VR signs contract for ‘top of the line’ Stadler locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20190 FINLAND: VR Group has formally signed a contract for preferred bidder Stadler to supply 60 diesel-electric locomotives, the manufacturer announced on April 18. The contract is worth approximately €220m. There are options for up to 100 additional locomotives, as well as for Stadler to undertake maintenance. The first five locomotives are
Stadler to Supply 60 Locomotives to VR Group in Finland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20190 Stadler and VR Group (Finland) have signed a contract for 60 new diesel-electric locomotives. VR wants to optimise its operations at shunting yards, freight terminals and along non-electrified routes. Non-electrified lines in Finland comprise 45 percent of the country’s rail network. VR Group (Finland) orders 60 diesel-electric locomotives from Stadler
Swiss Railway Infrastructure Projects Progressing Well Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (BAV) has published its progress report on the railway development programmes. It presents updates about important Swiss railway infrastructure projects. Train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, a major Swiss railway infrastructure project and part of the NRLA © SBB CFF FFS They are: the New
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
Stagecoach demands ‘full and transparent explanation’ over pensions ruling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 THE decision by the DfT to reject three franchise bids from Stagecoach Group on the grounds that its proposals were ‘non-compliant’ may have triggered a legal battle. Stagecoach was told that its attempts to reduce the risks it would face over staff pensions were unacceptable, and its bids for East Midlands,
Bimode and hydrogen trains as Abellio wins next East Midlands franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport named Abellio as the winner of the next East Midlands passenger franchise on April 10. Formal award is subject to a regulatory standstill period. The contract is due to begin on August 18 2019 and run until at least August 22 2027. The franchisee is to
TCDD awards soda plant link contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 TURKEY: Infrastructure manager TCDD announced on April 2 that it had awarded contracts for construction of an 18·5 km branch to a soda plant at Yenikent. The contract award to a consortium of HCA Insaat, Imaj Altyapi Ust Yapı and Efecemler Ins Nak Madencılık is valued at TL353·5m; TCDD received 11
Feature articles in the April 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Poor reliability hurts freight News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Renfe must become more proactive as competition grows, Trump
On This Day | 20 years ago… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 Taken from our huge The Railway Magazine archive, check out what happened in world of railways in April, 20 years ago! 20 years ago: An eye-opening sight as Metro-Vick ‘A’ class No. A39, finished in the silver livery used by CIÉ in the 1950s, waits at Rosslare Europort to return to
Passenger numbers rise on Virgin West Coast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 VIRGIN Trains has reported a rise of almost a third in the number of passengers travelling between London and Glasgow over the past six years. The operator, 49 per cent of which is owned by Stagecoach, eased peak restrictions on Fridays last November. Virgin said nearly 2,000 people are now travelling daily
Track upgrading underway in Uruguay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 URUGUAY: Track renewal works on the Tres Arboles – Salto Grande line have reached Paysandú. Comsa is working on the ballasting and levelling of the track, and has begun taking delivery of turnouts from Spanish supplier Amurrio Ferrocarril y Equipos. The Tres Arboles – Piedra Sola route is to be modernised
40 not out for RPSI steam crew Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 THE Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s two ‘Midlander’ tours from Dublin to Maynooth and back on March 18 included a ‘first’ for Irish main line steam – a steam crew with an average age of 40 years or under. After years of concerns over the increasing age profile of the certified
Vivarail Class 230s ready for work Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 THE first use of Vivarail Class 230 DMUs on the main line is just weeks away, according to the company’s chairman Adrian Shooter. The three production sets for West Midland Trains – Nos. 230003-005 – have been involved in driver-training duties on the Marston Vale line between Bletchley and Bedford over
