VR FleetCare Adopts Adapro’s ABC Project Management Model Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Delivery reliability for customers’ project deliveries was provided by the development of project management VR FleetCare aims to seek growth from the modernisation projects of the rail fleet. To achieve our goals, well-designed and executed projects are extremely important to us and our customers. Implementing projects competitively is also challenging and
Key Steps to Bring Rail up to Speed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways, explains how the pandemic has changed travellers’ perception of train transport, that can become the preferred choice, but only through an extended offer and competitive pricing. On the other hand, freight has gained more reliability and increased punctuality. Levels of service
Peterborough train travelled three times line speed over points Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has confirmed speculation that a London-bound Lumo service passing through Peterborough on 17 April lurched sideways, slightly injuring some passengers, because the train was being driven well over the permitted speed. The incident, at 10.20, involved the 08.20 from Newcastle to London King’s Cross, which passed
SWISS and SBB Strengthen Partnership with SWISS Air Rail Announcement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and SBB Swiss Federal Railways are expanding and renaming their intermodal rail/air travel product formally known as Airtrain. SWISS and SBB intensify their strategic partnership: Munich-Zurich Airport to be the first international ‘SWISS Air Rail © SWISS The renamed SWISS Air Rail will add Munich Hauptbahnhof to its
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe Partner on SiC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Electric Europe to push the use of high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technology for increasing railway drive systems’ energy efficiency. Siemens Mobility’s battery-powered Mireo Plus B © Siemens Mobility Power semiconductors play a key role in all kinds of railway vehicles, from trams
UK Minister of State for Transport to Deliver Keynote Address Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 UK Minister of State for Transport to deliver keynote address as transport ticketing specialists come together from across the world. Transport Ticketing Global 2022, 28-29 June 2022, Olympia, London, UK Wendy Morton MP, UK Minister of State for Transport will present the keynote opening address live at Transport Ticketing Global on 28
Top Takeaways from the State of Public Transit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Swiftly: Top Takeaways from the State of Public Transit 2022 Every year we publish our State of Public Transit to get a snapshot of the opportunities and challenges facing the transit industry. This year, we analyzed millions of data points and conducted an in-depth survey of transit professionals to dig into
Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Webinar Transurb and Ricardo: Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning: How to address the skill shortages in the public transport sector and how to prepare the workforce of tomorrow?Date: May 31st 2022, 2.30pm – 4.00pm CET Register here. The emergence of digitisation and the increasing complexity it entails, confronts the public sector with an increasing skills
Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Reshaping the Railways with Innovation and Insights Train and Station Innovation for Performance (TSIP) is maximising the benefits of smart technology to bring improvements to passenger experience, employee safety plus operations and maintenance. Through vigorous use case testing TSIP is accelerating the time to deployment for new digital, connected technologies. Network Rail
Tallysman Adds Extended Filtering (XF) To Their Helical Antennas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Tallysman adds eXtended Filtering (XF) to the HC977XF, HC882XF and HC872XF precision helical GNSS antennas Tallysman® Wireless is excited to announce that it has added eXtended Filtering (XF) to the housed and embedded lightweight HC977XF (triple-band + L-Band), HC882XF (dual band + L-Band) and HC872XF (dual-band (GPS and GLONASS) + L-Band)
More transport devolution called for Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 The Urban Transport Group, which represents city region transport authorities, has responded to the Queen’s Speech by calling for more devolution. UTG director Jonathan Bray said: ‘We welcome today’s announcement of a new Transport Bill which, if true to the Government’s wider devolutionary objectives, should provide an opportunity to deepen
UK Freight Rail Industry Joins Forces to Improve Safety and Reduce Delays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Network Rail is joining with industry partners to tackle freight rail delays and safety risks to launch the Condition of Freight Vehicles on the Network (CFVN) programme. The new programme, funded by Network Rail’s 20 million GBP (23.79m euros | 25.06m USD) Freight Safety Improvement Portfolio, was unveiled at a special
