First Electric Train Travels Between Wigan and Bolton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 The North West’s first electric train has taken its first journey between Wigan and Bolton. The newly electrified train undertook its maiden voyage on the 6.5-mile route between 01:15 and 01:40 on Tuesday 3 June, with technical teams monitoring the vehicle’s journey in real-time as part of a comprehensive test regime. First
New-Generation Tensorex C+ 3D Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 In the ever-evolving world of railway technology, where the need for efficiency, safety and precision grows by the day, railways are constantly faced with challenges. One of the biggest hurdles is ensuring that the tensioning systems along the tracks can keep up with the demands of longer stretches and more intricate
Caltrain Ridership Increases Following Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 Newly released data has demonstrated that ridership numbers on Caltrain have risen substantially since the launch of its electric train service in September 2024. The service, which operates between San Francisco and San Jose, recorded a 41% year-on-year increase in ridership in December, amounting to more than 500,000 additional journeys. This
UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 Journeys between Kettering and Wigston will soon be performed by electric trains following an official declaration that the line is ready and safe for their operation along the route, with the final decision officiated both on time and under budget. Certification was awarded by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR),
Moltec Engineers High-Strength Harness Solution to Eliminate Connector Failures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20250 A rail customer struggling with frequent connector failures turned to Moltec for a durable, long-term solution. Their existing harnesses could not withstand the force of abrupt yanking, causing conductors to be pulled out of rectangular connectors and leading to system malfunctions. Understanding the critical nature of the issue, Moltec worked closely with
The Importance of Brazing in the Manufacturing and Assembly of Railway Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20250 Brazing is widely used in the railway industry to assemble components that require strong and reliable joints with good thermal and electrical conductivity. It is particularly useful for joining different metals, complex geometries, and thin-walled structures. However, the challenges of controlling and improving brazed assemblies in railway products are also
Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Battery-Equipped Vectron Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20250 Siemens Mobility has received the first order for a set of Vectron trains equipped with a battery module. The order, which was placed by JeMyn AG, an affiliate of Widmer Rail Services, AG, will see two Vectron battery module locomotives supplied to the company, with delivery due to be fulfilled by
ABB & Škoda Announce Partnership for Battery-Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20250 ABB & Škoda Group have announced a partnership for the development of new battery-electric trains. The collaboration, which is the first of its kind between the two companies, will see Škoda equipping its new battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) with ABB’s compact Traction Battery Pro Series. The partnership is the first of its
Siemens Mobility Progresses Desiro Verve UK Debut Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 23, 20240 Siemens Mobility has implemented its new diesel-battery-electric ‘tri-mode’ technology on a slew of rail vehicles in Germany, paving the way for the company’s train technology to make its debut on British soil. Rolled out on 31 of the company’s Mireo Plus B trains in East Brandenburg, Germany, the introduction follows the
UK: East West Rail Details Electrification Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20240 East West Rail Company (EWR Co) has unveiled plans to electrify the Oxford to Cambridge rail route, preferring a hybrid battery-electric approach with discontinuous electrification. The organisation also announced a 10-week public consultation starting on 14 November 2024, to gather feedback on its plans. The consultation aims to engage communities along
Amtrak Awards Contract for Power System Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20240 Amtrak has awarded the first of three contracts for its Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Program, delivering power system upgrades along the Harrisburg Line. This multi-year project will upgrade the 18-mile section between the Zoo Substation in Philadelphia and the Paoli Substation in Chester County. The upgrades will ultimately improve service
Transpennine Route Upgrade Proposes Plans from Stalybridge to Diggle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20240 The UK’s Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project has proposed plans to upgrade the section of railway between Stalybridge and Diggle. As part of this initiative, Network Rail has released images of a relocated Mossley Station and upgraded Greenfield Station. This precedes a public consultation that will launch on 16 September 2024. Aerial
Siemens Mobility to Electrify Singapore’s Cross Island Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20240 Siemens Mobility has been selected by Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) to lead a consortium with Concord Corporation Pte Ltd in delivering the power supply system for the Cross Island Line (CRL). The Cross Island Line will be Singapore’s eighth and newest Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line. It will be fully
Caltrain Launches Electric Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20240 On Sunday, 11 August, Caltrain officially introduced the first of its new electric trains into regular service. Additional units will now be gradually introduced prior to the full launch of an electrified schedule between San Francisco and San Jose on Saturday 21 September. The new high-performance electric trains offer a better experience
