European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20260 European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris – Brussels – Berlin night train, with the first successful journey having departed the Gare du Nord in Paris on Thursday 26 March and arrived at Berlin Hauptbahnhof the following morning. The event drew guests from across the rail sector, public institutions, and
Leo Express Awarded Operation Contract for Prague–Munich Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20260 Leo Express has been awarded the tender to operate a new international service between Prague and Munich, which is set to launch in December 2026. The EX36 contract, which was tendered by the Czech Ministry of Transport, will see Leo Express provide services along the international corridor until 2031. Leo Express has
High-tech Switches as the Key to Project Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The increasing traffic on Europe’s rail networks presents railway operators with ever greater challenges: high capacity utilization, limited construction windows, and the need to maintain rail operations as uninterrupted as possible. This is precisely where voestalpine Railway Systems’ turnout logistics comes in. Pre-assembly in the factory instead of assembly on track A
Rail Cargo Group Completes Digital DAC Testing in Sub-Zero Conditions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20260 The Rail Cargo Group has announced the completion of a trial of its new Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) system, which saw the company run a battery of tests within the Alps. The DAC system was put to the test over the course of a four week period, which saw the ÖBB
Brussels–Cologne–Zürich–Milan Night Train to Launch September 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 European Sleeper is set to launch a new overnight rail service linking Brussels, Cologne, Zürich and Milan on 9 September 2026. Ticket sales for the route will open on 17 March 2026, with couchette beds priced from 49.99 EUR. The Milan service will be the company’s third night train route. The train
New Government-Backed Deal to Enable Return of Regular Cross-Channel Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 A new Government-backed deal will see Network Rail and its platform development company, Platform4, take long-term control of the Barking Eurohub site in east London, paving the way for a potential return of regular cross-Channel rail freight. Announced today (Wednesday 25 February), the deal is hoped to support the return of
Voestalpine Railway Systems’ Key Role in EU Rail FA3 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 voestalpine Railway Systems is proud to be a founding member of EU Rail FA3, a major European research and innovation initiative aimed at making rail transport the most sustainable, cost-efficient, and competitive mode of transportation across the continent. The project focuses on creating a single European rail market through advanced
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
Leo Express Unveils New Talgo Trainsets for Czechia and Slovakia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20260 International rail operator Leo Express has unveiled a new visual identity for its long-distance Talgo trainsets, which are scheduled to enter passenger service across the Czech Republic and Slovakia during the first half of 2026. This deployment forms part of the company’s planned expansion of its Central European network. Leo Express Talgo
European Commission Adopts Harmonised Specifications for Rail Data Sharing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20260 The European Commission has adopted a new Implementation Regulation that seeks to establish requirements for the interoperability of data sharing in rail transport. The Regulation establishes a technical specification for interoperability (TSI) relating to the telematics subsystem, TSI Telematics, which supports non-discriminatory and transparent data sharing in the rail sector based
Frauscher Announces Leadership Transition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Mayank Tripathi Assumes Role as Vice President & General Manager Following Michael Thiel’s 15-Year Tenure St. Marienkirchen, 14 January 2026 – Frauscher Sensor Technology announced today that Mayank Tripathi has assumed the position of Vice President & General Manager, effective 1 January 2026. Michael Thiel concluded his remarkable 15-year tenure as Frauscher
The 3rd Generation of ROSPECT by ROBEL Rail Automation Marks a New Era in Track Geometry Measurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 The third generation of ROSPECT by ROBEL represents a significant milestone in the evolution of track geometry measurement and marks the beginning of a new era for modern rail maintenance. Designed to meet the increasing demands for precision, efficiency, and digital connectivity, the latest ROSPECT generation combines innovative hardware with intelligent