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Electrification back on the agenda as costs could be slashed by up to half Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE cost of electrifying UK railways could be slashed by between a third and one-half of recent schemes, according to a new report by the Railway Industry Association (RIA). Better project planning, adoption of more efficient practices and a long-term commitment to a rolling programme of wiring could significantly reduce costs
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: New hope for Green Arrow and ‘J52’ as NRM sets out its long-term operating strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE National Railway Museum has published its long-awaited new strategy for operating rail vehicles from the National Collection over the next 15 years. The 20-page report sets out how the Science Museum Group (SMG) plans to operate its fleet, and which vehicles will be available for main line use, operation within
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: First Group’s open access plans move forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 FIRST GROUP’S aspiration to run open access services on the East Coast Main Line from Edinburgh to London took a big step forward when an order for five Hitachi AT300 trains was confirmed. The services will begin in autumn 2021. The Class 802 electric-only trains will be worth £100million and are
Eurostar trespasser was unhappy about Brexit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 A MAN who trespassed on a viaduct and held up Eurostar and Southeastern High Speed services, delaying the journeys of at least 7,000 people, was protesting about the way politicians are ‘messing up’ the process of leaving the European Union, a court was told. The viaduct, just outside St Pancras International,
Man to appear in court after Eurostar trespass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 A LONDON man is due to appear before magistrates today, after Eurostar services were disrupted by a trespasser near St Pancras International on Saturday. The trespasser was seen on the roof of the covered viaduct which carries HS2 over the East Coast Main Line. Eurostar and Southeastern High Speed services were interrupted
Mirrlees Class 37 almost ready for main line action Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 EUROPHOENIX No. 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer basks in the winter sun at UK Rail Leasing’s Leicester depot on February 12. The Mirrlees-engined prototype has been restored to working order and is now awaiting the completion of some internal work before returning to the main line. UKRL plans to use it as an interim depot shunter at
British Line Society secures Thunderer for railtour return after 28-year gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 THE Branch Line Society has scored a major coup by securing Garcia Hanson’s No. 50008 Thunderer for a railtour on July 27. The ‘50’ has been active on the main line for several years, but to date has only hauled passenger trains on heritage railways. Its last railtour outing is thought to have
Unusual pairing sparkles in sunshine and snow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 THE rare combination of a Thompson ‘B1’ 4-6-0 and a rebuilt ‘Merchant Navy’ was the highlight of February 2’s ‘Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express’. No. 61306 Mayflower and No. 35018 British India Line worked north to Carlisle via the West Coast Main Line and returned later in the day via the Settle to Carlisle
Bahamas returns in style Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 IT WAS a close-run thing, but ‘Jubilee’ 4-6-0 No. 45596 Bahamas made a triumphant return to the main line on February 9. The immaculate Stanier ‘5XP’ passed a late trial to ensure its new and overhauled equipment was in full working order, and then worked through from Oxenhope on the Keighley &
Sotetsu – JR East link completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 JAPAN: Ceremonies were held in western Yokohama on March 28 to mark the completion of a new link between Sotetsu’s Sagami Railway and JR East tracks, which will allow the operation of through services from the Sagami Main Line and Izumino Line to Shinjuku station in Tokyo. Under the project, formerly
€600m contracts awarded as Napoli – Bari rebuilding progresses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 ITALY: Infrastructure manager RFI awarded design and construction contracts worth €608m on March 29 for rebuilding of the Apice – Hirpinia section of the Napoli – Bari line. A consortium of Salini Impregilo, Astaldi, Rocksoil, Net Engineering and Alpina will undertake civil works and install railway equipment, including new electrical supplies
