Copenhagen Metro Presents Plans for New M5 Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 At the Train + Rail conference in Stockholm, Matias Sevel Rasmussen, TS/OM Manager M5 and Head of Signalling at Metroselskabet, outlined the latest plans for Copenhagen’s upcoming M5 metro line. The new line will be built to help tackle the Danish capital’s growing population and evolving urban landscape, aiming to enhance
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
Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for members of the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time. The free rides will take place on a 220-metre demonstration track in the city centre between late May and the end of June. Coventry Very Light
UK: Isle of Wight Island Line Resumes Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Full service has resumed on the Isle of Wight’s Island Line after a nine-month programme of essential repairs have been carried out on Ryde Pier. The works, which were carried out by Octavius, were completed via the use of a tensioned access platform (TAP) – marking the first time the method
Wigan Council Approves Plans for New £32 Million Golborne Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Wigan Council has approved a planning application for a new, 32 million GBP train station in Golborne. The station, which aims to reconnect Golborne to the railway for the first time in 60 years, forms part of Greater Manchester’s plans to improve connectivity across communities as part of its Bee Network
LAX Metro Transit Center to Open on 6 June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20250 LA Metro has confirmed that a new public transport hub aimed at improving access to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is set to open on 6 June. The Metro Transit Center will provide connections to Metro’s K and C rail lines, a newly constructed 16-bay bus plaza, and a range of
France Inspects and Maps 45,000 Bridges to Prioritize Repairs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20250 Governments across Europe are rushing to modernize aging bridges—triggered by decrepit infrastructure conditions and increased instances of collapse linked to overloading heavy goods vehicles or extreme weather conditions. France faces a unique challenge, because a large proportion of its bridges had to be reconstructed after World War II and are coming
Network Rail Issues Travel Advisories During May Engineering Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Network Rail is encouraging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a number of works taking place across Britain’s railway network over both the early and late May bank holiday weekends. The works, which are valued at 133 million GBP, will see Network Rail undertaking over 630 projects across the country. Network
New Tram Track Installed in Manchester City Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 Essential works to install a set of new tram tracks in Manchester city centre have been completed on time, with services now resuming along timetabled routes. The works, which are part of a planned 147 million GBP package to maintain, upgrade and improve the city’s Metrolink network, were completed over the
UK: Network Rail Issues Travel Advice During Blackheath Tunnel Closure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 Network Rail has outlined a temporary timetable for passengers looking to travel via the Blackheath tunnel between Sunday 18 May and Sunday 27 July 2025, as the tunnel is set to close for a period of 10 weeks. The closure, which will lead to a diversion via Greenwich, is due to
5 Interesting Applications of GIS in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 By Erik Henderson This blog aims to identify 5 ways in which railroads can make use of their existing tools and data to improve safety and efficiency and reduce cost. Many railroads have successfully implemented GIS tools and databases to manage things like their real estate and physical rail assets. Under the Valuation
Revised Plan Announced for Northeast Corridor’s Dock Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced a revised plan for the rehabilitation of the Dock Bridge in New Jersey. The plan is expected to reduce project costs by approximately 140 million USD. The changes, jointly agreed upon by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak, aim to prioritise
CTA Provides Construction Overview for Red Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has outlined its plans to begin construction on the 5.5-mile Red Line Extension (RLE) Project in early 2026. During three community meetings, residents of Roseland, Washington Heights, and Riverdale were given an overview of the planned work and its anticipated impacts. The Red Line Extension project, valued
Plans Approved for Liverpool’s New Baltic Triangle Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 Liverpool City Council has approved plans for a brand-new station in the city’s Baltic Triangle district. The station, which forms part of Mayor Steve Rotheram’s initiative to improve public transport across the Liverpool City Region, is set to cost roughly 100 million GBP and will compliment existing rail projects, including the
Hitachi Rail Provides Update on Romanian Railway Modernisation Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 Hitachi Rail has announced that the first phase of modernisation of the Romanian Ghioroc–Barzava railway line is nearing completion. The project, which has been carried out in collaboration with Webuild, FCC and Salcef, supports the country’s national railway operator, CFR, which runs both passenger and freight services along the route, and
