West Coast Main Line Signalling Gets Major Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20210 Work begins this July on a major project to improve railway signalling on a key section of the West Coast Main Line in the UK’s North West. This is one of Europe’s busiest mixed-use rail routes. Example of signals being replaced in Macclesfield © Network Rail Network Rail’s 45m GBP (52.63m euros | 62.99m
Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘faces axe’, claims report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20210 IT IS being claimed that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hold a meeting in secret as soon as today at which plans will be agreed to axe much of Northern Powerhouse Rail, including a high speed line across the Pennines which has been dubbed ‘HS3’. The reason is said
ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20210 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched the 2023 Periodic Review (PR23) – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024–2029 – in an open letter. The ORR evaluates the objectives put forward by the governments of England and Wales, and Scotland, the principal
British Cables Company Gains Agreement with Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20210 “We are exceptionally pleased about becoming just one of three suppliers appointed to the framework, with our products supplied directly to Network Rail’s 9 regional distribution centres across the UK. “The framework requires us to supply telecoms, power, signalling and fibre cables and these will be delivered to support either quick
Regulator Says Network Rail Performance in NW&C Region Is Improving Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20210 A year on from its investigation into Network Rail’s impact on poor train performance in the North West and Central (NW&C) region, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced that progress has been made. It noted, however, that in the coming months an extended focus is required to ensure
UK Government Announces Railway Funding for the North and Midlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20210 The UK government has announced additional railway funding for the north and Midlands. An investment of 317m GBP (366.58m euros | 448.69m USD) into the TransPennine route upgrade is to boost punctuality, reliability and connectivity for passengers between York, Leeds and Manchester, and complete the delivery of electrification and upgrades between
Government announces £401m rail funding boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20210 A £401 million government funding boost promises rail services in the North of England and the Midlands with new stations, faster journeys and more reliable services. The Department for Transport (DfT) said £317 million would be invested in the Transpennine Route Upgrade to improve “punctuality, reliability and connectivity” for passengers travelling
Manchester’s Metrolink Tops One Hundred Million Kilometres Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20210 Greater Manchester’s fleet of a 123 Metrolink trams last month clocked up more than one hundred million kilometres of service, an average of 37,000km a weekday, since being introduced in 2009. Bury tram pulling into Whitefield Metrolink stop at sunrise. © Transport for Greater Manchester The total, which now stands at 100,431,125km, includes
Network Rail Completes Extensive Bank Holiday Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20210 Network Rail completed extensive upgrades to the line between Euston and Scotland over the early May bank holiday weekend. Between 1 and 3 May, teams carried out a range of work to enhance passenger and freight services on the West Coast Main Line. The improvements to Network Rail’s North West and Central
Transport for London agrees more funding worth up to £485m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20210 A SHORT-TERM funding settlement from the government has been accepted by Transport for London. The deal was placed on the table at the end of last week, but the Mayor of London did not accept it immediately. There will be an additional £260 million in ‘base funding’ plus additional revenue support
Kirkby station reopens after collision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20210 TRAINS are running at Kirkby again following a week of work to repair the track and platform, which was damaged by a collision during the early evening of 13 March. Inspectors from the RAIB and ORR are understood to have been examining information from the train’s data recorder, working alongside British
İngiltere’de kalkıştan önce hızlı trenin üzerinde fark edilen kedi, 2,5 saatte indirildi haber by railsistem - Mart 4, 20210 4 Mart 2021, 14:32 +03Güncelleme bir saat önce Kaynak, NETWORK RAIL İngiltere'de Londra-Manchester seferini yapmaya hazırlanan hızlı trende, kalkıştan önce bir vagonun üzerine çıkan kedi, 2,5 saatlik bir çabayla kurtarıldı. Kedi, Euston İstasyonu'nda kalkıştan yarım saat önce fark edildi. Tekir kedi aşağı indirilemeyince yolcular başka bir trene aktarıldı. Kedi, istasyon personelinin
Hızlı trenin üzerine çıkan kedi seferleri aksattı: 2.5 saatte indirildi haber by railsistem - Mart 4, 20210 Londra'daki Euston İstasyonu'ndan Manchester'a gitmesi plananlanan hızlı trenin üzerindeki kedi, yetkililere panik anları yaşattı. Hareket saatinden 30 dakika önce fark edilen kedi, görevlilerin tüm çabalarına rağmen indirilemedi. Trenin üzerinden geçen 25 bin voltluk gerilim hatlarının kediyi çarpmasından endişe eden yetkililer aracı servis dışı bırakarak yolcuları tahliye etti. Manchester yolcuları başka bir trenle rötarlı
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans submitted on eve of Budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20210 WHAT are being described as ‘final’ recommendations for Northern Powerhouse Rail have been made by leaders in the region, who are urging the government to give its support. Transport for the North has sent its official plan to Westminster, saying that ‘now is not the time to scale back on ambition’. Two
