Greece: Port of Thessaloniki Signs Rail Transport Agreement for Southeastern Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 The Port of Thessaloniki has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hellenic Train and Bulgarian State Railways (BDZ) to improve rail freight connectivity and support intermodal transport across Southeastern Europe. The agreement sets out a framework for cooperation to develop a rail cargo corridor centred on the Port of Thessaloniki.
ZSSK CARGO to Provide First-Mile Logistics for Volvo Cars Plant in Slovakia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20260 ZSSK CARGO has been awarded a tender to supply first-mile rail logistics for a new Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Valaliky. The plant, which is situated near Košice in Slovakia, is scheduled to begin full commercial operation in mid-2027. The new manufacturing plant will begin operations in mid-2027 © Finn Møller/ZSSK CARGO ZSSK Cargo
Freight Traffic: Highest Quality for the Toughest Conditions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 Growing demand and extreme conditions characterize freight and heavy transport by rail – hard work for the equipment. In this interview, Brent Duffner, Vice President Turnout Technology at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, provides exciting insights into voestalpine Railway Systems’ expertise in turnout systems for heavy-duty applications. Brent, what does it mean for voestalpine Railway Systems to be a system provider—especially for turnout systems in freight transport? Brent Duffner, Vice
2026 Freight Railcar Parts Forecast: Key Market Trends and What to Expect Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20250 A New Era for Freight Rail The rail sector is on the brink of a pivotal year. Modernisation, automation, and the optimization of supply chains continue to fundamentally reshape rail operations. This shift is creating new dynamics within the industry, particularly for suppliers and manufacturers of essential components. Looking ahead, the
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Completes First Belgian Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20250 The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has officially begun operating in Belgium following the receipt of the required single safety certificate for the Netherlands, Belgium, and the German border region from the European Railway Agency (ERA). As a result; RCG has now completed its very-first operation within the country, with its
Port of Antwerp-Bruges Unveils New Direct Rail Freight Links Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20250 The Port of Antwerp-Bruges has announced an expansion of its rail network with the introduction of three new connections. The new rail links provide Antwerp with new freight connections to Widnau and Frenkendorf, Zeebrugge with new connections to Mannheim and Chengdu with new connections to Antwerp. Operators have had access to direct
Optimizing Rail Networks: Traffic Flow and Route Management Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20250 Discover how smart technology and real-time data are transforming rail traffic and route optimization for faster, more efficient freight movement. In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, rail networks play a critical role in moving freight across vast distances efficiently. But as freight volumes increase and infrastructure ages, rail systems are under
Wi-Fi for Freight Rail: Boosting Efficiency with Modern Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20250 Connectivity is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity, particularly in industries like freight rail where operations span vast geographic areas and involve countless moving parts. For freight rail companies to remain competitive, they must adopt innovative technologies that enable real-time communication and data sharing. One such technology is Wi-Fi,
Managing the Rail Car Lifecycle: Tips for Cost Optimization Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20250 Rail cars are long-term assets that play a critical role in the transportation of goods across the country. However, their substantial initial investment and ongoing maintenance costs can make managing the rail car lifecycle a complex challenge. Effective rail car lifecycle management involves striking a balance between prolonging their useful life
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Seek to Create US Transcontinental Railroad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern have announced a proposed merger to form the United States’ first coast-to-coast freight railway. The transaction, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval, would connect more than 50,000 miles of rail across 43 states and link around 100 ports across North America. Under the deal, Union Pacific will
Railcar Component Repair: Tips to Save Time and Costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 Railway operators, maintenance technicians, and logistics managers know that maintaining an efficient fleet of railcars is no small challenge. The complexities of diagnosing and repairing railcar components can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, it’s possible to save both time and money—ensuring your railcars remain safe, reliable, and ready to
