Alstom to Supply 50 Onvia Cab ETCS Units to CZ Loko Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20250 Alstom has signed a contract with CZ Loko for the supply of 50 Onvia Cab ETCS onboard units over the next two years. The contract, valued at 9 million EUR, marks a continuation of cooperation between the two companies. Installation of the onboard units is set to begin in March 2025. The
Škoda Group Unveils First Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Tram Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20250 Škoda Group has completed production on the first of its new Škoda ForCity Plus 52T trams, giving the vehicle its first ride on a test track at a production site in Pilsen. The tram, which is one of 40 units destined for Prague by 2026, was approved in May 2024, with
Stadler to Install Additional Traction System on Leo Express Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20250 Stadler has been contracted by Central European transport operator, Leo Express to install an additional traction system on its fleet of FLIRT trains. The upgrade follows infrastructure improvements in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, where parts of the railway network are transitioning to the European standard 25kV/50Hz AC traction system. The company
Czech Republic: Škoda Launches Its First Battery Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20240 Czech Railways has launched its first battery-powered train, developed by Škoda Group, marking a new phase in rail transport for the nation’s non-electrified lines. The train was presented at Ostrava-střed railway station on 15 December and has since begun regular service on the S8 line in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The event was
Alstom and Škoda Collaborate on ETCS Deployment in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20240 Alstom and Škoda Group have signed a collaboration agreement to supply Alstom’s ETCS Level 2 systems in Škoda trains for RegioJet in the Czech Republic. Through this agreement, the system will be installed in 23 electric units, with deliveries expected to commence in the first half of 2025. Alstom strengthens its position
Škoda and Hyundai Rotem to Collaborate on Future Rail Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20240 Škoda Group and Hyundai Rotem have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of future railway solutions. This agreement was signed during the Czechia-Korea Business Forum in Prague. The MoU sets the stage for future strategic collaborations focused on innovation and technology transfer. The MoU was signed at
Škoda Commences Production of 52T Trams for Prague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20240 At its Pilsden facility, Škoda Group has commenced production of the new Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams for Prague. The initial phase involves fabricating sheet metal parts to be welded into the body of tram. This production phase follows extensive efforts by Škoda Group and the Prague Transport Company (DPP),
Škoda Commences Production of 52T Trams for Prague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20240 At its Pilsden facility, Škoda Group has commenced production of the new Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams for Prague. The initial phase involves fabricating sheet metal parts to be welded into the body of tram. This production phase follows extensive efforts by Škoda Group and the Prague Transport Company (DPP),
Škoda Commences Production of 52T Trams for Prague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20240 At its Pilsden facility, Škoda Group has commenced production of the new Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams for Prague. The initial phase involves fabricating sheet metal parts to be welded into the body of tram. This production phase follows extensive efforts by Škoda Group and the Prague Transport Company (DPP),
Škoda Commences Production of 52T Trams for Prague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20240 At its Pilsden facility, Škoda Group has commenced production of the new Škoda ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams for Prague. The initial phase involves fabricating sheet metal parts to be welded into the body of tram. This production phase follows extensive efforts by Škoda Group and the Prague Transport Company (DPP),
Czech Republic: Škoda Unveils Battery-Powered RegioPanter Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20240 Czech Railways and Škoda Group have unveiled the first RegioPanter train equipped with battery technology. The model was presented at the Rail Business Days trade fair in Ostrava, Czech Republic. It is equipped with three battery packs, mounted on the roof, to enable zero-emission operation on non-electrified sections of line. RegioPanter with batteries
Czech Republic: RegioJet Orders 23 EMUs from Škoda Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20240 Škoda Group has been awarded a contract to deliver 23 electric trains to RegioJet, the largest private railway carrier in Central Europe. This contract is valued at approximately 133 million EUR. A visualisation of the newly ordered EMUs for RegioJet © Škoda Group Specifically, 15 of the ordered trains will be comprised of two
