South African loco back in steam after 59-year gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20190 BALDWIN-built 2ft- (610mm) gauge 4-6-2 Class NG10 loco No. NG61 was the star of the recent Sandstone Estates 2019 Festival in South Africa – 59 years after it was last steamed. The loco was restored earlier this year and operated as a pair with Beyer, Peacock-built Class NG G11 ‘Garratt’ loco
EPB group vehicles displayed at Ramsgate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 THE EPB Preservation Group exhibited four EMU vehicles at the Southeastern Ramsgate depot open day on June 8. The quartet was the two-car EPB No. 5759 and Motor Luggage Vans Nos. S68001 and 9002/68002. They travelled down to Ramsgate from their Southall base by rail on June 7, returning after
Ruddington ‘Peak’ returns to traffic at Severn Valley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 D05 Preservation Ltd’s Class 46 No. 46010 was completed in time for its debut at the Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) May 16-18 diesel festival. It has been restored to a high standard by the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group at Ruddington, and appeared at the SVR along with the same group’s Class 37
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling
‘Shredded Wheat’ Fowler moves to the ‘Middy’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 FOWLER 20337 of 1934, a 40hp-type 0-4-0DM, was delivered to the Mid Suffolk Light Railway (the ‘Middy’) in June following restoration, where it will be a resident. The fully restored Fowler 20337 in its original livery at the Davis Brothers’ works prior to delivery to the MSLR. The loco was originally
Elsecar Railway to reunite former driver with Bessie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 THE Elsecar Heritage Railway (EHR) has been approached by Samuel Nye regarding 0-6-0DH No. 2895 Earl of Strafford (Yorkshire 2895 of 1964), which is out of use, awaiting attention. Sam’s grandfather Peter Vaughan (90) used to drive the loco, nicknamed Bessie, at the British Gypsum works at Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, working trains to
Severn Valley blue and green ‘Gronks’ comparison Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 THE Severn Valley Railway has repainted Class 09 No. 09107 (built Horwich 1961) in BR blue, as seen at Kidderminster on April 16. It is posed with an early Class 08 – No. D3022 (built Derby 1953) in BR green. The ‘09’ is not an original, having been converted from Class
Robel takes stake in Vogel & Plötscher Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 GERMANY: Track maintenance plant supplier Robel has taken a majority stake in Vogel & Plötscher GmbH, which specialises in track measurement systems and electric drives. Based at Breisach in Baden-Württemberg, Vogel & Plötscher will continue to trade as an independent business following the acquisition of a 70% stake in it by
London’s newest station opens at Meridian Water Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Meridian Water station in north-east London opened on June 3, serving a huge regeneration scheme on former industrial land. The £46million, three-platform interchange will be served by Greater Anglia trains on the Lea Valley route, and replaces nearby Angel Road, one of inner London’s least-used stations. A 5.5km third
Prestigious design award for Hackney Wick project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 London Overground’s Hackney Wick station, which reopened after extensive redevelopment and expansion in May 2018, has won a prestigious design award from the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE). The ambitious redesign, which transformed the North London Line station from a neglected site into a modern and attractive transport interchange, won
Merseyrail top of punctuality charts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Merseyrail was the UK’s most punctual passenger train operator in 2018/19 with an average of 95.51% of trains running on time – well above the national average of 86.3%. Overall national punctuality during March was steady at 89%, but Merseyrail topped the charts with an impressive 98.1%. Close
Mallard to leave National Railway Museum to meet new Azuma trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 To celebrate the launch of Azuma train services to York, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has been working on a special event – bringing Mallard out of its usual exhibition space at the National Railway Museum to meet the newest train on the block, Azuma. The rare outing is part
Dawlish sea wall rebuild begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20190 Work started at Dawlish on June 1 to construct a new higher and wider sea wall to protect the railway and the town from the sea. Teignbridge District Council approved Network Rail’s £30million plans to increase the height of the sea wall in April. Contractors start work
Sheringham platform work delay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20190 Work to lengthen and modernise the single platform station at Sheringham in Norfolk overran in May, writes Dennis Lovett. This view taken on May 11 shows contractors still working to rebuild the platform and install new lighting. The reopening was due for completion on May 5, but
