Škoda Transtech Disagrees with Helsinki Tram Tender Exclusion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20260 Škoda Transtech has publicly disagreed with parts of a recent decision made by the Finnish Market Court to exclude the company from the tender for the supply of new trams for the capital city of Helsinki. According to the company; the ruling represents results of what they have deemed to be
Latest £150 Million Phase of Investment to Begin on Greater Manchester Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 A new 150 million GBP phase of renovations is set to begin on Greater Manchester’s tram network later this month as essential track replacement work aims to improve both network safety and resilience. As a result, no trams will run between Victoria and Rochdale town centre from Saturday 16 to Friday
Canada: First Construction Package Awarded for Hamilton Light Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20260 The Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada and Metrolinx have awarded the first major contract for the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project. The contract has been awarded to the Hamilton Transit Alliance, led by Aecon Infrastructure, with design support from Hatch, Egis and Systra. The selection follows a competitive
Kansas City’s KC Streetcar Extension to Open 18 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20260 Kansas City’s KC Streetcar network will extend to the riverfront from Monday, 18 May 2026, following a 62 million USD investment. The 0.7-mile extension connects the existing route to the Berkley Riverfront area. The new section begins at 3rd Street and Grand Boulevard in the River Market, crosses the Grand Boulevard
Austin Transit Partnership Appoints Contractor for Light Rail Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20260 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has selected Kiewit Austin Partnership (KAP) as the design and build contractor for the Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) that will support Austin’s planned light rail system. KAP is a joint venture between Kiewit Building Group Inc. and Austin Commercial. The appointment follows approval by the ATP
Germany: Stadler to Supply 14 TINA Trams to Görlitz & Zwickau Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20260 Stadler has been awarded a contract to provide 14 modern low-floor TINA trams to both the Görlitz transport authority (GVB) and Zwickau municipal transport authority (SVZ). The announcement marks a major milestone for the company, with TINA trams now set to operate in eight different European cities. Stadler will supply trams for
CAF to Manufacture and Deliver New Vehicles for Portland Streetcar System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20260 CAF USA has been selected to manufacture and deliver 15 new vehicles for use on the Portland Streetcar system. The new vehicles will utilise hybrid battery-electric equipment to serve a new, off-wire portion of the Portland Streetcar system as the NS Line expands to Montgomery Park in Northwest Portland. CAF USA will
New Birmingham Metro Extension Now Serving Millennium Point Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20260 Passenger tram services are now running to the Millennium Point stop, connecting more parts of Birmingham city centre to the West Midlands Metro network. New additions to the line, which form the first stage of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension project, include stops offering passengers access to destinations such as Moor
Alstom Delivers First Two Metropolis Trains for Santo Domingo Metro Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20260 Alstom has announced delivery of the first two of eight new trains to the Oficina para el Reordenamiento del Transporte (OPRET) for the Santo Domingo Metro Line 2 expansion project. The project, which will see an extension of the Santo Domingo Metro to Los Alcarrizos, will utilise eight three-car Metropolis trains
Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail Extension Opens Across Lake Washington Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20260 A new section of the Link light rail has opened to passengers, completing a connection across Lake Washington and extending rail services between Seattle and surrounding communities. The project, known as the Crosslake Connection, finalises the 2 Line and introduces light rail services across a floating bridge for the first time
KeolisAmey to Operate and Maintain Dublin’s Luas Light Rail System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20260 Keolis and Amey have officially been awarded the contract to both operate and maintain Dublin’s Luas light rail system. The move will see the companies partner with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the National Transport Authority (NTA) for seven years once the contract commences on 1 September 2026 – with an
Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Colas Rail UK’s Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme, which aims to deliver an 800-metre twin-track connection between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park. Full approval was granted by Coventry City Council in January, and will see Colas Rail
New Tram-Trains Enter Final Phase of Testing Before Welsh Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20260 A fleet of 36 new Class 398 Tram-Trains are currently undergoing their final testing phase before entering passenger service in Wales. The vehicles, which are set to revolutionise transport in South Wales, are set to begin operating on a number of the Core Valleys Lines this coming Spring. The new tram-trains will
CAF to Manufacture Nine Extra-Long Trams for Operaton in Vitoria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20260 CAF has announced the successful conclusion of a contract to manufacture nine extra-long tram units for the Zabalgana line in Vitoria. Representing an investment of almost 49 million EUR; the units are scheduled for delivery between 2028 and 2029. The new trams will measure in at 44 metres in length © CAF Each unit