Daylight testing for TransPennine Express’s new train fleets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 TESTING of three types of new trains for the TransPennine Express franchise are being stepped up, with the new ‘Nova 1’ (Class 802) and ‘Nova 2’ (Class 397) now being seen making daylight runs. Nova is the train name adopted by TPE for its new fleet. The TransPennine livery enhances the sleek
Steam heat returns (briefly) to main line in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 STEAM-heated mainline trains are now almost extinct across Europe but for a few days in late-January a charter train in Spain re-created the old atmosphere. UK rail holiday operator PTG Tours celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first rail tour by running the train in Spain. Steaming at dawn: ALSA No. 321 059
Broad gauge freight route to Wien is ‘crucial’, says RZD Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: Russian Railways Chief Executive Oleg Belozerov says that the company is wrestling with growth rates of 30% in a year in transit freight between Asia and Europe. Addressing the International Railway Congress which began in Wien on March 18, he suggested that RZD had increased its forecasts for transit
First, Hitachi move ahead with East Coast open access Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20190 FIRSTGROUP’S plans to run budget-priced open access services on the East Coast Main Line have taken a major step forward with the order of five new trains from Hitachi. The rolling stock deal, worth £100 million, involves train leasing company Beacon Rail. The order is for five electric 5-car AT300 Hitachi sets,
‘Hoover’ Royal Oak saved by Great Central Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 CLASS 50 No. 50017 Royal Oak has been acquired by the Great Central Railway (GCR) from Boden Rail, Eastcroft, Nottingham. This followed a few days when the loco’s future was in doubt, with various means of disposal being considered, including dismantling for spares. A sale fell through in late-January, and as funds and
Modernisation plan edges forward on Seaford line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 NETWORK Rail has replaced switches and crossings at Southerham Junction, near Lewes, which controls access to the Seaford branch. New signalling equipment was also installed between Lewes and Seaford during the closure. The work took place over the weekend of January 19-20. A Southern Class 170 departs from Lewes with an Ashford to
£13m refurbishment for Glasgow Clyde bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 A TWO-YEAR, £13million renovation project is underway on one of Scotland’s busiest railway bridges. The 200 metre-long Clyde Bridge on the approach to Glasgow Central is used by up to 1,300 trains every day, serving the West Coast Main Line, Lanarkshire, Inverclyde and Ayrshire. The impressive Clyde bridge at Glasgow Central will
Campaigners urge action on new passenger routes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 REOPENING 33 sections of railway across Britain could bring 500,000 more people within walking distance of a main line station, generating an extra 20 million journeys every year, according to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT). At an estimated overall cost of between £4.76billion and £6.39bn, 343
Diamond celebrations for Norwich ‘engineers’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 EATON Park MR is celebrating its 60th anniversary year. The Norwich-based line is run by the Norwich & District Society of Model Engineers. It was opened in 1959 as a raised, 5in-gauge track, with a 5in-/ 7¼in-gauge ground-level line being introduced in 2006. Sophie B heads a ‘Santa’ special at Eaton Park Miniature
Talyllyn property purchase – new opportunities for Pendre development? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 THE Talyllyn Railway (TR) has bought two cottages in Frankwell Street, Tywyn. The £240,000 purchase includes land known as the ‘Orchard’, next to the railway’s Tywyn Pendre works site. The ‘Orchard’ site can be accessed by a narrow drive not part of the sale, and is bounded by houses and the
Overhead Line Electrification for Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20190 Book Review Overhead Line Electrification for RailwaysBy Garry Keenor Developed over several years by an experienced electrification engineer, this book is intended to provide ‘an approachable and reasonably comprehensive’ study of overhead electrification systems, setting out ‘the why as well as the what’ for readers with some basic engineering knowledge. It is