Track Installation Advances Construction of Finch West LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto, Canada. Installing the tracks is a major advancement towards completing the Finch West LRT. The line will run along Finch Avenue West from Keele Street to Highway 27,
Germany: DB Breaks Ground on New Cottbus Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has begun construction of its new Cottbus railway depot in Germany’s Lausitz region. This new facility will support the expansion of its ICE fleet, as DB plans to have 450 ICE trains in service by the end of the decade. Groundbreaking in Cottbus © Deutsche Bahn AG | Oliver Lang The
Queen’s speech leaves GBR plans vague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 The Railway Industry Association has welcomed the Transport Bill announced in the Queen's Speech, which includes plans to ‘improve’ the railway industry. Prince Charles said: ‘Her Majesty's Government will improve transport across the United Kingdom, delivering safer, cleaner services and enabling more innovation. Legislation will be introduced to modernise rail services
Alstom Wins Its Largest Order in Germany to Date Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract to supply 130 Coradia Stream High Capacity electric double-decker trains to Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW) in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The electric multiple unit (EMU) trains can reach maximum speeds of 200 kilometres per hour and consist of two double-decker control cars and two single-decker middle cars, providing
Alstom Delivers India’s First Semi High-Speed Regional Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has delivered India’s first semi high-speed regional train for National Capital Region Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) 82.5-kilometre Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS line. This is the first in India to adopt the European Train Control System (ETCS) hybrid Level 2 signalling system. Alstom delivers first semi high-speed train for NCRT’s RRTS project © Alstom Alstom was awarded
UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street in Manchester from property provider Bruntwood. This is HS2’s second major Manchester city centre property acquisition in just over a year, following the purchase of the Store Street site in April 2021. This is preparation for the construction of Manchester’s
UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street in Manchester from property provider Bruntwood. This is HS2’s second major Manchester city centre property acquisition in just over a year, following the purchase of the Store Street site in April 2021. This is preparation for the construction of Manchester’s
TfL to Re-Open Northern Line Bank Branch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the Northern line Bank branch will re-open on 16 May following a 17-week closure as part of the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade project, which has been ongoing since 2016. All Northern line services between Kennington and Moorgate will resume from Monday 16 May, alongside
Railways Bill due in Queen’s Speech Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 A Bill to authorise the creation of Great British Railways is expected to be included in the Queen’s Speech this morning at the State Opening of Parliament. The government’s plans will be announced by Prince Charles, because his mother’s health is preventing her making the speech in person for the
Interrail Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Discounted Passes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20220 Europe: To celebrate 50 years of Interrailing, 43 European railways have launched a joint campaign offering a 50% discount on Interrail tickets. These Interrail Global passes, which cover a month’s worth of travel, will be available for 252 euros (265.47 USD) until 10 May. ICE Europa – celebrating 50 years of Interrail
UK: ORR to Strengthen Scrutiny of Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20220 The UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched its business plan for 2022/23, which includes details on how it plans to more closely scrutinise the work of Network Rail, as well as that of National Highways. ORR safety inspector © ORR This is in response to reforms taking place due to
California Legislature Urged to Approve High-Speed Rail Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Three former US Transportation Secretaries, along with several labour unions, organisations, and businesses have signed a letter urging California State Senate and Assembly leaders to approve 4.2 billion USD in bond funding for California’s High-Speed Rail project. Upon completion, the electric high-speed railway will connect Anaheim and Downtown Los Angeles with
Czech Republic: Subterra Takes Delivery of First EffiShunter 1000 Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Czech construction company Subterra has taken delivery of a CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) equipped with an ETCS train control system. It’s the country’s first private operator to do so. The contract between the two organisation includes an option for two further locomotives. CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 locomotive (designation 744.150) Subterra plans
