Additional CAF Units Ordered for Bonn and Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 CAF is to supply more light rail vehicles (LRVs) and trams to the cities of Bonn and Budapest respectively after the cities’ transport operators both took up options for additional units. The new orders have a combined value of over 75 million EUR (78.59m USD). CAF’s light rail vehicles will operate in
Calgary Receives Mock-Up of New Green Line LRV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The City of Calgary has unveiled a mock-up of the new low-floor light rail vehicle (LRV) that will operate on its Green Line. The model was built by CAF, who has been contracted to supply a fleet of 28 Urbos 100 LRVs to operate on Calgary’s Green Line in Alberta, Canada. It
Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement. This was signed by Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia and Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ during a visit to France by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart
Ireland to Purchase 90 Battery-Electric Train Carriages from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has secured approval for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) to order 90 new battery-electric train carriages from Alstom in the next few weeks. These units will be delivered in 2026 to improve Ireland’s rail transport capacity. This is part of a ten-year agreement with Alstom to replace
Vivarail may appoint administrators as cash dries up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 A pioneering company which led the way in converting redundant trains to new forms of traction is preparing to appoint administrators. Vivarail, which was founded by Adrian Shooter in 2013, acquired a large fleet of former District Line cars from Transport for London with the intention of re-using their aluminium
GB Railfreight Invests £4.7 Million in New Maintenance Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has invested 4.7 million GBP in a new maintenance depot in Peterborough alongside the UK’s East Coast Main Line. The depot is being built by Cairn Cross Engineering and will create around 60 jobs during construction and 20 permanent jobs once the facility becomes operational in summer 2023. A
First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 This weekend, the first of 93 new MTR trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong Line. The new fleet will gradually be put into service as the vehicles arrive in Hong Kong, replacing the first generation of MTR’s urban line trains, which have been operating across the city
VR FleetCare Supplied City Transport Ltd with a Tunnel Cleaning Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point for the procurement of the new tunnel cleaning wagon; it is environmentally friendly as it is built on top of a recycled frame
VIA Rail to Modernise Maintenance Centres in Toronto and Montréal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 VIA Rail Canada has awarded two contracts for the the modernisation of its maintenance centres in Toronto and Montréal as part of its Corridor Fleet Replacement Program. These upgrades will allow the facilities to become the primary maintenance sites for VIA Rail’s 32 new trains, which were manufactured by Siemens Mobility. A
Dynamic Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast’s Fleet of Hitachi Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20220 Avanti West Coast has announced that the first of its Hitachi Class 805 bi-mode trains has begun dynamic testing at Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre (RIDC). Following the completion of static tests, this dynamic testing marks a major milestone in the operator’s 350 million GBP project. Unit number 805001, still
Alstom and Siemens to Develop Concepts for New DB ICE Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commissioned Alstom Transport Germany and Siemens Mobility to each develop a vehicle concept for the new high-speed ICE trains (HGV 3.0). The two companies will work with DB, who will contribute its experience with operating one of the world’s largest high-speed fleets. Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reached the
Czech Republic: Škoda to Overhaul 6 Liberec T3 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Three trams from the Liberec fleet are now undergoing a major overhaul at the Škoda production site in Martinov, Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part of a tender for the repair of six T3 units. The work will include repairs to the cabinets and electrical parts of the vehicles, as
Serco Caledonian Sleeper Service Implements CAF’s LeadMind Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 CAF has announced that its LeadMind platform is improving services on the Serco Caledonian Mk5 Sleeper fleet by providing real-time remote monitoring and condition-based maintenance alerts. The Serco Caledonian Sleeper (SCS) is an overnight sleeper train that operates between London and Scotland. LeadMind implementation on the SCS Mk5 Sleeper fleet has provided
Hydrogen Trains Instead of Diesel: Financing by KfW IPEX-Bank Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Hydrogen Trains Instead of Diesel: Financing by KfW IPEX-Bank and Leasing Solution by DAL for the Heidekrautbahn Railway Line near Berlin With the support of KfW IPEX-Bank and DAL, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) is taking the next step towards an emission-free fleet – operation of the Heidekrautbahn network with 100% regional green
Spain: Renfe to Order 101 Cercanías and Media Distancia Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Renfe has announced that it will execute the purchase option for 101 additional Cercanías and Media Distancia trains before the end of this year. 69 of these units will be high-capacity Cercanías trains manufactured by Stadler and Alstom, while 32 will be Media Distancia trains manufactured by CAF. Renfe will execute the
NSW Government Makes Further Investment in ‘More Trains, More Services’ in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 The Government of New South Wales, Australia (NSW Government) has committed a further 180 million AUD (102 million GBP) to modernise the rail network at Central Station’s Grand Concourse in Haymarket, Sydney to accomodate more trains. This project will provide passengers with more frequent and reliable services as part of the
UK: Northern Installs Real-Time Data Collection Tech on ‘Intelligent Train’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20220 Northern has completed its first ‘Intelligent Train,’ installing lidar horizon scanning cameras, a radar dome, 180-degree thermal imaging software, acoustic monitors, a G-Shock Bogie and an AI camera on a Class 150 unit. This unit is one of Northern’s fleet of 345 trains that will be equipped with the new technology.
