InnoTrans Addresses the Skills Gap in the Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Throughout a panel discussion at InnoTrans 2022, industry leaders discussed the skills gap in the rail sector and explored how new talent should be attained and leveraged. The InnoTrans trade fair showcases a multitude of technologies and systems that will contribute to the future of the railway industry. However, Kristian Schmidt,
InnoTrans: Official Presentation of Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus H Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Today, Siemens Mobility presented its hydrogen train Mireo Plus H at InnoTrans in Berlin. The event was attended by Bettina Jarasch, Berlin Senator for Environment and Mobility and Deputy Governing Mayor, Guido Beermann, Minister for Transport in Brandenburg, Thomas Dill from VBB, the transport association for Berlin and Brandenburg, and Detlef
A Sneak Peek of InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20220 InnoTrans is back after four long years. And as is established practice, the Monday before the show officially opens is press day, during which members of the media get an industry welcome plus a preview of some of the top innovations in rolling stock. Representatives from the five founding organisations of InnoTrans
Polarteknik Receives EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 Polarteknik receives EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability performance ranking in top 5% among over 90,000 rated companies globally. What Is EcoVadis? Ecovadis is a system to provide reliable, globally recognized sustainability ratings and insights, enabling all companies to reduce risk, drive improvement and accelerate sustainability and positive impact on our planet and
deugro Appoints Diana Kaufmann as President Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Hanau, Germany, September 1, 2022 – Effective today, Diana Kaufmann has been appointed President Central Europe, Global Risk Management and HR Development for deugro. Throughout her career, Diana Kaufmann has acquired a wide range of skills and experience that makes her an excellent candidate for the position of President. In addition
Network Rail Signs Solar Power Agreement with EDF Renewables UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20220 UK rail infrastructure manager Network Rail has signed a solar power agreement with EDF Renewables UK for 49.9MW of renewable energy capacity. This amount is equivalent to roughly 15 percent of Network Rail’s annual non-traction energy consumption. It will come from EDF Renewables UK’s new Bloy’s Grove solar farm, which is
Rail Freight Group Conference: Growth Opportunities to Dominate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Growth Opportunities to Dominate Agenda at 30th Rail Freight Group Conference As the rail sector enters a period of transition, underscored by the introduction of the Great British Railways (GBRTT) which is overseeing rail transport from 2023, rail freight industry leaders will convene on Wednesday 5th October 2022 to explore growth
HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The facility will be used to maintain, service and store HS2 trains, as well as housing the main control centre for the entire HS2 network. The site includes the maintenance building, the
UK: New Tool Launched to Help Measure Rail Industry’s Social Value Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 A new tool has been launched to help measure the social value of rail investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations. RSVT sustainability banner © Network Rail The Rail Social Value Tool (RSVT) will help rail organisations forecast, monitor and evaluate the social value of their activities in terms of the impact they have
Unions claim funding cuts could endanger safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 Lower rail funding could lead to serious accidents as well as fewer and more crowded trains, according to unions. A report drawn up by the TUC claims that safety would be ‘compromised’ if Network Rail goes ahead with a rumoured reduction in its workforce of 2,500 jobs, saving £100 million
Element Joins the United Nations Global Compact Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) is proud to announce that it has become a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Through this commitment, Element has joined thousands of global companies in advancing societal goals aligned with the UNGC’s ten principles on human rights, labor,
Element Appoints New Singapore General Manager for Admaterials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has announced the appointment of Sherly Wijaya as the new General Manager for Admaterials in Singapore. Sherly brings 17 years of commercial testing laboratory experience in Malaysia and Singapore to the role. She has been a long-time employee of Admaterials, which was acquired by Element in 2018,
Building up to Sydney Build Expo 2022: Australia’s Leading Construction, Architecture & Infrastructure Expo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Australia’s top built environment experts will meet with industry businesses and vendors at the annual Sydney Build Expo 2022. Taking place on the 1st & 2nd of June, 2022, the event will showcase the latest in equipment, innovations and developments across Australia’s Construction, Architecture and Infrastructure Industries. Returning after the last year’s