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances Another Eight Green Locomotives for RIVE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank and Siemens Financial Services support transport transformation with another eight “green” locomotives for RIVE KfW IPEX-Bank has arranged financing for up to 30 new hybrid Siemens Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives managed by Northrail GmbH (Northrail) for its long-standing customer RIVE Private Investment. The lending volume of up to
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Unveil New Complete Hydrogen System for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Siemens Mobility have unveiled elements of their newly developed complete hydrogen system for rail. Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility have presented the new Mireo Plus H hydrogen train © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben The two partners developed the system through the 13.74-million-euro (14.47m USD) H2goesRail project, which
Premium PSU Teams up with PSMA to Drive Power Electronics Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 The leading power electronics company Premium PSU has joined forces with the PSMA organisation to take power electronics to the next level. The company seeks to generate synergies with companies from many different areas to increase the solutions available in the market. Premium PSU teams up with PSMA to drive power electronics
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
TransPennine Express braces for another strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Train services on some routes in the north of England will be disrupted again this weekend, as the RMT stages a further Sunday strike of conductors in its continuing dispute with TransPennine Express over rest day and Sunday pay. TPE customer experience director Kathryn O’Brien said it was ‘really disappointing
Ensure Continuity of Your Railway Ecosystem with Evolving Software Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 Ensure Continuity and Increase Resilience of Your PIS with Televic GSP Software Services Frequent updates reduce maintenance duration and risk and increase time on the tracks. Just like mechanical parts, software also requires regular maintenance, in the form of patches and updates. A maintained passenger information system (PIS), hosted in the
Politicians clash in wake of Elizabeth Line announcement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 The announcement by Transport for London that services are set to start on the central section of the Elizabeth Line on 24 May has been followed by a protest from transport secretary Grant Shapps, who is accusing the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan of breaking election rules. The news of the
Digital Automatic Coupling Passes Practical Tests in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 Positive interim results have been reported from the European test run of a Deutsche Bahn (DB) freight train equipped with digital automatic couplers. The test train is part of a 13-million-euro (13.69m USD) research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) aimed at introducing EU-wide
UK: New Tool Launched to Help Measure Rail Industry’s Social Value Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 A new tool has been launched to help measure the social value of rail investments, infrastructure projects and day-to-day operations. RSVT sustainability banner © Network Rail The Rail Social Value Tool (RSVT) will help rail organisations forecast, monitor and evaluate the social value of their activities in terms of the impact they have
Sustainability Is the Next Challenge in a Complex Rail Scenario Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), explains the complex European railway scenario, taking into account different aspects – from the technical to the cultural one. Digitalisation can help overcome issues, offering an opportunity to improve rail operator efficiency and traveller experience. Digital technology offers travellers
Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 British Steel: Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension One of North Wales’ premier tourist attractions is about to get bigger – and better! – thanks to Scunthorpe-made rail. March saw the delivery of 56E1 flat-bottom rail to Carrog station on the Llangollen Railway, enabling repairs to the heritage line so it
London’s Elizabeth Line to open on 24 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 Transport for London has announced that the Elizabeth Line will open between Paddington and Abbey Wood on 24 May, so long as final safety checks are satisfactory. However, Bond Street station will not open until later in the year, because work is still unfinished there. Trains will run every five minutes between 06.30
BREAKING: TfL Announces Elizabeth Line Opening Date Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the Elizabeth line (Crossrail) will open on 24 May 2022. TfL has said that subject to final safety approvals, the Elizabeth line will open on 24 May with trains running every five minutes between Paddington and Abbey Wood, Monday to Saturday, 06:30am–11pm. Elizabeth line roundel The