Sydney Metro’s New Driverless Trains Start Passenger Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 “Last night we hit another major milestone as new driverless trains for the Sydney Metro City and Southwest project join the existing North West Metro Line trains, following a rigorous testing regime. “All 23 new trains are expected to be in service on the North West Metro Line in the first
Alstom to Open New Regional Office in Saudi Arabia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 Alstom is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia by opening a new regional office and HealthHub digital centre in Riyadh. This will support the country’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop its rail infrastructure. The HealthHub digital centre will start monitoring a fleet of 748 cars in real-time for Riyadh Metro, Jeddah
Fully Electric Rail Operator Lumo Marks First Anniversary with Two Key Achievements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 In just one year of business, FirstGroup’s 100% electric rail operator Lumo has attracted one million passengers and seen rail overtake air travel as the preferred mode of transport between Edinburgh and London. This was announced as the budget rail operator celebrated the anniversary of its first service this week. Lumo celebrates
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
Technical Support for New Monorail Line in Panama City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Ricardo experts to ensure globally-recognised RAMS techniques are applied during design and build of Metro Line 3, a new monorail system for Panama’s metro network. Ricardo has been chosen to provide RAMS support for the construction of Phase One of Panama Metro’s Line 3. The role was awarded by the HPH Consortium,
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
hyperTunnel’s Network Rail Project Produces First Underground Structure Built by Robots Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 British technology company, hyperTunnel has presented the world’s first underground structure constructed entirely by robots as part of an ongoing project for Network Rail. The underground structure was built at hyperTunnel’s R&D facility in the North Hampshire Downs using a completely automated construction method. This method uses a digital twin of the
Powered by Justride: MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 MTA Launches New One Stop Rail App Combining LIRR and Metro-North Trip Planning and Ticket Purchasing Masabi is delighted to continue supporting the MTA with this new development, bringing the functionality of the most-used mobile ticketing app in North America, eTix, into the new MTA TrainTime app powered by Masabi’s Justride
Alstom Signs New Five-Year Services Contract with Govia Thameslink Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Alstom has signed a new services contract with UK rail franchise Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) valued at 256 million GBP (293.72m EUR | 288.36m USD). A Southern train passes over Ouse Valley Viaduct The rail manufacturer has a long-term relationship with GTR, having serviced its fleets for almost two decades. This latest technical
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
Hitachi Rail Shares Final Designs of New Maryland Factory and Test Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Hitachi Rail has unveiled the final designs for its new Maryland train factory and 800-yard test track in Hagerstown, Washington County. Hitachi Rail shares final design of new Hagerstown, Maryland factory and test track © Hitachi Rail When fully operational, the factory will use the latest techniques to optimise energy and resource efficiency. It will
UK: New West Midlands Railway Fleet Commences Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 West Midlands Railway’s (WMR) new train fleet has commenced passenger services on the Shrewsbury Line. One of 26 new Class 196 trains transported its first passengers from Shrewsbury railway station to Birmingham New Street at around 7am on Monday 17 October. This new Class 196 fleet features intelligent air conditioning, USB chargers
RMT members balloted over more walkouts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Members of the RMT are being asked to vote on whether to continue industrial action on the railways between now and April. The ballot closes on 15 November. The RMT has already staged several strikes of staff at Network Rail and most train operators in its dispute over pay and
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances 40 New Light Rail Vehicles for Stuttgart Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank is financing 40 new light rail vehicles for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB), a public transport operator in Stuttgart, Germany. The new vehicles will gradually replace the oldest ones in the Stuttgart fleet. SSB awarded the order to manufacturer Stadler Deutschland GmbH following a Europe-wide tendering procedure. The S-DT 8.16
