Network Rail Announces Emergency Funding to Protect Cambrian Line from Effects of Extreme Weather Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 Network Rail has announced an additional two million GBP (2.38m euros | 2.61m USD) in emergency funding to help protect a section of the Cambrian Line from future extreme weather events. Damage caused to the Cambrian Line by winter storms. © Network Rail This news comes alongside the announcement that the line is
UK: RAIB Publishes Report into Fatal Stonehaven Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the Stonehaven Derailment, in which three people lost their lives. This follows an in-depth investigation into the accident. Carmont accident site © RAIB The six-car passenger train derailed at 9:38am on 12 August 2020 after hitting a landslip roughly 2.25km north-east of Carmont,
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2022 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2022 Is Here! The first issue of 2022 takes a look at recent news in the UK rail industry, from TfL’s ongoing funding problems, to storms Eunice and Franklin wreaking havoc and positive developments such as Crossrail opening in the first half of the year. Aytek
Hitachi Rail Trials Condition Monitoring Tech in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Hitachi Rail and its subsidiary Perpetuum have won a contract with Network Rail to develop a digital rail product that first monitors and then predicts sections of track that (will) affect ride quality and require maintenance. This monitoring equipment is being installed on trains running in Scotland, including those on the
RAIB Publishes Interim Report on Salisbury Tunnel Junction Collision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20220 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its interim report into the collision between a GWR train and an SWR train at Salisbury Tunnel Junction that occurred on 31 October 2021. Weather Conditions On the day of the collision, there were strong winds and heavy rain in the Salisbury area. ~
How On-Board Internet Access Can Encourage Passengers to Use Public Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Nomad Digital: How On-Board Internet Access Can Encourage Passengers to Use Public Transport It is fair to say that the internet plays a huge role in our lives. It keeps you company, offering you many options to kill time during moments of boredom. It provides you with all the information you
New station proposed for National Arboretum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 IT has been revealed that a new station is being proposed at Alrewas between Lichfield Trent Valley high level and Wichnor Junction, on the line linking Tamworth and Burton-on-Trent. The original station serving the village of Alrewas was closed in 1965, although the line remained open. A new Alrewas station would
VR FleetCare: Highlights of the Year 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 CEO Kimmo Soini Writes in a Blog about the Most Significant Events of 2021 Kimmo Soini, CEO, VR FleetCare © VR FleetCare We have come a long way as an almost 160-year-old Finnish rolling stock maintenance company. For a few years now, we have been operating as our own company and have reached
IMA Dresden will be at JEC Forum DACH Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20210 On November 23rd and 24th, everything will revolve around composites for us! The JEC Group starts the JEC Forum DACH in partnership with the AVK. The first edition will take place in Frankfurt and we look forward to welcoming you at booth E6. The conference program is peppered with many interesting lectures and
Innovation and Maintenance Will Take Centre Stage at SIFER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 AI, Competitiveness, Innovation and Maintenance 4.0 Will Take Centre Stage at SIFER On this 12th edition of SIFER, France’s only B2B exhibition dedicated to the rail sector, 308 exhibitors have signed up to take part and showcase their latest innovations and expertise. 15% of them are international exhibiting companies. SIFER will
To Build or Not to Build? The Uncertain Future of HS2’s Eastern Leg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20210 In the summer of 2019, as he stood poised to take the leadership of the Conservative party and enter Downing Street at last, Boris Johnson commissioned a review of HS2. The following November, just three weeks out from a general election, transport secretary Grant Shapps pointedly declined to rule out scrapping
Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 RedCabin’s second annual Railway Interior Innovation Summit will take place from 9- 10 November 2021 – hosted by Irish Rail.In-person summit features keynote speeches, product launches, panel discussions and interactive working groups from Deutsche Bahn, Alstom, ÖBB, Mormedi, PriestmanGoode, VBK, ELeather, Vivarail,
Book of the Week: Mallard – The Story of Britain’s Most Magnificent Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20210 On July 3, 1938, LNER A4 streamlined Pacific No. 4468 Mallard reached 126mph, setting a world steam speed record that has never been broken. It was the zenith of not only a great decade in which glamorous express trains competed to see which could travel from London to Scotland in