Extending Railcar Life Expectancy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20250 Railway-News speaks to Matt Mayse, Inside Sales Lead and Bryan Beier, Director of Sales and Business Development at COMET Industries, about how the company’s refurbishing services are helping railcar operators extend the life of their fleets and meet industry regulations. COMET Welder works to recondition a railcar bolster © COMET Industries Railway-News: For
Proven Strategies for Effective Railcar Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20250 Q: What is railcar maintenance, and why is it important?A: Railcar maintenance involves the regular inspection, service, and repair of railcars to ensure they operate safely and efficiently. It is crucial because railcars endure extensive wear and tear from transporting heavy loads and travelling long distances. Proper maintenance extends the
Sustainability That Works: Reconditioning Rail Components for Long-Term Value Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20250 Sustainability doesn’t have to mean reinventing the wheel. In the rail industry, it often looks like something we’ve already been doing for decades: making things last. At COMET, sustainability is about smart, efficient choices—like reconditioning high-quality rail components instead of replacing them outright. It’s a practice rooted in performance, reliability, and
Enhancing Rail Communication Systems: Best Practices and Innovations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20250 Communication Is the Backbone of Freight Rail For those who work in freight rail every day, rail communication systems aren’t just infrastructure; they’re critical tools for managing daily operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining uptime across the network. As freight demands rise and systems age, investing in stronger, smarter communication technologies is
UK: First Freight Service Runs on East West Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The East West Rail line has seen its inaugural freight service as part of the implementation of a new strategic rail freight interchange in Northampton. The first of its kind to travel along the line, the freight service from Didcot entered the new infrastructure at Oxford before travelling 35 miles to
India: First 9000 HP Electric Freight Locomotive Launched at Dahod Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20250 Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first new D9 series 9000-horsepower electric locomotives at the Indian Railways facility in Dahod, Gujarat. The event marks the start of production and deployment of a fleet of 1,200 high-power electric locomotives being delivered under a contract with Siemens Mobility. Hon’ble Prime Minister
Ab Ovo’s Rail Freight Executive Roundtable a Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20240 The exclusive rail freight executive roundtable, hosted by Ab Ovo, brought together top C-level peers to explore new business strategies, technologies, and regulations for enhancing the competitiveness of the rail freight industry. This event focused on sustainability—a topic of vital importance to everyone in the sector. Moderated by Nikos Papatolios, Chief Editor
Ab Ovo’s Rail Freight Executive Roundtable a Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20240 The exclusive rail freight executive roundtable, hosted by Ab Ovo, brought together top C-level peers to explore new business strategies, technologies, and regulations for enhancing the competitiveness of the rail freight industry. This event focused on sustainability—a topic of vital importance to everyone in the sector. Moderated by Nikos Papatolios, Chief Editor
Norfolk Southern Invests in Alabama Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20240 Norfolk Southern is investing 200 million USD to enhance the capacity of the 3B Corridor rail line in Alabama. The investment will boost connectivity between northern and central Alabama markets and the Port of Mobile, thus facilitating broader access to global destinations. This will support the economic growth of the Southeast
The Future of Freight: Innovations Transforming Rail Cargo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20240 By Shahar Hania, CEO & Co-Founder at Rail Vision The freight rail industry, a critical component of global trade and logistics, is undergoing a transformative phase. Innovations in technology, operations, and management are reshaping the future of rail cargo, making it more efficient, sustainable, and responsive to the evolving market demands. Emerging
Global Rail Trends: A Look around the World of Innovations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20240 By Shahar Hania, CEO & Co-Founder at Rail Vision The world of rail transport is a tapestry of global trends and innovations, each region contributing its unique solutions and challenges to the broader narrative of rail transport. From the high-speed networks of Asia and Europe to the freight-dominated lines of North
Norfolk Southern Completes $1 Billion in Infrastructure Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20240 US freight railroad company, Norfolk Southern has completed 1 billion USD in infrastructure upgrades throughout 2023. The improvements were made across the company’s 22-state network to support its commitment to delivering a safe, reliable and resilient service. A Norfolk Southern intermodal train crossing the Tennessee River into Chattanooga, Tennessee. © Norfolk Southern /
