French Government Funds NS2F Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 The France 2030 Committee has awarded 7,163,753 EUR in funding to the Thales-led Nouvelle Signalisation Ferroviaire Frugale (NS2F) consortium, which is developing an efficient and low-cost digital rail signalling and network operation system. Thales has teamed up with GeoSAT, Setec Ferroviaire, CLEARSY and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional council to form NS2F. The
Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 Improving Railroad Crossing Safety Rail Safety Week: September 19-25th 2022 – North America Over 200 Americans, 20 Canadians and 200 Europeans die each year in railroad crossing accidents. As consequences for accidents involving trains and cars or pedestrians are rarely minor, one of the clear focus points for Rail Safety Week is preventing these accidents
British Steel to Exhibit Premium Rail Offering at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 British Steel to Exhibit Premium Rail Offering at InnoTrans 2022 British Steel will be promoting its smart rail products for sustainable track systems at InnoTrans 2022 from 20-23 September at Messe Berlin. After what has been a very challenging period for the exhibition industry and 4 years without its flagship exhibitions, InnoTrans
US: Brightline Receives Grant to RAISE Safety Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20220 Brightline, in collaboration with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), has been awarded a 25 million USD (24.55m EUR) grant from the US Department of Transportation (DoT). This will be used to enhance safety along the Florida East Coast Railway/Brightline corridor, which covers the Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie,
World’s First Fully Automated Heavy-Haul Rail System Sees 10% Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The world’s first fully automated heavy-haul rail system, AutoHaul™, in Australia has been expanded by 166km to connect the Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri iron ore mine to the existing network. The AutoHaul™ network has gone from 1,700km to 1,866km as part of the greenfield mine development in Western Australia. The AutoHaul™ network
Rail restrictions remain in wake of heatwave Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20220 Trains are still affected today by the extremely hot weather over the past two days. Both the West and East Coast Main Lines were damaged by the heat, partly because a fire alongside the ECML at Sandy in Bedfordshire spread on to the line, burning out signalling cables and equipment.
Alstom Invests in Poland with Recruitment of 150 New IT Professionals Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 150 new software developers, testers and other IT professionals for its Digital Products Engineering Centre of Competence in Katowice, Poland. Here the team develop advanced rail solutions in cooperation with Alstom’s other Engineering Centres of Competence in Italy, Sweden and Belgium. Alstom is currently actively seeking 150 new software
Railway braces for hot days ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 The hottest day during the current heatwave is expected to be Tuesday, when temperatures in south east England could go above 35C. The present warmth has already triggered warnings about the railway. Yesterday afternoon, West Midlands Trains said: ‘Due to a speed restriction because of high track temperatures between Rugby and Milton
Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Cut Through the Noise: Find the Best Fit for Your Industrial Wireless Needs Wireless technologies have evolved significantly over the years. Wireless solutions used to be limited to sensing less-than-critical applications and connecting user devices. Nowadays, wireless technologies are able to support bandwidth-intensive worker productivity applications, reliable mobility for critical assets,
FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Plans to build cutting-edge grade crossing test bed at Pueblo, CO transportation technology site Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the rail safety organization Operation Lifesaver, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. announced on June 10
Germany: DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German federal government have shared their new high-performance network plans and are inviting the rail industry to join them in developing this project. The goal is to improve rail reliability and capacity across Germany. DB and Federal Government Announce New High-Performance Network Plans The idea was first discussed
Improving Level Crossing Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20220 Improving Level Crossing Safety Thursday 9th June 2022 – International Level Crossing Awareness Day “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door” is a phrase attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson in the late nineteenth century. The phrase, in fact, is a misquote. But it represents a valid
Germany: DB Inaugurates Ruhr-Sieg Line Digital Interlocking Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Modernisation of signalling and interlocking technology on Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) Ruhr-Sieg line between Letmathe and Kreuztal has been completed in just 18 months. Finnentrop modernisation infographic © Siemens Mobility The inauguration of this technology marks the first commissioning of a rail modernisation project in the federal government’s fast-track programme set aside – a
British Steel Extends Network Rail Supply Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 British Steel Extends Network Rail Supply Contract British Steel has been awarded another major rail contract extension by Network Rail. The 2-year agreement sees British Steel retain its position as principal supplier to the company which operates and maintains Britain’s rail infrastructure. Among the rails British Steel will be supplying to Network