Network Rail announces £25m investment for critical Wales and Borders transport link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20210 Photo: Network Rail Details have been revealed of a multi-million-pound plan to rescue a railway line increasingly ravaged by climate change and extreme weather. The Newport-Gloucester line connects South Wales with the West Country, Midlands and north of England, providing a vital link for passengers. Running alongside the Severn Estuary – exposed to rain, wind and sea – more frequent extreme weather has seen
SIFER – 12th International Exhibition of Railway Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20210 Innovations, Opening Ceremony, Market Vision: The Conference Programme Is Picking up Steam The 12th edition of SIFER, France’s only B2B international railway exhibition, will be taking place from 26 to 28 October 2021 at Lille Grand Palais. Over the years, SIFER has become an unmissable appointment for players in the railway
Date for Isle of Wight reopening announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 Rail industry goes green to mark car free day WEDNESDAY BRIEFING Date for Isle of Wight reopening announced South Western Railway has announced that the upgraded Island Line is set to reopen on 1 November, subject to a final round of safety tests being completed. The line will use modernised former
Rail industry goes green to mark car free day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20210 WEDNESDAY BRIEFING Rail industry goes green to mark car free day The rail industry is launching a new campaign – We mean green – to mark World Car Free Day. The aim is to encourage more people and businesses to choose greener trains rather than congested roads. In a report published earlier
Celebrating the European Year of Rail – The Connecting Europe Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20210 TRAKO is currently taking place in Gdansk, Poland and one of the VIP guests today is the Connecting Europe Express. In 2020 the European Commission proposed that 2021 be designated the European Year of Rail, which the European Parliament and Council approved in December. The EU wishes to promote the use of
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2021 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20210 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 3 2021 Is Here! Welcome to issue 4 of the Railway-News magazine. In this issue we’re featuring TRAKO, which takes place in Gdansk, Poland every two years. One special event that will take place at this year’s TRAKO is that the Connecting Europe Express, one of the
Metrolink tram drivers to strike after ‘pitiful’ pay offer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20210 Metrolink tram drivers to strike after 'pitiful' pay offer Tram drivers in Manchester are set to strike on 25 and 26 September, after 97 per cent voted in favour of walkouts in protest at what their union Unite has described as a 'pitiful' pay offer. The strikes will coincide with two
Cloud Convergence – What Directors Need to Know Part 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20210 Partnership in Control In Part One I looked at the need for TOCs to outsource IT and OT services carefully and to recognise it takes two to provide service. This following article places the onus on both the client and the supplier to agree IT and operational security best practice, to
Railtex/Infrarail 2021 Brings Industry Back on Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 A first analysis of the exhibitor feedback shows that participating companies were extremely satisfied with the outcome of Railtex/Infrarail 2021. A vast majority of exhibitors were able to reach their target groups and praised the high quality of trade visitors. Many exhibitors have also reported that they were able to
Railtex/Infrarail 2021 Opens Tomorrow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 Visitor Information Seminar Theatre & Conference Programme The full programme is now available on the official show website. Sessions will be covering technical presentations from exhibitors and will explore some of the key challenges and opportunities within the industry. Political leaders and major project leads from the entire supply chain will present
RMT claims solid support for weekend strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 RMT claims solid support for weekend strikes The RMT said its members were standing 'rock solid' over Sunday walkouts on ScotRail and East Midlands Railway. ScotRail conductors have been striking on Sundays since March in a dispute over enhanced pay for restday working, while East Midlands Railway senior conductors and train
West Somerset Railway announce plans for Winterlights services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 Severn Valley Railway offer a similar service at Christmas. West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for a brand new Christmas event for 2021. ‘Winterlights’ will run in the evenings during the festive period. The new series will see 14 evening trains run with the steam locomotive and carriages lit up