US: Metra Unveils New Addition to Locomotive Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Chicago railway operator, Metra has unveiled the latest addition to its locomotive fleet; a remanufactured EMD SD70MAC. Now designated an SD70MACH and assigned the number 500 in Metra’s numbering system, this locomotive has been reconfigured for passenger use with refurbished, upgraded or new components. It has also been painted in heritage Regional
UK: Javelin High-Speed Trains to Receive £27 Million Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 Eversholt Rail, Southeastern and Hitachi Rail have signed an agreement to upgrade the Class 395 high-speed Javelin trains that operate between London St Pancras and Kent. The 27 million GBP upgrade project will begin in March 2023 and will renew 29 trains at Southeastern’s Ashford Depot. The project will future-proof the UK’s
CAF Receives Order for 28 Electric Trains from Renfe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Renfe has ordered 28 electric trains from CAF. These will operate on the Spanish operator’s medium distance services. This is part of a major investment plan by Renfe, which includes upgrading much of its fleet to more environmentally-friendly trains. As part of the contract, valued at 300 million EUR (291.42m USD), CAF
Varamis Rail Leases Class 321 Swift Express Freight Train from Eversholt Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 Varamis Rail has signed an agreement to lease a Class 321 Swift Express Freight train from Eversholt Rail. Class 321 Swift Express Freight goes into service This will be used to deliver light goods across the UK at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour, with Varamis running services 5 nights
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
Union Pacific Partners with ZTR to Build Hybrid-Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad is partnering with ZTR to build hybrid-electric locomotives for yard operations. The locomotives will be built at Union Pacific’s North Little Rock facility in Arkansas with the first prototype expected to be delivered in late 2023. Five additional units will then arrive in 2024. The new locomotives will be
Navigating Transit Challenges and Opportunities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 A Conversation with Modaxo’s Paul Comfort on Navigating Today’s Transit Challenges and Opportunities The public transit sector is facing a time of transformation as agencies fight to bring riders back, address operator shortages, and adapt to new travel patterns. In this dynamic environment, agencies are seeking agility and efficiency to overcome
Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen Orders 40 More Trams from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen (SSB) is expanding its fleet by ordering 40 new S-DT8.16 light rail vehicles from Stadler. This will bring SSB’s fleet up to 100 LRVs and three rack vehicles from Stadler. The order also includes options for up to 30 further light rail vehicles. Stadler previously provided SSB with its S-DT 8.12
US: MBTA Codman Yard Expansion and Improvement Project to Start Next Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that work will begin on the Codman Yard Expansion and Improvement project next month, with construction beginning in early 2023. Located just beyond Ashmont station in Dorchester, Boston, Codman Yard is one of several facilities that stores, maintains and inspects Red Line subway vehicles. Over
TALLYMATICS Introduces the TW5390 Smart Antenna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 TALLYMATICS Introduces the TW5390 Smart Antenna with IP-Network and L-Band Augmentation Service Capability Known for precision geolocation applications and equipment, TALLYMATICS Inc., a division of Tallysman Wireless, a Calian company, is excited to introduce its latest Smart Antenna to the market, the TW5390 Smart Antenna with IP-Network and L-Band Augmentation Service
How RAILSoft Improved PKP Energetyka’s Infrastructure Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 PKP Energetyka – How RailSoft Improved the Work of the Infrastructure Service Date of implementation: 2016 – 2017Number of implemented modules: 24 PKP Energetyka S.A. has been operating in the Polish market since 2001. The main task of the company is to sell and supply electricity to traction and business customers. The
Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Amtrak has announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045. This net-zero target focuses on improving Amtrak’s environmental impact while continuing to safely move passengers across the US. As part of Amtrak’s vision for the future, Amtrak aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across