Siemens and Škoda Group to Deliver First ComfortJet Trains to Czech Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20240 Siemens Mobility and Škoda Group are transferring the first new ComfortJet trains to Czech Railways, with passenger service expected to commence this summer. The initial deployment of the long-distance ComfortJet trains will cover select routes, including Prague – Bohumín and Bohumín – Prague – Františkovy Lázně. Czech Railways is set to welcome
CZ Loko Completes Modernisation of 742 Locomotives for ČD Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20240 Czech locomotive and railway vehicle repair company, CZ Loko, has completed the modernisation of fourteen 742 series rail vehicles for major railway operator, České dráhy (ČD). The contract, worth over 684 million CZK, was achieved using the new AURIGA system from Spanish manufacturer, CAF, a modular ERTMS/ATO system. České dráhy743.2, Dalibor Palko ©
DPP Orders Up to 200 Škoda Trams for Prague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20240 Prague’s public transport company, Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy (DPP) has signed an eight-year contract with Škoda Group for the initial purchase of 40 ForCity Plus Praha 52T trams, alongside an option for an additional 160 units. This investment is valued at almost 16.602 billion CZK (675 million EUR) and is
Czech Republic: Škoda to Deliver 15 Trams to Brno Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 In the Czech Republic, Brno City Transport Company (DPMB) has ordered an additional 15 ForCity Smart 45T trams from Škoda Group. These units will replace the city’s obsolete KT8 types that date back to the 80s and 90s. With this order, DPMB is exercising an option from an existing contract, which delivered
MK Seats at The Rail Interiors Show in Prague, Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20230 MK Seats at The International Exhibition of Railcar Interior Technologies and Materials in Prague, Czech Republic Our team showcased MK Seats products at The Railcar Interior Technologies and Materials in Prague last week. It was wonderful to see some of our regular Clients and we were also delighted to connect with
Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Škoda Group has announced that its latest project will focus on incorporating existing automated technologies into a comprehensive smart depot system for tram operators. It anticipates that this ‘Smart Depo’ development would help enhance operators’ services by minimising human errors, improving efficiency and saving financial resources. Alongside eliminating the need for manual
Czech Republic: Škoda to Manufacture ČD EMUs at Šumperk Plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20230 Škoda Group is investing 460 million CZK (19.6 million EUR) in its plant in Šumperk to enable the manufacture of 13 electric trains for Czech Railways (ČD). In recent years, the Šumperk plant has primarily been used to service rolling stock. However, thanks to its ongoing modernisation, the site is also
Drivers Get First Chance to Try Out New Stadler Class 555 Metro Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20230 Members of the Tyne and Wear Metro Futures Traincrew Specialist Team have become some of the first drivers to put the new Class 555 Stadler Metro train through its paces. Eight experienced drivers were given the chance to get to grips with the controls and learn about the new technology and
Dynamic Testing Begins on TGV M High-Speed Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20230 Pre-validation tests are currently underway on the first TGV M test train at Alstom’s Velim site in the Czech Republic. These are part of a comprehensive test programme that consists of static and quasi-static testing, pre-validation testing, admission and endurance tests. At the end of the programme, it’s expected that the TGV
Alstom Receives ETCS Level 2 Order from ČD-Telematika Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20230 ČD-Telematika has chosen Alstom to equip seven Pendolino trains and 66 electric vehicles with ETCS Level 2. Designed and implemented by the rail manufacturer, these will be supplemented by national functionalities that enable operation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Alstom ETCS Level 2 Atlas solution Originally designed to simplify cross-border rail traffic,
Czech Republic: First Four-Car Moravia Trainset Enters Test Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 The first of the Southern Moravian Region’s four-car Moravia trainsets has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice in the Czech Republic. The new four-car Moravia trainset has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice © Škoda Group This is the first of 31 four-car