Major landmark reached in ETCS testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Network Rail’s Rail Innovation and Development Centre at Melton Mowbray has carried out its first tests of a train retrofitted with the digital European Train Control System, in preparation for the eventual installation of ETCS on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line. The train was a Class
UK: Spring Weather Helps with Inverness Airport Station Development Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Development of the new Inverness Airport station is progressing successfully, Network Rail has reported. The two-platform station on the Aberdeen-Inverness line will improve travel links to Inverness Airport Business Park and the new town of Tornagrain. Inverness Airport station April 22 Work began on the new station last October, in a project valued
RAIB ends inquiry into overspeeding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has ended its inquiry into three cases of train drivers apparently ignoring Blanket Emergency Speed Restrictions which had been imposed in north west England and Scotland because of stormy weather on 21 February. Although the trains had been driven too fast for the conditions, there were
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
UK: Network Rail Works with Alstom on Portsmouth Direct Upgrade Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20220 Network Rail has awarded Alstom a 49 million GBP (58.98m euros | 64.23 USD) signalling, infrastructure and control technology contract as part of its Portsmouth Direct upgrade project. This project forms part of the Major Signalling Framework Agreement (MSFA) for the Southern Region that Alstom won in 2020. The London Waterloo to
UK: Network Rail Chooses Alstom for Major Cambridge Re-Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a 130 million GBP ( 155.83m euros | 176.56m USD) contract as part of Network Rail’s Cambridge re-signalling project. Major rail contract for Cambridge re-signalling awarded to Alstom © Network Rail This is the largest single contract to be awarded by Network Rail under the Major Signalling Framework Agreement
Striking rail cleaners protest outside Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Train and station cleaners employed by contractors Churchill on Govia Thameslink Railway, Southeastern, Eurostar and HS1 are staging a 24-hour strike today in a dispute over pay. They will also be demonstrating by holding a rally opposite New Palace Yard in Westminster at 10.45. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said:
Australia: ARTC Appoints Preferred Contractor for Inland Rail sections of Rail Corridor Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20210 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has chosen Martinus as the preferred contractor for delivery of the Inland Rail sections of its Rail Corridor Programme. The Australian-based company will be in charge of laying ballast, sleepers and track for roughly 570 kilometres of railway between Narromine and Moree in New South
Car struck in Essex crossing collision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20210 A CAR driver escaped unhurt when her vehicle was struck by a train, after she had become stranded on a level crossing in Essex this morning. The crossing, on the Clacton line, is used by more than 100 trains a day. Incident Commander Dave Bond of Essex County Fire and Rescue
Safety course launched as level crossing misuse continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20210 Safety course launched as level crossing misuse continues Network Rail has launched a free rail safety programme for children, just as new footage has shown people taking risks with their lives on a level crossing in Nottinghamshire. The latest images released by Network Rail show young girls doing handstands on the
Dartmoor Line Passenger Services Resume After 50-Year Hiatus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20210 Regular train services resumed on the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton this past weekend after a 50-year hiatus. The first train arrived in Okehampton from Exeter St David’s at 7.10am on 20 November and GWR will now operate a daily two-hourly service between the two – via Crediton. Regular passenger services
Double Tracks to Enable Half-Hourly Services between Biel and Basel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20210 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has applied for a building permit to expand the railway line between Grellingen and Duggingen to double tracks. The graphic shows the section of the route on which the railway line is to be expanded to consist of two lanes This project is part of the federal
Germany: Route Severely Damaged by Floods Reopens Today Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20210 In order to fix the route between Remagen and Ahrweiler, Deutsche Bahn had to lay 4,200 tons of gravel and 7,800 tons of ballast. Five kilometres of cables, one kilometre of track, 1,500 new sleepers and two new railway crossings needed to be replaced. Currently trains are only running on
Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision ScotRail is planning to replace striking rail staff with managers and supervisors during COP26 if tonight's 17.00 deadline passes without a last-minute agreement with the RMT over a pay offer. It is reported that the government is not optimistic that there will be a settlement
Network Rail Installs First Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Footbridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 A footbridge made from super-strong fibre-reinforced plastic has been installed in Bicester to replace the Jarvis Lane footpath level crossing. This is part of Network Rail’s plans to eliminate safety risks by – where possible – removing level crossings. The new footbridge over the railway at Jarvis Lane in Bicester © Network Rail The