IN PICTURES: Stadler Presents Metro Train for Liverpool Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Stadler presented its IPEMU Merseytravel Class 777 at InnoTrans today. ‘IPEMU’ stands for ‘independently-powered electric multiple unit’, in reference to the trains’ battery packs. Stadler IPEMU for Merseyrail © a2b Global Media The opening words were spoken by Ralf Warwel, Marketing & Sales Director for Stadler UK & Ireland. The official presentation was also attended
Mechan Delivers Fleet of Jacks to Capital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Mechan Delivers Fleet of Jacks to Capital Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is giving a busy London maintenance depot the lifting power to tackle a new heavy overhaul programme. The Sheffield-based manufacturers have supplied 20 of their flagship lifting jacks to GTR’s Selhurst Depot in Croydon, enabling five-car trains to be overhauled. Mechan’s
Italy: Alstom to Supply 20 Additional Traxx DC3 Electric Locomotives to Polo Mercitalia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 Alstom has been contracted to supply Italian railway operator, Polo Mercitalia (Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato) with 20 new-generation Traxx DC3 electric locomotives. These units are scheduled to be delivered in 2024 and will join the 40 units ordered in 2017, which have been in service for Mercitalia Rail for the past
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
InnoTrans 22: DB Announces Largest-Ever Fleet Modernisation Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced that it will invest over 19 billion EUR (18.81bn USD) in new passenger and fleet locomotives and trains by 2030. This, its largest-ever fleet modernisation programme, was announced at InnoTrans 2022. Dr Richard Lutz, Deutsche Bahn CEO, said:“We’re now investing in the trains of the future. With
Stadler Presents FLIRT H2 Hydrogen Train for San Bernardino Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 At InnoTrans 2022, Stadler unveiled its FLIRT H2 hydrogen train, which will be delivered to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBTCA) in mid-2023. This will be the first hydrogen-powered passenger train to operate in the US. Stadler FLIRT H2 © a2b Global Media SBTCA has currently ordered one FLIRT H2 hydrogen train to
InnoTrans 2022: Skoda Unveils Its 36T Tram-Train for RNV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 Today, on the opening day of InnoTrans 2022, rolling stock manufacturer Skoda has unveiled its 36T tram-train for RNV together with the operator. The 36T tram train for RNV © a2b Global Media Didier Pfleger, CEO of Škoda Group, addressed the event attendees first. This tram-train is set to run in three German
Coradia iLint Achieves New Milestone with 1,175km Distance Run Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Alstom has proven the capability of the Coradia iLint train to provide long-distance travel. On 15 September, the hydrogen-powered train travelled a record 1,175 kilometres without refuelling the hydrogen tank. Throughout the journey, the train only emitted water and operated with very low levels of noise. Alstom’s Coradia iLint successfully travels 1,175
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
Meet VR FleetCare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Finland is a small but efficient northern country that is home to many world-class companies. Their competitive advantages have included high-level expertise, customer insight, co-operation, and the courage to do things in new ways. VR FleetCare is a provider of rail fleet maintenance and lifecycle services that is on its way
Skeleton’s Supercapacitors to Power CAF’s New Metro Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Skeleton Technologies, the global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, will supply supercapacitors to the metro units Spanish manufacturer CAF will provide to the city of Granada, Spain. Headquartered in Donostia – San Sebastian (Spain), the CAF Power & Automation has been working with Skeleton Technologies since last year. Following a
US: First New Rail Cars Delivered for PATH Improvement Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 The Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) has taken delivery of two new rail cars. Transported from Japan to Port Newark, these are the first of a total of 72 cars ordered from Kawasaki. Full delivery of this order is expected by the end of 2023. PATH takes delivery of two new rail cars
Condition-Based Maintenance Solutions for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 VR FleetCare and EKE-Electronics Collaborate to Provide a Wider Range of Condition-Based Maintenance Solutions for Rolling Stock and Track Infrastructure Digitalisation is a major trend in rail transport and offers a lot of opportunities to improve maintenance operations. To enable customers to take advantage of this, VR FleetCare and EKE-Electronics recently
CAF to Supply an Additional 5 Canberra Metro Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 The Australian Capital Territory has extended its contract with CAF to supply an additional 5 trams equipped with OESS (On Board Energy Storage Systems) to run on catenary-free sections of the Canberra Metro. These units will join the 14 trams previously delivered to Canberra. The Canberra Metro bidirectional trams are based on
