Alstom Study Advocates for the Development of Urban Rail in Africa Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20220 In contribution to COP27 discussions, Alstom has published a study entitled, ‘The Role of Urban Rail in Sustainable Africa,’ in collaboration with EY Climate Change and Sustainability Services. This study demonstrates how urban rail transport can decrease carbon emissions and provide environmental, social and economic benefits to African cities. African cities must
Ricardo Opens First North America Rail Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Ricardo has opened its first North America office dedicated to the rail market. The office in Folsom, CA, will be led by Kirk Klug, the recently appointed President, North America Ricardo Rail, who will oversee the expansion of Ricardo’s rail activities across the region. Kirk Klug, President of North America Ricardo Rail, said:“The opening
US: AECOM JV Selected for New Jersey’s GCL Light Rail Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20220 AECOM’s South Jersey Transit Partners (SJTP) joint venture with STV Incorporated has been selected to provide engineering and project management services for the Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) Light Rail project in New Jersey. The 18-mile corridor will restore passenger service on an existing rail line to improve connectivity in the region, providing
Czech Republic: Alstom to Recruit and Train 200 Welders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in the Czech Republic. This is part of its plans to hire 7,500 new recruits, worldwide, this year. Alstom to recruit 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in Czech Republic The production site is the second-largest of its kind in the Czech
The New Stäubli Modular Connector Lightweight – Evotrak lite Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 Stäubli Showcased the New Modular Connector Lightweight at InnoTrans – Evotrak lite Stäubli Electrical Connector launches the EvoTrak lite for versatile, adaptable electrical connections between the main functions of the rail vehicle electrical traction chain. During this year’s InnoTrans, the new modular lightweight EvoTrak lite was showcased to the public for
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances 40 New Light Rail Vehicles for Stuttgart Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 14, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank is financing 40 new light rail vehicles for Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG (SSB), a public transport operator in Stuttgart, Germany. The new vehicles will gradually replace the oldest ones in the Stuttgart fleet. SSB awarded the order to manufacturer Stadler Deutschland GmbH following a Europe-wide tendering procedure. The S-DT 8.16
Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen Orders 40 More Trams from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen (SSB) is expanding its fleet by ordering 40 new S-DT8.16 light rail vehicles from Stadler. This will bring SSB’s fleet up to 100 LRVs and three rack vehicles from Stadler. The order also includes options for up to 30 further light rail vehicles. Stadler previously provided SSB with its S-DT 8.12
Arup-Aurecon Alliance to Design Auckland Light Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 An Arup-Aurecon alliance has been selected as the preferred bidder to plan and develop the future Auckland Light Rail network. This project will provide Auckland with a 24-kilometre light rail network, half of which will be underground. The alliance will plan and design the 24-kilometre light rail network, which will underpin the
Skeleton’s Supercapacitors to Power CAF’s New Metro Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Skeleton Technologies, the global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, will supply supercapacitors to the metro units Spanish manufacturer CAF will provide to the city of Granada, Spain. Headquartered in Donostia – San Sebastian (Spain), the CAF Power & Automation has been working with Skeleton Technologies since last year. Following a
CAF to Supply an Additional 5 Canberra Metro Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 The Australian Capital Territory has extended its contract with CAF to supply an additional 5 trams equipped with OESS (On Board Energy Storage Systems) to run on catenary-free sections of the Canberra Metro. These units will join the 14 trams previously delivered to Canberra. The Canberra Metro bidirectional trams are based on
US: CAF to Supply 102 LRVs for Boston Green Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has selected CAF USA to supply 102 light rail vehicles (LRVs) that will operate on the Green Line in the City of Boston. The order is valued at 811 million USD and includes the manufacture of 102 vehicles, two driving simulators, fleet parts, tools and
Taiwan: Stadler Wins First Metro Tender in Asia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City Mass Rapid Transit Bureau has chosen a consortium of ST Engineering, Stadler and Siemens Mobility to provide turnkey rail services for its new MRT Yellow Line. Light rail system in Kaohsiung, Taiwan © MiNe The consortium will develop and build a completely new metro line in Taiwan’s third largest city.