MoU Supports Collaboration Across North-East Europe High-Speed Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to promote and develop high-speed rail projects across North-East Europe. Rail Baltica central project coordinator and joint venture, RB Rail; Polish transport infrastructure project developer, Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK); and Czech Republic’s national railway infrastructure manager, Správa železnic, státní organizace (SZCZ) signed the
Czech Republic: Electric RegioPanter Trains Deployed from Olomouc to Šumperk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20220 The first two RegioPanter trains have commenced service on the newly electrified line from Olomouc to Šumperk via Uničov in the Czech Republic. By the end of the year, České dráhy will operate four of these two-car units, before a fifth joins the fleet in January. By the summer of 2024, 27
Alstom Partners with Air Products to Bring Hydrogen Trains to Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20220 Alstom and hydrogen producer and supplier, Air Products have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to work together to accelerate the deployment of hydrogen trains in the Czech Republic. This supports goals set by the European Green Deal, specifically the ‘Fit for 55’ package. Alstom and Air Products sign a Memorandum of
Czech Republic: Škoda to Overhaul 6 Liberec T3 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Three trams from the Liberec fleet are now undergoing a major overhaul at the Škoda production site in Martinov, Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part of a tender for the repair of six T3 units. The work will include repairs to the cabinets and electrical parts of the vehicles, as
Poland: PKP Intercity Takes Over First 6 EffiShunter 300 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 CZ Loko is delivering the first six EffiShunter 300 locomotives out of ten to PKP Intercity, having left Česká Třebová for Poland on 26 October. The remaining four locomotives will be delivered by March 2023. Jan Kutálek, Commercial Director, CZ Loko, said:“In the past, we had several projects in Poland, but this
Czech Republic: Alstom to Recruit and Train 200 Welders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in the Czech Republic. This is part of its plans to hire 7,500 new recruits, worldwide, this year. Alstom to recruit 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in Czech Republic The production site is the second-largest of its kind in the Czech
Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference (IRFC) 2022 The seventh International Railway Forum & Conference took place from 5 to 7 October 2022, in the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague – this time with patronage from the Minister for European Affairs, Mikuláš Bek, PhD, granted within the frame of the
Czech Republic: Škoda to Deliver ForCity Smart 45T Trams to Brno Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 The Brno Public Transport Authority has contracted Škoda to supply up to 40 new ForCity Smart 45T trams from December 2022, with five vehicles currently ordered. The trams will run on the new line 8 serving the University of Brno in the Czech Republic. The ForCity Smart 45T tram will undergo the
Alstom to Equip 120 SNCB Locomotives with ETCS Level 2 Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to design, deliver and maintain the latest-generation ETCS level 2 signalling system (Baseline 3) for 120 SNCB HLE18 locomotives currently in commercial service across Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. The system will be supplemented by national functionalities to allow the trains to circulate in Belgium
Alstom and SNCF Unveil TGV M High-Speed Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 The TGV M has been unveiled at Alstom’s La Rochelle site in France. The future TGV train was unveiled by Christophe Fanichet, Chairman and CEO of SNCF Voyageurs; Alain Krakovitch, Director of TGV-Intercités; Xavier Ouin, Industrial Director of SNCF Voyageurs; and Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France on 9 September after
What to Expect from the IRFC 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 What to Expect from Session 2 of the International Rail Forum & Conference 2022 The IRFC 2022 conference will take place from 5 to 7 October – roughly in the middle of the Czech Presidency of the EU Council. It will therefore provide an opportunity to partially assess whether the Czech Republic’s
First of New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Roll Off Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Stadler has completed its first two Class 555 metro trains for Nexus, the owner and operator of Tyne and Wear Metro. The new Class 555 Metro trains at the Stadler factory in Switzerland Nexus’s contract with Stadler, valued at 300m GBP (350.5m EUR | 376.25m USD), is for 46 metro trains. These
MRCE Orders 14 Siemens Vectron Multi-System Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20220 Locomotive leasing company Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE) has ordered 14 Vectron MS multi-system locomotives from Siemens Mobility. This order is part of an existing contract between MRCE and Siemens Mobility. Upon delivery, MRCE will have a fleet of 147 Vectron locomotives. MRCE plans to use the locomotives for operations across Europe Albrecht Neumann,