Deutsche Bahn to Expand and Electrify Cottbus–Görlitz Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20240 Deutsche Bahn and the German federal government have signed an agreement for the double-track expansion and electrification of the Cottbus–Görlitz route. This project aims to deliver shorter travel times, more capacity, and better connections to the capital region. Prime Minister of Saxony, Michael Kretzschmer, Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing, DB CEO Richard
UK: New Midland Main Line Power Lines to Go Live Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20240 Network Rail has issued a safety warning ahead of the new Midland Main Line power lines being switched on in Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. On Sunday 28 July, 25,000 volts will be powered between Kettering and Wigston. This makes it the latest section of the Midland Main Line to go live. Network Rail
UK: Porterbrook to Electrify Track at Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20240 Porterbrook has confirmed its latest plans to renew and electrify the 3.5-kilometre track at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire. This upgrade follows the company’s purchase of the site, which was completed last month. Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre © Porterbrook Work on this development is expected to conclude at the end
Caltrain Completes Integrated Testing between San Francisco and San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20240 Caltrain’s electric trains have completed integrated testing between San Francisco and San Jose, marking an important milestone in the operator’s Electrification Project. During this process, tests were carried out on the electric trains, the overhead contact system, the grounding, the bonding and the existing infrastructure, especially in the final segment of
Caltrain Celebrates Electrification of 51-Mile Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20240 Caltrain, Balfour Beatty and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) have celebrated the start of testing across the fully electrified 51-mile Caltrain corridor. This milestone paves the way for Caltrain to commence operating its electric trains for passenger services between San Francisco and San Jose in September 2024. Caltrain’s electric trains © Caltrain Caltrain
Sensit Will Attend Hannover Messe 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20240 Sensit Will Attend Hannover Messe 2024 Dear business partners, Please accept our invitation to one of the most important and largest industrial fairs in the world – Hannover Messe, which takes place from 22 to 26 April in Hannover, Germany. The main topics of this year are electrification, digitalization and automation in industry.
UK: Electric Train Tested between Manchester and Stalybridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20240 An electric train has completed a test run between Manchester and Stalybridge for the first time as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This achievement follows work completed last year to install overhead line electrification (OLE) between Manchester Victoria, Stalybridge and Guide Bridge stations. In addition, track was replaced to
Capitol Industrial Batteries – Where Service is Alive and Well Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20240 Where Service is Alive and Sell Capitol Industrial Batteries – perfect power solution. Whether you require batteries repaired, overhauled or replaced, Capitol are trusted and relied upon by a wide range of UK rail industry companies, who have come to know that we deliver on our promises to provide exacting standards of
Network Rail Changes Standards for Signalling Power Supplies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20240 Network Rail Changes Standards for Signalling Power Supplies, Opening Potential for Massive Savings Rail technology supplier Viper Innovations have collaborated closely with partners at Network Rail to ensure the industry gain substantial benefits from the installation of CableGuardian. To-date the technology has brought excellent returns on investment, helping operators to avoid
Work Faster and Safer With the Remote-Controlled Isolator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20240 The video below shows you how much work it takes to test whether there is voltage on the overhead line and how to short-circuit it. Watch the video on the SpoorPro Youtube Channel. This job is not very pleasant and can be quite dirty plus resource intensive. Strukton Rail Nederland felt that
Litgrid to Prepare Network for Rail Baltica Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20240 Lithuanian electricity transmissions operator, Litgird AB, implementing body LTG Infra and joint venture RB Rail AS have signed an agreement to prepare electricity transmission networks for connection to traction substations of the Rail Baltica project. The agreement, which allows for the preparation of an electricity transmission network to be implemented for
US: Caltrain Electric Trains Complete Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20240 Caltrain has finalised testing for three new electric trains, with each of the new units having completed a thousand miles of testing along the Californian line. The three trains, which form part of a set of 23, have passed the line’s 1,000-mile testing process to meet various safety and quality standards,
Romania: Alstom to Equip Caransebes-Lugoj Railway Line with New ERTMS Signalling System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20230 Alstom has won a contract to modernise the Caransebeș-Lugoj railway line in Romania, equipping it with both new ERTMS Level 2 signalling technology and electrification infrastructure and providing digital train control solutions. Alstom is part of the Asocierea RailWorks consortium, which signed the contract. Other consortium members are the Romanian civil