California High-Speed Rail Reaches Agreement on Millbrae Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the City of Millbrae have reached a settlement agreement on the city’s legal challenge concerning the future high-speed rail development. The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration between the two entities as planning progresses for a high-speed rail station in Millbrae. The California High-Speed Rail
Alstom Highlights Its Role in Strengthening Rail Climate Resilience Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20250 As the effects of climate change become more visible, railway systems are increasingly exposed to extreme weather conditions. Events such as heatwaves, floods, snowstorms and sandstorms can impact the reliability and safety of rail operations. Alstom aims to address these risks by developing and adapting solutions across train design, infrastructure,
Railway Interchange 2025, Indianapolis Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20250 There’s no substitute for face-to-face connections—which is why we’re inviting you to join us at Railway Interchange, May 20-22, 2025. Railway Interchange is the largest railway exhibition and educational conference in North America, bringing together over 5,000 global rail professionals from all industry segments. PLUS: Expo Hall access is FREE for railroad employees! Presented
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Present Progress on Rail Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have presented a detailed update on their ongoing rail improvement efforts, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, reducing service disruptions, and enhancing coordination ahead of the 2025 summer travel season. The update was delivered during a summit in Newark attended by Governor Phil Murphy and senior officials from both
Ireland: Preferred Route Announced for Luas Cork Light Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20250 The Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for the proposed Luas Cork light rail system has been published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). The route was officially presented at Cork City Hall by Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, and an eight-week public consultation is now underway. Luas Cork is a proposed light rail line running from
IN PICTURES: Sydney Metro Confirms Designs for Six New Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 Work to construct six new stations for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line is progressing, with final designs for each station now confirmed. The designs aim to reflect the natural and cultural characteristics of the Cumberland Plain while supporting a strong sense of place and community connection across Western
Ontario: Track Upgrades Complete at West Harbour GO Rail Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 The Government of Ontario has completed construction upgrades at West Harbour GO Station in Hamilton, improving travel times and increasing service options for passengers on the Lakeshore West corridor. The project is part of a broader plan to enhance GO Transit across the Greater Golden Horseshoe region. West Harbour GO Station previously
HS2 Completes Tunnel Extensions Designed to Avoid Sonic Booms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 Contractors working on HS2 have completed construction of portal extensions at the southern end of the Chiltern Tunnel, a measure designed to reduce micro-pressure waves produced by high-speed trains. The tunnel, which is 10 miles long and located to the north-west of London, will accommodate trains travelling at up to 200mph. The
Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 RailAdventure UK, a transport services company based in the West Midlands, has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration. The trial will take place on a 220-metre section of track between Greyfriars Road and Queen Victoria Road in Coventry in May
CPK Selects Contractor for Poland’s Longest High-Speed Rail Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has awarded a contract for the construction of a new high-speed rail (HSR) tunnel in Łódź to a consortium led by PORR. The tunnel forms a key part of Line 85, the Y-shaped corridor that will connect Warsaw and the planned CPK airport with Łódź by 2032,
ST Engineering Awarded Turnkey Contract for Taichung MRT Blue Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 ST Engineering has secured a contract valued at approximately 1.4 billion SGD to deliver turnkey rail services for the new Taichung MRT Blue Line in Taiwan. The contract was awarded by the Rapid Transit System Bureau of the Taichung City Government. The work will be carried out by ST Engineering’s Urban Solutions
Ontario: Final Tunnelling Begins on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 The Ontario government has commenced tunnelling on the final segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking a significant milestone in expanding rapid transit in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The nine-kilometre extension will add seven new stations, linking the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (LRT) to areas from Scarborough to
Barcelona: Alstom Constructs New Maintenance Depot for FGC Airport Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Alstom has commenced construction of a new maintenance depot for Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) trains that will connect central Barcelona with Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The facility will support the maintenance of ten Coradia Stream trains for a period of 15 years. Alstom’s new maintenance depot in Barcelona ©
Sydney Metro: Track Laying Begins at Luddenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Construction for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is well underway as the first tracks have been laid at Luddenham. The first portion of track has been installed north of a new rail bridge set to carry metro services over the yet-to-be-constructed M12 motorway, with track laying
