Finland: VR Group Receives First Dr19 Locomotive from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20220 The first of 60 Stader Dr19 locomotives ordered by VR Group has arrived in Finland. A total of five Dr19s will be delivered this year. Deliveries will then continue on a regular basis from 2023 until late 2026, when the order will be completed. The locomotives have been designed to operate efficiently
Belgium: Alstom to Supply Up to 50 Electric Traxx Locomotives to SNCB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 Alstom has been chosen to supply up to 50 of its third-generation electric Traxx locomotives to Belgium’s Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges (SNCB). Traxx locomotives for SNCB © Alstom The locomotives will be used for domestic and international passenger services on electrified – and on occasion high-speed – networks across Belgium, the Netherlands,
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
Austria: Webuild Begins Work on New Brenner Base Tunnel Lot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 WeBuild has begun work on Lot H41 Gola del Sill‐Pfons of the Brenner Base Tunnel using two tunnel‐boring machines (TBMs) with diameters of over 10 metres. A key part of the Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) project, the Brenner Base Tunnel will link Italy and Austria under the
This Is Your Clients First Impression Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 INPS has a total Worldwide Global Supply Network of the 3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film 1004. 3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film 1004 is a 4 mil thick graffiti shield film designed as a clear, undetectable superficial coating on glass and flat surfaces. If the surface is damaged by vandalism in the
Transport minister steps down Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Transport minister steps down Scottish transport minister Graeme Dey has resigned from the Holyrood government. He said the cause of his departure is 'health-related', and that he was unable to give his responsibility 'everything it rightly requires and deserves'. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Mr Dey had been 'highly effective' and
NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way NEXCOM is proud to introduce its latest series of mobile communication hubs, the nROK 6221 (rolling stock), nROK 6221-IP (rolling stock with IP65 certification), and VTC 6221 (in-vehicle telematics computer), which maintain the durability and slim design of earlier models yet now feature five adaptable
Certification for New UWC Chemicals Tank Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 United Wagon Company (UWC) has gained certification from Russia’s Federal Railway Certification Register for its new model of tank car, designed for transporting chemicals. The tank car has a load capacity of 73 tons and a volume of 88 cubic metres – 15 m3more than similar freight cars on the market. Maximum
First Phase of Elizabeth Line Trial Operations Comes to a Successful End Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 As the first phase of the Elizabeth line trial operations comes to an end, passenger services are likely to begin during the first half of 2022. Operations will start with 12 trains an hour on the central section of the railway from Paddington to Abbey Wood. New Elizabeth line Class 345 train
Rail Baltica Control-Command and Signalling Contract Signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 On 18 January 2022 the RB Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS and an international consortium comprising SYSTRA, ITALFERR (Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group) and EGIS signed an agreement relating to the infrastructure project’s control-command and signalling component. The international consortium will provide engineering and project management services for the preparation,
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
TK Elevator Awarded HS2 Station Lifts and Escalators Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 HS2 has chosen TK Elevator to manufacture and install approximately 160 lifts and 130 escalators at its four main stations. Lifts and escalators Old Oak Common © HS2 The framework agreement also includes maintenance for up to 20 years, and is valued at between 207m GBP and 316m GBP depending on the final
The Power of Synergies to Modernise the Railway Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20220 An interesting talk with Mr Francois Davenne, UIC General Director, who discusses future opportunities for the railway sector, taking into account the important investments and new attitudes towards this means of transportation. In the first excerpt of a long interview, he reveals his point of view on how various different initiatives
WITT EscS 7: Railway Voltage Limiting Device with Approval of the EBA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 WITT EscS 7 – Earth Short Circuiting Device for Railways Voltage Limiting Device with Approval of the Federal Railway Authority Germany *Product like copy © Witt Solutions GmbH Rail system with DC traction use the rails as return conductors for the traction current. The rail is insulated towards the ground. Otherwise stray currents would
RAIB says wagon maintenance must improve Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 THE derailment of a freight train in Wales which triggered a major environmental emergency was caused by a wagon wheelset becoming locked, said the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. The accident happened at Llangennech in Carmarthenshire about an hour before midnight on 26 August 2020. The train consisted of 25 tank wagons
