From the archive: The big bird that flew too far – Part One: The British Years (1967-71) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 By Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became
Electro-diesel train financing approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 SPAIN: The European Investment Bank approved a €100m loan on June 13 to part-finance the planned €201m procurement of 26 electric and five electro-diesel trainsets for use by RENFE on suburban and rural services on the former FEVE metre-gauge network in northern Spain. EIB said the replacement of life-expired rolling stock
Rail, metro and tram spending in New South Wales budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Several rail projects have been allocated funding in the 2019-20 New South Wales budget, which was presented on June 18. The state government is providing A$812m as part of a A$1·8bn package over four years towards the New Intercity Fleet. The RailConnect consortium of Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and
UWC Ships 26 Tank Cars to GATX Rail Vostok Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 United Wagon Company (UWC) has shipped 26 tank cars to GATX Rail Vostok. The subsidiary of GATX Corporation will use these tank cars to transport molasses and vegetable oils. UWC stainless steel tank car for molasses and vegetable oils © UWC UWC says this tank car is a new addition to its product
War of words grows on second SWR strike day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 THE war of words between South Western Railway and the RMT has become more heated on the second day of five 24-hour walkouts. The dispute over on-train staffing and the future role of guards has been running for months, but the latest action is the most intensive yet. Although the RMT claimed
Italy: Newag Impuls 2 Electric Trains for FSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 Italian railway company Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE) says its first electric train is on its way. Built by Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag, the IMPULS 2 electric multiple unit will enter service in September this year. Up until now FSE has run diesel multiple units only. These new trains
Nomad Digital Secures Next Generation WiFi Services Contract in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), an intercity passenger train system in California, has formally awarded Nomad Digital with the “Next Generation WiFi Services Contract”. CCJPA has procured, by the selection of Nomad Digital, the future installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of a next-generation WiFi network on board Capitol Corridor trains
London: CAF to Supply 43 Metro Trains for DLR metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 CAF has signed a contract with Transport for London (TfL) for the design and manufacture of 43 new driverless metro trains for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). CAF to supply new metro trains for London – DLR Stratford International extension © Transport for London The Spanish rolling stock manufacturer will deliver 43
Bombardier to Open Rail Car Assembly Site in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 US: Bombardier will open a new rail car assembly plant in Pittsburg, California. It has a contract with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) for 775 ‘Fleet of the Future’ cars. Bombardier is currently manufacturing these rail cars in New York state. Opening this new assembly plant on the US west coast
Industry Insider Week 24 – 7 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 24 for 10–14 June 2019: Bombardier MITRAC solution © Bombardier Transportation Policy ICE 4 train in Germany © Deutsche Bahn AG / Georg Wagner ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Following the
UK: New Greater Anglia BMUs Receive ORR Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 UK: The Office of Rail and Road, the regulatory authority for rail in Britain, has given its approval for the 24 four-car bi-mode FLIRT trains Stadler has been manufacturing for Greater Anglia. Stadler says these are the first FLIRT trains in the country to get this ‘authorisation for placing into
Next generation Acela trainsets take shape Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 USA: Alstom invited guests to its Hornell factory in New York state on June 12 to showcase the progress it is making in producing the next generation of Acela high speed trainsets for Amtrak. Amtrak says that ‘significant progress’ is being made in production of the fleet, which is expected to
14 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 FLIRT accepted NEW trains being built for Greater Anglia by Stadler have received their first approval from the Office of Rail and Road. The ORR has authorised the use of four-car bi-mode FLIRT units, although they can only start to carry passengers after a testing and commissioning programme has been completed.