Alstom to Provide Catenary System for Türkiye’s High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20250 Alstom has signed a contract to provide the Rigid Overhead Catenary System (ROCS) for a portion of Türkiye’s new high-speed railway line between Halkali and Kapikule. The contract, which was awarded to Alstom by RESA Yapi Elektromekanik A.S., will see the company provide an aerial feeding system along the 14km double-track
Austria: Final Testing Begins on Koralmbahn Line Before December Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 In Austria, the Koralmbahn rail link between Graz and Klagenfurt is approaching operational readiness, with commissioning set for 14 December 2025. Before regular passenger services begin, the line will undergo an extensive programme of testing, training, and safety checks. From 14 April, test and measurement runs will begin along the newly built
Event Discusses How to Promote the Continuous Development and Modernisation of Brazilian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Driven by federal investments, via the Growth Acceleration Program (PAC), which has set aside R$ 94.2 billion by 2026, and by the initiative of companies operating in the modal, rail freight transport has been consolidating its importance in the transport matrix. Since 2022, the expectation of increasing its participation has
AECOM & Rejlers to Develop Sweden’s Southeast Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 AECOM has announced that it, alongside partners Rejlers, has been awarded a contract for the development of the new Southeast Link, a project to strengthen the railway network in the south of Sweden. The contract, which was awarded by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), will see the two companies collaborate on
UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 Journeys between Kettering and Wigston will soon be performed by electric trains following an official declaration that the line is ready and safe for their operation along the route, with the final decision officiated both on time and under budget. Certification was awarded by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR),
UK: Bug Hotel Installed at Warwickshire Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 The Heart of England Community Rail Partnership (Heart CRP) has, in collaboration with Network Rail Central route, Friends of Lapworth station, E H Smith Builders Merchants and Lapworth Primary School, installed a new bug hotel at Warwickshire station. The lavish, comprehensive accommodation, which is capable of housing a wide variety of
UK: KeolisAmey Signs New Eight Year DLR Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 KeolisAmey has announced the continuation of its operation and maintenance for London’s DLR network with the signing of a new eight-year contract. The contract will also see the company, which has operated the DLR since 2014, introduce 54 new trains onto the system within the span of agreement. KeolisAmey has operated the
Poland: Alstom to Modernise Rail Traffic Control on Poznań Freight Bypass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20250 Alstom has been chosen to deliver a slew of new rail traffic control systems for the Poznań freight bypass in Poland. The works, which will be carried out under a contract between Alstom and Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki S.A., will see the installation of railway traffic control devices at both stations and
Work to resume on Transnordestina Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 BRAZIL: Construction of the huge Transnordestina project in northeastern Brazil was due to resume at the end of August, Governor of Piauí state Wellington Dias announced during the Forum on Regional Infrastructure held in Teresina on August 22. Participants at the forum included the Brazilian Infrastructure Association and numerous investors. Work began
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
Deutsche Bahn to Halve Use of Glyphosate in 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 It is one of Deutsche Bahn’s most important business goals, as part of its new strategy ‘Starke Schiene‘ (strong rail), to adopt measures that are beneficial to our climate and our environment. And as a mode of transport, rail likes to position itself as the most environmentally-friendly option. Consequently, Deutsche
Australian investment group FSI to buy Patriot Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 USA: Australian investment group First State Investments announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the equity of short line group Patriot Rail & Ports from SteelRiver Infrastructure Partners on August 26. Terms were not disclosed. Formed in 2006 and acquired by SteelRiver in 2012, Florida-based Patriot now has 12 lines totalling
DMU operating contract awarded pending battery train deployment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 GERMANY: The Rhein-Ruhr and Westfalen-Lippe transport authorities have awarded incumbent NordWestBahn the Emscher-Münsterland-Netz 2021 contract, which covers the operation of service RE14 Essen-Steele – Dorsten – Borken/Coesfeld for seven years from the December 2021 timetable change. The Transdev subsidiary is to lease Bombardier Transportation Talent diesel multiple-units from Alpha Trains to
Vossloh Sells Locomotives Business to CRRC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 German transport technology manufacturer Vossloh says it is selling its locomotives business to CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of CRRC Ltd. Vossloh is currently unable to reveal the purchase price, as various adjustments affecting the balance sheets are still outstanding. However, the anticipated sum lies in the low single-digit
