UK to leave Interrail and Eurail ticketing schemes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 UK: The Rail Delivery Group will cease to be a member of the Eurail Group of railway companies with effect from January 1 2020, ending the ability of visitors to Great Britain to use the Interrail and Eurail pass schemes. RDG offers its own its range of BritRail passes. It said
Unipart Rail Shortlisted for Two HR Awards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 Unipart Rail has been shortlisted for two Personnel Today Awards 2019. Lucy Weaver is named in the HR Director of the Year category and Unipart Rail is up for the Graduate Scheme of the Year category. Unipart Rail Graduates As HR Director for Unipart Rail, Lucy Weaver is responsible for more than 850
South Eastern franchise competition cancelled pending Rail Review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport terminated the competition for the next South Eastern franchise on August 7, saying it had ‘significant concerns’ that continuing with the process ‘would lead to additional costs incurred to the taxpayer, with no certainty that this would deliver envisaged benefits for passengers in a timely
South Eastern franchise competition cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 THE Department for Transport has cancelled the competition for the next South Eastern franchise, and confirmed that the existing contract with Govia will now continue until April 2020. The decision to cancel the bidding has come only days after the High Court rejected an attempt by the DfT to quash
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
Siemens Mobility selects Softil software for LTE-R development Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 COMMUNICATIONS: Siemens Mobility is to use Softil’s BEEHD framework in the development of LTE-R communications technology to succeed GSM-R, and also mission-critical push-to-talk applications for transport use. The next-generation data communication system is required to support ETCS and automatic train operation as well as secure voice communication between drivers and signallers,
Cairo Region to Get Bombardier INNOVIA Monorail 300 System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 The consortium comprising Bombardier Transportation, Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors has won the contract to supply and operate two monorail lines in Cairo and the surrounding region. Bombardier Transportation wins monorail contract in Egypt © Bombardier The consortium will design and build the two lines, and then operate and maintain them for
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
Class 442s return after door issues problems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Class 442 units returned to the South Western Main Line on June 10, the door issues apparently resolved. Set Nos. 442410 and 442420 are seen at London Waterloo after their inaugural service, the 06.28 from Southampton Airport Parkway. The RM will be taking a closer look at the upgrade South
Stadler 755/4 approved for use by ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 THE Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the use by Greater Anglia (GA) of the Stadler ‘Flirt’ Class 755 four-car bi-mode multiple units. These are the first Swiss trains to be built for the privatised railway, with testing only starting in January. The first Stadler Class 745
6 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Second station funding boost for West Midlands TWO stations in the West Midlands which were closed in January 1965 have moved a significant step closer to being reopened, with news of a £10 million grant from the Department for Transport. Darlaston and Willenhall were closed as part of the Beeching cutbacks,
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
Trenitalia plans €2·7bn regional EMU spend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 ITALY: State-owned passenger operator Trenitalia has invited expressions of interest by October 1 for the supply of up to 250 single-deck EMUs with an estimated total value of €2·7bn. The FS Group subsidiary is looking to award two four-year framework agreements for EMUs to operate regional passenger services on the 3 kV
Cybersecurity firm raises seed funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 ISRAEL: Railway cybersecurity startup company Cervello has raised US$4·5m during a seed funding round. Investors include North First Ventures of Israel and Awz Ventures of Canada, along with Nissim Bar-El, the founder of technology security consultancy Comsec Group. ‘As operators further digitise their infrastructure, the railway industry is adopting an active
Talgo Signs Framework Agreement to Improve Trains in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 The signing took place in Madrid, Talgo’s headquarters. The signing parties were Jose Maria Oriol Fabra, CEO of Talgo, and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Esmail Nagdy, SEMAF Factory Chairman. SEMAF Factory is the AOI branch that deals with manufacturing rolling stock. Dr Maha Nasser from AOI was also present at the
Westbahn to operate RegioJet’s Wien – Praha trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 EUROPE: Open access operators Westbahn and RegioJet have signed an agreement under which Westbahn will take over the ‘technical operation’ in Austria of RegioJet’s international trains which link Wien, Brno and Praha. Since their launch in December 2017, these trains have been operated between Wien Hbf and the Czech border station
