Rail Freight Group Conference: Growth Opportunities to Dominate Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Growth Opportunities to Dominate Agenda at 30th Rail Freight Group Conference As the rail sector enters a period of transition, underscored by the introduction of the Great British Railways (GBRTT) which is overseeing rail transport from 2023, rail freight industry leaders will convene on Wednesday 5th October 2022 to explore growth
Fourth National Rail strike called by RMT for 27 July Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 RMT members at Network Rail and train operating companies are set to stage another 24-hour walkout on 27 July, after talks between the union and Network Rail today led to a new pay offer of 4 per cent this year and a possible 4 per cent next year. The second
Italy: New High Speed Rail Services Improve Integration Between Rail and Air Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Three new Trenitalia Frecciarossa services have begun this week, providing direct connections between Rome’s Fiumicino Airport and the Napoli Centrale and Afragola stations. Italy’s high-speed ETR500 Frecciarossa fleet © Joe Ross These make travel between the airport and Padua, Bologna, Florence and Rome much easier by connecting the destinations to the direct Leonardo
TfL funding is extended briefly again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The government has agreed to extend the Transport for London funding settlement again, but only until 28 July. Mayor Sadiq Khan said the government is yet to put forward any long-term settlement, and that services were still under threat. He continued: ‘I am growing increasingly concerned that we can’t wait any
Tips for Rail Operators When Designing a Metaverse Experience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The metaverse is coming… Whether you see it as a glorified video game, the next phase of the internet, an abstract idea impossible to explain let alone realise, or simply a buzzword with little relevance to rail owners and operators, it’s highly likely that your customers will be part of it
Railway braces for hot days ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The hottest day during the current heatwave is expected to be Tuesday, when temperatures in south east England could go above 35C. The present warmth has already triggered warnings about the railway. Yesterday afternoon, West Midlands Trains said: ‘Due to a speed restriction because of high track temperatures between Rugby and Milton
ÖBB and DB Present New Nightjet Couchette Car Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a modernised couchette car for ÖBB’s Nightjet service in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. As part of the upgrade programme, ÖBB has converted 22 passenger cars from its existing Nightjet train fleet into multifunctional couchette cars that will enhance passenger comfort. The upgraded couchette cars are
Hitachi Rail to Provide ERTMS RBC Technology for SNCF Réseau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 SNCF Réseau has selected Hitachi Rail to develop and deploy wayside ERTMS radio block centres (RBC) for the French railway network. RBCs are an essential component of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS), as they manage train movements in a defined area by communicating between the train and track. Hitachi
Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Opinion: Making Virtual Testing a Reality By Ilse Vermeij, Product Manager – Testing On-track testing of new and modified rolling stock is difficult and can be expensive. Ilse explores how virtual testing can reduce real-life test requirements, improving project performance. Why Do We Need Virtual Testing? In the certification phase of new or modified
China: Alstom Joint Venture to Supply Further Traction Systems to Nanjing Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Shanghai Alstom Transport Electrical Equipment (SATEE) has been awarded a contract by Nanjing Metro and CRRC Puzhen to provide the train traction and auxiliary system for 258 metro cars. These will run on Line 6 of Nanjing’s metro network in the Jiangsu province. Alstom train on Nanjing Metro Line 1 © Luoxingyang000 Alstom’s Chinese
Lockhart Joins PowerRail Mobile Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 PowerRail is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lockhart to Director of Mobile Sales. In this new role, John will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating commercial sales of PowerRail Mobile Maintenance services. PMM is a division of PowerRail Locomotive Services that provides a variety of mobile services to the Rail
Some Potential Winners of ‘Reversing Beeching’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 For nearly half a century, the 6,000 residents of the mid-Devon town of Okehampton did not have a proper railway. Trains west to Plymouth ceased in 1968; a shuttle east to Exeter, which surprised everyone by escaping the Beeching axe, only lasted another four years. After that, it was mostly heritage
Operators appeal to ASLEF after strike vote at eight TOCs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 Headlines ++ ASLEF urged not to go ahead with strikes at train operators ++ More industrial action threatened at Network Rail after TSSA ballots++ MPs approve controversial law change allowing agency workers to replace strikers ASLEF members at eight train operators in England have voted in favour of strikes in a dispute