Rail projects funded to support housing plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 UK: The government has announced the allocation of grants from its Housing Infrastructure Fund to transport projects which are intended to facilitate the development of new homes. This includes £80·8m for the Greater London Authority’s East London Line – Growth Capacity programme to support the development of 14 000 new homes in
Vossloh to sell Locomotives business to CRRC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20190 GERMANY: On August 26 Vossloh AG announced its intention to sell its Locomotives business unit to Chinese state-owned rolling stock group CRRC. Vossloh Locomotives is based in Kiel, where a new production facility was completed in March 2018. The business specialises in producing small and medium sized diesel and dual-mode locos
World rail infrastructure market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20190 Australia: ARTC has appointed Turner & Townsend and SNC-Lavalin to provide programme management office services for the Inland Rail project. Canada: Thales is to supply SelTrac CBTC signalling for Toronto’s Finch West light rail line and Stage 2 of the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa. Croatia: HŽ Infrastruktura, the Port of Rijeka
Red Férrea de Atlántico operational support contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 COLOMBIA: National infrastructure authority ANI has awarded Spanish engineering and technology consultancy Airtificial a €1·5m contract to optimise operations on the Red Férrea de Atlántico. The contract covers operations on the 876 route-km linking Bogota, Belencito, La Dorada and Chiriguná. These 914 mm gauge lines had been out of service between 2010 and
Meeting the digital future of rail strategically with IoT and analytics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: To meet their promise as one of our most sustainable modes of transportation, railways in many developed countries are going to need a big upgrade, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Often burdened with old and ageing infrastructure, they have fallen behind
Estonia plans rail electrification to meet 2030 climate goals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 ESTONIA: The Ministry of Economic Affairs & Communications and the Ministry of the Environment are preparing a railway electrification strategy after receiving cabinet backing for the development of proposals. The government envisages that electrification works could be undertaken in 2022-28, supporting the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from
Dresden Picks Bombardier to Supply 30 FLEXITY Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 The transport authority in Dresden, Germany, has chosen Bombardier to manufacture and maintain 30 FLEXITY trams. Bombardier will also provide maintenance services for this fleet for 24 years. The total contract value is 197 million euros (219 million USD). The contract further includes options for ten more FLEXITY trams and
UK Government Launches Oakervee Review into HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 The High Speed 2 project, which would connect London to the North of England via Birmingham, received a blow yesterday (21 August) as the UK government announced it was opening up an independent review “into whether and how to proceed with the […] project”. Douglas Oakervee, a retired engineer who was
Review to consider whether and how to proceed with High Speed 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 UK: The terms of reference and timeline for an independently-led government review of whether and how to proceed with the High Speed 2 project were published by Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps on August 21. The ‘independent, thorough and objective’ review is to be chaired by Douglas Oakervee, whose
HS2 make or break decision looms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps says a ‘go or no-go’ decision will be made about HS2 by the end of the year. The DfT said a review will ‘consider whether and how the project should proceed’, and will take into account the benefits, cost and practicality of building lines between London, Birmingham
Stadler Wins Tender for 12 FLIRT Trains for PKP Intercity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 Stadler has emerged as the winning party from a call for tenders. It will now supply twelve FLIRT electric multiple units to PKP Intercity. The objection period has passed. As a result, the award is now legal and the two parties can sign the contract. The Polish rail operator PKP Intercity
Consultation on trans-Pennine route modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20190 UK: Network Rail is to begin public consultation this summer on plans to rebuild and electrify a 13 km section of the trans-Pennine corridor between Manchester and York via Leeds. The plans form part of the infrastructure manager’s £2·9bn Transpennine Upgrade programme, which is intended to modernise the route by adding capacity,
ProRail Increases Capacity for 2020 Timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 The Dutch railway infrastructure manager ProRail has determined its 2020 timetable. This is a major logistical feat, taking into account 7,000km of track, 400 stations and the wishes of 34 freight and passenger train operators. Creating the new timetable, which always comes into force in December in European countries, is a