Delivering the Digital Railway: Coordinating Routes and Renewals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20260 The introduction of the European Train Control System (ETCS) represents a significant step towards a safer, more efficient and digital railway. But the true challenge lies not in the technology itse. It lies in ensuring that routes, renewals, and rolling stock are ready when they need to be. Rolling out ETCS
ÖBB Rail Cargo Launches New European TransFER Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20260 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has announced the launch of two brand-new TransFER services for wagonloads between Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands, as well as an expansion of its intermodal services with new routes to Romania. The new TransFER Duisburg–Rotterdam and TransFER Salzburg–Offenbach services will expand the operator’s network for wagonloads
Join us at RailTech Europe 2026 in Utrecht Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 Althen Sensors & Controls will be exhibiting at RailTech Exhibition 2026 in Utrecht. Please visit our stand and discover all our fully integrated and solitary railway measurement systems and tools for rail applications designed for accurate and reliable measurements. Date: Wednesday 4 March, and Thursday 5 MarchLocation: Koninklijke Jaarbeurs beurs- en
European Union Pledges €175 Million in Funding for Bar-Golubovci Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 The European Union has announced a 175.6 million EUR financial package for the reconstruction of 39km of the Bar–Golubovci railway line – a critical portion of Rail Route 4 on the extended TEN-T Core Network. Connecting Belgrade to the Port of Bar, the corridor links Montenegro and the Western Balkans with
JUMO diraTRON DR100: Precise control of a wide variety of measured variables Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20250 The universal DIN rail controller JUMO diraTRON DR100 enables precise control of temperature, pressure and other measured variables. This device can be adapted to different process requirements with configurable measurement inputs and control options as a two-point, three-point, modulating, or continuous controller. Multifunctional controller for DIN rail mounting An analog output for controller,
NEXTSENSE’s CALIPRI X Receives Deutsche Bahn Certification for Automated Wheel Profiling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20250 NEXTSENSE, part of Hexagon AB, has gained certification from Deutsche Bahn (DB) for its CALIPRI X automated measurement system: an optical, non-contact wheel profile measurement device designed for drive-through use on railway vehicles. This certification means the system has been qualified by an independent calibration body, which checked accuracy and repeatability
Salicru Introduces its New Railway Catalogue Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20250 Salicru is releasing a comprehensive guide to power electronics solutions designed to ensure safety, continuity and energy efficiency in all types of railway infrastructure. The catalogue is now available for download. With over 60 years of experience and involvement in railway projects around the world, Salicru remains committed to reliability and sustainability
TÜV SÜD Supports the Successful Approval of Talgo’s ICE-L Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20250 The European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) and the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA) have officially approved the Talgo 230 high-speed trains for operation by Germany’s national rail Deutsche Bahn. TÜV SÜD played a key role in the approval process, acting as Notified Body (NoBo), Designated Body (DeBo), and Independent
Introducing Ohmvo: Innovation in Rail Heating Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20250 Ohmvo’s heating solutions, engineered with unique thermally conductive silicone, offer a lighter, more efficient and adaptable alternative to conventional systems. Ohmvo is a Spanish-based manufacturer of advanced heating solutions for the railway sector. Part of the wider OR64 Group, the company specialises in heaters made from a thermal conductive silicone, which
New Plans to Accelerate Development of High-Speed Rail Across the EU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20250 The European Commission has unveiled a new plan that aims to accelerate the development of high-speed rail across the European Union (EU), offering passengers greatly reduced travel times. The plan is set to build on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), and cut the duration of a number rail journeys across the
Portugal: Agreements Signed for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has signed the first concession agreement and initial financing tranche for its planned high-speed rail connection between Lisbon and Porto. A 30-year concession contract has been signed between Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) and Avan Norte – Gestão da Ferrovia de Alta Velocidade, a consortium led by LusoLAV.