It’s Exhibition Season! Here’s Where You’ll Find Us Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20210 If you’re in the vehicle game, you’ve got a packed diary ahead of you this September. Exhibition season is here – and just like you and your teams, we’ll be doing the rounds at some of the biggest and best events in the fleet, workshop, and technology sectors. So if you’re heading
Events are back! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20210 WOF EXPO – Innovative Supply Chain Exhibition in the Central Eastern Europe < p class="p2">6–8 October 2021 | Incheba Expo | Bratislava – Slovakia This October will see the first international B2B exhibition in the heart of Europe, Bratislava – Slovakia, the World of Freight (WOF) Expo 2021. An ideal place for a
NY’s Coney Island Yard Complex Fortifications Enter New Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20210 The Coney Island Yard Complex, one of the largest rapid transit yards in North America, is entering a new phase of fortifications against severe weather events. Following serious damage to the yard in 2012, caused by Superstorm Sandy, when more than 27 million gallons of saltwater and debris from Coney Island
Zonegreen Showcases Safety Upgrades at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20210 Zonegreen Showcases Safety Upgrades at Railtex Rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, will be exhibiting their market leading depot protection system at Railtex/Infrarail next month, to highlight its most recent developments. The Sheffield-based firm will be at Birmingham’s NEC from September 7-9 to demonstrate its Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) in person for the
First Trains Run on Proposed Northumberland Line Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20210 Special rail services have run between Newcastle and Morpeth in advance of the reintroduction of passenger trains on the Northumberland Line. Northumberland County Council and train operating company Northern hosted the events at which trains travelled on a section of the line. Five or six new stations have been proposed along
Achieving World-Class Signalling Power Supplies: Safety, Efficiency and Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 Achieving World-Class Signalling Power Supplies: Safety, Efficiency and Performance The objective of an Asset Management System is to provide a systemic approach to maximising the value created from an asset – but when we discuss the principles of effective Asset Management (AM), what elements spring to mind? ISO 55001 provides a comprehensive
Warley National Model Railway Exhibition cancelled due to pandemic risk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20210 Warley Model Railway Club has announced that the Warley National Model Railway Exhibition 2021 at the NEC has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Despite the lifting of restrictions, the ongoing perception of risk means there are too many uncertainties to deliver the event in 2021. Also see The exhibition team’s decision
Preparations Well Underway for Railtex/Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20210 Preparations well underway for Railtex/Infrarail – the meeting place for the rail industry in 2021 From 7 – 9 September 2021, Railtex/Infrarail will gather the whole railway industry together in Birmingham. It will be the first time the exhibitions have taken place since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the
Content Changes Are Now Synchronised through OBIS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 What Is OBIS? On-Board Information Services, better known as OBIS is a service deployed by passenger operating companies and are commonly found on rail and bus services. Key information can be provided to the passenger, such as: Real-Time passenger journey Operational information Multi-media infotainment and advertising Typical Examples Synchronous visual and audio communication to passengers, better
DB Takes Stock: “Destruction of Historic Proportions” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20210 Following the disastrous flooding in Germany, the state rail operator Deutsche Bahn has taken stock, saying the destruction was of ‘historic proportions’. The severe weather events caused widespread, severe flooding in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland Palatinate last week. Around 50 bridges, 40 signal boxes, 180 level crossings,
Anger as inquest jury rules that Croydon tram crash victims died accidentally Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 Photo: Rail Accident Investigation Branch The families of Croydon tram crash victims have demanded a new inquest into their deaths after a jury concluded they died as a result of an accident and were not unlawfully killed. Seven passengers died and a further 51 were injured when the tram derailed in
Digital Technologies Move the Rail Industry Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 The global railway industry is experiencing incredible growth. Statista estimates that the European railway market will grow from 16 billion USD (13 billion euros | 11.4 billion GBP) in 2020 to nearly 29 billion USD (24 billion euros | 20.6 billion GBP) by 2025 — an annual growth rate of 12%.
