Malaysia Airlines Partners with SNCF Voyageurs to Enhance Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20260 Malaysia Airlines has unveiled a new codeshare partnership with SNCF Voyageurs which will seek to enable seamless rail and air connectivity between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and 28 railway destinations across France. Offered under SNCF Voyageurs’ TRAIN + AIR Product; the partnership will offer integrated air and rail services
TGV-M Receives ERA Market Authorisation Ahead of Passenger Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 The new TGV-M high-speed train has received market authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), clearing one of the final regulatory stages before entering commercial service in France later this year. The approval confirms that the train complies with European safety and interoperability standards following an assessment process involving
Alstom and CAF Present New MI20 Train for Paris RER B Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 The new MI20 train, which is due to enter service on the Paris RER B line by the end of 2028, made its first public appearance on 7 May 2026 at Alstom and CAF’s manufacturing site in Hauts-de-France. The train will be operated jointly by RATP and SNCF on behalf of
France: Alstom Commissions First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System in Montbard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 Alstom has announced the successful commission of the new-generation ARGOS computerised interlocking system at a site in Montbard, near Dijon, France. This first deployment has been carried out in collaboration with SNCF Réseau, and represents a major shift in signalling systems towards more digital, integrated and industrially scalable solutions. Both companies have
European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20260 European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris – Brussels – Berlin night train, with the first successful journey having departed the Gare du Nord in Paris on Thursday 26 March and arrived at Berlin Hauptbahnhof the following morning. The event drew guests from across the rail sector, public institutions, and
Trenitalia France to Construct New Maintenance Hub in Paris Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20260 Trenitalia France has announced the signing of a new 35-year lease agreement with SNCF Réseau for the construction of a new maintenance hub catering to high-speed trains in Maisons-Alfort Pompadour, Îlede-France. The facility, which is expected to cost more than 80 million EUR, is slated to be open by the end
France: New Tram Line B and BRT Line D Commence Service in Brest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 The French city of Brest has inaugurated a second tramway line and a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service, with both networks designed by SYSTRA. Tram Line B and BRT Line D were delivered under the project titled My Network Is Expanding, overseen by Brest métropole aménagement. Project management was carried
Pandrol France Celebrates Latest Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20260 Pandrol France Celebrates Latest Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating. Pandrol France, a global leader in designing, installing and maintaining railway infrastructure, has been awarded a Gold Medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability ratings for the fifth consecutive year. Pandrol France achieved an impressive score of 79/100, placing Pandrol amongst the top five per cent of sustainable businesses
Alstom to Provide 15 Additional Avelia Horizon Trains to SNCF Voyageurs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20260 SNCF Voyageurs’ Board of Directors has approved an additional order for a set of 15 new-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains (known in France as TGV) from Alstom. The order is worth 600 million EUR, with deliveries expected to commence in 2029. The trains are expected to be delivered starting in 2029 ©
CAF to Supply 10 Additional Régiolis Trains to SNCF Voyageurs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 CAF is set supply an additional set of ten Régiolis regional trains to SNCF Voyageurs for operation in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France. The order has been valued at around 80 million EUR, and will see the design and assembly of all units carried out at CAF’s Reichshoffen plant whilst
Frauscher Announces Leadership Transition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Mayank Tripathi Assumes Role as Vice President & General Manager Following Michael Thiel’s 15-Year Tenure St. Marienkirchen, 14 January 2026 – Frauscher Sensor Technology announced today that Mayank Tripathi has assumed the position of Vice President & General Manager, effective 1 January 2026. Michael Thiel concluded his remarkable 15-year tenure as Frauscher
Hitachi Rail to Supply Ticketing System for Île-de-France Mobilités’ Cable 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20260 Hitachi Rail is set to provide the entire ticketing system for Île-de-France Mobilités’ new Cable 1 light rail line, the first urban cable car in its system. The company will work with EASIER to provide the overall system, with the latter set to supply around 60 access gates spread across the