Stadler EURO9000 Approved for the Netherlands and Belgium Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20230 Stadler’s EURO9000 locomotive has received type approval to operate in the Netherlands and Belgium. This 6-axle hybrid locomotive has been designed for use on international routes in Europe, adapting to specific requirements in each nation. It has been previously authorised for use in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and is also expected to gain
UK: Government Aims to Grow Rail Freight by 75% Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20230 The UK Government has announced it aims to grow the use of rail freight in the country by at least 75% by 2050. The announcement, which was made by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, commits to a greater use of freight in the transportation of goods across the UK, including food, building
Get Ready for WOF Summit Vienna 2024! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20230 Get Ready for WOF Summit Vienna 2024: The Ultimate Crossborder Logistics Event! Mark your calendars because the 3rd edition of World of Freight (WOF) SUMMIT Vienna is just around the corner! This cross-border event, where the transport and logistics community of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region unites once again,
Get Ready for WOF Summit Vienna 2024! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20230 Get Ready for WOF Summit Vienna 2024: The Ultimate Crossborder Logistics Event! Mark your calendars because the 3rd edition of World of Freight (WOF) SUMMIT Vienna is just around the corner! This cross-border event, where the transport and logistics community of the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region unites once again,
Newag to Supply 30 Dragon 2 Electric Locomotives to Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Newag has received a contract from Akiem to supply 30 Dragon 2 electric locomotives for operation in Central Europe. This order includes 10 multi-system 6-axle electric locomotives and 20 single-system 6-axle DC locomotives equipped with an access module. The contract also includes the option for Akiem to order another 50 locomotives in
Biden-Harris Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to 70 US Rail Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded 1.4 billion USD to 70 projects across the US to improve rail safety, strengthen supply chains and enhance passenger and freight rail services. This is the largest amount awarded to date for rail safety and supply chain upgrades through the
RSN: The Place to Be for Rail Professionals On 6 July 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20230 Rolling Stock Networking Show: The Place for Rail Professionals to Be On 6 July 2023 With 167 Participants, 151 Exhibitors, a conference by Rail Partners; is there any better place to be on 6 July 2023. Organised by rail professionals for rail professionals, Rolling Stock Networking includes all the content you would
Something for Everyone at the RSN Rail Expo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20230 Something for Everyone at the Popular RSN 2023 Rail Expo With some 150 exhibitors, the Rail Partners Conference, Jobson James Rail – Meet the Buyer, the Railway Industry Association Small Business Showcase and exciting content from Rail Forum and Women in Rail, the show will have a unique attraction. Covering the
3Squared at Rail Freight Group’s Spring Group Meeting & BBQ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20230 Rail Freight Group’s Spring Group Meeting & BBQ, 23rd – 24th May 2023 We’re looking forward to joining fellow members at this year’s Spring Group Meeting and BBQ, with Rail Freight Group (RFG). The Group Meeting will take place at the Best Western Chilworth Manor Hotel, Southampton, on Wednesday 24 May, with the RFG
Post-Event Report WOF SUMMIT Vienna 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20230 Post-Event Report WOF SUMMIT Vienna 2023 Over the two days of March 22-23, WOF SUMMIT Vienna 2023 brought together logistics professionals and associated delegates for a pleasant gathering at the AirportCity Space venue of the Vienna International Airport in Austria. The objective was mainly to incite discussions on the challenges and
Railtex 2023: Full Steam Ahead with an Exciting Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20230 Railtex 2023: Full Steam Ahead with Powerful Partnerships, a Strong Line-up of New Exhibitors and an Exciting Programme From 9 – 11 May 2023, the rail industry will gather for Railtex 2023 at the NEC in Birmingham. The show provides a unique opportunity to meet with national and international players and
Take Part in the Innovative Congress at WOF SUMMIT Vienna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20230 Take Part in the Innovative Congress at WOF SUMMIT Vienna We would like to get your attention for the event organised by World of Freight Events. WOF strives to connect shippers, retailers, wholesalers, importers and exporters from vital industries such as mobility, healthcare, aerospace, agriculture, construction, energy and others, with the most
CILT Reveals Potential to Electrify 95% of UK Freight Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20230 The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has published a report revealing the significant potential to electrify UK rail freight operations. Its electrification strategy includes a detailed map and blueprint showcasing the opportunity to electrify 95% of rail freight operations in the UK by the mid-2040s. Currently, just 10% of British
