LTA Singapore Expanding Capacity of Sengkang-Punggol LRT System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 The Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore has chosen Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to enhance the capacity of the automated guideway transit (AGT) system used on the Sengkang-Punggol light rapid transit (LRT) lines. Sengkang-Punggol LRT Singapore © Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) The Sengkang-Punggol LRT system connects two stations on Singapore’s mass rapid transit (MRT) North East
The Stertil Group Announces the Acquisition of Nussbaum® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 The Stertil Group, part of Citadel Enterprises and located in Kootstertille, the Netherlands, proudly announces the acquisition as from 16th February 2022 of Nussbaum Custom Lifts GmbH and Nussbaum World Lifts GmbH, in Kehl, Germany. This acquisition demonstrates the Stertil Group’s commitment to the continued investment in providing world class vehicle
SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom Unveil First Régiolis Hybrid Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have unveiled the first French hybrid train. First Régiolis hybrid regional train © Alstom / Yannick Hauwelle Presented at both Alstom’s Reichshoffen site and the Régions de France headquarters in Paris, this electric-diesel-battery regional train is the first hybridisation project of a Régiolis train in France. The project was launched in 2018
Trains cancelled as Storm Eunice arrives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 Many train operators are warning passengers not to attempt to travel today, as the high winds of Storm Eunice sweep across Wales and England. Transport for Wales has suspended all services, and operators in England are running restricted timetables, with some lines closed entirely. GWR has cancelled all trains to
Keeping Ahead of REACH Compliance in the Rail Industry with Effective Adhesive Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Keeping Ahead of REACH Compliance in the Rail Industry: The Importance of Finding Fast, Effective Adhesive Solutions to Meet Manufacturing Standards By Dimitri Clément, Senior expert in industrial adhesives, Henkel With Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) compliance changing on an almost daily basis, products that complied one day can
US: STB Hearing Begins into Amtrak Petition to Operate Gulf Coast Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 A US Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing has begun into whether Amtrak can operate a passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans along America’s Gulf Coast, which has been without Amtrak services since Hurricane Katrina hit the region in 2005. CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern (NS) freight railroads are against
Trains still disrupted, and more bad weather is coming Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Engineers are out in force on railways in several parts of Britain after Storm Dudley caused damage and disruption overnight. Many train services in Scotland are not expected to restart until after 10.00 this morning, and there are also problems in the north of England and west midlands. Some platforms
Element Materials Technology Acquired by Temasek Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Element Materials Technology Group (Element or the Group), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has been acquired by Temasek from Bridgepoint. Temasek, a global investor headquartered in Singapore, has been a minority shareholder in Element since 2019. The Group generates annual revenues of c.$1 billion and has
Monitoring and Prediction of Catenary Voltage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 To ensure uninterrupted service and the safety of the infrastructure, the monitoring of catenary voltage is essential for the entire network. In order to avoid contact wire breaking, in spite of temperature variations, the voltage must be constant. Stimio has deployed a remote monitoring solution which drastically reduces the number of inspection
Powering the Digital World Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Revealing the latest solutions to guarantee power for our digital world, Socomec will be showcasing its most recent developments at Data Centre World 2022, London ExCel 2nd – 3rd March 2022. Integrated power specialist, Socomec, is introducing a new wave of innovation that ensures power availability and energy performance, on show
British Cables Company Introduces New Cables to Its Range Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 “2021 was an exceptional year for the business with significant changes, largely driven by national and independent wholesaler organisations. As such, we have been steadily expanding our manufacturing and stocking capabilities. “BCC Sales Director, Nick Bowman, said, ”2021 was an exceptional year for the business with significant changes, largely driven by
Germany: S-Bahn Trains Collide in Munich Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Two S-Bahn trains have collided near the Ebenhausen-Schäftlarn S-Bahn station in the south of Munich. Investigations are now underway by the relevant authorities and the cause of the incident has yet to be announced. Rescue workers, police and Deutsche Bahn (DB) staff were deployed to the site of the incident, which took