FS Group and Certares Partner on High-Speed Rail Growth in UK and Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 29, 20250 FS Group and Certares have signed a strategic partnership aimed at supporting the development of international high-speed rail services in Europe. The agreement was announced in Paris on 29 December 2025 and provides for the creation of a joint venture alongside a targeted investment in Trenitalia France. Frecciarossa © FS Group The partnership is
CAF to Supply 22 Regional Trains for Services in Southern France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20250 CAF has secured a contract in France valued at approximately 250 million EUR for the supply of 22 Régiolis regional trains to SNCF Voyageurs. The units will operate in Région Sud (Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) and will expand the existing fleet of 17 trains already in service in the region. CAF to supply 22
Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs Provide TGV-M Project Update for 2026 Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20250 Alstom, together with SNCF Voyageurs, has sent the TGV-M for official approval to the European Railways Agency. This marks the project’s transition into the final phase of regulatory approval. The TGV-M, a next-generation high-speed train, is scheduled for entry into service on 1 July 2026. Alstom has confirmed that its teams
Valentin Reyjal Appointed Vice President of the Rail Simulation Business Line at Sogeclair Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20250 SOGECLAIR, supplier of innovative solutions for more efficient and safer mobility, announces the appointment of Valentin Reyjal as Vice President of the Rail Simulation Business Line. Valentin Reyjal © Sogeclair Holding a Specialised Master’s degree in Innovation and Transformation from CentraleSupélec, a Master’s degree in IT Engineering from EPITECH, and a diploma in
Siemens to Automate Systems for Paris Metro Line 13 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 Siemens Mobility has secured a contract to deliver a new Automatic Train Operation System for Paris Metro Line 13. The contract, which was awarded by RATP, forms part of a project to transform one of the city’s busiest metro lines utilising Siemens Mobility’s CBTC GoA4 technology, which will allow for fully
Siemens to Automate Systems for Paris Metro Line 13 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 Siemens Mobility has secured a contract to deliver a new Automatic Train Operation System for Paris Metro Line 13. The contract, which was awarded by RATP, forms part of a project to transform one of the city’s busiest metro lines utilising Siemens Mobility’s CBTC GoA4 technology, which will allow for fully
Siemens to Automate Systems for Paris Metro Line 13 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 Siemens Mobility has secured a contract to deliver a new Automatic Train Operation System for Paris Metro Line 13. The contract, which was awarded by RATP, forms part of a project to transform one of the city’s busiest metro lines utilising Siemens Mobility’s CBTC GoA4 technology, which will allow for fully
Alstom to Supply 26 Automatic Metro Trains for SYTRAL Mobilités Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 Alstom is set to supply SYTRAL Mobilités with 26 new-generation automatic metros worth 145 million EUR. In addition, the company will also upgrade systems and automation on line D of Lyon’s metro for 158 million EUR as part of a complete overhaul of the network. The exterior of the new MPL25 trainsets
CAF to Supply 14 Coradia Polyvalent Trains for Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20250 CAF has secured a new contract for the delivery of 14 Coradia Polyvalent regional trains for operation in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The contract has been awarded as a result of agreements currently in place between Alstom and CAF following the latter’s acquisition of the Reichshoffen plant in 2022, and will see
France: CAF Secures Order of 38 Urbos Trams for SMMAG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20250 CAF has been awarded a new contract for the supply of 38 Urbos trams for the Grenoble Area Mobility Union (SMMAG). The contract includes the option to expand the initial order with up to nine additional trams. The contract includes an option to secure up to nine additional trams © CAF The units will
France: CAF Secures Order of 38 Urbos Trams for SMMAG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20250 CAF has been awarded a new contract for the supply of 38 Urbos trams for the Grenoble Area Mobility Union (SMMAG). The contract includes the option to expand the initial order with up to nine additional trams. The contract includes an option to secure up to nine additional trams © CAF The units will
France: Alstom’s Omneo Trains Debut on ZOU! Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20250 Alstom’s new Omneo trains have begun commercial service on the ZOU! line between Marseille, Toulon and Nice in the South of France. The new units were officially launched on 30 June with Renaud Muselier, President of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region and Deputy Chairman of Régions de France, and Thierry Mallet, Chairman