Anticipation Builds for Popular RSN 2023 Expo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20230 Anticipation Builds for the Popular RSN 2023 Rail Expo With some 150 exhibitors, the Rail Partners Conference, Jobson James Rail – Meet the Buyer, the Railway Industry Association Small Business Showcase and exciting content from Rail Forum and Women in Rail, the show will have a unique attraction. It will cover
Etihad Rail Completes UAE National Rail Network Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20230 Etihad Rail has announced the completion of the UAE National Rail Network, which will link the seven emirates with its primary railway. The inauguration of the UAE National Railway Network was witnessed by the Prime Minister, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum at the network’s main centre for control and
The 2nd Edition of WOF SUMMIT VIENNA Is Approaching Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20230 The 2nd Edition of WOF SUMMIT VIENNA is Approaching The transport and logistics industries of Austria and the CEE region join forces again and celebrate the 2nd edition of the ‘World of Freight’ WOF Summit Vienna 2023, at AirportCity Space on the 22nd and 23rd of March. The innovative logistics conference, including
Limited Stand Space Remains at Rolling Stock Networking Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20230 Limited Stand Space Remains at the Popular Rolling Stock Networking 2023 Rail Expo The organisers of Rolling Stock Networking are urging companies keen to join the popular show to book their place now, as available stand space is now limited. Rolling Stock Networking 2023 © RSN Events RSN features the broadest range of companies
UK: Varamis Rail Launches ‘Zero-Carbon’ Freight Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20230 Varamis Rail has collaborated with Network Rail to launch a ‘zero-carbon’ – electric – freight service between Scotland and the Midlands. The service will run Monday to Friday to transport express parcels and third-party deliveries. The service will operate using repurposed freight wagons Network Rail has provided the necessary operating licences, contracts and
Siemens Mobility Awarded €3bn Indian Railways Locomotive Order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20230 Siemens Mobility has signed a contract with Indian Railways for the supply of 1,200 locomotives of 9,000 horsepower (HP). This is the single largest locomotive order in Siemens Mobility’s history and the single largest order for Siemens India. The contract has a total value of approximately 3 billion EUR. Producing 9,000 HP,
GB Railfreight Signs New Locomotive Leasing Deal with Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has signed a new 10-year locomotive leasing deal with rolling stock leasing company, Akiem. Under this agreement, GBRf is investing 25 million GBP in increasing the number of locomotives across its operations. The Class 77 and Class 66 locomotives will operate services for businesses across intermodal, energy generation, infrastructure,
Ireland: Works to Reopen Limerick to Foynes Rail Line for Freight Begins Next Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20230 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has awarded John Sisk and Son a 65 million EUR (69.85m USD) contract for the first phase of works to reinstate the 42-kilometre-long Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) awards Sisk contract for phase 1 Foynes line works © Iarnród Éireann (Irish
Renfe Invests 122 Million Euro into Freight Rail Decarbonisation and Digitisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20230 Renfe Mercancías has announced plans to invest 122.7 million EUR (128.74m USD) into the decarbonisation and digitisation of freight rail in Spain. Stadler electric locomotive for Renfe Mercancias © Renfe Mercancias Just shy of a third of this (30%) will come from the Support Programme for Sustainable and Digital Transport of MITMA (Secretary
Australia: Progress Rail to Supply 12 GT46 Locomotives to Qube Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20220 Progress Rail has been contracted to supply 12 new GT46 locomotives to Australian import and export logistics service provider, Qube. The 12 locomotives will be delivered in 2023 and will be used for Qube’s new interstate services between Melbourne and Sydney. Progress Rail’s GT46 locomotives are engineered for best-in-class tractive effort and adhesion,
Ricardo Partners with Cordel Group PLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Ricardo Partners with Railway AI Technology Specialists, Cordel Group PLC Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market. Cordel provides railway asset condition monitoring and inspection tools that helps operators and infrastructure managers improve
Rolling Stock Networking Announces Range of Content for Rail Expo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking Announces Huge Range of Content for 2023 Rail Expo Rolling Stock Networking is continuing to deliver on its mission to provide rail market access opportunities to their exhibitors and visitors, with a huge range of content announced for 6th July 2023. Held in Derby, UK, RSN is organised
Conference at RSN 2023 To Be Delivered by Rail Partners Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is Delighted to Announce That the Conference At RSN 2023 Will Be Delivered by Rail Partners. The Rail Partners Conference at RSN on 6th July 2023 in Derby, UK, will draw upon their position as a specialist trade organisation, with an international representation portfolio comprising of many
