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 Baltica’s Estonia Route Meets Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20220 The environmental impact assessment (EIA) report for Rail Baltica’s main route in Estonia has found that the planned route meets the necessary compliance requirements. Rail Baltica Estonia main route Important impact areas assessed by the report included wildlife, noise, energy use, cultural heritage, ambient air, surface water and groundwater. The assessment was made
Demand for Inspection Robots Expected to Spike by 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20220 Demand for Inspection Robots Expected to Spike in Three Industrial Fields by 2023 In recent years, with the continuous decline of the demographic dividend, the demand for unmanned operations has become increasingly prominent, and the robot industry has ushered in rapid development. Under the condition of continuous improvement of various technologies
Egypt’s First EMU Begins Trial Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Egypt’s first electric multiple unit (EMU), developed by CRRC Sifang, has started trial operations in 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt. The EMU departed from Cairo’s Adly Mansour Station with passengers onboard, marking the start of its trial operations. This milestone was witnessed by Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Witnessed by Egypt’s President
Union Pacific Unveils Industry’s Largest Ever Investment in Locomotive Modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Union Pacific has announced the rail industry’s largest ever investment in locomotive modernisation. The railroad company has signed a deal valued at over one billion USD (986.4 million EUR) with Wabtec to modernise 525 of its AC4400 and AC6000 locomotives, as well as 75 Dash-9 locomotives. Deliveries will begin next year. Wabtec chosen
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
A New Armorgalv® TDG Coating Line for Hubbell Power Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Distek Ltd. announced the completion of the starting up of a new Armorgalv® Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing line for Hubbell Power Systems in Wuhan, China. The line was planned, manufactured, and sold to Hubbell by Distek North America – a part of the Distek group. This is the second Armorgalv® TDG line
Committee says government must re-assess rail plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 A thorough reassessment of the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan is essential to ensure this once-in-a-generation investment in rail is not a missed opportunity to address regional imbalances, the Commons Transport Committee has said. The Committee’s report says that alternative options ‘which could transform stations and city centres in key Northern cities’
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
Presto Geosystems Announces Launch of the New ATRA® Wall Key Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Presto Geosystems, the leader in geocell technology, announces its newest innovation—the ATRA® Wall Key (patent pending), for their GEOWEB® Retaining Wall System. The ATRA® Wall Key is a device used to connect adjacent GEOWEB Retaining Wall sections through the GEOWEB material slots (I-slots). The ATRA® Wall Key includes an integrated washer
TfL Tests New Cooling System on London’s Tube Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations. The new system is being tested on a disused platform at Holborn station to lower surrounding air temperatures. This solution responds to the UK’s recent heatwave, while also preparing for the potential
Alstom to Use ELS-96 Wheel Detection on Railway Lines in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Polish railway infrastructure manager, PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A (PKP PLK) has granted approval to Alstom to use the ELS-96 wheel detection system on railway lines in Poland. ELS-96 wheel detector heads detect wheel passage on the tracks and transmit information about the number of wheels that have passed over the
Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has achieved official industry approval of its supply chain credentials from two independent regulating bodies. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has been awarded the Constructionline Gold standard and endorsement from Safe Contractor, further enhancing its extensive list of accreditations. Mechan first secured Constructionline recognition in 2016,
Construction Begins on Longest Railway Bridge in the Baltic States Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Construction has begun on the Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris river in Jonava, Lithuania. When complete, this will be the longest railway bridge in the Baltic states. Construction begins on the Rail Baltic bridge over the Neris river. © Rail Baltica The milestone was celebrated with a special ceremony attended by high level
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
Overhead Catenary Inspection Robot for Urban Rail Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Rigid catenary is often used in the underground section of subway lines, and its stability is strong and not easy to break. However, just as the name suggests, its elasticity is poor, and when the train pantograph slides on it, problems such as arcing are prone to occur, resulting in excessive