IRFC to Introduce Direction of Czech and European Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 IRFC 2022 Conference to Introduce Direction of Czech as Well as European Rail Transport The International Rail Forum & Conference will take place from 5–7 October 2022, during the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU. It will therefore be possible to partially assess whether the Czech Republic’s priorities for
ÖBB Launches Freight Connection from Czech Republic to German North Sea Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has launched a new direct service connection between Melnik in the Czech Republic and Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The TransFER service will run once a week on the Melnik-Děčín-Maschen-Hude-Wilhelmshaven route, travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany every Monday and back every Tuesday. Rail Cargo Group states that the TransFER
SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 SüdLeasing GmbH has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on behalf of SBB Cargo International. The new locomotives will be equipped with Siemens Mobility’s XLoad package, which has been developed to improve traction performance and carry greater trailer loads. With this package, trains on the North-South Corridor will be able
Meet SENSIT at Rail Business Days 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 Meet SENSIT at Rail Business Days 2022 Sensors for railway vehicles will be presented at the exhibition Rail Business Days 2022. SENSIT will attend Rail Business Days 2022 © SENSIT s.r.o. We would like to let you know, that we can meet soon at the upcoming exhibition Rail Business Days 2022, which will be
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
CZ LOKO Continues to Modernise CD Cargo Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20220 CZ LOKO has been contracted to upgrade additional Class 742 diesel locomotives for CD Cargo, the Czech Republic’s largest domestic freight carrier. The contract includes the delivery of 25 modernised locomotives, with an option to add five more. This is the second contract awarded to CZ LOKO to upgrade CD Cargo’s
Czech Republic: Subterra Takes Delivery of First EffiShunter 1000 Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Czech construction company Subterra has taken delivery of a CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) equipped with an ETCS train control system. It’s the country’s first private operator to do so. The contract between the two organisation includes an option for two further locomotives. CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) Subterra plans
Siemens Mobility Receives Largest Vectron Order from Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received an order for 50 of its Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Czech Railways (ČD). This is the manufacturer’s biggest Vectron order to date from the Czech Republic. The agreed contract also includes full service for 15 years. With a maximum speed of 230 kilometres an hour, the locomotives can
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil First Régiolis Hybrid Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have unveiled the first French hybrid train. First Régiolis hybrid regional train © Alstom / Yannick Hauwelle Presented at both Alstom’s Reichshoffen site and the Régions de France headquarters in Paris, this electric-diesel-battery regional train is the first hybridisation project of a Régiolis train in France. The project was launched in 2018
New Reading Light for More Comfort in the Railjet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 New Reading Light for More Comfort in the Railjet The product, which consists of three individual parts, offers major advantages in terms of replacement and maintenance With a top speed of 230 kilometers per hour, the Railjet connects the whole of Austria and also takes passengers directly to Germany, Italy, Hungary, the
CZ Loco Researches Hydrogen-Powered Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20210 CZ LOKO is looking into the feasibility of building a hydrogen-powered locomotive. This has tentatively been named the HydrogenShunter 1000. Currently the Czech locomotive manufacturer’s project is in the study phase. This will determine whether the company will go on to develop a prototype. CZ Loko’s HydrogenShunter 1000 The project was announced at
Stadler EuroDual Locomotive Now Approved in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20210 The Stadler-built EuroDual locomotive has been approved for operations in Austria, a process Swiss-based leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP) was significantly involved in. ELP obtained the approval of the locomotive in Austria based on the 4th railway package (a set of changes to EU regulations aimed at liberalising the rail
Interview with Martin Bělčík, CEO of VUZ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 You have mentioned a nearly completely booked capacity. Does that mean that customers should be aware that they may not be able to use your circuit? MB: Yes and no. It depends on the type of tests and requested timeframe. We prefer manufacturers as customers, who wish to carry out comprehensive projects