Date announced for first East Coast Azuma in service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20190 LNER has said a Class 800 Azuma train will carry passengers on the East Coast Main Line for the first time on 15 May. The news comes after months of tests in a bid to prevent electro-magnetic emissions from the Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses interfering with lineside equipment. Approval was given by
What happened on this day… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 Taken from our huge The Railway Magazine archive, check out what featured on this day a century ago, what headlined our issue 20 years ago, and more! 100 years ago: A Marylebone to Beaconsfield train leaves London behind Great Central Railway’s superheated 4-6-2T No. 24 (later LNER/BR class ‘A5’). KACR NUNN 100
Oil traffic to benefit from Kırıkkale electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 TURKEY: Infrastructure manager TCDD announced on March 12 that it had awarded the contract for electrification of 231 km of single track on the Nenek - Şefaatli route to a consortium of domestic companies Ultra Teknoloji and Emeray Insaat Enerji. The contract is valued at TL69·9m. TCDD received two bids. The
Clun Castle returns to main line after 31-year hiatus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 Tyseley’s flagship Collett 4-6-0 No. 7029 Clun Castle made a triumphant return to the main line last month. No. 7029 Clun Castle passes through Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway with its second loaded test run to Stratford on February 21. ANDREW BELL This was its first venture onto the national network since 1988, following an extensive
Clun Castle back on the main line after 31-year hiatus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 TYSELEY’S flagship Collett 4-6-0 No. 7029 Clun Castle made a triumphant return to the main line on February 19. This was its first venture onto the national network since 1988, following an extensive overhaul at Tyseley Locomotive Works. The 1950-built ‘Castle’ ran a series of light engine test runs to ease it through
Green light for East Coast Azumas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20190 THE Office of Rail and Road has approved the use of Hitachi Class 800 Intercity Express sets on the East Coast Main Line, but only between London and Leeds. LNER is ‘delighted’, and hopes to be running some 800s in passenger service by the summer. The news, given to Hitachi Europe in
New train deliveries remain stalled as passengers wait Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20190 PROBLEMS with software and other technical issues are now delaying the delivery of more than a hundred new trains. Some lines are making do with reduced services or life-expired trains as a result, while the reopening of one new route has been put back indefinitely until its rolling stock is given
LNER Azuma Class 800 authorised for passenger service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20190 UK: InterCity East Coast operator LNER has finally received approval for its Class 800 ‘Azuma’ trainsets to enter passenger service on the East Coast Main Line, subject to the completion of final testing. In a letter to manufacturer Hitachi Rail Europe, the Office of Road & Rail has authorised the operation
CBTC and more EMUs in Mumbai suburban expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20190 INDIA: A further programme of enhancements to increase capacity on the Mumbai suburban network was formally approved by the national government’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on March 7, and is expected to be completed in five years. Mumbai’s 385 route-km suburban network currently carries around 8 million passengers/day on 3 000 trains.
HS2 unveils designs for Old Oak Common interchange Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 HIGH Speed 2 Ltd has revealed the designs for the HS2 Phase 1 station at Old Oak Common, and appointed construction partners for its two London stations. Old Oak Common will have platforms both below and above ground, linked by a ‘light and airy’ concourse, and will eventually have direct services
All change on the Great Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 Peter Brown takes a ride on the new Class 717 EMUs, which over the next few months will transform Great Northern services from Moorgate by replacing trains more than 40 years old. GROWING-UP as a boy in leafy north London my memories are still vivid of Grange Park station, where I
Practice & Performance: Thames-Valley transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 In the third and final instalment, Keith Farr concludes his analysis of the steam-to-electric transformation the Great Western Main Line has undergone in the Thames Valley. Part two of this series ended with a brief eulogy of Class 387s, the electric trains that have transformed stopping services between Paddington and Didcot.
