amtrak Restores 12 Long-Distance Routes to Daily Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20210 Amtrak will start reintroducing daily schedules in May. Daily services will commence for the California Zephyr, the Coast Starlight, the Empire Builder and the Texas Eagle on 24 May, for the Capitol Limited, the City of New Orleans, the Lake Shore Limited and the Southwest Chief on 31 May, and
ABD’de tren kazası: 44 vagon devrildi – Sözcü haber TREN KAZALARI by railsistem - Mart 4, 20210 ABD’nin California eyaletinde özel bir kargo şirketine ait olduğu ifade edilen yük treninin sefer esnasında henüz bilinmeyen bir sebeple raydan çıktığı duyuruldu. San Bernardino İlçe İtfaiye Departmanı, kazaya ilişkin yaptığı açıklamada, yük taşıyan trenin Ludlow kenti yakınlarında öğlen saatlerinde raylardan çıktığını belirtti. Kazada ölen ya da yaralanan olmazken, 44 vagonun raydan
California High-Speed Rail Authority Presents Revised Draft Business Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20210 “At a time when job growth is needed most, California high-speed rail is putting thousands to work in good paying labor jobs in the Central Valley and making tremendous progress on construction of the nation’s first high-speed rail. “Our goal is to get fast, electrified trains up and running in the
Amtrak Tests New Siemens Mobility Venture Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20210 Amtrak is testing its new railcars, which are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility in Sacramento, California. Among other things, the tests were check the positive train control systems at track speeds. Amtrak testing its new railcars, manufactured by Siemens Mobility © Amtrak | Marc Glucksman The central car is a railcar from Amtrak’s existing
BNSF and Wabtec Test Battery-Electric Locomotive in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20210 BNSF and Wabtec have started testing a battery-electric locomotive in revenue service between Barstow and Stockton (350 miles), California to assess the viability of battery technology. The battery-powered locomotive is located between two Tier 4 locomotives to create a battery-electric-diesel consist, meaning that in operation the train will be powered by
3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20210 A fair number of rail projects are currently under construction in the United States. Here’s a quick look at three line extensions that are set to start carrying passengers in 2021: CityLynx Gold Line Phase 2, Charlotte Phase 1 of the streetcar line (Charlotte Area Transit System) in North Carolina opened in
Amtrak to Run Commuter Rail Services in Southern California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20200 The Metrolink network consists of seven lines that run Bombardier bi-level coaches as well as Hyundai Rotem bi-level cars, hauled by locomotives. The network covers Ventura County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Orange Country, Riverside County and San Diego Country. source= https://railway-news.com/amtrak-to-run-commuter-rail-services-in-southern-california/
Radio Frequency Challenges for Underground Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20200 Wireless underground communication is more reliable with Tunnel Radio’s TRCentral™ software The wireless communications landscape is fraught with RF challenges. Safe and reliable technology solutions entail more than just an antenna and a wireless communication device. This is especially true in today’s world of rail transportation. As trains become longer and
USHSR Publishes 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20200 USHSR has released its 5-Point High Speed Rail Plan, which puts forward starting principles and a list of 15 projects it believes the United States should get going on. The 5-Point Plan A new High Speed Rail Development Authority should be established within USDOT, which would oversee the national programme in collaboration
Stabilising Transportation Infrastructure with Minimal Carbon Impact Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20200 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) needed to stabilise a steep slope that separates a main section of an interstate and a maintenance station. The existing slope was 21 metres high with a gradient of 1.7 Horizontal: 1 Vertical (1.7H: 1V) and in some locations 1H: 1V. A six-metre section at the
Hitachi Wins CBTC System Contract in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20200 Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. has won a 798 million USD contract with San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) to design, build and install the latest generation communications-based train control (CBTC) solution. The current train control system is more than 48 years old. Replacing it with Hitachi’s CBTC solution
USA: Siemens Mobility to Deliver 14 S700 Light Rail Vehicles to Phoenix Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20200 The Valley Metro Regional Public Transport Authority has ordered 14 S700 light rail vehicles from Siemens Mobility. A Siemens Mobility S700 light rail vehicle for Valley Metro, Phoenix © www.siemens.com/press These trains will run on the rail network in Phoenix, Arizona, in the United States. Siemens Mobility will build them in Sacramento, California.
Amtrak Reveals Renderings of New Siemens Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20200 Amtrak announced it had ordered 75 new locomotives in December 2018. Siemens Mobility will deliver these through 2024. The initial agreement also includes an option for Amtrak to purchase further ALC-42 locomotives. Compared to the SC-44 locomotives that Amtrak also operates, the ALC-42 has a bigger fuel tank for longer routes.
