Hitachi Rail Celebrates Inauguration of Chennai Metro Phase II Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20260 Hitachi Rail has celebrated the opening of the first operational section of Chennai Metro Phase II. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who was accompanied by Chief Minister of Tamil, Nadu Mr. Joseph Vijay; the section consists of a 15km corridor between Poonamallee-Vadapalani. Hitachi Rail contributed signalling technology for
Alstom Unveils First Trainset for Mumbai Metro Line 4 & 4A Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20260 Alstom has unveiled its first Metropolis trainset destined for use on the Mumbai Metro Line 4 & 4A. Revealed at the manufacturer’s Sri City facility in Andhra Pradesh; the unit is the first of 39 driverless metro trains set for use in the city, and was presented in the presence of
Škoda Celebrates Business Missions in India & Azerbaijan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20260 Škoda Group has celebrated participation in a set of two major business events in both India and Azerbaijan. In India, company representatives took part in a series of business discussions focused on the modernisation of rail transport, development of industrial cooperation and opportunities for the application of advanced signalling technologies, including
India: Alstom Celebrates Opening of Indore Metro Yellow Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the commencement of revenue operations for the next phase of the Indore Metro Yellow Line. For its part, Alstom’s contract with Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) included the delivery of 52 Movia metro trainsets, as well as 15 years of comprehensive maintenance services, including 7 years
DMRC Launches Delhi Metro International Limited and Appoints First CEO Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20260 Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the creation of a new subsidiary, Delhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), with the aim of expanding India’s metro rail expertise beyond its borders. Sanjay Jamuar has been appointed as the company’s first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The newly formed DMIL has been established with government
Agra Metro Saves ₹5 Million in One Year with Regenerative Braking Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20260 Agra Metro saved ₹5 million (USD$58,000) in annual electricity costs by implementing Sécheron’s IGBT inverter for regenerative energy recovery, the first installation of its kind in India. By converting braking energy into reusable power, the metro significantly improved energy efficiency, reduced its carbon footprint, and achieved a payback period of less
Rail Vision’s MainLine System Delivers Strong Performance in India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20260 Rail Vision Ltd. (Nasdaq: RVSN) (“Rail Vision” or the “Company”), an early commercialization stage technology company transforming railway safety through advanced AI-integrated sensing systems, announced today the successful completion of a proof of concept (POC) demonstration of its MainLine system in India. The POC follows the Company’s announcement on January 6, 2026 regarding a significant expansion
Alstom Celebrates Revenue Service on Delhi Metro’s Line 7 & 8 Extensions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20260 Alstom has joined the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in its celebration of the commencement of revenue service on the Delhi Metro’s new Line 7 and Line 8 extensions. The extensions, which span from Majlis Park to Maujpur (Line 7 – Pink line) and Majlis Park to Deepali Chowk, are also
Indian Railways Nears Full Electrification Amid Disruption to Gulf Oil Routes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Indian Railways is approaching full electrification of its main network, a development set to reduce its exposure to volatile oil markets at a time of disruption to energy supplies from the Persian Gulf. The milestone comes as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted following the outbreak of conflict
India: Alstom Celebrates Commercial Operations on Namo Bharat Corridor & Meerut Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the commencement of commercial operations of the new balance stretch of the Namo Bharat corridor – India’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) connecting Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut and the Meerut Metro, an urban Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) for the city of Meerut. The inauguration of the balance section of
SYSTRA & DB to Provide PMC Services for India’s First High-Speed Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20260 SYSTRA and DB Engineering & Consulting have been officially selected by the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) to carry out the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) contract for systems on the new Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail line. The joint venture will see the companies handle a PMC assignment for the deployment of
Indian Railways Plans Record Investment in High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 Indian Railways will receive a record capital expenditure of 2,93,030 crore INR (35.3 billion USD) in the Union Budget 2026–27, focusing on high-speed rail, freight efficiency, and passenger safety. This investment will establish seven new high-speed rail corridors spanning nearly 4,000 kilometres and connecting major cities including Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru,
RailTel Collaborates with Nokia to Modernize its Transport Networks Across India Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20260 Nokia today announced the successful upgrade of RailTel’s DWDM National Long-Distance (NLD) network, undertaken in collaboration with its authorized partners. Nokia has deployed RailTel’s Carrier-Grade NAT (CG-NAT) and metro optical transport network across India. These initiatives collectively address the growing demand for high-speed, resilient connectivity, driving operational efficiency and reducing
Stäubli Expands Manufacturing Facility in Bangalore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 Bangalore, India – Stäubli, the global industrial and mechatronic solutions provider, today announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Bangalore, representing a $10 million strategic investment. The expansion strengthens Stäubli’s position in India’s rapidly growing solar photovoltaic (PV) sector while reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to the country’s industrial growth and
ABB to Provide Traction and Control Systems for Mumbai Metro Lines 5 and 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20260 ABB has secured an order from Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. to supply propulsion equipment and Train Control and Management System (TCMS) software for the expansion of the Mumbai Metro network. The contract covers Mumbai Metro Line 5 (Orange Line), which will connect Thane and Kalyan via Bhiwandi, and Line 6 (Pink