UK: Great Northern Passengers to Benefit from New Digital Signalling System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 A new digital signalling system was commissioned over the bank holiday weekend on Great Northern’s route into the City of London. Northern City Line signalling commissioning © Network Rail Part of the UK Government-funded East Coast Digital Programme, and a continuation of work undertaken last year and earlier this spring, passengers to Moorgate
BREAKING: Elizabeth Line to open on 24 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 Transport for London has just announced that the Elizabeth Line will open between Paddington and Abbey Wood on 24 May, so long as final safety checks are satisfactory. However, Bond Street station will not open until later in the year, because work is still unfinished there. Trains will run every five minutes
Emeg® Group Welcomes Adam Connell as Commercial Director Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Please join us in welcoming Adam Connell to the Emeg Group as Commercial Director, with responsibility for the commercial management of projects undertaken by the business, developing our commercial processes and working closely with our in-house teams and clients to ensure projects are managed in a proactive manner. Adam is an
Smart Lifetime Extension for a Sustainable Railway Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Smart Lifetime Extension Makes Your Railway Fleet LastIntelligent technology is becoming increasingly decisive for passenger information systems. Consequently, the maintenance of your software deserves as much attention as that of your infrastructure. A new approach is therefore required, especially since market trends are pushing for more sustainable solutions. To increase the
Single to London? That’ll Be an Arm and a Leg, Please! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 Here we go again. On Friday 22 April, Andy Burnham – mayor of Greater Manchester, sometime future leader of the Labour Party, scourge of the north/south divide – tweeted details of how much it would cost to travel from his fine conurbation to selected destinations around the world and back. You
How We Maintain Your Railway Fleet with Full Lifecycle Support Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 How Our Full Lifecycle Support Makes the Difference in Railway-Fleet Maintenance At Televic GSP, we are in for the long haul. An extended lifespan of your rail vehicles with reduced costs – that is what we want to achieve with our full lifecycle after-sales support. With a comprehensive range of services to choose from, we are putting our expertise
GBRf orders Stadler bi-mode Class 99 locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 A fleet of 30 bi-mode Class 99 locomotives has been ordered from Stadler for GB Railfreight, financed by Beacon Rail.Based on Stadler’s existing EURODUAL locomotives, the Co-Co Class 99s will be able to haul freight on electrified and non-electrified sections, using a high-power low-emissions Stage-V diesel engine where necessary. The
Munich Adds to Siemens Mobility C2 Metro Train Order Upon Delivery of First Vehicle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 As part of their work to modernise Munich’s metro fleet, Stadtwerke München (SWM) and Munich Transport Company’s (MVG) took delivery of the first of 22 type C2 metro trains of the third delivery series this week. L-R: Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, Ingo Wortmann, Chairman of the Munich
Alpha Trains Awards Alstom Long-Term Locomotive Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 Alpha Trains Group has awarded Alstom a long-term maintenance contract for part of its locomotive fleet. An Alpha Trains’ Traxx locomotive in service on a European rail freight corridor Alstom is now responsible for the maintenance of 70 Traxx locomotives for the next eight years, providing preventive and corrective maintenance, long-term improvement actions
Railway metal thefts in Yorkshire have cost �280k Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Network Rail has revealed that thefts of signalling cables, other electric wires and metal equipment from the railway in South Yorkshire, including areas such as Rotherham, Sheffield and Aldwarke, have cost taxpayers over £280,000 since April 2021. Trains have been delayed by a total of 89 hours over the last year,
What Are the Biggest Benefits of Real-Time Passenger Information in 2022? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Nomad Digital: What Are the Biggest Benefits of Real-Time Passenger Information in 2022? As we’re entering the digital-first era with an emphasis on connectivity, we need to be more forward-thinking about the ways we’re facilitating a fully connected public transport experience. Commuters are looking for a comfortable and seamless travel experience