Abseil teams descend to protect Leicester to Nuneaton line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 Specialist abseiling teams have been brought in by Network Rail to help shore up a steep embankment in Warwickshire and prevent potentially dangerous rockfalls. The earthworks close to Arley Tunnel, on the Leicester to Nuneaton line, sits below an old colliery slag heap and a mixture of natural soil and
‘Do not travel’ – UK heatwave sparks chaos on railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Record-breaking heatwave sparks chaos across UK railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Straighter and faster for Midland Main Line at Market Harborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 The new platforms at Market Harborough have been straightened and extended for increased speeds. However, the southern end of the Up platform is still to be completed. On June 17, Class 222 No. 222010 observes a temporary 50mph speed restriction with the 15.00 Sheffield-St Pancras train. CHRIS MILNER Market Harborough
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling quits in cabinet reshuffle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Chris Grayling has quit as Transport Secretary as Boris Johnson stamped his authority in a cabinet revamp on his first day as Prime Minister. For many, Chris Grayling’s name was a byword for incompetence – and he left Government wedded to the unflattering moniker “Failing Grayling”. His record for mistakes was long
Government sets out strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 A strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside to “protect and enhance” the amount of plants, trees and wildlife alongside Britain’s rail lines has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Ministers expect Network Rail, the government-owned company responsible for managing rail infrastructure, to achieve no net loss of
Beale Railway commemorates park trustee Richard Howard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 THE Alan Keef 0-6-0DH steam-outline loco delivered new to the 10¼in-gauge Beale Railway in February 2018 and named Howard is seen on March 10. Its identity is confirmed as Keef 103 of 2017, not as previously stated. The terminus station is called Howard’s Halt, which like the loco, is
HS2 challenges grow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 THE Labour Party is increasing the urgency of its demands for an inquiry into HS2. The call follows unconfirmed reports that HS2 chairman Allan Cook has written to the Department for Transport warning that all phases of the high speed project will cost more than £55.7 billion. According to the
West Midlands Metro celebrates 20 years of service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 WEST Midlands Metro has marked 20 years of operation by unveiling a specially designed livery on tram No. 19. Services were officially launched between Wolverhampton St George’s and Birmingham Snow Hill on May 30, 1999 with an extension through to Grand Central (Birmingham New Street) opening in 2016. Today, Metro trams
Delayed train passengers are being urged to ‘claim every time’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 Train passengers are being urged to “make their voice heard” by applying for delay compensation every time they are entitled to it. An increase in the amount of claims would “send a message” to train operators that reliability must improve, according to watchdog Transport Focus. Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire A report published by
Cavan & Leitrim steam returns to Ballinamore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20190 NARROW gauge steam returned to the former Cavan & Leitrim Railway (C&LR) station at Ballinamore on June 2 when the revived C&LR’s newly restored Avonside 0-6-0T Nancy attended the Ballinamore Vintage and Family Festival. The event was held on the Ballinamore station site, which in its heyday was the headquarters of
CAF wins Docklands contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20190 TRANSPORT for London has awarded the contract to design and build a fleet of 43 trains for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Spanish firm CAF. The deal includes a support agreement to provide on-going technical support services and spares. How the new CAF-built Docklands Light Railway trains should look when introduced
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
No. 813 returns to the North East for Tanfield ‘legends’ gala Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 FORMER Backworth Collieries 0-6-0ST No. 12, better known in preservation as Great Western Railway No. 813, returned to the Tanfield Railway to celebrate its North East heritage at the line’s Legends of Industry gala on June 14-16. The 1901-built ‘Swindonised’ Hudswell, Clarke last visited Tanfield in 2007, and again was present courtesy of