Alstom Wins Norway’s Largest Rail Procurement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to provide up to 200 Coradia Nordic trains to Norske Tog. Alstom wins landmark contract to deliver up to 200 regional trains in Norway © Alstom This is the largest rail procurement contract in Norway’s history and is valued at more than 1.8 billion euros (2.04bn USD). Alstom
Envision the Next Stage of Transportation with NEXCOM and NVIDIA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Envision the Next Stage of Transportation with NEXCOM and NVIDIA Are you using a top-notch GPU to maximize the processing potential of your transportation computers? Regardless of however you answer, it’s always a good time to perform a quality check. NEXCOM’s Mobile Computing Solutions group features top-of-the-line NVIDIA graphic processing units
Germany: DB Regio Orders 17 Alstom Coradia Stream Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20220 DB Regio has ordered 17 Coradia Stream electric multiple units to run on the Main-Weser subnetwork between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel. These will be assembled at Alstom’s Salzgitter site in Germany. The new Coradia Stream double-deck trains will run on Germany’s Main-Weser regional network operating between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel. ©
Complete Composite Systems: Successful Installation in Flood-Hit Area Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20220 Our versatile cable management product ARCOSYSTEM® was successfully fitted at a challenging weather-sensitive location in Germany. The installation took place beside a railway track running from the Kuckuckslay Tunnel towards the southwest town of Kordel near the Luxembourg border © Complete Composite Systems The installation took place beside a railway track running from
Transport for London’s chief financial officer quits Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20220 Transport for London’s chief financial officer quits The chief financial officer at Transport for London has resigned, and is moving to a similar post at London-focused internet company G.Network. Simon Kilonback is leaving at a time when TfL's finances are still in critical disarray, with the current funding support from the
UK: Network Rail Begins Bishops Stortford Renewal Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20221 Network Rail has begun track, bridge and station works designed to improve services for travellers between London and Anglia. Track renewal works begin in Bishops Stortford. © Network Rail Over the next six months weekend work will take place at Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire to renew eleven points and over half a mile
Germany: Deutsche Bahn’s Modernisation Programme Renovates Over 1,000 Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20220 Over 1,000 stations across Germany were renovated last year as part of Deutsche Bahn’s modernisation programme. This work has benefited 13.4 million travellers. Berlin Central Station during the coronavirus pandemic © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben Launched in May 2021, the programme has seen DB invest 120m euros (135.59m USD) into improving the
From the archive: Five decades of the Foxfield Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20190 Half a century has now passed since a group of like-minded individuals got together in early 1967 to take over the operation of a former colliery branch. In those 50 years the Foxfield Railway has seen many changes, but has remained faithful to its original aim of preserving and operating
Mechan Adds York to Traverser Tally Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20190 Sheffield-based Mechan is cementing its reputation as the UK’s leading manufacturer of rail traversers, after installing its latest creation at the Holgate depot in York. The maintenance equipment specialist has delivered a bespoke traverser and set of 12 lifting jacks to the Network Rail facility. Mechan’s latest bespoke traverser, installed at the
The big bird that flew too far: Part 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20190 It’s 50 years since the prototype diesel Kestrel first graced the British Rail network, but after four years it was sold to Russia. The Railway Magazine presents the story of the big bird that flew too far, its life behind the Iron Curtain and the locos it inspired in the
Sydney L2 CBD and South East Light Rail Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 The ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, consisting of Alstom, Transdev, Acciona and Capella, provided the integrated light rail system, including the design, delivery and commissioning of 60 33m Alstom Citadis X05 light rail vehicles; the power supply equipment including APS – 2km of ground-based power supply – HESOP, signalling, communications, and
Deutsche Bahn to Invest 12 Billion in New Trains by 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 Deutsche Bahn says that the total investment it is making in new trains until 2026 is 12 billion euros. Of this, 8.5 billion will go towards long-distance vehicles and 2.7 billion to redesigning and acquiring vehicles for Germany’s big five S-Bahn networks. Lastly, DB Regio will spend around 1 billion
Cisco Unveils Plan for ‘Internet for the Future’ Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 As port rates increase from 100G to 400G and beyond, optics become an increasingly larger portion of the cost to build and operate internet infrastructure. Cisco is investing organically to assure our customers that as router and switch port rates continue to increase, optics will be designed to meet the
