Access all areas? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Ben Jones looks at the thorny issue of open access in the UK and Europe, its successes and failures, and the arguments for and against. ASK someone for their views on open access passenger operations and the response will give you a pretty good idea where they stand on the much
Polarteknik and SMF Sign Representation Agreement in Italian Territory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Polarteknik Oy, a Finnish company known for its interior doors and complete partition wall solutions for railway rolling stock, […] The post Polarteknik and SMF Sign Representation Agreement in Italian Territory appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/polarteknik-smf-sign-representation-agreement-italy/
Complexity and skills shortage still hampering Crossrail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 A POSSIBLE opening date for Crossrail under central London could be announced by the end of the month, according to chief executive Mark Wild. However, he is warning that progress continues to be hampered by several problems, including a shortage of skills among contractors as well as software issues and a
Orlando bonds approved as Brightline becomes Virgin Trains USA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 USA: Virgin Trains USA has been granted approval by the Florida Development Finance Corp to raise $950m in Private Activity Bond sales to fund the second phase of the inter-city passenger project formerly branded as Brightline. Announced on April 5, the sale of tax-exempt bonds will help fund the 275 km Phase
Open access operators near top of complaints list Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 NEW figures of passenger complaints from the Office of Rail and Road show that two open access operators, Grand Central and Hull Trains, were the second and third worst in the rankings. However, the ORR added that it was discussing data quality with Hull Trains, and that its figure should be
DB tests talking robot head Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 GERMANY: A robot head which smiles at passengers and greets them with ‘My name is FRAnny. How can I help you?’ is being tested by Deutsche Bahn’s information technology arm DB Systel and airport operator Fraport. The initial trial is at Frankfurt airport, with trials at Berlin Hbf planned for
Thailand – Cambodia railway to open this month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 ASIA: The 1·3 km cross-border rail link between Arayaprathet in Thailand and Poipot in Cambodia which was completed last year is to be opened on April 22, Thailand’s Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told the ASEAN PPP Summit in Bangkok on April 4. Speaking to Railway Gazette International on the sidelines of
TCDD awards soda plant link contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 TURKEY: Infrastructure manager TCDD announced on April 2 that it had awarded contracts for construction of an 18·5 km branch to a soda plant at Yenikent. The contract award to a consortium of HCA Insaat, Imaj Altyapi Ust Yapı and Efecemler Ins Nak Madencılık is valued at TL353·5m; TCDD received 11
ENR orders 160 km/h Talgo trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 EGYPT: Egyptian National Railways has selected Talgo to supply and maintain a fleet of six 160 km/h trainsets at a total cost of around €158m, the manufacturer announced on April 7. Intended to operate inter-city services on ENR’s principal routes linking Alexandria, Cairo and Aswan, the trains will be formed of 14
Skoda to Supply 31 Electric Trains to Czech Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 Czech train manufacturer Skoda Transportation and consortium partner Skoda Vagonka, have signed a framework agreement with Czech Railways for […] The post Skoda to Supply 31 Electric Trains to Czech Railways appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/skoda-to-supply-31-electric-trains-to-czech-railways/
Feature articles in the April 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 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 Poor reliability hurts freight News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Renfe must become more proactive as competition grows, Trump
CRRC tests ‘variable configuration’ EMU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20190 CHINA: CRRC Tangshan has completed pre-delivery testing of a variable configuration electric multiple-unit, which is designed to be formed of two power cars and up to 16 single or double-deck coaches. The train has been designed to enable operators to configure train lengths in response to changes in passenger demand, unlike
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
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
Bombardier to Upgrade New Generation Rollingstock | Railway-News Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 Bombardier has signed a contract with the government of Queensland to modify and upgrade the trains for the New […] The post Bombardier to Upgrade New Generation Rollingstock | Railway-News appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/bombardier-queensland-ngr/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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:
‘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’,
Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 Alstom has announced it will supply 23 three-car metro trains for lines 16 and 17 of the Grand Paris […] The post Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/ile-de-france-mobilites-order-23-trains-for-the-grand-paris-express/
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
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
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
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
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
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
Alstom Presents Its Metropolis Vehicle for the Montréal REM metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 The consortium ‘Groupe des partenaires pour la mobilité des Montréalais’ (Groupe PMM) has made public the design of the […] The post Alstom Presents Its Metropolis Vehicle for the Montréal REM appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/alstom-metropolis-montreal-rem/
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