Industry comments on Williams Rail Review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 UK: Organisations from across the rail sector have responded to Keith Williams’ speech in Bradford on July 16 during which he provided an update on the strategic review of the rail sector which he is undertaking for the government. Rail Delivery Group ‘Businesses, communities and passengers across the country have told us
Railtours remembered: The Metropolitan Special Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 In the first of an occasional new series, Andrew Royle looks back to a forgotten railtour over London Transport’s Metropolitan line in 1954. SIXTY-FIVE years ago it was possible for an enthusiasts’ special train to attract the attention of the wider public – even at a time when steam traction reigned
East Kent’s growing attractions… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 THE standard-gauge East Kent Railway (EKR), near Dover, continues to develop the attractions on offer to visitors. These include the 7¼in-gauge Knees Woodland Miniature Railway, opened in 2015, sited next to Shepherdswell station. Locos used are petrol, diesel and battery, with the main traction on March 24 provided by
‘S160’ named in honour of D-Day heroes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 EX-United States Army Transport Corps ‘S160’ 2-8-0 No. 2253 has been named Omaha in honour of the British and Allied servicemen that took part in the D-Day landings 75 years ago. The Baldwin-built locomotive is currently in the final stages of overhaul at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and received its new
Williams reiterates call for UK franchising changes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 UK: Greater accountability and a clear customer focus are the principal requirements for reform of the UK rail sector, according to Keith Williams, the independent chairman of the rail review established by Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling in the wake of the May 2018 timetable change debacle. Ahead of
Modern plates and totems shine at Stafford railwayana auction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 The second Stafford Railwayana Auction of 2019 took place on July 6, with the top price achieved going to the ‘Western’ nameplate and cabside set from D1001 Western Pathfinder – setting a new record for the class at £15,500. Modern traction nameplates continue to shine, with Class 47 No. 47593
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
Churnet Valley’s ‘S160’ steps in to cover Dartmouth steam shortage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 CHURNET Valley Railway-based ‘S160’ No. 6046 has followed in the tracks of its Batt Holden Ltd stablemate No. 5197 by going on hire to the Dartmouth Steam Railway in May. The 2-8-0, seen here at Waterside with the 14.15 service from Paignton to Kingswear on May 30, was brought in to cover a
Train test: Overnight sensation? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 Caledonian Sleeper’s new Mk5 stock has rarely been out of the headlines since it was introduced. Ben Jones takes a ride on this new generation of Spanish-built overnight stock to see if it delivers on its promises of a quality hotel experience. Having been in decline for decades, killed off by
Austrian Zillertalbahn engine to visit Welshpool for 2 years! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20190 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal is seen at the Zillertalbahn during testing following overhaul. WLLR A narrow gauge steam locomotive from Austria is to go on hire to the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway (WLLR) for two years. The Zillertalbahn’s newly overhauled U-class 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal is expected to star in the
BREAKING NEWS: Austrian Zillertalbahn engine to visit Welshpool for 2 years! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20190 A narrow gauge steam locomotive from Austria is to go on hire to the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway (WLLR) for two years. The Zillertalbahn’s newly overhauled U-class 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal is expected to star in the mid Wales 2ft 6in gauge line’s August 30-September 1 steam gala. The Krauss-built
Swanage Railway launches £350,000 ‘T3’ restoration appeal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20190 DORSET’S Swanage Railway has launched a £350,000 appeal to return London & South Western Railway (LSWR) ‘T3’ 4-4-0 No. 563 to full working order. The 563 Locomotive Group, under the umbrella of the Swanage Railway Trust, hopes to raise the money in a suitable time window to allow the 1893-built former National
Double-headed ‘Manors’ help WSR mark 40 years of steaming to Bishops Lydeard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20190 A FOURTEEN-coach train hauled by a pair of Collett ‘Manor’ 4-6-0s was the undoubted highlight of the West Somerset Railway’s 40th Anniversary gala on June 8-9. The event celebrated four decades since the ‘Wizzer’ returned steam to Bishops Lydeard on June 9, 1979, and was a strong illustration that the worst