From the archive: The treasures of Beamish Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20190 Mark Smithers visits Beamish Museum, one of the North East’s leading regional heritage attractions, featuring several unique railway exhibits. IN THE January 2016 issue of The Railway Magazine, my feature looked in detail at the Tanfield Railway and its important collection of industrial locomotives, manyof which have a strong connection with
IsoGlaze – A Change in Winter Gritting for Rail Operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20190 Endorsed by the rail industry, IsoGlaze is a new de-icing product formulated specifically for the railway. Currently, rail operators generally use rocksalt or salt to remove the dangers of ice and snow on platforms, car parks and access roads and pathways, however, it has been used primarily due to its perceived
Angers Loire Metropole Orders 20 Citadis Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20190 Angers Loire Métropole has ordered 20 Citadis trams from Alstom, which will enter service from 2022. These trams cost a total of almost 55 million euros, and are in addition to the 17 Citadis trams which began operating on line A in 2011. The new trams are earmarked for lines
Mystery signalling faults are disrupting Greater Anglia services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20190 DISRUPTION of Greater Anglia services being worked by the new Stadler trains appears to be caused by signalling problems, but an investigation by Greater Anglia and Network Rail has so far failed to find the cause. Services on several rural and regional lines in East Anglia have been disrupted over the
Western Australia and Alstom Sign Contract for 43 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20190 Alstom and the Public Transport Authority (PTA) of Western Australia have signed a contract for 43 METRONET trains (246 cars). As part of the contract Alstom will also build a manufacturing and assembly plant in Bellevue. Delivering on an election commitment, at least 50 percent of the railcars will be
Mechan Team on Track for Rail Charity Challenge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20190 Four intrepid colleagues from Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, are beginning preparations for a charity fundraiser of epic proportions next year. The quartet has signed up for the Three Peaks Challenge by Rail in June, which will see them scale Britain’s three highest mountains in as many days. (Left to right)
REIDsteel Confirms Backing for British Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20190 REIDsteel, based in Christchurch, Dorset, with 130 staff, designs, manufactures and erects entire steel buildings worldwide including their cladding and glazing. The company, which celebrates its centenary this year, has exported to more than 140 countries to date. Its range of bespoke structures include bridges, hospitals, sports stadia, disaster-resilient buildings,
Industry Insider Week 49 · 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20190 Hitachi to Build New Intercity Trains for Avanti West Coast | Rolling Stock Hitachi has been chosen by franchise operator First Trenitalia – Avanti West Coast – to build the new intercity fleet. Avanti West Coast took over the franchise from Virgin on 8 December. The contract with Hitachi is worth
Last minute Christmas gift: Sir Nigel Gresley mug Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20190 If you are looking for a last minute gift for the steam enthusiast or for yourself then look no further than this splendid mug. On 19th of September 2015, a few days before retiring for overhaul the LNER class A4 Sir Nigel Gresley made a last appearance at the North York
Impressive Great Central trio gather at Eastleigh Lakeside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20190 THE Simkins family visited the Eastleigh Lakeside Steam Railway (ELSR) on August 10-11 with their unique collection of 10¼in-gauge Great Central Railway locos. Design and construction started in the early 1990s. The first completed was Andrew Simkins’ award-winning Class 8 (LNER ‘B5’) 4-6-0 ‘Fish’ engine No. 181, in 2002. Father Neil’s Class
Hitachi to Build New Intercity Trains for Avanti West Coast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20190 Hitachi Rail will base its design on Japanese bullet-train technology. They will travel at 125mph (200km/h) and will be quieter than the diesel-only trains they are replacing. Passengers will enjoy the more reliable wifi as well as the wireless at-seat charging facility. There will also be plug sockets and USB
All New Metro Trains for Bangkok Skytrain Now in Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20190 Siemens Mobility and Turkish consortium partner Bozankaya won a contract to deliver 22 metro trains for the Green Line of Bangkok’s Skytrain system. Siemens Mobility now says all 22 metro trains are with the operator and have started carrying passengers on the Green Line between Kheha Station and Kasetsart University
LNER to say goodbye to Inter-City 125 High Speed Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20190 LNER will celebrate more than four decades of service from the iconic Inter-City 125 trains on the East Coast route with a special farewell tour this month. LNER will mark the retirement of the HSTs by operating a four-day special service taking in the majority of destinations along the LNER route.