Rail fares increased across UK despite low demand for travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20210 Rail passengers in England and Wales have been hit by above inflation fare rises despite the collapse in demand. Ticket prices have increased by around 2.6%, leading to accusations that the UK Government is “pricing the railways out of existence”. Related articles The figure represents the Retail Prices Index measure of inflation
Concern grows over Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20210 A DELAY in publishing the Department for Transport’s Integrated Rail Plan is causing more concern at Transport for the North, whose board is set to be told that improvements to the region’s rail services are also being affected by the uncertainty. TfN had already reacted with dismay in January when cuts
New National Railway Museum exhibition celebrates railway heroes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20210 The National Railway Museum is to launch a new exhibition that celebrates the vital role played by railway key workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Named ‘Railway Heroes,’ the exhibition recognises the selfless achievements of 16 people from across the rail industry who have played an essential part in the country’s COVID-19
Birmingham-Crewe section of HS2 set for Royal Assent Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 THE Hybrid Bill authorising the next section of HS2, part of Phase 2a, is expected to receive Royal Assent today. The new Act will allow HS2 to be extended from the West Midlands to Crewe. A second Act is due to follow which will take the high speed line on to
Disruption set to continue after landslip near Rugby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20210 TRAIN services on the West Coast Main Line between London and Rugby are expected to be disrupted until mid-February after the landslip at Hillmorton, just south of Rugby. An Avanti West Coast driver reported a dip in the track on 27 January, and that the ground appeared to be moving. As Network
Network Rail Announces Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20210 Network Rail says the railway line between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale/Stalybridge will close for 16 days in the summer to allow improvement works to take place under the Transpennine Route Upgrade umbrella. The Transpennine route, which measures 122km (76mile) in length, connects York with Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. The works
Ministers accused of failing to get a grip on ‘ballooning costs’ of HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20210 Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire Ministers have been accused of failing to “get a grip” on the “ballooning costs” for HS2. Speaking in the Commons, Labour’s shadow transport minister Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi raised concerns that cities such as Leeds could miss out on the benefits of the high-speed rail link. Related articles on
Manchester rail service consultation launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20210 THE Department for Transport has launched a public consultation about three possible future patterns of train services in Greater Manchester, in a bid to improve reliability on its congested network. The first option makes few changes, but the second sacrifices the through service between Sheffield and Manchester Airport in return for
Eastern leg of HS2 is ‘critical’, government told Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20210 THE West Yorkshire Combined Authority is telling the government that improving transport connections for its region is ‘critical’ to improving ties between the nations of the United Kingdom, and that these connections include HS2 to Leeds. The submission, to the Union Connectivity Review and its chairman Sir Peter Hendy, follows an assessment
Monday essay: a high speed problem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20210 HS2 may now be under construction, but the debate about it continues in no uncertain terms. The problem with HS2 is that it is quite simple to make a case for or against the idea. AFTER more than ten years of discussion, work is finally underway on Phase 1 of HS2. Tunnelling
New Year’s Honours List recognises Network Rail employees Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20210 Martin Frobisher. Photos: Network Rail Three Network Rail employees have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2020, published on 30 December. Martin Frobisher OBE, group safety and engineering director, is recognised for his work supporting the railway response to COVID-19, the construction of the Nightingale hospitals and supporting the
Network Rail launches major Christmas projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20200 WHILE millions of people are looking forward to turkey and treats, thousands of Network Rail workers will be spending their Christmas on the track instead. Among the many projects which will be undertaken between Christmas Eve and the New Year, the East Coast Main Line upgrade will be continuing and London
HS2 Launches Search for Switches & Crossings Suppliers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20200 HS2 Ltd has started its search for switches and crossings suppliers. The relevant HS2 contract is worth up to 156 million GBP. HS2 Ltd has started looking for suppliers to deliver the switches and crossings for the 280km high-speed rail line between London, Birmingham (Phase 1) and the spur up to