Alstom Hands Over Turkey’s First ETCS Levels 1 and 2 Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) has received the first of 26 Alstom locomotives equipped with the European Train Control System (ETCS) levels 1 and 2. Alstom hands over Turkey’s first locomotive equipped with ETCS level 1 & 2 for the Eskişehir-Kütahya-Alayunt-Balıkesir railway line © Alstom This is part of Alstom’s contract with TCDD
Network Rail to Trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 Network Rail has contracted a consortium led by Thales Ground Transportation Systems to develop and trial fibre-optic acoustic sensing (FOAS) technology. The purpose of FOAS is to improve safety and performance on the network. The FOAS technology will also be enriched with data fusion to further improve its ‘listening’ abilities. Network Rail
Wigan to Bolton Electrification Gets the Go-Ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20210 The British government has given the go-ahead for the electrification of almost 13 miles of track between Wigan and Bolton. 78 million GBP will be invested in the project, which will also include lengthening platforms. As a result, longer electric trains will be able to run on the line, increasing capacity
Trains return to tractor crash line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20210 TRAINS are running again between Ely and Peterborough after the collision between a train and a tractor at Kisby level crossing near March last week. Both the train and tractor driver received minor injuries, but Network Rail said ‘significant’ damage was caused to the railway when the train’s locomotive collided with
Two injuries and ‘significant’ damage in crossing crash Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20210 AN investigation has been launched into the collision between a tractor and a freight train at a user worked level crossing in East Anglia, and it is now known that both the train and tractor driver received minor injuries. Network Rail says 'significant' damage was also caused in the collision at
Crossing collision disrupts services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20210 A FREIGHT train has collided with a tractor on a level crossing in East Anglia. There are no reports of any injuries but the train has been partly derailed, and services between Ely and Peterborough have been disrupted. Network Rail's head of safety for Anglia, Richard Tew, said: 'At approximately 09.10 this
Florida: Brightline to Resume Service in November Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20210 Train operating company Brightline has announced that it will resume service in Florida in the first half of November 2021. These services will run between Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach. The announcement was made as part of a media update by the company’s president Patrick Goddard. Other announcements included
Metrolink Certifies Final EIR for Simi Valley Double Track Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 Southern California’s regional passenger rail service, Metrolink, has certified the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Simi Valley Double Track Project. The aim of the project is to raise capacity on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line as well as the existing Simi Valley Station. Simi Valley Station, Southern California The final environmental impact report
DB Takes Stock: “Destruction of Historic Proportions” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20210 Following the disastrous flooding in Germany, the state rail operator Deutsche Bahn has taken stock, saying the destruction was of ‘historic proportions’. The severe weather events caused widespread, severe flooding in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland Palatinate last week. Around 50 bridges, 40 signal boxes, 180 level crossings,
Alstom Commissions 9th Section of Egypt’s Beni Suef-Asyut Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20210 Alstom has put into service the 9th section – the Quseia section – of the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 signalling equipment, the Smartlock 400 GP electronic interlocking system. It has also installed a support system and SCADA, which oversees and controls
Plasser & Theurer Embraces Innovative 3D Simulation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20210 Plasser & Theurer Embraces Innovative 3D Simulation Tamping and ploughing go digital Aviation is not the only sector that uses modern simulation technology – the Austrian global market leader for track maintenance machines also uses it for seminars and training courses. The VR ballast regulating simulator represents a new generation of 3D
Rail Ground Investigation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 Established in 1999, Lankelma has grown to become a world leader in specialist Cone Penetration Test (CPT) site investigations. Their qualified, highly experienced field operatives and an extensive fleet of CPT equipment can be mobilised anywhere in the UK at short notice. With over 15 years of experience working in the
West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20210 The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The events will be the first enthusiast galas held at the West Somerset Railway in almost two years since the winter steam event in December 2019. Also see The first gala will
Network Rail appeal as girl caught on CCTV lying on railway tracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20210 Shocking footage showing a girl lying in the middle of a railway line where trains hurtle past at 85mph has been released as Network Rail appealed to children to keep away from the tracks. The teenager appears to be casually using her mobile phone while another girl stands next to
Network Rail Invites Private Sector to Invest £1 Billion in Telecoms Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20210 Network Rail has invited private sector companies to invest 1 billion GBP in telecommunications infrastructure to upgrade the country’s railway network. In return for the investment, the companies would be allowed to commercialise spare capacity. Network Rail is looking for investment from the private sector for its trackside fibre-optic cable network.