ASLEF members vote to accept ScotRail pay deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Drivers’ union ASLEF has confirmed that its members have voted to accept the improved pay offer made by ScotRail, which includes a 5 per cent increase in basic pay and what ScotRail described as a ’ground-breaking’ revenue share premium where ScotRail exceeds revenue budget targets, backdated to April this year. The
Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Ricardo to Bring High-Definition PanMon Technology to North and Latin American Railways Ricardo has formed a new Strategic Alliance Agreement with PantoInspect, a Danish technology business, to bring the PanMon pantograph monitoring technology to railways across North and Latin America. Already used on mainlines in Europe, Australia and Africa, PanMon is a
UK: Barking Riverside Station Opens Ahead of Schedule this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 The new Barking Riverside station is due to open to the public ahead of schedule on 18 July. Services were originally expected to begin in the autumn. Artist’s impression of Barking Riverside station Delivered by a Morgan Sindall Infrastructure and VolkerFitzpatrick (MSVF) joint venture on behalf of TfL, this Gospel Oak route extension
Train Operator Northern Introduces LiDAR Tech to Improve Rail Safety and Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Northern is using the same light detection and radar (LiDAR) scanning technology as NASA to improve the safety and efficiency of its fleet. Not only was this technology used by NASA to map out the surface of the moon, it is regularly used by meteorologists to measure both clouds and pollution. Technology
Alstom and CRRC Win APM Operation and Maintenance Contract at HKIA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20220 Alstom and CRRC’s joint venture, CRRC Puzhen Alstom Transportation System Co. Limited (PATS) has signed a contract with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) to provide operation and maintenance services for the Terminal 2 Line of Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKIA) automated people mover (APM). The APM currently operates between Terminal 1,
Sweden: CAF Receives Order for 25 Civity Nordic Regional Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Swedish operator SJ AB has ordered 25 CAF Civity Nordic units in a contract valued at 300 million EUR (305.56m USD). This deal includes an option for a further 35 units. The SJ Group is currently upgrading its fleet in order to expand capacity in response to expected growth in demand, in
Canada: Two New SkyTrain Contracts for Thales as Expansion Project Progresses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Thales has been chosen to provide its SelTrac communications-based train control (CBTC) technology to deliver a new operations control centre (OCC2) and a fully automated depot, named operations and maintenance centre four (OCM4) for the Metro Vancouver SkyTrain. A Vancouver Skytrain (Millenium Line) at Rupert station. © PoYang These facilities are a key
More rail disruption looms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20220 Staff on Govia Thameslink Railway are set to join any future national rail strikes, the RMT has warned. In last month’s rail strike GTR staff did not take part in the walkouts, because a strike ballot had not supported action. However, staff have now voted in a second ballot in favour of
France: T13 Tram Line Opens Between Saint-Cyr and Saint-Germain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 The T13 tram has begun operations between Saint-Cyr-l’École and Saint-Germain-en-Laye in France. The new 18.8 kilometre line opened on 6 July 2022, with services departing every 15 minutes during peak hours. The T13 tram enters the Saint-Nom-la-Bretèche – Forêt de Marly station The route connects seven municipalities and transports passengers between Saint-Cyr-l’École to
Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) signalling technology on-board trains operating in Sweden and Norway. Hitachi Rail will design and install the ERTMS digital signalling technology to modernise Tågab’s Scandinavian fleet. This upgrade will improve the fleet’s operational efficiency and
Visit Emeg at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Emeg Group is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin on 20th – 23rd September 2022 at the ExpoCenter City. Now in its 13th year, InnoTrans takes place every 2 years and is Europe’s leading trade fair for the international transport industry. The exhibition comprises 5 key
MetroLink Railway to Transform Transport in Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has secured an agreement with the Cabinet to implement the MetroLink rail project in Dublin. The MetroLink line will consist of 19.4 kilometres of fully segregated railway serving 16 stations from the north of Swords to Charlemont in the south. The route will be mostly
We Measure Tension in Overhead Lines without Costly Inspection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 We Measure Tension in Overhead Lines without Costly Inspection Fixed termination lines in direct sunlight are susceptible to expansion at hotter temperatures. Hot weather causes the lines to sag, leading to potential contact issues between the line and the trains. If unaddressed this could cause passenger disruption due to power issues.
