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
Stadler to Deliver 20 FLIRT EMUs for Helsinki Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Stadler has signed an agreement with the VR Group to supply 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) in Finland. The four-car trains will have 356 seats and capacity for a total of 796 passengers. With a maximum speed of 160 kilometres an hour, they will be used for regional services around
CRRC’s High-Speed Maglev System Presented at InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20220 CRRC presented its high-speed maglev system, the CRRC 600, at InnoTrans 2022. With speeds of up to 600km/h, this high-speed maglev would be among the world’s fastest land public transport systems and would be suitable for intercity travel. The high-speed maglev system is a ‘non-contact’ high-speed rail vehicle. It operates on a
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
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
CRRC Unveils High-Speed EMUs for Jakarta-Bandung Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 CRRC has completed the production of the electric multiple units (EMUs) for Indonesia’s Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway line. Eleven sets of high-speed EMUs successfully rolled off the production line in Qingdao on 5 August 2022. They will now be shipped to Indonesia for operation on the upcoming high-speed line between Jakarta and
Knorr-Bremse to Equip Siemens Mobility Trains for Operation in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 Siemens Mobility has awarded Knorr-Bremse a contract to equip 15 high-speed Velaro Egypt electric multiple units (EMUs) with braking systems and entrance systems. These trains will run between Alexandria and other major Egyptian cities at speeds of up to 230 kilometres per hour. Knorr-Bremse is to equip 15 of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro
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
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Unveil New Complete Hydrogen System for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled elements of their newly developed complete hydrogen system for rail. Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the new Mireo Plus H hydrogen train © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben The two partners developed the system through the 13.74-million-euro (14.47m USD) H2goesRail project, which
Austria: ÖBB Orders 41 KISS Double Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker trains. The order is made up of 20 six-car and 21 four-car EMUs and valued at approximately 600 million euros (653.55m USD). Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker
Auckland Transport Awards Train Contract to CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 New Zealand: Auckland Transport has awarded a contract for 23 electric trains to CAF. The contract is worth over 130 million euros and covers the maintenance of the trains until 2025. The contract also includes an option to call up to five further units. Auckland Transport first entered into an agreement with
Germany: Alstom and DB Begin Passenger Service Tests of Battery-Electric Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) will begin testing Alstom’s battery-electric multiple unit (BEMU) on DB Regio passenger services from this week. Alstom has been developing its battery-electric train together with the TU Berlin and the National Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW), with funding from the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs
Alstom Signs Ten Year Agreement with Irish Rail to Replace and Expand DART Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20210 Alstom has signed a ten-year framework agreement with Irish Rail (IE) for up to 750 new X’trapolis commuter rail cars. A Dart train at Clontarf Road railway station, Dublin City, Republic of Ireland © Alstom The contract to replace and expand the Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) fleet is part of the DART+
Trans Regio Signs Long-term Lease for 23 Alpha Trains EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20210 Trans Regio Deutsche Regionalbahn (Trans Regio), a subsidiary of the Transdev Group, has signed a long-term lease with Alpha Trains for 23 EMU trains. Trans Regio Signs Long-term Lease for 23 Alpha Trains’ EMUs © Alpha Trains The EMUs are currently in service on the MittelrheinBahn concession, which is operated by Trans Regio.