ZÖLLNER: We Design Your Track Safety Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 ZÖLLNER: We Design Your Track Safety Solutions As the leading producer of warning systems for track construction sites, ZÖLLNER has been securing a wide variety of work sites and personnel around the world for over 25 years. Our industry-leading technology has been used to protect both large teams working on complex track
Alstom Puts Samalut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line into Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20210 Alstom has put into service a further section, the Samalut section, of the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. The eighth section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line, the Samalut section, has seen the installation and commissioning of SIL 4 electronic interlocking technology along with a support system, SCADA and an 11kV
Network Rail Approves Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20210 Network Rail Approves Multi-Site Tier 1 and 2 Trials for Bender UK Rail Signalling Power Protection System Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s next generation RS4 Rail Signalling Power Protection system for Tier 1 and 2 live trial installations at multiple sites. The RS4 system has already received full Network Rail approval
Virtual exhibition to mark 50 years since Horncastle’s railway closed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20210 N5 Class steam engine No. 69253 ready to depart Horncastle for Woodhall Spa and Woodhall Junction. Photo: Wm. Woolhouse collection/LCLR Historic Vehicles Trust A virtual exhibition will mark 50 years since the last train rolled out of Horncastle in Lincolnshire. The final train to leave the town was a freight bound
Alstom Commissions Deirut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20210 Alstom has put the Deirut section of the Beni Suef-Asuyt railway line in Egypt into service. On this section, Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 electronic interlocking solution IXL SmartLock 400 GP as well as a support system and SCADA to supervise and control a number of subsystems. The
ORR proposes new guidance to reduce level crossing dangers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20210 SIMPLER guidance about level crossing safety is being unveiled by the Office of Rail and Road, to help the rail industry and highways authorities. There were more than 400 incidents at level crossings last year according to Network Rail, including two collisions between trains and pedestrians and six involving trains and
Bombardier to Provide ETCS Baseline 3 Upgrades for 73 Railpool TRAXX Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20200 Bombardier Transportation will upgrade 73 of its TRAXX locomotives, owned by Railpool, with ETCS Baseline 3. The TRAXX locomotives are of the type MS2 (multi-system AC and DC). The ETCS Baseline 3 standard will deliver the following benefits: increased safety resulting from an improved brake curve model and better information for drivers
‘Only luck’ prevented accidents at ‘poorly engineered’ level crossing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20200 Updated 11.45 A REPORT into two near-collisions at a level crossing in rural Norfolk has revealed that the track was contaminated with leaves, while the wheels of new trains on the route were only making contact in a ‘narrow band’ on the surface of the rail. Network Rail and Greater Anglia
Egypt: Alstom Fits SIL4 Electronic Interlocking System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20200 Alstom has installed, tested and put into commercial service its SIL4 electronic interlocking system on the Matai section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line. The Matai section is the sixth on the Beni Suet-Asyut line to get Alstom’s Smartlock 400 GP system, complete with new buildings, new power supply, new telecomms and
New Rail Infrastructure Funding for Victoria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20200 Australia’s federal budget includes more than half a billion AUD for rail infrastructure project in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The sum of 558 million AUD is broken down into three projects: 320 million AUD for the Shepparton Line Upgrade 208 million AUD for the Warrnambool Line Upgrade 30 million AUD for planning and developing
Warrnambool Line Upgrade Gets Underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20200 Victoria, Australia: construction have started on the major works package to upgrade the line between Warnambool and the Melbourne suburb of Newport. New underground cabling is being installed to support signalling upgrades along the line. A 2.2km crossing loop near Boorcan will also be built in the coming weeks. A site
Stonehaven train derailment: What do we know? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20200 The scene near Stonehaven. Photo: STV News An investigation has begun into the derailment of a passenger train near Stonehaven in which three people died and six others injured. The incident involved the 06.48 ScotRail service from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street, which about a mile from Carmont level crossing at
Network Rail ‘astonished’ by level crossing misuse in Kent Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20200 THE number of road users failing to obey the rules at a level crossing in Kent has ‘astonished’ Network Rail, with 13 drivers ignoring red lights and closing barriers in June and July alone. Network Rail said the misuse at East Farleigh had caused four incidents, although it gave no further