Stadler’s TINA Tram Modifications Reduce Vibrations in Darmstadt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20260 Stadler has released results from recent technical modifications and measurement runs on the TINA tram in Darmstadt, demonstrating that changes to the vehicle’s running gear have led to a measurable reduction in vibrations during operation. At the measurement point that previously recorded the highest values, the assessed vibration level was reduced
ATP Completes Federal Environmental Review for Austin Light Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has completed the federal environmental review for Austin Light Rail Phase I, marking the conclusion of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and clearing a required step toward securing federal funding and moving into construction. The project formally entered the NEPA process in January 2024. The
UK: Coventry to Trial Very Light Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 Coventry City Council has approved a new demonstrator line for Coventry University’s Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) network in a bid to showcase the potential benefits of the technology. An initial 800-metre-long section is set to run from Coventry Railway Station to Coventry University’s Technology Park, with a new service area
Hitachi Rail to Supply Ticketing System for Île-de-France Mobilités’ Cable 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 9, 20260 Hitachi Rail is set to provide the entire ticketing system for Île-de-France Mobilités’ new Cable 1 light rail line, the first urban cable car in its system. The company will work with EASIER to provide the overall system, with the latter set to supply around 60 access gates spread across the
KC Streetcar Reaches Riverfront for First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20250 Last week, Kansas City welcomed the first-ever streetcar to arrive at its Riverfront area. The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension allowed the streetcar to roll onto newly constructed tracks leading from the River Market to the Riverfront, stopping at the newly built Riverfront Streetcar Stop last Wednesday 17 December. The streetcar reached the
Seattle: Sound Transit Opens Light Rail Extension to Federal Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Sound Transit has begun operating its light rail extension to Federal Way, adding new transport options for South King County and the wider South Sound region. The 1 Line now stretches nearly eight miles further south, following the opening of three new stations at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal
Seattle: Sound Transit Opens Light Rail Extension to Federal Way Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Sound Transit has begun operating its light rail extension to Federal Way, adding new transport options for South King County and the wider South Sound region. The 1 Line now stretches nearly eight miles further south, following the opening of three new stations at Kent Des Moines, Star Lake and Federal
Škoda Group Presents First Modernised M31 Tram in Gothenburg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 The Škoda Group has presented its very first fully modernised M31 tram for Västtrafik in Gothenburg. The vehicles have completed all required certification and operating tests and undergone their first passenger services in a new milestone of an ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The contract tasks Škoda with the modernisation of 79 M31
TfGM Exploring Plans to Bring Trams to Stockport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced prospective plans to turn an underused rail line running through Denton into a new extension that would bring trams to Stockport. Now actively under consideration; plans include a ‘core’ extension from the existing Metrolink stop at East Didsbury to Stockport town centre, as well
Planning Begins for Vantaa Light Rail’s Terminal Stop at Helsinki Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20250 Work is underway to assess where the Vantaa Light Rail line could end within the core area of Helsinki Airport, following approval of the project’s updated plan by Vantaa City Council on 17 November. The Vantaa light rail alliance will now collaborate with Finavia to determine the most practical location for
DDOT to End DC Streetcar Service in 2026 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20250 The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has announced that the DC Streetcar service will end on 31 March 2026, ceasing operation entirely. Regular users of the service have been advised to plan and explore alternative travel options, such as WMATA’s D20 bus. Service will end in March 2026 © DC Streetcar In order to
Rowe Hankins Strengthens Commitment to Light Rail Innovation at the Focus on Light Rail Event 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20250 Rowe Hankins is proud to sponsor Focus on Light Rail 2025, hosted by Rail Forum in Leeds on 5th of November 2025. As a long-established specialist in rail safety and sensing technologies, the company will join key industry figures to discuss innovation, collaboration, and the future of light rail. Focus on
Škoda Submits Formal Complaint Regarding Helsinki Tender Selection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20250 Škoda Transtech has submitted a formal complaint to the Finnish Market Court after a procurement decision was made by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd. (Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy) to exclude the company from a Helsinki Metropolitan Area tram tender. The company has stated that it feels the decision was both discriminatory and