Tallysman Adds to Its Industry-Leading Line of Helical Antennas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Tallysman® Wireless is excited to announce that it has added the housed HC885XF and embedded HC885EXF dual-band (GPS/QZSS L1/L5, GLONASS G1/G3, Galileo E1/ E5a/b, BeiDou B1/B2/B2a + L-Band corrections services) eXtended Filtering (XF) antennas to its industry-leading line of helical antennas. Historically, dual-frequency antennas and receivers commonly supported GPS L1 and
Testing Project Displays ARCOSYSTEM®’s Adaptability Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 The dexterity and adaptability of our elevated cable management system ARCOSYSTEM® was put to the test during a recent installation in the German town of Gössnitz. The project involved installing a run of the lightweight ARCOSYSTEM® trackside, fixing the troughing to a line of balustrades serving as roadside barriers as the route led
Emeg® Group Awarded Trio of Fuelling Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Emeg® Group is pleased to announce the award, as Principal Contractor, of three Network Rail fuelling overhaul projects valued in excess of £2m. The project consists of the overhaul of fuelling systems at Blackpool, Barrow-in-Furness and Newton Heath depots, including the exterior cleaning and repainting of 15 large-capacity diesel fuel tanks
SJSC Latvijas Dzelzceļš and Uzbekistan Railways Announce Plans for Closer Collaboration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 SJSC Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz) and Uzbekistan Railways have agreed to work more closely in order to increase freight transport volumes between Latvia and Uzbekistan. SJSC Latvijas dzelzceļš and Uzbekistan Railways will develop closer co-operation in freight transport, rolling stock repair and training of specialists During a meeting this month between representatives from
More than 500 rail projects planned for Bank Holiday weekend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Network Rail is investing £70 million on 550 projects to upgrade the railway over the May Bank Holiday weekend, but is urging passengers on some routes to travel on either side of the weekend if they can. About 95 per cent of the railway will not be affected by engineering
UK: Priority Seating Week Marks Fifth Anniversary of TfL’s ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ Badge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Priority Seating Week (25–29 April) marks five years since Transport for London (TfL) launched its ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ badge. This is free of charge and medical proof is not needed for eligibility. please offer me a seat badge © Transport for London (TfL) Almost 100,000 badges have been given to disabled people
Network Rail Tests Siemens Mobility System in Rough Ride Prediction Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 Siemens Mobility’s train-borne conditioning monitoring (TBCM) system is one of six solutions being tested in Network Rail’s Lot 1 Operational Trial. Siemens Mobility takes part in Network Rail trials to predict rough rides © Siemens Mobility The trial, which began last month, is evaluating different ways of predicting rough rides, rather than relying
British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 British Steel Celebrates Preferred Supplier Status with Delivery to Deutsche Bahn Our Rail business is in the process of completing the final shipments of a 5kt rail order to Deutsche Bahn, Europe’s largest purchaser of rail. The contract for 120m 54E4 and 60E2 flat-bottomed rail came as the German infrastructure owner’s demands
RMT launches national rail strike ballot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 More than 40,000 rail members of the RMT are starting to vote today on whether their union should stage a national strike in protest at impending job losses and what the union describes as ‘attacks’ on their terms and conditions of employment. The ballot involves the RMT’s members at Network Rail
We Keep Trains Running during the Hot Temperatures of Summer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 We Keep Trains Running during the Hot Temperatures of Summer Rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20°C hotter than the air temperature. Because rails are made from steel, they expand as they get hotter, and can start to curve – known as ‘buckling’ – which can result in
David Brown Joins the Board of EPM Transport Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 EPM Transport Solutions announces David Brown has joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director. With 40 years of his career spent working in the passenger transport sector, David brings a vast amount of knowledge and experience to EPM Transport Solutions. Most recently David was CEO at The Go-Ahead Group retiring in
Element Joins the United Nations Global Compact Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) is proud to announce that it has become a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Through this commitment, Element has joined thousands of global companies in advancing societal goals aligned with the UNGC’s ten principles on human rights, labor,
Strong Digital Technologies for a Unified European Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 The ERA helps overcome challenges by applying digital technology for passengers and freight to achieve a unified European rail network. Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways, highlights the important contribution digital technology can bring to the achievement of a more sustainable European rail system; the ERA