Rail fares in England to rise above inflation for first time since 2013 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20200 Rail passengers will be hit by an above inflation fares rise for the first time in eight years, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Ticket prices will increase by an average of 2.6% from March 1 next year, which is July’s Retail Prices Index (RPI) measure of inflation plus
Anger in Midlands as report downgrades HS2 eastern leg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20200 THE National Infrastructure Commission has published a new assessment which reduces the importance of the eastern leg of HS2 to Leeds via the East Midlands in favour of regional schemes. The recommendations have angered and dismayed politicians and business leaders, with Nottingham South MP Lilian Greenwood describing the proposals as ‘an
New team of Travel Safe Officers for Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20200 NORTHERN is introducing a specialist team to patrol trains and stations in Greater Manchester. The 11 new recruits will be employed by Carlisle Support Services and they will be joining 55 Travel Safe Officers who already work on the Northern network. The additional TSOs will be based at Manchester Victoria and
RMT suspends Alstom strikes to ‘escalate pay battle’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20200 THE RMT union has called off strikes which had been under way at two Alstom maintenance sites in north west England – but only for now. The sites affected are Longsight in Manchester, where Alstom maintains Avanti West Coast Pendolinos, and Chester, which takes care of the Class 175 fleet used
Norfolk’s Berney Arms named Britain’s least used railway station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20200 Credit: ORR Berney Arms in Norfolk was Britain’s least used railway station in the past year, the Office of Rail and Road said. Just 42 passengers used the isolated station between April 2019 and March 2020. This was down 90% on the previous 12 months as the lines serving the station were
Northern’s Last Pacer Train Removed from Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20200 The last of Northern’s 102 Pacer trains has been removed from service. Following the Rail Vehicle Accessibility Regulations of 2010, all passenger trains in Britain had to be accessible to disabled people before 1 January 2020. Pacer trains were given until the end of 2020. Northern removes last Class 142 Pacer train
Avanti West Coast suspends peak restrictions for Christmas travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20200 Peak ticket restrictions will be suspended on Avanti West Coast trains over the festive period, slashing the price of many journeys. Passengers travelling on weekdays with off-peak tickets are usually prohibited from boarding trains before around 9.30am or between 3pm and 7pm. But the operator has announced that this rule will not
Last of Northern’s Pacers departs later than planned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20200 THE last of Northern’s ‘Pacer’ trains, which were built in the 1980s by British Rail to replace ‘first generation’ diesel units on local lines, has been withdrawn almost a year later than had been hoped. The Class 142 unit carried passengers from Kirkby to Manchester Victoria late on Friday afternoon. The
University of Leeds and West Coast Partnership Enter Research Collaboration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20200 “We are at the start of a huge technological revolution on the West Coast Main Line. Within the next few years, trains will be greener and cleaner, passengers will travel in greater comfort, wi-fi will be faster and more reliable and there will be facilities to wirelessly charge mobile phones. “In
High Speed Rail Group: “HS2 Eastern Leg Essential to National Levelling Up Agenda” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20200 The High Speed Rail Group has published a report entitled HS2 Midlands Voices, in which voices from the Midlands say why they think building the full Y-shaped HS2 line is crucial for both the regional and the national economy. A quick overview: HS2 Phase 1 runs from London to Birmingham in
More operators trim their timetables in response to lockdowns Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20200 MORE train operators are planning to reduce their service levels in response to continuing Covid restrictions. Reductions are expected on ScotRail from 13 December, when it is proposing to withdraw around 270 trains a day, or some 10 per cent of the pre-Covid service. Some reductions have already been made, and
Avanti trims West Coast timetable in response to lockdown Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20200 AVANTI West Coast is reducing its timetable between London and Manchester and also London and Birmingham in response to the latest lockdown in England. Some operators have said they will not be reducing their timetables during the November lockdown, but Merseyrail is also reducing the frequency on its Southport line to
Claims that HS2 costs are soaring are ‘baseless’ says DfT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20200 CLAIMS that the final cost of HS2 could be £170 billion have been dismissed by the government. Lord (Tony) Berkeley, who is a veteran critic of the scheme to build high speed lines between London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds has warned that the eventual price could be almost three times as
National lockdown delays Blue Pullman launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20200 A NATIONAL coronavirus lockdown running from November 5 to December 2 has forced Locomotive Services Limited to postpone the launch run of its ‘Blue Pullman’ HST. With a livery harking back to the days of BR’s iconic Blue Pullman, the debut of the train was to have been on November 14,