Bombardier to Supply BiLevel Cars for Coaster Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20200 US: Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract with North County Transit District (California) to supply BiLevel rail cars. The North County Transit District will use the eleven new commuter rail cars for its COASTER service, a service Bombardier currently also operates. Bombardier and the NCTD signed the contract on 7 July, after
SBCTA Board Explores Privately Funded High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20200 One month earlier the SBCTA Board asked employees to evaluate the feasibility of tunnelling between Rancho Cucamonga station and Ontario International Airport (also in San Bernardino County, California). The Boring Co. submitted an unsolicited proposal to build this tunnel to increase connectivity to the airport. Should the tunnel be a
Metrolink Receives 10.7m USD CRISI Grant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20200 California: The USDOT has awarded Metrolink 10.7 million USD (9.9 million euros) from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant programme. The funds will go towards passenger rail safety and speed improvement projects on the Burbank-Anaheim Rail Corridor, which is one of the busiest in Southern California. The works
Union Pacific’s ‘Big Boy’ ready for Californian visit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20190 UNION Pacific ‘Big Boy’ No. 4014 went for a short test run on September 20. The 16-mile return run to Speer, from its base at Cheyenne, Wyoming, was carried out by Ed Dickens, senior heritage operations manager for UP. The journey was designed to check the minor adjustments that were
Chicago’s Metra adds diesel locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 CHICAGO commuter rail operator Metra is buying 24 former Amtrak California diesel locos, and has ordered 15 rebuilt freight locos to replace older diesels. Metra bought 24 F59PHI locos from Amtrak in 2018 and is currently overhauling and repainting them into its livery. They have entered service in 2019, mainly operating
The Policy Update North America Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20190 Canada, Vancouver In January 2019 the Canadian Transportation Agency opened an investigation into whether BNSF, CN and CP breached their level of obligations in the Vancouver, BC, area between October 2018 and January 2019. It has found that neither BNSF nor Canadian Pacific breached their level of obligations, but that Canadian
Propex Geosoltuions Recieves Carbon Footprint Verification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20190 About Propex Environmental Vision Propex believes in being good stewards of the environment, and has adopted a three-pronged approach to our green commitment – reducing our carbon footprint, implementing sustainable manufacturing practices and developing products that have lasting environmental benefits. Through this vision, we hope to not only hold ourselves accountable,
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
25 More Light Rail Vehicles for San Diego Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for 25 S700 low-floor Light Rail Vehicles (LRV’s) from San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). The first Siemans S70 from the 2011 order, departs the San Diego Train Station © Paul Sullivan under license Changing Standards The new vehicles, which will replace the existing Siemens Mobility
Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 30 for 22–26 July 2019: Current Westbahn KISS interior © Westbahn Rolling Stock Siemens, Bombardier and DB reach an agreement about the ICE 4 trains © www.siemens.com/press Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4
Low-Emission Locomotives Enter Service on California Northern Railroad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) have announced that two new US EPA Tier 4 compliant low-emission locomotives are now in service with subsidiary company California Northern Railroad Company (CFNR), after successfully completing trials. Built by Knoxville Locomotive Works in Tennessee, the 2,400-horsepower diesel locomotives use selective catalytic reduction technology to meet
California Northern Railroad commissions low-emission locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 USA: Two Knoxville Locomotive Works low-emission diesel locos have entered service on Genesee & Wyoming’s California Northern Railroad following the completion of trials. The 1·79 MW locomotives have 12-cylinder MTU engines and use selective catalytic reduction technology to meet Tier 4 emissions requirements. They are expected to provide fuel savings of
California High-Speed Rail Authority issues Track & Systems RFQ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 USA: California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a request for qualifications for its Phase I Track & Systems contract, which has an estimate value of $1·6bn. This would cover design, construction, and testing of the trackwork, electrification, signalling, train control and other railway systems for the 190 km route between Merced
World rolling stock market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20190 Belarus: TMH’s Tver works is to supply BC with 14 Type 61-4447.02 platskartny cars, eight Type 61-440.00 sleeping cars and eight Type 61-445.03 sleeping cars with staff compartments. The order is being financed through BelVEBlizing. Europe: Traktionssysteme Austria is supplying traction motors for the 30 three-car M7 metro trains which CAF
BART Trains Get Bike Straps Encouraging Active Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 Sometimes it is the simple ideas which prove the most popular. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has found out, this is the case with its straps for cyclists to secure their bikes to the rail. The old style of bike rack on BART train © Nick Doty under licence BART Bike Strap Design The