A New Solution for Monitoring the Condition of Track Circuits Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 The digital condition monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before malfunctions cause traffic disruptions. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare has developed a new solution for monitoring the condition of track equipment, such as track circuits. The results of the latest pilot project carried
Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Waiting until late in a project to start safety engineering can be a costly mistake Final safety assurance happens at the end of the project. It’s true, but if you wait until near the end to start the safety engineering process, you significantly increase your
DB Becomes First Intermodal Partner of the Star Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 On 1 August 2022, Deutsche Bahn (DB) will become the first intermodal partner of the Star Alliance, the world’s largest global airline alliance. The collaboration will allow DB and Star Alliance passengers to book integrated international plane and train journeys through one platform. Customers will then receive a combined ticket for flights
Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Mechan Plays Integral Role in £70M Rail Depot Upgrade Rail depot equipment produced by Sheffield-based Mechan will be key to improving the efficiency and safety of maintenance teams working on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The specialist manufacturer is designing lifting and handling products for the South Gosforth Traction Maintenance Depot in
Shortlist announced for headquarters of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 Six English towns and cities in the Midlands and North have been shortlisted to be the new headquarters of Great British Railways, which is expected to start work as the industry’s new ‘guiding mind’ in April 2024. The six on the shortlist are Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and York, and
RMT leader says industry is facing ‘fight of our lifetime’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has said that the demands of employers are being ’ramped up’, rather than being eased after the recent three days of national strikes. He said it was normal for an employer to be a little more reasonable in talks following an industrial stoppage, but not on
SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 SüdLeasing GmbH has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on behalf of SBB Cargo International. The new locomotives will be equipped with Siemens Mobility’s XLoad package, which has been developed to improve traction performance and carry greater trailer loads. With this package, trains on the North-South Corridor will be able
How Skeleton & ZRT Power Locomotives Under All Weather Conditions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 It is spring now, but after an unusually cold winter in many countries, several companies are already thinking about their next winter preparedness measures. In the rail sector, one of the key issues is the ability to start diesel-electric locomotives because batteries are one of the most vulnerable items under cold
Siemens expands Goole factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Siemens Mobility is expanding its £200 million rail village in Goole with a new £7 million component building, creating up to 30 jobs. Business minister Lee Rowley celebrated the investment when he signed a steel sheet during a visit to the site. The component building is set to open next
£120m Investment to Boost Scotland’s Railway Electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 Network Rail is investing more than 120 million GBP of Scottish Government funding to increase the power supply of Scotland’s railway network. Over the next three years, six new feeder stations will be installed across the network and nine sites will be upgraded. This investment will increase the resiliency and reliability
Alstom Transfers ETR 1000 Platform to Hitachi Rail Following Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20220 Alstom has transferred Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the ETR 1000 high-speed train platform to Hitachi Rail, following the French rolling stock manufacturer’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January 2021. The transfer of the ETR 1000 platform – formally known as the V300 ZEFIRO – was part of Alstom’s commitments to the
New Tunnel and Southern Entrance Enters Service in Madrid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Adif has commissioned a new tunnel and southern entrance to connect high-speed rail services through Madrid. Both projects were technically challenging as they involved connecting signalling systems from three high-speed lines that were built at different times and with different technologies. The Madrid- Seville Line has an LZB signalling system, while and
Germany: ODEG Signs Elbe-Spree Network Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 A special ceremony has been held for the signing of the transport contract for the Elbe-Spree network in Brandenburg an der Havel. The Europe-wide tender for this contract was overseen by the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) on behalf of the German states of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Berlin, Brandenburg and Saxony-Anhalt. The signing ceremony was