Alstom to Deliver 96 Additional RER NG Trains in Île-de-France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20250 Alstom has confirmed an order for 96 additional RER New Generation (RER NG) trains to be delivered to SNCF Voyageurs for operation on the RER D line. The order, worth approximately 1.7 billion EUR and financed entirely by Île-de-France Mobilités, follows a vote by the authority’s board in April 2025. RER NG
Alstom Delivers First Train for Grand Paris Express Line 18 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20250 On 17 June 2025, the Société des grands projets, Île-de-France Mobilités, and Alstom formally presented the first metro train for Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express, following its delivery to the Palaiseau operations centre. This milestone signals the start of the testing phase ahead of the partial opening of the
SYSTRA to Support New High-Speed Rail Line in South-West France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20250 SYSTRA France has been appointed by SNCF Réseau to provide general and technical project management assistance for the New South-West Line (Ligne Nouvelle Sud-Ouest, LNSO), a major high-speed rail development linking Bordeaux with Toulouse and Dax. Awarded by the GPSO Agency, the nine-year contract will see SYSTRA involved in all phases
Stadler Delivers First Train for Mont Blanc Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Stadler has completed the delivery of the first of seven metre-gauge trains for Transports de Martigny et Règions (TMR) and the French state railway, SNCF. The units, which were assembled in Bussnang, Thurgau, are set to be introduced into passenger service on the Mont Blanc Express route between Martigny (CH) and
First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System Commissioned in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 The first ARGOS Digital Interlocking System has been officially commissioned on SNCF Réseau’s French national rail network by the HR/EQUANS/SNIC consortium, led by Hitachi Rail. This milestone marks the beginning of a broader roll-out under the ARGOS programme, initiated by SNCF Réseau to upgrade and digitalise its signalling infrastructure. Hitachi Rail Consortium
Stadler to Deliver Hybrid Trains in Southern France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 Stadler has signed a contract with Région Sud to supply eight customised hybrid multiple units for Chemins de fer de Provence (CP). The two-car trains are being built for CP’s metre-gauge network, which runs between Nice and Digne-les-Bains. The new fleet will replace older diesel units currently in use on the
FS Group Plans High-Speed Rail Link Between Paris and London by 2029 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Italian transport operator FS Group has confirmed plans to launch a new high-speed rail service between Paris and London by 2029. The initiative forms part of the company’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan and is supported by an investment of 1 billion EUR. FS Group states that the planned service will provide an additional
Alstom to Invest €150 Million into French Production Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 Alstom has announced an investment plan of over 150 million EUR for its French production sites. The decision has been made in order to meet growing demands of both the French and international rail market, with the company noting an uptick in interest for very-high speed trains A welder works on the
FS Group Resumes Frecciarossa Milan-Paris High-Speed Train Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 The Frecciarossa Milan-Paris service, suspended since August 2023 due to a landslide in the Maurienne Valley has now resumed operations. FS Group’s high-speed train provides a service across the Alps, reaching the French capital in approximately seven hours. In 7 hours the FS Group train connects France and Italy © FS Group Two Frecciarossa
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
Alstom Delivers First Five Léman Express Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 SNCF has received the first five Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains from Alstom. Delivered to the SNCF Technicentre in Annemasse, these trains will operate on the CEVA railway line between France and Switzerland around the south of Lake Geneva. Alstom says it will start delivering five trains a month between
From the archive: Last of the Giants – SNCF CC72000 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Late August saw the final regular workings of France’s most powerful diesel locomotives. Ben Jones looks back at their varied career. AFTER the devastation of the Second World War, the railways of France recovered quickly during the 1950s. Electrification was a priority, with most of the major routes
Filling the intermodal information gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20190 EUROPE: Intermodal freight company Kombiverkehr is piloting Train Monitor, which provides real-time information on the location and punctuality of its services operating within Germany and from Germany to Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Poland. This includes the estimated time when