Škoda Transportation Signs Contract to Service Czech Railways EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20210 “RegioPanter units delivered in 2012 have already travelled around 1.5 million kilometres. In order to meet the conditions of the European Maintenance Code (EMC) in the years to come, as with the Panthers so far, we have competed for suppliers to perform periodic renewals in the following period. “Each set has
Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20210 Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH, situated in Mosbach, has a long history. It was the brainchild of two men, August Steinmetz and Anton Gmeinder, who started the company Steinmetz Gmeinder KG in 1913. Six years later, after one owner left, the company was renamed
KfW IPEX-Bank Co-financing 32 EMUs for HLB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20210 Bayern LB, Helaba and KfW IPEX-Bank Co-financing 32 Electric Multiple Units for Hessische Landesbahn Bayern LB, Helaba and KfW IPEX-Bank have joined forces to finance the acquisition of 32 modern Coradia Continental electric multiple units for Hessische Landesbahn GmbH (HLB). Each bank in the consortium, in which Helaba is acting as
Alstom and Long Island Rail Road Partner to Explore Battery Traction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20210 Alstom has signed a product test agreement with New York’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to explore the opportunities for converting the commuter line’s M-7 railcars to battery traction. The two parties would examine the feasibility of running battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) on the Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branch
Swiss Federal Railways Orders 60 Double-Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20210 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has ordered 60 double-decker trains from Stadler. This order is worth around 1.3 billion CHF (1.18 billion euros). SBB is aiming to expand capacity in order to offer more regional services while adhering to accessibility requirements. This order is an option from an existing contract. 41 of
Alstom to Supply 34 Double-Decker Trains to Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20210 The trains are set to enter into passenger service in December 2024. They will run in the Expresskreuz Bremen/Niedersachsen region, will connects Bremen, Hanover, Oldenburg, Wilhelmshaven, Norddeich-Mole, Osnabrück and Bremerhaven. Alstom Coradia Stream for Lower Saxony © Alstom The Coradia Stream High-Capacity double-decker EMUs are modular in nature. Each of the 34 trains
Skoda Transportation to Supply Six EMUs to Estonia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20210 Electrification The electric multiple units will be able to run under a 3kV DC and a 25kV AC system. They will be three cars long and have a top speed of 160km/h. The trains will naturally comply with the latest international technical specifications for interoperability (TSIs) as well as all relevant
CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20210 Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF has won a contract to supply four electric multiple units to train operating company Euskotren for a total of almost 32 million euros. Each train will be four cars long and will be similar to the Series 950 trains that are already in operation on Euskotren
Stadler to Deliver New EMUs for Ticino’s Centovalli Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20210 Stadler has won a contract to supply eight electric multiple units for the Centovalli railway (also known as the Valle Vigezzo railway in Italy) that connects Domodossola in Italy with Locarno in Switzerland. The new electric trains will replace the existing rolling stock on the line starting in 2023. The contract
České dráhy Orders 79 RegioPanter EMUs from Škoda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20200 “We concluded the first contract for the delivery of up to 50 trains with České dráhy in February 2019. Within this contract we are now producing two-car RegioPanter trains, which have 140 seats. The second framework agreement, up to 60 units of this kind, was recently concluded. From this new
Bombardier Completes First ZEFIRO Express for Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20200 Bombardier Transportation has completed its first ZEFIRO Express train for Västtrafik. The ZEFIRO is Bombardier’s offering in the high-speed rail market. The first completed train can now undergo testing and commissioning. Bombardier ZEFIRO for Västtrafik © Bombardier Västtrafik has ordered a total of 45 three-car ZEFIRO Express trains from Bombardier. The EMUs will have
EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 The European Commission’s (EC) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has chosen the project FCH2RAIL to begin negotiations for an EU grant agreement for 10 million euros. The funding would come from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which funds research, technological developments and innovation. The aim of the project
Delivering a bigger, better railway for Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20200 With new and refurbished trains on the way, a rolling programme of electrification, and a devolved Government committed to further expansion, Scotland is showing other regions of the UK how to deliver a better railway. Ben Jones met ScotRail Alliance MD Alex Hynes to find out what is in store
Obituary: R H N HARDY Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20200 1923-2018 RICHARD Hardy, who died on February 18, aged 94, was one of the last remaining professional links with the ‘Big Four’ and a railwayman who commanded as much respect in the preservation era as he did during his illustrious career with the LNER and British Railways. Known affectionately in his autumn
Remembering Richard Hardy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20200 One of Dick Hardy’s favourite places – on the footplate. Here, he is with Linda at Tan-y-Bwlch on the Ffestiniog Railway. Photo: Robin Stewart-Smith Richard Hardy, who died on February 18 2018, aged 94, was one of the last remaining professional links with the ‘Big Four’ and a railwayman who
Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20200 Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. BEN JONES looks at what we’ll be seeing on the rails over the next few years and how it will affect existing trains. If you keep an eye on the
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
7 New 4-Car Impuls 2 Trains for Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20200 Newag will also provide a software licence and technical documentation and it will provide training to the operator staff. The first two trains will be delivered within 16 months from the date of the contract, with the last train being handed over within 22 months. The Impuls 2 electric multiple unit
Croatian Railways and Koncar KEV Sign Delivery Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20200 Croatian Railways (HŽ) and Koncar KEV signed a delivery contract for the supply of 12 electric multiple units. The two parties agree that train production must continue in order to improve service quality on the rail network. The first of the 12 new trains will be delivered in 14 months’ time.