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
SKF Collaborates with ATS to Develop Solutions to Reduce Life Cycle Cost for Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 SKF and Advanced Truck Systems (ATS) have agreed to collaborate in equipping the new 2-piece bogie system from ATS […] The post SKF Collaborates with ATS to Develop Solutions to Reduce Life Cycle Cost for Rail Freight appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/skf-ats-reduce-life-cycle-cost-rail-freight/
Rumo wins Norte-Sul operating concession Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 BRAZIL: Rumo has won the tender for a 30-year concession to complete and operate the 1 537 km southern section of the Ferrovia Norte-Sul corridor linking Porto Nacional in Tocantins to Estrela d'Oeste in São Paulo state. When the offers were opened on March 28, Rumo’s bid of R$2·72bn was significantly ahead of
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
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
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
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
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
€600m contracts awarded as Napoli – Bari rebuilding progresses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 ITALY: Infrastructure manager RFI awarded design and construction contracts worth €608m on March 29 for rebuilding of the Apice – Hirpinia section of the Napoli – Bari line. A consortium of Salini Impregilo, Astaldi, Rocksoil, Net Engineering and Alpina will undertake civil works and install railway equipment, including new electrical supplies
Russian double-deck EMU planned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 RUSSIA: Ural Locomotives and Russian Railways have signed an agreement to develop plans for a double-deck electric multiple-unit designed for inter-regional services. A working group is to be established to produce a feasibility study and define the technical requirements, including the estimated costs of supply and maintenance under a lifecycle contract
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
UWC to Supply 400 Articulated Tank Cars to Kazakhstan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20190 United Wagon Company and TEXOL group, one of Kazakhstan’s largest railway operators and freight car fleet owners, have signed […] The post UWC to Supply 400 Articulated Tank Cars to Kazakhstan appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/uwc-400-articulated-tank-cars-kazakhstan/
Genesee & Wyoming leases two short lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20190 USA: Genesee & Wyoming Inc subsidiaries Toledo, Peoria & Western Railway Corp and Central Railroad Co of Indianapolis commenced operations on the Winamac Southern Railway and the Kokomo Railroad in Indiana under long-term lease agreements on March 22. Terms were not disclosed. The two lines totalling 90 km are being operated
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
Drivers’ walkout disrupts London tram services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20190 ONLY one line of London Tramlink is running today, after ASLEF drivers walked out for 24 hours over a pay dispute. FirstGroup, which owns Transport for London contractor Tram Operations Limited, has said the drivers want a 20 per cent pay rise over three years, which is ‘unsustainable’ ASLEF says the pay
Genk rail port to boost Belgian freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20190 BELGIUM: The H Essers Railport Genk freight terminal is to be developed at the Euro Terminal Genk site in Belgium which H Essers has acquired from Lineas. The terminal will be secured and equipped for the handling of chemical, pharmaceutical and high-value products. This is intended to help develop rail services
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
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
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
‘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’
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
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
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
Lithuania to reinstate rail link to Latvia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20190 LITHUANIA: Following a competitive tender, national railway Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai has awarded Skinest Rail subsidiary Vitras-S a contract worth €9·38m plus VAT to reinstate the line connecting Mažeikiai with Rengė in Latvia, which had been closed in controversial circumstances. The project includes the rebuilding or repair of 19 km of track, five
Marmaray'da taşınan yolcu sayısı 500 bine ulaştı haber by railsistem - Mart 26, 2019Mart 26, 20190 TCDD Taşımacılık Genel Müdürü Erol Arıkan, Kuruluşun 2019 Yılı Hizmetiçi Eğitim Programının açılışını 25 Mart 2019 tarihinde gerçekleştirdi. Arıkan açılış konuşmasında; 01 Ocak 2017 tarihinden itibaren kendi kaynakları, plan, program ve bütçesi ile faaliyetlerine devam eden kuruluşun günde bine yakın yolcu ve yük treninin tekerleğini döndürdüğünü, binlerce kilometre yol kat ettiğini
Salzburger Lokalbahn extension agreement signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20190 AUSTRIA: The federal government and the Land and city of Salzburg signed a letter of intent on March 25 to extend and upgrade the Salzburger Lokalbahn railway. The agreement was signed by federal Transport Ministger Norbert Hofer, Salzburg Land Governor Wilfried Haslauer, Land Transport Minister Stefan Schnöll and Mayor Harald
Deutsche Bahn: Free Wifi on All InterCity 1 and 2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20190 Deutsche Bahn has announced it is upgrading its entire InterCity fleet with free wifi. Starting in summer 2019, Deutsche […] The post Deutsche Bahn: Free Wifi on All InterCity 1 and 2 Trains appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/deutsche-bahn-free-wifi-intercity-1-2/
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
Krasnodar suburban network proposed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20190 RUSSIA: A framework agreement for the development of a suburban rail network in Krasnodar was signed by Russian Railways Chief Executive Oleg Belozerov and regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev on March 12. The project has become feasible following the inauguration of a 69 km double-track freight bypass line in February, creating more