West Coast launches regular Stratford steam Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 STRATFORD-upon-Avon will gain its second regular steam operation later this month when West Coast Railways launches its ‘Merchant of Avon’ trains on July 28. Five summer Sunday trains are planned initially, starting from Burton-on-Trent and calling at Tamworth, Coleshill Parkway, Henley-in-Arden, Tyseley, Dorridge and Stratford on July 28, August 11/25 and
Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 CAF has signed a contract with the City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, for the supply of an additional seven metro trains. This order adds to the twelve metro trains CAF is already manufacturing for Naples. Once ready, Azienda Napoletana Mobilità will be the
British Thomson-Houston survivor in New Zealand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20190 The only remaining diesel loco supplied by British Thomson-Houston (BTH) still in service anywhere in the world is in use with Alliance Group in New Zealand, where it works as a shunter at their Pukeuri Works, north of Oamaru, on the South Island. The loco – DSC 2067 – was delivered
South African loco back in steam after 59-year gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20190 BALDWIN-built 2ft- (610mm) gauge 4-6-2 Class NG10 loco No. NG61 was the star of the recent Sandstone Estates 2019 Festival in South Africa – 59 years after it was last steamed. The loco was restored earlier this year and operated as a pair with Beyer, Peacock-built Class NG G11 ‘Garratt’ loco
EPB group vehicles displayed at Ramsgate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 THE EPB Preservation Group exhibited four EMU vehicles at the Southeastern Ramsgate depot open day on June 8. The quartet was the two-car EPB No. 5759 and Motor Luggage Vans Nos. S68001 and 9002/68002. They travelled down to Ramsgate from their Southall base by rail on June 7, returning after
Ruddington ‘Peak’ returns to traffic at Severn Valley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 D05 Preservation Ltd’s Class 46 No. 46010 was completed in time for its debut at the Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) May 16-18 diesel festival. It has been restored to a high standard by the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group at Ruddington, and appeared at the SVR along with the same group’s Class 37
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling
Zonegreen Begins Major Safety Upgrade for Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is working with Siemens to overhaul the personnel protection systems installed at its UK maintenance depots. Kings Heath Traincare Facility in Northampton is the first to receive an updated version of the firm’s Depot Personnel Protection System, which was installed originally in 2006. © Zonegreen Depot Personnel Protection
Vossloh sales up as rationalisation progresses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 VOSSLOH: Reporting its half-year results on July 25, Vossloh Group announced that sales had increased by 4·6% to €437·1m from €418·1m for the first six months of 2018. An 18·6% increase in orders received to €568·9m had helped to lift the group’s order backlog by 33·7% to €726·9m at the
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
Televic Rail acquires information systems supplier GSP Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 EUROPE: Belgian communications and control technology company Televic Rail has acquired German train, metro and tram passenger information system supplier GSP Sprachtechnologie as part of its international growth strategy. The acquisition ‘gives us greater access to the highly attractive German market and the larger Germany, Austria and Switzerland region’, said Televic
Passenger trains start to serve Yakutsk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 RUSSIA: Regular passenger trains have started running on the northern section of the Yakutia Railway, following celebrations on July 27 attended by State Counsellor Vyacheslav Shtyrov, on behalf of the President of the Sakha Republic Aisen Nikolayev. Formal approval of the line for passenger operation was granted on July 19, allowing
Talgo signs Egyptian co-operation agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 EGYPT: Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has signed a framework co-operation agreement with the Arab Organization for Industrialization for the joint development of capacity and performance improvement projects on the Egyptian rail network. Signed in Madrid by Talgo CEO Jose Maria Oriol Fabra and the Chairman of AOI’s SEMAF rolling stock
Eight-Car Trains Introduced on Edinburgh – Glasgow Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: On the 29 July, ScotRail launched its first eight-car Class 385 trains on the main line between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built by Hitachi Rail, the EMUs will deliver faster journeys as well as more seating and improved amenities for passengers. ScotRail Class 385 trains © The ScotRail Alliance under license The
£400 Million Investment in Hitachi Trains for East Midlands Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 Abellio UK, franchisee of East Midlands Railway (EMR), has confirmed it has awarded a £400 million contract to Hitachi Rail for its new fleet of intercity trains. Artist impression of new train © Hitachi Rail under license A Modern Fleet for the East Midlands Serving the main cities and towns on the Midlands Main
Elsecar Railway to reunite former driver with Bessie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 THE Elsecar Heritage Railway (EHR) has been approached by Samuel Nye regarding 0-6-0DH No. 2895 Earl of Strafford (Yorkshire 2895 of 1964), which is out of use, awaiting attention. Sam’s grandfather Peter Vaughan (90) used to drive the loco, nicknamed Bessie, at the British Gypsum works at Tutbury, Burton-on-Trent, working trains to