Porterbrooks Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter (RCC) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre. This technology could enable battery charging on non-electrified sections of the UK rail network using a 25kV power supply. It will be installed at Porterbrook’s Long Marston
Taking Charge of Decarbonisation at Rail Live! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 On 29 November, the opening day of Rail Live! showcased some of the ongoing decarbonisation initiatives underway in the rail industry. With the transition to electric power playing a key role in delivering more sustainable rail networks, the event highlighted the positive impact of a range of electrification projects worldwide. For example,
Scotland: Network Rail Awards Contracts for Electrification of East Kilbride Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 Network Rail has awarded contracts valued at 61.5 million GBP for the delivery of the East Kilbride Enhancement Project in Scotland. The contracts have been awarded to Story Contracting, AmcoGiffen, SPL Powerlines, Siemens, Rail Systems Alliance Scotland and WSP to deliver 22.4 single-track kilometres of electrified railway. This is part of the
First Electric Train Completes Test Runs on Glasgow-Barrhead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20230 Network Rail has announced that the first ScotRail electric train has completed test runs on the Glasgow-Barrhead line in Scotland. This marks a significant milestone for the line’s 63.3 million GBP electrification project. An electric train undergoing testing in Barrhead © Network Rail Between 7 and 8 November, the Class 380 completed test runs
CCS Publishes EPDs of Its Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 Complete Composite Systems is proud to announce that it has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for two of its products, with more on the way. An EPD is a document that demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility and transparency. It is based on a comprehensive and independently verified life cycle
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ for Track and Systems Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services for track and overhead contact systems (OCS) connecting Merced to Bakersfield. This marks the latest milestone in delivering a 220 mph electrified high-speed passenger rail system across this initial 171-mile segment. From 2029, the
Caltrain Completes Major Milestones Towards Network Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20230 Caltrain has successfully completed three major milestones to advance its electrification project. This includes the installation of every pole for the Overhead Contact System (OCS) that will provide power to the electric trains. In addition, it has upgraded the signalling system that will allow the electric trains to operate along the Caltrain
Caltrain Energises Its Second Traction Power Substation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20230 The Caltrain Traction Power Substation built by Balfour Beatty in South San Francisco has now been energised with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). This is Caltrain’s second traction power substation to be energised following the supply of power to its San Jose site last year. The energisation was completed
Ireland: Alstom to Install BEMU Charging Infrastructure in Drogheda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide a charging facility for Irish Rail’s new Battery Electric Multiple Unit (BEMU) trains that will operate on routes serving Drogheda and Dublin City Centre. The fast-charging infrastructure will be built on two platforms and one siding at Drogheda. Drogheda Station Commuter trains © Alstom This work
Catenary Flashovers – the Basics and How to Find Them Fast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20230 In this blog I look at what a flashover is, why flashovers are damaging to the overhead catenary system, why finding them is vital to run a reliable railway and how we can find them faster and more accurately using new detection techniques. Electrified railways are more reliable than their fossil
Rail Baltica Launches Phase Two of Electrification Procurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20230 Rail Baltica has progressed its high-speed railway electrification procurement to the second phase, inviting three prequalified candidates to submit their initial bids. This follows the launch of a public procurement for the design and construction of the project’s electrification systems in 2022. On 30 June 2023, Rail Baltica informed that the second
Ricardo Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Ricardo to Prepare Feasibility Study for Net Zero Rail Commuter Services in Adelaide, South Australia Ricardo has been chosen by the Government of South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to determine the most appropriate traction power technologies for routes on the Adelaide Metro rail network, the public transport rail
Nexus to Upgrade Electrification Equipment for Newcastle Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Nexus has contracted Furrer+Frey to renew Newcastle Metro’s electrification equipment to support its transformation into a modern and reliable railway. Alongside the arrival of the metro’s new fleet, this investment is expected to result in fewer delays and less maintenance thanks to the installation of new overhead lines. New metro rolling stock
India: Siemens Consortium to Provide Electrification Technologies for Gujarat Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20230 A consortium consisting of Siemens Mobility and Rail Vikas Nigam Limited has been contracted to provide rail electrification technologies for Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRCL). These contracts cover the electrification of the Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 line and the Surat Metro Phase 1 project in the western state of Gujarat,