ScotRail to cancel trains today as Storm Dudley sweeps in Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Trains in central and southern Scotland will stop running by 16.00 today, because winds of up to 130km/h are predicted. Trains in the Highlands and Far North are unlikely to be affected by Storm Dudley, but the winds will be worst in the central belt and as far north as
Rail Freight and PathPlanner: 3Squared feature on latest RSSB podcast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Our very own Head of IT and Technical Innovation, Martin Gleadow features on the latest RSSB podcast alongside Director General of the Rail Freight Group, Maggie Simpson discussing all things rail freight and more. They will be conversing on the importance of rail freight, the capacity challenges that the industry is currently experiencing and how our solution, PathPlanner, can resolve
Train operators have been profiting on refund fees Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 THE Office of Rail and Road has revealed that train operators have been charging up to twice their actual costs when levying a fee for refunding unused tickets. The ORR said the average fee, when charged, has been estimated at £6.96, but the real average cost of handling a claim has
Italy: Alstom Chosen to Improve Abruzzo’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20220 Alstom has signed two contracts with Divisione Ferroviaria TUA worth a total of 33 million euros. (37.33m USD). These will support improvements to the rail network in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Coradia Pop in commercial service in Italy © Alstom The first contract is for the supply of three regional Coradia Stream Pop
Network Rail Appoints New Route Services Managing Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20220 Network Rail has appointed Rob Morton as its new Route Services Managing Director. Rob Morton is appointed Network Rail’s Route Services Managing Director © Network Rail He has now begun a handover process with the outgoing Route Services Managing Director Susan Cooklin, who’s leaving Network Rail after 16 years. Route services supplies critical services
Transport for London fares to rise by 4.8% Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 FARES on Transport for London services will rise by almost 5 per cent on 1 March, as TfL continues to struggle with its finances. Temporary funding support from the government was extended on 4 February for another two weeks, but there are still no signs of a long-term settlement. The Mayor
RMT stages first of four TransPennine strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 Conductors on TransPennine Express have staged their first Sunday strike, in a dispute over pay. Unless there is a breakthrough in the meantime, strikes have also been called for the next three Sundays. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Our members refuse to be treated unfairly and will be continuing
US: NCTD Awards Siemens Mobility 12-Year Service Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 San Diego-based North County Transit District (NCTD) has awarded Siemens Mobility a 12-year technical support spares supply agreement (TSSSA) contract for its fleet of Siemens Sprinter diesel multiple unit (DMU) vehicles. These have been in service since 2008. Siemens Mobility secures 12-year service contract for rail vehicles in San Diego, California Valued at
CZ Loko Wins Contract to Upgrade Czech Railways’ Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CZ Loko has won the contract to modernise Czech Railways’ fleet of 14 Class 742 locomotives. The contract, valued at over 684 million Czech koruna (28.12m euros | 32.12m USD), is part of Czech Railways’ 2030 Strategy to upgrade a significant part of its rolling stock. CZ Loko has
Alstom Completes Azerbaijan Railways Locomotive Order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Alstom has delivered the fortieth and final Prima T8 AZ8A heavy freight locomotive to Azerbaijan Railways. Alstom celebrates the delivery of the 40th Prima T8 AZ8A heavy freight locomotive under the contract to Azerbaijan Railways © Alstom This completes a 288 million euro (330.31 USD) order made by Azerbaijan Railways in 2014 for
British Steel/Translink Partnership Optimises Rail Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 British Steel/Translink Partnership Optimises Rail Performance Our Rail Technologies and Research & Development teams have joined forces to carry out track monitoring activities on the emerald isle after Translink observed some unusual activity on its line. British Steel Technologist Scott Dyball (centre) measuring the rail profile just outside Holywood station with Translink
Work begins on new East Coast station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Work is now underway to build a station at East Linton, near Dunbar on the East Coast Main Line, where engineers building the £15 million station are about to begin piling to create the foundations for the platforms. The station will also offer 125 parking spaces and have a fully
The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Customer Experience in the Rail Industry: The Importance of Customer-Centric Train Carriage Interior Design By Patric Scheidner, Corporate Vice President Global Head of Aviation, Space, Rail at Henkel Across the world, train interiors are becoming more exciting. It’s because of passenger insights, which show that rail users expect more from their trains than