Heritage profile: The Wensleydale Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20190 Running through some of the best scenery North Yorkshire offers, the Wensleydale Railway is a relative newcomer to the heritage and tourist railway sector. Graeme Pickering finds out more about its growth and expansion plans. A train ride is undoubtedly the main highlight of a trip to a heritage line, but
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
‘P2’ construction makes progress behind the scenes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 THINGS may appear to have gone quiet in Darlington, but the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) continues to make what it described as “a lot of essential but relatively unspectacular” progress on the construction of new-build Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales. The £181,000 order for the Mikado’s motion
Preservation focus: Forgotten gems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 Mark Smithers considers several important examples of narrow gauge and industrial steam locomotives which are not currently in the forefront of public attention. One of the more sobering aspects of the current domestic heritage railway scene is the large number of historic steam locomotives that can for one or more reasons
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
Funding agreed for cutting-edge experimental rail facility in Leeds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 The images show an artist’s impression of the IHSRSI. Please note the plans are subject to detailed planning approval. Credit: Atkins, artist’s impression. The Government has confirmed funding to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world, in Leeds. The University of
Ever wondered how the Harry Potter rail scenes were made? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Have you ever wondered how the Harry Potter rail scenes were made? There are events which have a profound effect on one’s life or business — from West Coast Railway’s point of view, the Harry Potter film is one of them. My mobile rang early one morning in June 2000 as
Cleethorpes gala to host visiting locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway is to welcome two visiting locomotives when it hosts its Summer Steam & Beer Extravaganza event. The July 13-14 event will see two Exmoor-built locomotives visiting the railway for the first time – 0-4-0STT St Egwin from the Evesham Vale Light Railway and 0-6-0 Sandy
From the archive: SAFEGUARDING ON TRANSPORT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The RM backs public transport initiative to protect children at risk Readers are likely to be familiar with the work of the Railway Children charity in India and East Africa, helping and supporting vulnerable youngsters. Lesser known is the fact the charity now provides vital support for children
A1 Trust orders TWO new boilers from DB Meiningen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 GERMAN steam locomotive works Dampflokwerk Meiningen has been awarded the contract to construct the new Diagram 118a boiler for new-build LNER ‘P2’ 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales. The £1million order by the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) covers not only the boiler for the Gresley Mikado, but also a second identical
£20 million fund to help disabled rail passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a £20 million fund to boost accessibility, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. Railway station operators will be able to bid for a share of the investment for small-scale improvements such as textured paving, handrails and raising platform heights. Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a
Revised plans unveiled to protect sea wall route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20190 FURTHER proposals to rebuild and re-route the Exeter to Newton Abbot route between Dawlish and Teignmouth have been unveiled by Network Rail. The ambitious plans include extensive works to protect the line from cliff falls and landslips, as well as high seas, around Parsons Tunnel and Holcombe Beach. Additional
Porterbrook wins hydrogen race as converted ‘319’ makes public debut Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20190 By Ben Jones THE UK’s first hydrogen-powered main line train moved under its own power for the first time at the ‘Rail Live’ event in June. Porterbrook ‘HydroFLEX’ demonstrator No. 799001, extensively modified from dual-voltage EMU No. 319001, has been fitted with a hydrogen power pack, allowing it to run as
LMS Patriot – new contractor selected to complete The Unknown Warrior Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 The LMS-Patriot Company Board has announced that the successful bidder for the contract to complete its new-build locomotive, The Unknown Warrior, is the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust (PRCLT), based at West Shed at the Midland Railway – Butterley, in Derbyshire. <img data-attachment-id="10843" data-permalink="https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk/10842/lms-patriot-new-contractor-selected-to-complete-the-unknown-warrior/img_7187/" data-orig-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lms-patriot-new-contractor-selected-to-complete-the-unknown-warrior-5.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="IMG_7187"