Coronavirus: Ivolga EMUs Feature Sanitising HVAC Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20200 Ivolga EMUs, manufactured by TVZ (part of Transmashholding) for the Russian-gauge market, feature an HVAC system with an air-sanitising system. The HVAC system is equipped with UV lamps so that the passing air is treated with UV radiation before it is returned to the passenger area. It has been found that
Industry Collaboration Leads to Successful ETCS Testing of Class 387 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20200 The teams from the participating parties have also performed other works, such as: ETCS and refurbishment modifications on the Class 387s ETCS software installation and dynamic testing Necessary infrastructure upgrades Technical documentation and support Operational procedures and notices The successful ETCS testing has also demonstrated the positive progress with ETCS fitment and vehicle refurbishment at Bombardier’s
Class 710 London Overground Trains Expand Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20200 Following the initial introduction of Bombardier’s Class 710 electric trains between Gospel Oak and Barking in May 2019, these new London Overground trains have now started serving routes into London Liverpool Street. Passengers using London Overground services from Cheshunt, Chingford and Enfield Town into London Liverpool Street (the Lea Valley Lines)
From the Archive: Britain joins the European high-speed network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20200 It has taken nine years and 50 million man-hours to build and is the first major new railway in Great Britain for more than a century. ‘High-Speed 1’ opens throughout on November 14 and plugs the UK- at last! – firmly into the European high-speed network. Formerly known as the Channel
Industry Insider Week 6 2020 · 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20200 Welcome to our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 6 2020, covering all the important rail news of the past week: Network Rail Awards CP6 Signalling Contracts | Infrastructure Network Rail has awarded signalling contracts covering different regions of the UK to Alstom, Siemens Mobility, and Hitachi in partnership with Limbrooke Services Ltd. These
Alstom Wins Contract for Coradia Continental BEMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20200 Alstom will manufacture, deliver and maintain 11 Coradia Continental battery-electric trains (BEMUs) for Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS), with the support of Zweckverband für den Nahverkehrsraum Leipzig (ZVNL), the two authorities responsible for the Leipzig-Chemnitz route for which the new trains are intended. The contract is worth around 100 million euros (110 million
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20200 As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
Stadler to Deliver Further 21 KISS Trains to Hungary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20200 MÁV-START placed the first order under the framework agreement – for eleven units – in August 2011. The second – for a further eight units – then came in December 2018. The final order for 21 EMUs is to be completed by Stadler by the end of 2022. Stadler KISS for
Unique Austrian line to lose passenger services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20200 THE 21.2km-long Feldbach to Bad Gleichenberg line, east of Graz, in south-eastern Austria, is closing in December 2020. The line is owned and operated by regional rail operator Steiermärkische Landesbahnen (STLB) and has used 1,800V DC electrification since it opened in 1931. The two single-car EMUs used to operate
New platform at Dunbar as Robroyston and Warrington West stations open Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20200 TWO new stations opened for the start of the winter 2019/20 timetable, with a new platform at a third. Robroyston, between Stepps and Springburn on the former Caledonian Railway line to Cumbernauld, has been built close to the site of its predecessor, which closed on June 11, 1956. It
From the Archive: P B WHITEHOUSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20190 In the seventh of our series on the writers and artists who influenced the present generation of rail enthusiasts, Robert Humm recalls the life and times of the photographer, film maker, and pioneer preservationist Patrick Whitehouse. A phenomenon of the golden age of railway enthusiasm – those four decades of 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
