Podcast: Rocket, Rainhill and the Stephensons’ Legacy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 To mark the 190th anniversary of the staging of the Rainhill Trials in 1829, The Railway Magazine invites you to join editor Chris Milner and early railways historian Dr Michael Bailey as they explore the legacy of the trials, the technologies of the competitors that took part, and the stories
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
Gas fuelled railcar pilot project planned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 ITALY: A memorandum of understanding setting out plans to test the conversion of diesel railcars to run on natural gas has been signed by national railway FS Group, rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail Italy and gas supply infrastructure company Snam. Trenitalia plans to provide one or two ALn668 or ALn663 railcars
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
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
Marmaray Güzergahında Bulunan İlçeler İhya Olacak haber by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 Gebze-Halkalı Marmaray hattı güzergahında, son 4 yılda en yüksek konut fiyat artışı Yeşilköy, Üsküdar ve Gebze’de görülürken, önümüzdeki dönemde Tuzla, Pendik ve Küçükçekmece gibi fiyatların düşük olduğu noktaların prim yapması bekleniyor. 5 yıldır İstanbul’da Ayrılıkçeşme [devamı...] Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için: Marmaray Güzergahında Bulunan İlçeler İhya Olacak - RayHaber Kaynak= https://rayhaber.com/2019/04/marmaray-guzergahinda-bulunan-ilceler-ihya-olacak/
Konya’da Yeni Yht Garı Alt Geçidinin Temeli Atıldı haber by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 Konya’nın önemli yatırımlarından biri olan Yeni Yüksek Hızlı Tren Garı Binası ile Demiryolu Caddesi’nin kesiştiği noktaya Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi tarafından yapılacak alt geçidin temeli atıldı. Temel atma programında konuşan Konya Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Uğur İbrahim [devamı...] Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için: Konya’da Yeni Yht Garı Alt Geçidinin Temeli Atıldı - RayHaber Kaynak=
TMH Africa inaugurates South African plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 SOUTH AFRICA: Russian rolling stock group Transmashholding officially inaugurated its first African factory on April 2. The former DCD Rolling Stock plant at Boksburg in Gauteng province was acquired last October by the TMH Africa joint venture of TMH International (70%) and its black economic empowerment partner Mjisa Investments (30%). It will undertake
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
Sweden to fund international night trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 SWEDEN: Overnight trains connecting Sweden with several international European destinations are to be introduced as part of government proposals to facilitate environmentally-friendly transport. Infrastructure Minister Tomas Eneroth announced on March 31 that the Social Democratic, Centre and Green parties had reached agreement to include a SKr50m framework grant in the spring
New Generation Rollingstock accessibility modification contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The government of Queensland has awarded Bombardier Transportation a A$361m contract to undertake modifications to improve the accessibility of the 75 electric multiple-units which are being introduced to the southeast Queensland rail network under the New Generation Rollingstock programme. The modified trains are expected to re-enter service from 2020
İmamoğlu’nun İzmir ziyareti ertelendi – Gazete Duvar haber by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 İmamoğlu'nun İzmir ziyareti ertelendi Gazete Duvarİmamoğlu ziyaretini erteledi CumhuriyetSon dakika: Ekrem İmamoğlu’nun İzmir ziyareti ertelendi SözcüEkrem İmamoğlu İzmir'e gidiyor Gerçek GündemSaygısızlığa devam! Bu kez Tunç Soyer sahnede... Haber7Google Haberler uygulamasında İlgili tüm haberleri göster Kaynak= https://www.gazeteduvar.com.tr/politika/2019/04/04/imamoglunun-izmir-ziyareti-ertelendi/
First look inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 UK: London to Scotland overnight train operator Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the interiors of its new coaches, which are being built by CAF in northern Spain. Entry into service had originally been scheduled for April 2018 but is now expected by the end of May. The Lowlander route between London and
Konya’da Yeni YHT Garı Alt Geçidinin Temeli Atılıyor haber by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 Konya Büyükşehir Belediyesi, Konya’nın önemli yatırımlarından biri olan Yeni YHT Tren Garı Binası ile Demiryolu Caddesi’nin kesiştiği noktaya yapılacak alt geçidin temelini atıyor. Konya Büyükşehir Belediye Başkanı Uğur İbrahim Altay, 4 Nisan Perşembe günü yapılacak [devamı...] Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için: Konya’da Yeni YHT Garı Alt Geçidinin Temeli Atılıyor - RayHaber Kaynak=