Škoda Submits Formal Complaint Regarding Helsinki Tender Selection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20250 Škoda Transtech has submitted a formal complaint to the Finnish Market Court after a procurement decision was made by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd. (Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy) to exclude the company from a Helsinki Metropolitan Area tram tender. The company has stated that it feels the decision was both discriminatory and
Škoda Submits Formal Complaint Regarding Helsinki Tender Selection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20250 Škoda Transtech has submitted a formal complaint to the Finnish Market Court after a procurement decision was made by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd. (Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy) to exclude the company from a Helsinki Metropolitan Area tram tender. The company has stated that it feels the decision was both discriminatory and
Škoda Submits Formal Complaint Regarding Helsinki Tender Selection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20250 Škoda Transtech has submitted a formal complaint to the Finnish Market Court after a procurement decision was made by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd. (Pääkaupunkiseudun Kaupunkiliikenne Oy) to exclude the company from a Helsinki Metropolitan Area tram tender. The company has stated that it feels the decision was both discriminatory and
AUS: Alstom Celebrates Opening of Maidstone Tram Depot & Arrival of New Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20250 Alstom has marked a major milestone for Melbourne’s tram network with the opening of its new Maidstone tram depot, as well as the arrival of the first set of G Class Trams manufactured at the company’s Dandenong site. The new vehicles will join the city’s existing fleet – 75% of which
Škoda ForCity Plus 52T Trams Pass Type Approval and Homologation Process Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20250 Škoda’s new ForCity Plus 52T trams designed for Prague have officially passed both the type approval and homologation process. The new trams, the latest generation of fully-low floor trams from the manufacturer, have passed all technical tests and covered the requisite 20,000 kilometres both with and without passengers. The new trams have
CAF Celebrates Rollout of 1,000th Urbos Tram Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20250 CAF has announced the production and subsequent rollout of its 1,000th Urbos tram. The tram, which was introduced in 2006, has been deployed in 38 cities across 19 countries since it first entered operation on Seville’s MetroCentro line in 2010, including Belgrade, Malaga, Sydney, Amsterdam, Granada, Kansas and Budapest. The first Urbos
Germany: Stadler to Test TINA Tram in Darmstadt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 26, 20250 Stadler has announced a series of test runs of its TINA tram are set to take place in Darmstadt, Germany next week. The tram will run during the night from Monday to Tuesday (29–30 September) and during the day on Wednesday (01 October), and has been equipped with various damping components
LA Metro’s A Line Extension to Pomona Now Operational Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20250 LA Metro has officially opened the A Line Extension, a 9.1-mile light rail section connecting Glendora to Pomona. The extension adds four new stations—Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona North—improving transit access for communities across the San Gabriel Valley. The project aims to strengthen connectivity between residential neighbourhoods, educational institutions,
Pandrol Celebrates 18 Years Of Collaboration With Madrid Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20250 Pandrol is celebrating 18 years of collaboration with Metro Ligero Oeste, the light railway system in Madrid that serves the western suburbs of the city. Line ML-3, which opened in summer 2007, connects Colonia Jardín and Puerta de Boadilla,. The line spans 13.7 kilometres and features 15 stations, two of which are underground. Integrated within line ML-3 are our Q
Netherlands: First Stadler TINA Tram Unveiled in The Hague Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20250 Stadler and HTM have presented the first TINA tram for the Netherlands at a ceremony in The Hague. The order for 62 trams marks Stadler’s first contract in the Dutch tram market. The new vehicles are 36.5 metres long, with space for 237 passengers. Their design incorporates a fully integrated low-floor
NJ TRANSIT to Take Over Operation of River LINE from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 4, 20250 NJ TRANSIT is assuming direct responsibility for operating and maintaining the River LINE light rail system, taking over duties currently handled by Alstom. The transition began on 3 September and is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Alstom has been responsible for operating and maintaining the 34-mile line
Edinburgh Council Invites Public Opinion on Tram Extensions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 A new public consultation has begun on the future development of Edinburgh’s tram network. The consultation invites the public to submit views on proposed new tram routes from Granton in the north of the city to the Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in the south and will inform the
Embedding the Future: How Vector is Transforming Light Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 As light rail plays a growing role in sustainable cities, Innovation Director Dr Adam Nevin explains how Trelleborg Polyurethane Products’ Vector system is helping to solve the challenges of vibration, noise and stray currents. Light rail is a key aspect of green mobility within metropolitan areas. Providing a low-carbon alternative to