Optimizing Rail Velocity with a Fully Mobile, Never-Break Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 Optimizing Rail Velocity with a Fully Mobile, Never-Break Network Rajant’s wireless broadband network is the only RF solution that enables constant communication between train and wayside and within the dynamic environments of ever-moving railyards—because the network itself is dynamic too. From the transit agency to the railyard, operations are going digital. Keen to
Gothenburg to Get 40 New Alstom Flexity Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 Västtrafik, the operator of Gothenburg’s trams, has ordered 40 new trams from Alstom. The order for the Flexity trams is worth 100 million euros. These 40 units are an option from an initial contract signed between Västtrafik and then-manufacturer of the Flexity trams, Bombardier Transportation in 2016. An Alstom M33 Flexity tram
ScotRail Services to Go into Public Ownership on 1 April 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 The Scottish government will take over ScotRail services from 1 April 2022. The transport minister Jenny Gilruth said in a statement to parliament on 9 February that ScotRail would enter public ownership on 1 April. During her statement, she asked elected representatives and rail unions to participate in the debate about the
Italy: AMT Orders 14 New Trains from Hitachi for Genoa Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 Hitachi Rail has signed an agreement with AMT to supply Genoa Metro with 14 new trains. Genoa Meteo © Hitachi Rail These will support the expansion of the Genoa Metro, including the west and east extensions towards Canepari and Martinez, which are currently under construction. In a deal valued at 70 million euros (80.1m
Chiltern introduces hybrid battery train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 A HYBRID diesel-battery train is now carrying passengers on Chiltern Railways. The HybridFLEX, a converted two-car Class 168 unit fitted with a Rolls Royce MTU hybrid drive, is the product of a four-year partnership between Chiltern Railways, Porterbrook and Rolls-Royce. The train is the first battery-diesel in Britain which is capable
Reward offered after train driver was injured by brick Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20220 Reward offered after train driver was injured by brick A reward of £1,000 has been offered by Northern to achieve a conviction after a brick was thrown at a train travelling on the Manchester-Bolton line near Clifton at 22.00 on Friday night. Broken glass from the windscreen hit the driver's face.
Why Does Internet Access in Public Transport Make Travel Time Productive? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 Nomad Digital: Why Does Internet Access in Public Transport Make Travel Time Productive? Advances in technology, and in particular information and communication technologies (ICT), have revolutionised the way we value time. Passengers can now be more mobile than ever. They have real-time information about travel journeys available at any time. Today, we
Speed Webinar March ‘22: Prerequisites for Good Cleaning Results Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 Speed Webinar March ‘22: Prerequisites for Good Cleaning Results – The Fundamentals of Cleaning Technology In just 45 minutes, participants in this free webinar will receive information on important requirements for a good cleanliness result for their component and advice for planning an efficient cleaning process. High Cleanliness Requirements for Perfect Product
DB Cargo Support Measures Investigated by European Commission Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 The European Commission (EC) has opened an in-depth investigation into whether certain German support measures in favour of DB Cargo are in line with EU state aid rules. DB Cargo UK Class 60 locomotive (60079) DB Cargo is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn (DB) and has been persistently loss-making. Its losses have
GBR headquarters competition heats up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 GBR headquarters competition heats up The contest to be the host town or city for the future headquarters of Great British Railways is warming up, after the competition was formally launched just before the weekend. A new candidate has emerged, with Barrow now joining Derby, Doncaster, Milton Keynes and York. A
Monitor Vehicles 24/7 with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222 Mobile Computing Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20220 Monitor Vehicles 24/7 with the nROK 6222/VTC 6222 Mobile Computing Solution You’ve put hard-earned and precious capital toward purchasing vehicular transport, but you’re concerned about ensuring your new vehicles’ safety and security. How do you know that your drivers are trustworthy and carefully operating your vehicles? What do you have in
German Capital Region to Get Hydrogen Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20220 The states of Berlin and Brandenburg have agreed a research contract with Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) to introduce hydrogen-powered trains on the Heidekrautbahn. This will be the first time hydrogen-powered trains will be used in Germany’s capital region. The Federal Ministry of Transport is funding the project, with 25 million euros (28.59m USD)