Axminster Carpets Supply Sustainable Flooring for 825 SWR Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Axminster Carpets supplied carpet to 825 vehicles for South Western Railway (SWR) Class 450, 444, 442, 158 and 159 fleet. This marks Axminster’s largest contract to date, a pivotal moment for the company – one for the archive! The world-famous Devonshire factory overlooks the South Western line from Waterloo to Exeter
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
JULY ISSUE ON SALE NOW! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Britain’s best-selling rail title 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 the A1 Trust ordering TWO boilers, the Brighton Belle restoration focus plus take a look at our FREE supplement ‘The Blue &
Çorlu tren faciası davasından çekilen mahkeme heyetine ret – Diken haber TREN KAZALARI by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 Tekirdağ’ın Çorlu ilçesinde 25 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği tren kazası davasının dün görülen ilk duruşmasında çıkan olayların ardından 1’inci Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi heyetinin davadan çekilme kararı, 2’nci Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi tarafından reddedildi, dosyadan çekilme kararı kaldırıldı. Çorlu faciasının ilk davasında aileler mahkeme salonuna alınmamış, polis cop kullanmıştı. Fotoğraf: DHA Tekirdağ’ın Çorlu ilçesinde,
Tributes paid to railway workers killed by passenger train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
Two railway workers die after being struck by train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
BREAKING NEWS: Two railway workers die after being struck by train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
TWO KILLED ON RAILWAY TRACKS AFTER BEING STRUCK BY TRAIN Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
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
Unipart Rail Leader Wins Everywoman Transport & Logistics Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Unipart Rail Head of Business Development Kelly Pepper was one of 14 winners at the annual everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards on Thursday 13th June. Kelly Pepper won the Supply Chain Award Above & Beyond category As an award winner, Kelly was not only being recognised for the positive contribution to Unipart
More issues mean delays for SWR Class 442 return Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 PLANS by South Western Railway to re-introduce Class 442s to the third rail network have been delayed again. The refurbished sets were due to enter traffic between London Waterloo and Portsmouth last December, but bodyshell corrosion was greater than envisaged. SWR Class 442 Nos. 442408/411 arrive at Woking, having
Clayton builds hybrid locos for Tata Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 THE Clayton Equipment has completed the first of a three-loco order from Tata Steel, Port Talbot, which is replacing its ageing diesel locos. Clayton specialises in industrial locos, and is building a CBD90, which is a 90-tonne hybrid Bo-Bo locomotive. The first of three CDB90 locos was delivered to Tata
Locomotive Services gets two Class 73s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 CREWE-based Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) has acquired two Class 73 electro-diesel locos. One of the pair is the first of the class – a ‘JA’ type, which dates from 1962. No. 73001 (E6001) has been acquired from the Dean Forest Railway and arrived at Crewe by road on May 2.
Luxury dining trains’ brief encounter in Kent Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 THERE was brief chance to see two of Britain’s luxury dining trains together on May 11, writes David Staines. ‘Black Five’ No. 44871 was recessed at Lenham Loop with the 12.50 Maidstone East-Folkestone West ‘Heart of Kent Hospice Circular’ to allow LSL’s Nos. 47810 and 47853 to overtake with a ‘Statesman’ special to
UK Railtours ventures through Butterley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 GB RAILFREIGHT No. 66753 EMD Roberts Road edges into Butterley loop with UK Railtours’ ‘Amber Valley Venturer’ tour from Euston on May 4, making for an unusual sight among the preserved DMUs and coaching stock at the Midland Railway-Butterley (MRB). No. 66719 METRO-LAND is out of view at the other end
Industry Insider Week 26 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 26 for 24–28 June 2019: San Francisco APM guideway © Jef Poskanzer under licence Rolling Stock Coradia Lint for ODEG © Alstom Alstom to Supply 8 Coradia Lint Diesel Trains to ODEG Alstom will be
Unipart Rail Successfully Delivers First TRT’s for McCulloch Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 Unipart Rail have successfully delivered the first four TRT (Trac Rail Transposer) machines to McCulloch Rail. The development and manufacturing of these machines form a core part of the alliance between the two businesses, which provides innovative railway component handling and movement equipment for worldwide track maintenance and construction projects. The