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
InnoTrans 2022: PaxLife to Highlight Passenger-Related Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 Innotrans 2022: PaxLife Innovations to highlight passenger-related services combined in a single software platform – efficient, cost-effective, scalable. PaxLife Innovations GmbH recognizes the growing challenge for transport operators to deliver, in a highly flexible, cost-effective and streamlined way, information and services that provide an exceptional passenger experience. You can see the PaxLife
The Power of Digitalisation in Track Equipment Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 The digital monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before a defect causes traffic disruption. There is increasing interest in the potential of condition monitoring to support railway asset management and maintenance. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare, in co-operation with technical experts, data scientists and
Australia: 12 Additional VLocity DMUs Ordered for Victoria’s Regional Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 Alstom has received an order for an additional 12 VLocity diesel motor unit (DMU) regional trains from the Department of Transport in Victoria, Australia. 12 more VLocity regional trains to be locally manufactured by Alstom for Victoria. This is an option from a rolling stock manufacture and supply contract signed in 2018,
VR FleetCare and the FTIA Condition Monitoring of Railway Points Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 VR FleetCare and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) Reach an Agreement on Condition Monitoring of Railway Points VR FleetCare and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA), which manages the state’s railway network, have signed an agreement on extensive remote condition monitoring of point. The agreement covers the condition monitoring of
Stimio & CBM Partnership Towards a Predictive Supply Chain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Stimio and CBM are pooling their expertise to provide mobility actors with an innovative solution that combines connected maintenance with predictive supply chain management. Stimio, a company specializing in the supply of IoT solutions to various industries, has joined forces with CBM, the leader in spare parts for coaches, buses and
Join Sqills at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Join Sqills at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin Sqills, part of Siemens as of last year, is pleased to announce we will be present at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin held from September 20th to 23rd. The Siemens Mobility motto for InnoTrans 2022 is ‘Destination Digital’ and the Sqills team will be there to
ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 ZF at InnoTrans 2022: Shaping Smart Transportation. NOW. Efficient, electrified, sustainable: ZF presents products and services for rail, bus and other transport applications at InnoTrans 2022ZF’s presence at the trade fair underlines the Group’s technological leadership in public and freight transportZF invites to join the company at two events: ZF Innovation
Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power and technology leader, is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Alstom Coradia iLint trains are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on
Data and Maintenance of Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Data and Maintenance of Rolling Stock – How to Get the Most Out of the Combination Digitalisation is strongly making its way to the maintenance of rolling stock and railway infrastructure. Amidst all the hype, it is worth remembering that collecting data is only one part, the essential thing is to
VR FleetCare Will Participate in Innotrans 2022 Trade Fair Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 The world’s leading trade fair for transport technology is taking place from the 20th to the 23rd of September, in Berlin, Germany. International InnoTrans trade fair is once again taking place in Berlin this coming September, after a four-year wait. We are excited to finally be participating in this leading trade
Hydrogen train trials start in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20220 A former ScotRail Class 314 electric unit converted to hydrogen power is being tested on the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway near Linlithgow. The unit was reclassified as Class 614 last October and is the last survivor of the Class 314 fleet, which was built by British Rail. The trials on
First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 First Choice in Washington D.C.: ZF Supplies the US Capital Metro with Transmissions New spur gear drive developed to meet specific requirements of the urban rail networkLightweight and powerful: Transmission weighs 80 kilograms less than the previous modelFirst order from Hitachi Rail for Metro Washington comprises 256 vehicles ZF will produce a
