First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20230 The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This marks a significant milestone for the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast Digital Programme, which aims to make rail services more reliable and more sustainable through the implementation of digital signalling. Project lead
Stadler Prepares DB Locomotives for ETCS Rollout Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 Deutsche Bahn (DB), Stadler and its engineering joint venture AngelStar are preparing locomotives in Germany for the European Train Control System (ETCS). This is the first time that German locomotives have been prepared for ETCS without the involvement of the locomotive manufacturer. Stadler is preparing locomotives for ETCS, paving the way for
India: Alstom Inaugurates RAPIDX Regional Train with Hybrid Level 3 ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20230 Alstom has inaugurated India’s first semi high-speed RAPIDX regional train on the Delhi-Meerut corridor, equipped with the world debut of hybrid Level 3 European Train Control System (ETCS) technology. The new passenger train will operate on the first phase of India’s Delhi-Meerut corridor, spanning 17 kilometres from Duhai-Sahibabad. This section will
Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have demonstrated that the recently installed digital signalling on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate is ready for passenger service. This marks a significant milestone for the first phase of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). ETCS frequency testing © Network Rail Throughout this
ETCS Level 1 Installed Across 48 Train Stations in Thailand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20230 Thales and its joint venture partner, River Engineering have implemented the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 1 across 48 train stations in Thailand. By modernising the signalling system for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT), this project has delivered improved safety, increased reliability and higher capacity across the network. In total, around
Siemens Mobility and ÖBB Commission Further ETCS in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20230 Siemens Mobility and ÖBB have commissioned the digital European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 on a 57-kilometre route between Linz and Vöcklabruck in Austria. In conjunction with this achievement, the two companies have signed a framework agreement valued at 400 million EUR to further implement ETCS across the nation’s rail
Alstom to Supply Irish Rail with Smartlock Interlocking and ETCS in Cork Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20230 Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) has awarded a contract to Alstom to provide its Smartlock computer-based interlocking (CBI) system and European Train Control System (ETCS) for the Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) network. This project aims to enhance services within the Cork metropolitan area by upgrading 62 kilometres of the rail network
Germany: Siemens Mobility to Deliver 28 Mireo Trains for Digital Node Stuttgart Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20230 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to deliver 28 three-car electric Mireo regional trains to Baden-Württemberg for the Digital Rail Germany (DSD) Digital Node Stuttgart pilot project. The trains will be equipped with the latest digital equipment, including automatic European Train Control System (ETCS) and Level 2 (GoA 2) Automatic
Alstom to Supply 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives to RAILPOOL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20230 Alstom has been contracted to supply 50 Traxx Universal multi-purpose locomotives for European rail vehicle leasing company, RAILPOOL. The multi-purpose locomotives will be used for freight and passenger corridor services in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, Belgium, Luxembourg and Poland. All locomotives will be equipped with Alstom’s onboard signalling solution, ATLAS. A Traxx
Alstom to Supply 50 Traxx Universal Locomotives to Northrail and RIVE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20230 Alstom and Northrail AG have signed a framework contract for the supply of up to 50 multi-system Traxx Universal locomotives, alongside a full-service maintenance package for up to 16 years. This investment was arranged by Northrail on behalf of Paris-based infrastructure investment company, RIVE Private Investment (RIVE), which has selected Northrail
UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20230 As part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), industry partners have signed a 32.7 million GBP contract to upgrade the Class 700 Thameslink fleet to the latest specification of European Train Control System (ETCS). This five-year contract was signed by Cross London Trains, the Department for Transport (DfT), Govia Thameslink