Official Opening Expansion of Global HQ Stertil B.V. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 On 3 March the official opening took place of the expansion of the Stertil B.V. facility in Kootstertille, The Netherlands. The opening was performed by the Commissioner to the King for the Frisian Province. Keeping an eye on the future, the global headquarters of the Stertil Group has been expanded considerably
HS2 Crewe-Manchester Bill to Be Introduced to Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 The government will today (24 January) introduce the bill for HS2’s Phase 2b western leg (Crewe-Manchester) to parliament. So far, Phase 2a sees the high-speed line running to Crewe. Once approved, HS2 will be able to continue onwards to Manchester, completing the western leg of the high-speed line. This will allow
Network Rail Trial Aims to Improve Lineside Biodiversity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 Network Rail is about to start a new trial project to improve lineside biodiversity on the West Highland Line. Having completed the necessary surveys to ensure the safety of protected species and breeding birds, work will begin to remove trees and vegetation within four metres of a 1.5-mile section of line
RMT calls Metropolitan Line strikes in rosters dispute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 RMT calls Metropolitan Line strikes in rosters dispute SERVICES on the Metropolitan Line of London Underground are set to be disrupted by two 24-hour strikes. The RMT has called for the walkouts as part of the continuing disputes over rosters, which could also mean no Night Tube services will run until
Network Rail to Give Endangered Hazel Dormice Dedicated Railway Crossing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20210 Engineers at Network Rail are building a tiny railway crossing for wild hazel dormice to help protect the endangered species from extinction. This dormouse bridge will be the first of its kind. It will be built in summer 2022 on the Furness line in Lancashire. Hazel dormice to be given a bridge
Alstom Formally Opens New Indian Manufacturing Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20210 Alstom formally opened its new manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India with a ceremony attended by France’s Ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, and Alstom India and South Asia Managing Director Alain Spohr. Spread across 15 acres, and with an installed capacity of 2.1 million hours, it’s the largest components manufacturing facility in
3Squared to Host Exclusive ‘Creating a Culture for Innovation’ Event Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20210 3Squared to Host Exclusive ‘Creating a Culture for Innovation’ Event with the Rail Innovation Group (RIG) And Porterbrook at Sheffield HQ Rail technology and software development consultancy 3Squared are excited to announce details of their exclusive in-person event with industry community group Rail Innovation Group (RIG) and rolling stock experts Porterbrook, at their office in the
CTM Join the Women in Rail EDI Charter to Improve Workplaces Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 CTM’s creators Sopra Steria are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, fairly treated and respected. So, it goes without saying, that we want to improve and support gender balance across all of the industries we work with. We have recently joined the Women in Rail ED&I Charter, which
Competition seeking best young rail photographers open Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20210 Entries are still being accepted for the Rail Camera Club’s free competition for railway photographers aged under 26 to showcase their work. The competition is supported by Network Rail, the National Railway Museum, Jessops, Mortons Media (TheRailway Magazine, Rail Express, Heritage Railway, Railways Illustrated), Silver Link Publishing, Bauer Media and others. The
Exclusive UK Partnership between Virtek and Measurement Solutions (MSL) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20210 Exclusive UK Partnership between Virtek and Measurement Solutions (MSL) Virtek Vision, market leader of 3D laser-based vision systems, is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with UK metrology equipment and design software provider Measurement Solutions Limited, (MSL). The partnership offers increased product diversity to the extensive list of
Industrilas Receives Diversity Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20210 “Giving people with various disabilities the opportunity to work for is one of the best things we have done” – Fredrik Mölzer, CEO of Industrilas. The municipality of Nässjö arranges occupational therapy for people who need additional support in the workplace. To have a place to go and to be a
ORR Concerned about Siemens and Alstom Market Dominance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has expressed concern about the dominance of Siemens Mobility and Alstom in the rail signalling market. The ORR said there needed to be more competition in the British signalling market, especially with the arrival of new technologies as part of Network Rail’s Digital Railway