16 New Stadler FLIRT Trains for NordWestBahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20190 Stadler has won a contract with Transdev GmbH for 16 FLIRT trains. The electric multiple units will run on the Regio S-Bahn Bremen/Lower Saxony network. The contract is worth around 100 million euros (113 million USD). Transdev GmbH, a German subsidiary of the French Transdev Group, has commissioned Stadler to
CAF wins order for new DLR trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 CAF has won a Transport for London contract to supply 43 trains for Docklands Light Railway. The contract will include a Fleet Support Agreement, which will guarantee technical support and spares. The new five-car trains are due to enter service in 2023, replacing the 33 oldest examples in the present fleet. Although
Fleet Focus: Britain’s new trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 Exciting times are ahead as the first trains of two new fleets entered service during April and May. A total of 22 new or fully refurbished fleets are due for introduction by 12 train operators over the next three years, and The RM will be taking a closer look at
Go-Ahead, Abellio and National Express take over German operating contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 GERMANY: A number of passenger services transferred to new operators on June 9, including routes in Baden-Württemberg which are the first in Germany to be managed by UK-based rail and bus group Go-Ahead. Go-Ahead In 2015 the Land of Baden-Württemberg selected Go-Ahead for the Stuttgart Netz 1 Lot 2 (also known as 1b or
Operail concerned about infrastructure charges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 ESTONIA: State owned logistics company Operail has reported a net profit of €2·6m for the first three months of 2019, double the figure for the same period last year. Chairman Raul Toomsalu said the main source of profit was the lease fleet of 2 100 wagons, with revenue up 65% as
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
Bombardier Presents Light Rail Vehicle Safety System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 Sweden – Bombardier Transportation unveiled its COMPAS light rail vehicle safety system at UITP 2019 today. Bombardier’s COMPAS system © Bombardier Transportation COMPAS: Collision and Overspeed Monitoring and Prevention Assistance System Bombardier Transportation chose the UITP Global Public Transport Summit taking place in Stockholm 9–12 June to unveil its new safety system for
Stadler sees success on six axles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 EUROPE: Stadler says that its family of six-axle diesel, electric and bi-mode Eurodual locomotives are ‘30 to 40% better in terms of track forces’ than ‘most of the four-axle locos in use around Europe today’. Pascal Cantin, Stadler’s Head of Product Sales Locomotive and Sales Director Western Europe, told the Transport
ZSSK RegioPanter EMU rolled out Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20190 SLOVAKIA: Škoda Transportation has rolled out the first of the Class 660 electric multiple-units ordered by national passenger operator ZSSK for use on regional services around Žilina. The €160m contract for 25 dual-voltage 3 kV DC/25 kV AC EMUs with a maximum speed of 160 km/h was signed in March 2018,
Russian Railways orders high speed trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 RUSSIA: Russian Railways has signed a €1·1bn order for a further 13 Velaro RUS high speed trains for use on the 650 km Moscow – St Petersburg route, Siemens Mobility announced on June 7. The 10-car trainsets will be supplied by Siemens Mobility and the Ural Locomotives joint venture of Siemens
Israel Railways Buys 74 TWINDEXX Vario Coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 Bombardier Transportation and Israel Railways (ISR) have signed a contract for 74 additional TWINDEXX Vario double-decker coaches. This order is part of a framework agreement that the two parties signed in October 2010. It is worth around 147 million euros (166 million USD). Bombardier says it will deliver all 74 coaches
Bombardier to supply 74 more double-deck coaches to Israel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 ISRAEL: Bombardier Transportation has singed a contract to supply 74 Twindexx Vario double-deck coaches to Israel Railways. The €147m order announced on June 6 is an option on a framework agreement signed in October 2010 and will take ISR’s total fleet of Bombardier double-deck coaches to 586. The order covers 11
New Generation of Six-Axle Locomotives on Display at Transport Logistic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 Stadler and companies within the SNCF group are presenting the latest generation of six-axle locomotives at Transport Logistic, which is currently taking place in Munich (4–7 June). VFLI and ITL (two of SNCF’s subsidiaries) and Stadler are presenting projects centring around the new six-axle locomotives. Stadler is manufacturing twelve EURO4001 locomotives
HS2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
High Speed 2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
SBB Cargo makes progress in wagonload automation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 SWITZERLAND: SBB Cargo plans to trial automated brake tests for freight trains by the end of the year as it makes headway in its efforts to digitalise its wagonload business. The operator has been trialling autocouplers on 130 wagons used on dedicated intermodal shuttles for more than a year, Project Manager