West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20210 The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The events will be the first enthusiast galas held at the West Somerset Railway in almost two years since the winter steam event in December 2019. Also see The first gala will
Exhibition commemorating 50th anniversary of Horncastle line closure to open Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 The Horncastle History and Heritage Society will open their exhibition which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the closure of the railway to Horncastle in July. Following the success of the exhibition, held virtually because of COVID-19, the real exhibition will set to open from July 29 to September 4, 2021. Also
Railtex & Infrarail: Joining Forces to Shape the Future of UK Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 A Need For Face-to-Face Interactions And Genuine Networking Opportunities Whilst the impact of COVID-19 has been strongly felt across the entire railway supply chain, with a loss of revenue and decrease of productivity, the rail sector is still thriving. Significant improvements to the network are still being made and more than
SINTRONES VBOX Series Ensures Reliable Communications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20210 SINTRONES Robust On-Board Computers Ensures Reliable Communication for Rail Operators SINTRONES’ VBOX Series Of Rugged Computing Platforms Provides An All-in-one Communications Back-up Solution For Rail Operators Taiwan-based SINTRONES is an ISO 9001 and IRIS ISO/TS22163 certified producer of in-vehicle computing systems. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to continually enhancing its quality management
Zonegreen Marks End of Epic Crown Point Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20210 Rail safety specialists, Zonegreen, have successfully concluded a two-year installation of their flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at the Crown Point maintenance facility in Norwich. Zonegreen returned to the depot last month to equip a final two roads with its innovative safety system, taking the total number of protected roads
Euston Station First in UK to Make Announcements in British Sign Language Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 Euston Station in London has become the first in the country to provide passenger information in British Sign Language (BSL). From Wednesday, 2 June, passengers can use ten touchscreens situated around the station to get up-to-date travel information in BSL. This number will be doubled to 20 by the end of
Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20210 The Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2021 Is Here! The second issue of the Railway-News e-magazine of 2021 celebrates the return of real world events by taking a look at what’s in store at RailLive this year. Consequently, this issue has a UK bent, with an in-depth feature on the government’s proposals
Connecting Europe Express to Visit 26 Countries as Part of the European Year of Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20210 The project involves the European Commission, rail operators, infrastructure managers and numerous other partners at EU and local level. Events at each stop will illustrate rail’s key role and the challenges it needs to overcome to attract more passengers and freight. Five conferences have so far been confirmed ‒ in Lisbon,
GEOWEB® System Provides Ballast Stabilisation for Werrington Dive Under Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20210 GEOWEB® Ballast Stabilisation System Creates High-Stiffness Foundation Under Track High-speed passenger trains in shared corridors introduce new challenges in managing the existing capacity of railroad systems. When slower-moving freight trains need to cross these high-speed lanes, it can result in inconvenient and costly delays. Such was the case at Werrington Junction,
World Passenger Festival Will Be Live in October! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20210 World Passenger Festival is back to its live edition this October, reuniting the global public transport operators to discuss the transformative era of mobility. Taking place on 5th-6th of October, at The Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, the World Passenger Festival brings together over 100 speakers for two packed conference days. Transport
Severn Valley Railway Class 50 Alliance wins HRA award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20210 Class 50 Alliance team. Photo: Ted Dunster Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) Class 50 Alliance have won the first ever diesel preservation award in the Heritage Railway Association’s 2021 scheme. Over three decades, the Class 50 Alliance has acquired five Class 50 diesel electric locos with a sixth on long-term loan. The
3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film 1004 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20210 Vandalism also happens by the use of a sharp instrument or etching with acid © INPS GROUP 3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film 1004 Consists Of 4 Layers Each with a Hard Coat to Resist Any Damage Occurring to the Window When the film is marked, based on the maintenance schedule for a train
