Québec City’s TramCité Project Contracts Siemens Mobility and AtkinsRéalis Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20260 Siemens Mobility and AtkinsRéalis have been selected by CDPQ Infra to advance the next phase of the TramCité light rail project in Québec City. The companies will work under a progressive design-build model as part of the planned 19-kilometre tramway, which will include 29 stations and a two-kilometre underground section. Construction
Maryland Purple Line Testing Reaches Bethesda Section Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20260 The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has begun live-wire testing of Purple Line light rail vehicles on the western section of the route between the Lyttonsville Operations and Maintenance Facility and Bethesda Station in Montgomery County. The testing marks the first time Purple Line vehicles have operated under live overhead power in
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
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
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
Toronto Transit Commission Retires Articulated Streetcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is retiring its articulated light rail vehicles on 2 September 2019. Following more than 30 years in service, the TTC will replace them with accessible, low-floor vehicles. To mark the occasion, the TTC has invited members of the media and public to participate in the
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
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
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
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
Steam lines face double threat in crackdown on coal-burning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 Heritage railways face worrying times over the possible crackdown on the use of coal as part of the carbon emission reduction plan. ‘WD’ 2-10-0 No. 90775 gets a Sheringham to Holt train underway past the golf course on July 7. Photo: Barry Martin. Britain’s heritage railways are fighting for their
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
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
‘Shredded Wheat’ Fowler moves to the ‘Middy’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 FOWLER 20337 of 1934, a 40hp-type 0-4-0DM, was delivered to the Mid Suffolk Light Railway (the ‘Middy’) in June following restoration, where it will be a resident. The fully restored Fowler 20337 in its original livery at the Davis Brothers’ works prior to delivery to the MSLR. The loco was originally
25 More Light Rail Vehicles for San Diego Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract for 25 S700 low-floor Light Rail Vehicles (LRV’s) from San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System (MTS). The first Siemans S70 from the 2011 order, departs the San Diego Train Station © Paul Sullivan under license Changing Standards The new vehicles, which will replace the existing Siemens Mobility
Sheffield City Region rail vision launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: An ‘ambitious’ Integrated Rail Plan for the Sheffield City Region was launched by Mayor Dan Jarvis on July 18. The plan was produced by the region’s local authorities supported by organisations including Transport for the North. The proposals include a Barnsley Dearne Valley station in Goldthorpe on the Northern Powerhouse
World rolling stock market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20190 Belarus: TMH’s Tver works is to supply BC with 14 Type 61-4447.02 platskartny cars, eight Type 61-440.00 sleeping cars and eight Type 61-445.03 sleeping cars with staff compartments. The order is being financed through BelVEBlizing. Europe: Traktionssysteme Austria is supplying traction motors for the 30 three-car M7 metro trains which CAF
CAF wins Docklands contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 20, 20190 TRANSPORT for London has awarded the contract to design and build a fleet of 43 trains for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Spanish firm CAF. The deal includes a support agreement to provide on-going technical support services and spares. How the new CAF-built Docklands Light Railway trains should look when introduced
Wales: 60 New Jobs as Part of 5 Billion Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 Transport for Wales says it is creating sixty new jobs as part of its 5 billion GBP (5.56 billion euros | 6.27 billion USD) investment programme. Transport for Wales wishes to upgrade the entire Wales and Borders network. A key area of the plans is the South Wales Metro. This
Harsco Rail Partners with Möser Maschinenbau to Launch UK-Based Grinding Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 There’s a new weapon in the UK rail industry’s armour to keep tracks in good condition and provide passengers with a smooth, reliable journey. Railway equipment manufacturer and track maintenance company Harsco Rail has entered into a partnership with railway equipment manufacturer Möser Maschinenbau, which includes the distribution of road/rail grinding