TfL Confirms Funding Agreement with UK Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 1, 20220 Transport for London (TfL) has reached a further funding agreement with the UK government to support the capital’s transport network until March 2024. Throughout the funding period, TfL expects to receive around 1.2 billion GBP which will enable investments and help avoid significant cuts to London’s services. The agreement is to support
Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Ricardo has been appointed to provide Systems Integration Verifier Services for the extension of the O-Train network in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Line 2 (French: Ligne 2 de l’O-Train), is a six-kilometre single track route that forms part of the city’s two-line O-Train light
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
Crossrail to Share Expertise with Tel Aviv in New UK-Israel MoU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The UK Transport Secretary has signed a new partnership agreement with Israel to share expertise on large-scale rail projects. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will support Israel’s multi-billion-pound mass transit project in Tel Aviv following the opening the Elizabeth line in the UK earlier this year. UK Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps and
Khan warns that time is running out for TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20220 The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has warned that Transport for London is running out of money as the government considers TfL’s response to the offer of a funding deal worth £3.6 billion. He said services could be withdrawn within days unless there is a settlement, and added that ‘he could
Coventry Very Light Rail to Boost Urban Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 On 5 August, Coventry City Council presented its ongoing Coventry Very Light Rail Project at a Future Mobility Showcase Day hosted by the West Midlands Growth Company. The Future Mobility Showcase Day took place at E.ON UK in conjunction with the Commonwealth Games to explore efficient and sustainable future transport solutions. During
Knorr-Bremse and Hyundai Rotem Sign 5-Year Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Brake and door systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has signed a five-year framework agreement with Korean rolling stock manufacturer Hyundai Rotem worth around 50 million euros. Knorr-Bremse is to provide more than 2o0 hydraulic braking systems and entrance systems, along with heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) for light rail vehicles manufactured by
Canada: Samuel de Champlain Bridge Opens to Rail Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) de Montréal has begun operating across the Samuel De Champlain Bridge in Quebec, Canada. This opening for light rail traffic comes three years after the bridge started serving pedestrians and road vehicles. The Samuel de Champlain Bridge is a multimodal crossing connecting the cities of Brossard and
Innovative Bosch Technology Makes Tram Travel Safer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Bosch has developed a collision warning system that warns tram drivers of obstacles ahead CAF Rail will install a version of this state-of-the-art driver assistance system onto the vehicles for Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail networkThe driver assistance system, already proven in Europe, is being used for the first
Alstom to Electrify Barcelona’s Tram Connection with APS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM – Autoritat del Transport Metroplità) has awarded a contract to Alstom to electrify the first phase of Barcelona’s tram network connection using Alstom’s APS technology. APS uses a ground-based dynamic feeding system that does not require obtrusive catenary contact lines. Instead, power is supplied to the
Case Study: Installing Monitoring Systems for DLR Weather Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 Installing Monitoring Systems for Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Weather Stations Client: Keolis Amey (Docklands) The automatic trains on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London are at risk of slip-slide in wet weather, which can result in a Non-Communicating Train status (NCT), preventing the train from operating. To rectify this, the train
RMT calls two more national rail strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20220 The RMT has announced two more national rail strikes in August, and the union has warned that the dispute with Network Rail and the train operators in England over jobs and pay ‘will not simply vanish’. The 24-hour walkouts of 40,000 staff have been called for 18 and 20 August. After striking
Televic GSP Teams up with Engineering Consultancy Ricardo Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 Wonderful news: as of today, the railway business units of Televic GSP and Ricardo Rail will work together in providing solutions for the global rail industry. Glyn Arthur, Global Business Development Manager at Televic GSP, explains the benefits this brings for customers. “Ricardo Rail adds valuable strength with unparalleled capabilities across all
Come and Meet Premium PSU at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 Come and meet us at InnoTrans 2022, Booth 110 (Hall 17) to discover our latest solutions in power electronics for railway and transport technology. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and takes places every two years in Berlin. Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments, Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and