More cash for trams and light rail in England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20200 ENGLISH tram and light rail systems outside London are getting more financial help, as passenger revenues continue to sag as a result of coronavirus restrictions. The latest award from the Department for Transport is worth up to £67.8 million, bringing the total funding for trams and light rail to more than
UK DfT and Arriva CrossCountry Sign Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20200 The franchisee CrossCountry, which is owned by Arriva, has signed a three-year agreement with the Department for Transport to bring the franchise in line with the Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs). This new contract will begin on Sunday, 18 September and run until October 2023. Thanks to this agreement, CrossCountry will be
HS2 Ltd Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Phase 2b Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20200 HS2 Ltd has launched a public consultation on the suggested design changes to be made to HS2 Phase 2b. The consultation will remain open until 11:45pm on 11 December 2020. The proposed changes include more platforms at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, a new rolling stock depot in Annandale, Scotland, and
HS2 eastern spur to Leeds ‘in doubt’ as Manchester takes the lead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20200 DOUBTS are growing about the future of the eastern branch of HS2 to the East Midlands and Yorkshire, after HS2 and Northern Powerhouse minister Andrew Stephenson said the government was ‘considering the best approach to get the most benefit for Leeds, the North East, and the East Midlands’, while also
Network Rail to work with charities to reduce homelessness Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20200 A NEW initiative to tackle homelessness and end rough sleeping for good has been launched by Network Rail, British Transport Police and the Department for Transport. Network Rail is to work with five charity partners as part of the initiative, entitled Routes out of Homelessness, and there will be various events
Network Rail signals end of the line for diesel trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20200 A NEW report from Network Rail is setting out plans for the future railway, and it reveals that the last diesel trains could be withdrawn or converted to other forms of traction within three decades or less. The report, an ‘interim business case’, sets out the strategy for decarbonising the network.
Monday essay: knowing when to stop Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20200 They are not too happy in Kent, because Eurostar has announced that its trains are not expected to call at Kent’s two international stations at Ashford and Ebbsfleet again before 2022. Sim Harris wonders whether they will ever return. THE reason, says Eurostar, is that it must ‘take action to reduce
HS2 strengthen partnership to help ‘covid generation’ into work Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20200 HS2 is strengthening its partnership with the Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) to provide work experience places and 1:1 mentoring to ensure young people can access professional support. The rail company has been working with SMF for the last five years, though this year HS2 has adapted its traditional summer work
Network Rail urges passengers to plan ahead over Bank Holiday weekend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20200 Network Rail is reminding passengers to plan ahead if they are travelling by rail over the August Bank Holiday weekend as it prepares to carry out 520 projects. While the majority of the network will be open for business as usual, those planning to travel are advised to check in advance
Trips with a difference: 40 years of rail ale rambles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20200 Dave Richardson recalls more than 40 years of connecting railways with beer festivals and brewery visits, organised by former Salisbury area BR manager Gerald Daniels. REAL ale and rail travel somehow go together, especially with heritage railways, which often hold beer festivals at stations or on board trains. Both interests appeal
Zonegreen Extends Staff Safety at Manchester Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20200 Working with main contractor, Stobart Rail, Zonegreen has implemented a replica safety system to the one in the depot’s original 10-road facility. Powered derailers have been fitted to each maintenance road, operated by control panels that workers log onto using personalised datakeys that record their whereabouts. Beacons and klaxons provide
Centuries old viaduct designed by George Stephenson to be restored Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20200 An 180-year-old viaduct designed by railway pioneer George Stephenson is undergoing a multi-million-pound restoration to improve passenger journeys and secure its future for generations to come. The £3.7m Great North Rail Project investment will see the Grade II listed Gauxholme viaduct grit blasted to its bare metal for structural repairs
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. BEN JONES looks at what we’ll be seeing on the rails over the next few years and how it will affect existing trains. If you keep an eye on the
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
Britain’s biggest train fleet transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be
£589 million to kick-start rail upgrades across the North Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 Improvements to rail services in the north of England will get a £589 million kick-start, the government has announced. The cash injection will go towards electrifying the line between Manchester and Leeds, and doubling the number of tracks on the most congested sections in and around Leeds and Huddersfield. The most