Network Rail Launches Track Worker Safety Task Force Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 Following the deaths of two track workers in Wales on 3 July, Network Rail has launched a new track worker safety task force. The new scheme will help improve the safety of employees that work on the railways. Network Rail is funding this initiative with 70 million GBP (78 million
Cleethorpes gala to host visiting locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway is to welcome two visiting locomotives when it hosts its Summer Steam & Beer Extravaganza event. The July 13-14 event will see two Exmoor-built locomotives visiting the railway for the first time – 0-4-0STT St Egwin from the Evesham Vale Light Railway and 0-6-0 Sandy
Industry Insider Week 27 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 27 for 01–05 July 2019: Siemens Mobility Avenio tram for Munich © www.siemens.com/press Infrastructure DART station on the Blue Line © Michael Barera under licence Dallas Light Rail Gets 60 Million Grant from FTA
Dallas Light Rail Gets 60 Million Grant from FTA for Platform Extensions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20190 United States: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will receive a grant of 60.76 million USD (53.67 million euros) from the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These funds will go towards lengthening the platforms of the Red and Blue Lines. This will allow DART to run three-car trains
Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 25 for 17–21 June 2019: Newag IMPULS for FSE © Edoardo Rizzo Rolling Stock ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award The Brandenburg Design Award
Rail, metro and tram spending in New South Wales budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Several rail projects have been allocated funding in the 2019-20 New South Wales budget, which was presented on June 18. The state government is providing A$812m as part of a A$1·8bn package over four years towards the New Intercity Fleet. The RailConnect consortium of Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and
London: CAF to Supply 43 Metro Trains for DLR metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 CAF has signed a contract with Transport for London (TfL) for the design and manufacture of 43 new driverless metro trains for the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). CAF to supply new metro trains for London – DLR Stratford International extension © Transport for London The Spanish rolling stock manufacturer will deliver 43
Industry Insider Week 24 – 7 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 24 for 10–14 June 2019: Bombardier MITRAC solution © Bombardier Transportation Policy ICE 4 train in Germany © Deutsche Bahn AG / Georg Wagner ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Following the
CAF wins order for new DLR trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 CAF has won a Transport for London contract to supply 43 trains for Docklands Light Railway. The contract will include a Fleet Support Agreement, which will guarantee technical support and spares. The new five-car trains are due to enter service in 2023, replacing the 33 oldest examples in the present fleet. Although
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
Bombardier Presents Light Rail Vehicle Safety System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 Sweden – Bombardier Transportation unveiled its COMPAS light rail vehicle safety system at UITP 2019 today. Bombardier’s COMPAS system © Bombardier Transportation COMPAS: Collision and Overspeed Monitoring and Prevention Assistance System Bombardier Transportation chose the UITP Global Public Transport Summit taking place in Stockholm 9–12 June to unveil its new safety system for
Critical Communications for Australian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 With the increased number of passengers using rail as their mode of transport Frontline Safety Critical Communications becomes ever more vital and also challenging. Getting safety communications accurate, brief, clear and professional will help ensure the safe travel of billions of customers. In this article, Anton Abrahams, Chairman, Australasian Critical
ADB’s largest ever rail loan to support Manila commuter project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20190 PHILIPPINES: In what the organisation says is its ‘largest single infrastructure project financing’, the Asian Development Bank on May 23 agreed a loan worth US$2·75bn for construction of the Malolos – Clark suburban railway. This long-standing scheme has been revived by the current government in Manila under its ‘build, build, build’
CRRC-Bombardier JV Sign Contract for 19 APMs for Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 In March 2018 Bombardier Transportation signed a contract with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to upgrade the Bukit-Panjang Light Rapid Transit system. CRRC Puzhen Bombardier Transportation Systems Co., Ltd (PBTS), a joint venture established by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Ltd and Bombardier Transportation, has now signed a contract with Bombardier Transportation for the