Rail sawing and drilling machine installed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 FRANCE: Geismar has supplied an automated carbide rail sawing and drilling machine for SNCF’s rail centre of excellence at Saulon in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the only workshop in France with a production line dedicated to short rails. The machine can be used to undertake precise cutting and drilling operations on rails between 3
Industry Insider Week 32 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 32 for 05–09 August 2019: Rolling Stock Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples The City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, has awarded the Spanish company
CAF Wins 120 Million Euro European Signalling Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 CAF has won signalling contracts worth more than 120 million euros (134.48 million USD) for Spain, Slovenia and Bulgaria. High-speed train in Spain © Kabelleger / David Gubler under licence CAF Signalling Contract Details for Spain The contract covers the supply of the safety installations for the Nudo de La Encina-Xátiva-Valencia section
Alstom to supply 10 EMUs to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 FRANCE: Alstom is to supply the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region with a further 10 four-car Coradia Polyvalent multi-system electric multiple-units for €70m. The region has previously ordered 17 similar units which are scheduled to enter service on the cross-border Léman Express route to Switzerland in mid-December 2019. The latest batch is scheduled to be
Alstom to Provide Trains for the CDG Express in Paris Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Alstom has been chosen to manufacture 13 trains for the Hello Paris consortium – a joint venture between Keolis and RATP Group – which will operate the Charles de Gaulle Express (CDG Express), which will run between Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport when it opens in 2025. An Alstom Coradia
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
CDG Express trains ordered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 FRANCE: The Hello Paris consortium selected to operate the CDG Express airport rail link has ordered 13 electric multiple-units to run the service at a cost of €160m, Alstom confirmed on August 1. CDG Express will run for 32 km between Paris-Est and Charles-de-Gaulle airport Terminal 2, using a mix of new
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region Orders Additional Coradia Polyvalent Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 Alstom has welcomed the opportunity to supply 10 additional Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains to the French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The order is worth approximately 70 Million (EUR). Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express © Markus Eigenheer under license Suburban Style The new Coradia Polyvalent trains will benefit from seven doors on each side, a large
Robel takes stake in Vogel & Plötscher Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 GERMANY: Track maintenance plant supplier Robel has taken a majority stake in Vogel & Plötscher GmbH, which specialises in track measurement systems and electric drives. Based at Breisach in Baden-Württemberg, Vogel & Plötscher will continue to trade as an independent business following the acquisition of a 70% stake in it by
Ridership surge prompts SNCF to order more TGVs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 FRANCE: SNCF Mobilités announced an order for 12 double-deck TGVs on July 31 as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Branded TGV Océane by the operator, the Avelia Euroduplex trainsets are to be supplied by Alstom for use on routes between Paris and Metz and Nancy in eastern France, and from
Alstom to Supply 5 Additional Trains to Occitanie Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 The French regions of Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée have placed an order for an additional 5 Coradia Polyvalent trains from Alstom. Alstom Coradia Polyvalent train for Régiolis © Alstom The order is worth approximately 30 million euros (27.46 million GBP / 33.45 million USD). The region previously ordered 46 Coradia Polyvalent trains for
Port of Barcelona rail motorway terminal agreed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPAIN: An agreement to build and operate a rail motorway terminal in the Port of Barcelona has been signed by the government of Catalunya and SNCF subsidiary VIIA. The terminal will be open to any operator, offering capacity to accommodate eight trains per day carrying unaccompanied lorry trailers to and from
Inauguration for Alstom Citadis X05 Tram for Caen la Mer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Alstom’s latest Citadis X05 tram is now running on three new lines in Caen la Mer, in France’s Normandy region. Rendering of a Citadis X05 tram © Alstom Alstom Citadis X05 Features This 5-car tram measures 33 metres in length with six double doors on each side. The total capacity per tram is more
29 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Maynard returns to DfT PAUL Maynard has returned to the DfT as a transport minister, as part of Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle. Grant Shapps had already returned to the Department as the new transport secretary, replacing Chris Grayling. Other new arrivals as ministers at the DfT are Chris Heaton-Harris (replacing Michael Ellis),