Livery Design: Giving the railway the ‘WOW’ factor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 While many transport companies look to external agencies and specialists to develop and maintain their brand and image, some undertake the activity in-house. Virgin Trains was one of the companies that until recently had its own design unit. Steven Knight speaks with creative designer Sam Jessup, whose artistic talents were
Transpennine boost as £589m budget is announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 THE Department for Transport has announced a budget of £589 million to launch work on upgrading the Transpennine main line between Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester. A Northern Transport Acceleration Council is being set up today, which will be ‘dedicated to accelerating vital infrastructure projects and better connecting communities’ in the north
Demir Çağı’na ait elleri bağlı iskelet: İngiltere’de demiryolu kazıları, 2500 … haber by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20200 Telif hakkı HS2 Image caption 2500 yıl önce yaşadığı tahmin edilen bu kişinin öldürülmüş ya da 'infaz edilmiş' olabileceği düşünülüyor İngiltere'nin Buckinghamshire bölgesinde hızlı tren hattı için yapılan kazı çalışmalarında elleri bağlı, yüzükoyun bir iskelet bulundu. İskeletin Demir Çağı'nda; 2000-2500 yıl önce yaşayan bir yetişkin erkeğe ait olduğu ve bu kişinin bir
Network Rail to celebrate 72nd birthday of NHS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20200 STATIONS and bridges will be illuminated by Network Rail tomorrow night as a tribute to the National Health Service, whose 72nd anniversary falls this weekend. The NHS was created by the post-war Labour government and was launched on 5 July 1948, as the first service of its kind anywhere in the
Prime Minister announces £10m for Manchester railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20200 THE Prime Minister has announced that Network Rail is to start the next stage of work to ‘unblock Manchester’s railways’ after being given £10 million in design and development funding. The work will examine options to solve capacity and reliability problems. The DfT said ‘this is the next step in
Monday essay: brave new world Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20200 If there was any remaining doubt about the survival of the established rail franchises that doubt was put to rest by transport secretary Grant Shapps on 24 June. What is not yet confirmed, writes Sim Harris, is the future shape of the passenger railway. WE do have a fairish idea. Keith
Face coverings become mandatory aboard English trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20200 PASSENGERS on trains and trams in England must wear face coverings from today, at the risk of a £100 fine if they fail to comply. The Department for Transport said more than 3,000 extra staff will be on duty to advise and help passengers. Although service levels are being gradually increased to
Borders Rail campaign ‘vindicated’ by HS2 report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20200 CAMPAIGNERS who are calling for the Borders Railway to be completed between Tweedbank, Hawick and Carlisle say they have been ‘vindicated’ by a new report from the High Speed Rail Group for submission to the National Infrastructure Commission, which recommends the completion of the railway on the grounds of ‘economic
Monday essay: the price TfL must pay to survive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20200 WHEN the Transport for London board meets tomorrow, it will be entering a new era, because there will be two special representatives from the Department for Transport at the meeting. Their presence – on video link – is the price TfL and the Mayor of London have had to pay
More cash for trams as systems struggle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20200 TRANSPORT SECRETARY Grant Shapps has responded to calls from city mayors and promised another £29 million to support trams and light rail outside London. His announcement also included a further £254 million to keep bus services running. The Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham had warned that without a further injection
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20200 Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20200 Railway-News: First of all, congratulations on receiving the Notice to Proceed after HS2 got its approval in February. Since the coronavirus pandemic really stated impacting life in the UK in March, can you give us an overview of how the circumstances have affected HS2 so far? HS2 Ltd: Thank you. Notice
Redundant train catering food helps those in need Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20200 FOOD worth £5,000 has been donated by TransPennine Express and supplier Rail Gourmet to organisations which help people in need. The food has become surplus because catering services on board trains have been suspended. The organisations to benefit include The Parkland Hotel in Manchester, which looks after homeless men, and
Monday essay: Keeping your distance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20200 There has to be social distancing on trains, writes Sim Harris. Neither they nor the wider railway system were designed to allow for it indefinitely, but there could be some gleams of hope as well. THE passenger railway industry has an unusual target at the moment – to keep people off
Avanti West Coast introduce social distancing measures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20200 On May 14, nine-car Pendolino No. 390008 passes the Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal with the 10.15 Manchester Piccadilly-Euston train, diverted via Northampton because of engineering work on the direct route via Kilsby Tunnel. Photo: Chris Milner Rail passengers have been told not to turn up at stations without an advance