Union says railway Brexit protests are acts of ‘sabotage’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 The TSSA union says it is seeking a meeting with Eurostar to discuss rail safety measures amid escalating Brexit tensions which have seen railways become a target for protestors. One demonstrator interrupted HS1 services for 12 hours at the start of the weekend, and concern has grown since it was revealed
Track upgrading underway in Uruguay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 URUGUAY: Track renewal works on the Tres Arboles – Salto Grande line have reached Paysandú. Comsa is working on the ballasting and levelling of the track, and has begun taking delivery of turnouts from Spanish supplier Amurrio Ferrocarril y Equipos. The Tres Arboles – Piedra Sola route is to be modernised
Police hunt railway Brexit protestors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 DETECTIVES from British Transport Police are hunting the people who placed track circuit clips on railways in Cambridgeshire and Nottinghamshire in an apparent protest about the government’s handling of Brexit. Notes attached to the clips are reported to have said: ‘We will bring this country to its knees if we don't
40 not out for RPSI steam crew Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 THE Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s two ‘Midlander’ tours from Dublin to Maynooth and back on March 18 included a ‘first’ for Irish main line steam – a steam crew with an average age of 40 years or under. After years of concerns over the increasing age profile of the certified
CAF unit testing suspended Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 Testing and driver training of CAF Class 195 DMUs and 331 EMUs for Northern was suspended from March 14 after the discovery of an internal bar coupling issue between the vehicles. Northern said “a small mechanical design issue requires a fix before we resume the testing and driver training”. Two CAF Class
Mid-Norfolk preparing to store Greater Anglia stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 THE Mid-Norfolk Railway has completed track changes and the installation of five sidings in preparation to store rolling stock for Greater Anglia. The project is known as Operation Hedgehog. A 1½-mile-long second track has been laid between Hardingham and Kimberley Park, along with five sidings just north of Kimberley Park. The
Plaque unveiled for Railway Touring Club founder Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 NIGEL Dobbing, the founder of the Railway Touring Company, whose vision pioneered the ‘Great Britain’ steam tours, was remembered with the operation of a memorial train on March 17. Members of Nigel’s family, his friends, colleagues and people, who supported him over the years until his death last October, travelled from
Former ScotRail Class 314s heading for ‘Goblin’ work? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 INDUSTRY sources say five ex-ScotRail Class 314s could be on their way to Transport for London to alleviate problems on Gospel Oak to Barking (Goblin) services. There have been just three shortened Class 378 EMUs operating from March 18 after the last of the Class 172s were transferred to West Midlands
Conwy Valley devastation as Storm Gareth wreaks havoc Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 TRAIN services on the 28-mile Conwy Valley line will remain suspended for several months after the line was substantially damaged by Storm Gareth on March 16. Detailed inspections of the branch line by Network Rail using a drone have revealed multiple embankment washouts, lineside equipment flooded, and track, embankments, bridges, level
Vivarail Class 230s ready for work Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 THE first use of Vivarail Class 230 DMUs on the main line is just weeks away, according to the company’s chairman Adrian Shooter. The three production sets for West Midland Trains – Nos. 230003-005 – have been involved in driver-training duties on the Marston Vale line between Bletchley and Bedford over
THE COALING PLANT STORY: TOWERS OF STRENGTH – Part 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 The demolition of Immingham’s mechanical coaling plant last year has left Britain with just one example of these huge ferro-concrete monoliths. Demonstrating the sheer strength of ferro-concrete plants, Accrington depot’s 1935-built tower takes the strain as it hoists a wagon-load of coal in LMS days. BRITISH RAILWAYS In the first of a
The Railway Magazine April 2019 – out now! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 The April issue of The Railway Magazine contains an exclusive feature from Nick Pigott which recalls the history of coaling towers – the massive concrete or steel structures found at many steam sheds to coal locomotives. Gary Boyd-Hope reports on the recovery plan for the West Somerset Railway, while Ben
April 2019 – out now! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 The April issue of The Railway Magazine contains an exclusive feature from Nick Pigott which recalls the history of coaling towers – the massive concrete or steel structures found at many steam sheds to coal locomotives. Gary Boyd-Hope reports on the recovery plan for the West Somerset Railway, while Ben