US: CAF to Supply 102 LRVs for Boston Green Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has selected CAF USA to supply 102 light rail vehicles (LRVs) that will operate on the Green Line in the City of Boston. The order is valued at 811 million USD and includes the manufacture of 102 vehicles, two driving simulators, fleet parts, tools and
Alstom Awarded New Buenos Aires Trainset Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Emova, the Buenos Aires subway concessionaire, has awarded Alstom a new maintenance contract. Alstom has been charged with the maintenance and modernisation of five five-car trainsets, which were originally built by CNR. Buenos Aires Underground Alstom Metropolis (100 Series) rolling stock on Line D of the Buenos Aires Underground The rail company will
Akiem Makes First Large Order of Siemens Mobility Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received an order for 65 Vectron AC and Vectron MS locomotives from rolling stock leasing company, Akiem. Siemens Mobility receives major order for 65 locomotives from Akiem © Siemens Mobility These vehicles have a maximum power of 6.4 megawatts and can be produced with a top speed of either 200
Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Ricardo has been appointed to provide Systems Integration Verifier Services for the extension of the O-Train network in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Line 2 (French: Ligne 2 de l’O-Train), is a six-kilometre single track route that forms part of the city’s two-line O-Train light
Alstom Delivers First Sounder S Line Rail Cars to Seattle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 The first two new Sounder S Line rail cars have arrived in Seattle as part of Sound Transit Board’s 11-car order. Sound Transit Board placed the order in 2020 for three passenger cab cars and eight coaches. One cab and one coach have now been delivered and a second shipment of two additional
First of New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Roll Off Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 Stadler has completed its first two Class 555 metro trains for Nexus, the owner and operator of Tyne and Wear Metro. The new Class 555 Metro trains at the Stadler factory in Switzerland Nexus’s contract with Stadler, valued at 300m GBP (350.5m EUR | 376.25m USD), is for 46 metro trains. These
World First: Coradia iLint Trains Begin Passenger Service on Fully Hydrogen-Operated Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 A historical milestone has been hit with the announcement that 14 Coradia iLint regional trains are now in passenger service on the world’s first fully hydrogen-operated route in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. On the route between Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervörde and Buxtehude, the hydrogen-powered trains will be operated by Elbe-Weser Railways (evb)
‘Tot ziens!’ Dutch Abellio decides to abandon British contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 Dutch transport operator Abellio is leaving Britain, after running trains and buses in this country for almost 20 years. Abellio is the overseas division of Netherlands Railways, which said the withdrawal would allow it to focus on domestic and international train services in the Netherlands. Abellio’s current contracts with the Department for
Alstom to Maintain Locomotive Fleet for DB Cargo Netherlands and Belgium Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract with DB Cargo Belgium and DB Cargo Netherlands to maintain a fleet of 60 DE-6400 locomotives. Contract signing in action. L-R: Ghislain Bartholomé, CEO at DB Cargo Belgium, Frank Strik, Managing Director at Alstom Services Benelux and Nanouke Van’t Riet-Visser, CEO/COO at DB Cargo Netherlands © Alstom This
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,
SNCF Orders a Further 15 Avelia Horizon Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 SNCF Voyageurs has ordered an additional 15 new-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom. Exterior view of the Avelia Horizon very high-speed train. © Alstom Advanced & Creative Design The 4-voltage high-speed Avelia Horizon trains meet the requirements of European traffic. Thanks to their aerodynamic design and advanced traction drives, the new-generation
Chicago Metra to Create Battery-Powered Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 Chicago’s rail operator Metra has signed a contract with Progress Rail to convert up to six diesel locomotives to battery power. The contract includes a base order of three locomotives with options for an additional three in the future. The base order is expected to take approximately 3.5 years and will
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
How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Nomad Digital: How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for