One for All: The Frauscher Wheel Sensor RSR110 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20200 Inductive wheel sensors are reliable, robust and flexible. These characteristics make them the ideal basis for existing and new applications in the railway industry. Martin Rosenberger, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Frauscher, presents a few examples. Inductive wheel sensors are now being used in many railway markets around the world as
Stark warning after surge in level crossings misuse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20200 Network Rail and British Transport Police have joined forces to express concern at the rise in people risking their lives at level crossings – after a surge in people not using them correctly. The trend includes on the Marlow branch line where 16 people have risked their life since March 23
Network Rail warns of increasing level crossing risks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20200 A WARNING has been sounded by Network Rail about the increased risks which level crossing users could be facing as lockdown restrictions are eased. The warning coincides with today’s International Level Crossings Awareness Day. Network Rail said the continuing call for people to avoid public transport if they can means more
Deutsche Bahn Installs 28,000 Sensors for Smart Points Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20200 Deutsche Bahn has connected the last of 28,000 points to sensors, turning them into smart points. The smart points record around the clock if they are working correctly or whether they are experiencing problems. This means upcoming problems can be detected and addressed before they even arise. Last year Deutsche Bahn
From the archive: SHADOWED BY THE STATE – from Ukraine with love? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20200 D1s, built by Ganz-Mávag in Hungary, date from 1960. Here, D1 No. 717-1 pulls away from Doslidna at 08.55 on May 12, 2017, forming train No. 6314 from Mykolaiv to Tymkove. Mark Darby takes a trip to the former Soviet country of Ukraine – an adventure which presented him with more
From Ukraine with love? Railway photographer shadowed by the state Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20200 D1s, built by Ganz-Mávag in Hungary, date from 1960. Here, D1 No. 717-1 pulls away from Doslidna at 08.55 on May 12, 2017, forming train No. 6314 from Mykolaiv to Tymkove. Mark Darby takes a trip to the former Soviet country of Ukraine – an adventure which presented him with more
Contracts Awarded for Major Metronet Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20200 “In times like these it's important we continue to progress the projects that will provide work for local businesses and keep workers in their jobs. This will ultimately support the State's wider economy. “This year alone we have six METRONET projects underway, creating thousands of local jobs and creating opportunities for
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20200 An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20200 By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Frauscher: Maintaining The Past, Creating The Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20200 “It’s our pleasure to have been part of this project. The experts working on this line are all volunteers, which means they love what they do – just as much as we do. The Schweizer Flex System uses our Wheel Sensor RSR123 to provide reliable train detection for the level
Harsco Rail Signs Three-Year Mobile Maintenance Train Service Contract with Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20200 About Harsco Rail Harsco Rail, a worldwide operating segment of Harsco Corporation, is a technological and innovative global supplier of railway track maintenance products and services. Harsco Rail provides expert engineering, vehicles and equipment, innovative technology, safety technology, dedicated parts and services, contracting services and quality maintenance from nine main locations
Unipart Rail Supports the Commissioning of Level Crossing Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20200 Following the Acquisition of Westocode in 2019, Unipart Rail in North America has been able to make solutions enjoyed by other partners globally available to the North American market. Leading Canadian construction company Graham has engaged Unipart Rail to support a level crossing upgrade project for the City of Edmonton, Alberta,
Storm Dennis disruption continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20200 DISRUPTION as a result of Storm Dennis is continuing in Wales, where some routes remain closed. Transport for Wales customer delivery director Bethan Jelfs said: ‘Whilst the situation on the rail network has improved in the past 24 hours, with lines reopening and others expected to reopen today, there continues to
Whisky Nine Six: LNER’s Highland Lifeline Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20200 As one of Britain’s longest distance trains prepares for the arrival of new rolling stock, Ben Jones takes a trip on LNER’s ‘Highland Chieftain’ to experience the changing atmosphere onboard as it speeds north. The Up ‘Highland Chieftain’ is seen shortly after passing Dalwhinnie on July 10. The usual stacks of
Schaltbau Invests in New Optical Measuring System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20200 Schaltbau Machine Electrics have recently invested in a new optical measuring system to improve productivity and quality, particularly for parts used in the latest C310 AC & bidirectional DC contactors. The Keyence system combines the speed and flexibility of a vision system with the accuracy of a double telecentric lens and