Severn Valley blue and green ‘Gronks’ comparison Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 THE Severn Valley Railway has repainted Class 09 No. 09107 (built Horwich 1961) in BR blue, as seen at Kidderminster on April 16. It is posed with an early Class 08 – No. D3022 (built Derby 1953) in BR green. The ‘09’ is not an original, having been converted from Class
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
Azuma launches on Flying Scotsman Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: East Coast Main Line operator LNER launched its Hitachi-built Class 800 Azuma trainsets on Anglo-Scottish services on August 1, deploying one of the electro-diesel units on its flagship 05.40 Flying Scotsman service from Edinburgh to London King’s Cross and the 17.30 return working. Class 800s have been operating between London
UK railway news round-up – August 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 On July 25 TransPennine Express accepted the first of the Nova 2 branded Civity EMUs which are being supplied by CAF and Eversholt Rail. The five-car Class 397 units will enter service later this year on TPE’s services from Manchester and Liverpool to Edinburgh and Glasgow via the West Coast
Ve resmen satıldı – Odatv haber by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Ve resmen satıldı Odatv Denizbank’ın Emirates NBD’ye satışı tamamlandı Haberler.com Son dakika! DenizBank’ın Emirates NBD’ye devrinde imzalar atıldı Habertürk Büyük banka hisselerini devretti Milliyet Denizbank 4. kez el değiştirdi Memurlar Google Haberler uygulamasında İlgili tüm haberleri göster Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Son dakika! DenizBank’ın Emirates NBD’ye devrinde imzalar atıldı – Habertürk haber by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Son dakika! DenizBank’ın Emirates NBD’ye devrinde imzalar atıldı Habertürk Son dakika DenizBank’ın satışı tamamlandı Mynet Büyük banka hisselerini devretti Milliyet Açıklandı! Dev bankanın satışı tamamlandı Haber7.com Son dakika… DenizBank Genel Müdürü Ateş duyurdu! Satış tamamlandı Hürriyet Google Haberler uygulamasında İlgili tüm haberleri göster Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Sakhalin diesel railcars outshopped Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 RUSSIA: Three Class RA3 diesel multiple-units to operate regauged regional railway routes on Sakhalin were formally unveiled by Transmashholding on July 26, at a ceremony attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Sakhalin oblast government Vitaly Gudin, RZD’s Deputy General Director, Passenger, Dmitry Pegov, and the First Deputy General Director
Skoda Vagonka Wins Contract for Electric Trains in Latvia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Škoda Vagonka, a part of the Škoda Transportation Group, has won a 240 million (EUR) contract with Latvian State Railways (Pasažieru Vilciens) to supply 32 single-deck electric trains for suburban transport in the country. © Škoda Fulfilling All the Requirements The 35-year contract, which includes servicing and maintenance, best fulfilled the requirements of
London’s newest station opens at Meridian Water Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Meridian Water station in north-east London opened on June 3, serving a huge regeneration scheme on former industrial land. The £46million, three-platform interchange will be served by Greater Anglia trains on the Lea Valley route, and replaces nearby Angel Road, one of inner London’s least-used stations. A 5.5km third
25 More Light Rail Vehicles for San Diego Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for 25 S700 low-floor Light Rail Vehicles (LRV’s) from San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). The first Siemans S70 from the 2011 order, departs the San Diego Train Station © Paul Sullivan under license Changing Standards The new vehicles, which will replace the existing Siemens Mobility
İspanya’da demiryolu işçileri grevde haber by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 İspanya’da demiryolu işçilerinin bağlı bulunduğu Genel İş Konfederasyonunun (CGT) çağrısıyla yapılan grev nedeniyle ülke genelinde 700 tren seferi iptal edildi. Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
31 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Fourth strike called on East Midlands Trains THE RMT has called an additional Saturday strike on East Midlands Trains, in the unresolved dispute over what the union describes as ‘pay discrimination and contract issues’. The new walkout is set for 17 August. The last of the three strikes which had already
Nine recommendations for rail in northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 UK: Nine recommendations are set out in a review of the Rail North Partnership between the Department for Transport and Transport for the North which manages the Northern and TransPennine Express passenger franchises. Published on July 19, the review had been commissioned by Leeds City Council Leader Judith Blake and Rail
Legal row over track safety rule change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 BELGIUM: Infrastructure manager Infrabel said on July 30 that it had been forced to defend itself and changes in its maintenance policy in a case brought before the Brussels Francophone Business Court by freight operator Lineas. Services run by Lineas and other operators had been affected by an unexpected change
ČD Cargo Effishunter locomotives unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: ČD Cargo has taken delivery of the prototype Class 742.71 EffiShunter 1000M Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotive which CZ Loko has produced by extensively rebuilding a ČKD-built Class 742. ČD Cargo ordered 50 of the locomotives for shunting and light main line duties in a KC2·1bn contract signed in November 2018.