Railways Re-opening: Steam Railways you need to visit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20210 With restrictions easing and businesses opening, it’s the perfect time to start planning you’re next trip to one of the many steam railways in the UK. Whether you’re after a leisurely ride on a steam train or looking for a bit of culture at a museum, these rail companies
Frequentis AG: Optimising Railway Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 How can railway operators streamline operations to benefit passengers and increase cost effectiveness? Richard Ellis-Edwards, Frequentis Public Transport New Business Development Manager, explains… Disruptions to normal rail service are inevitable for all heavy and light rail operators, no matter how efficient their overall performance. Signalling issues, power failures, or even the
3D Soil Confinement System Delivers on Tough Performance Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20210 3D Soil Confinement System Delivers on Tough Ballast & Yard Performance Challenges Presto Geosystems’ GEOWEB® 3D geocells technology has supported the rail industry for 40 years, for both new construction and repairs, even with challenging soft subgrades. The GEOWEB 3D system keeps infill confined and stable in the highest impact track
The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20210 The Key to Maintenance Depot Safety The risks that rail maintenance staff face during their day-to-day work are undeniable; high-speed vehicles, high-voltage electricity and powerful machinery combine to make modern depots potentially deadly places to work. This is further compounded by the growing number of vehicles on the network, putting increasing pressure
Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s weekend to return this summer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced the return of its Step Back to the 1940s weekend this summer. The event, taking place on June 26/27 and July 3/4, will bring the 16-mile railway line into life with a wide a variety of interactive displays, including live events and a team
Milestone for TSL-ESCHA with One Million Hand Rail Buttons Sold Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 The inscriptions and pictographs are protected by a scratch-resistant, transparent plastic cover. This ensures consistently good visibility of the pictograph and prevents fading. By selecting a high-quality plastic for the coloured housings, the minimum contrast value required from the EN 16584-1:2017 standard is also met permanently. The variety of pictographs and
Garden Railway show set for bumper start Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20210 THIS year’s National Garden Railway Show looks set to be a bumper event for visitors and traders keen to get out and about to one of the first such events post-lockdown. The event at the Peterborough Arena, East of England Showground, is set for Saturday, June 26 and organisers say
Pioneers of steam power celebrated in ‘Before Rocket’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20210 When most people think about the birth of the steam locomotive, they think of Robert Stephenson’s famous Rocket – but that engine followed more than 20 years of development during the late Georgian era. Author and historian Anthony Dawson has written a new book, aptly titled Before Rocket – The
Network Rail Publishes Railway Resilience Report following Stonehaven Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20210 Network Rail has published two reports examining how the railway can cope better with extreme weather events. Following the derailment at Stonehaven in August last year, which caused the tragic loss of three lives, Network Rail commissioned two taskforces to look into the impact of extreme weather on the railways. Transport
#CiscoLive: Join the Conversation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20210 Why Attend? Experts The best speakers, the most relevant sessions, and the most engaging content from in-region and around the globe. Choice Build your personalized agenda with topics from a broad range of global sessions delivered live and Anytime. Impact Global announcements that will inspire you to imagine new possibilities and turn up the innovation. Access Training and
Using Electrification and Technology to Support Rail Decarbonisation Vision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20210 Working together to Target Zero: How Can Rail Innovators Contribute to Carbon Reduction? Considering the recent events across the world, it is becoming plainly obvious that climate change is upon us and it is affecting everyone’s daily lives. Global warming and poor air quality are having a devastating effect across the
More trains are set to be driven by women Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20210 A TRAINEE driver on Avanti West Coast trainee driver is hoping her positive experience in the railway industry will encourage other women to pursue a similar career. Chloe McKinlay, 25, joined the Avanti West Coast Driver Training scheme in August 2020, and when qualified will join her dad Kevin to become
BLS Puts Measures in Place Following ‘Unusual Braking Behaviour’ of Its MUTZ Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20210 Private Swiss train operator BLS says it is putting in place immediate measures after the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) discovered unusual braking behaviour in the MUTZ trains. After receiving this information, BLS implemented several measures to ensure the trains can operate safely. It is working with the vehicle manufacturer,