Germany: Regulatory Agency Accuses DB of Abuse of Market Power Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Germany’s national competition regulatory agency, the Bundeskartellamt, has accused Deutsche Bahn (DB) of an abuse of power that could hinder the growth of mobility platforms. Deutsche Bahn headquarters in Berlin © Deutsche Bahn AG | Volker Emersleben In late 2019, the Bundeskartellamt initiated an abuse proceeding against DB due to violations of Sections
First refurbished Pendolino unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 A Class 390 Avanti West Coast Pendolino has gone into service this morning with new and more comfortable seats, a redesigned shop and better passenger information displays. One First Class coach has been converted to Standard, to provide more seats. It’s the first example of a £117 million upgrade that will
Alstom Awarded Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework contract with the Department of Transport Victoria, Australia, for 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) and 15 years of maintenance. The contract, valued at approximately 700 million euros (755.82m USD), is the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Alstom wins largest light rail contract
Monitoring and Prediction of Sand Levels in Silos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The large majority of rail rolling stock, trains, tramways and subways use sand to increase wheel-rail adhesion for traction and braking. Some conditions significantly decrease vehicle adhesion, such as in the fall, when the presence of plant residues and high humidity make rails ‘greasy.’ In this context, using ‘sandboxes’ to add sand
Bid to reduce costs of signalling systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road is working with Network Rail to encourage greater competition among suppliers of signalling equipment and so reduce costs. The ORR carried out a study of the market, which is worth £800-900 million a year, and published its recommendations in November 2021. Network Rail has
UK: Dartmoor Line Upgrades Begin in Preparation for Hourly Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 Network Rail will start engineering upgrades on parts of the 14-mile Dartmoor Line next week, ahead of the introduction of new hourly services. The work will take place over 15 days, from Monday 25 April until early on Tuesday 10 May. Dartmoor Line hourly service upgrades begin © Network Rail This heralds stage two
ORR and Network Rail Work to Increase Signalling Market Competition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) are working together to increase competitiveness and lower costs in the UK’s railway signalling market. This is currently valued at 800-900 million GBP (958-1,077m euros | 1,046-1,176m USD) per year. Glasgow central signals © ORR Last November the ORR published a study on the
VIP 1000 Extends Full HD HDMI over IP for Passenger Infotainment Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 VIP 1000 Extends Full HD HDMI over IP for Passenger Information and Infotainment Systems NEXCOM has a new Full HD HDMI over IP system for public transport applications that extends HDMI signals to over 100m and makes the broadcast of video in in-vehicle PIS (Passenger Information Systems) and infotainment systems simpler and easier. The
Siemens Mobility and Network Rail Upgrade 10,000 Cab Radios Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 Siemens Mobility and Network Rail are celebrating a milestone: they have upgraded 10,000 GSM-R cab radios to the latest V4.0 cab radios. The upgrade gives operators several smart applications designed to improve operational efficiency. Siemens Mobility and Network Rail celebrate milestone of having upgraded 10,000 cab radios © Siemens Mobility In total, Siemens Mobility
United States: Amtrak Unveils New Locomotive Livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 The first locomotive to carry Amtrak’s new livery is making its inaugural journey across America. Locomotive 309 is travelling from California from Delaware, where it will go through an acceptance process before entering service. Locomotive 309 is the first unit to wear Amtrak’s Phase VII livery. © Mike Armstrong for Amtrak Phase VII is
Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 ONxpress Transportation Partners – a consortium made up of Alstom, Aecon Group, Deutsche Bahn International Operations and FCC Construcción – has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project. GO Expansion will transform the GO rail network from a commuter service into an all-day rapid system. ©
Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Improving the Rider Experience with Outcome-Oriented Procurement Strict requirements around government contracts have traditionally forced transit agencies to take a box-checking approach to acquiring goods and services, but this method of procurement can cause agencies to miss out on new solutions that could have a greater impact on the rider experience.