First Alstom Citadis Tram for Île-de-France T9 Line Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 Île-de-France selected Alstom to supply 22 Citadis X05 trams in November 2016. Alstom has designed and manufactured the trams, which will enter service in December 2020, at its La Rochelle site. Delivery of the Citadis trams started in November 2019 and will continue until October 2020, in time for the
Plan to relieve Edinburgh western approaches: Transport Scotland revives project for Almond Chord Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 SCOTTISH Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has approved a £15million preliminary project to prepare for the construction of a new chord to the Dalmeny to Winchburgh Junction line, west of Edinburgh. The scheme will enable Transport Scotland and Network Rail to develop three options for the Edinburgh Waverley Western Approaches (EWWA) project,
Transport for NSW: The Transport Digital Accelerator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 In the past when Transport for NSW procured products and services, there was a tendency to publish Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Quotes (RFQ) with a specific list of requirements. This restricted the ability for industry to come up with innovative solutions. For this reason, we now use the
McKinsey: Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 McKinsey discusses its 2019 report. In September 2019 McKinsey published a report entitled Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative. It describes Australia as “among the most advanced economies globally in effective collaboration between the public and private sectors to deliver transport, energy and social infrastructure. It has also become a leader in private
Alstom to Supply 31 Regional Trains to Lombardy Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 Coradia Stream Train Design The cars are designed for both short and medium-length journeys. For example, there are plenty of seats for passengers on regional and inter-regional journeys. Then there are single seats and vestibules, which are ideal for shorter journeys, such as suburban trips. The seats will all come with
Alstom-Bombardier Consortium Wins Paris Metro Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 The Alstom-Bombardier consortium has won the contract to design and manufacture the next generation of metro trains for Île-de-France Mobilités and RATP. The contract is for 44 trains, for a value of 530 million euros. The contract also includes options for up to 410 metro trains. Both companies have a
Construction on Rail Baltica Begins in Estonia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 “During the last couple of years, the Rail Baltica project in Estonia has progressed in good speed. The detailed technical design of the route is under way, the architectural competition of Ülemiste Joint Terminal has been successfully completed and negotiations with the winners are ongoing, and the technical designing of
Five things you may not have known about British Rail freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 A big player for the UK economy According to the Rail Freight Group, rail freight contributes £870m to the economy and plays a big part in reducing congestion and carbon emissions. The overall freight tonnage carried by rail has declined gradually, from 175 million in 1973/74 to 138 million in 1986/87,
Alstom Wins Marseille Metro Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 The existing MPM 76 rolling stock on the Marseille metro entered service in the 1970s and 1980s. New Metro Trains for Marseille Each new rubber-tyre metro train will consist of four cars and be 65m in length. Passengers will be able to move from car to car. Based on a calculation of
DAMM Australia and Zetron Partner to Integrate Mission Critical Communication Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 For more information, visit the Zetron (#73) and DAMM Australia (#71) booths at Comms Connect 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 27th and 28th. About Zetron, Inc. Zetron has been designing and manufacturing integrated mission critical communications systems since 1980. Its offerings include NG9-1-1 call taking, CAD, mapping,
The Key Successes and Challenges for Rail in Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 “For the first time, a national approach has been agreed to position Australia’s multimodal freight supply chains to face the growing freight challenges of the next 20 years and beyond. For passenger rail, the Government has committed to faster rail, providing for people to be able to commute from regional
Zonegreen is on the Up Down Under Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 Depots are inherently dangerous places to work, with hazards including moving trains and high-voltage equipment part and parcel of everyday life. However, advances in technology mean the risks to staff can be almost eradicated by removing the human element in safety procedures. Leading this revolution are the specialist engineers at Sheffield-based
Alstom Signs 10-Year ETCS Maintenance Contract with SBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 22 Oct 2019 | Infrastructure Ontario: Hurontario LRT Contract Awarded Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded the contract to design, build, maintain, operate and finance the Hurontario LRT. source= https://railway-news.com/alstom-signs-10-year-etcs-maintenance-contract-with-sbb/
Early Experiments in Steam Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 A working replica of Stockton & Darlington Railway Locomotion No. 1, which hauled the world’s first public train on September 27,1825. Andrew Jeffrey. In less than 30 years at the beginning of the 19th century, steam engine technology went from stationary mining machines to powering the world’s first inter-city railway. In the