Trenitalia orders 14 high speed trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 ITALY: Trenitalia has confirmed an order for a partnership of Hitachi Rail (60%) and Bombardier Transportation (40%) to supply 14 more Frecciarossa 1000 high speed trainsets and maintain them for 10 years. The €575m deal announced on June 4 follows the publication in May of FS Group’s business plan for 2019-23. The
Campania DMUs ordered using Lombardia contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 ITALY: Campania regional train operator Ente Autonomo Volturno has ordered five Stadler diesel-battery multiple-units by using an option within a framework contract for up to 50 units which Lombardia regional railway FNM signed with the Swiss manufacture in November. The two operators said this arrangement would enable them both to order high
Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 22 for 27–31 May 2019: Alstom metro for Lyon Line 2 © Alstom/Mobylette Jaune Infrastructure Sydney Metro Rouse Hill Station © MDRX under licence Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Sydney Metro North West
SBB looks at options to reintroduce night trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Swiss Federal Railways is examining options for reintroducing overnight services to a range of European destinations. Armin Weber, Head of International Passenger Services, told Schweizer Radio & Fernsehen on May 30 that SBB had identified a market need and was looking at potential routes. If SBB decided to re-enter the
World rail market – May 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 Germany: DB has begun a €30m project to install Icomera wi-fi technology across its inter-city fleet by 2021. Hamburger Hochbahn is to use a Worldline SAM server for online and app payments as part of the conversion of its tickets from UIC barcode to VDV-KA standards. Italy: Dassault Systèmes is to supply its
Stadler to Deliver Ten Further Locomotives to ELP Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20190 Stadler has signed a contract with the European Loc Pool (ELP) for ten further six-axle locomotives. On 20 May 2019 Stadler announced it had signed a framework agreement with ELP for 100 locomotives. This order forms part of that framework contract. ELP orders 10 Stadler multi-system 9MW electric locomotives © Stadler Stadler’s Multi-System
Dublin seeks battery-electric DART fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 IRELAND: National railway Iarnród Éireann and the National Transport Authority have invited expressions of interest in a 10-year framework agreement covering the supply of between 250 and 600 vehicles for Dublin Area Rapid Transport suburban rail services. Expansion of DART electric services to Maynooth, Drogheda and Hazelhatch forms part of the
Stadler to Supply 26 Additional FLIRT Trains to Slovenia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 Stadler has received an order for 26 additional FLIRT trains from Slovenian state railway operator Slovenske Železnice. Stadler and Solvenske Železnice signed a contract in April 2018, which included an option for a mixed fleet of single and double-decker trains. This order is now making good on that option. The
Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 21 for 20–24 May 2019: Stadler’s Euro Dual Locomotive for ELP © Stadler Rolling Stock Euro Dual Hybrid Locomotive © Stadler Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors Stadler have entered into a contract
ADB’s largest ever rail loan to support Manila commuter project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20190 PHILIPPINES: In what the organisation says is its ‘largest single infrastructure project financing’, the Asian Development Bank on May 23 agreed a loan worth US$2·75bn for construction of the Malolos – Clark suburban railway. This long-standing scheme has been revived by the current government in Manila under its ‘build, build, build’
Stadler Wins Maintenance Contract in Norway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20190 Stadler has won a maintenance contract for more than a hundred trains in Norway. Vy selects Stadler to maintain its fleet of 100 FLIRT trains © Stadler Stadler-Vy Maintenance Contract Details The train operator Vy, previously NSB, has awarded Stadler a maintenance contract for more than 100 FLIRT trains in Norway. These electric multiple
Doncaster hub prepares to maintain Azuma fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: Hitachi Rail Ltd is ramping up maintenance activity at Agility Trains East’s new Doncaster depot as the roll-out of Class 800/801 Azuma trainsets begins on the East Coast Main Line. The first Azuma entered service on May 15, and four more were being used for driver training in late
Stadler presses ahead with UK projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: Stadler is moving forward with its four UK projects, the company told Railway Gazette at Railtex. The company expects to complete deliveries of the Greater Anglia fleet by the end of the year, having recently delivered the first of 10 EMUs for use on Stansted Express services. Stadler’s first
Russian Railways Launches New Rail Freight Service from Japan to Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20190 JSC Russian Railways Logistics, which is a subsidiary of Russian Railways, and FESCO Transport Group have launched the Trans-Siberian Landbridge joint transit service. The goal is to speed up the delivery of goods from Japan to Europe. This service will run through Russia on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The partners shipped a
Talgo-SYSTRA JV to Refurbish Metrolink Rail Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20190 Metrolink (California) has awarded a contract to refurbish 121 Bombardier rail cars to a Talgo-SYSTRA joint venture. This contract is worth 138.9 million USD (124.74 million euros). The initial order is for 50 rail cars, but the contract also includes an option for a further 71 cars. A Metrolink train in