Mystery signalling faults are disrupting Greater Anglia services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20190 DISRUPTION of Greater Anglia services being worked by the new Stadler trains appears to be caused by signalling problems, but an investigation by Greater Anglia and Network Rail has so far failed to find the cause. Services on several rural and regional lines in East Anglia have been disrupted over the
Rare outing for Middleton’s tiny Hunslet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20190 FORMER brewery 4wD Courage (Hunslet 1786 of 1935) made a rare outing during the Middleton Railway’s Work’s Outing gala on September 14-15. The locomotive was operated on the rarely used Balm Road branch. Here, it leads a demonstration goods train over Moor Road level crossing on the first day
‘Forgotten Engines’ at Vale of Rheidol Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 THE Vale of Rheidol Railway (VoR) has tended not to hold major gala events, its last being a steam festival in September 2015, centred on two locos that had not steamed for many years.But when they happen, they are special! With all three of its classic 2-6-2Ts now in main line
Industry Insider Week 42 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20190 Stadler to Supply 34 Locomotives to Taiwan | Rolling Stock Stadler has won its first major rolling stock contract in the Pacific region, with the Taiwan Railways Authority ordering 34 locomotives. The contract for the diesel-electric locomotives is worth approximately 165 million euros. Read more | Stadler to Supply 34 Locomotives to Taiwan NAH.SH
Vienna-Bratislava Upgrade Works: 1st Overpass Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20190 The removal of level crossings improves safety along the line and also benefits the environment as there are no more idling car engines while barriers are down. Upcoming Construction Works To ensure that all existing railway crossings can remain open during the Vienna-Bratislava upgrade works, there will be detours and traffic restrictions.
The Policy Update North America Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20190 Canada, Vancouver In January 2019 the Canadian Transportation Agency opened an investigation into whether BNSF, CN and CP breached their level of obligations in the Vancouver, BC, area between October 2018 and January 2019. It has found that neither BNSF nor Canadian Pacific breached their level of obligations, but that Canadian
Schaltbau to Exhibit at the Rail Infrastructure Networking Event Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20190 About Schaltbau Schaltbau manufacture contactors, switches, connectors and train controls that are used in rail vehicles where electrical systems have to be connected, contacted and controlled reliably and repeatably in harsh operating conditions. Schaltbau products are used in many applications within the rail industry including traction and braking controls for all classes
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
From the archive: Last of the Giants – SNCF CC72000 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Late August saw the final regular workings of France’s most powerful diesel locomotives. Ben Jones looks back at their varied career. AFTER the devastation of the Second World War, the railways of France recovered quickly during the 1950s. Electrification was a priority, with most of the major routes
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
IRCON to undertake Sri Lanka railway upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 SRI LANKA: A US$91·3m contract for the modernisation of the 130 km Maho – Omanthai line was signed by the government and Indian Railways subsidiary IRCON International on July 18. The 36-month project will raise the line speed from 60 km/h to 120 km/h and eliminate 40 km/h speed restrictions, while reducing maintenance
World rail infrastructure market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20190 Australia: Laing O’Rourke, Jacobs and Metro Trains Melbourne have signed a A$89m contract to elevate the line at Toorak Road in Melbourne to eliminate a level crossing. e+ Architecture is to plan the refurbishment of Bendigo station in Victoria. Bangladesh: Pandrol is to provide Larsen & Toubro with VIPA DRS rail fastenings
18 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20190 Part of flood-damaged Welsh branch line reopens today TRAINS are running once again on the Conwy Valley line in north Wales. The branch from Llandudno Junction was closed on 16 March after serious floods caused by Storm Gareth had damaged more than 9km of the route, including Dolgarrog station, ten level
Atkins’ digitalisation programme bears fruit as interlocking goes live Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 UK: The first implementation of Atkins’ digital interlocking technology on a UK passenger-carrying line was commissioned on June 22-23. Atkins’ Strategic Rail Market Director Scott Kelley said the deployment was ‘a step change for the domestic signalling market’, with the project being ‘unique in that it involved new technologies, software systems
ROMITAMP – New Robel Tamping Machines for the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 Over the past 20 years the Robel ROMITAMP (formerly called the GWS 75) has proved to be an extremely effective and reliable machine in tackling localised track quality issues. The machine’s light weight and compact design allows for easy transport and delivery from a low loader, making it ideal for