Industry Insider Week 46 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 Alstom to Supply 19 Coradia Trains to Baden-Württemberg | Rolling Stock DB Regio, Deutsche Bahn’s regional operator, has ordered 19 EMUs from Alstom, type Coradia Continental. The trains will gradually enter service from December 2022 onwards, in a contract worth 120 million euros. Once delivered, the trains will become the property
Alstom Begins Delivery of Coradia Stream EMUs for Veneto and Liguria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 The first Italian region to place an order under the 2016 framework agreement was Emilia Romagna for 47 units. Of these 14 trains are already in passenger service. Trenitalia’s Relaunch Effort Trenitalia (FS Italian Group) has initiated a wider plan for development of the regional transport. These new trains are a part
Class 195 roll-out continues – but ‘Pacers’ will run into 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20190 DELIVERIES of new DMUs and EMUs to Northern by CAF are running late, although the company introduced a further nine Class 195s over the Calder Valley line between Leeds and Chester via Manchester and Warrington in October. It takes the number of ‘195s’ in traffic to 29, exactly half the order.
Industry Insider Week 44 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20190 All the important rail news of the past week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 44 for 28 October–01 November 2019: Talgo to Establish Manufacturing Base in Scotland | Business Following Talgo’s recent announcement that it was setting up Talgo UK in order to see through
Factory commissioning of Merseyrail Class 777 begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20190 STATIC factory-based testing of the first of 52 Stadler Class 777 four-car EMUs for Merseyrail has started in Switzerland. When engineers are satisfied, the set will be moved to Germany for dynamic testing on Siemens Wildenrath test circuit, before the first completed set is delivered to Merseyside later in the year.
Springs Branch goes live again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20190 NEW overhead line equipment has been switched on at the reactivated Springs Branch depot in Wigan. The former BR diesel depot and EWS disposal site will reopen as a new £46million depot for Northern EMUs and DMUs from December. Springs Branch has been rebuilt with new stabling and
Austria: WESTbahn Buys 15 Stadler KISS Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20190 The Stadler KISS trains will replace the existing WESTbahn fleet running on the Vienna-Salzburg route. WESTbahn is selling the old fleet to Deutsche Bahn. Stadler KISS Maintenance Provision The maintenance provision in the contract covers preventive and corrective maintenance services as well as the main servicing and revisions. Stadler says that thanks
Ryde Rail: A History of Tube Trains on the Isle of Wight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20190 By Richard C Long ONE of the quirkiest and most interesting parts of the UK rail network is the line from Shanklin to Ryde Pier Head on the Isle of Wight. Since 1967, the line has been operated using second-hand London Transport Tube trains, and this new book provides a
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
No Greater Anglia ‘Aventras’ before 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20190 By Ben Jones GREATER Anglia (GA) has confirmed it will not be able to introduce its Class 720 ‘Aventra’ EMUs before the end of 2019. Production and testing of the new trains is running significantly behind schedule after Bombardier experienced delays with the introduction of Crossrail Class 345s and
Stadler ‘FLIRTs’ in service in Texas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 TEXAS gained a new commuter railway in January, which is operated using eight Stadler-built ‘FLIRT’ DEMUs, incorporating central diesel power pack units. Stadler assembled the trains at its new factory in Salt Lake City, Utah. TEXRail Stadler DEMU No. 105 arriving at Grapevine, Texas on June 27 with a Fort Worth to
October ISSUE ON SALE NOW! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20190 Britain’s best-selling rail title is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features a look back at Longmoor Military Railway with October 31 marking the 50th anniversary of its closure. Gary Boyd-Hope accompanies the feature with