FlixTrain raises funding for expansion in France and Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: FlixMobility has completed a Series F funding round co-led by growth equity firms TCV and Permira, with long-time investor HV Holtzbrinck Ventures also participating through a joint investment with the European Investment Bank. In the rail sector, the company plans to use the equity raised to support the growth of
The death of Sir Nigel Gresley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 The death of Sir Nigel Gresley at Hertford on April 5, deprives the railway mechanical engineering profession of one of its most distinguished personalities, and one whose career has no parallel in the locomotive history of this country. For nearly 30 years he held the chief executive position on the
‘Drone train’ completes first trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 FRANCE: National operator SNCF has successfully tested a remotely-controlled train over a distance of 4 km in the Paris suburbs. Representing a key stage in SNCF’s programme to develop automated operations, the ‘drone train’ ran from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges to Juvisy and was driven from a control centre established at Vigneux-sur-Seine. Describing the test
RENFE seeks to take on the TGV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20190 FRANCE: On July 1, RENFE Operadora confirmed its intention to enter the French high speed passenger market, saying it had lodged the relevant applications with regulator Arafer, safety authority EPSF and infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau. The Spanish national operator would compete with incumbent SNCF on high speed routes initially using a
France: Sqills and SNCF TER Transform Rail Travel for Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 Sqills, along with its partner Wiremind, has been chosen to be the new partner of SNCF TER (Regional rail) to deliver the proven S3 Passenger SaaS solution for reservation. Coupled with the CAYZN revenue management solution, this will provide a new range of services to TER passengers travelling between regional
Alstom to Equip Harsco Rail Vehicles for SBB with ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 Alstom will install its ATLAS 200 Baseline 3 ETCS system on eleven Harsco Rail Europe maintenance vehicles for Schweizerische Bundesbahnen (SBB). The works should be completed by the end of next year. SBB will then deploy the vehicles on its network in Switzerland. Harsco Rail vehicles for SBB to be equipped
Trenitalia prepares for Paris – Milano launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 EUROPE: The first of five ETR1000 high speed trainsets being modified to operate Trenitalia’s planned open access service between Milano and Paris is expected to begin test running in France next month, following the completion of retrofitting work. The trainsets are being fitted with TVM cab signalling and KVB automatic train
Brussels: STIB Buys Additional 30 FLEXITY Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 FLEXITY tram for Brussels © Bombardier Transportation This order is part of a framework agreement that the two parties signed in April 2018. The framework contract covered a maximum of 175 trams. The initial order STIB placed (also in April 2018) was for 60 trams. This current order is worth around 67 million
Brussels: STIB Buys Additional 30 FLEXITY Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 FLEXITY tram for Brussels © Bombardier Transportation This order is part of a framework agreement that the two parties signed in April 2018. The framework contract covered a maximum of 175 trams. The initial order STIB placed (also in April 2018) was for 60 trams. This current order is worth around 67 million
Ferrocarril Central modernisation project gets underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 URUGUAY: Passenger services in the Montevideo area and freight services from the capital to the north are to be suspended for at least two years from June 15, following the official launch in May of the Ferrocarril Central project to modernise the 273 km Montevideo – Paso de los Toros line. The
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
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
ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 Following the adoption of the 4th Railway Package in May 2016, the ERA will get new powers starting 16 June 2019, following a three-year transposition period for Member States. The ‘technical pillar’ of the Fourth Railway Package gives the ERA a key role in making sure that European railway legislation
Siemens Mobility Joins Competition to Win HS2 Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 HS2 train design as submitted by Siemens Mobility Ltd © Siemens Siemens Mobility’s Experience in the High-Speed Sector Siemens wanted to highlight its experience in the high-speed sector for both rolling stock and infrastructure. It said its Velaro platform was used in several countries, such as Spain, China, Russia, Germany, France and
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
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
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the