Finland: VR Group Receives First Dr19 Locomotive from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20220 The first of 60 Stader Dr19 locomotives ordered by VR Group has arrived in Finland. A total of five Dr19s will be delivered this year. Deliveries will then continue on a regular basis from 2023 until late 2026, when the order will be completed. The locomotives have been designed to operate efficiently
RMT calls Underground strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20220 RMT calls Underground strikes The RMT has called two 24-hour strikes on London Underground. The walkouts on 1 and 3 March are being staged in protest at the continuing financial crisis at TfL, which the RMT alleges has been 'engineered by the government'. General secretary Mick Lynch said: 'A financial crisis
UK: Weekend Work Begins as East Coast Digital Programme Ramps Up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 Weekend work will take place during February and March as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. Signalling the future – Passengers urged to plan ahead as East Coast Digital Programme ramps up © Network Rail This will include the installation and testing of new signalling equipment on the Northern City Line. In the
TOCs call for minimum controls Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 TOCs call for minimum controls as part of ‘levelling-up’ The government's Levelling Up white paper has prompted responses from many parts of the rail industry, with the passenger operators calling for as much freedom as possible when Great British Railways takes over. Rail Delivery Group director general Andy Bagnall said: ‘The
What’s So Great about Stratford? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 When I was a child, I was oddly fascinated by the idea of Clapham Junction. Visited by every train out of Waterloo, and most of those out of Victoria, it was said to be the busiest station in Britain, and quite possibly in Europe, too, served by over 100 trains every
Focused Technology Solutions Signs Licensing Agreement with FTS Tools LLC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 The company will continue to utilize the same engineering, manufacturing, and warehousing resources while operating under the same FTS product brands. “We are pleased that FTS Tools LLC will be taking our revolutionary tool line, including the SpikeEase, DrillEase, LagEase, and more, to new heights,” the company said in a message
TfL faces annual shortfall of �1.5bn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 THE number of passengers using Transport for London services would have returned to 82 per cent of pre-pandemic levels by the spring if the Omicron variant had not caused new restrictions to be imposed, according to TfL, which said other problems it faces are ‘soaring inflation’ and rising energy prices. TfL’s
Belgium: Alstom to Supply Up to 50 Electric Traxx Locomotives to SNCB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 Alstom has been chosen to supply up to 50 of its third-generation electric Traxx locomotives to Belgium’s Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges (SNCB). Traxx locomotives for SNCB © Alstom The locomotives will be used for domestic and international passenger services on electrified – and on occasion high-speed – networks across Belgium, the Netherlands,
Union Pacific Tests Viability of Battery-Electric Locomotives for Freight Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 Union Pacific Railroad is set to buy 20 battery-electric locomotives from Progress Rail and Wabtec Corporation for testing in yard operations. Locomotive manufacturers Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, and Wabtec Corporation will be supplying the battery-electric locomotives used in Union Pacific’s yard operations testing. © Union Pacific By working with the locomotive manufacturers
Deutsche Bahn Orders 43 New ICE Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 Deutsche Bahn has ordered 43 new ICE trains from Siemens Mobility. The trains will be ICE 3neo units. The order is worth around 1.5 billion euros. The first units are to enter passenger service in 2022. Deutsche Bahn purchases 43 new ICE 3 neo trains from Siemens Mobility © Deutsche Bahn AG |
Condition-Based Maintenance: The Clue to Reducing Maintenance Costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 Cost Reduction According to global management consultant McKinsey & Company, data-driven condition-based maintenance can lead to an overall reduction of at least 10 to 15% in maintenance costs. From Reactive to Proactive Repair This is possible because condition-based maintenance entails innovative, cost-efficient methods of data collection – such as using in-service trains rather than dedicated measurement vehicles, allowing real-time monitoring of track. Also,
Merseyrail, Covıd etkisi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 'i kolaylaştırdığı için hizmetleri artırıyor Merseyrail, Covıd etkisi azaldıkça hizmetleri artırıyor Merseyrail hizmetlerinin sıklığı 14 Şubat'tan itibaren artacak, çünkü Covıd pandemisinin etkisi azaldıkça daha fazla personel işe geri dönüyor. Sevgililer Günü'nden itibaren trenler çoğu hatta her 20 dakikada bir çalışacak ve Chester hattındaki trenler her 15 dakikada bir çalışacak. Bunun tek