Fahma Orders 27 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 The Rhein-Main Verkehrsverbund (RMV) subsidiary Fahma GmbH, which operates the Taunusbahn, has chosen a winner of its Europe-wide tender for 27 fuel cell trains: Alstom. The French rolling stock manufacturer will deliver the Coradia iLint units in time for the timetable change in December 2022. Alstom says this order will
‘World’s largest fleet of fuel cell trains’ ordered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 GERMANY: Following a European tender, the Fahma rolling stock subsidiary of Rhein-Main transport authority RMV has awarded Alstom a contract to supply and support a fleet of 27 fuel cell multiple-units. ‘RMV will have the world's largest fleet of fuel cell trains in passenger service’, said RMV Managing Director Prof Knut
MOB’s gauge-changing bogies pass test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Montreux-Oberland Bahn is on course to launch its long-planned through-service between Montreux and Interlaken on December 13 2020, following the completion of tests with specially-developed dual-gauge bogies and a gauge-changing facility at the break of gauge in Zweisimmen. Announcing the success of the trials during a demonstration of the equipment
Industry Insider Week 20 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 20 for 13–17 May 2019: Rendering of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro Novo high-speed train © www.siemens.com/press Rolling Stock Alstom Coradia Polyvalent in France © Markus Eigenheer under licence Five Additional Coradia Polyvalent Trains for Région
Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 Stadler has signed a contract with European Loc Pool for ten six-axle hybrid locomotives. European Loc Pool (ELP) intends to expand its fleet and consolidate its leading position as lessor of hybrid locomotives. Euro Dual Hybrid Locomotive © Stadler The contract between Stadler and the European Loc Pool comprises the construction and delivery
South Downs Light Railway preparing for another busy season Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 THE 10¼in-gauge South Downs Light Railway run trains every 15 minutes, 11.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 15.30 on Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays and Wednesdays in school holidays, March to September. There are two annual enthusiast events – the steam gala on May 25-27 and visiting locos weekend, September 28-29. A
Hitachi Azuma Enters Service for LNER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 The cutting-edge Azuma trains, which Hitachi Rail has manufactured at its site in Newton Aycliffe, have entered service on the East Coast Main Line. The first Hitachi Azuma trains begin operating on the East Coast Main Line © DfT The first Azuma (Class 800) trains will run between London and Leeds. Over the
Metrolink fleet modernisation contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 USA: Southern California Regional Rail Authority has awarded a joint venture of Talgo and Systra a contract worth up to $138·9m for the refurbishment of up to 121 Bombardier BiLevel coaches used on Metrolink commuter services. There is a firm order for the modernisation of an initial 50 coaches, with work
Alstom Presents Hydrogen Breeze Train Model at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 Alstom Breeze model at Railtex © Railway-News Alstom has chosen Railtex to present a model of its hydrogen train design, the Breeze train. At their stand at Birmingham’s NEC – S41 – Alstom are presenting a to-scale model of their Breeze train. This is Alstom’s hydrogen train design for the United Kingdom,
Breeze hydrogen multiple-unit order expected soon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 UK: Alstom Transport is hopeful of confirming an order before the end of this year for its Breeze hydrogen multiple-unit trains being developed in partnership with leasing company Eversholt Rail, suggesting that the first trains could enter service ‘as early as 2022’. Unveiling a scale model of the three-car HMU at
Azuma carries first passengers to Leeds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 A HITACHI Azuma train was due to carry passengers on the East Coast Main Line for the first time today The new Intercity Expresses should have started running last December, but the already postponed launch was further delayed by continuing problems with electromagnetic interference, which affected signalling and safety-critical CCTV systems. The
VIDEO: Launch of Class 800 Azuma at London King’s Cross Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 Azuma arrives in London for first passenger service, 11:03am from London King’s Cross to Leeds.Azuma trains will travel to Leeds, Wakefield, Doncaster, Peterborough and London. Other stations will be added throughout 2019. May 14 saw the launch of the Class 800 Azuma train for LNER with a press run from London
LNER launches Hitachi Azuma trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 UK: ‘The launch of the Hitachi Azuma fleet is another step in the history of a route which has long been associated with iconic trains’, LNER Manging Director David Horne told guests on a preview train on May 14, the day before the new fleet is set to enter passenger