South Downs Light Railway preparing for another busy season Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 THE 10¼in-gauge South Downs Light Railway run trains every 15 minutes, 11.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 15.30 on Saturdays, Sundays, bank holidays and Wednesdays in school holidays, March to September. There are two annual enthusiast events – the steam gala on May 25-27 and visiting locos weekend, September 28-29. A
Industry Insider Week 18 – 11 Must Read Rail Stories metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 17 for 29 April–03 May 2019: Infrastructure Panama Metropolis Trainset © Alstom Panama City Metro Line 2 Enters Commercial Service Line 2 of the Panama Metro began commercial operations at 6pm on Thursday, 25
Nagpur Metro Deploys DAMM TetraFlex Radio Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Maha Metro Rail Corporation has deployed a DAMM TetraFlex® radio solution for its flagship Nagpur Metro Rail project. The solution is provided for a total of 37 stations and two depots, as well as onboard equipment for 23 three-car trains. Nagpur Metro is a rapid transit system for the city of
NCHSR Proposes Name Change to Reflect Broader Remit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 United Kingdom – The National College for High Speed Rail is considering changing its name. This might not at first glance seem like a major announcement at first glance but the reasons are quite telling. In particular, the NCHSR wants its name to reflect the increasing demand for higher technical
CRRC Presents ‘Explosion-Proof’ Trains for Tel Aviv metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 CRRC Changchun has manufactured light rail vehicles for Tel Aviv, Israel. It says these are ‘explosion-proof’ trains. Prototype of the Tel Aviv Red Line LRV branded ‘explosion-proof’ by CRRC © Ynhockey under licence The light rail vehicle has been wholly developed by China and is due to enter service on the
Harsco Rail: Safe, Reliable, Cost-Effective Track Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 For over 100 years, Harsco Rail has worked continuously to help railways stay on track by meeting the demands of tomorrow, today. The result: lower operating costs, higher speeds and – most importantly – improved safety. Improving the rail grinding product lines is an on-going process at Harsco, where grinding machines utilise a
Stadler Wins Contract for Ottawa Trillium Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has won a contract to deliver seven four-car multiple units for Ottawa. Stadler will adapt these trains, based on its FLIRT platform, to the city’s harsh climate. This contract for the Trillium Line trains is Stadler’s second Canadian project. The company is also manufacturing panoramic carriages
Stadler awarded Ottawa DMU contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 CANADA: The City of Ottawa and TransitNEXT consortium leader SNC Lavalin have formally declared Stadler the winner of a contract to supply seven four-car Flirt diesel-electric multiple-units. The C$106m order confirmed on April 23 has been placed as part of the Trillium Line extension project. Forming part of the city’s O-Train
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
Revolutionary lightweight tram planned for Coventry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20190 A NEW design of a new very lightweight rail vehicle (VLR) could be running on the streets of Coventry by 2024. Photo: Transport Design International It’s design could revise thinking for cities keen to adopt VLRs as a way of cutting emissions, but the creativity behind the design and track would make construction
Aveling Sirapite makes Mid-Suffolk foursome Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 THE Long Shop Museum at Leiston will be without its popular Aveling & Porter 4wWTG Sirapite (6158/1906) this summer while the Rochester-built locomotive makes an extended visit to the Mid-Suffolk Light Railway (MSLR). The geared locomotive spent 33 years in Leiston as the works shunter for traction engine manufacturer Richard Garrett
Beeches Light Railway moving to new site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 ADRIAN Shooter has announced his Beeches Light Railway will close permanently in May after 15 years of operation. Mr Shooter’s railway is a private line of nearly a mile in length, which operated in a figure of eight circuit around his house and grounds at Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire. Adrian Shooter’s DHR ‘B’
World rail infrastructure market – February 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20190 Argentina: The Ministry of Transport has awarded a consortium of Alstom (58%) and POSE (42%) a €90m contract to modernise signalling on sections of the Roca commuter network in Buenos Aires. Australia: The NSW state government has awarded Lendlease a A$476m contract to build Victoria Cross station as part of