First JNA-X Box Wagons Arrive in UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 Porterbrook has announced that the first 25 new JNA-X Box Wagons have arrived in the UK and are now on lease with GB Railfreight (GBRf). The wagons were assembled in Romania and passed an inspection process in London ahead of their handover to GBRf. The new wagons have a box structure fabricated
Rolling Stock Networking Chooses Railway-News as Media Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Rolling Stock Networking Chooses Railway-News as Media Partner Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is delighted to announce Railway-News as Media Partner. Key to the International position of RSN is the exceptional ability of Railway-News to reach the worldwide rail market, for the benefit of the event and our exhibitors. Rolling Stock Networking 6
European DAC Day Conference Brings Migration a Step Closer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 On 25 October, the European Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) Day conference took place in Prague, where attendees discussed how operational DAC migration could be achieved across Europe by 2030. The conference was opened and moderated by Dr Libor Lochman, DAC Ambassador for the Central, South and Eastern European region, and attended
California High-Speed Rail Applies for 67 Million in Funding to Advance Bakersfield Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has applied for 67 million USD (68.96m EUR) in US federal funding to advance construction of the Bakersfield extension. An artist’s rendering of a train for California’s high-speed rail project If awarded, these funds would go toward work on the first major structures in the Central Valley
Barstow, Southern California, to Get New BNSF Integrated Rail Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 BNSF Railway has announced plans to construct an integrated rail complex in Barstow, Southern California. This facility will be the first of its type to be developed by a Class 1 railroad, and will create 20,000 direct and indirect jobs in the area. BNSF to Build New Integrated Rail Complex in Barstow
Fenniarail Orders Electric Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 Finnish freight operator, Fenniarail has signed a purchase agreement with Siemens Mobility to procure up to five electric Vectron locomotives. Under the purchase agreement, Siemens will deliver one Vectron locomotive to Fenniarail by the end of October 2023. It also includes the option to order an additional four electric locomotives. The purchase
CargoBeamer Train Transports Semi-Trailers between Marseille and Calais Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 CargoBeamer has operated the first intermodal train to transport semi-trailers between Marseille and Calais, France. The test train enabled 28 units to be transported on sustainable rail instead of by road, marking the first successful railway line for unaccompanied transport of semi-trailers. By transporting semi-trailers from Marseille to Calais by rail, each loading
New Axlebox Design for the Railway Freight Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 New Axlebox Design for the Railway Freight Market SKF has developed a new design for axleboxes to help customers reduce weight and improve the performance of bogies while reducing the environmental impact. The new Y25 axlebox, designed for trains weighing up to 25 tons, complies with industry standards. Including bearing housing, front
Nomad Digital Partners with Incremental Solutions to Provide End to End Freight Location Tracking Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 Nomad Digital Partners with Incremental Solutions on Innovation Solution – TRACO (TRAnsition COnnectivity) Providing End to End Freight Location Tracking Nomad Digital recently partnered with Incremental Solutions on an Innovate UK First of a Kind (FOAK) project to develop and deliver a freight tracking solution namely: TRACO. TRACO (TRAnsition COnnectivity for road and rail freight) is
ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 The rail technology company will highlight new capabilities for global carriers ENSCO Rail, the world’s leading supplier of automated track technology, will attend InnoTrans 2022, September 20-23, at the Messe Berlin ExpoCenter City in Berlin, Germany to showcase its cutting-edge track inspection, maintenance,
ENSCO Rail and Valec Engenharia Partner to Grow Brazil’s Railway Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 ENSCO Rail and Valec Engenharia Partner to Grow Brazil’s Railway Sector ENSCO Rail, Inc., the international leader in track inspection technology, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Valec Engenharia, an infrastructure engineering and construction firm, to support Brazil’s expanding railway sector. ENSCO and Valec Engenharia (Valec) are ready to assist
New Zealand: Alstom to Supply TMS Train Control for KiwiRail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply a fully integrated traffic management system (TMS) for KiwiRail’s growing network in New Zealand. The Iconis TMS aims to improve KiwiRail’s operations by offering greater network safety, security and resilience. As a highly flexible system, the technology has already been successfully deployed across more
Union Pacific to Invest in Decarbonising Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 Union Pacific has issued a 600 million USD green bond offering to fund investments that will decarbonise its footprint and reduce its emissions. This will help the company achieve its goal of reducing 2018 well-to-wheel greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2030 and to net zero by 2050. Moving freight by rail