Siemens Mobility Announces Relocation of Berlin Development and Production Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Siemens Mobility has announced plans to move its Berlin development and production site from Treptow to Adlershof, where a new 26,420 square metre facility is currently being built. Siemens Mobility Announces Relocation of Berlin Development and Production Site Located at Germany’s biggest science and technology park, which is also home to Berlin
Alstom Wins DFW APM Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract to provide operations and maintenance services for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s (DFW) automated people mover (APM) system for the next 10 years. The Skylink APM system at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport © Alstom This is a continuation of the partnership between the two organisations, which
York favoured as GBR hq in local poll Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20220 A new poll of around 1,000 Yorkshire and Humber adults has found that 60 per cent of respondents in the region chose York as the new headquarters for Great British Railways. The others were divided between Doncaster (20 per cent), Hull or Wakefield (both 10 per cent). The government’s competition from towns
FreiLacke: Complete Solutions for Composites Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 From materials to coatings, FreiLacke offers everything from a single source From seat buckets and vehicle accessories to power distribution boxes and rotor blades, the triumphant march of glass-fibre and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics has continued unabated for decades and their applications keep increasing. The main reason for this success are the
DrainBot Receives Financing from Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 DrainBot Receives Financing from Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS) With the financial support of Austria Wirtschaftsservice (AWS), DrainBot has received additional financing for further development of our innovative robotic systems for tunnel drainage maintenance. Our robots are the first fully automated system that enables continuous cleaning of tunnel drainages with minimal personnel costs.
RAIB probes emergency stop incident Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20220 An investigation has been launched into an incident on Easter Sunday when a London-bound Lumo service made an emergency stop at Peterborough. Passengers complained of minor injuries and luggage was thrown off racks. Lumo, which is an open access operator owned by FirstGroup, said the train involved was the 08.20
South Africa: Siemens Mobility Completes Germiston Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20220 Work to resignal Germiston station complex, one of the busiest railway junctions in Africa, has now been completed by Siemens Mobility, marking the end of a major three-year project. Gauteng rail corridors future-proofed as Siemens Mobility completes massive Germiston resignalling project © Siemens Mobility This work is part of the wider Gauteng Resignalling
Production Systems and Manufacturing Technologies for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Production Systems and Manufacturing Technologies for Chassis and Powertrain of Rail Vehicles The European companies of the FFG Group serve the production companies and maintenance works for chassis and drive of rail vehicles with optimal products and manufacturing technologies. A team of successful specialists with many years of “Rail” industry experience
Former Prime Minister joins GWR advisory board Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Theresa May has joined Great Western Railway’s stakeholder advisory board, which is an independent external body. Mrs May was Prime Minister between 2016 and 2019, and is MP for Maidenhead. She was invited to join the board by Lord Faulkner of Worcester, who chairs the 12-strong group. Mrs May said: ‘I
On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 On track: Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex / Infrarail 2022, setting out the roadmap for progress. Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK.