MPs ‘alarmed’ over Crossrail delays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 ► Warning signs were ‘missed or ignored’ ► Failure to identify root causes is ‘unacceptable’ ► Shortcomings in DfT’s project management ► Committee ‘not convinced’ that line will open in 2020 THE delays to Crossrail and its spiralling costs are ‘unacceptable’, a committee of MPs has concluded. The Commons
Progress Rail to repower GB Railfreight locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: GB Railfreight has awarded Progress Rail a contract to repower 16 serviceable, stored or non-running Class 56 diesel locomotives which it bought from UK Rail Leasing last June. The existing Ruston-Paxman RK3 engines and control gear on the locomotives dating from 1976-84 will be replaced with new EMD 12-710 Series
Talgo committed to UK expansion strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: Planning for the development of a rolling stock manufacturing plant in Scotland and a research facility in northern England is continuing ‘at full pace’, Talgo Group President Carlos de Palacio Oriol told Railway Gazette in Madrid on April 1. Pointing out that Talgo’s two Spanish plants at Las Matas and
PT Inka breaks ground at site of rolling stock factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 INDONESIA: State-owned rolling stock manufacturer PT Inka held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory at Banyuwangi in East Java on March 31. The factory is to be built on an 83 ha site at cost of Rp1·6tr, with opening planned for 2020. It is being designed to have the capacity
RAYLI SİSTEMLER SANAYİ TEKNİK KOMİTESİNİN OLUŞUMU VE GÖREVLERİNE DAİR TEBLİĞİ RESMİ GAZETEDE YAYINLANDI haber by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 Amaç, Kapsam, Dayanak ve Tanımlar Amaç MADDE 1 – (1) Bu Tebliğin amacı; kalkınma planları, yıllık programlar ve stratejilerdeki ilke, hedef ve politikalar doğrultusunda raylı sistemler sanayi politikasının belirlenmesi, sektörün sorunlarının tespit edilerek çözüm yollarının geliştirilmesi amacıyla teknik komite oluşturulması ve bu komitenin çalışma usul ve esaslarını belirlemektir. Kapsam MADDE 2 – (1) Bu Tebliğ, raylı
Melbourne grade separation contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The Southern Program Alliance consortium of Acciona Geotech subsidiary Coleman Rail, Lendlease and WSP has been awarded a A$536m contract for grade separation works in southeast Melbourne. The contract announced on April 1 is an extension of a A$588m contract to remove level crossings which had been won by the
SNCF Logistics acquires Railtraxx Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 BELGIUM: SNCF Logistics announced on April 2 that it had acquired freight operator Railtraxx and would merge it with Captrain Belgium. Railtraxx was established in 2009 and runs intermodal trains linking the port of Antwerpen with destinations in western Europe, as well as providing ‘last mile’ terminal services around Antwerpen. Owner Pieter
Norfolk Southern names transformation team Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 USA: Reporting ‘another year of record financial results’ on March 29, Norfolk Southern Chairman, President & CEO James Squires said the railway had seen strong growth in 2018, achieving an all-time best operating ratio of 65·4 after three consecutive years of improvement and a recording a 9% year-on-year increase in
Rail projects awarded EU funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 EUROPE: A number of rail schemes are included in a €4bn allocation of Cohesion funding for 25 major infrastructure projects in 10 EU member states which was announced by the European Commission on April 2. Czech Republic: €76m for the modernisation of the Praha – Plzeň line, including track renewals, a partial
Maritime Transport launches rail freight business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 UK: Logistics company Maritime Transport officially launched its Maritime Intermodal business on March 29. DB Cargo UK unveiled two specially-branded Class 66 locomotives to mark the start three days later of a 10-year contract to operate daily container trains from Southampton and Felixstowe to inland terminals on Maritime’s behalf. As part
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Class 333 refurbishment unveiled by Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 NORTHERN has begun a refresh and refurbishment programme on its fleet of 16 Class 333 EMUs. The work continues the refurbishment on Class 158s and 170s. The first unit to be refurbished is No. 333013, completed at the end of February. Following this is 333001 with 333011, due out by the end of
Class 333 refurbishment unveiled by Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 NORTHERN has begun a refresh and refurbishment programme on its fleet of 16 Class 333 EMUs. The work continues the refurbishment on Class 158s and 170s. The first unit to be refurbished is No. 333013, completed at the end of February. Following this is 333001 with 333011, due out by the end of