RMT launches campaign to boost train catering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20220 THE RMT has voiced fears that train catering is increasingly under threat, even while passengers are returning to the railway. The union surveyed more than 1000 catering staff, and the responses suggest that 85 per cent are worried that catering services are set to be cut back further. There has already been
TX Logistik to Introduce New Service in Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20220 TX Logistik AB, the Swedish subsidiary of the German rail freight company TX Logistik AG, is adding to its Swedish offering. Starting on Monday, 31 January, the company, which is part of the Mercitalia Group (Gruppo FS Italiane), will run an additional connection between Trelleborg and Eskilstuna, around 100km to the
Peru: Celebrations for Lima Metro’s First TBM Breakthrough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20220 The first tunnel‐boring machine (TBM) to excavate beneath the city of Lima, Peru has completed an initial 720m section of tunnel, breaking through at Lima Metro’s Future Line 2 Circunvalación Station. Delia, the first tunnel‐boring machine (TBM) to excavate beneath the city of Lima, Peru breaks through at Lima Metro’s Future
UK: Penultimate Elizabeth Line Station Transferred to TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20220 Like the nearby Canary Wharf London Underground station, the Elizabeth line station is constructed in a dock, in this case the North Dock of West India Quay. It sits below a five-storey retail and leisure space – which includes a rooftop garden – known as Crossrail Place. The station box is 256
National Rail sets out to attract commuters with coffee Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20220 National Rail sets out to attract commuters with coffee Legal facemask requirements end in England today, but train operators will continue to encourage their use, while they remain compulsory on Transport for London services. Meanwhile, National Rail operators are attempting to attract commuters back on board by offering them free coffee,
New Reading Light for More Comfort in the Railjet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 New Reading Light for More Comfort in the Railjet The product, which consists of three individual parts, offers major advantages in terms of replacement and maintenance With a top speed of 230 kilometers per hour, the Railjet connects the whole of Austria and also takes passengers directly to Germany, Italy, Hungary, the
Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 Zonegreen Provides Sidings Protection at Local Depot Hitachi Rail’s depot in Doncaster is improving its already excellent safety measures and standards, courtesy of Sheffield-based experts, Zonegreen, to ensure staff enjoy enhanced protection, no matter where they are working. Zonegreen’s siding warning system alerts personnel to imminent train movements, allowing them to reach
RMT warns of effects of ‘soaring’ inflation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 RMT warns of effects of 'soaring' inflation Train cleaners working on West Coast services are staging a strike over pay, as cleaners on four contracts in the south east are also being balloted for walkouts. Their union the RMT has warned that 'soaring' inflation means that cleaners are more than £1000
How On-Board Internet Access Can Encourage Passengers to Use Public Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Nomad Digital: How On-Board Internet Access Can Encourage Passengers to Use Public Transport It is fair to say that the internet plays a huge role in our lives. It keeps you company, offering you many options to kill time during moments of boredom. It provides you with all the information you
Auckland Transport Awards Train Contract to CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 New Zealand: Auckland Transport has awarded a contract for 23 electric trains to CAF. The contract is worth over 130 million euros and covers the maintenance of the trains until 2025. The contract also includes an option to call up to five further units. Auckland Transport first entered into an agreement with
France: Hitachi Rail’s RATP Maintenance Contract Renewed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Paris Metro operator RATP has renewed its maintenance contract with Hitachi Rail. RATP renews Hitachi Rail’s contract for the maintenance of Paris’ Metro and tramway networks © Hitachi Rail This is the continuation of a long-term partnership between the two organisations, which have worked together since 1913. This latest contract is worth 33 million
Transport minister steps down Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Transport minister steps down Scottish transport minister Graeme Dey has resigned from the Holyrood government. He said the cause of his departure is 'health-related', and that he was unable to give his responsibility 'everything it rightly requires and deserves'. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Mr Dey had been 'highly effective' and
Germany: Alstom and DB Begin Passenger Service Tests of Battery-Electric Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) will begin testing Alstom’s battery-electric multiple unit (BEMU) on DB Regio passenger services from this week. Alstom has been developing its battery-electric train together with the TU Berlin and the National Organisation for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NOW), with funding from the Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs
Germany: Transitional Timetable Guarantees Stable Operation on Past Abellio Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 The first phase of a multi-stage transitional timetable for lines previously operated by Abellio has ensured that North Rhine-Westphalian rail passenger transport (SPNV) has continued to function reliably since the operator folded last December. On all lines, local transport customers have been able to use existing parallel services or new alternatives
NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 NEXCOM’s nROK 6221/VTC 6221 Mobile Communication Hubs Connect the Way NEXCOM is proud to introduce its latest series of mobile communication hubs, the nROK 6221 (rolling stock), nROK 6221-IP (rolling stock with IP65 certification), and VTC 6221 (in-vehicle telematics computer), which maintain the durability and slim design of earlier models yet now feature five adaptable
HS2 Crewe-Manchester Bill to Be Introduced to Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 The government will today (24 January) introduce the bill for HS2’s Phase 2b western leg (Crewe-Manchester) to parliament. So far, Phase 2a sees the high-speed line running to Crewe. Once approved, HS2 will be able to continue onwards to Manchester, completing the western leg of the high-speed line. This will allow
HS2 Manchester Bill begins journey through Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20220 HS2 Manchester Bill begins journey through Parliament A Bill which would authorise a further 84km of High Speed 2 is to be scrutinised by MPs. The Bill as published will extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester, including new stations at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly, completing Phase 2b of the western
Netskrt Joins the Streaming Media Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 Founded in 2014, the Streaming Video Alliance’s charter is to encourage deeper collaboration across the entire online video ecosystem, which will include the development of standards and best practices for an open architecture that will operate across the entire online video value chain. The Alliance is currently focused on identifying
Certification for New UWC Chemicals Tank Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 United Wagon Company (UWC) has gained certification from Russia’s Federal Railway Certification Register for its new model of tank car, designed for transporting chemicals. The tank car has a load capacity of 73 tons and a volume of 88 cubic metres – 15 m3more than similar freight cars on the market. Maximum
Alstom Reviews Growth One Year on from Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 On the run up to the first anniversary of its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, Alstom has released the details of its orders and sales for the first nine months of the financial year 2021/22. During this period, orders for services, signalling and systems reached 49 percent of the total order intake. Alstom
Your attention, please: this announcement has reached the end of the line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 Your attention, please: this announcement has reached the end of the line Repetitive and unnecessary announcements on trains are to be cut back in a 'bonfire of banalities', according to the transport secretary, who says the almost continuous loudspeaker chatter on trains is to be stripped back, leaving only essential statements
New EMR Aurora Contract Supports STAUFF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 STAUFF, a global leader in the manufacture and supply of hydraulic system components, is providing key products for EMR’s new Aurora Fleet, such as specialist clamping solutions, tube manipulation, flexible hose assemblies and fittings. STAUFF has been part of Hitachi Rail’s global supply chain since 2012 and this close relationship supports
First Phase of Elizabeth Line Trial Operations Comes to a Successful End Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 As the first phase of the Elizabeth line trial operations comes to an end, passenger services are likely to begin during the first half of 2022. Operations will start with 12 trains an hour on the central section of the railway from Paddington to Abbey Wood. New Elizabeth line Class 345 train
Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions The instruction to work from home if possible will be withdrawn on 27 January, the Prime Minister has said. Other 'Plan B' rules, including wearing facemasks on public transport, will also be cancelled, although passengers in enclosed spaces are still asked to do so
New station proposed for National Arboretum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 IT has been revealed that a new station is being proposed at Alrewas between Lichfield Trent Valley high level and Wichnor Junction, on the line linking Tamworth and Burton-on-Trent. The original station serving the village of Alrewas was closed in 1965, although the line remained open. A new Alrewas station would
DB Cargo to Replace its Diesel Locomotive Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 DB Cargo is investing in a new climate-friendly locomotive fleet with alternative drives. A Siemens Mobility Vectron locomotive for Deutsche Bahn © Deutsche Bahn | Volker Emersleben The transport company is planning to replace its old diesel locomotives with 300 new shunting and dual-powered locomotives in order to improve efficiency and sustainability. This will