UK: GTR Class 387 Completes Static Testing with ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20230 The first of Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) Class 387 Great Northern Electrostar trains has completed static testing retrofitted with European Train Control Signalling (ETCS) in-cab signalling equipment. The Class 387s will be the country’s first major commuter fleet to have the technology fitted as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, which
ETCS Level 2 Testing Underway for Queensland’s Cross River Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20230 The Cross River Rail project has reached new milestones in testing ETCS Level 2 signalling on the Shorncliffe Line in South East Queensland. ETCS Level 2 will help trains in South East Queensland run more efficiently and with greater reliability as part of the Cross River Rail project. This project is being
GTR Retrofits First Class 387 with ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20230 Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR) first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has been retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. The Alstom ATLAS 3 ETCS solution was installed on Unit 387101, along with the necessary equipment to allow the in-cab-signalling system to function. This is the
Belgium: Alstom to Equip SNCB Locomotives with ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply Level 2 European Train Control System (ETCS) signalling for 37 HLD77 locomotives in SNCB’s fleet in Belgium. Under this contract, Alstom will also provide 10 years of maintenance for these systems from its Charleroi plant. ETCS was initially designed to harmonise cross-frontier rail traffic
GTR Receives ORR Approval to Operate Class 717s with In-Cab ETCS Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has granted authorisation for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) to put its Class 717 fleet into passenger service using Level 2 European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This is a key milestone in the government’s East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP), which will introduce digital
ÖBB Announces Extensive Upgrade for the Vienna S-Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20230 ÖBB is upgrading the Vienna S-Bahn to help improve the travel experience and accommodate a growing number of passengers. By the end of 2027, the main line in Vienna will be modernised and a series of improvements will be implemented on the northern line, the north-west line and the southern line. This
Hungary: Alstom Equips 36 MÁV-START Electric Trains with ETCS Level 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20230 Alstom has successfully retrofitted the first 36 of 59 MÁV-START electric trains with its Atlas European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 solution in order to increase their speed and safety on the Hungarian rail network. The upgraded vehicles have now returned to passenger service, with the remainder of the project
Alstom Receives RegioJet Order for 13 Traxx MS3 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20230 RegioJet has ordered a further 13 Traxx MS3 locomotives from Alstom. This third-generation model is designed for use on electrified networks and equipped with ETCS Level 2. Alstom and RegioJet sign an agreement for the supply of another 13 Traxx MS3 locomotives © Alstom The latest Traxx locomotive delivers increased operational performance and reliability,
Alstom Receives ETCS Level 2 Order from ČD-Telematika Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20230 ČD-Telematika has chosen Alstom to equip seven Pendolino trains and 66 electric vehicles with ETCS Level 2. Designed and implemented by the rail manufacturer, these will be supplemented by national functionalities that enable operation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Alstom ETCS Level 2 Atlas solution Originally designed to simplify cross-border rail traffic,
Czech Republic: First Four-Car Moravia Trainset Enters Test Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 The first of the Southern Moravian Region’s four-car Moravia trainsets has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice in the Czech Republic. The new four-car Moravia trainset has entered trial operation on the S2 line from Brno to Letovice © Škoda Group This is the first of 31 four-car
Stadler to Supply Eight FLIRT Vehicles for the Rheingau Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 Stadler has won the contract to supply eight four-car FLIRT3 XL vehicles for use on the Rheingau Express (RE) lines in Germany. The agreement also includes an option for a further vehicle. Rendering of the FLIRT3 for VIAS Rail © Stadler Alpha Trains will lease the FLIRTs to VIAS Rail on a long-term basis
Stader to Retrofit DB Netz Maintenance Vehicles with GUARDIA ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20230 Stadler has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn (DB) Netz to retrofit up to 80 maintenance and track service vehicles with its GUARDIA ETCS Baseline 3.6.0 train control system, after winning the Europe-wide tender. This will increase the reliability, efficiency and safety of the vehicles, as the latest iteration of ETCS