Germany: New Škoda ForCity Plus 47T Trams Begin Operation in Cottbus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20250 A fleet of new low-floor Škoda ForCity Plus 47T trams have now entered operation in Cottbus, Germany. The vehicles, which were manufactured by Škoda Group, have been decked in colours of local transport company Cottbusverkehr GmbH, and officially began services following a launch ceremony at the Thiemstraße tram terminus on Friday
First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives for Edmonton’s Valley Line West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20250 The first Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) for Edmonton’s Valley Line West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project has arrived in the city, marking a key step in the expansion of the local transit network. The vehicle was manufactured by Hyundai Rotem Company in Changwon, South Korea. Shipped in two sections, it was
Three Firms Shortlisted for Austin Light Rail Design and Construction Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has announced the three firms shortlisted to proceed to the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage for the next phase of the Austin Light Rail project. The firms were selected following a structured Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. They will now be invited to submit detailed proposals covering
Interborough Express Brooklyn–Queens Rail Link Moves Into Design Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the Interborough Express (IBX) rail link has moved from planning to active development, with design and engineering work now underway. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board has approved a joint venture between Jacobs and HDR to lead the next phase of the project. Rendering
Sound Transit Advances Opening of Federal Way Link Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 The Sound Transit Board has approved plans to advance the opening of the Federal Way Link Extension in the Seattle metropolitan area, aiming to begin passenger service as early as winter 2025. The extension will add approximately eight miles of light rail service south from Angle Lake to Federal Way, including three
Stadler to Supply 132 High-Floor Light Rail Vehicles for Cologne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20250 Stadler has been commissioned to deliver 132 high-floor light rail vehicles for Cologne’s transport operator, Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe (KVB). The order, which is worth just under 700 million EUR, will see the first ten of the new vehicles delivered in 2029 for pre-series operation, as well as continued maintenance and spare part
UK: Hitachi Rail Signs 15-Year Supertram Renewal Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 Hitachi Rail has signed a new 15-year Technology Partner Framework Agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The Agreement, which establishes Hitachi Rail as SYMCA’s long-term strategic technology partner for its Supertram network, will see Hitachi Rail support the renewal of integral Supertram systems, providing a number of digital
France: CAF Secures Order of 38 Urbos Trams for SMMAG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20250 CAF has been awarded a new contract for the supply of 38 Urbos trams for the Grenoble Area Mobility Union (SMMAG). The contract includes the option to expand the initial order with up to nine additional trams. The contract includes an option to secure up to nine additional trams © CAF The units will
France: CAF Secures Order of 38 Urbos Trams for SMMAG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20250 CAF has been awarded a new contract for the supply of 38 Urbos trams for the Grenoble Area Mobility Union (SMMAG). The contract includes the option to expand the initial order with up to nine additional trams. The contract includes an option to secure up to nine additional trams © CAF The units will
Germany: Škoda Group to Supply 30 Trams for Mainz Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20250 The Škoda Group has received an order for up to 30 trams for the western German city of Mainz. The contract, which consists of an order for a base number of 22 trams with an option for 8 additional units, will be built on the ForCity platform and feature a bi-directional
New Trial to Offer Safety and Security Across Nottingham Tram Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20250 Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Express Transit (NET) have announced a joint partnership to bring a new, 12-month pilot safety scheme to public transport across Nottinghamshire. Operation Safenet will see the three parties come together to collaborate and share information in order to prevent crime,
Škoda Trams to Begin Public Operation in Frankfurt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 A set of Škoda Group trams have been officially authorised to begin operation in Frankfurt (Oder). Currently, eight of Škoda’s 46T trams are already situated within the city, with an additional two vehicles set to be delivered in the coming days and the final three now entering the final stages of
Coventry University Supports Next Stage of Very Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 Coventry University’s Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities is contributing to the development of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) system by helping to assess public responses to the new transport mode. The centre will gather and analyse feedback from passengers using the city’s CVLR demonstrator. The Coventry Very Light Rail initiative
ATP Releases Solicitation for Design and Construction of Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20250 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has released an official solicitation for the final design and construction contract in preparation for the breaking of ground on the Austin Light Rail Phase 1 alignment beginning in 2027. The selection process will see ATP choose a partner responsible for helping to both shape and build