Azuma makes demonstration run to Peterborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 THE first LNER Azuma set to carry passengers on the East Coast Main Line has made a demonstration run from London King's Cross to Peterborough and back. Rail minister Andrew Jones was at King's Cross, where he welcomed the 'next step in a significant transformation', while LNER managing director David Horne
Polarteknik: Door System Products and Expert Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 More Safety, Reliability, Availability and Fire Integrity for Your Fleets The Polarteknik Door System products range includes: complete fire barrier wallsautomatic single or double leaf sliding doorstelescopic doors, curved doorsmanual doors All our products are tailored to customers’ specific needs. The service portfolio includes design, installation and commissioning support, maintenance, modernisation, spare parts and
Feature articles in the May 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Bridging the skills gap News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Suburban standoff in South Africa, Austria and Russia make case for
Axminster Carpets will be at UK’s premier rail exhibition: Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 Axminster Carpets Are Delighted to Be Exhibiting at the UK’s Premier Rail Exhibition: Railtex – Stand B16 Drawing on esteemed experience across the transport sector, Axminster Carpets service the largest rail operators with the most precise requirements, now accounting for the majority of all woven train carpets. Bespoke refurbishment projects include South
MBTA Overhauls 27 Additional F40 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20190 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will overhaul a further 27 F40 commuter rail locomotives. Overhaul of F40 Locomotive © MBTA The Fiscal and Management Control Board of MBTA voted in favour of a contract option that would see an additional 27 F40 commuter rail locomotives overhauled. MBTA has an existing contract
Did you know… we’ve just published our Railtex Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Railtex 2019 takes place in Birmingham, UK, on 14–16 May 2019. We have published our second magazine of the year in conjunction with the show. You can read the whole thing here. © Hitachi Railtex Magazine Contents The Railtex 2019 Featured Suppliers & Advertisers Index: a useful overview of some of the suppliers
Industry Insider Week 17 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 17 for 22–26 April 2019: Crossrail progress: line-wide systems © Crossrail Ltd Rolling Stock Stadler FLIRT train for Ottawa Trillium Line Stadler Wins Contract for Ottawa Trillium Line Trains Stadler has won a contract to
Caledonian Sleeper launches new CAF coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: London to Scotland overnight train operator Caledonian Sleeper put the first of its new fleet of CAF coaches into service on April 28. The Mk V vehicles built in northern Spain are initially being used on the Lowlander route from London to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Highlander route between London
Co-operative proposes Wessex open access train service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: Ambitious plans to launch a network of open access regional passenger services in western England are being developed by independent not-for-profit co-operative society GO-OP Co-operative Ltd, which hopes to start operations in summer 2020. GO-OP is proposing to offer at least three direct trains each way per day between Swindon
From Mallorca to Nairobi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20190 KENYA’s government has agreed to buy 11 second-hand DMUs from Mallorca metre-gauge operator Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) for use by Kenya Railways’ Nairobi commuter rail services on five routes radiating from the capital. The deal is worth 1.5 billion Kenyan Shillings ($1.5million) and is reportedly around
Kenya plans to travel 132,000 passengers a day by 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20190 Kenya’s government has agreed to buy 11 second-hand DMUs from Mallorca metre-gauge operator Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca (SFM) for use by Kenya Railways’ Nairobi commuter rail services on five routes radiating from the capital. The deal is worth 1.5 billion Kenyan Shillings ($1.5million) and is reportedly around a tenth of
Rocky Mountaineer expands dome car fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20190 CANADA: The first four of 10 custom-designed double-deck dome cars which high-end tourist train operator Rocky Mountaineer has ordered from Stadler are expected to enter service shortly, operating from Vancouver to Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff during the 2019 tourist season. Rocky Mountaineer said the order placed in May 2016 was
Stadler Delivers 10 Additional FLIRT Trains to GySEV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 Stadler successfully completed a contract it signed with Hungarian railway operator GySEV in September 2016. GySEV ordered ten FLIRT electric multiple units from the Swiss manufacturer, essentially doubling its fleet of FLIRT trains. Stadler is pleased to have delivered on this order on time and in line with the terms
Länderbahn confirmed as Ostsachsen II operator for 12 more years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 GERMANY: Netinera subsidiary Länderbahn announced on April 1 that it will continue to run Ostsachsennetz II services under its Trilex brand for a further 12 years from December 14 2019. In April 2018 DB Regio subsidiary Start Ostsachsen was selected for the concession by a group of four transport and local