Germany: CAF Awarded Bonn LRV Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 CAF has been chosen to supply Stadtwerke Bonn Verkehrs (SWBV) and Elektrische Bahnen der Stadt Bonn und des Rhein-Sieg-Kreises (SSB) 22 light rail vehicles (LRV), along with all relevant spare parts. The contract includes an option for a further 10 units. The CAF Sales Managers Andreas Doll and Pasquale Driesman, CAF Division
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
Ricardo Appointed as Independent Safety Assessor for skyTran PRT System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Ricardo Appointed as Independent Safety Assessor for skyTran Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Technology Safety experts to appraise visionary system that utilises maglev technology to provide on-demand, high-speed urban transit skyTran, the US-based developer of an innovative Personal Rapid Transit solution, has chosen Ricardo to perform a rigorous safety assessment of its magnetic
Northern Line Bank branch reopens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 The Bank branch of the London Underground’s Northern Line has reopened after a 17-week closure, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was at Bank station yesterday to celebrate the event. The closure was part of a wider scheme to increase capacity at Bank by 40 per cent, and the
Track Installation Advances Construction of Finch West LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20220 Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto, Canada. Installing the tracks is a major advancement towards completing the Finch West LRT. The line will run along Finch Avenue West from Keele Street to Highway 27,
Alstom Awarded Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework contract with the Department of Transport Victoria, Australia, for 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) and 15 years of maintenance. The contract, valued at approximately 700 million euros (755.82m USD), is the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Alstom wins largest light rail contract
New Grand Paris Express Milestone with Breakthrough of TBM Mireille Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20220 A key milestone in the Grand Paris Express project has been achieved with the first breakthrough of tunnel boring machine (TBM) Mireille at the site of the future metro line 16’s Clichy-Montfermeil station in northern Paris. New Grand Paris Express Milestone with Breakthrough of TBM Mireille © Stéphane Bouquet The Grand Paris
UK: Light Rail Safety and Standards Board Supporting Improvements in Safety says ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) believes the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) is supporting continued improvements to safety management within the light rail and tramway sector. This is according to the rail regulator’s review of the LRSSB, which was published this week. Tram in Sheffield. © ORR Ian Prosser, HM
CVS-280: DC/DC Low Battery Voltage Starter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 What are the key features and railway applications of the new CVS-280 DC/DC low battery voltage starter? This series is designed to operate directly from the 750V DC catenary line and can provide DC outputs from 24V to 110V at 280 Watts continuous power and 400 Watts peak power. The CVS-280 series
TECHNO-CRETE® Plays Pivotal Role on TFL Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20220 Our eco-friendly post-mix product TECHNO-CRETE® has made a significant contribution to a low-carbon, sustainable energy project on the London Docklands Light Railway network. The high-profile project used sustainable GRP and foundation materials throughout the route, while our client’s welfare and office facilities were fed from power generated by solar panels, effectively running the
TECHNO-CRETE®’s Huge Advantage over Concrete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 Complete Composite Systems’ eco-friendly post-mix TECHNO-CRETE® can be used on site during freezing temperatures, making it the ideal all-year-round choice of foundation material. Complete Composite Systems | TECHNO-CRETE® © Complete Composite Systems This benefit was highlighted during a recent installation project on the London Docklands Light Railway network. TECHNO-CRETE® was selected as the foundation material
More disruption in second Underground strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20220 Eurostar is offering free travel to London for Ukranian refugees who have a passport and visa. Refugees with the right documents are being advised to make themselves known to Eurostar staff at Paris Nord, Brussels-Midi, Lille Europe or Amsterdam Centraal stations. Travel on Ukranian Railways is already free to anyone
Eurostar offers free travel to Ukranian refugees Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20220 Eurostar is offering free travel to London for Ukrainian refugees who have a passport and visa. Refugees with the right documents are being advised to make themselves known to Eurostar staff at Paris Nord, Brussels-Midi, Lille Europe or Amsterdam Centraal stations. Travel on Ukrainian Railways is already free to anyone
Eurostar offers free travel to Ukrainian refugees Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20220 Eurostar is offering free travel to London for Ukrainian refugees who have a passport and visa. Refugees with the right documents are being advised to make themselves known to Eurostar staff at Paris Nord, Brussels-Midi, Lille Europe or Amsterdam Centraal stations. Travel on Ukrainian Railways is already free to anyone
Underground disruption continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20220 Services on most London Underground lines are disrupted, with no services on some sections. A good service is running only on the Central and Victoria Lines. The problems are the result of yesterday's strike by 10,000 RMT members in a dispute over jobs and pensions. TfL has denied that either