Bee Network: TfGM Begins Next Phase of Metrolink Tram Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 Work will begin next week to upgrade a significant section of Greater Manchester’s Metrolink system, marking the next stage in a 147 million GBP investment programme aimed at maintaining and improving the city-region’s tram network. From Tuesday 3 June until Sunday 10 August, no trams will run through the Piccadilly Gardens
Alstom & ATM Group to Bid for Dublin Luas O&M Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 Alstom & ATM Group (Azienda Traspoti Milanesi) have announced a strategic partnership to bid for the upcoming renewal of the Luas operations and maintenance (O&M) contract in Dublin. The bid will be submitted in response to the tender process currently handled by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Dublin Luas operates with 81 Alstom-built
Sound Transit Opens Light Rail Link Extension to Downtown Redmond Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20250 Sound Transit has officially opened the Downtown Redmond extension of its Link light rail system in Washington state. The 3.4-mile extension adds two new stations—Marymoor Village and Downtown Redmond—to the growing network. The project also includes a 1,400-space parking facility at Marymoor Village. This extension forms part of the agency’s 2 Line
First OC Streetcar Vehicle Unveiled in Santa Ana, California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has unveiled the first vehicle for the upcoming OC Streetcar system. This marks a major step in developing Orange County’s first modern electric streetcar, which will serve Santa Ana and Garden Grove in California. The vehicle was built by Siemens Mobility in Sacramento and is the
Sound Transit to Construct West Seattle Link Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 Sound Transit’s West Seattle Link Extension is officially moving forward, following final federal approval that allows the project to enter the design phase. The 4.1-mile extension will bring light rail service from SODO to the Alaska Junction in West Seattle, adding new stations in the Delridge, Avalon, and Alaska Junction areas.
TfGM Begins Procurement for New £1.6 Billion Metrolink Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink, the UK’s largest light rail network. The new contract is valued at up to 1.6 billion GBP and will run for up to 11 years. The current contract, held by KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM)
Norway: Stadler to Supply Signalling for Bergen Light Rail Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Stadler has been contracted to supply signalling technology for the expansion of the Bybanen light rail network in Bergen, Norway. The agreement was signed with Bybanen Utbygging, a state-owned development organisation under the Vestland County Council. Contract signing © Stadler The contract covers the design, delivery, and implementation of signalling systems for upcoming extensions
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
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
Maryland Purple Line Begins Dynamic Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has confirmed that dynamic testing is underway for the Purple Line’s light rail vehicles. Testing is taking place on a one-mile track next to the Operations and Maintenance Facility on Veterans Parkway in Glenridge. Purple Line LRV testing © Maryland Department of Transportation Eight vehicles currently on-site are taking
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
Stadler TRAMLINK Tram Presented in Potsdam Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20250 The first new TRAMLINK tram for Potsdam has been officially presented by ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam and Stadler Rail to representatives of the state capital. This vehicle is the first of 13 new trams that will contribute to expanding capacity in the city. The event marked a step toward integrating the vehicle
AECOM Appointed for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20250 AECOM has been selected as the lead designer for the final design phase of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project. The company will work under the San Fernando Transit Constructors (SFTC) joint venture team to advance Phase 2 of the project for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Hitachi Rail and EASIER to Deliver Ticket Solution for Metro in West Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20250 Hitachi Rail and EASIER have been selected to deliver a new ticketing solution for the first metro line in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The contract, which has been awarded by Colas Rail, will see the installation of Hitachi Rail’s TRANSCITYTM ticketing software, along with all associated ticket vending machines, ticket office machines
Support Revealed for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20250 Thousands of residents across West Yorkshire, along with business and education leaders, have expressed support for the proposed Mass Transit network for the region. The latest consultation report from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) reveals that more than two-thirds of respondents are in favour of the initial phase of the
Procurement Begins for Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Final Design and Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20250 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has commenced the procurement process for the final design and construction contract for Austin Light Rail Phase 1, with awards expected to begin next year. Austin Light Rail Phase 1 is set to enhance mobility across the city with an all-electric train service operating every 5-10 minutes