Knorr-Bremse to Supply Brake Systems for Czech Rolling Stock Orders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20210 Knorr-Bremse has signed a contract with Czech rolling stock manufacturer Škoda Transportation for the supply equipment for light rail vehicles and commuter trains. Rendering of the tram for Brno © Skoda Transportation The contract is valued in the low millions (euros) and the vehicles will predominantly operate in the Czech Republic. Specifically, Knorr-Bremse
Severe Weather Causes Substantial Damage to Germany’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20210 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reported significant damage to rail infrastructure in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia (NWR) and Rhineland-Palatinate following the extreme storms in Europe last week. Consequences of serious weather in Germany: Heimersheim near Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler © Deutsche Bahn AG | Patrick Kuschfeld Initial reports reveal extensive damage to more than 80
Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20210 Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH, situated in Mosbach, has a long history. It was the brainchild of two men, August Steinmetz and Anton Gmeinder, who started the company Steinmetz Gmeinder KG in 1913. Six years later, after one owner left, the company was renamed
Alstom’s Régiolis Crossborder Train Arrives at Czech Test Circuit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Alstom’s Régiolis Crossborder, a hybrid unit, has arrived at Výzkumný Ústav Železniční’s (VUZ) test circuit in the Czech Republic. Alstom’s Regiolis Crossborder hybrid unit train © Alstom In 2019, 30 Régiolis Crossborder trains, which can run on 25kV and 15kV traction power and which are equipped with a diesel engine for unelectrified tracks,
Arriva Submits First Open Access Rail Application in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20210 Arriva Group is filing an application to operate regional rail open access night services in the Netherlands. This has been made possible thanks to new European legislation. The operating model means the train operator carries all the associated costs and risks with the services, without any government concession. Arriva WINK train test
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil TGV M Power Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs have unveiled the first TGV M power car. With a 97% carbon recyclability objective, its carbon footprint is the lowest on the market. Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France, Christophe Fanichet Chairman and CEO of SNCF Voyageurs, and Alain Krakovitch Managing Director, Voyages SNCF, launched the eco-designed
CAF Signalling Receives ETCS Baseline 3 Certification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 CAF Signalling has received the certification for its AURIGA on-board ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 solution in accordance with the latest TSI 2019/776. CAF’s European Train Control System has been fitted into the EM100 measuring car, manufactured by Plasser & Theurer. A key partner in the project was signalling supplier AZD
Alstom’s First Cross-Border Coradia Polyvalent Train Starts Approval and Certification Tests Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Alstom’s first pre-production Coradia Polyvalent France-Germany cross-border train has been delivered to the DB Systemtechnik centre in Minden, Germany, where it will undergo certification and approval tests. These will include mechanical checks to establish how the train behaves on curves. It will then go to the Velim test centre in the
Czech Railways Signs Framework Agreement for 180 Rail Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20210 Czech Railways have signed a framework agreement with a consortium comprising Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation for 180 rail cars. The national carrier will use these passenger coaches on long-distance domestic and international routes. The framework agreement allows for the purchase of 182 cars. The additional two would be purchased by
České dráhy Orders 79 RegioPanter EMUs from Škoda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20200 “We concluded the first contract for the delivery of up to 50 trains with České dráhy in February 2019. Within this contract we are now producing two-car RegioPanter trains, which have 140 seats. The second framework agreement, up to 60 units of this kind, was recently concluded. From this new