Network Rail Listed Times Top 50 Employer for Women Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20210 Network Rail (UK) has been listed as one of the Top 50 Employers for Women in Britain by the Times. The infrastructure manager says this accolade reflects its efforts to improve diversity and become a more inclusive employer in an industry that has traditionally been and still is a predominantly male
Jewers Doors Receives Constructionline Gold Membership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20210 Jewers Doors is delighted to announce it has recently been certified as a Constructionline Gold Member. Constructionline is the UK’s leading procurement and supply chain management scheme for the construction industry. In order to obtain gold membership, Jewers Doors had to provide comprehensive information on various aspects of the company business using
Time-lapse footage shows race to fix West Coast Main Line landslip Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20210 Railway engineers have secured the West Coast Main Line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by thousands of tonnes of moving earth. Network Rail specialists have spent 17 days completely rebuilding a railway embankment at Hillmorton Junction, just south of Rugby, after land started to slip underneath the
New Year’s Honours List recognises Network Rail employees Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20210 Martin Frobisher. Photos: Network Rail Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2020, published on 30 December. Martin Frobisher OBE, group safety and engineering director, is recognised for his work supporting the railway response to COVID-19, the construction of the Nightingale hospitals and supporting the
Why It’s Vital the Rail Industry Supports STEM Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20200 The rail industry is a thriving sector to work in with endless career opportunities. Yet, there is a serious skills shortage that urgently needs to be addressed. EngineeringUK anticipates there is a shortfall of between 37,000 to 59,000 across core engineering roles, despite there being an annual demand of 124,000.
Unipart Rail Signs Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Charter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 “Improving diversity is hugely important for us and the industries we work in. I firmly believe that reflecting the diversity of our society and communities will bring greater creativity, drive innovation and bring greater prospects for us. We work hard at improving equality so that everyone - no matter what
Sheffield-Based 3Squared Wins Industry Award for Growth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 3Squared named as joint winners of the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) SME Growth Award alongside fellow nominee Motion Rail. The award, sponsored by Classone Systems Limited, was one of eight awards presented during the Rail Industry Supplier Excellence (RISE) Awards which was held virtually for the first time on Wednesday evening
See the Designs for HS2’s Canterbury Works Vent Shaft Headhouse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20200 HS2 Ltd has published updated designs for the Canterbury Works vent shaft headhouse, which will be located in South Kilburn, London. The compound will consist of four structures which will provide ventilation and emergency access to the 4.5-mile Euston Tunnel between HS2’s London terminus – Euston – and Old Oak Common.
Train operator doubles female driver applicants in a year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20200 The number of women applying to be train drivers at the UK’s biggest rail operator has doubled thanks to recruitment and marketing campaigns. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services, said 825 women had applied to be trained as a driver so far
Investing in Young Talent through Work Placements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20200 At a time where the rail industry is rapidly changing, supporting the growth of STEM skills has never been more crucial. As the industry evolves, so too will the talent pool and the diversity of skills needed to ensure the successful future of rail. Since 3Squared’s inception, we’ve always been incredibly
HS2: Webinar on new habitats for local wildlife in the West Midlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20200 Photo: HS2 HS2 is to host a webinar to explain more about the habitats created in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Around 250,000 trees will be planted in the West Midlands and Warwickshire by HS2’s enabling works contractor LMJV (Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons Ltd) and their team of
Network Rail publishes Environmental Sustainability Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20200 Network Rail has published its Environment Sustainability Strategy about the steps to be taken over the next 30 years “for rail travel to be the cleanest, greenest form of mass transport”. The report details Network Rail’s vision to serve the UK with the cleanest, greenest mass transport, with four core priorities;
HS2 offers hundreds of new jobs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20200 HUNDREDS of jobs are being created at HS2 Ltd as construction work on Phase 1 continues to be stepped up. The jobs include engineering, project management, land, property, procurement and various commercial posts. More than 300 of the new jobs will be based in Birmingham. HS2 Ltd CEO Mark Thurston