UK: Work Begins on West Midlands Metro Extension Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20250 Work has begun on the 295 million GBP West Midlands Metro extension as Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, puts the first spade to the ground. The extension aims to provide a substantial improvement to connections between the Black Country and the centre of Birmingham, and has been funded by the Government’s 1.05
Canada: Light Rail Line to Extend into Downtown Brampton and Mississauga Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20250 The Ontario government has confirmed plans to extend the Hazel McCallion light rail line into downtown Brampton and Mississauga, with a four-kilometre underground tunnel set to be built in Brampton. The tunnelled extension will connect Brampton Gateway Terminal to the city’s downtown core. This will improve connectivity by linking Brampton to
Stadler Wins Contract to Supply Light Rail Vehicles to Salt Lake City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20240 Stadler has won a contract to supply up to 80 new light rail vehicles for Salt Lake City. This deal is the first light rail vehicle order for Stadler from the United States. Signed with Utah Transit Authority (UTA) on 23 October 2024, the new vehicles will run on UTA’s TRAX service
LA Metro Gains Funding for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20240 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has received an 893 million USD grant from the US Department of Transportation to help fund the construction of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project. This 6.7-mile light rail line will connect to local and regional transit services, including
Siemens Mobility to Digitalise Europe’s Largest Light Rail Interlocking System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20240 Ruhrbahn GmbH has contracted Siemens Mobility to digitalise control and safety technology for the light rail systems in Essen and Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany. This project, valued at 180 million EUR, includes the modernisation of Europe’s largest light rail interlocking system at Essen Central Station, making it more reliable and
City of Calgary Revises Plan for Green Line LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20240 Calgary City Council has approved a revised plan for Phase 1 of its Green Line LRT project to address rising costs. This new plan reduces the length of the line from around 18 kilometres to 12 kilometres. Rather than serving 13 stations, it will now serve 7 stops between Lynnwood/Millican in the
Valley Metro Light Rail Extension Opens in Phoenix Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20240 Federal, state and local leaders recently gathered to celebrate the inauguration of the Northwest Phase II extension of light rail in Phoenix. The opening, which was attended by over 2,000 people, celebrates just one of a series of recent achievements for Valley Metro and the local community, including the fist elevated
New York’s Interborough Express Project Moves Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20240 Under Governor Kathy Hochul’s direction, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is set to initiate engineering work for the Interborough Express (IBX). This new light rail service in Brooklyn and Queens will use the existing freight rail line from Bay Ridge to Jackson Heights. This route will connect ethnically and socioeconomically
CAF to Supply New Tram Fleet for Rome Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 3, 20240 Public transport operator, ATAC S.p.A., has awarded CAF a framework contract for the supply of a new tram fleet in Rome. The contract, which is worth over 130 million EUR, will see CAF design and manufacture 40 trams for the capital city, as well as provide fleet spares and maintenance for
UK: Eversholt Rail Funds New Revolution Very Light Rail Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20230 Eversholt Rail has ordered three Revolution Very Light Rail (RVLR) vehicles from Transport Design International (TDI) to be used in passenger trials and service. The new lightweight passenger trains will be powered by battery-only propulsion and will use a new system of lineside fast charging for zero-emission operation. They are expected to
Coventry Very Light Rail Commences Track Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has commenced vehicle testing on a test track at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) in Dudley. This innovative track is thinner than that used in existing light rail systems and can be laid just 30cm deep into the road surface. This
First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives in Greater Copenhagen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20230 The first of 29 new trains for Greater Copenhagen’s light rail project has been delivered to the Hovedstadens Control and Maintenance centre in Glostrup, Denmark. This delivery follows the train’s successful completion of a series of tests at Siemens’ factory in Germany. It is the first of 29 trains manufactured by Siemens
West Midlands Metro Extension to Start Service in Wolverhampton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20230 Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced that passenger tram services on the new West Midlands Metro extension in Wolverhampton will commence on Sunday 17 September. This 50 million GBP extension project has added two new tram stops at Pipers Row and Wolverhampton Railway Station to improve intermodal transport connections in
ZÖLLNER Takes Part in the Light Rail Revolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20230 Making the future safer! Safety technology for light and urban rail! Last week, ZÖLLNER took part in the UK’s largest light and urban rail conference, the UK Light Rail. We are so pleased with the large turnout, the terrific organization and the all-around experience. ZÖLLNER attends the UK’s largest Light Rail Conference ©