Competitive dynamic diluted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 COMMENT: Are incumbent state operators expanding their low-cost high speed offer to try and keep new entrants out of a liberalised inter-city market, and how might this fit with European competition policy, asks Nick Kingsley. When is a bargain just too good to be true? When it involves getting from one
IÉ to install hybrid train protection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 IRELAND: Following a competitive tendering process, Iarnród Éireann has selected the Turas joint venture of CPC Project Services, Deutsche Bahn and Egis as Delivery Partner to assist with the introduction of a new train protection system across its 1 600 mm gauge network over the next seven years. The new TPS will be
Electrification to reach Market Harborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport has confirmed that infrastructure manager Network Rail has been instructed to design an extension of the Midland Main Line electrification by around 15 km from Kettering to Market Harborough, which would enable a new connection to a power supply at Braybrooke. In a written answer to
Welcome for extension of Midland electrification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20190 ELECTRIFICATION of the Midland Main Line is set to be extended from Kettering North Junction to Market Harborough station. Transport minister Andrew Jones told the House of Commons that ’Network Rail has been instructed to design an extension of electrification infrastructure’. The MP for Harborough, Neil O’Brien, asked the question which revealed
TBMs ordered for Łódź cross-city tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20190 POLAND: The contractor building the Łódź cross-city tunnel has signed a contract for Herrenknecht to supply two tunnel boring machines. Work on the project is expected to begin in mid-2019, with the first TBM ready by the end of the year. A 13·04 m diameter TBM, the largest used in Poland
Coming up in the March issue of The RM: Vivarail unveils hydrogen D-train as DfT backs green rail schemes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20190 VIVARAIL is offering a hydrogen-powered variant of its ‘D-Train’ upcycled multiple unit, having developed diesel, battery and hybrid versions. The hydrogen train will follow the design of the Transport for Wales Class 230 fleet, with two driving motor cars powered by Hoppecke batteries. The only difference being instead of a diesel
Coming up in the March issue of The RM: GCR to become ‘Cromwell’s’ new custodian? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20190 THE 14-year relationship between ‘Britannia’ No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell and the 5305 Locomotive Association (5305LA) has come to an end. No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell, suitably adorned with an ‘East Anglian’ headboard, pulls away from Rabbit Bridge on the Great Central Railway during a charter on October 9, 2018. PETER ZABEK The BR
Class 88s visit Great Eastern Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20190 DRS Class 88 Nos. 88007 Electra and 88008 Ariadne made a rare visit to the Great Eastern Main Line on January 18. The pair worked from Willesden Brent Sidings to Ipswich (East Suffolk Jct) having come south from Crewe Gresty Bridge the previous day. The visit was in
Pathfinder announces triple dose of Tornado trips Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20190 A TRIO of Bristol-based trains hauled by Peppercorn ‘A1’ No. 60163 Tornado has been announced by Pathfinder Tours. The new-build ‘Pacific’ has added the tours to its itinerary as it gets set for a return to the main line on February 9’s ‘North Briton’ from Leicester to Carlisle. No.
Pathfinder returning English Electric classics to old haunts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20190 FANS of English Electric traction will have the opportunity to relive past glories over the coming months with Pathfinder Tours. March 23 sees Class 50s return to the West of England to mark 25 years since their final run under British Rail. The ’50 Terminator-Phoenixed’ is an epic
Nigerian locomotive order signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20190 NIGERIA: China Civil Engineering Construction Corp has awarded CRRC Qishuyan a contract to supply diesel locomotives and multiple-units for use in Nigeria. The order covers four NDJ3N diesel multiple-units, two DF7GN shunting locomotives, six DF11GN passenger locomotives and nine DF8BN freight locomotives. The first batch of 10 locomotives is scheduled to
Otterington station listed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20190 THE long-closed Otterington station on the East Coast Main Line between Thirsk and Northallerton has been surprisingly Grade II-listed by Historic England, writes Richard Horner. The main station building, signalbox, weighbridge office and associated features are all covered by the listing. The former Otterington station and signalbox, built by the
NR hails success of £148million festive engineering programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20190 MORE than 330 engineering projects took place across Britain over the Christmas and New Year holidays in a £148million programme delivered by 25,000 Network Rail staff and contractors. Projects ranged from major blockades running right through the holiday period to smaller interventions designed to repair or upgrade the railway
‘Foremarke’ joins ‘Saint’ at Didcot mini-gala Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20190 HAWKSWORTH ‘Modified Hall’ No. 7903 Foremarke Hall will make a rare visit away from its Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway home on June 7-9 in order to appear alongside ‘Saint’ No. 2999 Lady of Legend at Didcot Railway Centre’s Hall & Saint Gala. No. 7903 Foremarke Hall, seen ready to depart Toddington for Cheltenham Racecourse on
Performance is still falling back Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20190 THE punctuality of trains is continuing to worsen, according to new figures released by the Office of Rail and Road. Almost 1 in 20 trains were cancelled or ‘significantly late’ – which means between 30 and 119 minutes behind time at the final destination. The latest statistics cover the third quarter