BMDV and DB Advance Planning for Germany’s Digital Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20220 Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have signed an agreement to increase the existing financing for the digitalisation of Germany’s railway from around 1.7 billion EUR to around 2.7 billion EUR. In addition, DB has received approval from the federal government to finance the
Stadler to Supply 9 FLIRT XL Vehicles for Berlin–Szczecin Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Stadler has signed a contract to supply nine FLIRT XL vehicles to DB Regio for cross-border traffic between Germany and Poland on the Berlin–Szczecin route. These electric multiple units will be equipped with the Stadler’s Guardia ETCS solution, which has been approved for use in both Germany and Poland. Stadler is delivering
Hitachi Rail to Deliver Digital Commuter Railway in the Philippines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 The Philippine Government’s Department of Transportation has awarded a major contract to Hitachi Rail to deliver an Electrical & Mechanical Systems and Track Works package for the new commuter railway from Solis to Malolos. This contract is valued at 114 billion JPY (814 million USD) and will be funded by the
Work Begins to Fit ETCS to a DB Cargo Class 66 Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 The latest European Train Control System (ETCS) is being fitted to a DB Cargo UK Class 66 freight locomotive as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. The work will take place at Electro-Motive Diesel’s engineering workshop in Doncaster and will take around six months to complete. This marks the beginning
UK: Govia Thameslink Railway Begins ETCS Retrofit of Class 387 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has sent its first Class 387/1 Great Northern train for ETCS upgrading as part of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). A total of 28 units are scheduled for retrofit. GTR Class 387 hauled to Worksop depot © Govia Thameslink Railway This first train was hauled from GTR’s Hornsey depot
New open access operator celebrates shift to rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Open access operator Lumo, which is owned by FirstGroup and runs between Edinburgh and London, said the number of people travelling by rail on the route has increased to 57 per cent of the rail-air market, compared with 35 per cent before the Covid pandemic. Lumo started running on 25 October 2021
Alstom to Equip 120 SNCB Locomotives with ETCS Level 2 Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to design, deliver and maintain the latest-generation ETCS level 2 signalling system (Baseline 3) for 120 SNCB HLE18 locomotives currently in commercial service across Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. The system will be supplemented by national functionalities to allow the trains to circulate in Belgium
3 Integral Components Driving the Future of Transport Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The 3 Integral Components Driving the Future of Transport Connectivity We are living in an ever-connected world, and that is especially true in 2022. Thanks to technological advancements and the transition to the Internet of Things, we communicate through robust virtual channels, work remotely, and can receive healthcare at a distance. The resulting
Cybersecurity for Railway Is a Minimum, Not a Plus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 If your railway telecoms and signaling infrastructure is a mix of historic existing equipment and new, modern technology, you are not alone! With typical product lifecycles of over 20 years and a planned move from GSM-R to FRMCS from 2026, today’s railways face several challenges when it comes to detecting and
UK: Class 43 ETCS Testing Successfully Completed for East Coast Digital Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 ETCS testing for Class 43 trains has been successfully completed, marking the achievement of a new milestone for the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). The Class 43 power cars were fitted and tested as part of Network Rail’s New Measurement Train, which carries out essential infrastructure monitoring work. Fitment of ETCS
Reports say Byford is set to resign from TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford is poised to resign, it has been reported. Mr Byford has just completed the lengthy process of procuring a financial settlement for Transport for London from the government, and was also responsible for providing transport for hundreds of thousands of people who were in London
Dutch Railways to Retrofit ViRM Fleet with Siemens Mobility ETCS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Dutch Railways (NS Group N.V), has chosen Siemens Mobility to retrofit 176 of its ViRM trains with the latest ETCS Level 2 technology. Siemens Mobility to retrofit the Dutch National Railways ViRM fleet with ETCS technology © Siemens Mobility This will enable the fleet to operate more efficiently for the remainder of its
Innovative Track Warning System // ZÖLLNER & SYSTRA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 Innovative Track Warning System for ETCS Level 2 lines ZÖLLNER Signal and French Partner SYSTRA have developed a warning system using train traffic information from the communication between RBC and the Interlocking. This solution can be installed on ETCS Level2 lines without modifying existing signalling infrastructure. Operational Efficiency and Simplicity of Deployment The