Watkin returns to Caernarfon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20190 DE Winton 0-4-0VBT Watkin was moved into a display location in Welsh Highland Railway’s new £3million Caernarfon station at the beginning of April. The 1893-built locomotive was built at De Winton’s Caernarfon works on the waterfront, just yards from the new station. De Winton 0-4-0VBT Watkin in
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
GKN-liveried Jessie enters Blaenavon line service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 Former Cardiff resident Hunslet 0-6-0ST Jessie (1873/1937) joined the Pontypool & Blaenavon Railway’s (P&BR) operational fleet on April 19 following overhaul and conversion back to its original guise by owner Mike Pearce at the Barry Tourist Railway. As reported (RM April), Jessie has been stripped of its former ‘Thomas’ guise, losing
Ffestiniog Travel: Go east for an Asian Rail Adventure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 INTEREST in rail tours to far-flung places continues to be popular as train travel offers the means to see as much of a country as possible in the timeframe of a holiday. Specialist rail tour operator Ffestiniog Travel is capitalising on this trend by going east and combining exotic destinations, interesting
‘Q6’ becomes ‘T2’ after North Eastern identity is restored Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 THE North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) relaunched its Raven ‘Q6’ 0-8-0 No. 63395 on May 1 as North Eastern Railway ‘T2’ No. 2238 – all part of the locomotive’s centenary year commemorations. The transformation has included repainting the loco into the NER livery the locomotive carried when it emerged from Darlington Works
Mid-Hants ‘S15’ ready for comeback after almost two decades on the sidelines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 URIE Locomotive Society-owned ‘S15’ No. 506 has steamed at the Mid-Hants Railway ahead of an imminent return to service. The Eastleigh-built 4-6-0 last ran in 2001, and since then has received extensive boiler repairs along with a comprehensive bottom-end overhaul. This work has included the removal and replacement of the front bufferbeam, and
Beyond the Digital Buzzwords Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 The New European Rail Supply Industry’s Vision on Digitalisation By Tommaso Spanevello, Public Affairs Manager, UNIFE In recent years, digitalisation has been advancing at increasing speed across all industrial sectors, public entities and society at large; and the rail sector is no exception. While sometimes perceived as being conservative, the truth is that rail
Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 25 for 17–21 June 2019: Newag IMPULS for FSE © Edoardo Rizzo Rolling Stock ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award The Brandenburg Design Award
Isle of Wight-style bunker for KESR ‘Terrier’ No. 2678 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20190 KENT & East Sussex Railway-based ‘A1X’ 0-6-0T No. 32678 will receive the larger Isle-of Wight-type bunker it carried when it first came to the pre-preservation KESR in 1940 as part of a overhaul at Rolvenden. The 1880-built ‘Terrier’ and sister engine No. 3 Bodiam (BR No. 32670) are the subject of a joint
West Somerset gets triple ‘Manors’ as Raveningham Hall heads to Severn Valley Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20190 The West Somerset Railway’s (WSR) Minehead shed will offer a flavour of Machynlleth or Aberystwyth in 1950s this summer with no fewer than three Collett ‘Manors’ on shed. On May 22 the Erlestoke Manor Fund’s 1938-built No. 7802 Bradley Manor moved to Somerset from its Severn Valley Railway home, and is expected
Painted ‘Lady’ ready for roll out Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20190 THE Great Western Society will be just days away from revealing the completed paintwork of its new ‘Saint’ No. 2999 Lady of Legend by the time this issue of The RM hits the newsstands. The Churchward 3,500-gallon tender of No. 2999 following lettering and application of the garter crest at Didcot. The crest
Grant support for Bodmin platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20190 THE Bodmin & Wenford Railway’s (B&WR) proposal to install a second platform at its Bodmin General headquarters has received a huge financial boost from main line operator GWR. The Bodmin & Wenford Railway Trust’s £295,000 Second Platform Project has received a joint award totalling £141,000 from GWR’s Customer and Communities Improvement
THE IVO PETERS COLLECTION – VOLUME 4 RAILWAY ARCHIVE: NORTH WALES NARROW GAUGE STEAM 1959-1960 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 THIS is the latest DVD from the Ivo Peters Railway Archive Collection. Volume 4 features North Wales Narrow Gauge Steam, recorded on high quality 16mm colour film, from nearly 60 years ago. Though the programme was originally released on VHS in 1988 the material has been totally re-mastered for DVD. And what