Battery Trains as the Future of Sustainable Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20230 A RegioPanter like the BEMU can travel up to 80 km at a maximum speed of 120 km/h, providing comfortable coverage of regional non-electrified lines. Skoda Group RegioPanter for ZSSK © Skoda Group Operation on non-electrified lines with less environmental impact. That’s how the benefits of battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) can be
Colas Rail and Alstom to Deliver 2nd Section of Grand Paris Express Line 17 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20230 The Société du Grand Paris has contracted the Colas Rail / Alstom consortium, led by Colas Rail, to supply the track, overhead catenary system and linear equipment for the 2nd section of the Grand Paris Express line 17. Line 17 will be 26.5 kilometres long and will connect 9 stations across
Irish Government Approves DART+ South West Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20230 Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has secured government approval for the DART+ South West rail project, which will extend DART trains from Dublin’s city centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge. The DART+ South West project will provide a sustainable, electrified, reliable and more frequent rail service © Irish Rail Following this approval, a
The First Edition of RailTech Belgium Opens Registration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20230 The First Edition of RailTech Belgium Opens Registration On 6-7 June, the first edition of RailTech Belgium will bring the Belgian and international railway industries together in Brussels. Registration is now open, what will this event be all about? RailTech Belgium consists of a pop-up exhibition on 7 June, where companies from
Italy: Alstom Opens New Production Site in Valmadrera Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20230 Alstom has inaugurated a new production plant in Valmadrera, Italy to develop and manufacture power transmission components for railway, metro and tram lines. Valmadrera site inauguration The site covers 9,800 square metres, including 1,300 square metres of warehouse facilities. It will unify production activities that were previously divided over two smaller sites
Germany: €1.1 Billion Scheme to Support Rail Operators Using Electric Traction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20230 Under EU State aid rules, the European Commission has approved a 1.1 billion EUR German scheme to compensate operators who are negatively impacted by the recent spike in electricity prices when powering electric trains. This scheme will help rail operators cover part of the additional electricity cost in order to support
Wales: Work Begins on Bay Line Transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 Works on the Bay Line transformation project in Wales are set to begin, with the construction of a new two-platform Butetown railway station. This project was announced last summer by Transport for Wales (TfW). As part of the work, Cardiff Bay station will also be redeveloped, with improvements including but not limited
Rail Baltica Announces Shortlist for Energy Subsystem Design and Construction Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20230 Three international consortiums have qualified for the second stage of the Rail Baltica energy subsystem design and construction procurement. The public procurement was launched in June 2022 and the second stage will take place over the coming months. Rail Baltica plans to award the contract by the end of this year. The subsystem will
Romania: Alstom Consortium Awarded Signalling and Electrification Modernisation Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20230 The Asocierea RailWorks consortium, made up of Alstom and Romanian civil works company Arcada, has been awarded two new signalling and electrification contracts by the Romanian state rail infrastructure operator, CFR SA. This investment has been funded by Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Alstom will provide state-of-the-art digital train control,
Network Rail Installs 37 Miles of Electric Wires for Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Network Rail has installed 37 miles of electric wires between Church Fenton and Colton Junction as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. This section of line is one of the busiest stretches of railway in the north, where trains from Leeds join the East Coast Main Line into York. The completed
Ireland to Purchase 90 Battery-Electric Train Carriages from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has secured approval for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) to order 90 new battery-electric train carriages from Alstom in the next few weeks. These units will be delivered in 2026 to improve Ireland’s rail transport capacity. This is part of a ten-year agreement with Alstom to replace
Reopened Dartmoor line carries quarter of a million Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 A line in Devon between Exeter and Okehampton has carried its first 250,000 passengers just over a year since regular passenger services were restarted, having been withdrawn in 1972. Rail minister Huw Merriman visited Okehampton to unveil a plaque marking the official reopening of the station building, which has gained
First Electrical Lines Installed for South Wales Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Transport for Wales has installed the first electrical lines on the Core Valley Lines to power the new South Wales Metro. This is a major milestone in the delivery of the South Wales Metro project that will provider faster, more frequent and more sustainable transport in South Wales. The first electrical lines
London Underground at virtual standstill as RMT staff walk out Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 There are very few trains running on the London Underground today because the RMT is staging a 24-hour strike. Transport for London said it was also not expecting to run any London Overground services on the lines from Liverpool Street to Enfield Town, Cheshunt and Chingford, while both Overground and