Euro-Multitel to Deliver the KMC Test Tool to Thales Deutschland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 Euro-Multitel to Deliver the KMC Test Tool to Thales Deutschland Thales Deutschland has confirmed the purchase of the KMC test tool from Euro-Multitel SA. The KMC test tool is a complex and comprehensive simulation environment for both ETCS onboard (OBU) and RBC subsystems. Furthermore, the tool handles multiple simulations, up to 20
Alstom to Focus on Digitalisation and Green Traction Solutions at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Alstom has announced the solutions and rolling stock it will be showcasing at InnoTrans 2022. Digitalisation is a key focus for Alstom this year, and the manufacturer will be presenting ATO, ETCS and cybersecurity technologies that can help operators to optimise real-time performance in signalling and multimodality. Also on show will be
First EffiShunter 1000 for Trainport Norway Leaves CZ Loko Plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 CZ Loko has dispatched the first of five EffiShunter 1000 locomotives ordered by Trainpoint Norway from its Jihlava plant. Now on its way to Sweden – the 20th country CZ Loko has exported to – the locomotive is scheduled to enter operation early next year. EffiShunter 1000 locomotive for Trainpoint Norway. The four-axle
MRCE Orders 14 Siemens Vectron Multi-System Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20220 Locomotive leasing company Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE) has ordered 14 Vectron MS multi-system locomotives from Siemens Mobility. This order is part of an existing contract between MRCE and Siemens Mobility. Upon delivery, MRCE will have a fleet of 147 Vectron locomotives. MRCE plans to use the locomotives for operations across Europe Albrecht Neumann,
First of Etihad Rail’s New Fleet Arrives in the UAE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 The first batches of Etihad Rail’s new fleet of locomotives and wagons have arrived in the UAE. Etihad Rail’s new locomotive fleet offloading at UAE port © Etihad Rail Once construction is completed, the new fleet will operate across the entire UAE National Rail Network, increasing its capacity to more than 60 million
Nokia Tests Mission-Critical Voice and Data on 4.9G/LTE Private Wireless Network for NCRTC’s Phase 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20220 Nokia Tests Mission-Critical Voice and Data on 4.9G/LTE Private Wireless Network for NCRTC’s Phase 1 National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC*) is using Nokia solutions to set up the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) to reduce travel time between Delhi and MeerutLTE network is being used for the first time in
World’s First Fully Automated Heavy-Haul Rail System Sees 10% Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system, AutoHaul™, in Australia has been expanded by 166km to connect the Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine to the existing network. The AutoHaul™ network has gone from 1,700km to 1,866km as part of the greenfield mine development in Western Australia. The AutoHaul™ network
New Siemens Xcelerator Platform to be Unveiled at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Siemens Mobility has announced it will be unveiling its new open digital business platform – the Siemens Xcelerator – at InnoTrans next month. Image shot from driving people mover in Tokyo, Japan. © Siemens Mobility This platform enables the entire mobility ecosystem, from trains and infrastructure through to operators, passengers and external partners,
Hitachi Rail to Work on World-First Application of ATO over ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to install automatic train operation (ATO) over ETCS Level 2 technology across Queensland’s new generation rail (NGR) fleet of 75 six-carriage trains. This application of ATO over ETCS will be a world first. Signalling control centre © Hitachi Rail The contract, valued at 107 million AUD (72.49m EUR |
Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV). This extends the Spanish high-speed network by a further 87.25 kilometres. The Madrid – Burgos high-speed line was officially inaugurated on 21 July © Adif Passengers on the inaugural journey included His Majesty King Felipe
Stadler Reveals Plans for InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Stadler has revealed some of the solutions it will have on show at InnoTrans 2022 this coming September. With a focus on sustainability, seven vehicles featuring sustainable drive solutions will be on display to the specialist and general public for the first time. Stadler FLIRT H2 for SBCTA © Stadler This will include Stadler’s
SBB Cargo Leases 35 New Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 SBB Cargo has leased 35 new Vectron AC locomotives from manufacturer Siemens Mobility in order to modernise its fleet. The leasing period will begin in 2024 and will run for eight years. SBB Cargo said it was leasing the new locomotives as they would guarantee high vehicle availability and therefore reliable
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
SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 SüdLeasing GmbH has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on behalf of SBB Cargo International. The new locomotives will be equipped with Siemens Mobility’s XLoad package, which has been developed to improve traction performance and carry greater trailer loads. With this package, trains on the North-South Corridor will be able
DB IO to Operate and Maintain India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Deutsche Bahn International Operations (DB IO) has been awarded a 12-year contract to operate and maintain the Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS). Delhi awards order for rapid transit system to Deutsche Bahn India’s first high-speed transport project, implemented by the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), will cover 82 kilometres and
UK Government Announces 1bn Investment in Digital Signalling for East Coast Main Line South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 The UK Government has announced it will provide funding of over one billion GBP (1.15bn EUR | 1.22bn USD) to install digital signalling along the entire East Coast Main Line South. East Coast Main Line One of the UK’s busiest rail routes, this section of the East Coast Main Line reaches from
Digital East Coast to go ahead with �1bn budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 THE government has confirmed that the upgrade to ETCS on the East Coast Main Line is to go ahead, with a budget of more than £1 billion. The digital system has been under test for some time on part of the Hertford Loop, controlled from laboratories at Hitchin. ETCS will
Softronic Orders ETCS Level 2 Equipment from Thales for LEMA Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Softronic has chosen Thales to deliver and equip five LEMA 6000 kW locomotives with ETCS Level 2 and PZB vehicle equipment. This is one of Thales first ETCS Level 2 on-board systems in Europe. The LEMA 6000 kW locomotives are suitable for the traction of very heavy trains and can operate in
Germany: Autonomous Regional Rail Travel Takes a Step Closer to Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 Alstom’s German autonomous rail pilot project has now entered its next phase. Coradia Lint regional train for LNVG in commercial service. Working closely with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the TU Berlin and Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG), the manufacturer is exploring the automation of regional transport via ETCS. This is being supported by Germany’s
UK: Testing of New Digital Signalling System Begins on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20220 Testing of the Northern City Line’s new digital signalling system has begun, marking an important milestone in the East Coast Digital Programme. First train runs using the new digital signalling on Northern City Line. © Network Rail The first test train on this line – a Great Northern Class 717 train – ran
Level 2 Testing Complete on Porterbrook Power Cars Retrofitted with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 Porterbrook has announced that successful Level 2 testing is complete on three Class 43 power cars retrofitted with the European Train Control System (ETCS). This achievement advances the UK’s Digital Railway Programme that aims to remove trackside signalling in favour of ETCS in-cab signalling technology, which will help train operators to
Consortium Finalises Contract to Build Egypt’s High-Speed Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 A consortium made up of Siemens Mobility, Orascom Construction and The Arab Contractors has signed a contract with the Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels (NAT) to design, install and commission a 1,800 kilometre high-speed rail network in Egypt. The contract includes the latest rail infrastructure technology, eight depots and yards and a
Major landmark reached in ETCS testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre at Melton Mowbray has carried out its first tests of a train retrofitted with the digital European Train Control System, in preparation for the eventual installation of ETCS on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line. The train was a Class
Network Rail’s RIDC Tests Its First Retrofitted ETCS Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Alstom has carried out the first testing at Network Rail’s Innovation & Development Centre (RIDC) of a train retrofitted with European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment. The testing was carried out on a Class 180 train, owned by Angel Trains and operated by Grand Central. The train has been retrofitted with
CZ LOKO Continues to Modernise CD Cargo Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20220 CZ LOKO has been contracted to upgrade additional Class 742 diesel locomotives for CD Cargo, the Czech Republic’s largest domestic freight carrier. The contract includes the delivery of 25 modernised locomotives, with an option to add five more. This is the second contract awarded to CZ LOKO to upgrade CD Cargo’s