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: ‘Duke’ will return in 2020 – but only if £100,000 shortfall can be met Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 A FINANICIAL shortfall of more than £100,000 could delay the return to service of unique BR ‘8P’ Pacific No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester. This follows a series of unforeseen but necessary repairs were highlighted at Tyseley Locomotive Works (TLW). The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust had been working to a forecast cost
Government supports Borders Railway study Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE government is to back a feasibility study which will examine the possibility of extending the Borders Railway from Tweedbank over the rest of its former route to Carlisle, via Melrose and Hawick. No formal announcement has been made, but the news came from Scottish secretary David Mundell in a letter
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Electrification back on the agenda as costs could be slashed by up to half Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE cost of electrifying UK railways could be slashed by between a third and one-half of recent schemes, according to a new report by the Railway Industry Association (RIA). Better project planning, adoption of more efficient practices and a long-term commitment to a rolling programme of wiring could significantly reduce costs
Łódź suburban EMUs to be lengthened Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 POLAND: Łódź suburban operator Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna has signed an agreement with Stadler Polska to lengthen 10 of its Flirt electric multiple-units. The 68·5m złoty contract announced on April 2 includes an extension of Stadler’s maintenance activities until 2029. Each of the two-car EMUs will gain a 16 m long centre car
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Williams: “Only car dealers are trusted less than the rail industry” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 By Phil Marsh KEITH Williams, who is leading the Government’s ‘root and branch’ Rail Review, outlined his first five months progress at the annual George Bradshaw lecture on February 26. Mr Williams explained the public had lost trust in the industry to deal with change and it must put passengers at its
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: New hope for Green Arrow and ‘J52’ as NRM sets out its long-term operating strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE National Railway Museum has published its long-awaited new strategy for operating rail vehicles from the National Collection over the next 15 years. The 20-page report sets out how the Science Museum Group (SMG) plans to operate its fleet, and which vehicles will be available for main line use, operation within
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: First Group’s open access plans move forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 FIRST GROUP’S aspiration to run open access services on the East Coast Main Line from Edinburgh to London took a big step forward when an order for five Hitachi AT300 trains was confirmed. The services will begin in autumn 2021. The Class 802 electric-only trains will be worth £100million and are
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Class 50s unveiled in GB Railfreight livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE close and growing relationship between the Class 50 Alliance and GB Railfreight has been underlined with the repainting of two of the former’s locomotives in GB colours as part of an on-going hire agreement. No. 50007 Hercules and 50049 Defiance were unveiled on March 20 at Eastleigh Works after the repaint
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: New ‘radical’ vision for Birmingham Moor Street unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 STRIKING new images of a radical but respectful transformation of Birmingham Moor Street station have been revealed by West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE). The images are part of proposals to redevelop the station and improve links with Birmingham New Street and HS2 services at Curzon Street. How Birmingham Moor Street could look:
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: LNER ‘Azumas’ to begin service to Leeds in May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 LNER has said its Hitachi ‘Azuma’ trains will enter public service from May 15. Initially, the first service to be operated by a Class 800 IET will be from London King’s Cross to Leeds, with further trains being phased into service on the rest of the route over the coming months. Fully
‘Sperry Train’ arrives from Waterford Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 IARNRÓD Éireann’s Sperry ultrasonic testing machine was out on March 5, seen here at North Wall having just arrived from Waterford behind ‘071’ No. 075. The ‘Sperry Wagon’ (the penultimate vehicle) contains track recording equipment, which scans the rails to monitor the integrity of the steel. It often travels around