Scotland’s Railway Boosts Power Supply to Support Electrified Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Network Rail has announced that work is underway to deliver the next phase of enhancements to the power supply that will support Scotland’s electrified rail network. As part of a 120 million GBP government investment, a new modular feeder station is being installed near Glasgow Central station and a key track
Next Phase of Electrification Begins on Midland Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 Network Rail has commenced work on the next phase of electrification along the Midland Main Line between London and Wigston, Leicestershire. Following the electrification of the line between London and Corby in 2021, this next phase of work will electrify the 12-mile section between Market Harborough and Wigston to connect the entire
Island Hopping for Battery Trains: DB Begins Construction of OLE Islands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of electrified overhead contact line islands that will charge battery-powered trains in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. These islands will provide a future energy supply for battery-powered trains without the need for end-to-end electrification – something standard electric trains would require. Instead, the technology only
Consultation Launched over Revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has revised its strategy on how to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years. WMRE developed the draft strategy alongside rail industry partners such as Midlands Connect and the Department for Transport and a consultation has now been launched to
CHSRA to Restructure Track and Systems Procurement Due to Economic Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has announced it will let the current track and systems procurement expire in its current form and restructure it. It said that after careful consideration and in light of the current economic climate, supply-chain challenges and 40-year inflation, it believed it was not in the state’s
ABB to Electrify 730 Kilometres of Rail Track for Lithuanian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 ABB has signed a contract to supply Lithuanian Railways with a 25 kV power solution to electrify 730 kilometres of rail track between Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius and the port city of Klaipeda. This is the company’s largest EU 25 kV rail electrification order to date. 25 kV power solution will help Lithuania
Installing ARCOSYSTEM® on Noise Barriers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Some recent installations showed how our GRP elevated cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® can be securely attached to trackside noise barriers. When it comes to installing cabling alongside railway lines, many practical difficulties can arise – particularly when space is restricted and the cabling system needs to be fixed to trackside furniture. With its
The Indirect Way of Getting from London to Liverpool by Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Normally, if you want to travel from London to Liverpool by train, you’d start from Euston. A few weeks back, though, I decided to take a different route. Instead of going to Euston and heading north west, I would go to Kings Cross and travel north, to Leeds. There, pausing only
High Voltage Growth & Expanding Markets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Metrology firm CoMech has the measure of the rail industry with plans for a new high-voltage laboratory and work with the universities of Derby and Loughborough. We talk to managing director Keith Pallet about real graft, financial control and high-voltage growth. It came as a shock to the management at CoMech when
Navigating Transit Challenges and Opportunities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 A Conversation with Modaxo’s Paul Comfort on Navigating Today’s Transit Challenges and Opportunities The public transit sector is facing a time of transformation as agencies fight to bring riders back, address operator shortages, and adapt to new travel patterns. In this dynamic environment, agencies are seeking agility and efficiency to overcome
France: Electric Francilien Trains to Begin Operating on Paris-Provins Branch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20220 Francilien trains will begin operating on the Paris-Provins branch of line P now that electrification of this section has been completed. This follows Ile-de-France Mobilités’ summer announcement that the electrification of the entire Ile-de-France rail network will be completed by 2030. The Francilien arrives on the Paris-Provins branch of line P © Île-de-France
US: Caltrain Unveils New Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 Caltrain has unveiled its new electric train cars – a key component of its electrification project on the corridor from the San Francisco Station at 4th and King Streets to approximately the Tamien Station in San Jose. These electric vehicles will go into service in 2024 after testing is completed. Caltrain Debuts its
Government names railway schemes for funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20220 The government has unveiled a Growth Plan which includes lower taxes, new ‘investment zones’ and investment in infrastructure. This features 86 schemes to improve roads, and 10 for railways. The rail schemes included in the Plan have previously been proposed, and in some cases work on them has already begun. They are
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents Metro Train for Liverpool Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Stadler presented its IPEMU Merseytravel Class 777 at InnoTrans today. ‘IPEMU’ stands for ‘independently-powered electric multiple unit’, in reference to the trains’ battery packs. Stadler IPEMU for Merseyrail © a2b Global Media The opening words were spoken by Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director for Stadler UK & Ireland. The official presentation was also attended
InnoTrans: Hitachi and Trenitalia Unveil Battery Hybrid Blues Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Hitachi Rail and Trenitalia have unveiled the tri-mode ‘Blues’ battery hybrid train at InnoTrans 2022. Upon commencing operations in Italy later this year, this will be the first battery hybrid train to enter passenger service in Europe. Luigi Corradi, CEO of Trenitalia and Andrew Barr, Group CEO of Hitachi Rail cut the