EU Doubles Key Rail Fund in Draft Budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20250 The European Commission has proposed a significant increase in funding for rail transport as part of its Draft EU Budget under the Multi-Annual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034. The draft includes a doubling of the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for transport, along with a tenfold increase in the Military Mobility envelope and
Hitachi Rail & DB Cargo Launch First Automated Freight Locomotive in EU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20250 Hitachi Rail, DB Cargo and a number of additional partners have launched Europe’s first automated freight locomotive. The locomotive, a DB Cargo unit, has been equipped with brand-new ATO (Automatic Train Operation) and RTO (Remote Train Operation) technology, marking a major step toward a fully automated freight rail system in Europe. The
DB Prepares ICE 3neo for Expanded Cross-Border Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20250 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced plans to adapt up to 32 ICE 3neo trains for future international operations in France and Poland, as part of a 200 million EUR investment in long-distance cross-border rail transport. This development will allow for direct ICE services to run between Berlin and Warsaw for the
Sweden: Alstom Completes Delivery of ERTMS on Malmbanan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20250 Alstom has completed both the delivery and commission of the ERTMS on the Iron Ore Line (known locally as Malmbanan), a key rail line for Swedish freight transport. The system’s implementation marks the first deployment of the system outside of the country’s ERTMS pilot lines. The Iron Ore Line is Sweden’s northernmost
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives for Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20250 Siemens Mobility has signed an order with Akiem for the provision of 10 Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives. The order, which also includes an option for an additional 40 units, forms part of a framework agreement first signed in August 2021 for the supply of locomotives and associated services. Fabien Rochefort, CEO
Uber Partners with Gemini Trains for New Cross Channel Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 Uber has announced plans to introduce a series of cross-channel rail services through a co-branding partnership with Gemini Trains, which has stated intentions to purchase a set of 10 newly-designed trains. The two companies have stated that the new service would aim to deliver both competitive fares and a high-quality passenger
East Railway Project to Connect Finland to Rail Networks in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 At the Train & Rail conference in Stockholm, Petteri Portaankorva, representing East Railway Ltd, shared insights into the East Railway project set to connect Helsinki with eastern regions in Finland and beyond to Europe. Portaankorva stressed the strategic importance of the East Railway, particularly its role in enhancing mobility, ensuring security
Alstom Confirms Leadership Changes in Europe and AMECA Regions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 Alstom has announced upcoming changes to its senior leadership team, effective from 1 June 2025. The appointments follow internal succession planning and aim to support Alstom’s operational focus across key global markets. The leadership changes come as Alstom continues to focus on performance across its regional markets and integration of its expanded
Trafikverket Presents Vision 2050 Plan for Rail in Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 At the Train & Rail event in Stockholm, Lars Lindgren of Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration, presented Sweden’s long-term vision for its railway sector. Vision 2050 provides an ambitious roadmap, positioning rail as the backbone of both national and European transport networks. Lindgren opened with a historical overview, tracing Sweden’s railway
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
Smartron locomotive offered for Bulgaria and Romania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 EUROPE: Siemens Mobility now offers its Smartron electric locomotives pre-configured for use in Bulgaria and Romania. The Smartron was launched in 2018 as a budget version of Siemens’ Vectron modular locomotive. It is offered in standard specification including the Capri Blue livery, offering freight operators faster delivery times and a lower
Young Rail Tours to explore the world of rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: UK-based networking and educational association Young Rail Professionals has launched Young Rail Tours in partnership with the Young Members sections of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Railway Division, the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers and the Institution of Engineering & Technology Railway Technical Professional Network. YRT is intended to deliver
ERFA Secretary General appointed at an ‘exciting moment’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20190 EUROPE: Conor Feighan became Secretary General of the European Rail Freight Association on August 26, succeeding Acting Secretary General Carole Coune. Feighan has joined ERFA from the FEPORT association which represents terminal operators and private port companies. He has had previous roles at the European Parliament and the European Economic &