Transport for Wales Unveils New Trains Built by CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Transport for Wales (TfW) has unveiled a new fleet of trains that are set to improve rail transport in Wales. The first new Class 197 train was revealed to the public on Friday 1 July at Chester railway station after being assembled at CAF’s Factory in Newport. The new trains have been
Deutsche Bahn to Build New ICE Maintenance Facility in Dortmund Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has announced it will build a new ICE maintenance workshop in Dortmund and plans to begin operations as soon as 2027. The rail company is investing more than 400 million EUR (420.96m USD) into this project, which will create up to 500 new jobs. Model graphic of new ICE
SŽ – VIT Passes ECM Surveillance Audit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 A surveillance audit was held at SŽ – VIT in late May earlier this year to renew the company’s certification as an Entity in Charge of Maintenance under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/779. The audit included assessing the management system of IV maintenance function based on the documentation presented, checking compliance
UK: Major Rail Upgrades Approved for West Yorkshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 The Secretary of State for Transport has approved Network Rail’s plans to carry out multi-billion-pound rail upgrades in West Yorkshire, following the submission of a Transport and Works Act Order. The improvements are set to transform rail journeys between Huddersfield and Westtown (Dewsbury) as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, which
Cisco Announces First Outdoor Wi-Fi 6E Ready* Access Point Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Cisco announces first outdoor Wi-Fi 6E ready* access point and enhancements for industrial remote operations People expect seamless Wi-Fi – outdoors, walking across campus from buildings to parking lots, and everywhere in between. The same is true of industrial sites. Smooth operations require reliable wireless connectivity at the factory, into the
Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Why GTFS-rt Should Be Your Agency’s Common Data Language Not All Real-Time Passenger Information Is Created Equal There’s little question in the transit industry about the value of providing Real-time Passenger Information (RTPI) to passengers. RTPI has been found to increase ridership, reduce perception of wait time, and even make passengers feel safer. Today, the
Reliable Cable Protection for Track Applications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 FRÄNKISCHE Industrial Pipes: Reliable Cable Protection for Track Applications FIPSYSTEMS® cable protection solutions ensure a smooth ride in the rail network. Electrical cables in track applications are exposed to extreme conditions such as mechanical influences, rain, ice, snow, UV radiation, dust and dirt. Our maintenance-free IP69 one-for-all cable protection systems ensure greater operational
Bosch Develops First 3D-Printed Ceramic Microreactor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Versatile: technical ceramics for a wide range of applications Bosch startup Advanced Ceramics combines technical ceramics with 3D printing3D-printed ceramics meet the highest demandsApplications for technical ceramics range from medicine to mobility to the home Quality monitoring in ceramic production © Bosch Engineering GmbH Ludwigsburg / Immenstadt, Germany – A 3D-printing premiere: together with
Scottish ministers accuse London of ‘picking a fight’ with rail unions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Transport secretary Grant Shapps and his cabinet colleagues are being accused of ‘picking a fight’ with the rail unions, as more walkouts are threatened. Scottish transport minister Jenny Gilruth (pictured) said a meeting with Grant Shapps and rail minister Wendy Morton was cancelled last week at short notice. It was rescheduled
Network Rail to Complete Upgrades in the Severn Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Network Rail will carry out essential upgrades in the Severn Tunnel between South Wales and Bristol during July and August 2022. Throughout the work, more than two miles of track, sleepers and ballast will be replaced to make journeys through the tunnel quicker and more reliable. The tunnel’s electric power supply
Switzerland: RhB to Attempt World Record for Longest Passenger Train this October Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 This autumn the Rhaetian Railway (RhB) will attempt to beat the world record for the longest passenger train. If successful, this will be entered into the Guinness Book of Records, replacing The Ghan, an Australian weekly sleeper service that runs between Adelaide and Darwin in Australia. At peak times The Ghan can
Adif to Extend Madrid’s C-4B Cercanías Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Adif has launched a tender to extend Madrid’s current C-4B Cercanías line from Colmenar Viejo to Soto del Real. The tender is valued at over 25 million EUR and will extend the line by approximately 10 kilometres. This expansion of Madrid’s commuter network is in line with the Plan de Cercanías