KONČAR Group Brings Low-Floor Electric Tram to InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 KONČAR Group Brings Low-Floor Electric Tram to InnoTrans before Final Delivery to Latvia KONČAR Group brings the latest high-tech rail solutions to InnoTrans, including the flagship TMK 2300 LT low-floor tram, which will be delivered to a customer in Latvia after fair exhibition. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for
France: Rennes Metro Line B Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 Rennes Metro’s new automated Line B has now entered revenue service, equipped with Siemens Mobility’s driverless metro system Cityval. Siemens Mobility delivers Line B of the Rennes metro © Siemens Mobility This technology was designed at the Siemens Mobility world centre of expertise in Toulouse. It offers 60-second minimum intervals between trains and has
Skeleton’s Supercapacitors to Power CAF’s New Metro Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Skeleton Technologies, the global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, will supply supercapacitors to the metro units Spanish manufacturer CAF will provide to the city of Granada, Spain. Headquartered in Donostia – San Sebastian (Spain), the CAF Power & Automation has been working with Skeleton Technologies since last year. Following a
New intreXis USB-C Charger to Be Unveiled at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Fast and future-proof charging of mobile devices – with the latest USB-C charging devices intreXis is setting new benchmarks for quick and powerful charging of mobile devices in rail vehicles. The innovative USB-chargers already meet the new EU requirements, which define PD (power delivery) as the harmonised quick-charging standard and the
ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Efficient, electrified, sustainable: ZF presents products and services for rail, bus and other transport applications at InnoTrans 2022ZF’s presence at the trade fair underlines the Group’s technological leadership in public and freight transportZF invites to join the company at two events: ZF Innovation
Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power and technology leader, is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Alstom Coradia iLint trains are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on
Hydrogen train trials start in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 A former ScotRail Class 314 electric unit converted to hydrogen power is being tested on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway near Linlithgow. The unit was reclassified as Class 614 last October and is the last survivor of the Class 314 fleet, which was built by British Rail. The trials on
Skeleton Renames Its Subsidiary Black Magic to Skeleton Materials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 “It’s an important milestone for us as we are expanding our manufacturing capacity in parallel, and our company’s visibility has dramatically increased. Unlike Tesla, Panasonic, or LG who use similar raw materials and compete in engineering, Skeleton has taken an alternative approach and has focused on vertical integration, producing our
Caltrain Reaches New Milestone in Electrification Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Caltrain has reached a new milestone in its electrification project by energising its FMC San Jose traction power substation with power from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for the first time. This is one of the two main substations along the Caltrain corridor, the second being the East Grand substation
Join KONČAR at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and takes place every two years in Berlin. Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 41 halls available at Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The thirteenth InnoTrans will take place
Egypt: 320 Vehicles Ordered for Lines Two and Three of Cairo Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20220 Egypt’s National Authority for Tunnels has signed a contract with the Hyundai Rotem / Egyptian National Company for Railway Industry (NERC) joint venture for the manufacture and supply of 40 metro trains with 320 air-conditioned metro vehicles. These will operate on lines two and three of the Cairo Metro, and will
DAMM Wins Pune Metro Line 3 and Continues the Success within Public Transportation in India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 DAMM Wins Pune Metro Line 3 and Continues the Success within Public Transportation in India We are proud to announce that the DAMM TetraFlex® TETRA radio communication solution has been selected for the new, prestigious state-of-the-art Pune Metro Rail Line 3 Project by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). Having
UK: Vivarail and Eversholt Rail to Develop Battery Power for Class 321 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Eversholt Rail and Vivarail have signed an agreement to develop a battery power and range extension system for Class 321 ‘Renatus’ trains. The ‘Renatus’ fleet is comprised of 30 units, which currently operate on the Greater Anglia network in the UK. A Class 321 train at Stratford Eversholt Rail and Vivarail will collaborate
CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Austin’s CapMetro has been a leader in transit technology for years, first as an early adopter of real-time passenger information and recently with a project to expand Swiftly’s Onboard App to their full fleet of 500 buses. Austin has experienced unique
DB Engineering and Consulting to Oversee Rail Electrification Project in Uzbekistan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 DB Engineering and Consulting (DB E&C) has signed a contract to oversee the electrification of Uzbekistan’s 452-kilometre-long Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva railway line. The Uzbek railway section Bukhara-Urgench-Khiva is to be electrified This will support the Ministry of Transport and Uzbek Railways’ goal of introducing high-speed rail services, which will reduce the time it takes