Rail Baltica Control-Command and Signalling Contract Signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 On 18 January 2022 the RB Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS and an international consortium comprising SYSTRA, ITALFERR (Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group) and EGIS signed an agreement relating to the infrastructure project’s control-command and signalling component. The international consortium will provide engineering and project management services for the preparation,
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
Elizabeth Line set to open by June, says TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 THE first section of the Elizabeth Line is expected to open during the first six months of this year, said Transport for London. At first trains will run between Paddington and Abbey Wood, and no opening date has yet been given for the other sections to Shenfield, Heathrow and Reading,
Refurbishment of the Alstom Coradia Continental S-Bahn Bremen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 The first stage of refurbishing cars of the Bremen metro trains began this month. New functionalities need to be implemented in the passenger information system of Nordwestbahn, so that they can fulfil its transport contract. The first stage of refurbishing cars of the Bremen metro trains began this month © NordWestBahn / Heese
Canadian National Seeks Line Divestiture as Part of the CP-KCS Merger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20220 Canadian National, the railroad recently thwarted in its attempt to merge with Kansas City Southern (KCS), has submitted a notice of intent to file a responsive application with the Surface Transportation Board (STB). CN said it would file the responsive application on 28 February 2022 in line with the STB’s schedule
The Power of Synergies to Modernise the Railway Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20220 An interesting talk with Mr Francois Davenne, UIC General Director, who discusses future opportunities for the railway sector, taking into account the important investments and new attitudes towards this means of transportation. In the first excerpt of a long interview, he reveals his point of view on how various different initiatives
Wiener Linien’s X-Car Metro Trains Get More Information-Rich Passenger Displays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 Dubbed ‘passenger info plus’ the screens above the doors that will open at the next station show the direction of the station’s exists, other lines for transfers and departure times for those lines. Wiener Linien presents innovative digital passenger information system for the new X-car © www.siemens.com/press Screens above the doors on the
Frauscher China Celebrates 10-Year Presence in China’s Railway Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of Frauscher China since its establishment in 2011. This milestone represents not only a moment of celebrations of all employees together at the Frauscher China office in Beijing, but also an opportunity to look back at all achievements in the Chinese railway industry. From the
Hitachi Rail Offers New Freight Telematics Product Via IMT Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 Hitachi Rail has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Intermodal Telematics (IMT) to add the company’s monitoring sensors to its digital freight service. This will enable Hitachi to offer a powerful telematics product that uses AI analytics to optimise the efficiency and safety of freight services. Example of Hitachi Rail & IMT’s
WITT EscS 7: Railway Voltage Limiting Device with Approval of the EBA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 WITT EscS 7 – Earth Short Circuiting Device for Railways Voltage Limiting Device with Approval of the Federal Railway Authority Germany *Product like copy © Witt Solutions GmbH Rail system with DC traction use the rails as return conductors for the traction current. The rail is insulated towards the ground. Otherwise stray currents would
DB and Germany’s Northern States form Future Rail North Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20220 A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Deutsche Bahn (DB) and five of Germany’s federal states to improve rail infrastructure and expand services across the north of the country. Deutsche Bahn and Germany’s northern federal states sign rail agreement © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The federal states of Bremen,
Alstom Wins Norway’s Largest Rail Procurement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to provide up to 200 Coradia Nordic trains to Norske Tog. Alstom wins landmark contract to deliver up to 200 regional trains in Norway © Alstom This is the largest rail procurement contract in Norway’s history and is valued at more than 1.8 billion euros (2.04bn USD). Alstom
RMT pledges to oppose ScotRail ticket office cuts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 A CONSULTATION run by Transport Focus which proposes reductions in ticket office hours is being launched today on behalf of ScotRail. It has triggered an angry reaction from the RMT. ScotRail said ticket office usage has fallen by more than half, and the drop has been increased by the Covid pandemic. Head of customer