Prestigious design award for Hackney Wick project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 London Overground’s Hackney Wick station, which reopened after extensive redevelopment and expansion in May 2018, has won a prestigious design award from the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE). The ambitious redesign, which transformed the North London Line station from a neglected site into a modern and attractive transport interchange, won
Travelling with Confidence: Accessible Travel Policy Guidance Published Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 UK: The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its new Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) guidance for train and station operators which it hopes will help older and disabled people travel by rail with more confidence. Carried out between November 2018 and February 2019, the Improved Assisted Travel consultation, which
Russian Railways Launches Freight Service from Korea to Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 Russian Railways (RZD) and the FESCO Transport Group (FESCO) have launched a freight service route running from the Republic of Korea to Europe via the Trans-Siberian Landbridge line. Danilov, Russia © sovraskin under license The first container was shipped from Busan on the 25 June 2019 and arrived in Wroclaw, Poland, 21 days
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
Robust cyber-security plans keep trains running on time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: As primary movers of people and goods, railways play a central role in the economic and social life of most countries, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Railways have also become an attractive target for potential cyber attacks, due in large
ADLINK Announces New Rugged, Fanless, Real-Time Video/Graphics Analytics AIoT Platform for Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 ADLINK, a global provider of advanced Edge Computing products, has released its latest rugged, fanless NVIDIA Quadro embedded AIoT (AI and IoT) platform, the PIS-5500, designed for real-time video/graphics analytics applications in the rail industry. ADLINK PIS-5500 AIoT platform © ADLINK Technology Inc. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being adopted globally by
Phasor Achieves ISO 9001 Certification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Phasor, the leading developer of enterprise-grade electronically-steered antenna (ESA) systems for satellite-based mobile broadband applications has announced that it has achieved ISO 9001 Certification ahead of the commercial release of its products for the land mobile, maritime and aviation markets. ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for a quality management
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
Merseyrail top of punctuality charts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Merseyrail was the UK’s most punctual passenger train operator in 2018/19 with an average of 95.51% of trains running on time – well above the national average of 86.3%. Overall national punctuality during March was steady at 89%, but Merseyrail topped the charts with an impressive 98.1%. Close
Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 30 for 22–26 July 2019: Current Westbahn KISS interior © Westbahn Rolling Stock Siemens, Bombardier and DB reach an agreement about the ICE 4 trains © www.siemens.com/press Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4
Government plans €86bn spend to renew German network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 GERMANY: A 54% increase in spending on infrastructure renewals will see €86bn invested in the national rail network over the next decade, Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer announced on July 26. Unveiling a 10-year plan for 2020-29 which he described as ‘the biggest railway modernisation programme’ in Germany's history, Scheuer said the
Mallard to leave National Railway Museum to meet new Azuma trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 To celebrate the launch of Azuma train services to York, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has been working on a special event – bringing Mallard out of its usual exhibition space at the National Railway Museum to meet the newest train on the block, Azuma. The rare outing is part
Sakhalin regauging makes progress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 RUSSIA: The first 1 520 mm gauge long-distance overnight passenger services on the island of Sakhalin began running on July 18, following conversion of the 500 km Vzmorye – Nogliki route from 1 067 mm to broad gauge. This marks the latest stage in a programme launched in 2003 to regauge the island’s network
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
Stadler Berlin Expansion Plans on Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Stadler is expanding its Berlin location. The works, which will cost around 70 million euros, include the construction of an additional production hall as well as new offices and a modern canteen for its employees. Stadler says it wishes to start using the phase 1 premises starting in early 2021.