Virgin Trains USA awards Phase 2 construction contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 USA: Virgin Trains USA announced the award of contracts for construction of the 270 km West Palm Beach – Orlando International Airport Phase 2 of its inter-city corridor on May 21, saying they represented a total private investment of $4bn. Passenger services on Virgin Trains USA’s existing Miami – West Palm Beach
Elevated section of Buenos Aires commuter line inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 ARGENTINA: President Mauricio Macri inaugurated a new viaduct on the Retiro – Tigre branch of the Mitre suburban railway serving Buenos Aires on May 10. The 3·9 km structure between Avenida Dorrego and Avenida Monroe eliminates eight level crossings. Two stations on the section have been rebuilt. Belgrano station reopened on May
Network Rail announces signalling and telecoms framework deals worth £750m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: Infrastructure manager Network Rail announced the award of six geographical Signalling & Telecoms framework contracts with an estimated total value of £750m on April 29. The S&T frameworks cover projects of varying value, including stand-alone level crossing works, major telecommunications works and related civil works, during regulatory Control Period 6
Coming up in the May 2019 issue of The RM: City of Wells sold to East Lancs after £320k fundraising success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 Brighton-built ‘West Country’ Light Pacific No. 34092 City of Wells can officially call the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) its permanent home after the Bury line successfully completed the locomotive’s purchase following an 18-month fundraising campaign. The 1949-built Bulleid 4-6-2 was first offered for sale in 2017 by its owners Richard Greenwood,
Yapı Merkezı enters signalling market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20190 TURKEY: Infrastructure manager TCDD has begun testing signalling equipment developed by Yapı Merkezı Idis, the industrial controls and communications subsidiary of construction group Yapı Merkezı. The company has installed an interlocking, fixed block signals and level crossing control units compatible with future deployment of ERTMS. The equipment was commissioned on April
Light monitoring pilot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20190 NORTH AMERICA: A Class 1 railway has ordered a pilot installation of TekTracking's Safety Light Monitor, which is designed to measure and verify the operation of signal, level crossing and other safety-critical lights. The wireless, self-powered and robust multi-sensor devices are designed to operate for more than 10 years without intervention. ‘With
Dedicated FAdC Training Facility Supports Local Railway Experts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 Frauscher India and RailTel Corporation joined hands to establish a training facility for users of the axle counter Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC. It is situated at RailTel’s office in Delhi. The facility was inaugurated in January 2019 by Mr N. Kashinath, Director General S&T (Signalling and Telecommunications). Mr Puneet Chawla,
Slovenian line reopens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 SLOVENIA: The 49 km Grosuplje – Kočevje line reopened to freight traffic on April 12, services having ceased in 2009. Work to eliminate 51 level crossings and install barriers and lights at 30 others is scheduled for completion in 2020, when passenger services withdrawn in 1967-70 are to be reintroduced. The
Sri Lanka opens first phase of China-financed Southern Railway line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 SRI LANKA: The 26·8 km Matara – Beliatta first phase of the Southern Railway project was officially opened by Minister of Transport & Civil Aviation Arjuna Ranatunga on April 8. The US$278m cost of Phase 1 was financed through a 20-year loan agreed by Export-Import Bank of China and the ministry in
Conwy Valley devastation as Storm Gareth wreaks havoc Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 TRAIN services on the 28-mile Conwy Valley line will remain suspended for several months after the line was substantially damaged by Storm Gareth on March 16. Detailed inspections of the branch line by Network Rail using a drone have revealed multiple embankment washouts, lineside equipment flooded, and track, embankments, bridges, level
Melbourne grade separation contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The Southern Program Alliance consortium of Acciona Geotech subsidiary Coleman Rail, Lendlease and WSP has been awarded a A$536m contract for grade separation works in southeast Melbourne. The contract announced on April 1 is an extension of a A$588m contract to remove level crossings which had been won by the
World rail infrastructure market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20190 Australia: The federal government has committed A$15m towards the construction of park-and-ride facilities at Mango Hill and Ferny Grove stations on the Brisbane suburban network. Brazil: Teltronic is to supply Tetra telecoms to Porto Alegre metro operator Trensurb. Colombia: Siemens has won a €42m contract to upgrade signalling on Line
Lithuania to reinstate rail link to Latvia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20190 LITHUANIA: Following a competitive tender, national railway Lietuvos Gelezinkeliai has awarded Skinest Rail subsidiary Vitras-S a contract worth €9·38m plus VAT to reinstate the line connecting Mažeikiai with Rengė in Latvia, which had been closed in controversial circumstances. The project includes the rebuilding or repair of 19 km of track, five