Stadler Developing Modular, Scalable Battery System for Passenger Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Stadler is working on a modular, scalable battery system for passenger trains. This is being developed in partnership with the German Aerospace Center, the DLR Institute for Vehicle Concepts and the DLR Institute for Networks, The project has received 5.3 million EUR (5.57m USD) in funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital
UK Government Announces 1bn Investment in Digital Signalling for East Coast Main Line South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 The UK Government has announced it will provide funding of over one billion GBP (1.15bn EUR | 1.22bn USD) to install digital signalling along the entire East Coast Main Line South. East Coast Main Line One of the UK’s busiest rail routes, this section of the East Coast Main Line reaches from
France: Automatic Train Operation Begins on Lyon Metro Line B Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Lyon metro’s line B automation project has now been completed after a decade of work and 387m EUR (407.27m USD) in investment. Line B Lyon metro The project began back in 2012, with more than 6,000 hours and almost 1,500 nights needed to complete the work – all while services continued as
Hitachi Installs Live Wheelset Monitoring System on GWR High-Speed Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Hitachi Rail is installing a world-first live monitoring system on Great Western Railway’s (GWR) high-speed fleet to provide digital data on train wheelset performance. The wireless technology will be fitted to 93 intercity trains, marking the first time that Hitachi’s ‘Perpetuum Onboard’ wireless technology will be deployed to monitor all wheelset
Installing the EUROLOCKING Interlocking System at Gruyères Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 On 26 June 2022, the 12th EUROLOCKING was put into service at Gruyères station on the Fribourg Public Transport Company (TPF) network. The 12th EUROLOCKING was put into service on 26 June and controls the installations of the brand new Gruyères station. The future crossing station has two main tracks and a
Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? By Ilse Vermeij, Rail Product Manager Testing, Ricardo System Integration Testing is an important part of verifying whether a complex system has been correctly implemented. I believe the V-model remains the best way to illustrate the process (see
Digital East Coast to go ahead with �1bn budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 THE government has confirmed that the upgrade to ETCS on the East Coast Main Line is to go ahead, with a budget of more than £1 billion. The digital system has been under test for some time on part of the Hertford Loop, controlled from laboratories at Hitchin. ETCS will
Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Cut Through the Noise: Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Wireless technologies have evolved significantly over the years. Wireless solutions used to be limited to sensing less-than-critical applications and connecting user devices. Nowadays, wireless technologies are able to support bandwidth-intensive worker productivity applications, reliable mobility for critical assets,
Tallysman Adds Housed TW3885T Dual-Band (L1/L5) Timing Antenna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Tallysman® Wireless is excited to announce that it has added the housed TW3885T dual-band (L1/L5) Accutenna® technology, timing antenna to its industry-leading line of GNSS products. The dual-band TW3885T antenna supports GPS/QZSS L1/L5, Galileo E1/ E5a/b, BeiDou B1/B2/B2a, GLONASS G1/G3 and in the region of operation, satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS): [WAAS
Berlin’s S46 Line Switches to New S-Bahn Trains Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Berlin S-Bahn has switched its S46 line (Königs Wusterhausen – Westend) to its new class 483/484 vehicles ahead of schedule. These were designed and built by Stadler Germany and Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Deutsche Bahn (DB). S-Bahn Berlin departing Berlin Central Station © S-Bahn Berlin Fourteen four-car units trains began operating on the
Germany: Siemens Mobility Receives First Order for Hydrogen-Powered Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Siemens Mobility has received its first order for a fleet of hydrogen-powered trains. First hydrogen-powered trains for the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region The manufacturer has been awarded a contract from Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) for seven two-car Mireo Plus H trains. These will operate on the Heidekrautbahn network (RB27) in the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region. The
TfL Launches Tender to Power London Underground with Renewable Energy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 At London Climate Action Week, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced that Transport for London (TfL) has launched a Power Purchase Agreement tender, marking the first step towards powering the London Underground with 100 percent renewable energy. This initial tender aims to purchase approximately 10 percent of TfL’s required electricity