DB Cargo Showcases Hydrogen Logistics Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 DB Cargo has presented its capabilities of transporting large quantities of hydrogen by freight rail. DB Cargo develops economical transport solution for large quantities of hydrogen © DB Cargo Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in Germany’s future energy mix – the Federal Government estimates the need for hydrogen at around
What to Expect from the IRFC 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 What to Expect from Session 2 of the International Rail Forum & Conference 2022 The IRFC 2022 conference will take place from 5 to 7 October – roughly in the middle of the Czech Presidency of the EU Council. It will therefore provide an opportunity to partially assess whether the Czech Republic’s
First JNA-X Box Wagon Rolls Off Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 The first JNA-X Box Wagon prototype has rolled off Greenbrier’s production line in Romania. Porterbrook, GB Railfreight and Greenbrier shared the first picture of the brand new JNA-X Box Wagon © Porterbrook The wagon, which is fitted with track-friendly bogies, has been designed to optimise the unladen weight, volume capacity and payload and
US: BNSF Opens New Rail Hub at the Port of Tacoma Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20220 BNSF has collaborated with Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to open a new intermodal rail hub at the Port of Tacoma, Washington. The domestic facility will enable more than 50,000 annual container lifts in response to increased demand for intermodal rail freight in the Pacific Northwest. This increased capacity will allow more freight
Train operators make bid for partnership role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Train operating companies have launched a new organisation, designed to emphasise the role of the private sector when Great British Railways takes over in 2024. Rail Partners is a partial replacement for the Rail Delivery Group, while the rest of the RDG’s functions, such as managing the National Rail website and
ÖBB Launches Freight Connection from Czech Republic to German North Sea Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has launched a new direct service connection between Melnik in the Czech Republic and Wilhelmshaven, Germany. The TransFER service will run once a week on the Melnik-Děčín-Maschen-Hude-Wilhelmshaven route, travelling from the Czech Republic to Germany every Monday and back every Tuesday. Rail Cargo Group states that the TransFER
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Rolls Out 11,000th Intelligent Freight Wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has now put its 11,000th smart freight wagon on the rails. RCG – the freight transport division of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) – began the SmartCargo project with A1 and A1 Digital back in 2019, when the partners began to equip RCG’s freight cars with telematics
Knorr-Bremse Developing Solutions to Improve Freight Rail Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 Knorr-Bremse is looking to increase freight rail efficiency and flexibility by trialling an automated brake testing system. The new automation system will be retrofitted on to a Havelländische Eisenbahn (HVLE) freight train in 2023, ready to go into service in 2024. Knorr-Bremse and HVLE are working together to trial an automated brake
How Skeleton & ZRT Power Locomotives Under All Weather Conditions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 It is spring now, but after an unusually cold winter in many countries, several companies are already thinking about their next winter preparedness measures. In the rail sector, one of the key issues is the ability to start diesel-electric locomotives because batteries are one of the most vulnerable items under cold
UK Government Announces 1bn Investment in Digital Signalling for East Coast Main Line South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 The UK Government has announced it will provide funding of over one billion GBP (1.15bn EUR | 1.22bn USD) to install digital signalling along the entire East Coast Main Line South. East Coast Main Line One of the UK’s busiest rail routes, this section of the East Coast Main Line reaches from
UAE: Etihad Rail Announces Stage Two Advancements and Contract with CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 The Chairman of Etihad Rail, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, recently undertook a site visit to review the progress of construction on Stage Two of the UAE national rail network. This was followed by attending the signing of a new contract between CAF and Etihad Rail. Etihad
EC Approves Italian Scheme to Compensate Rail Freight Companies Affected by Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 The European Commission (EC) has approved a 374 million EUR (401.53m USD) Italian scheme set to compensate rail freight transport companies for the financial damage suffered due to the pandemic. The Commission assessed the measure under Article 107(2)(b) TFEU, which enables it to approve member state aid measures to compensate specific
Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Metrolink has updated its earthquake early warning system (EEW) to automatically slow down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs. This is an improvement on the original system, trialled in autumn 2021, which simply alerted train operators that an earthquake was happening and that they should begin to slow or stop