‘Tin Van’ in pre-Brexit dash to new Downpatrick home Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) completed the move of its latest item of rolling stock on March 5 as the growing uncertainties over Brexit and the Northern Ireland border drew closer. The unique 30ft-long carriage – No. 638a – is the last survivor of the so-called ‘Tin Vans’,
Eurostar trespasser was unhappy about Brexit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 A MAN who trespassed on a viaduct and held up Eurostar and Southeastern High Speed services, delaying the journeys of at least 7,000 people, was protesting about the way politicians are ‘messing up’ the process of leaving the European Union, a court was told. The viaduct, just outside St Pancras International,
No. 34092 City of Wells set and ready for services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced No. 34092 City of Wells has arrived and is ready for services for its opening event. City of Wells Steam Train on loan from East Lancs Railway arrives at the Engineering depot at the NYMR to commence the Steam Gala that starts
EU announces €200m for projects including ERTMS deployment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 EUROPE: Projects to accelerate the deployment of ERTMS and the roll out of infrastructure for the use of ‘alternative’ fuels are eligible to apply for funding under the CEF Transport Blending Facility launched by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on March 28. The facility is designed to provide
Find your career at the InnoTrans Campus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 INNOTRANS: More than 3 800 students from all over the world are expected to attend InnoTrans in Berlin during September 2020, and young professionals looking for a career in the rail sector will be able to head to the InnoTrans Campus area where employers will be using the RecruitingLAB networking
Hochbahn divests BeNEX stake ahead of direct award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 GERMANY: Infrastructure investment group International Public Partnerships Ltd is to acquire its joint venture partner Hamburger Hochbahn AG’s 51% stake in rail and bus operator BeNEX GmbH. The signing of the purchase agreement was announced on April 1. The transaction is expected to be completed by July at the latest, with
INPP to take full control of BeNEX Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 GERMANY: UK-listed infrastructure investment group International Public Partnerships Ltd is to acquire joint venture partner Hamburger Hochbahn AG’s 51% stake in German rail and bus operator BeNEX GmbH. The signing of the purchase agreement was announced on April 1, and financial close is expected before the end of June 2019. INPP has
UWC rolls out ‘revolutionary’ articulated tank wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 KAZAKHSTAN: United Wagon Co says the design of 400 articulated liquefied petroleum gas tank wagons which it is supplying to company Texol is ‘revolutionary, with no other model on the CIS market able to match its technical and operational standards’. The Type 15-9541-01 was designed by UWC’s All-Union Research & Development
Nottingham station fire: woman denies arson charges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 A WOMAN accused of starting a destructive fire at Nottingham station in January last year has denied two charges of arson at the city’s Crown Court today. The fire caused damage costing £5.5 million, and brought transport systems in central Nottingham to a standstill while ten fire crews fought the blaze. The
Greater Anglia, GWR launch Delay Repay 15 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 GREATER Anglia and GWR have become the latest franchises to offer compensation for trains which run 15 minutes late. Rail minister Andrew Jones is visiting Norwich, Ipswich and Witham today, and chose today to announce the new rules on Greater Anglia. As existing franchises, the GA and GWR contracts would have needed
Germany: Deutsche Bahn Participates in Earth Hour 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 As Germany’s biggest consumer of green energy Deutsche Bahn once again participated in the international Earth Hour event organised […] The post Germany: Deutsche Bahn Participates in Earth Hour 2019 appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/deutsche-bahn-earth-hour-2019/
RZD to support Kyrgyzstan railway upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 KYRGYZSTAN: Construction of a China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan railway and links between the disconnected northern and southern sections of the national network are among the projects to be studied jointly by state railway KTJ and Russian Railways under the terms of a memorandum of co-operation to develop the Kyrgyz
World rolling stock market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20190 Australia: NSW is to ‘fast-track’ the delivery of a further 17 Downer EDI/CRRC Changchun Waratah Series 2 double-deck EMUs for use on the Sydney Trains network from 2020, Minister for Transport Andrew Constance announced on February 6. Meanwhile, the UGL Unipart JV’s contract to provide heavy maintenance and logistics services