US: Plan Approved for Phase 1 of Austin Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), Austin City Council and the CapMetro Board of Directors have approved the first phase of the Austin Light Rail project running from 38th Street to Oltorf to Yellow Jacket. This route was initially one of five options revealed in March and was selected after planning data
DB ESG to Deliver Tram Safety Improvement Programme in Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20230 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has appointed DB ESG to deliver the tram safety improvement programme for its Metrolink service. Following the tragic event at Sandilands in Croydon where a tram overturned in 2016, the UK’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has recommended that light rail networks actively work to prevent
LA’s Regional Connector Light Rail Line to Open 16 June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20230 LA Metro has announced that the Regional Connector light rail transit project will officially open to the public on 16 June. The new 1.9-mile line will allow light rail trains to travel between the L line (Gold) in Little Tokyo to the A (Blue) and E (Expo) lines at the 7th
Coventry Very Light Rail Test Track Installed at Whitley Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20230 Coventry Very Light Rail has completed construction on a test site for its new track at Coventry City Council’s Whitley Depot. The Coventry Very Light Rail project will operate battery-powered vehicles on a new type of track that can be laid just 30 centimetres deep into the surface of the road. This
UK: WMCA Funds Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20230 The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has confirmed the first instalment of an expected 72 million GBP investment in Coventry’s Very Light Rail (VLR) technology. The Coventry Very Light Rail system has been designed to be quicker and cheaper to build than traditional tram and rail systems. It uses lightweight, battery-powered
New York Governor Announces Interborough Express Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York’s Interborough Express service will be constructed as a light rail line following a recent Planning and Environmental Linkages study. The Interborough Express project was initially announced in 2022 to connect communities in Brooklyn and Queens to 17 subway lines and the Long Island
Massachusetts’ Green Line Medford Branch Extension Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20220 The Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension has entered service, enabling passengers to travel directly from Medford and Somerville to downtown Boston, the Longwood Medical Area and beyond via light rail. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito were today joined by federal, state, MassDOT, MBTA, and local
Los Angeles Metro Approves Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20220 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board has approved the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2 Project, which will extend the Metro L light rail line from East Los Angeles to Whittier. The chosen route will extend the Metro L Line further east from
US: Groundbreaking Celebrated for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20220 Advanced utility work has begun on the first segment of the East San Fernando Valley light rail project in Los Angeles County, California. This will be the first rail line built in the valley since the Metro Red Line subway was extended to North Hollywood in 2000. Aerial rendering of the rail
Jewers Open the Doors to the Qatar 2022 World Cup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20220 Jewers Doors’ local reseller, Rumaillah Warehouse Equipment WLL, has recently completed the installation of thirty sets of Swift-SEW automatic bi-folding doors for the new Lusail Light Rail Transit (LRT) depot complex in Qatar. Lusail LRT began construction in 2018 as part of an urban development project north of Doha, the capital
Rail is Old-Fashioned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: In shop talk we often say that the basic components of railways are still the same as they were in its pioneering days
Additional CAF Units Ordered for Bonn and Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 CAF is to supply more light rail vehicles (LRVs) and trams to the cities of Bonn and Budapest respectively after the cities’ transport operators both took up options for additional units. The new orders have a combined value of over 75 million EUR (78.59m USD). CAF’s light rail vehicles will operate in
Calgary Receives Mock-Up of New Green Line LRV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20220 The City of Calgary has unveiled a mock-up of the new low-floor light rail vehicle (LRV) that will operate on its Green Line. The model was built by CAF, who has been contracted to supply a fleet of 28 Urbos 100 LRVs to operate on Calgary’s Green Line in Alberta, Canada. It
Everything’s Not Lost If You Have Built the Wrong Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: Countries like Japan and Switzerland have long shown that you can develop your existing infrastructure into something more suitable. RM Transit‘s video points
Hitachi Rail to Supply Ontario Line Trains and Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail’s Connect 6ix consortium to deliver the new Ontario Line rolling stock, systems, operations and maintenance (RSSOM) package. Under the 9 billion CAD contract, the consortium will design and build the trains and install and integrate tracks and systems along the
Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the extension of the Metro do Porto yellow line in Porto, Portugal. Alstom will develop and equip the new line with signalling and interlocking technology, which will enable real-time monitoring of the light rail vehicles. The engineering,