Investigation launched into death of railway worker hit by train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20210 Measures to “protect staff” were planned for an inspection carried out by a railway worker who was struck and killed by a train, investigators have said. Tyler Byrne, 30, from Aldershot, Hampshire, was working on the tracks in south-west London on February 9 when he was hit by a South Western
Railway Benefit Fund announces ‘Railway Family Week’ fundraiser Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20210 The Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is staging a week-long fundraising event designed to bring together the Railway Family in support of colleagues in need. Railway Family Week, from April 26 to May 2, will feature a range of fundraising events to support rail workers across the UK. Related articles The 1858
Proactive Monitoring Technology to Reduce Reactive Maintenance Costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20210 Maintenance is a necessary process to ensure our rail network runs safely and efficiently. Ideally, it would only be carried out non-invasively in Rules-of-the-Route or other available slots. However, with the strategic drive to a 24/7 railway and ever-increasing demands on rail operators to keep trains running, unforeseen service affecting failures
Case Study: Diamond Crossing Replacement with TrackTex® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20210 Geofabrics Case Study: Diamond Crossing Replacement with TrackTex® – Detroit Lakes MN Project Information: Location – Detroit Lakes MN Owner – Canadian Pacific Engineer – Thomas Larsen Contractor – CP & BNSF Technical Description – Product: TrackTex (82ft x 12.7ft) & Geogrid In Detroit Lakes, MN, a frequently trafficked diamond crossing operated by Canadian Pacific and BNSF
Helicopter footage reveals Storm Christoph impact on railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20210 Photos: Network Rail Network Rail helicopter footage shows the impact that flood waters caused by Storm Christoph have had across the North West’s railway network. Thankfully, initial signs show that railway lines left submerged in over the past week in Cheshire, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cumbria have little or no lasting damage
Railway Division Virtual Annual Luncheon 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 22, 20210 Railway Division Virtual Annual Luncheon 2021: Celebrate and network with senior railway industry colleagues this March Attracting 1,246 participants in 2020, the “…industry event that provides a great platform to network amongst rail leaders” is back. Wherever in the world you are, home-alone or socially distanced in your boardroom – join us
Young Engineers and Apprentices Railway Seminar 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 22, 20210 IMechE Young Engineers and Apprentices Railway Seminar Confirmed for 2021 Each year, the Young Engineers and Apprentices Railway Seminar (YEARS) provides those new to the rail industry with valuable insights into the current developments of the industry. YEARS also provides an opportunity to network with peers from across the industry and
RailTech Europe 2021: Registrations Are Open! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20210 RailTech Europe 2021: Registrations Are Open and First Speakers Revealed ProMedia Group opened registration for RailTech Europe 2021 and launched the new website. The first speakers are also public, including Elisabeth Werner, Director Land Transport of DG Move, and ERTMS coordinator Matthias Ruete of the European Commission. The digital edition of
Review Trade Fair ITIE/China 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20210 FreiLacke railway coatings on ITIE – The leading trade fair for transport technology in China FreiLacke participated in the 2020 International Transportation Industry Expo, ITIE exhibition with 122 exhibitors occupying 30000sq. meters, held in Hangzhou International Expo Center from December 4th to 6th, 2020. ITIE with the support of Zhejiang Provincial
GWSR faces survival challenge after 77% fall in passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20210 GWR Pannier Tank No. 9466 double heads with 7903 Foremarke Hall on a test run on the GWSR to Cheltenham Racecourse. A heritage railway has warned it must raise cash to survive after suffering a 77% drop in passenger numbers in 2020. The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) carried fewer than
Grade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20210 The National Railway Museum’s Station Hall is set to receive a £500,000 refurbishment, thanks to the Friends of the National Railway Museum. The charity organisation which supports the work of the museum, has raised £300,000 from members to develop and refresh Station Hall’s permanent exhibition, which is housed inside the
Monday essay: Thomas is a distraction the railway can’t afford Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20200 You may have seen reports that Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge are touring the country in the Royal Train to thank community workers and frontline staff for their efforts during the pandemic. Sim Harris suggests one small aspect of this tour is rather out of date. THE