DB Progress on Reducing Rail Freight Noise Pollution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 Rail freight noise pollution is a huge problem for individuals living beside busy rail corridors. In time for International Noise Awareness Day (24 April 2019), Deutsche Bahn has published a progress report outlining how the company is performing with regards to reducing and alleviating noise. Deutsche Bahn says it has
Vivarail D-Train enters passenger service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 UK: West Midlands Trains put its first Class 230 ‘D-Train’ DMU into passenger service on April 23, working the Marston Vale route between Bletchley and Bedford, which forms part of its London Northwestern Railway business unit. The Abellio-led franchise operator ordered the three two-car units from Vivarail to provide extra capacity
Stadler Wins Contract for Ottawa Trillium Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has won a contract to deliver seven four-car multiple units for Ottawa. Stadler will adapt these trains, based on its FLIRT platform, to the city’s harsh climate. This contract for the Trillium Line trains is Stadler’s second Canadian project. The company is also manufacturing panoramic carriages
Tipping wagons expand UWC range Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20190 RUSSIA: United Wagon Co is expanding its range with the development of two side tipping wagons for the transport and automated discharge of aggregates and ore. The wagons were designed by UWC’s All-Union Research & Development Centre for Transportation Technology and are currently undergoing certification, ahead of the planned start of
Industry Insider Week 16 – 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider for 15–19 April 2019: Rolling Stock The RRX train, a Siemens Desiro HC, at InnoTrans 2018 © Railway-News RRX Train – a Siemens Mobility Desiro HC – a Success Project Partners of the RRX train, which
World rolling stock market – April 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20190 Australia: The NSW government has awarded the RailConnect consortium of Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and UGL Rail a A$130m contract to supply a further 42 double-deck EMUs cars, taking its New Intercity Fleet order to a total of 554 vehicles. This will enable peak services on the South Coast
Gertrude leaves Wales to join Leighton Buzzard fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20190 The Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T Gertrude (AB1578/1918) was relocated from Welsh Highland Heritage Railway to Leighton Buzzard Railway in late-February. Sarah Westmacott on the footplate of her Andrew Barclay 0-6-0T Gertrude following its arrival at Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Page’s Park on February 26. Credit: CHRIS WRIGHT Gertrude is a sister loco to
Lantal Posts Robust Sales Growth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 Despite the difficult competitive situation last year, Lantal was able to generate consolidated sales of CHF 105.1 million. This corresponds to a gain of 15.4% versus the prior year. The main growth contributors were the aviation and the ground transportation segments as well as Parts & Services. This positively reflects last
Amtrak Increases Acela Express Services on NEC Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 In the run-up to the new Acela Express fleet entering service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in 2021, Amtrak is increasing the number of services between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C. Effective as of 4 May 2019, Amtrak will run an additional trip each way between these major conurbations on
Firm orders for Hybrid PowerPacks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 EUROPE: Contracts have been signed for Rolls-Royce to supply nine MTU Hybrid PowerPacks to Ireland’s Iarnród Éireann and four to UK leasing company Porterbrook. The firm orders announced on April 16 follows letters of intent announced at InnoTrans 2018. The Hybrid PowerPacks are to be delivered between May 2020 and the end
RSBN Franchise Goes to NordWestBahn Again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 Germany – NordWestBahn, a TOC that is part of Transdev Group, has succeeded in the Europe-wide tender process. It is the successful bidder for the Regional S-Bahn Bremen/Niedersachsen franchise and will now continue to run services on the line until December 2036. NordWestBahn started running services on the 270km RSBN
Capricorn EMU unveiled by Rhätische Bahn and Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Rhätische Bahn’s first Capricorn electric multiple-unit was unveiled at Stadler’s Altenrhein factory on April 15. The metre-gauge EMUs are branded with the Romansh name for the Alpine ibex which appears on the arms of canton Graubünden. They are scheduled to be delivered in 2019-22. The SFr361m order for 36 four-car EMUs
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
Rolling Railway Maintenance to a Digital Destination Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 In the rail industry time is valuable currency. SKF’s latest digital innovation is proven to extend maintenance levels and keep rolling stock rolling as much as possible. Condition-based maintenance (CBM), which involves measuring and monitoring parameters such as vibration and temperature to spot anomalies at an early stage, has been applied for
NordWestBahn retains Niedersachsen contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 GERMANY: Transdev-owned incumbent NordWestBahn has been confirmed as the winner of the next contract to operate Regio-S-Bahn Bremen/Niedersachsen passenger services, following an international tender called by the two Länder. The contract runs from December 2021 until December 2036. It covers routes: RS1: Bremen-Farge – Bremen Hbf – Verden/Aller; RS2: Bremerhaven-Lehe –