Network Rail’s Restrictive and Inflexible Working Practices Must Change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 An independent study has found that the UK’s rail industry lags behind that of water, aviation, roads and energy when it comes to carrying out maintenance of infrastructure and key assets. Men at work © Network Rail The report by specialist infrastructure consultancy Nichols, and published by Network Rail, highlighted that improvements could
Opinion: Best-in-Class Systems Engineering for High-speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Opinion: Best-in-Class Systems Engineering for High-speed Rail In every major railway infrastructure project, there will be complex challenges to overcome, each distinct but also interrelated. High-speed systems are perhaps the most complex of all. Designed to be an optimum mode of transport for generations to come, they are often expected to feature
Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Cummins Inc.: Connectivity to Sustainability, the Future of the Rail Industry Looks Different By Aytek Yuksel, Content Marketing Leader – Power Systems Zephyr locomotives, named after the Greek god of wind, got everyone’s attention in 1930s with their shining stainless-steel looks and high speed. They have also re-invigorated the interest in the
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
Course Change: Deutsche Bahn to Stop Selling Station Buildings Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it is changing course and will stop selling station buildings. To date, DB has sold many former station buildings because it was difficult to maintain them. Now, however, all of the approximately 700 DB station buildings will remain in the state rail operator’s possession. [Commenting on this, Berthold
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
Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality By Ilse Vermeij, Product Manager – Testing On-track testing of new and modified rolling stock is difficult and can be expensive. Ilse explores how virtual testing can reduce real-life test requirements, improving project performance. Why Do We Need Virtual Testing? In the certification phase of new or modified
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
Train Operator Northern Introduces LiDAR Tech to Improve Rail Safety and Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Northern is using the same light detection and radar (LiDAR) scanning technology as NASA to improve the safety and efficiency of its fleet. Not only was this technology used by NASA to map out the surface of the moon, it is regularly used by meteorologists to measure both clouds and pollution. Technology
Saudi Arabia: SYSTRA Signs Contract to Design AlUla tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 SYSTRA has been chosen to design the future tramway for AlUla, a city in northwest Saudi Arabia. Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop the country, the tramway will provide improved access to AlUla and the wider area’s architectural, historical and archaeological sites. The contract, signed on 1 July
Alstom Announces Green Rail Mobility Innovation Centre for Quebec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Alstom has announced that it will establish an innovation centre for green rail mobility solutions at its Americas headquarters in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. Over 500 engineers currently work from this site, which will also provide the new centre with access to dedicated prototyping facilities. The innovation centre will develop platforms for green hybrid,
DB Becomes First Intermodal Partner of the Star Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 On 1 August 2022, Deutsche Bahn (DB) will become the first intermodal partner of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest global airline alliance. The collaboration will allow DB and Star Alliance passengers to book integrated international plane and train journeys through one platform. Customers will then receive a combined ticket for flights
Germany: ODEG Signs Elbe-Spree Network Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 A special ceremony has been held for the signing of the transport contract for the Elbe-Spree network in Brandenburg an der Havel. The Europe-wide tender for this contract was overseen by the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) on behalf of the German states of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt. The signing ceremony was
Cisco Announces First Outdoor Wi-Fi 6E Ready* Access Point Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Cisco announces first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E ready* access point and enhancements for industrial remote operations People expect seamless Wi-Fi – outdoors, walking across campus from buildings to parking lots, and everywhere in between. The same is true of industrial sites. Smooth operations require reliable wireless connectivity at the factory, into the
Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? By Ilse Vermeij, Rail Product Manager Testing, Ricardo System Integration Testing is an important part of verifying whether a complex system has been correctly implemented. I believe the V-model remains the best way to illustrate the process (see