21 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Mayor says HS2 needs a new name and new look WEST Midlands Mayor Andy Street says HS2 should be rebranded, and provide a direct rail connection between Birmingham and Paris. In an article in The Times, the Mayor said ‘when intercity fast trains shift to HS2, we can open up Birmingham
Mirage Rail Goes Global with Rail Induction Welding System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 Rail Welding System © Mirage Mirage is a design and build house with over 10 years’ experience producing bespoke machinery and engineering solutions for the rail, automotive, pharmaceutical and food industries. The company, based in Staffordshire, England, has an experienced design department equipped with solid, surface and 2D modelling software to assist
Preservation focus: Forgetten Gems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 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
Elastomeric Bearings for Construction, Industry and Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 Constant research and development, over 45 years of experience and certified quality management is the reason for choosing Calenberg Ingenieure for successful projects at home and abroad. The application of Calenberg products in the field of static load bearings is especially effective where rigid building parts are put in contact with
The Future of Transportation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 Safety First Arguably the most eagerly anticipated development in the transportation industry is the self-driving or connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) which, despite perception, is set to increase passenger safety across multiple transportation modalities. Trains could very well be first out of the gate as fully autonomous forms of transportation. And
Alstom Presents Future Metro for Lille Metropolitan Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 At the 3rd Assises des Mobilités, the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) and Alstom presented the future metro for the metropolitan region. The presentation took place in Alstom’s maintenance workshop in Villeneuve d’Ascq. The event was attended by Damien Castelain, President of MEL, Gilles Fargier, General Manager of Ilévia, the
European Transport Commissioner-Designate Hearing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 Addressing the right to freedom of movement, Ms. Valean said this right applied to every EU citizen, regardless of location, income or special needs. Everyone, whether it be citizens living in remote areas or those with restricted mobility, needed to be able to access this right. Ms Valean also addressed the
Rail Baltica Tender for Riga International Airport Announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20190 Construction Phases The construction works will take place in six stages. The first stage will see the construction of the station building, which has three levels. This stage also includes constructing the overpass building structures and access roads with all the associated infrastructure. Next, the contractor will create the building façade with
UWC to Supply 100 Freight Cars to Zimbabwe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20190 “When choosing a supplier of rolling stock, we evaluate partners by various criteria. Firstly, we assess the supplier’s technical capacity and production facilities: from research and design to manufacturing. The supplier’s experience of working in similar export markets also matters. We check the actual design of railcars for compliance with
HS2 should go ahead despite costs hike, says review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20190 Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire A recommendation that HS2 should continue to be built in full despite soaring costs has been welcomed by political leaders in the North. The leaked early draft of a report seen by The Times stated that the high-speed railway should go ahead as “large ticket price rises”
Euston’s landmark towers vanish as HS2 redevelopment work continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 PREPARATORY work is continuing at London Euston despite ongoing uncertainty over whether High Speed 2 trains will ever serve the station. Contractors are quickly demolishing the two early-1970s tower blocks in front of the station, clearing the land for the redevelopment and expansion. Progress on the demolition of the
Elizabeth Line delays will affect suburban links too Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 Updated 12 November THE predicted costs of Crossrail are set to rise again by as much as £650 million to more than £18 billion. Phased openings, now set to begin in 2021, will mean initial Elizabeth Line services to Shenfield will start from Liverpool Street main line, and Reading and Heathrow services
Elizabeth Line trains will not run through to suburbs at first Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 CROSSRAIL will not provide through trains under London linking the east and west suburbs at first, although the predicted costs of the project are set to rise again by as much as £650 million to more than £18 billion. The phased opening, now set to occur in 2021, will mean initial
New Transport Commissioner for the EU Announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 With the new European Commission waiting to commence work because 3 of Ursula von der Leyden’s 27 appointees were rejected by MEPs, the date for the hearings for the new commissioners-designate has now been set for 14 November. Among them is Adina-Ioana Valean from Romania, who has been given the
Crossrail: Line will not open until 2021 as costs rise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20190 Photo: Crossrail Crossrail will not open next year and its cost has increased by up to £650 million, the firm building London’s new east-west railway has admitted. Mark Wild, chief executive of Crossrail Ltd, insisted services would begin “as soon as practically possible in 2021”. He revealed the bill for the scheme