HS2 Interchange First Station in the World to Get Environmental ‘Outstanding’ Grade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20200 ‘Outstanding’ is the top classification and puts HS2’s Interchange in the top 1 percent of buildings in the UK with regards to sustainability. The award took into account the fact that the station will maximise natural daylight and ventilation, the station roof design which can capture and reuse rainwater, and
The 2020 Railway Forum: Future Transport in Saudi Arabia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20200 Darren Davis, CEO of Maaden, explained that the Kingdom has investment incentives such as abundant mineral resources and energy sources, in addition to the traditional pillars of investment based on providing security and safety, as well as growing awareness in the local community, and future development plans. Matthias Schubert, Executive Vice
Harsco Environmental Joins ResponsibleSteel™ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20190 Harsco Corporation announced that its Environmental division has joined ArcelorMittal, Daimler, BMW, and others in the world’s first sustainability standard for the steel industry. ResponsibleSteel™ is the industry’s first global multi-stakeholder standard and certification initiative, dedicated to defining and promoting responsible practice, aimed at improving: Climate change and greenhouse gas emissions Water stewardship
GB Railfreight’s pride as it unveils Class 66 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 GB RAILFREIGHT marked Brighton Pride when Class 66 No. 66773 was named Pride of GB Railfreight by The Times columnist Matthew Parris at the South Coast resort on August 2. Sporting rainbow colours along its bodyside, GB says the loco recognises LGBT+ employees across the wider rail industry, and celebrates its on-going commitment
What’s in Store at Railway Interchange 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20190 RSI Educational & Technical Training Conference The RSI Educational & Technical Training Conference aims to educate participants on new technologies and trends in the rail industry. There will be more than 50 educational sessions on subjects such as railcar maintenance, rail operations, air brake technologies, and leadership in the rail industry. A number
Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport has produced guidelines of how it expects Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services. Engineers help clear overgrown vegetation © Network Rail Lineside Vegetation Management Following the recommendations from an independent review chaired by John Varley, a non-executive director
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
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
Report Shows Progress on Diversity in Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 DfT: Published on 11 July a report has shown strong progress is being made in boosting the number of apprenticeships in under-represented groups within the transport industry. Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Transport & Rail Sector Diversity The Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce’s (STAT) 3-year progress report shows BAME representation in
Network Rail Launches Track Worker Safety Task Force Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 Following the deaths of two track workers in Wales on 3 July, Network Rail has launched a new track worker safety task force. The new scheme will help improve the safety of employees that work on the railways. Network Rail is funding this initiative with 70 million GBP (78 million
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
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
19 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 Diversity gap ASLEF has launched a new report called ‘On track with diversity’ – which the union said reveals a ‘glaring gap’ between those in the driver's cab at the front of the train and the communities they serve. ASLEF general secretary Mick Whelan said: ‘When I stood up at our
Industry Insider Week 20 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 20 for 13–17 May 2019: Rendering of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro Novo high-speed train © www.siemens.com/press Rolling Stock Alstom Coradia Polyvalent in France © Markus Eigenheer under licence Five Additional Coradia Polyvalent Trains for Région
Diversity in the Rail Sector – A Vital Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 Mobility Needs Women Conference – Berlin, Germany On 8 and 9 May the German railway body Allianz pro Schiene held its ‘MINTeinander im digitalen Wandel – Mobilität braucht Frauen‘ conference. Allianz pro Schiene says the transport sector needs more women so that it can reach its full potential, further increase its
RIA at Railtex: Bringing the Rail Industry Together Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 By Katherine Anchorena, Marketing & Events Manager, Railway Industry Association Katherine Anchorena Every two years, the rail industry meets in Birmingham for Railtex, the UK’s leading exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services. The exhibition has been running since 1993, and since the very beginning RIA has been involved as an important partner.