World rail market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20190 Europe: The European Commission has appointed HaCon and Circle to study options for evolving TAF TSI telematics standards to align with digitalisation initiatives in the logistics sector. Israel: Corys and Elbit Systems are to supply two full and six desktop simulators for the training centre which ISR is building in
Danish electrification on test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20190 DENMARK: The first overnight test runs have been undertaken using 25 kV 50 Hz electrification newly installed on the 45 km Køge Nord – Næstved line, infrastructure manager Banedanmark announced on March 25. Work to upgrade and electrify the route to permit 160 km/h operation began in 2015, and has included track
World rail infrastructure market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20190 Australia: The federal government has committed A$15m towards the construction of park-and-ride facilities at Mango Hill and Ferny Grove stations on the Brisbane suburban network. Brazil: Teltronic is to supply Tetra telecoms to Porto Alegre metro operator Trensurb. Colombia: Siemens has won a €42m contract to upgrade signalling on Line
Stadler announces IPO details and plans April 12 listing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Stadler Rail announced the launch of its initial public offering and published its offering memorandum on March 29. This comes ahead of the start of the bookbuilding process on April 1 and the listing and first day of trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange on April 12. The IPO consists
Freightliner plans new Ipswich depot – and more Class 90s? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 Freightliner has submitted a planning application to build a new locomotive and wagon maintenance facility at its Ipswich Yard site. The depot will feature a fuelling point, a 54-metre long maintenance shed with overhead cranes, and an inspection pit and a wheel lathe for locomotives and wagons. The new facility
Stobart Tilbury trial success – daily service now planned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 EDDIE Stobart Logistics (ESL) confirmed in late-January its trial of a new intermodal railfreight flow from the Port of Tilbury to Daventry in Northamptonshire had been successful and will be rolled out as a daily service this year. The Stobart Rail-branded service, hauled by Direct Rail Services (DRS), has an initial
Maritime takes over DB terminals – and wins East Midlands Gateway contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 Multi-modal logistics company Maritime Transport is taking over the operation of two DB Cargo UK intermodal terminals, and has signed a 25-year lease deal to operate the new East Midlands Gateway Strategic Railfreight Interchange. Maritime, the logistics company is taking over the operation of two terminals previously operated by DB Cargo. Maritime
Mirrlees Class 37 almost ready for main line action Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 EUROPHOENIX No. 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer basks in the winter sun at UK Rail Leasing’s Leicester depot on February 12. The Mirrlees-engined prototype has been restored to working order and is now awaiting the completion of some internal work before returning to the main line. UKRL plans to use it as an interim depot shunter at
All Vivarail sets delivered for Marston Vale line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 VIVARAIL has delivered the third and final Class 230 set to West Midlands Trains for use on Bedford to Bletchley services. Set No. 230003 has been at Bletchley depot for some weeks, and following tests on the Cotswold Line, between Evesham and Moreton-in-Marsh in early-February, set 004 was delivered. The final set –
First tracks laid on extension in Birmingham city centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 TRAM tracks are now being laid in Birmingham city centre on the extension from Grand Central (New Street station) to Centenary Square. The first rails were ceremonially laid by Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and Transport Minister Jesse Norman alongside the Town Hall in Victoria Square on February 7. Mayor
British Line Society secures Thunderer for railtour return after 28-year gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 THE Branch Line Society has scored a major coup by securing Garcia Hanson’s No. 50008 Thunderer for a railtour on July 27. The ‘50’ has been active on the main line for several years, but to date has only hauled passenger trains on heritage railways. Its last railtour outing is thought to have
Unusual pairing sparkles in sunshine and snow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 THE rare combination of a Thompson ‘B1’ 4-6-0 and a rebuilt ‘Merchant Navy’ was the highlight of February 2’s ‘Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express’. No. 61306 Mayflower and No. 35018 British India Line worked north to Carlisle via the West Coast Main Line and returned later in the day via the Settle to Carlisle