Entire DB Cargo Fleet to Go Digital by 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 DB Cargo says it will equip its entire fleet of freight cars with intelligent sensors and telematics by 2020. In total, DB Cargo has a fleet of around 68,000 cars. The company has now reached the half-way milestone: the 34,000th freight car has been equipped with modern telematics and intelligent
Railway engineers turned dog rescuers on West Coast main line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 Bank holiday railway engineers turned dog rescuers after a wayward pooch found her way on to the tracks on the West Coast main line. Asha the dog was spotted by Network Rail workers wandering on Europe’s busiest mixed-use railway line at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, on Bank Holiday Monday. Asha the dog with
No go for TransPennine ‘185s’ as Class 2700s deleted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 By Tony Miles THE Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) tender for ‘second-hand’ trains for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) is unlikely to see the spare 22 Class 185 units moving to Ireland despite some initial support from within IÉ. The tender is being led by the Irish Government’s National
Australian investment group FSI to buy Patriot Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 USA: Australian investment group First State Investments announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of short line group Patriot Rail & Ports from SteelRiver Infrastructure Partners on August 26. Terms were not disclosed. Formed in 2006 and acquired by SteelRiver in 2012, Florida-based Patriot now has 12 lines totalling
Alstom Delivers First Five Léman Express Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 SNCF has received the first five Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains from Alstom. Delivered to the SNCF Technicentre in Annemasse, these trains will operate on the CEVA railway line between France and Switzerland around the south of Lake Geneva. Alstom says it will start delivering five trains a month between
SOB and SBB in Co-operation Agreement | Traverso Presentation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 Schweizerische Südostbahn (SOB) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) will co-operate on two long-distance routes starting in 2020. SOB will use its Stadler Traverso trains for these services. From December 2020 onwards SOB will operate an hourly service across the Gotthard mountain route to Locarno, alternating between Zurich and Basel at the
Vossloh Sells Locomotives Business to CRRC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 German transport technology manufacturer Vossloh says it is selling its locomotives business to CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of CRRC Ltd. Vossloh is currently unable to reveal the purchase price, as various adjustments affecting the balance sheets are still outstanding. However, the anticipated sum lies in the low single-digit
Vossloh to sell Locomotives business to CRRC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20190 GERMANY: On August 26 Vossloh AG announced its intention to sell its Locomotives business unit to Chinese state-owned rolling stock group CRRC. Vossloh Locomotives is based in Kiel, where a new production facility was completed in March 2018. The business specialises in producing small and medium sized diesel and dual-mode locos
World rail infrastructure market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20190 Australia: ARTC has appointed Turner & Townsend and SNC-Lavalin to provide programme management office services for the Inland Rail project. Canada: Thales is to supply SelTrac CBTC signalling for Toronto’s Finch West light rail line and Stage 2 of the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa. Croatia: HŽ Infrastruktura, the Port of Rijeka
World rolling stock market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20190 Australia: The UGL Unipart 70:30 JV has been awarded a five-year extension to its contract to maintain Sydney Trains’ fleet of more than 1 050 vehicles. The contract runs for five years from July 1, replacing a two-year extension announced in January. South Australia has awarded Bombardier a contract to supply
EU to fund Maribor rail enhancements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 SLOVENIA: The EU has allocated €101m from the Cohesion Fund for work to modernise the line between Maribor and Šentilj near the border with Austria on the route to Graz. The project aims to improve safety, increase freight capacity and reduce journey times. Maribor Tezno, Maribor, Pesnica and Šentilj stations will
Flat Cars for Deutsche Bahn Sent for Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant, a subsidiary of United Wagon Group, has sent a number of flat cars it is manufacturing for Deutsche Bahn for testing. The flat cars, model Sggrs80, will transport heavyweight containers. Deutsche Bahn signed a contract with United Wagon Company for 160 units. Chief Procurement Officer at
From the archive: Last of the Giants – SNCF CC72000 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Late August saw the final regular workings of France’s most powerful diesel locomotives. Ben Jones looks back at their varied career. AFTER the devastation of the Second World War, the railways of France recovered quickly during the 1950s. Electrification was a priority, with most of the major routes
SBB and ÖBB to strengthen overnight services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 EUROPE: Citing a significant increase in demand for international passenger services during the first half of 2019, Swiss Federal Railways announced on August 19 that it intended to strengthen its long-term co-operation with Austria’s ÖBB and expand the provision of both daytime and overnight trains. Suggesting that increased awareness of climate