Record Jack Numbers Boost Mechan Order Book Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, is enjoying record-breaking demand for its flagship lifting jacks, securing orders for more than 160 already this year. Most of the jacks specified so far are being built by the Sheffield-based manufacturer for UK rail depots, although sets will also be heading to France and New
Borne backs early extension of Rhin-Rhône high speed line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 FRANCE: Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne has agreed to ‘look again’ at the timescale for completing the second phase of the LGV Rhin-Rhône high speed line, serving Dijon and Mulhouse. LGV Rhin-Rhône opened with the December 2011 timetable change, covering an initial 140 route-km between Auxonne, east of Dijon, and Petit-Croix, southeast of
Alstom Delivers First MP16 Metro Train for Lyon metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 Alstom has delivered the first MP16 train that will run on Line B of the Lyon Metro. Following its arrival at the La Poudrette depot on 25 April. This train has been put through over five months of testing in Valenciennes. During that time it completed 5,000km. Now, this first
Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 On 21 May the European Union Committee from the House of Lords published its report entitled ‘Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport‘. Crossrail is one of the major rail infrastructure projects in the UK © Network Rail The UK rail network connects with the EU at two points: via the Fixed
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
TCCA’s 21st CCW Event Set to Bring the Critical Communications World Together in Kuala Lumpur Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 Critical Communications World (CCW), the leading conference and exhibition dedicated to connecting critical communications professionals, will take place from 18th – 20th June in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Malaysia’s Sapura Group. Registration for the event is now open. Produced by TCCA, CCW is the leading event for all stakeholders in mission-critical
Five Additional Coradia Polyvalent Trains for Région Sud Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 France – the Région Sud has ordered five further Coradia Polyvalent (Régiolis) trains from Alstom. The contract for these regional trains is worth around 32 million euros (36 million USD). Alstom will then deliver the units between late 2020 and early 2021. The Région Sud already operates ten Coradia Polyvalent trains.
Industry Insider Week 19 – 11 Must Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 19 for 06–10 May 2019: Stadler train for BLS © Stadler Events Deutsche Bahn celebrates Europe Day 2019 by illuminating Berlin Central Station in the EU flag © DB AG / Oliver Lang Deutsche Bahn
PACA orders electro-diesel multiple-units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 FRANCE: Acting on behalf of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, SNCF Mobilités has awarded Alstom a €32m contract to supply five four-car Coradia Polyvalent electro-diesel multiple-units. The regional units to be delivered between the end of 2020 and early 2021 will have 214 seats with individual reading lights and power sockets, as
SNCF business to invest in start-ups Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 FRANCE: SNCF is to establish a subsidiary branded 574 Investments to manage its involvement with technology start-ups. The name refers to the 2007 world rail speed record set by a modified TGV. SNCF has already invested in four funds dedicated to supporting young technology companies, but 574 Investments will be a vehicle
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté orders Alstom EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20190 FRANCE: Alstom has been awarded a €170m firm order to supply 16 six-car Coradia Polyvalent multiple-units to the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The latest contract announced on May 10 is the first for this six-car electric variant of the Cordia Polyvalent family. The EMUs will have 355 seats, with the ‘inter-city style’ interior
Noah’s Train Promoting Modal Shift to Rail Reaches Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20190 The freight train ‘Noah’s Train’ has reached Italy on its journey to promote rail freight transport as a more environmentally friendly option over road. Noah’s Train encourages a modal shift from road to rail for freight in order to reduce the environmental impact of freight © Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver
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
21 Nations in 8th European TramDriver Championship Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Brussels – On Saturday, 4 May, tram drivers from all over the European continent will come together in the Belgian capital to demonstrate their skills and find out who’s best. The European TramDriver Competition coincides with the 150th anniversary celebrations of Brussels’s tramways on 5 May. A tram in Brussels ©
London – Bordeaux high speed rail service ‘blueprint’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 EUROPE: A ‘blueprint’ for the operation of direct high speed services to and from London was presented to the Mayor of Bordeaux and the President of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region on April 29. The proposals are being developed jointly by HS1 Ltd, which manages the high speed line between London and the