Germany: Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Hydrogen-Powered Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received its first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains. First hydrogen-powered trains for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region The manufacturer has been awarded a contract from Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) for seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains. These will operate on the Heidekrautbahn network (RB27) in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. The
TfL Launches Tender to Power London Underground with Renewable Energy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 At London Climate Action Week, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that Transport for London (TfL) has launched a Power Purchase Agreement tender, marking the first step towards powering the London Underground with 100 percent renewable energy. This initial tender aims to purchase approximately 10 percent of TfL’s required electricity
Germany: Stadler to Deliver 28 TINA Trams to Rostock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Stadler has been awarded a contract to deliver 28 TINA trams to Rostocker Straßenbahnen AG (RSAG) in Rostock, Germany. This is Stadler’s third contract for its latest-generation of tram railcars, which can accommodate 221 passengers, with 75 seated. The 32-metre vehicles have spacious interiors, large panoramic windows and an integrated passenger
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
Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 In partnership with NJ TRANSIT and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the expansion of New York Penn Station. The upcoming expansion project will add new tracks, platforms and concourses to New York Penn Station as part of the Gateway Project’s plan
Amtrak Takes Up Option for 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Amtrak has taken up the option to order a further 50 Charger locomotives from Siemens Mobility as it continues to replace its fleet of P40 and P42 diesel-electric locomotives with more energy efficient vehicles. Amtrak orders 50 more Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility © Amtrak / Mike Armstrong The initial order for
Sustainability and the Fastener Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Fasteners can be considered a small part of more complex systems, such as in industrial design and architecture. Nevertheless, despite their reduced size, their importance for the environmental impact, strength, and durability of a project is critical. The time has come for the fastener industry to assume greater responsibility © Specialinsert srl Nowadays, the industry is confronted at
The Future of Rail Flaw Detection: Better, Faster, Smarter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Railway transportation is one of the most important parts of modern economic development. With the rapid development of modern science and technology, people are also constantly strengthening the performance and safety management construction of railway transport, so as to effectively improve the efficiency and speed of railway transportation. However, the rail,
Come See INPS Group at InnoTrans Hall 8.2 Booth 480 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Offering Unique Solutions to the Rail Industry With the ever changing evolution of transportation especially in rail, engage with a company that addresses your current and future needs. INPS Group is a global supplier to the industry. With operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, we serve both the domestic and international markets.
Premium PSU’s Clean Room Ensures Their Products’ Quality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 State-of-the-art research, development, and manufacturing processes increasingly require environmental conditions where the airborne particle concentration does not exceed specific limits. Our facilities are a continuation of Premium PSU’s innovative spirit and have been growing and evolving at the same time as our experience and knowledge. In order to meet some of
Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform By Jonny Simkin, CEO Public Transit’s Future Is the Norm in Other Industries Today Over the last 10 years, organizations have made enormous strides in meeting consumers’ needs for fast, convenient options in an increasingly connected world. Mobility solutions powered by modern, cloud-based technology such
Globe Scott Motors’ Electric Point Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Introducing Globe Scott Motors’ (GSM) electric point machines, which can be used across all types of traction, track gauges, rail types, points and crossings. Safety and reliability in railway transportation have always been GSM’s deepest purpose. Having worked in the industry for more than 20 years, GSM understands the importance of
Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Ricardo and MxV Rail have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement that will bring together the two rail organisations’ engineering and testing capabilities to serve a burgeoning global rail and transit market. The new alliance will leverage decades of expertise to provide project support for rail engineering, testing, investigation and
£80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 £80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel British Steel has started work on £80 million of investments to enhance its product range and improve operational and environmental performance. The bulk of the investment – £48 million – is financing the installation of a new billet caster at the company’s Scunthorpe site.