Railway inspectors give final green light to Elizabeth Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 The Elizabeth Line has been given its final clearance by the Railway Inspectorate for opening on 24 May. The Office of Rail and Road has issued full approvals for all the stations with the exception of Bond Street, which will not open until later this year. In the meantime Bond
Alstom Wins Its Largest Order in Germany to Date Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract to supply 130 Coradia Stream High Capacity electric double-decker trains to Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The electric multiple unit (EMU) trains can reach maximum speeds of 200 kilometres per hour and consist of two double-decker control cars and two single-decker middle cars, providing
Alstom Delivers India’s First Semi High-Speed Regional Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has delivered India’s first semi high-speed regional train for National Capital Region Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) 82.5-kilometre Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS line. This is the first in India to adopt the European Train Control System (ETCS) hybrid Level 2 signalling system. Alstom delivers first semi high-speed train for NCRT’s RRTS project © Alstom Alstom was awarded
Czech Republic: Subterra Takes Delivery of First EffiShunter 1000 Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Czech construction company Subterra has taken delivery of a CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) equipped with an ETCS train control system. It’s the country’s first private operator to do so. The contract between the two organisation includes an option for two further locomotives. CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) Subterra plans
UK: Great Northern Passengers to Benefit from New Digital Signalling System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 A new digital signalling system was commissioned over the bank holiday weekend on Great Northern’s route into the City of London. Northern City Line signalling commissioning © Network Rail Part of the UK Government-funded East Coast Digital Programme, and a continuation of work undertaken last year and earlier this spring, passengers to Moorgate
Bid to reduce costs of signalling systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road is working with Network Rail to encourage greater competition among suppliers of signalling equipment and so reduce costs. The ORR carried out a study of the market, which is worth £800-900 million a year, and published its recommendations in November 2021. Network Rail has
ORR and Network Rail Work to Increase Signalling Market Competition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) are working together to increase competitiveness and lower costs in the UK’s railway signalling market. This is currently valued at 800-900 million GBP (958-1,077m euros | 1,046-1,176m USD) per year. Glasgow central signals © ORR Last November the ORR published a study on the
South Africa: Siemens Mobility Completes Germiston Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20220 Work to resignal Germiston station complex, one of the busiest railway junctions in Africa, has now been completed by Siemens Mobility, marking the end of a major three-year project. Gauteng rail corridors future-proofed as Siemens Mobility completes massive Germiston resignalling project © Siemens Mobility This work is part of the wider Gauteng Resignalling
Siemens Mobility Receives Largest Vectron Order from Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received an order for 50 of its Vectron MS multisystem locomotives from Czech Railways (ČD). This is the manufacturer’s biggest Vectron order to date from the Czech Republic. The agreed contract also includes full service for 15 years. With a maximum speed of 230 kilometres an hour, the locomotives can
Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik Partner for One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Partnership Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik have agreed to intensify their partnership so that they are able to provide a complete one-stop shop in testing and approval services of new and modernised rail vehicles and infrastructure across European territories. After 10
Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Ricardo will soon complete its Independent Safety Assessment of a signalling technology for a new Maglev system in China’s Hunan Province. The Phoenix Maglev Cultural Tourism Project will connect the ancient city of Fenghuang, a renowned tourist location, to China’s high-speed
Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Assessment Body (AsBo) for the transformation of Copenhagen’s S-Bane railway into a fully automated system. DSB, the future operator of the S-Bane, requires the support of an independent AsBo to ensure that the processes used
Greece: Alstom Joint Venture Wins Digital Signalling Contract for Thessaloniki-Idomeni Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 An Alstom / Avax joint venture has signed a signalling contract with Ergose, a subsidiary of the Greek national railway company OSE, to modernise the Thessaloniki-Idomeni mainline section in Greece. This line is part of the Pan-European Corridor X, connecting Thessaloniki to Budapest and passing through Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary.