ScotRail Class 153 cycle conversions underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20190 WORK on the first of five Class 153 units to be converted for use by ScotRail on the West Highland line has begun at Brodies in Kilmarnock. Under ScotRail’s plan, these designated carriages, with space for cycles and large sporting equipment, as well as additional seating, will be used with the
Frauscher Sensor Technology India Private Limited at IREE 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20190 Frauscher Sensor Technology India Private Limited participated in the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) for the first time from 22 – 24 October 2019 in Aerocity, New Delhi. Along with being an exhibitor at IREE, Frauscher also was a sponsor for International Rail Conference (IRC). IRC was held at the
CAF Wins Signalling Contract in Uruguay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20190 CAF Signalling has expanded its international operations, winning a customer in Uruguay. The company recently obtained the contract for the Ferrocarril Central project. The whole project value is close to 50 million euros, with CAF Signalling’s share lying at 30 million euros. Communications and Signalling Systems The Construction Consortium Ferrocarril Central, which
Polarteknik Launches Next Generation Door Control Unit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20190 The new D56 door control unit is designed and built to purpose of controlling electrical internal doors in trains. The door control unit is designed for flexibility in controlling the train passenger flow for vestibule, saloon, catering, universal toilet and gangway fire doors that have different needs for functionality, features and
RAIB says Romney & Hythe sands incident has echoes of Abermule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20190 By Cliff Thomas A REPORT by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) into the serious operating irregularity at the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway (RH&DR) on August 28 draws parallels to the circumstances that led to the head-on Abermule collision in 1921, when 17 people were killed. In the
Alstom Reveals Model for the Aqua Line in Mumbai metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20190 Rolling Stock Design Alstom says the design for the metro trains for Mumbai’s Aqua Line came from the city’s positive energy and architecture. The theme reflects how Mumbai has changed and grown over the years. The city’s architecture is a melting pot of styles from all over the world. With the exterior
Alstom and FS Italiane Reconfirm Partnership with University of Bologna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20190 Topics will cover in-depth analyses about railway infrastructure, line maintenance and control, communications systems, signalling systems, and integrated mobility in urban systems. There will also be workshops and site visits to production facilities. Students enrolling in the course will also have the chance to take up a training course for
Schaltbau – Safe and Reliable Train Electrics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20190 Schaltbau supply train electrics to companies including Bombardier, Siemens, Hitachi, Rotem, PESA & Kawasaki for use worldwide in urban transportation and main-line rail vehicles, providing maximum safety, reliability and long life. Master controllers are made to customer requirements but offer freedom of configuration of the individual operating controls, latching elements and
Gazpromtrans Purchases 120 Further UWC Tank Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20190 After the outcome of Gazprom’s open competitive procedures, the two companies decided to sign both contracts. According to the contracts, UWC will deliver the rolling stock in 2 separate batches of 60 and 120 units. All 180 tank cars will be delivered by the end of the first quarter of
Vivarail’s Ongoing Success Leads to Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20190 Vivarail has decided to move its manufacturing base to Southam after ongoing success within the company has necessitated expansion. Vivarail’s mission to develop emission-free trains and its increasing orderbook have driven it to move its manufacturing base. The train manufacturer started out at the Quinton Rail Technology Centre in Long Marston
Alstom Celebrates Hanoi Metro Contract Milestone metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20190 The Existing Contract from 2017 In the original 2017 contract between Hanoi and Alstom, the two parties agreed that Alstom, together with its consortium partners, would provide an integrated metro system for the Hanoi Metro Line 3. This line has 12 stations and is 12.5km long. Around 23,900 people are expected
Industry Insider Week 43 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20190 Network Rail Engages Passengers with Augmented Reality | Infrastructure Network Rail in the UK has partnered with Darf Design, the creator of the ARki app, to allow users to view three new footbridge designs. Available for iOS devices, users will be able to see three designs: ‘The Beacon’, ‘The Ribbon’, and
Network Rail Engages Passengers with Augmented Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20190 UK: Network Rail has started using an augmented reality (AR) app to allow passengers to visualise replacement footbridges at stations. The app, ARki, is the product of Darf Design, whose founder is Sahar Fikouhi. By using augmented reality, Network Rail can engage with passengers while building footbridges during, and after, Control
Socomec Launches Next Generation Modular Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20190 Modularity – but Not as You Know It A flexible and truly modular approach has never been more important, with the increasing digitalisation of industry and the rapid expansion of the data centre market. Socomec’s next generation technology has been developed with changing data centre deployment and capacity models in mind –