West Highland Line re-opens after flooding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 West Highland Line re-opens after flooding. Photo: Network Rail Network Rail has announced that the West Highland Line has fully re-opened for start of service today, after repair works finished following flash floods. The line had been closed by ‘wash-aways’ and landslips at multiple locations around Crianlarich and Tyndrum as a
New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) says the new electronic interlocking at Linz Station has successfully entered service. It has been connected to the railway network for ten days now. OEBB implemented the major project without a hitch. The infrastructure arm of Austrian Federal Railways, ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, connected the new electronic interlocking (signal
Industry Insider Week 33 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 33 for 12–16 August 2019: Russia’s Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line | Infrastructure Russia’s busiest airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport, is to get a new railway line. The airport is located
Filling the intermodal information gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20190 EUROPE: Intermodal freight company Kombiverkehr is piloting Train Monitor, which provides real-time information on the location and punctuality of its services operating within Germany and from Germany to Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Poland. This includes the estimated time when
Japanese take over Rio suburban network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20190 BRAZIL: A consortium of Mitsui and West Japan Railway has purchased a majority stake in Rio de Janeiro suburban operator SuperVia, at a reported cost of around ¥20bn. The Japanese trading group had previously held a 24% stake in the concessionaire, through its stake in SuperVia parent Odebrecht Mobilidad. It has
Russia’s Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20190 Sheremetyevo International Airport, which is located 30km from Moscow, is to get a new railway line, Russian Railways has said. The new line will extend to the Northern Terminal Complex (NTC), which comprises Terminals B and C. The goal of the project is to increase the airport’s accessibility while taking
First New Train for Boston’s Orange Line Enters Service metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 United States: the first new six-car train for Boston’s Orange Line entered service at Wellington Station on 14 August 2019. These six cars are the first of 152 cars that are on order for the line. They are to replace the entire current fleet, which consists of 120 cars. Once
MIRA and PGGM to acquire all of Genesee & Wyoming Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Existing shareholders Macquarie Infrastructure & Real Assets and PGGM have agreed to assume full ownership of the Genesee & Wyoming Australia business. This announcement on August 6 follows an agreement for GWA’s parent company Genesee & Wyoming Inc to be acquired by Brookfield Infrastructure and GIC in a transaction which
HS2’s ‘Sugar Cube’ Design Given the Go-Ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 The London Borough of Camden has approved the design for HS2′s ‘sugar cube’ structure at Euston. The four-storey building will contain a substation and electrical equipment as well as a ventilation shaft for the London Underground. Contemporary and Functional Design Inspired by historic London Underground, the design is both contemporary and functional.
Droning on: Drones bring new dimension to rail photography Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 Words: Chris Milner, Photography: Geoff Griffiths The availability and affordability of a ‘drone’ for the average person has brought a new dimension to all types of photography. Until a few years ago the use of a drone was usually limited to military applications, but miniaturisation, coupled with portability, affordability and
Mediterranean Corridor signalling contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 SPAIN: Infrastructure manager ADIF has awarded a consortium of Thales and CAF Signalling a contract to design, supply and maintain signalling equipment for the La Encina – Xátiva – Valencia section of the Mediterranean Corridor. The scope includes the provision of ETCS levels 1 and 2, with interlockings and train detection,
Loram to acquire Aurizon’s rail grinding business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Loram Maintenance of Way has agreed to purchase Aurizon’s rail grinding business, along with its contracts to serve four customers. ‘Loram recognises substantial opportunities in the Australian rail market’, explained Stephen Mannix, Managing Director of local subsidiary Loram Pty Ltd, when the agreement was announced on August 12. ‘This acquisition
13 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 Union calls for action after Caledonian Sleeper overran at Edinburgh THE TSSA union is calling for ‘speedy action’ following the overrun of a Caledonian Sleeper train at Edinburgh almost two weeks ago. The train ran 650m past its intended stopping point before it could be brought to a stand, on 1
Keolis Opens New Section of Songjiang Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 French public transport operator Keolis opened a new stretch of the Songjiang light rail network on 10 August. The total tram network, consisting of two lines, now measures 27km, with 40 stations. The first 13.9km of the network opened in December 2018. This tram network in the suburban Songjiang district of
Sunbury line upgrade package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The Victoria state government has approved the first package of civil works to upgrade the 39·5 km Sunbury suburban line, which forms the electrified suburban section of the Melbourne – Bendigo main line. The upgrading will pave the way for enhanced services following completion of the Metro Tunnel project in 2025.