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),
İtalya’da yüksek hızlı tren protestosu haber by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20190 İtalya’nın Torino kentiyle Fransa’nın Lyon kenti arasında yapımı yıllardır süren yeni yüksek hızlı tren hattına İtalyan hükümetinin yeşil ışık yakmasının ardından binlerce kişi şantiye yakınlarında eylem yaptı. Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Accessible travel policy guidance updated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20190 UK: The Office of Rail & Road has published updated guidance designed to enable train and station operators to provide older and disabled people with greater confidence when travelling by rail. The Accessible Travel Policy replaces ORR’s Disabled Persons’ Protection Policy and broadens its scope. Updated requirements include: better staff training
‘Barış’a özgürlük – Cumhuriyet haber by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20190 ‘Barış’a özgürlük Cumhuriyet SON DAKİKA! AYM’den “Barış Bildirisi”ne imza atan akademisyenler için karar – Son Dakika Haberleri Habertürk AYM’den bomba karar Odatv Anayasa Mahkemesinden ‘barış bildirisi’ kararı Timeturk AYM’den ‘barış bildirisi’ne imza atan akademisyenler hakkında karar NTV Google Haberler uygulamasında İlgili tüm haberleri göster Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Eyre grain lines are not closed, insists GWA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Unequal treatment of road and rail was a major factor behind the decision to suspend services on the 1 067 mm gauge network in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, according to operator Genesee & Wyoming Australia. The 700 km network was mothballed at the end of May after GWA’s only customer switched its
Bakan Pekcan’dan Rus iş insanlarına: Kalite de uygun fiyat da burada – Hürriyet haber by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 Bakan Pekcan’dan Rus iş insanlarına: Kalite de uygun fiyat da burada Hürriyet Türkiye’den Rusya’ya çağrı! ‘Uzaklarda aramayın…’ Haber7.com Rusya’dan Türkiye’ye flaş ‘Doğu Akdeniz’ mesajı Aksam Özilhan: 100 milyar dolarlık Türk-Rus ticaret hedefine yeni liman ve demiryolu bağlantıları ile ulaşabiliriz Sputnik Turkey Novak: Türkiye ile ticaret hacmimizi artırmamız gerekiyor Milliyet Google Haberler uygulamasında İlgili tüm haberleri göster Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Abseil teams descend to protect Leicester to Nuneaton line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 Specialist abseiling teams have been brought in by Network Rail to help shore up a steep embankment in Warwickshire and prevent potentially dangerous rockfalls. The earthworks close to Arley Tunnel, on the Leicester to Nuneaton line, sits below an old colliery slag heap and a mixture of natural soil and
Haberler: 5 Ayda 10 milyar dolar! Daha da artacak… – Ekonomi Haberleri – Milliyet haber by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 Haberler: 5 Ayda 10 milyar dolar! Daha da artacak… – Ekonomi Haberleri Milliyet Bakan Pekcan’dan Rus iş insanlarına: Kalite de uygun fiyat da burada Hürriyet Türkiye’den Rusya’ya çağrı! ‘Uzaklarda aramayın…’ Haber7.com Özilhan: 100 milyar dolarlık Türk-Rus ticaret hedefine yeni liman ve demiryolu bağlantıları ile ulaşabiliriz Sputnik Turkey Rusya’dan Türkiye’ye flaş ‘Doğu Akdeniz’ mesajı Aksam Google Haberler uygulamasında İlgili tüm haberleri göster Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Novak: Türkiye ile ticaret hacmimizi artırmamız gerekiyor – Milliyet haber by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 Novak: Türkiye ile ticaret hacmimizi artırmamız gerekiyor Milliyet Türkiye’den Rusya’ya çağrı! ‘Uzaklarda aramayın…’ Haber7.com Rusya’dan Türkiye’ye flaş ‘Doğu Akdeniz’ mesajı Aksam Özilhan: 100 milyar dolarlık Türk-Rus ticaret hedefine yeni liman ve demiryolu bağlantıları ile ulaşabiliriz Sputnik Turkey Bakan Pekcan’dan Rus iş insanlarına: Kalite de uygun fiyat da burada Hürriyet Google Haberler uygulamasında İlgili tüm haberleri göster Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport has produced guidelines of how it expects Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services. Engineers help clear overgrown vegetation © Network Rail Lineside Vegetation Management Following the recommendations from an independent review chaired by John Varley, a non-executive director
Trans-Pennine ETCS procurement begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: Network Rail has begun the process of appointing a contractor to supply and maintain ETCS Level 2 for the line between Stalybridge near Manchester and Cottingley near Leeds as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade Programme. The selected contractor would be expected to maintain the ETCS equipment over its anticipated
New lines go ahead as FS infrastructure spending approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 ITALY: A €28bn package of funding for FS Group infrastructure spending was formally approved by the government’s Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning on July 24, the state railway group has confirmed. CIPE has also approved updates to the programme contracts between the Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport and the group’s two
‘Do not travel’ – UK heatwave sparks chaos on railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Record-breaking heatwave sparks chaos across UK railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