Northern Fleet Refurbishment Two Thirds Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20190 The trains in the Northern fleet that are undergoing refurbishment works, as per the franchise agreement are: Sprinters: Class 150/1 & 150/2 Super Sprinters: Class 155 & 156 Express Sprinters: Class 158/0 & 158/9 Turbostars: Class 170/4 Class 319, 323 & 333 EMUs Improved Passenger Facilities The refurbishment programme will make the trains more comfortable and provide
Rolling Stock Highlights at TRAKO 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20190 Event Stadler will stage an official unveiling event for this EMU on Thursday, 24 September, at 3pm, outdoor area TZ 06. Did You Know? This order is the largest single order for rolling stock in the history of the railways in Poland. Manufacturing Site Stadler has three sites in Poland. Its headquarters in Warsaw, a
World rolling stock market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20190 Australia: The UGL Unipart 70:30 JV has been awarded a five-year extension to its contract to maintain Sydney Trains’ fleet of more than 1 050 vehicles. The contract runs for five years from July 1, replacing a two-year extension announced in January. South Australia has awarded Bombardier a contract to supply
Estonia plans rail electrification to meet 2030 climate goals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 ESTONIA: The Ministry of Economic Affairs & Communications and the Ministry of the Environment are preparing a railway electrification strategy after receiving cabinet backing for the development of proposals. The government envisages that electrification works could be undertaken in 2022-28, supporting the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from
Northern ‘Pacers’ to nod along until 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Photo: Ben Jones. Arriva Rail North has confirmed that some of its unpopular ‘Pacer’ railbuses will be required beyond the December 31 withdrawal deadline. Delays in the delivery and commissioning of new CAF Class 195 DMUs and Class 331 EMUs, which entered limited public service six months late on July
PKP Intercity orders Flirts as ridership grows Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 POLAND: National long-distance train operator PKP Intercity has signed a contract for Stadler to supply a 12 eight-car Flirt electric multiple-units and maintain them for 15 years. Stadler and a consortium of Pesa Bydgoszcz with its subsidiary ZNTK Mińsk Mazowiecki submitted bids in response to the operator’s December 2017 call for
Abellio Takes Over East Midlands Franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20190 Abellio, which won the East Midlands franchise in April this year has started operating the line, which serves the Midland Main Line. Operating as East Midlands Railway, major calling points include London St Pancras, Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield, Leeds, York and Scarborough. The franchise contract is set to run for eight
Alstom to supply 252 multiple-unit cars to Western Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Public Transport Authority of Western Australia announced on August 19 that it had selected Alstom Transport Australia as preferred bidder to supply the next generation of electric multiple-units to operate on the Transperth network serving the state capital. Details of the A$1·6bn contract are expected to be finalised by late
Japanese take over Rio suburban network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20190 BRAZIL: A consortium of Mitsui and West Japan Railway has purchased a majority stake in Rio de Janeiro suburban operator SuperVia, at a reported cost of around ¥20bn. The Japanese trading group had previously held a 24% stake in the concessionaire, through its stake in SuperVia parent Odebrecht Mobilidad. It has
From the archive: Budapest’s secret steam – Hungary’s hidden time capsule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 Out of public view in Budapest’s Istvántelek railway works is an extraordinary collection of historic steam locomotives and rolling stock. Ben Jones was given a rare opportunity to visit the depot for The RM. IMAGINE for a moment Stratford Works, in east London, had not been demolished and redeveloped.