Defective track caused Sheffield freight derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20200 THE Rail Accident Investigation Branch has reported that the derailment of a train of cement wagons at Sheffield which disrupted services for almost a week was caused by defective track fastenings which allowed the gauge to spread. The accident happened at about 02.45 on 11 November, when 16 of the 34
Infrastructure Slope Protection Prevents Earthwork Failure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20200 Due to wet weather, the construction schedule was delayed until the winter months. This delay drastically shortened the allotted construction schedule because the project had to be completed before the start of the spring run-off in March. Originally, the project design called for a combination of reno mattresses on the bottom
Transportation Refresh: Finding the Way Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20200 By Kyle Connor We take a look at how the pandemic has interrupted the status quo for transportation around the world, while we assess the implications for the future of mobility. Co-authored with Andy Manuel A few weeks ago, scrolling through LinkedIn, I saw a cartoon graphic asking: “What digitized your organization?” The options
Our Black Friday magazine subscription sale is now on! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20200 Black Friday is here and we’ve been busy driving down the prices on some of our favourite products for a limited time only. Treat a loved one, treat a friend or to hell with it, treat yourself! Fancy bagging a Black Friday bargain? We’ve taken £5 off subscriptions to some of
BREAKING: Railtex 2021 Postponed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20200 2021 was to be the first time Railtex and Infrarail were to be hosted jointly. The event, due to take place 11–13 May. Following the postponement of Infrarail, Railtex has now been postponed as well because of ongoing coronavirus concerns, like so many other rail industry events have been. NEW DATE:
Phase 2 of Dawlish Sea Wall Repair Begins with Wavewalker Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20200 Work on the second section of the new sea wall at Dawlish has begun using the ‘Wavewalker’. The railway line, which runs right along the sea front between the Teign and Exe estuaries, is the only railway link into the southwest beyond Exeter, calling at Newton Abbot, Plymouth and Penzance in
Victoria station marks 100 years since Unknown Warrior burial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20200 A pop-up exhibition has opened in London Victoria station to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the journey and burial of the Unknown Warrior. A series of panels created with the National Army Museum in Chelsea explains to passengers the story of the Unknown Warrior, a century after his body was
PALFINGER’s World Tour Is a Proven Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20200 Experience solutions at first hand, take part in discussions, ask questions, give ratings – all this and much more was possible on PALFINGER’s World Tour. Nearly 6,000 people participated. The three-day online event has opened a new world of collaboration between PALFINGER and its stakeholders. With almost 6,000 livestream visitors and
Railway-News Magazine Issue 4 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20200 Our latest magazine is here! We are publishing this digital magazine having only recently heard the news that there will be no InnoTrans in April 2021. Instead, InnoTrans will take place again in September 2022. The InnoTrans organisers explained their decision saying there was not enough planning security to go ahead
Severn Valley Railway to close as second national lockdown begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20200 Following the government announcement of a second national COVID-19 lockdown, the Severn Valley Railway will close from November 5. The Railway’s pubs, cafes and shops will also shut. All customers who have tickets for this period will be offered the chance to rebook during December. The railway has confirmed that tickets
Heritage lines hit by second national lockdown Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20200 GWR 2-8-0 No. 2857 and Pannier 0-6-0 No. 7714 at Kidderminster on July 31, during trial runs by the Severn Valley Railway prior to public reopening the next day. The tests were to ensure social distancing measures were working correctly. CHRIS MILNER The announcement of a second national coronavirus lockdown by
Festive trains will operate at North Norfolk Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20200 The North Norfolk Railway has invested in special measures to ensure the highly popular Santa Specials and the Norfolk Lights Express trains can continue to operate this Christmas. The Santa Specials will operate from every weekend from November 28 until December 18, then daily up to and including Christmas Eve. There
Breaking: InnoTrans 2021 Postponed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20200 Following the postponement of InnoTrans 2020 from September this year to April 2021, the event organisers have now made the decision, in light of the fact that the coronavirus crisis appears to be worsening again, to not hold the 2021 event and hold the show again at its regular time