IRCON to undertake Sri Lanka railway upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 SRI LANKA: A US$91·3m contract for the modernisation of the 130 km Maho – Omanthai line was signed by the government and Indian Railways subsidiary IRCON International on July 18. The 36-month project will raise the line speed from 60 km/h to 120 km/h and eliminate 40 km/h speed restrictions, while reducing maintenance
Greater Anglia: New Intercity Train Completes Test Run Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 In October 2016 Swiss company Stadler signed a contract with Greater Anglia to replace their fleet of intercity trains. One of the new trains has now successfully completed a daylight test run between Norwich and Liverpool Street. Greater Anglia intercity train © Greater Anglia Test Run & Training The train underwent extensive testing
Straighter and faster for Midland Main Line at Market Harborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 The new platforms at Market Harborough have been straightened and extended for increased speeds. However, the southern end of the Up platform is still to be completed. On June 17, Class 222 No. 222010 observes a temporary 50mph speed restriction with the 15.00 Sheffield-St Pancras train. CHRIS MILNER Market Harborough
Low-Emission Locomotives Enter Service on California Northern Railroad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) have announced that two new US EPA Tier 4 compliant low-emission locomotives are now in service with subsidiary company California Northern Railroad Company (CFNR), after successfully completing trials. Built by Knoxville Locomotive Works in Tennessee, the 2,400-horsepower diesel locomotives use selective catalytic reduction technology to meet
Locos retrieved from Sierra Leone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 AFRICA: Diesel locomotives which South African freight and financial services company Grindrod Ltd supplied for use at a mine in Sierra Leone which has now ceased operating have been recovered for use elsewhere. Grindrod delivered a total of 34 S30SCC locomotives to haul iron ore from African Minerals Ltd’s Tonkolili mine
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling quits in cabinet reshuffle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Chris Grayling has quit as Transport Secretary as Boris Johnson stamped his authority in a cabinet revamp on his first day as Prime Minister. For many, Chris Grayling’s name was a byword for incompetence – and he left Government wedded to the unflattering moniker “Failing Grayling”. His record for mistakes was long
Government sets out strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 A strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside to “protect and enhance” the amount of plants, trees and wildlife alongside Britain’s rail lines has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Ministers expect Network Rail, the government-owned company responsible for managing rail infrastructure, to achieve no net loss of
Sheffield City Region rail vision launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: An ‘ambitious’ Integrated Rail Plan for the Sheffield City Region was launched by Mayor Dan Jarvis on July 18. The plan was produced by the region’s local authorities supported by organisations including Transport for the North. The proposals include a Barnsley Dearne Valley station in Goldthorpe on the Northern Powerhouse
İSO Başkanı Bahçıvan: TCDD bir an önce özelleştirilmeli haber by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 İstanbul Sanayi Odası Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı Bahçıvan, Türkiye’nin karayolu ve havayolu taşımacılığında elde ettiği başarının deniz ve demiryolu ulaşımında kendini gösteremediğini belirterek, “Demiryolu taşımacılığının gelişmesi için Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları’nın özelleştirilme sürecinin bir an önce tamamlanması gerekiyor” dedi. Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Rail Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Zero-Emission Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: Rail Minister Andrew Jones has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to greener rail journeys. The pledge was made while visiting Steamology, a Hampshire-based company, which received £350,000 in government funding this year to invest in its ‘Water to Water’ (W2W) system. As a zero-emission compact steam generator that works using oxygen and
China’s Virtual Rail Transit System Put Through Its Paces in Doha Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 CRRC’s trackless Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit (ART) system has shown good performance in the hot conditions of Doha, Qatar, after testing began on 17 July 2019. Launched in June 2017 by CRRC Zhuzhou Institute, the ART system uses onboard sensors to run along a virtual track, which in turn cancels the
24 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Hot weather slows down trains TRAIN operators in England are warning that very hot weather is expected to slow down their trains, particularly tomorrow, when temperatures in the London area are forecast to reach 37C. Network Rail says rail temperatures can be 15C higher than the air temperature, which means the
Register Now for the 3rd ASEAN Rail Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Malaysia: As the fastest-growing region in the global economy, Southeast Asia emerging economies have attracted worldwide attention. It is estimated that by 2020, ASEAN is expected to become the fifth-largest economy in the world. As one of the important countries in ASEAN, China has always maintained close cooperation and exchanges.