UK: Network Rail Chooses Alstom for Major Cambridge Re-Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a 130 million GBP ( 155.83m euros | 176.56m USD) contract as part of Network Rail’s Cambridge re-signalling project. Major rail contract for Cambridge re-signalling awarded to Alstom © Network Rail This is the largest single contract to be awarded by Network Rail under the Major Signalling Framework Agreement
Start with a FLIRT: German Railway Company Choses Stadler Trains for Cross-Border Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20220 Stadler has signed a contract with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland (start) to deliver 20 FLIRT trains for use on the Maas-Wupper network. Stadler FLIRT train for start. © Stadler The manufacturer will provide extra-long FLIRT cars for the Maas-Wupper-Express, with seven doors on each side to ensure easy and safe entry and exit, as
Italy: Alstom Chosen to Improve Abruzzo’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20220 Alstom has signed two contracts with Divisione Ferroviaria TUA worth a total of 33 million euros. (37.33m USD). These will support improvements to the rail network in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Coradia Pop in commercial service in Italy © Alstom The first contract is for the supply of three regional Coradia Stream Pop
CZ Loko Wins Contract to Upgrade Czech Railways’ Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CZ Loko has won the contract to modernise Czech Railways’ fleet of 14 Class 742 locomotives. The contract, valued at over 684 million Czech koruna (28.12m euros | 32.12m USD), is part of Czech Railways’ 2030 Strategy to upgrade a significant part of its rolling stock. CZ Loko has
Hitachi Rail Adapts Digital Interlocking Technology to Meet German Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 Hitachi Rail has successfully adapted its digital interlocking product to meet German specifications and standards. This enables the company to enter Germany’s interlocking market. Hitachi Rail’s digital interlocking passes major milestone for Germany’s Fast-Track Programme © Hitachi Functional and operational tests were carried out at Hitachi’s laboratory in Munich and witnessed by Deutsche Bahn
Belgium: Alstom to Supply Up to 50 Electric Traxx Locomotives to SNCB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 Alstom has been chosen to supply up to 50 of its third-generation electric Traxx locomotives to Belgium’s Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges (SNCB). Traxx locomotives for SNCB © Alstom The locomotives will be used for domestic and international passenger services on electrified – and on occasion high-speed – networks across Belgium, the Netherlands,
Alstom Wins Norway’s Largest Rail Procurement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to provide up to 200 Coradia Nordic trains to Norske Tog. Alstom wins landmark contract to deliver up to 200 regional trains in Norway © Alstom This is the largest rail procurement contract in Norway’s history and is valued at more than 1.8 billion euros (2.04bn USD). Alstom
Siemens Mobility to Supply 20 Vectron Locomotives to Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20210 This order is the first time Akiem has purchased Vectron locomotives. Akiem has ordered the multisystem (MS) version, which has a maximum output of 6.4MW and a top speed of 200km/h. Each locomotive will be equipped with the required national train control system as well as the European Train Control
UK railway roundup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry. Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage. Office of Rail and Road
Great Northern train tests successfully for first stage of East Coast Digital Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 Photo: Network Rail Govia Thameslink Railway has successfully run one of its Great Northern Moorgate Class 717 trains using the digital in-cab signalling system ETCS level 2 (European Train Control System). This provided important real-world proof of the track-to-train specification required to enable a confident migration to ETCS on the Northern City
Alstom Hands Over Turkey’s First ETCS Levels 1 and 2 Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) has received the first of 26 Alstom locomotives equipped with the European Train Control System (ETCS) levels 1 and 2. Alstom hands over Turkey’s first locomotive equipped with ETCS level 1 & 2 for the Eskişehir-Kütahya-Alayunt-Balıkesir railway line © Alstom This is part of Alstom’s contract with TCDD
Alstom to Supply ETCS Level 2 to Sydney’s Suburban Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20210 Alstom has been awarded two contracts by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) and Sydney Trains to design, deliver and provide long-term service support for European Train Control System Level 2 (ETCS) trackside signalling technology. Alstom to deliver a digital future for Sydney Trains © Alstom This is part of the state’s ‘More
S-Bahn Hamburg Signs Contract for 64 Additional Alstom Commuter Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20210 Alstom and S-Bahn Hamburg have signed a contract for the delivery of an additional 64 Class 490 S-Bahn trains. New S-Bahn trains’ middle cars will feature a multipurpose area with room for bicycles and luggage, in addition to dedicated spaces to accommodate passengers with limited mobility. © Deutsche Bahn /Volker Emersleben Valued at