Televic GSP Teams up with Engineering Consultancy Ricardo Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Wonderful news: as of today, the railway business units of Televic GSP and Ricardo Rail will work together in providing solutions for the global rail industry. Glyn Arthur, Global Business Development Manager at Televic GSP, explains the benefits this brings for customers. “Ricardo Rail adds valuable strength with unparalleled capabilities across all
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases Final Environmental Studies of San Francisco-San Jose Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has shared its final environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section of its high-speed rail project. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project This report includes an analysis of alternatives, including impacts and effects and mitigation
DAMM Is Reaching a Milestone at Critical Communications World Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 DAMM Cellular Systems Is Reaching a Milestone at Critical Communications World We invite you to visit us at Critical Communications World in Vienna, Austria from 21 to 23 June at stand F110. Join us at stand F110 © Damm Cellular Systems A/S Some of our highlights this year: A milestone has been reached in making
Improving Level Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Improving Level Crossing Safety Thursday 9th June 2022 – International Level Crossing Awareness Day “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is a phrase attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century. The phrase, in fact, is a misquote. But it represents a valid
HÜBNER is Building a Green Factory in Bangalore, India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 HÜBNER is Building a Green Factory in Bangalore, India The HÜBNER Group is expanding its production capacities in India. Since September 2021, the company has been constructing a modern, low-energy building with production, administration and logistic facilities in the vicinity of Bangalore with a planned completion date set for the end
HS2 Trials Electric Drilling Rig for Construction in Warwickshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 HS2 Ltd’s construction partner, Balfour Beatty VINCI Joint Venture (BBV) is trialling an electric, high-capacity drilling rig for construction on HS2’s site in Warwickshire. This trial advances the joint venture’s plan to meet HS2 Ltd’s ambition of operating diesel-free construction sites. Andrea Davidson, HS2’s Air Quality Manager said:“We are proud to be
Rail Vision Ltd. Receives Japanese Patent Allowance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Rail Vision Ltd. Receives Japanese Patent Allowance for Railway Obstacle Detection Technology Patent allowance enables Rail Vision to commence sales of its cutting-edge, A.I.-based, industry-leading technology in Japan Rail Vision Ltd. Receives Japanese Patent Allowance © Rail Vision Rail Vision Ltd. a development stage technology company that is seeking to revolutionize railway safety and
AI and LiDAR Sensors Leveraged to Develop Future HS2 Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 HS2 has announced that OpenSpace Group Ltd is using artificial intelligence (AI) and LiDAR sensors to develop future train stations. The Future Stations Living Lab project is led by OpenSpace Group Ltd in collaboration with Network Rail, Avanti West Coast and the University of Birmingham as part of HS2 Ltd’s Innovation
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
Handover of the Robel Hybrid Milling Machine to Plasser American Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 Handover of the Robel Hybrid Milling Machine to Plasser American Bavarian Ceremony at the iaf in Münster. At the start of the iaf, Wolfgang R. Fally, CEO of Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH, handed over the world’s first hybrid milling train to Thomas Blechinger, President & CEO of Plasser American. A large number of
14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner In a few weeks, the European railway sector gathers at RailTech Europe 2022. Taking place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht in the centre of the Netherlands from June 21-23, RailTech Europe is the European meeting place for the railway industry, from infrastructure managers and
Škoda to Deliver an Additional 10 Two-Way Trams to Bratislava Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Dopravní podnik Bratislava has contracted Škoda Group to supply 10 new two-way ForCity Plus 30T trams for the Slovak capital. The contract is valued at 650 million CZK (26.5 million EUR) and will increase the number of Škoda trams in Bratislava to 100 units upon delivery in 2024. The ForCity Plus 30T
British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen British Steel is conducting a major study into the use of green hydrogen in the company’s drive to decarbonise its operations and manufacture net zero steel. The steelmaker, which is collaborating with EDF UK, UCL (University College London) and the Materials
Austria: ÖBB Begins Planning for Vorarlberg Monastery Arch Double-Track Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20220 ÖBB-Infrastruktur has begun planning for its double-track expansion of the Vorarlberg monastery arch on the Arlbergbahn line in Austria. ÖBB start planning for the Bludenz monastery arch project The mountain railway connects Vorarlberg with the rest of the country and is one of the main lines in Austrian Federal Railway’s (ÖBB) 5,000-kilometre
