Hitachi Rail to Install ETCS Signalling on Ankara-Istanbul Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20260 Hitachi Rail will install new signalling systems at Tunnel 26 (T26) and Bilecik depot on Türkiye’s Ankara-Istanbul railway line. This will support the separation of high-speed, conventional passenger and freight services. The contract has been signed by Hitachi Rail Spain and Hitachi Rail Türkiye with Türkiye’s state railway infrastructure operator, TCDD.
Alstom Achieves Approval for Digital Signalling on Grand Central Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the receipt of regulatory approval – Authorisation for Placing into Service (APiS) – for the ‘first in class’ fitment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on its Class 180 fleet, which is operated by Grand Central. The achievement is anticipated to pave the way for the wider
UK: Grand Central Fleet Approved for Digital In-Cab Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20260 Grand Central’s Class 180 fleet has received APiS regulatory approval for its ‘first in class’ fitment of ETCS (European Train Control System). With this receipt of approval, Alstom’s fleet of 10 retrofitted fleet vehicles will now be able to operate with the use of full ETCS capabilities. The Grand Central fleet has
Alstom to Supply ETCS Across lreland’s National Rail Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20260 Alstom has signed new contracts with Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) to deliver the onboard deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) across Ireland’s existing national rail fleet. Valued at around 95 million EUR, the contracts cover the design, manufacture, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of ETCS Level 1 onboard equipment
Škoda Group to Implement ETCS on New Hybrid RegioJet Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20260 The Škoda Group has announced that The European Train Control System (ETCS) developed by its Belgian affiliate The Signalling Company (TSC) will be deployed for the first time in 34 new Škoda Group hybrid BEDMU trains destined for operation by RegioJet. This will mark the very-first deployment of this technology in
AUS: Alstom to Supply First ETCS System for The Wave Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20260 Alstom has secured a contract to design, supply, test and commission its ONVIA Control ETCS Level 2 trackside signalling system for Sector 1 North along Queensland’s new Sunshine Coast line. The contract, which has been valued at 69 million EUR (114 million AUD) and is the first tranche of a larger
Third of Four HSTs Fitted with ETCS Equipment in Loughborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the conversion of the third of a set of four 16 Class 43 power cars – all of which have been retrofitted to utilise new ETCS (European Train Control System) equipment. The unit has now been returned to owner RailAdventure UK after an eight week course of
Germany: BMV Launches New ERTMS Coordination Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20260 German Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced the launch of the ERTMS Coordination Office, which will seek to ensure that all necessary measures related to the technology are both coordinated and seamlessly implemented. The Office will serve as the central point of contact for all queries related to ERTMS (European
Siemens Mobility and Sonda Secure ETCS Signalling Contract in Mexico Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Sonda México SA de CV, has been awarded a contract to deliver signalling and rail infrastructure technology for the Mexico City–Querétaro–Irapuato railway corridor. The project covers more than 300 kilometres of track and includes eleven passenger stations as part of a federal programme to modernise Mexico’s
Key Technology Trends Transforming Rail Infrastructure in 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20260 Rail infrastructure is undergoing rapid transformation as governments and operators modernise networks to increase capacity, safety, and sustainability. Many of the most widely adopted technologies in 2026 focus on digitalisation and connectivity, forming the basis of the emerging “smart railway” ecosystem. Digital Signalling Systems Digital signalling systems are among the most widely
Siemens Mobility Conducts Nordic Region’s First Automated Train Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20260 Siemens Mobility has conducted the Nordic’s first-ever automated train operation on an ETCS-equipped mainline. A demonstration was recently held on the 19-kilometre-long route between Juurikorpi and Hamina in Finland, showcasing the integration of Automatic Train Operation with the European Train Control System Level 2. The test saw the first use of an
European ERTMS Coordinator Publishes Latest Update on Member State Deployment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 The European ERTMS Coordinator has officially published the Third Work Plan on the progress of European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) implementation across all EU Member States. The work plan highlights that whilst there has been progress and political commitment to ERTMS deployment; it has thus far been considered to have
India: Alstom Celebrates Commercial Operations on Namo Bharat Corridor & Meerut Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the commencement of commercial operations of the new balance stretch of the Namo Bharat corridor – India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut and the Meerut Metro, an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) for the city of Meerut. The inauguration of the balance section of
Alstom Completes Latest Stage of Cambridge Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20260 Alstom has announced the delivery of Stage 2 of the Cambridge Resignalling, Relock and Recontrol (C3R) project, marking a major milestone in the modernisation of the region’s railway infrastructure. Delivery of the 130 million GBP project, which was awarded to Alstom in 2022, was predominately carried out over the Christmas period;
Siemens Mobility to Implement ETCS Level 2 in Chile Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 EFE Trenes de Chile has contracted Siemens Mobility to implement the first European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS L2) project on Chile’s rail network. The project will also introduce Siemens Mobility’s Signaling X technology to Latin America for the first time. The contract covers the installation of advanced signalling systems along