Germany: CAF to Supply Additional Battery-Powered Trains for NWL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Rail transport provider Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) has extended its contract with CAF for the supply of an additional 10 battery-powered Civity BEMU trains for the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany. The contract extension is valued at approximately 170 million EUR and also includes fleet maintenance of the new vehicles for a
London trams affected by two-day strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 A 48-hour strike by London Tramlink drivers today and tomorrow is going to mean a greatly reduced service, with no trams running from East Croydon to New Addington or Elmers End. Transport for London warned that trams which do run will be busier than usual. About 150 members of ASLEF
Knorr-Bremse to Equip ICE Trains with Braking and Entrance Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Knorr-Bremse has been contracted to supply the braking and entrance systems for 43 Deutsche Bahn ICE 3neo trainsets ordered from Siemens Mobility. Siemens Mobility will manufacturer the units following Deutsche Bahn’s option call for an additional 43 trainsets. This option was included in a 2020 contract for an initial 30 high-speed
Germany: Stadler to Deliver 28 TINA Trams to Rostock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Stadler has been awarded a contract to deliver 28 TINA trams to Rostocker Straßenbahnen AG (RSAG) in Rostock, Germany. This is Stadler’s third contract for its latest-generation of tram railcars, which can accommodate 221 passengers, with 75 seated. The 32-metre vehicles have spacious interiors, large panoramic windows and an integrated passenger
HS2 Reveals Designs for Washwood Heath Depot and Control Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 The first design images have been revealed for HS2’s maintenance and control centre at the Washwood Heath Depot in Birmingham. The facility will be used to maintain, service and store HS2 trains, as well as housing the main control centre for the entire HS2 network. The site includes the maintenance building, the
Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 In partnership with NJ TRANSIT and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the expansion of New York Penn Station. The upcoming expansion project will add new tracks, platforms and concourses to New York Penn Station as part of the Gateway Project’s plan
RMT leader tells government to ‘tone down rhetoric’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Train services are returning to normal today after almost a week of industrial action, while RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has told transport secretary Grant Shapps to ‘tone down the rhetoric and get on with his job, which is to settle this dispute’. Mick Lynch was on a picket line at
Perrone Performance Leathers and Textiles Organizational Announcement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Perrone Performance Leathers and Textiles Organizational Announcement It is our pleasure to announce the recent appointment of Michael Catena in his new role of Executive Vice President – Global Rail Sales. Michael (Mike) has been with Perrone Aerospace since 2016 serving in the capacity of EVP Global Aviation Sales. Prior to
Quality Passenger Service with the Urban Mobility Digital Revolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Khalid Alhogail, President of Union Internationale des Transports Publics, underlines how collaboration, innovation and determination are fundamental to encourage the use of public transport. The UITP invests in promoting digital development in the sector, as it is of great interest to those who live in our cities and can experience an
Talks continue, but third strike is set for tomorrow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Talks are continuing between the RMT, Network Rail and the train operators, but tomorrow's third national walkout is set to go ahead, once again reducing train services to about a fifth and also closing many routes for the day. There have already been two national 24-hour strikes this week, and RMT
UAE: Etihad Rail Announces Stage Two Advancements and Contract with CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 The Chairman of Etihad Rail, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, recently undertook a site visit to review the progress of construction on Stage Two of the UAE national rail network. This was followed by attending the signing of a new contract between CAF and Etihad Rail. Etihad
Amtrak Takes Up Option for 50 More Siemens Mobility Charger Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20220 Amtrak has taken up the option to order a further 50 Charger locomotives from Siemens Mobility as it continues to replace its fleet of P40 and P42 diesel-electric locomotives with more energy efficient vehicles. Amtrak orders 50 more Charger Locomotives from Siemens Mobility © Amtrak / Mike Armstrong The initial order for
FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Plans to build cutting-edge grade crossing test bed at Pueblo, CO transportation technology site Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the rail safety organization Operation Lifesaver, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. announced on June 10