Bahamas returns in style Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 IT WAS a close-run thing, but ‘Jubilee’ 4-6-0 No. 45596 Bahamas made a triumphant return to the main line on February 9. The immaculate Stanier ‘5XP’ passed a late trial to ensure its new and overhauled equipment was in full working order, and then worked through from Oxenhope on the Keighley &
Sotetsu – JR East link completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 JAPAN: Ceremonies were held in western Yokohama on March 28 to mark the completion of a new link between Sotetsu’s Sagami Railway and JR East tracks, which will allow the operation of through services from the Sagami Main Line and Izumino Line to Shinjuku station in Tokyo. Under the project, formerly
Sensors to improve tank wagon safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20190 CANADA: The government’s Sustainable Development Technology Canada foundation has provided Calgary-based TransRail Innovation Group with C$1·85m to support the testing and commercialisation of digital sensors designed to increase safety when transporting hazardous liquids by rail. The wagon-mounted XLOAD sensors automatically measure, monitor and track hazardous commodities as they are loaded, shipped
ORR marks start of CP6 by targeting NR bonuses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20190 THE start of Control Period 6 at Network Rail on 1 April is being marked by changes at the Office of Rail and Road, which now intends to take action earlier when problems arise. It may also make senior managers pay for missed performance targets by targeting their bonuses for
DB to dispose of Arriva Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 EUROPE: The DB AG Supervisory Board confirmed on March 27 its intention to dispose of the company’s international operating subsidiary Arriva, Railway Gazette’s sister publication Rail Business has reported. DB’s management team has been tasked with developing options for the transaction, which could either take the shape of a sale to
Rail union ballots for strike in row over members’ rights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 Updated 16.10 THE white-collar union TSSA is balloting its members at DB Cargo, claiming there is ‘a complete breakdown in industrial relations’. The union said its organiser, who is a member of the union’s staff, had been stopped from visiting its members at DB Cargo depots, which DB Cargo has denied. The dispute
Cape Town seeks suburban rail devolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 SOUTH AFRICA: Plans to transfer the operation of commuter services from Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa to an organisation appointed by the city council were confirmed on March 26 when the city announced that four bids had been received for a tender to provide consultancy services. Through its Metrorail Western
Daylight testing for TransPennine Express’s new train fleets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 TESTING of three types of new trains for the TransPennine Express franchise are being stepped up, with the new ‘Nova 1’ (Class 802) and ‘Nova 2’ (Class 397) now being seen making daylight runs. Nova is the train name adopted by TPE for its new fleet. The TransPennine livery enhances the sleek
Steam-hauled overnight tour from Melbourne in the pipeline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 AN AMBITIOUS four-day, 1,500km steam tour is planned for June, including sleeping cars and overnight steam-hauled travel. The main tour loco will be North British-built Pacific R707 (1951/26997), constructed for Victorian Railways. R707 in action on August 26, 2018. The loco was withdrawn in 1974, having only run 123,572 miles in its
EMUs in Queensland built by Bombardier… in India! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 QUEENSLAND Rail is over half way through the roll out of a new EMU fleet, after first introducing the train in December 2017. Unlike all previous EMU fleets in Queensland this one is not being built in Australia, but instead is being built by Bombardier in India. NGR set 723 seen at
Oil instead of coal for Puffing Billy Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 THE Puffing Billy Railway has converted one of its fleet of ‘NA’ class locos to burn oil instead of coal to reduce fire risk. The move will enable steam operation even in hot summer months. Oil-fired 14A seen on its first day back in traffic on October 18, 2018 at Gembrook. VAL
Appeal to save North British 4-8-2 tank engine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 THE UK-based North British Loco (NBL) Preservation Group has announced an urgent appeal for funds to preserve North British-built, heavy duty 4-8-2T locomotive No. 25916. The 1,067mm-gauge loco was one of 42 similar locos built for industrial use in South Africa between 1929 and 1955. North British-built 4-8-2T No. 25916 in store at
EE diesels stand in for DMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 PORTUGUESE Railways (CP) recently ran the entire service at the eastern end of the Douro Valley line using loco-hauled trains for the first time in many years. CP 1415 at Pocinho on January 8 with R4202 15.22 Pocinho-Régua, formed of two of the 1947-built Schindler coaches. JANET COTTRELL These operated between Marco