Grand Est Region Buys 39 Coradia Polyvalent Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20190 The Grand Est region in France has purchased an additional 39 Alstom Coradia Polyvalent trains. The value of this contract is roughly 360 million euros. Alstom will deliver the 39 trains in this order between 2022 and 2024. Order Part 1: Trains for Franco-German Operations Of the 39 trains, 30 are designated for
Ontario: Hurontario LRT Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20190 The Mobilinx team is made up of several major companies: Applicant Lead: John Laing Investments Ltd, Astaldi Canada Enterprises Inc., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A., Transdev North America Inc., Amico Concessions Inc., Salini Impregilo Canada Holding Inc. Design: IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A., Morrison Hershfield, Arcadis Canada Inc.,
Altro Unveils New High Performance EN45545-HL2 Product Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20190 With first-rate ease of cleaning and a tough construction, Altro Transflor Motus can stand up to the demands of any train service, and stay looking great. Contact us to discover the new generation of HL-2. Altro Altro have been designing and producing high quality rail safety flooring for almost sixty years. Here at
Re-Engineered Door Latch Offers Vivarail Safe and Reliable Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20190 Schaltbau are proud to be supporting Vivarail with their innovative Class 230 trains by supplying a range of switches, contactors and train controls. In addition to standard parts, Schaltbau have re-engineered the door latch assembly to replace an obsolete mercury tilt switch with a new compact, reliable and cost effective snap
Industry Insider Week 41 – 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20190 The first new Stadler train for the Merseyrail network in the UK has reached a manufacturing milestone. Following the successful static testing and signing off at Stadler’s factory in Switzerland, the first new train has now been transported to Germany in order to begin dynamic testing. Stadler signed a contract
Intelligent Sensors for Rail Traffic from ASC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20190 For more information: www.asc-sensors.de/anwendungen/schienenverkehr Digital Twins Digital twins are virtual images of real objects or processes. These virtualizations are associated with real state and behavioral information. The intelligent sensor provides data with real-world suggestions in simulation mode. This data is reproducible and thus the development process is simplified. During the simulation, a
Unipart Rail Unveil Revolutionary “Green Energy” Power Supply System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20190 Unipart Rail has successfully completed the design, manufacture and testing of a revolutionary “green energy” power supply system. The system uses solar and Methanol fuel cell technologies to power a pedestrian stop light system at footpath crossing a railway line, instead of conventional electrical wiring methods. source= https://railway-news.com/unipart-rail-green-energy-power-supply-system/
Uninspiring train liveries Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20190 Seeing the photo of the new EMR livery on the front of the September issue highlights what to me is a retrograde step – I think this new scheme is most uninspiring. I have always thought that the old livery, predominantly white with red and blue trim, was rather smart and
Skoda Wins Subway Train Contract in Warsaw metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20190 “I am glad that we are strengthening our position in the Polish market with this contract, where our trams have been carrying passengers in Wrocław for several years. A clear external and internal audiovisual information system will ensure good orientation of passengers, and the trains will also include compartments for
160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20190 This weekend marks 160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson, one of the greatest railway and civil engineers of all time. Through cutting-edge transport technology, Robert and his father George Stephenson reshaped the Britain of their day. Here are a few facts you may not have known about ‘the
Classic stations: Newcastle Central Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20190 Newcastle Central is a listed building, the city’s major transport hub, and acts as both a terminus and a through station. Graeme Pickering recalls the station’s impressive past and assesses plans recently outlined for the future. NEWCASTLE Central station is widely regarded as one of the finest in the country. Its
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
HS2 ‘will not solve the problems facing rail travellers today’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 9, 20190 “HS2 should be scrapped”, say a free market think tank. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire HS2 should be scrapped in favour of upgrading existing rail routes and building new rail links between mainlines, according to a free market think tank. A report by the Adam Smith Institute argues that alternatives to the
Railway Accidents: Lamentable Failures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20190 Thirty-one people lost their lives on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, when a Thames Trains Class 165 ‘Turbo’ collided with a First Great Western InterCity125 at a combined speed of 130mph at Ladbroke Grove, two miles from London Paddington. Fraser Pithie looks back 20 years to one of Britain’s worst post-Privatisation
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
The Next Generation of Locomotive Driving Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20190 The Challenge: In a competitive and complex world where the focus is shifting towards efficiency and economical gain, dreams are often not enough. With an increasing number of side constraints, the transport network becoming more and more complex, and limited rail infrastructure it is getting harder to dispatch and steer drivers