Global Mobility Call is Key in Redefining Sustainable Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20221 Global Mobility Call Will Be Key in Globally Redefining Sustainable Mobility This is the largest platform that brings together all sectors involved in developing sustainable mobility, gathering international leaders in mobility from the 14 to 16 June in Madrid with a multi-sector and cross-sectional programme. Michio Kaku, Uri Levine, Sacks, and Carlos Rati
Installation of a Continuous Mass-Spring System at Augsburg Central Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 Augsburg Mobility Hub – Installation of a Calenberg Continuous Mass-Spring System at DB’s Augsburg Central Station Besides extensive modernisation measures of the DB facilities, Augsburg‘s main railway station is being tunnelled under the DB tracks for a tram line to connect local public transport directly and conveniently to regional and long-distance
Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 Elizabeth Line: Ricardo Successfully Completes UK Rail’s ‘Largest and Most Complex’ Assessment Role The opening of London’s Elizabeth Line to passengers on May 24th 2022 brings to an end one of the largest and most complex assessments ever performed by Ricardo Certification. As the appointed Approved Body (ApBo) for the construction of
“World of Freight” WOF Summit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20220 “World of Freight” WOF Summit 2022 May 4-5 2022 | Vienna, Austria 14 dynamic panel discussions and keynotesOver 50 speakers shared their experienceInternational attendanceWOF Connect & Charity evening event The 1st Annual WOF Summit Vienna brought together key players in the logistics and supply chain of the CEE region. The hybrid event took
Calenberg Ingenieure at iaf 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Calenberg Ingenieure iaf 2022, 28th International Exhibition of Track Technology iaf: 31 May – 2 June 2022, Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland, Calenberg: Stand M-220 At the 28th International Exhibition of Track Technology you will obtain comprehensive insights into the latest machines, equipment and construction technologies. Our experts in the railway sector
British Steel Extends Network Rail Supply Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 British Steel Extends Network Rail Supply Contract British Steel has been awarded another major rail contract extension by Network Rail. The 2-year agreement sees British Steel retain its position as principal supplier to the company which operates and maintains Britain’s rail infrastructure. Among the rails British Steel will be supplying to Network
Otso Ikonen Has Been Appointed CEO of VR Fleetcare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Otso Ikonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Maintenance, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team Otso Ikonen has been appointed CEO of VR FleetCare, responsible for the maintenance of rolling stock, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team. He will take up his new role by 15 August
Alstom and PKN ORLEN to Cooperate on Hydrogen Trains in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and PKN ORLEN, a Polish manufacturer and distributor of fuel products, have signed a strategic co-operation agreement for the supply of zero-emission trains and hydrogen fuel. The two companies will co-operate to deliver zero-emission hydrogen solutions for public rail operators. Under the agreement, Alstom will be responsible for supplying trains
Copenhagen Metro and Hitachi Rail Sign Digital Asset Management Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 The Copenhagen Metro (Metroselskabet), Metro Service and Hitachi Rail have concluded a digital asset management agreement that aims to make Metro services more reliable. The Copenhagen Metro’s new agreement with operators Metro Service and Hitachi Rail establishes each party’s obligations for acquiring new IT equipment and personnel resources to create a common
Why Global Rail Operators Need to Harness Cloud & Disruptive Tech Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 As Gold Sponsors of Middle East Rail 2022 in Abu Dhabi, we were given the opportunity to present our thoughts on ‘Why global rail operators need to harness disruptive tech’. Our short webinar presentation is so full of insights and valuable takeaways about cloud technology in the rail industry that we wanted to
Intelligent Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 Embankment & Culvert/Washout Monitoring If an embankment failure is not managed from an early stage the result could be a derailment. Around the world rail service operators are under pressure to increase capacity, reduce costs and at the same time improve safety. The effects that multiple external factors can have on rail
Hybrid Trains: A Must-Have Converter to Start up the Diesel Generator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 In this new article, we want to introduce how our newest DC/DC converter CBS-10K works with a “Start-up diesel engine” application in the hybrid trains. The CBS-10K has been designed under rolling stock standards and is the perfect complement to start the diesel engine in diesel-electric hybrid trains. The new CBS-10K is
Key Steps to Bring Rail up to Speed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways, explains how the pandemic has changed travellers’ perception of train transport, that can become the preferred choice, but only through an extended offer and competitive pricing. On the other hand, freight has gained more reliability and increased punctuality. Levels of service
Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning: How to address the skill shortages in the public transport sector and how to prepare the workforce of tomorrow?Date: May 31st 2022, 2.30pm – 4.00pm CET Register here. The emergence of digitisation and the increasing complexity it entails, confronts the public sector with an increasing skills
Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Train and Station Innovation for Performance (TSIP) is maximising the benefits of smart technology to bring improvements to passenger experience, employee safety plus operations and maintenance. Through vigorous use case testing TSIP is accelerating the time to deployment for new digital, connected technologies. Network Rail
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Another Eight Green Locomotives for RIVE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank and Siemens Financial Services support transport transformation with another eight “green” locomotives for RIVE KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged financing for up to 30 new hybrid Siemens Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives managed by Northrail GmbH (Northrail) for its long-standing customer RIVE Private Investment. The lending volume of up to
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support 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
Siemens Mobility Awarded Contract for Denmark’s First Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility has been awarded Denmark’s first battery powered rail contract. Midtjyske Jernbaner has ordered seven two-car battery-powered Mireo Plus B trains © Siemens Mobility Midtjyske Jernbaner has ordered seven two-car battery-powered Mireo Plus B trains as part of a pilot project to help achieve carbon neutral train traffic throughout the country. The Mireo
Stadler Introduces Class 99 Bi-Mode Locomotive to UK Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Stadler has introduced its Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotives to the UK, following a successful rollout across Europe. Stadler introduces the Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co’ locomotive in the UK © Stadler Approximately 100 of the EURODUAL 6-axle locomotives have been sold across the continent, and the Class 99 has now been adapted to
GBRf orders Stadler bi-mode Class 99 locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 A fleet of 30 bi-mode Class 99 locomotives has been ordered from Stadler for GB Railfreight, financed by Beacon Rail.Based on Stadler’s existing EURODUAL locomotives, the Co-Co Class 99s will be able to haul freight on electrified and non-electrified sections, using a high-power low-emissions Stage-V diesel engine where necessary. The
Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, will be sharing its knowledge and experience with the sector at this year’s Railtex exhibition. The firm’s technical director, Christian Fletcher, one of the world’s leading experts in depot protection, will be holding workshops during the event discussing the risks to
UK: New Environmentally-Friendly Designs Unveiled for Cubbington Section of HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 HS2 has unveiled new designs for the Cubbington, Warwickshire section of the new high-speed line. Updates made by the designers and construction engineers have led to more environmentally-friendly designs, as less time and materials will be needed for construction. Updated HS2 designs for Cubbington set to deliver big environmental benefits for local
Torque Tools: 7 Safety Tips You Absolutely Need to Know Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 When you’re running a workshop, safety is a top priority. And that’s true no matter what kind of job you’re working on. So to help you keep your teams and your tools safe, we’ve put together some simple safety tips for working with torque tools – from maintenance and storage to
British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Our Rail business is in the process of completing the final shipments of a 5kt rail order to Deutsche Bahn, Europe’s largest purchaser of rail. The contract for 120m 54E4 and 60E2 flat-bottomed rail came as the German infrastructure owner’s demands
deugro visiotrack Measures the Carbon Footprint of Global Transports Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 deugro Expands Its Supply Chain Management System, deugro visiotrack, with a New Feature to Measure the Carbon Footprint of Global Transports deugro visiotrack users are now able to view the emissions of their shipments worldwide at any time at the press of a button. deugro already provides many clients with comprehensive logistics
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,
VIP 1000 Extends Full HD HDMI over IP for Passenger Infotainment Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 VIP 1000 Extends Full HD HDMI over IP for Passenger Information and Infotainment Systems NEXCOM has a new Full HD HDMI over IP system for public transport applications that extends HDMI signals to over 100m and makes the broadcast of video in in-vehicle PIS (Passenger Information Systems) and infotainment systems simpler and easier. The
United States: Amtrak Unveils New Locomotive Livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 The first locomotive to carry Amtrak’s new livery is making its inaugural journey across America. Locomotive 309 is travelling from California from Delaware, where it will go through an acceptance process before entering service. Locomotive 309 is the first unit to wear Amtrak’s Phase VII livery. © Mike Armstrong for Amtrak Phase VII is
Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Strict requirements around government contracts have traditionally forced transit agencies to take a box-checking approach to acquiring goods and services, but this method of procurement can cause agencies to miss out on new solutions that could have a greater impact on the rider experience.