Bombardier Hands over 200th TRAXX Locomotive to Railpool Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20200 The 200th TRAXX locomotive is a TRAXX MS2E – the MS stands for multi-system (capable of both AC and DC operations), the 2 stands for second-generation and the E stands for ‘electric’. It is homologated for cross-border operations in seven EU countries: Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Excitement All around India for IGW Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20200 IGW is extending its global manufacturing footprint with excitement all around India, especially in their local Indian plant in Pune. The biggest change that happened recently is that their Indian colleagues are now fully able to produce and assemble entire railway gearboxes locally. By means of a celebration, IGW has just
Škoda Transportation Group Member Pars Nova to Invest €17.6m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20200 “We need to significantly increase production capacity and to innovate technology in order to satisfy the growing demand for modernisations, repairs and also due to further working within the Škoda Transportation Group. “Investment construction in our company started with extending the test room and acceptance hall, which we plan to complete
Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20200 Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state
CZ Loko Delivers First EffiShunter 1000M to CER Cargo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20200 Czech rolling stock manufacturer CZ Loko has delivered the first of two EffiShunter 1000M locomotives to freight operator CER Cargo Holding. The Hungarian operator, who is part of L.A.C. Group, received the locomotive in Jihlava at the end of June. High-level representatives from both parties attended the hand-over event. The second
Škoda Transportation Launches 1bn CZK Investment in Pilsen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20200 “Under the new owner, the PPF Group, we have been winning important contracts. That’s why we are investing heavily in the expansion of production and why we are also looking for several hundred new co-workers for blue-collar, technical and engineering positions. I see this as good news not only for
First TRAXX MS3 Locomotives Enter Commercial Trial Operation in Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20200 “Using this modern locomotive in our fleet will enable us to offer our customers additional services, thanks to its increased power and efficiency. “We are also proud to be the first ones to operate the TRAXX MS3 locomotive, the first locomotive to be fully compliant with the new Czech Electromagnetic Compatibility
Deutsche Bahn to Resume Rail Services to All Neighbouring Countries as of June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20200 Given the demand, the ICE Sprinter trains between Berlin and Munich are making a comeback. The first one will run on 2 June, a further one is scheduled to run from 14 June. Departing Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich, passengers will reach central Berlin particularly quickly. Deutsche Bahn is making additional trains
First Freight Train from Wuhan En Route to Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20200 The train, which is made up of fifty 40-foot containers, departed Wuhan on 28 March before reaching Dostyk Station on the China-Kazakh border on 1 April. There is a break-of-gauge here from standard to Russian (1520mm) gauge so the containers were reloaded on to broad-gauge wagons. The train is now
Further International Travel Restrictions due to Coronavirus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20200 Russia – Czech Republic – Poland Russian Railways has suspended international passenger services into Czech Republic via Poland. These measures became effective on 13 March 2020. The affected services include the Prague-Moscow services. Passengers who have already purchased tickets can cancel them free of charge. Latvia – Lithuania – Belarus – Ukraine Cabinet ministers
Coronavirus: International Rail Services with Czech Republic Stopped Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20200 Deutsche Bahn Services to Czech Republic On 12 March Deutsche Bahn announced that starting on 14 March it would stop its EC connection between Hamburg and Prague via Berlin and Dresden. Two of its international bus services into Czech Republic are also affected. OEBB Services to Czech Republic and Slovakia As a result of
UWC Sggrs80 Standard Gauge Flat Cars Pass Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20200 The Sggrs80 six-axle articulated flat cars United Wagon Company is manufacturing for Deutsche Bahn have successfully passed homologation and certification testing in Europe. The test results mean that UWC can start the official certification procedure with the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), which will in turn allow it to fulfil
EU: 1.4 Billion Euros for Sustainable Transport Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20190 The European Commission has made 1.4 billion euros (1.55 billion USD) of funding available through its Connecting Europe Facility to support transport projects throughout the EU. It says this investment will help build missing connections in Europe, with a focus on sustainable transport options. 50 million euros is set aside for