Yellow Window Supports SNCF’s Innovations Serving Tomorrow’s Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20220 SNCF’s Innovations Serving Tomorrow’s Mobility By providing video animations and mock-ups, Yellow Window supports SNCF’s Tech4Mobility program to promote its road-rail and light rail electric vehicles aimed at rural and low-density areas residents: DRAISY & FLEXY. DRAISY: View the video for Draisy here SNFC – Draisy UK © Mathieu Pansard FLEXY: View the video for
Auckland Transport Awards Train Contract to CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 New Zealand: Auckland Transport has awarded a contract for 23 electric trains to CAF. The contract is worth over 130 million euros and covers the maintenance of the trains until 2025. The contract also includes an option to call up to five further units. Auckland Transport first entered into an agreement with
Frauscher China Celebrates 10-Year Presence in China’s Railway Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20220 The year 2021 marks the 10th anniversary of Frauscher China since its establishment in 2011. This milestone represents not only a moment of celebrations of all employees together at the Frauscher China office in Beijing, but also an opportunity to look back at all achievements in the Chinese railway industry. From the
From the archive: Five decades of the Foxfield Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20190 Half a century has now passed since a group of like-minded individuals got together in early 1967 to take over the operation of a former colliery branch. In those 50 years the Foxfield Railway has seen many changes, but has remained faithful to its original aim of preserving and operating
From the Archive: P B WHITEHOUSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20190 In the seventh of our series on the writers and artists who influenced the present generation of rail enthusiasts, Robert Humm recalls the life and times of the photographer, film maker, and pioneer preservationist Patrick Whitehouse. A phenomenon of the golden age of railway enthusiasm – those four decades of the
Sydney L2 CBD and South East Light Rail Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 The ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, consisting of Alstom, Transdev, Acciona and Capella, provided the integrated light rail system, including the design, delivery and commissioning of 60 33m Alstom Citadis X05 light rail vehicles; the power supply equipment including APS – 2km of ground-based power supply – HESOP, signalling, communications, and
From the archive: The treasures of Beamish Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20190 Mark Smithers visits Beamish Museum, one of the North East’s leading regional heritage attractions, featuring several unique railway exhibits. IN THE January 2016 issue of The Railway Magazine, my feature looked in detail at the Tanfield Railway and its important collection of industrial locomotives, manyof which have a strong connection with
Back to the past at Moseley anniversary event Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 MOSELEY Railway Trust (MRT) harked back to its roots during its September 21-22 50th anniversary celebration at Apedale Valley Light Railway by operating passenger rides on its ‘Field Railway’. These basic rides, recalling the spirit of operations half a century ago, were undertaken using skip wagon underframes fitted with back-to-back seats
Katie says hello to Katie! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 RAVENGLASS & Eskdale Railway’s resurrected 1896-built Heywood 0-4-0T Katie (right) stands alongside Eaton Hall Railway’s 1996-built replica 0-4-0T Katie (centre) at Clayton West Shed on September 14, revealing several interesting differences between the two locos. Rhyl Miniature Railway’s Cagney 4-4-0 No. 44 (left) gives a fascinating contrast in size between miniature and minimum-gauge locos sharing a
McKinsey: Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 McKinsey discusses its 2019 report. In September 2019 McKinsey published a report entitled Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative. It describes Australia as “among the most advanced economies globally in effective collaboration between the public and private sectors to deliver transport, energy and social infrastructure. It has also become a leader in private
Industry Insider Week 48 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence | Infrastructure METRONET in Perth, Australia, has commenced the early works for the Joondalup Railway Line extension, which will connect the city to the northern suburbs, terminating in Yanchep. The total length of the extension will be 14.5km. The main construction works will begin in
The Infrastructure Progress Report · Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 Estimates suggest that 28,000 people will use the light rail line every day by 2026 with 130,000 people living within walking distance of a stop. Stage 1 will feature 16 accessible stops with services running 7 days a week at a headway of 7.5 minutes during peak times. Transdev will operate
Bombardier: “Rail Will Play an Important Role in Solving Australia’s Mobility Needs” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 RN: “What will you be focusing on at AusRAIL?” Wendy McMillan, President, Southeast Asia and Australia Region: “We are proud to present Bombardier’s latest innovations for sustainable mobility at the AusRail Rail Conference and Exhibition 2019. Wendy McMillan “We will discuss with customers, operators and government officials; our complete value chain of
18 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 London fares to stay frozen in 2020 TRANSPORT FOR LONDON fares are to be unchanged in 2020, which will be the last year of a four-year commitment by the Mayor Sadiq Khan to keep fares frozen. The freeze will cover fares for single pay-as you go journeys on the Underground and