Siemens Mobility Signs Contract to Deliver Egypt’s First High-Speed, Electrified Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20210 Siemens Mobility has signed a contract to deliver an Egyptian rail system that will feature the country’s first high-speed, electrified main and freight rail line. Siemens Mobility Signs Contract to Deliver Egypt’s First High-Speed, Electrified Rail System © Siemens Mobility This follows on from a memorandum of understanding between Egypt’s National Authority for
Digital Signalling Installed as Part of the Great North Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 The upgrade works began in August 2020 and were completed over the August bank holiday weekend. New signals being installed as part of Trafford Park upgrade © Network Rail The signalling equipment between Flixton Station and Manchester City Centre has been upgraded and improvements have also been made on the Trafford Park Depot
Austrian Federal Railways Orders 21 Further Siemens Desiro ML Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20210 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) has ordered an additional 21 Desiro ML trains from manufacturer Siemens Mobility. Wanting to expand its existing fleet of commuter and regional trains, OEBB has ordered a further 21 Desiro ML trains. These multiple units will comprise four cars with more than 290 seats and 2 wheelchair
Railpool Orders First Siemens Mobility Vectron Multisystem Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20210 European rail vehicle leasing company Railpool has ordered 20 Vectron MS multi-system locomotives from Siemens Mobility. Railpool orders first Siemens Mobility Vectron multisystem locomotives © Siemens Mobility The locomotives are intended for service in eleven countries – Germany, Austria, Poland, Croatia, Czechia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania and Serbia. They will be delivered
Alstom Starts Manufacture of Trains for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20210 Alstom has begun manufacturing regional commuter and transit trains for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut semi-high-speed rail corridor for Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Phase 1. Alstom RRTS trains © Alstom The company won the contract to design, build and deliver 210 regional commuter and transit train cars in May 2020, along with comprehensive maintenance services
DB to Turn the Cologne Rail Hub Digital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20210 The feasibility study will look into the exact digitalisation options that exist. Taking this step will strengthen rail as a mode, which is vital from a climate perspective, said Enak Ferlemann, parliamentary secretary of state in the Ministry of Transport. The study will look at the S-Bahn mainline and the important
Alstom to Equip Luxembourg Railways’ Coradia Trains with ATO System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20210 Luxembourg’s National Railways (CFL) has chosen Alstom to equip its 34 new Coradia regional trains with an automatic train operation (ATO) system. Coradia regional trains for CFL © Alstom The high-capacity double-deck trains, ordered in December 2018, will gradually enter commercial service on Luxembourg’s national network, as well as in Belgium
Alstom to Equip Stuttgart S-Bahn with ETCS and ATO Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Presentation of the BR430 S-Bahn for Stuttgart at InnoTrans 2012 To begin, Alstom will retrofit two BR423 and four BR430 prototype vehicles with ETCS Levels 2 and 3 and ATO GoA2 by the end of 2023. The contract further includes the delivery of the series equipment and the oversight of
Graham Leigh to Present at ERTMS & ETCS Conference 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20210 10am Tuesday 29th June Graham Leigh will be presenting “Implementing level 2: how it was achieved and key learnings from Italy” The 2021 conference will be held online each morning over a four-day period on 28 June – 1 July. Attendees will be able to hear Graham’s presentation at 10.00 on day 2,
Alstom to Equip 50 Vossloh Locomotives with Atlas On-Board Signalling Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20210 The Atlas ETCS Level 2 signalling solution deployed for Vossloh Locomotives is based on the latest Baseline 3 Release 2 standard. For Luxembourg lines, the locomotives will operate under ETCS Level 1 while the Contrôle de vitesse par balises software solution will be deployed on SNCF’s French freight network. For their use in
Consortium Led by Alstom to Supply Tren Maya Railway Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20210 A consortium made up of Bombardier Transportation México (41.9 percent), Alstom Transport Mexico (36.66 percent) Gami Ingeniería e Instalaciones (10 .7 percent) and Construcciones Urales Procesos Industriales (10 .7 percent) will supply Mexico’s large scale intercity railway project Tren Maya. As this project dates from prior to Alstom’s acquisition of the
CAF Signalling Receives ETCS Baseline 3 Certification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 CAF Signalling has received the certification for its AURIGA on-board ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 solution in accordance with the latest TSI 2019/776. CAF’s European Train Control System has been fitted into the EM100 measuring car, manufactured by Plasser & Theurer. A key partner in the project was signalling supplier AZD
Alstom-led Consortium Completes Signalling Upgrade in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20210 An Alstom-led consortium has completed signalling upgrade works in Poland that will allow operations of 200km/h on the E65 railway line. The consortium, comprising Alstom, Thales and Nokia, delivered ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 signalling for the railway line that connects Warsaw and the port of Gdynia in northern Poland. The railway line