ProRail Increases Capacity for 2020 Timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 The Dutch railway infrastructure manager ProRail has determined its 2020 timetable. This is a major logistical feat, taking into account 7,000km of track, 400 stations and the wishes of 34 freight and passenger train operators. Creating the new timetable, which always comes into force in December in European countries, is a
Filling the intermodal information gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20190 EUROPE: Intermodal freight company Kombiverkehr is piloting Train Monitor, which provides real-time information on the location and punctuality of its services operating within Germany and from Germany to Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Poland. This includes the estimated time when
LED Bulbs – Are They Worth the Investment? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 As we all know, there is no shortage of lightbulbs on and in a locomotive. With multiple applications that require a luminary, whether it be headlights on the outside, cab-lighting within, or even safety switches, the sizes and options seem to be endless. And let’s not forget the technology that
From the archive: Budapest’s secret steam – Hungary’s hidden time capsule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 Out of public view in Budapest’s Istvántelek railway works is an extraordinary collection of historic steam locomotives and rolling stock. Ben Jones was given a rare opportunity to visit the depot for The RM. IMAGINE for a moment Stratford Works, in east London, had not been demolished and redeveloped.
RegioJet to launch Praha – Wien – Budapest service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 EUROPE: Czech open access operator RegioJet has announced plans to launch a long-distance passenger service on the Praha – Wien – Budapest route from June 2020. There would be two trains each way per day, operated as extensions of the Praha – Brno – Wien services which have been running
Industry Insider Week 32 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 32 for 05–09 August 2019: Rolling Stock Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples The City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, has awarded the Spanish company
Slovenian signalling contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20190 SLOVENIA: The Ministry of Infrastructure has awarded a consortium of CAF Signalling and local company ISKRA a contract to design, supply install and commission electronic interlockings and other signalling equipment to replace relay-based systems on the 117 km route between Zidani Most and Sentilj. The project aims to improve safety and increase
Wabtec Delivers 5 PowerHaul Locomotives to Turkey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 Körfez Ulaştırma A.Ş. has received 5 new diesel-electric locomotives from the American company Wabtec Corp. – which recently merged with GE Transportation – to accompany their existing fleet of 5 leased diesel locomotives. Körfez Ulaştırma A.Ş. is a subsidiary of Tüpraş, Turkey’s largest oil refinery operator. The order for the new locomotives was
Planned strikes over higher rail fares Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 The biggest rail workers’ union is planning a series of protests on the day higher rail fares are set to be announced. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will demonstrate outside stations in more than 30 locations including Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Bristol and Manchester. Union activists and
Sofia resignalling contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 BULGARIA: Infrastructure manager NRIC has awarded the ERTMS CA Voluyak DZZD consortium of local company AER and CAF Signalling a contract to modernise signalling and telecoms on the 12 km route from Sofia to Obelya and Voluyak. Announcing the contract win on August 1, CAF Signalling said this was a strategic
UK to leave Interrail and Eurail ticketing schemes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 UK: The Rail Delivery Group will cease to be a member of the Eurail Group of railway companies with effect from January 1 2020, ending the ability of visitors to Great Britain to use the Interrail and Eurail pass schemes. RDG offers its own its range of BritRail passes. It said
CAF Wins 120 Million Euro European Signalling Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 CAF has won signalling contracts worth more than 120 million euros (134.48 million USD) for Spain, Slovenia and Bulgaria. High-speed train in Spain © Kabelleger / David Gubler under licence CAF Signalling Contract Details for Spain The contract covers the supply of the safety installations for the Nudo de La Encina-Xátiva-Valencia section
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Westbahn to operate RegioJet’s Wien – Praha trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 EUROPE: Open access operators Westbahn and RegioJet have signed an agreement under which Westbahn will take over the ‘technical operation’ in Austria of RegioJet’s international trains which link Wien, Brno and Praha. Since their launch in December 2017, these trains have been operated between Wien Hbf and the Czech border station
MÁV domestic coach production gathers pace Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 HUNGARY: Following on from two prototype vehicles produced in 2014-15, a series batch of 20 IC+ hauled coaches for international trains has been completed by national railway holding MÁV. The vehicles have been produced in-house at MÁV’s Szolnok workshop. They have been funded by the company and contain more than 50%