Côte d’Ivoire – Burkina Faso railway upgrade agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 AFRICA: A bilateral agreement for the modernisation of the Abidjan – Ouagadougou – Kaya route and the construction of an extension to manganese deposits at Tambao near the borders of Niger and Mali was signed by the presents of Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso at the Eight Summit Conference of
Industry Insider Week 32 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 32 for 05–09 August 2019: Rolling Stock Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples The City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, has awarded the Spanish company
Slovenian signalling contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20190 SLOVENIA: The Ministry of Infrastructure has awarded a consortium of CAF Signalling and local company ISKRA a contract to design, supply install and commission electronic interlockings and other signalling equipment to replace relay-based systems on the 117 km route between Zidani Most and Sentilj. The project aims to improve safety and increase
nVent SCHROFF: Modernizing Aging Equipment for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 Modernizing aging equipment for rolling stock presents unique challenges such as installing more electronics in on-board locations where space is at a premium. Installing a greater number of IIoT devices and interconnected electronic systems on board is a balancing act to maximize space while creating rider and operator friendly interiors. This eBook will
CAF Group Consortium Wins Jerusalem Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 CAF Group, in a consortium with Saphir, has won the Jerusalem tram project. Jerusalem Light Rail Contract The Jerusalem tram project involves building 27km of new tram lines, 53 stations and a number of depots. The 27km break down as follows: a 6.8km extension to the existing Red Line, which is currently
Levenmouth reopening moves forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 UK: The Scottish Government has given the go-ahead for detailed design work to support the proposed reopening of the 6·5 km railway serving Levenmouth at an estimated cost of £70m, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure & Connectivity Michael Matheson confirmed on August 8. The rail link had been identified as one of
Sofia resignalling contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 BULGARIA: Infrastructure manager NRIC has awarded the ERTMS CA Voluyak DZZD consortium of local company AER and CAF Signalling a contract to modernise signalling and telecoms on the 12 km route from Sofia to Obelya and Voluyak. Announcing the contract win on August 1, CAF Signalling said this was a strategic
CAF Wins 120 Million Euro European Signalling Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 CAF has won signalling contracts worth more than 120 million euros (134.48 million USD) for Spain, Slovenia and Bulgaria. High-speed train in Spain © Kabelleger / David Gubler under licence CAF Signalling Contract Details for Spain The contract covers the supply of the safety installations for the Nudo de La Encina-Xátiva-Valencia section
Cairo Region to Get Bombardier INNOVIA Monorail 300 System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 The consortium comprising Bombardier Transportation, Orascom Construction and Arab Contractors has won the contract to supply and operate two monorail lines in Cairo and the surrounding region. Bombardier Transportation wins monorail contract in Egypt © Bombardier The consortium will design and build the two lines, and then operate and maintain them for
Cybersecurity firm raises seed funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 ISRAEL: Railway cybersecurity startup company Cervello has raised US$4·5m during a seed funding round. Investors include North First Ventures of Israel and Awz Ventures of Canada, along with Nissim Bar-El, the founder of technology security consultancy Comsec Group. ‘As operators further digitise their infrastructure, the railway industry is adopting an active
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling
Eight-Car Trains Introduced on Edinburgh – Glasgow Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: On the 29 July, ScotRail launched its first eight-car Class 385 trains on the main line between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built by Hitachi Rail, the EMUs will deliver faster journeys as well as more seating and improved amenities for passengers. ScotRail Class 385 trains © The ScotRail Alliance under license The
Legal row over track safety rule change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 BELGIUM: Infrastructure manager Infrabel said on July 30 that it had been forced to defend itself and changes in its maintenance policy in a case brought before the Brussels Francophone Business Court by freight operator Lineas. Services run by Lineas and other operators had been affected by an unexpected change
Robust cyber-security plans keep trains running on time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: As primary movers of people and goods, railways play a central role in the economic and social life of most countries, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Railways have also become an attractive target for potential cyber attacks, due in large
Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 30 for 22–26 July 2019: Current Westbahn KISS interior © Westbahn Rolling Stock Siemens, Bombardier and DB reach an agreement about the ICE 4 trains © www.siemens.com/press Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4