Envision the Next Stage of Transportation with NEXCOM and NVIDIA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Envision the Next Stage of Transportation with NEXCOM and NVIDIA Are you using a top-notch GPU to maximize the processing potential of your transportation computers? Regardless of however you answer, it’s always a good time to perform a quality check. NEXCOM’s Mobile Computing Solutions group features top-of-the-line NVIDIA graphic processing units
Qatar’s First Catenary Tram Enters Commercial Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20220 Qatar’s first catenary-free tram has entered commercial service. The tramway is also the first Alstom has delivered in the country. The network is 28km with 7km under ground, making it the largest tram system in the Gulf. Lusail tramway, Qatar © Alstom The tramway will serve Lusail, a new city to the north of
Germany: DB Regio Orders 17 Alstom Coradia Stream Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20220 DB Regio has ordered 17 Coradia Stream electric multiple units to run on the Main-Weser subnetwork between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel. These will be assembled at Alstom’s Salzgitter site in Germany. The new Coradia Stream double-deck trains will run on Germany’s Main-Weser regional network operating between Frankfurt, Giessen, Marburg and Kassel. ©
Transport for London’s chief financial officer quits Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20220 Transport for London’s chief financial officer quits The chief financial officer at Transport for London has resigned, and is moving to a similar post at London-focused internet company G.Network. Simon Kilonback is leaving at a time when TfL's finances are still in critical disarray, with the current funding support from the
United States: CP and Amtrak Sign Agreement in Support of Expansion Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 Amtrak and Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) have signed an agreement to support each other’s expansion plans. Amtrak overtakes CP train © Amtrak / CP In the agreement, Amtrak pledges its support for the CP and Kansas City Southern (KCS) merger, while CP commits to supporting Amtrak’s plans to expand its intercity passenger rail
KfW Launches Promotional Programmes for Sustainable Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 KfW Launches Broad-Based Promotional Programmes for Sustainable Mobility Low-interest loans for companies and municipalities to invest in sustainable mobilityPromotion of climate-friendly vehicles as well as infrastructure measures and sustainable digitalisation of mobilityLoan of up to EUR 50 million per project and term of up to 30 years for the standard variant KfW
PaxLife Innovations Offer Passengers Digital Services With railSTACK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 PaxLife Innovations: offering passengers an ecosystem of digital services on board just got a whole lot easier with railSTACK, PaxLife’s in-vehicle cloud hosting software platform. To kick start the new year, we are happy to share with you our latest video presenting railSTACK, our versatile cloud-hosting software platform, to easily manage
RMT calls Metropolitan Line strikes in rosters dispute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 RMT calls Metropolitan Line strikes in rosters dispute SERVICES on the Metropolitan Line of London Underground are set to be disrupted by two 24-hour strikes. The RMT has called for the walkouts as part of the continuing disputes over rosters, which could also mean no Night Tube services will run until
BBV Starts Recruitment Drive to Support HS2 Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20220 Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) has launched a recruitment drive to support HS2 construction works planned for 2022 and beyond. Start the new year with a new career on HS2: BBV is launching a major recruitment drive in the new year As HS2’s construction partner, BBV already has over 1,500 staff working in
UK: Network Rail Begins Bishops Stortford Renewal Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20221 Network Rail has begun track, bridge and station works designed to improve services for travellers between London and Anglia. Track renewal works begin in Bishops Stortford. © Network Rail Over the next six months weekend work will take place at Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire to renew eleven points and over half a mile
RMT confirms six months of Night Tube strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20220 RMT confirms six months of Night Tube strikes THE RMT union has confirmed that its strikes on London Underground’s Night Tube are set to continue until the summer, unless talks result in an agreement over the rosters dispute. As a result the Central and Victoria Lines will not run overnight on Fridays
Change at the Executive Management Level of Plasser & Theurer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20220 Change at the Executive Management Level of Plasser & Theurer Daniel Siedl left the company at the end of 2021. As of 1 January 2022, Stefan Peiker is the new COO of Plasser & Theurer, Export von Bahnbaumaschinen, Gesellschaft m.b.H. Daniel Siedl would like to pursue a different career path, which is why