Siemens Mobility Announces Relocation of Berlin Development and Production Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Siemens Mobility has announced plans to move its Berlin development and production site from Treptow to Adlershof, where a new 26,420 square metre facility is currently being built. Siemens Mobility Announces Relocation of Berlin Development and Production Site Located at Germany’s biggest science and technology park, which is also home to Berlin
York favoured as GBR hq in local poll Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 A new poll of around 1,000 Yorkshire and Humber adults has found that 60 per cent of respondents in the region chose York as the new headquarters for Great British Railways. The others were divided between Doncaster (20 per cent), Hull or Wakefield (both 10 per cent). The government’s competition from towns
High Demands in Railway Technology: Connections Built to Endure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes: Connections Built to Endure High Demands in Railway Technology Highest demands in railway technology: wheel sensors, tachymetry and heating cables to sanding systems are not only extremely exposed to environmental impacts, but often also subject to strong vibrations. To protect the systems and electrical connections, the appropriate connection strength
FreiLacke: Complete Solutions for Composites Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 From materials to coatings, FreiLacke offers everything from a single source From seat buckets and vehicle accessories to power distribution boxes and rotor blades, the triumphant march of glass-fibre and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics has continued unabated for decades and their applications keep increasing. The main reason for this success are the
Totalkare Partners with Emanuel for Railtex Infrarail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Firmly established as the place to be for companies active in today’s thriving rail market, Railtex Infrarail provides suppliers to the railway sector with a unique marketing platform to conduct business. Totalkare will be co-exhibiting with its Italian supply partners Emanuel, showcasing its railway lifting jacks and bogie lifts. Railtex Infrarail will be taking
On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 On track: Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex / Infrarail 2022, setting out the roadmap for progress. Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK.
Network Rail Suppliers Sign Up to Science-Based Targets Climate Change Initiative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Over two thirds of suppliers (67%) have committed to Network Rail’s science-based targets initiative aimed at limiting carbon emissions. This initiative is part of Network Rail’s environmental sustainability strategy, which has been created to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation and its wider supply chain. Green target in sight as more
Rail Technology Venue Saxony: A Branch Hotbed of Innovation in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 For more than 175 years now, Saxony has been standing for innovations in the rail sector; with 13,000 employees in 240 companies, it is one of the top 3 centers of the branch in Germany. So there’s no question that Saxon manufacturers, suppliers, equipment providers, engineering and service firms as well as research institutes and
Working Outdoors – What Should You Consider When Choosing Safety Glasses? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Working Outdoors – What Should You Consider When Choosing Safety Glasses? It is common knowledge that sunlight has impact on the eye. While we wear sunglasses on a hot and sunny day, or smoked ski goggles while on the slope, the same should apply while working outdoor. Though it is not the