Vande Bharat Express Expands Role in India’s Inter-City Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20260 Indian Railways continues to expand the Vande Bharat Express network as part of its wider effort to modernise inter-city rail travel. 164 Vande Bharat services are currently operational nationwide, covering 274 districts and carrying more than 75 million passengers since its launch in 2019. Introduced as India’s first indigenously designed semi-high-speed trainset,
India: BEML Secures ₹157 Crore Contract for Switch Rail Grinding Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20250 BEML Limited, a public sector enterprise under the Government of India, has received a contract worth approximately 157 crore INR to manufacture 15 sets of Switch Rail Grinding Machines, comprising 30 cars. The order was placed by Loram Rail Maintenance India Private Limited, a company specialising in rail maintenance technologies. Under the
Government of India Approves Pune Metro Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20250 The Government of India has approved the expansion of the Pune Metro Rail Project under Phase 2, including the construction of Line 4 and the associated Spur Line 4A. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister. According to officials, the approval is
Alstom Celebrates 10 Years of Indian Freight Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 Alstom has officially celebrated 10 years of Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited (MELPL), its public-private partnership with Indian Railways. Dedicated to building the country’s most powerful locomotives for freight service; the joint venture has seen the delivery of more than 550 indigenously manufactured high-powered double-section Prima T8 locomotives of 12,000 HP
India’s First High-Speed Rail Section to Open in August 2027 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20250 India’s Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the inaugural section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail service is scheduled to begin in August 2027. This first stretch will cover 100 kilometres, running between Surat and Vapi in Gujarat. The initial plan had envisaged a 50-kilometre stretch between Surat and Bilimora, but
Alstom to Deliver Trains, Signalling and Maintenance for Mumbai Metro Line 4 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 Alstom has been selected by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply rolling stock, signalling solutions and maintenance services for Mumbai Metro Line 4. The agreement covers 234 Metropolis metro cars, equivalent to 39 six-car trainsets, alongside a Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling system and five years of maintenance. L&T was awarded the
Alstom to Deliver 96 Metro Cars for Chennai Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Alstom has been awarded a 135 million EUR contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the design, manufacture, supply, test and commission of 96 Metropolis metro cars for the second phase of the Chennai Metro. The project runs 119km long, with stretches of 76km and 43km elevated and underground respectively,
India: Alstom’s Metro Trains and Signalling Commence Service in Indore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Revenue service for the Indore Metro has officially begun, following the inauguration of the Super Priority Corridor on 31 May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new metro service operates using Alstom’s Movia metro trains and its advanced Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology. In Indore, Alstom’s advanced metro train and
India: Alstom Trains and Signalling Support Metro Expansion in Kanpur Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 The Kanpur Metro’s Corridor I extension has officially opened, featuring five additional stations. This development was enabled by metro trainsets and signalling systems supplied by Alstom. The new section enhances access across Kanpur, aiming to serve more commuters with improved travel time and reliability. Alstom’s trains and communication-based train control (CBTC)
India: First 9000 HP Electric Freight Locomotive Launched at Dahod Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20250 Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first new D9 series 9000-horsepower electric locomotives at the Indian Railways facility in Dahod, Gujarat. The event marks the start of production and deployment of a fleet of 1,200 high-power electric locomotives being delivered under a contract with Siemens Mobility. Hon’ble Prime Minister
India: New Metro Networks to Serve Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20250 Two new metro networks are being developed in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, aiming to improve public transport in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada as fast-growing metropolitan areas. SYSTRA India has been appointed to update the Comprehensive Mobility Plans (CMPs) for both cities. These plans, originally prepared in 2019, form the basis for
Ffestiniog Travel: Go east for an Asian Rail Adventure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 INTEREST in rail tours to far-flung places continues to be popular as train travel offers the means to see as much of a country as possible in the timeframe of a holiday. Specialist rail tour operator Ffestiniog Travel is capitalising on this trend by going east and combining exotic destinations, interesting
FRA awards $326m for rail infrastructure works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 USA: More than $326m in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements and Special Transportation Circumstances grant funding for 45 rail infrastructure projects in 29 states has been announced by the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘These investments in inter-city passenger and freight rail will benefit surrounding communities, make grade crossings safer and improve
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 Words: Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became the
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far – Part One: The British Years (1967-71) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 By Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became
PPP partners to develop Utah freight railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20190 USA: Proposals for the construction of a 160 km freight railway to serve the Uinta Basin region of Utah state are to be taken forward under a public-private partnership, with the aim of starting construction in 2022. The Uinta Basin Railway is being promoted by the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, which was
Dodoma commuter rail study commissioned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 TANZANIA: Tanzania Railways Corp has awarded an international consortium a €2·5m nine-month contract to undertake feasibility and preliminary design studies for a commuter rail network in the capital Dodoma. The consortium is led by Spanish consultancy Ardanuy Ingenieria and includes Intercontinental Consultants & Technocrats from India and South Korea’s Soosung Engineering. The