Zonegreen Makes Grade for Nexus Rail Skills Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20190 Nexus Tyne and Wear Metro Maintenance and Renewals Centre is being built on the site of the original South Shields station to deliver a wide range of infrastructure and operations training to the 1,000 plus members of staff who work on the region’s light rail network. The skills centre will include
British Steel Gains Light Rail Recognition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20190 The judges were extremely impressed with the high standard of entries, noting that it shows “industry partners are sharing best practice and expertise as we all look to bring down costs, improve safety and sustainability and deliver the best possible passenger experience.” The judges’ comments for the high commendations were as
Kidbrooke and Rishra visit Statfold road and rail event Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20190 BAGNALL 0-4-0ST Kidbrooke (2043/1917) from the Yaxham Light Railway and Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Baguley 0-4-0T Rishra (working on the ‘Garden’ line) appeared at Statfold Barn Railway’s September 7 event, which featured 15 locomotives in steam plus ex-Burton & Ashby 3ft-gauge tram and ‘Goose’ railcar. Visiting Bagnall 0-4-0ST Kidbrooke is piloting Hudswell,
Ontario: Hurontario LRT Contract Awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20190 The Mobilinx team is made up of several major companies: Applicant Lead: John Laing Investments Ltd, Astaldi Canada Enterprises Inc., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A., Transdev North America Inc., Amico Concessions Inc., Salini Impregilo Canada Holding Inc. Design: IBI Group Professional Services (Canada) Inc., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A., Morrison Hershfield, Arcadis Canada Inc.,
Zillertal makes its UK debut at W&LLR gala Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20190 ‘U’ CLASS 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal, from Austria’s Zillertalbahn line, made its debut in Mid-Wales as the star of the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway’s (WLLR) August 30-September 1 steam gala. With Austrian flags fluttering and steam to spare Zillertal pulls away from Welshpool Raven Square in front of an admiring crowd
18 October: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20190 London transport commissioner announces departure LONDON’S transport commissioner Mike Brown has announced that he will be leaving Transport for London when the Mayor’s current term of office ends in May next year. Mr Brown, who has been been commissioner since July 2015, is to become the chair of the Delivery Authority
Battery-fitted trams for Oklahoma Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 THE new light rail system in Oklahoma City opened on December 14, 2018, and is operated as two loops: a 7.8km north-south Downtown Loop, which also shares tracks with almost all of the route used by the 3.2km Bricktown Loop in the Bricktown entertainment district. Oklahoma Streetcar 201804 leaving the Memorial Museum
Stadtwerke Augsburg to Buy 11 Stadler TRAMLINK Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 Augsburg, the third-largest city in Bavaria after Munich and Nuremberg, is to get eleven new Stadler TRAMLINK trams. Stadtwerke Augsburg, the municipal utility provider, has signed a contract with Stadler for the trams that also includes a 16-year maintenance period. Stadler says this is the first light rail maintenance contract it
October ISSUE ON SALE NOW! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20190 Britain’s best-selling rail title is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features a look back at Longmoor Military Railway with October 31 marking the 50th anniversary of its closure. Gary Boyd-Hope accompanies the feature with
Pilgrim returns to service at Watford Miniature Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20190 MUCH-travelled 0-6-0T Pilgrim (D King 1980) is visiting the 10¼in-gauge Watford Miniature Railway (WMR) for the railway’s 60th anniversary season (RM July, p84). It arrived on August 6 following boiler work at Denver Light Railway, Birmingham. Pilgrim was built for the Wells & Walsingham Railway, Norfolk, running there from the line’s opening
Three Katie’s booked for Kirklees gala! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20190 THE Friends of Kirklees Light Railway’s Annual Steam & Diesel Gala Weekend on September 14-15 will feature two visiting locos and a resident – all named Katie. The event theme is Estate Railways, with visiting locos comprising resurrected 1896-built Heywood 0-4-0T Katie and 0-8-2 River Irt, from Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway;
Ringing the loco changes at Richmond as Pixie arrives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20190 OPERATIONAL O&K 0-4-0WT – identified as 3136/1908 and named Susan –has left Jeremy Martin’s Richmond Light Railway. It is now at Hollycombe Steam in the Country (formally Hollycombe Working Steam Museum), following its acquisition by a Hollycombe trustee. O&K 0-4-0WT (identified as 3136/1908) pilots ex-Dinorwic Hunslet 0-4-0ST Jerry M
PowerRail Awarded Major Contract with New Jersey Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20190 PowerRail, Inc., a certified AAR M-1003 Quality Company, was recently awarded a multi-year $1.9M contract with New Jersey Transit to manufacture new Passenger Car Class F Journal Adapter Boxes. Paul Foster, President and CEO of PowerRail, stated: “This is a fabulous opportunity for PowerRail, and our bearings and journal box facility, Cooper
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