Leo Express Receives First Sirius EMU from CRRC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 9, 20190 CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd signed a contract with private rail operator Leo Express for three EMUs in December 2016. The contract includes an option for an additional 30 units. The total contract value lies at 5 billion CZK (190 million euros | 210 million USD). Sirius EMU Features Sirius is able
Industry Insider Week 37 / 38 – 20 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20190 After Poland’s accession to the EU, the country received massive economic investment as well as investment in its railway infrastructure and rolling stock. Some of the new rolling stock for the Polish market will be unveiled at this year’s TRAKO. Bombardier, a co-organiser of TRAKO, will present its new TRAXX DC3
ČD fined for anti-competitive bidding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: National operator ČD has been fined KC274·8m after anti-monopoly office ÚOHS ruled that it had abused its dominant position in an effort to prevent competitors entering the passenger market. ÚOHS found that ČD had violated Czech and EU competition laws by submitting artificially low bids for 10-year contracts to
World rail infrastructure market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20190 Australia: ARTC has appointed Turner & Townsend and SNC-Lavalin to provide programme management office services for the Inland Rail project. Canada: Thales is to supply SelTrac CBTC signalling for Toronto’s Finch West light rail line and Stage 2 of the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa. Croatia: HŽ Infrastruktura, the Port of Rijeka
World rolling stock market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20190 Australia: The UGL Unipart 70:30 JV has been awarded a five-year extension to its contract to maintain Sydney Trains’ fleet of more than 1 050 vehicles. The contract runs for five years from July 1, replacing a two-year extension announced in January. South Australia has awarded Bombardier a contract to supply
Filling the intermodal information gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20190 EUROPE: Intermodal freight company Kombiverkehr is piloting Train Monitor, which provides real-time information on the location and punctuality of its services operating within Germany and from Germany to Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Poland. This includes the estimated time when
RegioJet Adds Budapest to Its Destinations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 RegioJet says it will add Budapest, Hungary, to its list of destinations starting in June 2020. Last week RegioJet announced that it was terminating its contract with GKB and instead collaborate with WESTbahn, who will operate all RegioJet services in Austrian territory starting 15 December 2019. This affects RegioJet services that
Westbahn to operate RegioJet’s Wien – Praha trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 EUROPE: Open access operators Westbahn and RegioJet have signed an agreement under which Westbahn will take over the ‘technical operation’ in Austria of RegioJet’s international trains which link Wien, Brno and Praha. Since their launch in December 2017, these trains have been operated between Wien Hbf and the Czech border station
MÁV domestic coach production gathers pace Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 HUNGARY: Following on from two prototype vehicles produced in 2014-15, a series batch of 20 IC+ hauled coaches for international trains has been completed by national railway holding MÁV. The vehicles have been produced in-house at MÁV’s Szolnok workshop. They have been funded by the company and contain more than 50%
Skoda Vagonka Wins Contract for Electric Trains in Latvia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Škoda Vagonka, a part of the Škoda Transportation Group, has won a 240 million (EUR) contract with Latvian State Railways (Pasažieru Vilciens) to supply 32 single-deck electric trains for suburban transport in the country. © Škoda Fulfilling All the Requirements The 35-year contract, which includes servicing and maintenance, best fulfilled the requirements of
ČD Cargo Effishunter locomotives unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: ČD Cargo has taken delivery of the prototype Class 742.71 EffiShunter 1000M Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotive which CZ Loko has produced by extensively rebuilding a ČKD-built Class 742. ČD Cargo ordered 50 of the locomotives for shunting and light main line duties in a KC2·1bn contract signed in November 2018.
Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 29 for 15–19 July 2019: Refurbished interior of the Class 175 with new carpets and upholstery © Transport for Wales Policy Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Report Shows Progress on
HAKEL to Exhibit at the 13th International Railway Fair TRAKO 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 For the third time in a row HAKEL will be attending TRAKO, which takes place for the 13th time in 2019. Our highlight products at the show will be our IMDs (Insulation Monitoring Devices) and our SPDs/VLDs (Surge Protection Devices / Voltage Limiting Devices) for traction systems and vehicles, i.e.