UK: Vivarail and Eversholt Rail to Develop Battery Power for Class 321 Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Eversholt Rail and Vivarail have signed an agreement to develop a battery power and range extension system for Class 321 ‘Renatus’ trains. The ‘Renatus’ fleet is comprised of 30 units, which currently operate on the Greater Anglia network in the UK. A Class 321 train at Stratford Eversholt Rail and Vivarail will collaborate
Discover Smart Pantograph-Catenary Monitoring Systems from Intel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 Smart Pantograph-Catenary Monitoring Systems for Railway Operators Intel and its global ecosystem of partners have collaborated on a Pantograph Catenary Monitoring System (PCMS) solution. This fully automated pantograph inspection system for predictive maintenance offers advanced accuracy and measurement technology for helping to detect damaged pantographs and catenaries. Using a combination of
Deutsche Bahn Is Adding 1000 Service Staff on Its Long-Distance Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has announced it is adding 1,000 new employees to its service team for its long-distance services. 750 of these will be new guards and service staff in on-board gastronomy on the ICE and IC trains. 100 team members will be added to assist passengers on-board the trains. Lastly, 130
CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 CapMetro Looks to the Future with the Swiftly Connected Transit Platform Austin’s CapMetro has been a leader in transit technology for years, first as an early adopter of real-time passenger information and recently with a project to expand Swiftly’s Onboard App to their full fleet of 500 buses. Austin has experienced unique
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
VTC 1030 and nROK 1030 Fanless Box PCs for Rolling Stock and Vehicle Fleets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20220 NEXCOM: VTC 1030 and nROK 1030 Fanless Box PCs for Vehicle Fleets and Rolling Stock Fast wireless communication is the new kid on the block, driving technological advancements for buses and railways. The rise of 5G NR for high-speed, long-distance connectivity, and Wi-Fi 6E for super-fast local connections, is prompting vehicle operators to
ÖBB Train Tech to Invest €600 Million into Site Modernisation and Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20220 ÖBB Train Tech has announced it will be investing approximately 600 million EUR (608.99m USD) into its business. This will include the expansion and modernisation of 22 sites across Austria as well as the recruitment of 1,000 new employees over the next five years. The Nightjet hall in Vienna Simmering The company has
Alstom Completes Production of First Cars for Marseille’s Modernised Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20220 Alstom has completed production of the first two cars for the next generation Marseille metro. The design for these was first unveiled in January 2021. The first new generation train of the Marseille metro. © Alstom | Benoit Gombert Funded by 580 million EUR (593.15m USD) from the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis, from the end of
Union Pacific Unveils Industry’s Largest Ever Investment in Locomotive Modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Union Pacific has announced the rail industry’s largest ever investment in locomotive modernisation. The railroad company has signed a deal valued at over one billion USD (986.4 million EUR) with Wabtec to modernise 525 of its AC4400 and AC6000 locomotives, as well as 75 Dash-9 locomotives. Deliveries will begin next year. Wabtec chosen
Alstom to Electrify Barcelona’s Tram Connection with APS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM – Autoritat del Transport Metroplità) has awarded a contract to Alstom to electrify the first phase of Barcelona’s tram network connection using Alstom’s APS technology. APS uses a ground-based dynamic feeding system that does not require obtrusive catenary contact lines. Instead, power is supplied to the
Brazil: Alstom Begins Production of Metropolis Trains for São Paulo Lines 8 and 9 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Alstom has started production of Metropolis trains for operation on Lines 8 – Diamond and 9 – Emerald in São Paulo, Brazil. The rail manufacturer will produce a total of 36 8-car trains for ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian infrastructure company CCR Mobilidade. Carbody Shells manufactured at Alstom
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
TfL Tests New Cooling System on London’s Tube Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations. The new system is being tested on a disused platform at Holborn station to lower surrounding air temperatures. This solution responds to the UK’s recent heatwave, while also preparing for the potential
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
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 |