Direct Rail Link between London and Bordeaux Closer than Ever Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 Plans for a direct rail link between London and Bordeaux, bypassing Paris and avoiding passport checks in the French capital, are progressing well. Once established, it could benefit 1.2 million travellers and bring journey times down to 5 hours by 2022. Eurostar currently operates passenger services between London and continental Europe
RDG proposes arms-length body to oversee UK rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 UK: Greater accountability to rail users and devolved authorities is envisaged under proposals from the Rail Delivery Group published on April 30, along with the establishment of an ‘independent national organising body’ to co-ordinate and oversee the entire rail sector. Unveiling its proposals to the Williams Rail Review, which has been
Mechan Celebrates Half a Century Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 UK rail maintenance equipment specialist Mechan has kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations with a donation of £5,000 to a much-loved local charity. The Sheffield manufacturer handed over the proceeds of its fundraising to the city’s Children’s Hospital at a recent open day to mark its half century. Alison Riley from The
Hauts-de-France starts regional tendering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 FRANCE: Proposals to tender the operation of regional passenger services in Hauts-de-France from the end of 2022 were unveiled by the regional council on April 23. Following the lead set by Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur last month, the region is planning to open up local rail services to competition in line with domestic
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
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
Vossloh signs turnout framework deals worth €100m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 EUROPE: Vossloh has agreed multi-year framework deals for the supply of turnout components to Sweden and Italy. The agreement with Swedish transport agency Trafikverket runs for four years and has two options each for extensions of two years, which could take the total value to more than €75m. The components are
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
Track Warning Systems – The perfect solution to increase safety on railway worksites Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 Each railway worksite is different – our flexible and modular automatic track warning systems are approved for service in France and offers you the best solution for a safe worksite. Regular maintenance of the railway track is indispensable to assure safe and punctual train operations. Often it is not possible to get
Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider […] The post Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/industry-insider-week-15-2019/
Alstom Coradia Polyvalent for Léman Express Unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 Alstom and representatives of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region unveiled the first finished commuter Léman Express commuter train for the cross-border […] The post Alstom Coradia Polyvalent for Léman Express Unveiled appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/alstom-coradia-polyvalent-leman-express/
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
Dual fuel locomotive on test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 LATVIA: The prototype conversion of a ČME3 diesel shunting locomotive to dual-fuel gas operation has attracted international interest, with representatives of French gas supplier GRDF and the city of Lille recently visiting Riga to see the loco in action. National railway LDz and Riga-based DiGAS launched the pilot project two years
Industry Insider Week 14 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider […] The post Industry Insider Week 14 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/industry-insider-week-14-2019/
Customs buildings handed over as Eurotunnel prepares for Brexit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 FRANCE: On April 4 Eurotunnel officially handed over to the French authorities buildings intended for customs, veterinary and phytosanitary inspection services. The Douane-SIVEP control centre will be open 24/7 for Ministry of Agriculture officials and customs officers. It provides nine unloading docks, a refrigerated storage area, 100 parking spaces for lorries
Alstom Unveils Highest-Capacity Welding Robot in the Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 Alstom has revealed its high-capacity welding robot at its Le Creusot site. In fact, Alstom says it’s the highest-capacity […] The post Alstom Unveils Highest-Capacity Welding Robot in the Rail Industry appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/alstom-high-capacity-welding-robot/
Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 Alstom has announced it will supply 23 three-car metro trains for lines 16 and 17 of the Grand Paris […] The post Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/ile-de-france-mobilites-order-23-trains-for-the-grand-paris-express/