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
Metro İstanbul: İstasyonlardaki hava kalitesi, vatandaşların huzur ve güvenle … haber by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi’nin (İBB) iştiraki Metro İstanbul’dan, Prof. Mikdat Kadıoğlu’nun ‘metro ve Marmaray istasyonlarında hava kirliliği ortalaması 25 mikrogram/metreküpü geçti’ ifadesine yanıt geldi. Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
Alstom completes first Class 175 DMU refurbishment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: Alstom's Technology Centre at Widnes has rolled out the first of 27 Class 175 long-distance 160 km/h regional diesel multiple-units to be refurbished in a £6·7m programme which is being undertaken for Transport for Wales. The Alstom-built Class 175 has received TfW’s exterior branding, with interior changes including fitting USB
Network Rail: Route Directors Appointed for Eastern Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 Rob McIntosh, managing director of Network Rail’s Eastern Region, recently announced the Route Directors who will form his new senior management team. Several Network Rail employees have been appointed and will be responsible for ‘putting passengers and freight customers first’. Rob McIntosh, managing director of Network Rail’s Eastern Region © Network
California Northern Railroad commissions low-emission locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 USA: Two Knoxville Locomotive Works low-emission diesel locos have entered service on Genesee & Wyoming’s California Northern Railroad following the completion of trials. The 1·79 MW locomotives have 12-cylinder MTU engines and use selective catalytic reduction technology to meet Tier 4 emissions requirements. They are expected to provide fuel savings of
FreightCar America to close Roanoke factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 USA: Wagon manufacturer FreightCar America is to permanently close its factory at Roanoke, Virginia, by mid-November. The company has leased the site from Norfolk Southern since 2005. ‘The closure of our Roanoke facility is another next step in our “Back to Basics” strategy as we continue to streamline our manufacturing
HS2 Unveils Designs for Automated People Mover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 On July 16 2019 HS2 revealed the designs for its new automated people mover (APM). The 20 metre long driverless people mover will link Birmingham interchange station with a number of new stops. HS2 will present further designs to the public at a number of events throughout July of this
HS2 challenges grow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 THE Labour Party is increasing the urgency of its demands for an inquiry into HS2. The call follows unconfirmed reports that HS2 chairman Allan Cook has written to the Department for Transport warning that all phases of the high speed project will cost more than £55.7 billion. According to the
Gautrain success foreshadows expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 SOUTH AFRICA: Outline plans to extend Gautrain to serve more of the Gauteng region have been drawn up as part of an assessment of the project’s economic and social impact. About R110bn could be allocated for construction of extensions and 19 new stations, plus R24∙4bn on improvements to the existing
DB buys Westbahn’s Kiss EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 EUROPE: Deutsche Bahn has signed an agreement to acquire Austrian open access operator Westbahn’s fleet of 17 Stadler Kiss double-deck electric multiple-units. Announcing the deal on July 22, the German national railway said Westbahn’s four-car and six-car units had ‘achieved the highest levels of customer satisfaction’; some of the vehicles are
Five Ways ELeather Can Meet Customers’ Demands for the Impossible Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 Luxury travel used to be the preserve of the gilded few, while commuters and budget travellers had to put up with easy-clean, bucket seats, or chairs upholstered with uncomfortable artificial fibres. Today, however, every transport operator is under pressure to differentiate themselves from their competitors not just on timeliness and