‘Chargers’ for Amtrak and VIA Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 BOTH major national passenger rail operators in North America placed orders for significant numbers of Siemens 4,400HP ‘Charger’ diesel-electric loco in December. Canadian national passenger company VIA Rail ordered 32 ‘Chargers’ in early-December, along with 32 new push-pull trains which the locos will operate. One of the first operators for the new
New lease of life for former TEE coaches in Cuba Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 FRENCH and Cuban railways agreed in mid-2018 to co-operate in renovating workshops at Luyanó and Camagüey in Cuba, and to refurbish the former French Railways (SNCF) Trans-Europ-Express (TEE) ‘Inox-TEE’ stainless steel carriages, which SNCF sold to Cuba in the late-1990s. Chinese-built type DF7G-C No. 52556 shunts carriages from the ‘Tren Especial’
Steam heat returns (briefly) to main line in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 STEAM-heated mainline trains are now almost extinct across Europe but for a few days in late-January a charter train in Spain re-created the old atmosphere. UK rail holiday operator PTG Tours celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first rail tour by running the train in Spain. Steaming at dawn: ALSA No. 321 059
Didcot’s diesel shunter clocks up 40 years’ service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 A SMALL celebration was held on December 29 to mark the 40th anniversary of Hunslet 5238 of 1957 – a 264bhp 0-6-0DM, now known as No. DL 26 – arriving at the Didcot Railway Centre. The small team of Great Western Society members who drive and/or maintain Didcot’s ‘very useful loco’. picture: JOHN
Restoration of West Somerset’s little-known diesel ‘shunter’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 RUSTON & Hornsby 200793 of 1940 has been beautifully restored and is used as yard shunter by West Somerset Restoration, the commercial engineering arm of the West Somerset Railway Association at Williton. The 48DS-type arrived on the West Somerset Railway from South Wales in 2016, but as far as is known,
Diesel days on the Swindon & Cricklade Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 THE Swindon & Cricklade Railway ran diesel services on Sundays in February. On the 10th, haulage was provided by ex-BR Departmental 0-6-0DE Ruston & Hornsby No. PWM651, making a special appearance in its 60th year. It is seen at Taw Valley Halt carting a headboard commemorating well-known and active diesel enthusiast Andrew ‘Brillo’
CRRC and Aurizon Sign Contract for 264 Narrow Gauge Coal Hopper Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 CRRC Yangtze and Australian logistics company Aurizon have signed a contract for 264 narrow-gauge coal hopper cars. CRRC says […] The post CRRC and Aurizon Sign Contract for 264 Narrow Gauge Coal Hopper Cars appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/crrc-aurizon-narrow-gauge-coal-hopper-cars/
Strike set to disrupt London tram services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 Updated 12.00 MOST tram services in south London are set to be cancelled tomorrow, as members of ASLEF prepare to strike in a pay dispute with the system’s operator Tram Operations Limited, which is owned by FirstGroup. Transport for London said it had a contingency plan, which would provide a limited service
ČD awarded long-distance operating contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: The Ministry of Transport has announced that, following a market consultation assessment, it would award all the remaining long-distance public service obligation operating contracts directly to state incumbent ČD. Other operators had not shown sufficient interest in the contracts, which cover six express and 13 fast services and run
Mayor calls for TfL to replace Network Rail as infrastructure manager Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20190 UK: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has called for Transport for London to replace Network Rail as the infrastructure manager for routes which are used by suburban passenger services operated under concessions awarded by TfL. The proposal forms part of TfL’s submission of its views to a review of the rail
Almanya’da Demiryollarına 50 Milyar Euro Ek Yatırım haber by railsistem - Mart 26, 2019Mart 28, 20190 almanyada demiryollarina milyar euro ek yatirim Bild am Sonntag gazetesi, Alman hükümetinin demiryolu altyapısına önümüzdeki 10 yılda 50 milyar euroluk yatırım yapmaya hazırlandığını bildirdi Almanya’da demiryolu altyapısına önümüzdeki 10 yılda 50 milyar euroluk yatırım yapılacağı bildirildi. Haberi duyuran Bild am Sonntag gazetesi, kaynaklarını açıklamadı. Bild’in haberine göre, Alman Maliye Bakanlığı 10 yıllık
Metra seeks commuter coach proposals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20190 USA: Chicago commuter operator Metra has issued a request for proposals for the supply of at least 200 double-deck coaches, with options for up to 200 more if funding is available. The operator has said it will accept alternatives to the gallery cars that have been used on its routes