Equality. Diversity. Inclusion. This Is Not Altruism. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 On 23 June it is International Women in Engineering Day. HS2 Ltd is one of the companies in rail proactively working towards changing the employment landscape in construction and engineering. Curzon Street Station visual © HS2 Ltd At Railtex this year Mark Lomas, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at HS2, gave a
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
More ‘Patriot’ progress as 2020 target date looms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 THE LMS-Patriot Project is picking up the pace of construction of its Fowler ‘Patriot’ 4-6-0 No. 5551 The Unknown Warrior across three fronts as the November 2020 steaming target draws closer. Heritage Boiler Steam Services (HBSS) at Huyton, Liverpool, is making great strides with the assembly of No. 5551’s parallel boiler. ‘Patriot’ No. 5551
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
We regret the delay to your train… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 For every late train there is a reason. Some are straightforward, others more complex, and each knock-on has an affect around the network, but with each delay comes a cost. Phil Marsh explains the work of the Delay Attribution Board, which adjudicates for the industry on the more complex cases IN
Cavalcade tops off ‘8F’ return at GCR’s goods gala Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20190 SEVEN BR-liveried locomotives, from the humble ‘Jinty’ to the mighty ‘9F’, provided an impressive grand finale for the Great Central Railway’s Goods Galore gala on May 11-12. The event marked the return to GCR service of Stanier ‘8F’ 2-8-0 No. 48305 after eight years out of traffic, and provided a rare opportunity
1960s Railtours with a difference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 For this month’s Practice & Performance , Keith Farr takes a nostalgic look at some notable steam rail tours from the 1960s One fine June evening in 1967, a friend and I were enjoying dinner in the restaurant car of the 17.05 Euston-Carlisle. During the soup course we were discussing our
Fleet Focus: Britain’s new trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 Exciting times are ahead as the first trains of two new fleets entered service during April and May. A total of 22 new or fully refurbished fleets are due for introduction by 12 train operators over the next three years, and The RM will be taking a closer look at
May timetable brings more seats and trains – but no repeat of 2018 chaos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 New timetables came into force across the UK network on May 19, adding around 1,000 additional services. However, many of the promised new trains have still not materialised. Highlights of the new timetable include the introduction of an hourly Transport for Wales (TfW) service linking Liverpool and Chester/Wrexham via the revived
Great news for commuters after ‘Goblin’ Class 710s launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 The Gospel Oak to Barking line got the first of its new trains on May 23 when two Class 710 four-car EMUs were launched into service late morning. The two sets worked two full diagrams the following day. The announcement from Transport for London came with less than 24 hours notice. Class
Blatant trespass incidents mar ‘Great Britain XI’ finale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 Some of the worst trespass incidents seen since ‘A3’ No. 60103 Flying Scotsman returned to the main line in 2016 occurred on May 5 as the Pacific was returning from York to London Paddington on the final day of the Railway Touring Company’s ‘Great Britain XI’ nine-day tour. Trespass was most evident
Kemal Demirel Dünyada Demiryolu İçin Yürüyen Tek Milletvekili haber by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 Şunu biliyoruz… Büyük bütçeli yatırımlar kentler çok istediğinde ve bu isteği belli ettiğinde gündeme gelip gerçekleşiyor. Gerçi… Kent olarak sahip çıkma noktasında ne kadar başarılı olduğumuz tartışılır, ama Bursa çok uzun yıllardır demiryolu istiyor, hızlı tren bekliyor. İşte… Bu konuyu kent gündemine taşıyıp kamuoyu oluşturma anlamında önemli bir misyon [devamı…] Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için tıklayınız: Kemal Demirel Dünyada Demiryolu İçin Yürüyen Tek Milletvekili – RayHaber Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
Made of Stone: Tunstead Quarry, Derbyshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20190 Construction traffic is the biggest growth area for UK railfreight, with millions of tonnes of material being moved every year – much of it to London and the south-east of England. Ben Jones visits one of the country’s most important locations – Tarmac’s Tunstead Quarry in Derbyshire. Less than three miles
£25million support for for Scottish rail freight industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20190 The Scottish Government has allocated £25million to support the country’s rail freight industry over the next five years. Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson announced the ring-fenced funding during a visit to Freightliner’s Coatbridge Terminal on May 9. Rail freight operators, Network Rail and Transport Scotland can now put forward proposals