New Stock Focus: CAF – Class 195 DMUs and 331 EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 Passengers using Northern services have endured a torrid time, travelling in trains which are overcrowded and past their ‘best by’ date. On July 1, the first of a fleet of 101 Class 195 and 331 trains was introduced, which is expected to start and alleviate some of the problems. Chris
Vall de Núria rack locomotive delivered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20190 SPAIN: A Stadler electro-diesel rack locomotive is expected to enter service on Catalunya operator FGC’s Vall de Núria line this month. The metre-gauge route between Ribes-Enllaç and Vall de Núria climbs 1 062 m in 12·5 km to provide access to a car-free tourist destination 1 967 m above sea level in the Pyrenees. The first
Amsterdam – Brussels trainsets ordered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 NETHERLANDS: National operator NS has awarded Alstom a contract to supply a further 18 Intercity New Generation 200 km/h electric multiple-units, which will provide it with a pool of 20 units equipped for use on Amsterdam – Brussels services as well as domestic routes. This would enable the locomotive-hauled ICR stock which
Alstom to supply 10 EMUs to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 FRANCE: Alstom is to supply the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with a further 10 four-car Coradia Polyvalent multi-system electric multiple-units for €70m. The region has previously ordered 17 similar units which are scheduled to enter service on the cross-border Léman Express route to Switzerland in mid-December 2019. The latest batch is scheduled to be
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Trenitalia plans €2·7bn regional EMU spend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 ITALY: State-owned passenger operator Trenitalia has invited expressions of interest by October 1 for the supply of up to 250 single-deck EMUs with an estimated total value of €2·7bn. The FS Group subsidiary is looking to award two four-year framework agreements for EMUs to operate regional passenger services on the 3 kV
DB Class 111 electrics locos losing passenger work in southern Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20190 MAJOR changes to operating contracts in southern Germany on June 9 mean Go-Ahead’s German subsidiary is now operating multiple routes from Stuttgart, replacing DB Regio push-pull trains. Abellio also took over routes in the area on the same day, and more routes will switch from DB in December. For
CDG Express trains ordered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 FRANCE: The Hello Paris consortium selected to operate the CDG Express airport rail link has ordered 13 electric multiple-units to run the service at a cost of €160m, Alstom confirmed on August 1. CDG Express will run for 32 km between Paris-Est and Charles-de-Gaulle airport Terminal 2, using a mix of new
Eight-Car Trains Introduced on Edinburgh – Glasgow Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: On the 29 July, ScotRail launched its first eight-car Class 385 trains on the main line between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built by Hitachi Rail, the EMUs will deliver faster journeys as well as more seating and improved amenities for passengers. ScotRail Class 385 trains © The ScotRail Alliance under license The
UK railway news round-up – August 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 On July 25 TransPennine Express accepted the first of the Nova 2 branded Civity EMUs which are being supplied by CAF and Eversholt Rail. The five-car Class 397 units will enter service later this year on TPE’s services from Manchester and Liverpool to Edinburgh and Glasgow via the West Coast
Abellio orders East Midlands inter-city fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 UK: Hitachi Rail has been selected to supply a fleet of 200 km/h inter-city trains to operate on the Midland Main Line, as part of the new East Midlands Railway franchise, where Abellio is due to take over from incumbent operator Stagecoach on August 18. The NS subsidiary announced on July 30
DB buys Westbahn’s Kiss EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 EUROPE: Deutsche Bahn has signed an agreement to acquire Austrian open access operator Westbahn’s fleet of 17 Stadler Kiss double-deck electric multiple-units. Announcing the deal on July 22, the German national railway said Westbahn’s four-car and six-car units had ‘achieved the highest levels of customer satisfaction’; some of the vehicles are
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
Gautrain seeks second-hand EMUs from the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 SOUTH AFRICA: Gautrain Management Agency is planning to obtain second-hand rolling stock from the UK. This follows an abortive tender called in February 2016 for a fleet of 12 new four-car trainsets. Despite three bidders being shortlisted, none of the bids was compliant. After evaluating its options, GMA decided in May
World rolling stock market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20190 Belarus: TMH’s Tver works is to supply BC with 14 Type 61-4447.02 platskartny cars, eight Type 61-440.00 sleeping cars and eight Type 61-445.03 sleeping cars with staff compartments. The order is being financed through BelVEBlizing. Europe: Traktionssysteme Austria is supplying traction motors for the 30 three-car M7 metro trains which CAF