Installing a Remote Monitoring System for Network Rail at Chapel Hill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Installing a Remote Monitoring System for Network Rail at Chapel Hill Yeltech was approached by Network Rail to install a remote monitoring system to one of the brick arches that support the track at Chapel Hill, near Baskingstoke to investigate the following concerns: Extensive cracking to the rear wallExcessive deflection of the
Sustainability and the Fastener Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Fasteners can be considered a small part of more complex systems, such as in industrial design and architecture. Nevertheless, despite their reduced size, their importance for the environmental impact, strength, and durability of a project is critical. The time has come for the fastener industry to assume greater responsibility © Specialinsert srl Nowadays, the industry is confronted at
CRRC Delivers New Chicago Metro Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Rolling stock manufacturer CRRC has delivered the first fully assembled and commissioned 7000-series metro train to the Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA). The new vehicles are being mass-produced by CRRC Sifang America following CTA’s 2016 base order for 400 cars. The first commissioned vehicle has now been delivered to the CTA Rail
US: Amtrak Launches First Procurement Phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the first of three major construction contracts for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme in Baltimore, Maryland. Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the Southern Approach construction package. This programme aims to transform the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in West Baltimore, with almost five billion USD (4.73bn
Germany: DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German federal government have shared their new high-performance network plans and are inviting the rail industry to join them in developing this project. The goal is to improve rail reliability and capacity across Germany. DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans The idea was first discussed
Thailand: CRRC Completes Traction Testing on CDA5B1 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 CRRC has announced that successful traction performance testing is now complete on the first 20 CDA5B1 locomotives delivered to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The new locomotives have a 16-tonne low axle load with a large power-weight ratio, enabling them to produce stronger traction power compared to other locomotives with
Second national rail walkout after new talks fail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Train services are being reduced to emergency timetables on main lines for a second day after a new round of talks between the RMT, Network Rail and train operating companies failed to make progress. The dispute, over jobs and pay, means that today’s strike will disrupt services in every part of
The Future of Rail Flaw Detection: Better, Faster, Smarter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Railway transportation is one of the most important parts of modern economic development. With the rapid development of modern science and technology, people are also constantly strengthening the performance and safety management construction of railway transport, so as to effectively improve the efficiency and speed of railway transportation. However, the rail,
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Installation for the New Metro Lima Depot in Peru Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Has Successfully Completed a Major Contract for the New Metro Lima Depot in Peru Greater efficiency and shorter vehicle dwell time in the depot. Pfaff Verkehrstechnik, a member of CMCO Columbus McKinnon Corporation, has been commissioned by Hitachi STS, an Italian general contractor in the railway and local rail
Network Rail invites RMT to fresh consultation talks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Fresh talks are reported to have been arranged for today with the RMT in a fresh bid to end the dispute which is reducing rail services to a fifth of their normal level on three days this week. Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has defended plans to reduce the number
EC Approves Italian Scheme to Compensate Rail Freight Companies Affected by Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 The European Commission (EC) has approved a 374 million EUR (401.53m USD) Italian scheme set to compensate rail freight transport companies for the financial damage suffered due to the pandemic. The Commission assessed the measure under Article 107(2)(b) TFEU, which enables it to approve member state aid measures to compensate specific
Come See INPS Group at InnoTrans Hall 8.2 Booth 480 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Offering Unique Solutions to the Rail Industry With the ever changing evolution of transportation especially in rail, engage with a company that addresses your current and future needs. INPS Group is a global supplier to the industry. With operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, we serve both the domestic and international markets.
Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Mechan Answers Call For Space-Saving Servicing Heavy lifting and handling specialist, Mechan, has transformed the centre of a busy London rail depot into a multi-purpose maintenance space. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has designed a bespoke wheel drop for the East Ham Train Depot, operated by South Essex and London rail operator, c2c Trenitalia,
HS2 Promises Superior Connectivity for 21st Century Rail Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 HS2 has promised passengers will have seamless mobile coverage across the entire high-speed rail network. This will ensure uninterrupted calls and video streaming even when travelling through tunnels – as long as passengers are connected to the train’s onboard wifi service. Those at HS2 stations have also been guaranteed the same level
France: CAF to Supply 60 Trams to Montpellier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 CAF has been selected to supply a new fleet of trams for the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole region in France. Under the contract, which is valued at over 200 million EUR, CAF will supply the surrounding areas of Montpellier with 60 Urbos platform 7-module trams, as well as a possible 17 additional
Rail Upgrades to Power Elizabeth Line and Extend West Anglia Platforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Network Rail has announced that rail upgrades will take place at the end of July on the West Anglia Main Line to extend platforms and provide power for the Elizabeth line in preparation for its next stage of opening. Throughout the work, a power upgrade will be carried out near Stratford
Most disruptive rail strike for more than 40 years has started Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 Thousands of trains have been cancelled and many stations closed as the result of the RMT’s first of three national strikes, which started at midnight. An emergency service is running on some main lines between 07.30 and 18.30, but last trains will often run much earlier than this and there are
Premium PSU’s Clean Room Ensures Their Products’ Quality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 State-of-the-art research, development, and manufacturing processes increasingly require environmental conditions where the airborne particle concentration does not exceed specific limits. Our facilities are a continuation of Premium PSU’s innovative spirit and have been growing and evolving at the same time as our experience and knowledge. In order to meet some of
A Lookahead to Rail Live 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Rail Live is a key event in the industry calendar, with delegates from across the UK rail sector heading to Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire, for an action packed two days full of exhibitions, panels, insights, collaboration hubs and more. The 3Squared team have always enjoyed attending Rail Live over
Digital Fallback Increases Availability of Audio Communication Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Digital Fallback Increases Availability and Cost-Efficiency of Audio Communication Systems “Dear passengers, welcome aboard the intercity train to Ghent and Antwerp Central Station. The next stop is Waregem.” On-board communication means reliable audio broadcasts. In this respect, the architecture of the on-board audio communication system must be carefully considered. To ensure
Kazakhstan: Škoda Receives New Traction Motor Order from Wabtec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Wabtec has ordered traction motors from Škoda Group for an additional 26 locomotives. The two organisations have an ongoing relationship – Škoda has supplied the company with motor sets for more than 50 locomotives in recent years. This latest order, valued at over 12 million EUR (12.88m USD), is for locomotives that
Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Metrolink has updated its earthquake early warning system (EEW) to automatically slow down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs. This is an improvement on the original system, trialled in autumn 2021, which simply alerted train operators that an earthquake was happening and that they should begin to slow or stop
UK: Rail Journeys Double Post-Pandemic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 More people are returning to rail travel post-pandemic according to the latest figures from the UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR). Kings Cross station The official figures show that 990 million journeys were made in Britain between April 2021 and March 2022. This is more than double the previous (pandemic) period, when
Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20220 Why Public Transit Needs a Connected Transit Platform By Jonny Simkin, CEO Public Transit’s Future Is the Norm in Other Industries Today Over the last 10 years, organizations have made enormous strides in meeting consumers’ needs for fast, convenient options in an increasingly connected world. Mobility solutions powered by modern, cloud-based technology such