Brisbane Cross River contractors selected Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The Queensland government’s Cross River Rail Delivery Authority has selected preferred bidders for the three main works packages to build and equip Brisbane’s A$5·4bn cross-city rail link. Enabling works are already underway for the 10·2 km line linking Bowen Hills with Dutton Park, and major construction is expected to get underway
ROREXS Rail Loading Unit Adapts to Customer Needs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 How do you integrate a new loading system into the existing fleets of various network operators? In close cooperation […] The post ROREXS Rail Loading Unit Adapts to Customer Needs appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/robel-rorexs-rail-loading-unit/
Léman Express cross-border EMU unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 EUROPE: The first completed electric multiple-unit for the future Léman Express cross-border regional passenger service between Genève in Switzerland and destinations in France was unveiled at Alstom’s Reichshoffen factory on April 10. SNCF has ordered 17 EMUs from Alstom’s Coradia Polyvalent family, known as Régiolis by the operator. The order was
Metrans orders Vectron locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 EUROPE: Hamburger Hafen & Logistik subsidiary Metrans has awarded Siemens Mobility a contract to supply 10 Vectron MS locomotives for use on cross-border freight service in central and eastern Europe. The order announced on April 10 includes the 900th Vectron to be sold. Deliveries from Siemens Mobility’s München–Allach factory are scheduled
1501 and Barclay heading to west country for golden celebration gala Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 Outside-cylindered Hawksworth pannier No. 1501 will make its first visit to the South Devon Railway as this issue of The RM goes on sale to take part in the line’s April 6-14 Golden Anniversary Gala. The presence of the Severn Valley Railway-based ‘15XX’ 0-6-0PT will offer a second chance to see
Bimode and hydrogen trains as Abellio wins next East Midlands franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport named Abellio as the winner of the next East Midlands passenger franchise on April 10. Formal award is subject to a regulatory standstill period. The contract is due to begin on August 18 2019 and run until at least August 22 2027. The franchisee is to
Ghana eastern line concession agreed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 GHANA: A US$2·2bn build-operate-transfer concession agreement for the 340 km Accra – Achimota – Koforidua – Bososo – Boankra – Kumasi railway project was signed by the Ministry of Railway Development and Ghana European Railway Consortium on April 4. The agreement must now be approved by the cabinet and parliament. GERC
Access all areas? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Ben Jones looks at the thorny issue of open access in the UK and Europe, its successes and failures, and the arguments for and against. ASK someone for their views on open access passenger operations and the response will give you a pretty good idea where they stand on the much
Feature | Access all areas? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Ben Jones looks at the thorny issue of open access in the UK and Europe, its successes and failures, and the arguments for and against. Grand Central was set up by open access specialist Alliance Rail, but is now part of the Arriva/Deutsche Bahn empire. It operates a fleet of 10
Complexity and skills shortage still hampering Crossrail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 A POSSIBLE opening date for Crossrail under central London could be announced by the end of the month, according to chief executive Mark Wild. However, he is warning that progress continues to be hampered by several problems, including a shortage of skills among contractors as well as software issues and a
ENR orders 160 km/h Talgo trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 EGYPT: Egyptian National Railways has selected Talgo to supply and maintain a fleet of six 160 km/h trainsets at a total cost of around €158m, the manufacturer announced on April 7. Intended to operate inter-city services on ENR’s principal routes linking Alexandria, Cairo and Aswan, the trains will be formed of 14
DB stops accepting ICE4 trains after welding issues discovered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn has stopped accepting deliveries of new ICE4 trainsets, after it emerged that bodyshell welding had not been carried out as prescribed. Siemens Mobility is the general contractor for the ICE4 fleet under framework contract awarded in May 2011, with subcontractor Bombardier Transportation responsible around 30% of the overall
On This Day | 20 years ago… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 Taken from our huge The Railway Magazine archive, check out what happened in world of railways in April, 20 years ago! 20 years ago: An eye-opening sight as Metro-Vick ‘A’ class No. A39, finished in the silver livery used by CIÉ in the 1950s, waits at Rosslare Europort to return to
Passenger numbers rise on Virgin West Coast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 VIRGIN Trains has reported a rise of almost a third in the number of passengers travelling between London and Glasgow over the past six years. The operator, 49 per cent of which is owned by Stagecoach, eased peak restrictions on Fridays last November. Virgin said nearly 2,000 people are now travelling daily