Televic Rail acquires information systems supplier GSP Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 EUROPE: Belgian communications and control technology company Televic Rail has acquired German train, metro and tram passenger information system supplier GSP Sprachtechnologie as part of its international growth strategy. The acquisition ‘gives us greater access to the highly attractive German market and the larger Germany, Austria and Switzerland region’, said Televic
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region Orders Additional Coradia Polyvalent Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 Alstom has welcomed the opportunity to supply 10 additional Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains to the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The order is worth approximately 70 Million (EUR). Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express © Markus Eigenheer under license Suburban Style The new Coradia Polyvalent trains will benefit from seven doors on each side, a large
Ridership surge prompts SNCF to order more TGVs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 FRANCE: SNCF Mobilités announced an order for 12 double-deck TGVs on July 31 as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Branded TGV Océane by the operator, the Avelia Euroduplex trainsets are to be supplied by Alstom for use on routes between Paris and Metz and Nancy in eastern France, and from
Skoda Vagonka Wins Contract for Electric Trains in Latvia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Škoda Vagonka, a part of the Škoda Transportation Group, has won a 240 million (EUR) contract with Latvian State Railways (Pasažieru Vilciens) to supply 32 single-deck electric trains for suburban transport in the country. © Škoda Fulfilling All the Requirements The 35-year contract, which includes servicing and maintenance, best fulfilled the requirements of
Alstom to Supply 5 Additional Trains to Occitanie Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 The French regions of Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée have placed an order for an additional 5 Coradia Polyvalent trains from Alstom. Alstom Coradia Polyvalent train for Régiolis © Alstom The order is worth approximately 30 million euros (27.46 million GBP / 33.45 million USD). The region previously ordered 46 Coradia Polyvalent trains for
Legal row over track safety rule change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 BELGIUM: Infrastructure manager Infrabel said on July 30 that it had been forced to defend itself and changes in its maintenance policy in a case brought before the Brussels Francophone Business Court by freight operator Lineas. Services run by Lineas and other operators had been affected by an unexpected change
Russian Railways Launches Freight Service from Korea to Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 Russian Railways (RZD) and the FESCO Transport Group (FESCO) have launched a freight service route running from the Republic of Korea to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Landbridge line. Danilov, Russia © sovraskin under license The first container was shipped from Busan on the 25 June 2019 and arrived in Wroclaw, Poland, 21 days
Robust cyber-security plans keep trains running on time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: As primary movers of people and goods, railways play a central role in the economic and social life of most countries, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Railways have also become an attractive target for potential cyber attacks, due in large
Port of Barcelona rail motorway terminal agreed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPAIN: An agreement to build and operate a rail motorway terminal in the Port of Barcelona has been signed by the government of Catalunya and SNCF subsidiary VIIA. The terminal will be open to any operator, offering capacity to accommodate eight trains per day carrying unaccompanied lorry trailers to and from
PowerHaul locos delivered to Turkish private operator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 TURKEY: Wabtec and Tülomsaş have delivered five PowerHaul diesel-electric locomotives to Körfez Ulaştırma, the rail transport subsidiary of oil refining company Tüpraş which was the first operator to order new locos after the government began issuing operating licenses to private companies in 2017. Körfez Ulaştırma signed the order with what was
New lines go ahead as FS infrastructure spending approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 ITALY: A €28bn package of funding for FS Group infrastructure spending was formally approved by the government’s Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning on July 24, the state railway group has confirmed. CIPE has also approved updates to the programme contracts between the Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport and the group’s two
Minimum access rights include station platforms, court rules Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 AUSTRIA: The use of station platforms is included within the ‘minimum access package’ which EU Directive 2012/34 requires infrastructure managers to make available to all train operators, the European Court of Justice has ruled. This means that charges for the use of platforms must not exceed the cost that is directly
Register Now for the 3rd ASEAN Rail Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Malaysia: As the fastest-growing region in the global economy, Southeast Asia emerging economies have attracted worldwide attention. It is estimated that by 2020, ASEAN is expected to become the fifth-largest economy in the world. As one of the important countries in ASEAN, China has always maintained close cooperation and exchanges.