World rail infrastructure market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20190 Australia: Laing O’Rourke, Jacobs and Metro Trains Melbourne have signed a A$89m contract to elevate the line at Toorak Road in Melbourne to eliminate a level crossing. e+ Architecture is to plan the refurbishment of Bendigo station in Victoria. Bangladesh: Pandrol is to provide Larsen & Toubro with VIPA DRS rail fastenings
HGS100RW: All-Purpose Voltage Limiter for Railway Applications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20190 The HGS100RW all-purpose voltage limiter is a piece of protective electro-technical equipment that has a conductive connection to a tower providing tractive support (OLE) and to the rail via a 10mm conductor. Since rails are insulated, devices are used that only allow through voltages higher than: 250 V – places accessible
PKP Cargo Vectron in cross-border service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 EUROPE: One of PKP Cargo’s Vectron MS electric locomotives has completed a cross-border journey from Poland to Germany and back, the operator announced on July 11. The loco hauled a passenger service from Chojnów in Dolnośląskie voivodship to Horka in the German Land of Sachsen. PKP Cargo has ordered 20 Vectrons
Czech Republic: RegioJet Announces Increase in Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 Czech Republic: During the first half of this year RegioJet has seen a 12% increase in passengers travelling on their long-distance trains. This is around a quarter of a million new passengers compared to the first six months of the previous year. The trains which operate in Czech Republic, Slovakia
RegioJet to strengthen overnight trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 EUROPE: RegioJet has bought 18 couchette cars from Deutsche Bahn, which it intends to use to lengthen its night trains on the Praha – Košice route to up to 18 vehicles with a capacity of up to 1 000 passengers per train. The fleet expansion follows a successful bond issue in June
World rail market – June 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20190 China: ST Engineering is supplying a control system for Wuxi metro Line 3. Czech Republic: On-board ticket sales were introduced across the Praha tram fleet on April 26, using Mikroelektronika onboard vending machines with payments processed by ČSOB subsidiary Banit. Poland: Agat is to supply a train washing plant to PKP Intercity under a 7·4m
Leo Express unveils its Chinese EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: The three multi-system electric multiple-units being built for open access operator Leo Express by Chinese manufacturer CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive are nearing completion and on course for delivery in the second half of the year, the operator confirmed on June 3. The inter-city EMUs are due to undergo certification
Leo Express looks to Ukraine as Polish service increased Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 EUROPE: Czech rail and coach operator Leo Express is to increase its weekends-only Praha – Kraków open access rail service to run daily between June 28 and September 2, with a connecting coach link to Lviv in Ukraine. ‘People in Poland love Leo Express’, said CEO Peter Köhler on May 30.
ČD Cargo equipping locos with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: Following re-tendering, ČD Cargo has awarded AŽD Praha and ČD-Telematik a €29·9m contract to fit two classes of electric locomotives with Alstom and ČMŽO-Elektronika onboard ETCS equipment by late 2020. The project covers 47 Class 363 and 31 Class 163 locomotives, 18 of which are to be modified as
Today at Railtex: Day 2 – 15 May 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 It’s Wednesday, Railtex day 2. Here’s your quick show guide for today’s events. Highlights for today are the Future Focus Conference, of which RIA is the organiser. Senior industry members will engage in panel discussions and Q&As about important infrastructure projects and topics such as decarbonisation. Wabtec Stand, Railtex 2019 ©
21 Nations in 8th European TramDriver Championship Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Brussels – On Saturday, 4 May, tram drivers from all over the European continent will come together in the Belgian capital to demonstrate their skills and find out who’s best. The European TramDriver Competition coincides with the 150th anniversary celebrations of Brussels’s tramways on 5 May. A tram in Brussels ©
Länderbahn confirmed as Ostsachsen II operator for 12 more years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 GERMANY: Netinera subsidiary Länderbahn announced on April 1 that it will continue to run Ostsachsennetz II services under its Trilex brand for a further 12 years from December 14 2019. In April 2018 DB Regio subsidiary Start Ostsachsen was selected for the concession by a group of four transport and local
Länderbahn awarded first Czech operating contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: The Ústí nad Labem regional authority has awarded Netinera subsidiary Länderbahn its first passenger train operating contract entirely within the Czech Republic. The contract runs for 10 years from December 2019. It covers the operation of local passenger services on routes U12 RB Osek – Most – Louny – Rakovník
Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider […] The post Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/industry-insider-week-15-2019/
Metrans orders Vectron locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 EUROPE: Hamburger Hafen & Logistik subsidiary Metrans has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract to supply 10 Vectron MS locomotives for use on cross-border freight service in central and eastern Europe. The order announced on April 10 includes the 900th Vectron to be sold. Deliveries from Siemens Mobility’s München–Allach factory are scheduled