Alstom to Electrify Barcelona’s Tram Connection with APS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM – Autoritat del Transport Metroplità) has awarded a contract to Alstom to electrify the first phase of Barcelona’s tram network connection using Alstom’s APS technology. APS uses a ground-based dynamic feeding system that does not require obtrusive catenary contact lines. Instead, power is supplied to the
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Ile-de-France Rail Network Will Be Fully Electrified by 2030 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Ile-de-France Mobilités has announced that the electrification of the entire Ile-de-France rail network will be completed by 2030. Ile-de-France Rail Network Will be Fully Electrified by 2030 Currently work is underway to electrify the Gretz-Provins axis (line P), which will be completed by the end of the year. Only one section will then
Stakeholder Feedback Event on the New European Innovation Agenda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Early 2021, the European Commissioner for Innovation Mariya Gabriel engaged with innovation communities to prepare the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). This agenda aims to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the
Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose, California. This clearance testing will ensure the electrified trains are able to operate safely along the Peninsula Corridor, which spans 47 miles from San Jose to San Francisco. The test train was
São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 Begins Operating with Siemens Mobility Digital CBTC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 has begun full operation using Siemens Mobility’s digital communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling. São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 fully opens with Siemens Mobility digital CBTC technology © Siemens Mobility The solution has been installed across the network’s 15 kilometres of track, 11 stations and 29 trains, making Metro
Skeleton Expands Its Supercapacitor Factory in Partnership with Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Skeleton invests 220 M EUR in the Leipzig area to build the world’s largest supercapacitor factory in partnership with Siemens. Skeleton Technologies and Siemens are announcing a far-reaching technology partnership for the development, planning and implementation of a fully automated, digitalized manufacturing plant to produce supercapacitors in Germany. The production line
Spain: First Section of Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif) has put into service the first of the three sections that will make up the Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line. Tajo viaduct, Spain To celebrate the opening of the line, inaugural train passengers included His Majesty King Felipe VI, Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez, Minister of Transport Mobility and Urban Agenda
UK Government More Than Trebles Investment in Transpennine Route Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 The UK Government is more than trebling its investment into the Transpennine route upgrade (TRU). Engineers carrying out major rail upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge © Network Rail The TRU was announced in November 2021 as part of the Government’s integrated rail plan for the north and midlands. Funding has now been increased
Element Bolsters Position in the North American Mobility Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired Trialon Corporation (Trialon), a leading provider of product qualification testing for the automotive supply chain. The acquisition of Trialon, from Resilience Capital Partners, further solidifies Element’s leadership in the North American mobility market, in both the size and breadth of its offering. This acquisition is part
Skeleton Appoints Kristel Volver from MM Grupp to Its Supervisory Board Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Skeleton Technologies today announced the appointment of Kristel Volver as MM Grupp representative on its Supervisory Board. Skeleton’s Supervisory Board is responsible for planning and carrying out the tasks of business, strategy and financial supervision and is chaired by Oliver Ahlberg, co-founder of the company. Kristel Volver has experience in the technology
UK: Yorkshire Gets First New Electric Railway in 25 Years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 New electric overhead wires have been installed on a Yorkshire mainline for the first time in 25 years. When energised, they will allow more environmentally-friendly hybrid trains to run along this section at speeds of up to 125 mph – 30 mph faster than is currently possible. Yorkshire’s first new electric railway
Spain: Adif Invests Millions into Metric Gauge Network Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Adif is investing 4.3 million EUR (4.37m USD) into slope and trench reinforcement work to improve the reliability of the metric gauge network in the province of Biscay. Adif invests 4.3 million euros in reinforcing the slopes and improving the reliability of the metric gauge network in Biscay The work, which is
£120m Investment to Boost Scotland’s Railway Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Network Rail is investing more than 120 million GBP of Scottish Government funding to increase the power supply of Scotland’s railway network. Over the next three years, six new feeder stations will be installed across the network and nine sites will be upgraded. This investment will increase the resiliency and reliability
Wanted: ? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 How do you tender a technology that you do not even know yet? Together with SBB, RUBI Railtec is using two innovative methods. Nothing less than the future safety of Swiss rail traffic is at stake. SBB’s existing partnership contracts for interlockings are coming to an end. Interlockings are the brains