FlixTrain raises funding for expansion in France and Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: FlixMobility has completed a Series F funding round co-led by growth equity firms TCV and Permira, with long-time investor HV Holtzbrinck Ventures also participating through a joint investment with the European Investment Bank. In the rail sector, the company plans to use the equity raised to support the growth of
DB buys Westbahn’s Kiss EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 EUROPE: Deutsche Bahn has signed an agreement to acquire Austrian open access operator Westbahn’s fleet of 17 Stadler Kiss double-deck electric multiple-units. Announcing the deal on July 22, the German national railway said Westbahn’s four-car and six-car units had ‘achieved the highest levels of customer satisfaction’; some of the vehicles are
Mendip Rail orders aggregate wagons Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 UK: Touax Rail UK has signed a contract to supply 55 Greenbrier Europe JNA open wagons and 40 HOA hoppers to Mendip Rail for use on aggregates traffic. Announcing the order on July 22, the leasing company said this was its first order for new wagons for the UK market and
Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 29 for 15–19 July 2019: Refurbished interior of the Class 175 with new carpets and upholstery © Transport for Wales Policy Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Report Shows Progress on
World rolling stock market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20190 Belarus: TMH’s Tver works is to supply BC with 14 Type 61-4447.02 platskartny cars, eight Type 61-440.00 sleeping cars and eight Type 61-445.03 sleeping cars with staff compartments. The order is being financed through BelVEBlizing. Europe: Traktionssysteme Austria is supplying traction motors for the 30 three-car M7 metro trains which CAF
World rail infrastructure market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20190 Australia: Laing O’Rourke, Jacobs and Metro Trains Melbourne have signed a A$89m contract to elevate the line at Toorak Road in Melbourne to eliminate a level crossing. e+ Architecture is to plan the refurbishment of Bendigo station in Victoria. Bangladesh: Pandrol is to provide Larsen & Toubro with VIPA DRS rail fastenings
National control centre approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20190 IRELAND: The construction of a €135m National Train Control Centre to manage the entire Iarnród Éireann network was approved by the Irish government on July 17. The new centre is to be delivered by IÉ, with government funding provided through the National Transport Authority as part of Project Ireland 2040. To be
Hungarian Railways Gets Its First Stadler KISS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 Stadler and Hungarian state railway company MÁV ceremoniously celebrated the roll-out of the first new KISS train. The train will now undergo the necessary testing before it can enter commercial service. The date set for this is from February 2020 onwards for both this train and ten additional units. The
PKP Cargo Vectron in cross-border service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 EUROPE: One of PKP Cargo’s Vectron MS electric locomotives has completed a cross-border journey from Poland to Germany and back, the operator announced on July 11. The loco hauled a passenger service from Chojnów in Dolnośląskie voivodship to Horka in the German Land of Sachsen. PKP Cargo has ordered 20 Vectrons
Track Maintenance & Construction: Still in Search of It’s Place in the 4.0 World Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 On the 17th September 2018 the World Economic Forum made the prediction that “Machines will do more tasks than Humans by 2025…”. According to this report, within the next 6 years, 52% of all working hours will be done by robots. As a result, productivity in the affected industries has
Electrification goes live in northern Portugal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 PORTUGAL: Prime Minister António Costa and Housing & Infrastructure Minister Pedro Nuno Santos attended ceremonies on July 16 to mark completion of two electrification schemes on routes north of Porto. Both projects are part of the government’s Ferrovia 2020 investment plan. A 14·2 km section of the Porto – Pocinho Douro