Webinar: nVent ERICO Railway Surge Protection Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20200 Webinar: Register for ‘nVent ERICO Railway Surge Protection Solutions’ Not all surge protection devices are created equal; a sub-par device will incur its own costs and could leave critical assets exposed to costly damage during extreme surge events. nVent ERICO brings a balanced approach to surge protection that protects in both
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Dinmore and more and more! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20200 The locomotives owned by Dinmore Manor Locomotive Ltd have earned themselves a reputation for reliability and good performance during their various spells in traffic. Yet their owning group retains a relatively low profile, conducting impressive feats largely ‘under the radar’. Gary Boyd-Hope went to meet them. ON June 7 last year
Start of the PALFINGER World Tour Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20200 Challenge Accepted – PALFINGER invites customers and partners to a digital event. This three-day event will see experts discuss challenges live and interactively at PALFINGER World and present current and future solutions. With this new format, PALFINGER starts another chapter in the way it works together with its customers and business
Network Rail to work with charities to reduce homelessness Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20200 A NEW initiative to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping for good has been launched by Network Rail, British Transport Police and the Department for Transport. Network Rail is to work with five charity partners as part of the initiative, entitled Routes out of Homelessness, and there will be various events
EC Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Updated Rail Passenger Rights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20200 The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on updated rights for rail passengers. This agreement would give passengers more protections in the event of disruptions. It would also clarify enforcement and complaints-handling rules. The agreement would provide improved access to information and do much to improve the rights
Global Railcar Mover Group Expands the Definition of Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20200 In a time when safety extends far beyond automatic shutoffs and signal lights, to the lives and livelihoods of so many, the Global Railcar Mover Group is proud to meet these new challenges. This year has brought forth adversity in the form of a global pandemic, the likes of which the
Rail industry experts call for green investment post-pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20200 A new report from leading rail industry professionals calls for the government to put rail at the heart of a green post-pandemic economic recovery. The Building Back Better report, written by industry experts from the High Speed Rail Group and the Rail Delivery Group, calls for major investment into high speed
RAIB update on train derailment and fire at Llangennech Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20200 Photo: Network Rail The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released more details into its investigation into the derailment and fire involving a tanker train at Llangennech last month. Network Rail revealed last week that the works at Llangennech are expected to continue throughout December ahead of a reopening in early
Colour scheme for new £362m Tyne and Wear Metro fleet revealed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20200 Photo: Nexus Nexus has revealed the colourful design for Tyne and Wear Metro’s new £362 million train fleet. The public body, which owns and manages the Tyne and Wear Metro, has chosen a modern and eye-catching yellow paint job with black and pale grey along the train sides, following input from
InnoTrans 2000: 20 Years On Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20200 InnoTrans 2000 took place 12–15 September. It experienced a doubling of exhibitor numbers, reaching 827 from 25 countries. The fair attracted 23,737 visitors over the four days. The year 2000 was the first that the InnoTrans Convention took place, giving the event a clearly structured expert framework programme. This was therefore
InnoTrans 2020: The Convention Goes Digital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20200 Although InnoTrans 2020 has been postponed to April 2021, aspects of the event can still go ahead. Parts of the InnoTrans Convention will take place digitally. The German Transport Forum (Deutsches Verkehrsforum DVF) events will take place on their original dates. It is organising two specialist forums as video talks. These
Stonehaven report: Climate change impact on railways ‘accelerating’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20200 Photo: Network Rail A report into the Stonehaven derailment has found that the impact of severe weather events due to climate change is “accelerating faster than our assumptions”. An interim report by Network Rail admits that the rail industry must improve its response to extreme weather – following the fatal derailment