Government plans €86bn spend to renew German network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 GERMANY: A 54% increase in spending on infrastructure renewals will see €86bn invested in the national rail network over the next decade, Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer announced on July 26. Unveiling a 10-year plan for 2020-29 which he described as ‘the biggest railway modernisation programme’ in Germany's history, Scheuer said the
Inauguration for Alstom Citadis X05 Tram for Caen la Mer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Alstom’s latest Citadis X05 tram is now running on three new lines in Caen la Mer, in France’s Normandy region. Rendering of a Citadis X05 tram © Alstom Alstom Citadis X05 Features This 5-car tram measures 33 metres in length with six double doors on each side. The total capacity per tram is more
Eyre grain lines are not closed, insists GWA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Unequal treatment of road and rail was a major factor behind the decision to suspend services on the 1 067 mm gauge network in South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, according to operator Genesee & Wyoming Australia. The 700 km network was mothballed at the end of May after GWA’s only customer switched its
Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport has produced guidelines of how it expects Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services. Engineers help clear overgrown vegetation © Network Rail Lineside Vegetation Management Following the recommendations from an independent review chaired by John Varley, a non-executive director
Trans-Pennine ETCS procurement begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: Network Rail has begun the process of appointing a contractor to supply and maintain ETCS Level 2 for the line between Stalybridge near Manchester and Cottingley near Leeds as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade Programme. The selected contractor would be expected to maintain the ETCS equipment over its anticipated
New lines go ahead as FS infrastructure spending approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 ITALY: A €28bn package of funding for FS Group infrastructure spending was formally approved by the government’s Interministerial Committee for Economic Planning on July 24, the state railway group has confirmed. CIPE has also approved updates to the programme contracts between the Ministry of Infrastructure & Transport and the group’s two
‘Do not travel’ – UK heatwave sparks chaos on railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Record-breaking heatwave sparks chaos across UK railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Low-Emission Locomotives Enter Service on California Northern Railroad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) have announced that two new US EPA Tier 4 compliant low-emission locomotives are now in service with subsidiary company California Northern Railroad Company (CFNR), after successfully completing trials. Built by Knoxville Locomotive Works in Tennessee, the 2,400-horsepower diesel locomotives use selective catalytic reduction technology to meet
Minimum access rights include station platforms, court rules Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 AUSTRIA: The use of station platforms is included within the ‘minimum access package’ which EU Directive 2012/34 requires infrastructure managers to make available to all train operators, the European Court of Justice has ruled. This means that charges for the use of platforms must not exceed the cost that is directly
Government sets out strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 A strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside to “protect and enhance” the amount of plants, trees and wildlife alongside Britain’s rail lines has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Ministers expect Network Rail, the government-owned company responsible for managing rail infrastructure, to achieve no net loss of
Rail Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Zero-Emission Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: Rail Minister Andrew Jones has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to greener rail journeys. The pledge was made while visiting Steamology, a Hampshire-based company, which received £350,000 in government funding this year to invest in its ‘Water to Water’ (W2W) system. As a zero-emission compact steam generator that works using oxygen and
Register Now for the 3rd ASEAN Rail Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Malaysia: As the fastest-growing region in the global economy, Southeast Asia emerging economies have attracted worldwide attention. It is estimated that by 2020, ASEAN is expected to become the fifth-largest economy in the world. As one of the important countries in ASEAN, China has always maintained close cooperation and exchanges.
Electrification, batteries and hydrogen trains should replace DMUs, says study Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20190 GERMANY: Electrification, battery power and fuel cells are the most sensible options for replacing diesel multiple-units, according to an environmental and value-for-money study undertaken by the Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies. The Alternatives to DMUs in Rail Passenger Transport study was undertaken by VDE with funding from the Federal