UK: Rail Journeys Double Post-Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 More people are returning to rail travel post-pandemic according to the latest figures from the UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Kings Cross station The official figures show that 990 million journeys were made in Britain between April 2021 and March 2022. This is more than double the previous (pandemic) period, when
Union Pacific Joins RailPulse’s Campaign to Broaden GPS Use in US Freight Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad has joined RailPulse, becoming the coalition’s seventh member. Rob Hodgkins (License) The company joins founding members GATX, Genesee & Wyoming, Norfolk Southern, TrinityRail, Watco and The Greenbrier Companies. RailPulse was formed in 2020. Its aim is to broaden the use of telematics technologies such as GPS across the US freight
Deutsche Bahn CEO Shares Plans to Overhaul Germany’s Ageing Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) CEO, Richard Lutz, has announced that he is working closely with Germany’s Federal Transport Minister to flesh out a concept that will improve Germany’s rail infrastructure by removing network bottlenecks. Capacity bottlenecks in Germany’s rail network © Deutsche Bahn He highlighted that this is a priority for his organisation, and necessary
Network Rail Launches Safety Scheme to Monitor Freight Train Wheelsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 Network Rail has launched a new safety scheme that will equip more than 15,000 British freight locomotives and wagons with technology to monitor the condition of wheelsets in real-time. The two-year project is supported by Network Rail’s Freight Safety Improvement Portfolio’s (FSIP) 22 million GBP fund. Throughout the scheme, 30,000 radio
Hitachi Rail Unveils New Digital Rail Products Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 Hitachi Rail has launched its latest digital rail products at the 2022 Railway Systems Supplies Inc. Communication & Signalling exhibition in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout the exhibition on 16, 17 and 18 May, Hitachi Rail is unveiling several automation and digitalisation innovations for freight and passenger rail to help companies maximise
UK Freight Rail Industry Joins Forces to Improve Safety and Reduce Delays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Network Rail is joining with industry partners to tackle freight rail delays and safety risks to launch the Condition of Freight Vehicles on the Network (CFVN) programme. The new programme, funded by Network Rail’s 20 million GBP (23.79m euros | 25.06m USD) Freight Safety Improvement Portfolio, was unveiled at a special
Digital Automatic Coupling Passes Practical Tests in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 Positive interim results have been reported from the European test run of a Deutsche Bahn (DB) freight train equipped with digital automatic couplers. The test train is part of a 13-million-euro (13.69m USD) research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) aimed at introducing EU-wide
Etihad Rail and Dubai Industrial City Announce Development of Giant Rail Freight Terminal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 Etihad Rail and Dubai Industrial City have announced the development of a 5.5 million square foot rail freight terminal. Signing at event to announce development of new rail freight terminal at Dubai Industrial City. © Etihad Rail | Dubai Industrial City This will connect the companies based at the manufacturing and logistics hub
RIA: UK Government Needs to Do More to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Limited progress is being made regarding the UK government’s rail decarbonisation plans according to a new report by the Railway Industry Association (RIA). The UK government has a legal commitment to net zero by 2050, as well as a target to take all diesel-only trains off the rail network by 2040. According
Digital Automatic Coupling Testing Continues in Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Testing of digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues this month with trials by SBB Cargo in Switzerland. This brings the sector closer to achieving its goal of replacing manual coupling with automatic coupling by 2030. Testing of a digital automatic coupling (DAC) for freight rail continues with trials by SBB
UK: DEFT Freight Terminal Electrification Project Begins Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20220 A competition-winning idea to support the decarbonisation of rail is currently being trialled at a rail freight terminal in Northamptonshire. UK first rail freight electrification trial boosts industry net zero ambitions © Furrer + Fray The Decarbonisation and Electrification of Freight Terminals (DEFT) project is one of 30 ground-breaking initiatives to win a
Greece: Alstom Joint Venture Wins Digital Signalling Contract for Thessaloniki-Idomeni Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 An Alstom / Avax joint venture has signed a signalling contract with Ergose, a subsidiary of the Greek national railway company OSE, to modernise the Thessaloniki-Idomeni mainline section in Greece. This line is part of the Pan-European Corridor X, connecting Thessaloniki to Budapest and passing through Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary.