FreiLacke: Into the Future with Zero Emissions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Manufacturer of steel furniture relies on new VOC-free anodic EC solution from FreiLacke The Hessian manufacturer Christmann + Pfeifer (C+P) specialises in the production of high-quality steel furniture for versatile areas, such as workplaces, archives or workshops. The company processes 1,500 tonnes of steel each month and turns them into individual
Network Rail Suppliers Sign Up to Science-Based Targets Climate Change Initiative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Over two thirds of suppliers (67%) have committed to Network Rail’s science-based targets initiative aimed at limiting carbon emissions. This initiative is part of Network Rail’s environmental sustainability strategy, which has been created to reduce the carbon footprint of the organisation and its wider supply chain. Green target in sight as more
Rail Technology Venue Saxony: A Branch Hotbed of Innovation in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 For more than 175 years now, Saxony has been standing for innovations in the rail sector; with 13,000 employees in 240 companies, it is one of the top 3 centers of the branch in Germany. So there’s no question that Saxon manufacturers, suppliers, equipment providers, engineering and service firms as well as research institutes and
Timetable planning has reached ‘crucial’ points, warns ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 The compilation of future timetables for the East and West Coast Main Lines has reached a ‘crucial’ stage at which important decisions must be made, according to the Office of Rail and Road. Services in the new timetables are intended to make better use of capacity and also to be less
Spain: Adif Chooses Saitec for Rincón de Soto Bypass Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 Engineering firm Saitec has been chosen to design and build the Rincón de Soto bypass in the Castejón-Logroño section of the Cantabrian-Mediterranean corridor. The work is expected to be completed over a 15-month period and is being funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU programme. The contract, which was awarded by the Spanish rail
Switzerland: Construction underway on Ligerz Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Construction is now underway on the Ligerz tunnel in Bern, Switzerland. This is part of a project to eliminate a bottleneck between La Neuveville and Twann: a 4.5-kilometre-long section of single track and the last of its kind on the southern Jura line. The future western Ligerz tunnel portal. © SBB By expanding this
Brightline to Chair RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 Brightline to Chair RedCabin Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2022 USA will take place from 19-20 April 2022 in Arlington, Virginia – chaired by Tom Rutkowski, Vice President and Chief Mechanic at Brightline. In-person summit features keynote speeches, product launches, panel discussions and interactive working groups from global
A Powder Coating That Makes Plastics Conductive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 It is still considered a challenge to provide plastics with a high-performance powder coating. Thanks to a special pigmentation, the new UR 1967 conductive primer from FreiLacke makes their surfaces conductive, which means that they can be coated with the same material as metals. As a result, UR 1967 perfectly complements
Concern grows about fate of HS2 link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 There are warnings that not building a linking line between HS2 and the West Coast Main Line near Manchester will have a serious effect on future HS2 services to Preston, Carlisle and Glasgow. The Golborne Link was intended to run from Hoo Green in Cheshire to a WCML junction south
WITT EscS P 1000 – Testing of VLD Switching Behaviour Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20220 WITT EscS P 1000 – Testing of VLD Switching Behaviour The WITT EscS P 1000 test device from Witt Solutions GmbH is used to test the switching behaviour of earth short circuits. The test device is located in a robust special case. © Witt Solutions GmbH Description The test device is located in a robust
Deutsche Bahn and Vodafone Launch Infrastructure Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20220 Vodafone has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn (DB) to close any remaining gaps in the mobile operator’s network on rail routes across Germany. The agreement states that Vodafone will provide DB’s busiest routes with a seamless, high-bandwidth LTE mobile network by 2025. Deutsche Bahn and Vodafone enter into a partnership © Deutsche
OmniScan™ X3 64-Channel Flaw Detector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Compact OmniScan™ X3 64-Channel Flaw Detector Improves the Efficiency and Performance of Phased Array and Total Focusing Method Imaging The new OmniScan™ X3 64 flaw detector delivers improved power and performance to Olympus’ field-proven phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT) product line. This 64-channel instrument has the pulser capacity to drive phased
Hitachi train cracks report calls for industry review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Cracks found in the bodyshells of several types of Hitachi trains almost a year ago were caused partly by salt in the air, according to a new report from the Office of Rail and Road. The problems were first discovered at GWR’s Intercity Express depot in Bristol, and similar trains
HS2 Unveils Final Carbon Cutting Designs for Thame Valley Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 HS2 has unveiled the final designs for the Thame Valley Viaduct, which will cross the River Thame’s flood plain near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Artist’s impression of the Thame Valley Viaduct in ten years time © HS2 The viaduct’s design has been simplified to cut the amount of embedded carbon needed by 19,000 tonnes and
Austria: ÖBB Orders 41 KISS Double Decker Trains from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker trains. The order is made up of 20 six-car and 21 four-car EMUs and valued at approximately 600 million euros (653.55m USD). Stadler has received an order from Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) for 41 KISS double decker
Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20220 Coming Together for the First Time in London! Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK. Taking place from 10–12 May 2022 at Olympia London, the