European Commission Says Yes to Latvian Railway Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 The Latvian rail network electrification project has received the go-ahead from the European Commission. The European Commission’s independent technical assistance experts published positive results about both the project and its economic feasibility. In 2017 the Cabinet of Ministers also said it was in favour of the Latvian Railways project. Electrified railway line
Malmbanan resignalling to support ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 SWEDEN: Trafikverket has started work on a three-year project to resignal the Malmbanan heavy haul line between Boden and Riksgränsen with digital interlockings and ETCS at an estimated cost of SKr3bn. According to the infrastructure manager, most of the existing interlockings on the iron ore corridor are more than 50 years
ERTMS Level 2 Becomes Operational on High-Speed Line in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 ERTMS Level 2 in Spain: With Adif and the Spanish Railway Safety Agency completing their extensive testing of Alstom’s Atlas ERTMS Level 2 solution, the train control system has now become operational on the 163km stretch between Valladolid and León on the Madrid-León high-speed line. Talgo 350 high-speed trains for Renfe
Williams reiterates call for UK franchising changes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 UK: Greater accountability and a clear customer focus are the principal requirements for reform of the UK rail sector, according to Keith Williams, the independent chairman of the rail review established by Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling in the wake of the May 2018 timetable change debacle. Ahead of
Study considers how to assess ‘green’ investment in rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 EUROPE: The European Commission has published a study into criteria used to classify railway assets and activities as environmentally sustainable, and to provide insights into potential ‘greenwashing’. This is intended to facilitate the rail sector’s access to ‘green’ bonds, which the Commission believes could be used to finance a significant share
EU to fund Latvian electrification programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 LATVIA: The EU’s Cohesion Fund is to provide €318·5m to support the electrification of the main east–west corridor and the replacement of diesel locomotives. Only around 14% of Latvia’s 1 860 km network is currently electrified, well below the EU average of 55%, with electric traction currently only used for passenger
RegioJet to strengthen overnight trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 EUROPE: RegioJet has bought 18 couchette cars from Deutsche Bahn, which it intends to use to lengthen its night trains on the Praha – Košice route to up to 18 vehicles with a capacity of up to 1 000 passengers per train. The fleet expansion follows a successful bond issue in June
Train test: Overnight sensation? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 Caledonian Sleeper’s new Mk5 stock has rarely been out of the headlines since it was introduced. Ben Jones takes a ride on this new generation of Spanish-built overnight stock to see if it delivers on its promises of a quality hotel experience. Having been in decline for decades, killed off by
DB Regio awarded E-Netz Mainfranken operating contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 GERMANY: Incumbent DB Regio has been awarded the E-Netz Mainfranken passenger train operating contract following a European tender conducted by Bayern railway agency BEG, Rhein-Main transport authority RMV and Baden-Württemberg’s Ministry of Transport. The contract running for six years from December 2021 covers the operation of around 4·35 million train-km/year using
Harsco Rail Partners with Möser Maschinenbau to Launch UK-Based Grinding Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 There’s a new weapon in the UK rail industry’s armour to keep tracks in good condition and provide passengers with a smooth, reliable journey. Railway equipment manufacturer and track maintenance company Harsco Rail has entered into a partnership with railway equipment manufacturer Möser Maschinenbau, which includes the distribution of road/rail grinding
SBB halts court battle with BLS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Swiss Federal Railways has asked the Federal Administrative Court to suspend its appeal lodged in July 2018 against the decision by the Federal Office of Transport to allocate two routes in the national long-distance passenger service concession to BLS. The Bern – Biel and Bern – Burgdorf – Olten routes