Hungarian Railways Gets Its First Stadler KISS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 Stadler and Hungarian state railway company MÁV ceremoniously celebrated the roll-out of the first new KISS train. The train will now undergo the necessary testing before it can enter commercial service. The date set for this is from February 2020 onwards for both this train and ten additional units. The
Industry Insider Week 28 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 28 for 08–12 July 2019: Jazz train for Trenitalia © Railway-News Rolling Stock British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing The first of the
Return of the Brighton Belle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 Restoring a 1930s all-electric Pullman train for use on the mainline is a project where the 5BEL Trust has faced and overcome numerous challenges. With the luxury train now being prepared for testing, Andy Coward brings us up-to-date with this ambitious restoration. Work on the restoration of four ‘Brighton Belle’ coaches
PKP Intercity selects Stadler to supply EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 POLAND: PKP Intercity has selected Stadler as preferred bidder for a contract to supply 12 eight-car 160 km/h Flirt electric multiple-units and maintain them for 15 years. Formal award of the contract announced on July 11 is subject to the standard 10-day regulatory standstill period. The EMUs are intended for use on
Stadler Wins Tender for 12 FLIRT Trains in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 Stadler says it has won a tender for the supply of 12 electric multiple units for PKP Intercity’s long-distance routes. A Stadler FLIRT 3 for PKP Intercity in Poland © Jakub Murat under licence Competitors who did not submit the winning bid now have a ten-day appeals period. Following this period, Stadler
Trenitalia Receives Last Alstom Jazz Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Alstom has delivered the last ‘Jazz’ train for Trenitalia. The total order comprised 136 units from Alstom’s Coradia platform. Alstom has been manufacturing the regional trains in its factory in Savigliano. 136th Trenitalia Jazz train © Alstom Marco della Monica, Director of the Regional Passenger Division of Trenitalia Piemonte, Michele Viale, General Director
Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The 111 British Rail Class 720 electric multiple units Bombardier has been building for Greater Anglia have entered the testing phase. British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Bombardier Aventra Testing Comprised of 665 vehicles in total, the first of the Bombardier Aventra trains will run at 110mph
Practice & Performance: ScotRail progress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Scotland’s railways are undergoing a transformation. John Heaton FCILT assesses the performance of ScotRail’s new traction. Standing on the concourse of Glasgow Central it is easy to assess how well the service is performing. There are no anxious groups waiting for departure platforms to be announced and arriving commuters march confidently
PKP Intercity signs EMU modernisation contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 POLAND: PKP Intercity has signed a 274·8m złoty contract with a consortium of Pesa and its subsidiary ZNTK Mińsk Mazowiecki for the modernisation of 14 ED74 electric multiple-units. The modernisation will include the fitting of air-conditioning, wi-fi, mobile phone signal repeaters, a power socket at every seat and two vending machines
FSE takes delivery of Newag EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 ITALY: FS Group-owned Puglia regional railway Ferrovie del Sud-Est has unveiled the first of five three-car Newag Impuls II electric multiple-units ahead of entry into service on the modernised Bari – Casamassima – Putignano line from September. The €20·2m contract for five EMUs was signed in December 2015. It included an
Perth’s final B-Series EMU delivered as C-Series procurement underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The EDI Rail Bombardier Transportation joint venture has delivered the last of 78 B-Series electric multiple-units ordered by Western Australia’s Public Transport Authority, 15 years after the first was unveiled. The final unit is expected to enter service on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines in early July. An initial 31
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
ODEG orders Stage V compliant DMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 GERMANY: Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn has awarded Alstom a €45m contract to supply eight Coradia Lint diesel multiple-units for use on Netzes Elbe-Spree regional passenger services from December 2022. Announcing the order on June 20, Alstom said the 140 km/h DMUs would be its first with a powerpack complying with EU Stage V
Italy: Newag Impuls 2 Electric Trains for FSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 Italian railway company Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE) says its first electric train is on its way. Built by Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag, the IMPULS 2 electric multiple unit will enter service in September this year. Up until now FSE has run diesel multiple units only. These new trains
Industry Insider Week 24 – 7 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 24 for 10–14 June 2019: Bombardier MITRAC solution © Bombardier Transportation Policy ICE 4 train in Germany © Deutsche Bahn AG / Georg Wagner ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Following the