UK: Multiple East Coast Main Line Trains Use Digital Signalling for the First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20250 Testing along the East Coast Main Line has seen the hitting of a new milestone with the UK’s first instance of two trains operating with the European Train Control System (ETCS) on an inter-city main line simultaneously. Network Rail has thanked passengers travelling south of Peterborough for their patience after work
Siemens Receives Approval for ETCS Baseline 3 Eurosprinter Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20250 Siemens Mobility has received type authorisation for the latest upgrade of its interoperable Eurosprinter locomotives, ES64F4, to the European Train Control System (ETCS) Baseline 3.4. Authorisation has been given by the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), with the locomotives now fully equipped with Atlas ETCS. The approval marks a major milestone
DB Cargo UK begins ETCS Installation on Class 66 Fleet at Toton Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20250 DB Cargo UK has commenced installation of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on nine of its Class 66 freight locomotives at its Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in the East Midlands. The work forms part of the National Freight ETCS Programme, which is linked to the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast
East Coat Digital Project – Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 The £1.4 billion East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) has been in the works for quite some time. The Northern City Line (which stretches around 3.5 miles between Moorgate and Finsbury Park) turned out to be the perfect testing ground for the latest rail upgrade. During the weekend of May 17th–18th, traditional signals
UK: ETCS Upgrade Work Begins on 16 HSTs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20250 Work has officially begun on the fitting of digital in-cab signalling technology on a set of High Speed Trains (HSTs) in the UK. The work will see 16 Class 43 power cars be adapted to support ETCS (European Train Control System) equipment as part of the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast
Alstom to Modernise Signalling Systems in São Paulo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 Alstom has signed a contract with ViaMobilidade, the operator of São Paulo’s 8-Diamond and 9-Emerald lines, and the Government of São Paulo for the modernisation of signalling systems on both lines. The contract, which is valued at 1 billion R, includes the implementation of the first European Train Control System (ETCS)
Northern City Line to London Begins Signal-Free Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The Great Northern ‘Northern City Line’ to London has become the country’s first commuter railway to operate without the use of trackside signals in a major milestone. Traditional signals were removed from the side of the track this past weekend (17 & 18 May) as part of the 1.4 billion GBP
Hitachi Rail Oversees Completion of Line Modernisation in Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 An upgrade of a 60km section of rail linking Budapest’s Rákos station and Hatvan in eastern Hungary has been completed. The project, which was led by Hitachi Rail, saw six electronic interlockings receive upgrades at Rákosliget, Pécel, Isaszeg, Gödöllő, Babatpuszta and Aszód, as well as the implementation of the European Train
Steam Locomotive Operates with Digital Signalling in Industry First Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20250 A steam locomotive has successfully run using Hitachi Rail’s European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling technology for the first time. The trial, completed on the Cambrian line in Wales, marks a new development in the integration of heritage rail vehicles with modern railway infrastructure. Hitachi Rail Enables Digitally Signalled Steam Locomotive
Alstom to Equip Hamburg S-Bahn Trains for Digital Rail Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Alstom has signed a contract with S-Bahn Hamburg to upgrade 82 BR 490 trains with the European Train Control System (ETCS) and Automatic Train Operation (ATO) technology. The agreement, valued at over 60 million EUR, forms part of broader efforts to introduce more digital systems into Germany’s rail network. The S-Bahn trains
Alstom to Equip Harsco Rail Vehicles for SBB with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 Alstom will install its ATLAS 200 Baseline 3 ETCS system on eleven Harsco Rail Europe maintenance vehicles for Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB). The works should be completed by the end of next year. SBB will then deploy the vehicles on its network in Switzerland. Harsco Rail vehicles for SBB to be equipped
Budapest – Beograd corridor upgrading contract signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 HUNGARY: A US$2·078bn contract to implement a major modernisation of the Hungarian section of the Budapest – Beograd route was signed on June 12. The scope includes doubling-tracking the 150 km route from Budapest Soroksár to the border at Kelebia, installing ETCS Level 2 and work to permit 160 km/h operation. The
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
First Kiss for DB Regio Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 GERMANY: DB Regio has placed its first order for Stadler Kiss double-deck electric multiple-units, signing a €220m contract on June 5 for 18 four-car units for use in Schleswig-Holstein. This follows the award in April of a contract for incumbent and sole bidder DB Regio to continue to operate Elektronetz Ost services
New Generation of Six-Axle Locomotives on Display at Transport Logistic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 Stadler and companies within the SNCF group are presenting the latest generation of six-axle locomotives at Transport Logistic, which is currently taking place in Munich (4–7 June). VFLI and ITL (two of SNCF’s subsidiaries) and Stadler are presenting projects centring around the new six-axle locomotives. Stadler is manufacturing twelve EURO4001 locomotives
Toshiba unveils tri-mode locomotive demonstrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 GERMANY: Toshiba Railway Europe unveiled a electric-diesel-battery hybrid traction technology demonstrator locomotive at the Transport Logistic trade show in München on June 4. The company has a contract to supply 50 diesel-battery centre cab locomotives to DB Cargo from 2021, TRE Managing Director Hinrich Krey told Railway Gazette. The demonstrator is
SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore on the Rail Freight Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 German-born SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore gave his views on the Ceneri Base Tunnel, the New Rail Link through the Alps, ETCS and more in an interview for the SBB blog. You can read the full interview on the SBB Cargo blog here. First SBB Cargo freight train in the