Amtrak Recognises Canadian Pacific as Best Host Railroad 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 The National Railroad Passenger Corporation – Amtrak – has recognised the Class 1 railroad Canadian Pacific (CP) as the best host railroad 2021. Keith Creel, Canadian Pacific (left) and Stephen J. Gardner, Amtrak (right) © Canadian Pacific For the sixth consecutive year, this Class 1 has earned an A grade on Amtrak’s annual
US: STB Hearing Begins into Amtrak Petition to Operate Gulf Coast Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 A US Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing has begun into whether Amtrak can operate a passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans along America’s Gulf Coast, which has been without Amtrak services since Hurricane Katrina hit the region in 2005. CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern (NS) freight railroads are against
DB Cargo to Replace its Diesel Locomotive Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 DB Cargo is investing in a new climate-friendly locomotive fleet with alternative drives. A Siemens Mobility Vectron locomotive for Deutsche Bahn © Deutsche Bahn | Volker Emersleben The transport company is planning to replace its old diesel locomotives with 300 new shunting and dual-powered locomotives in order to improve efficiency and sustainability. This will
Hitachi Rail Offers New Freight Telematics Product Via IMT Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 Hitachi Rail has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Intermodal Telematics (IMT) to add the company’s monitoring sensors to its digital freight service. This will enable Hitachi to offer a powerful telematics product that uses AI analytics to optimise the efficiency and safety of freight services. Example of Hitachi Rail & IMT’s
McKinsey: Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 McKinsey discusses its 2019 report. In September 2019 McKinsey published a report entitled Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative. It describes Australia as “among the most advanced economies globally in effective collaboration between the public and private sectors to deliver transport, energy and social infrastructure. It has also become a leader in private
Industry Insider Week 48 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence | Infrastructure METRONET in Perth, Australia, has commenced the early works for the Joondalup Railway Line extension, which will connect the city to the northern suburbs, terminating in Yanchep. The total length of the extension will be 14.5km. The main construction works will begin in
Industry Insider Week 39 – 18 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20190 Railway-News spoke to Ted Greener and Ian Jefferies from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) about the future of rail freight and the association’s activities at Railway Interchange 2019. The ARR represent major freight railroads in the US, Canada and Mexico as well as Amtrak and regional commuter railroads. AAR
The Future of Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20190 Speaking about his own role at the AAR, Ian Jefferies had a positive view: “I am privileged to help lead this industry as the President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR). What’s particularly exciting to me is not just what freight rail has achieved throughout our nation’s history, but
Chinese-built steam back on USA main line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20190 ONE of two Chinese-built ‘QJ’ 2-10-2 steam locos – based on the Iowa Interstate freight railroad – has been in action this summer operating short-distance day trips to raise funds and awareness for local fire departments in towns along the railroad’s route. Two ‘QJs’ (Nos. 6988 and 7081, built in 1985 and
FreightCar America Announces Roanoke Facility Closure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 United States: On 22 July 2019, FreightCar America Inc. announced that its Roanoke, Virginia, manufacturing facility is closing. The company is closing the facility in order to continue its progress towards its long-term cost and footprint reduction strategies. FreightCar America will save around 5 million USD (4.02 million GBP / 4.49