Tragedy on the West Coast Main Line: Defining moment in level crossing use Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20200 An aerial view of the devastating aftermath of the Hixon level crossing crash on January 6, 1968. The remains of the low-loader still straddle the rail line. The transformer lies beyond the crossing, dislodged by the electric locomotive. PRESS ASSOCIATION In the last part of our mini-series looking back to events
Monday essay: How can operators make a profit now? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20200 Social distancing on trains will come at a price, says Sim Harris. IT has been reported over the last few days that rail timetables could be restored to around two-thirds of the normal pre-pandemic service on 18 May, particularly on urban commuter lines. But even though up to 70 per cent of
7 May: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20200 Tunnel shuttle vehicle numbers fell sharply in April THE effect of lockdowns in Britain and France from later in March has been reflected in the latest statistics of Channel Tunnel traffic. Eurotunnel said 19,682 cars, motorbikes and coaches were carried in April this year, compared with 227,393 in April 2019. Lorry
Download driver’s eye view of Liverpool & Manchester line for free Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20200 Video 125 is releasing a film showing the very first Intercity railway in the world, filmed before the overhead wires went up. The team at Video 125 travel aboard a Northern Rail class 156 Sprinter, starting at Manchester Airport before joining the original L&M route surveyed and built by George Stephenson. “We
North’s rail upgrade ‘must not wait for HS2’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20200 A REPORT from the high speed rail pressure group Greengauge 21 is urging the government to improve railways in the north of England soon, and not to wait until HS2 arrives in the 2040s. The group says important work should be carried out over the next five to ten years, to
Government support for trams criticised by city leaders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20200 FUNDING from the Department for Transport worth £8.6 million over 12 weeks for Tyne & Wear Metro to keep key worker transport running is not enough, according to the man who chairs the North East Joint Transport Committee. The cash is part of a £30 million settlement for light rail and
30 April: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20200 Two railway honours for Captain – sorry – Colonel Tom’s 100th THE war veteran who has raised almost £30 million for the NHS by performing laps of his garden in Bedfordshire using a walking frame has been honoured by two railway namings to celebrate his 100th birthday today. Captain Tom Moore
Government announces funding deal for trams and light rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20200 THE government has confirmed that it will provide funding to support the tram and light rail systems in Sheffield, Manchester, the West Midlands, Nottingham and Tyne & Wear, and says it is ‘working with local authorities to identify what support is needed to allow essential services to continue’. The news comes
23 April: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20200 Transport for London ‘about to run out of money’ THE Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has warned that Transport for London may have to cut back its services still further, because the money will not be available to pay wages for much longer without government support. His appeal has followed similar
Metrolink could be mothballed, Mayor warns Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20200 METRO Mayors in the north west of England are urging the Government to provide emergency funding to local transport systems within ‘days, not weeks’. The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has warned that Metrolink trams in his city are losing more than £5 million a month. Although services have been
From the archive: Princess in waiting Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20200 ‘Received Sept ’35’ said the pencilled note on the back of this truly classic photograph by H. Gordon Tidey in The Railway Magazine’s’ archives. It shows No. 6203 ‘Princess Margaret Rose’ heading the down ’Royal Scot’ at Bushey and picking up an excess of water! The Railway Magazine Archive | April
Cities urge financial bail-out for trams and light rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20200 MAYORS in provincial cities are urging the Government to provide rescue funding for their local rail and tram systems. National Rail franchises let by the Department for Transport were suspended in March in favour of simple no-risk management contracts, while bus companies have been promised up to £397 million to maintain
Monday essay: could the Great Central be used for HS2? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20200 Construction of HS2 is going ahead, after the Government authorised the issuing of Notices to Proceed to the main contractors for Phase 1 between London and Birmingham. But alternatives to the route, or details of it, are still being urged by some transport campaigners. Sim Harris considers the possibilities offered
Tuesday essay: the end of franchising Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20200 The era of risk-taking rail franchises appears to be over. In this week’s essay, Sim Harris tries to predict what will happen now. EVEN before the current emergency and the replacement of all franchises with management contracts for at least six months, transport secretary Grant Shapps had coined a new term
1 April: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20200 Labour publishes ‘shadow rail white paper’ THE Labour Party is reported to be calling for public ownership of the passenger railway to continue after the coronavirus crisis is over, under the title ‘GB Rail’. Its recommendations come in the form of a ‘white paper’, of the type which governments use to
Industrial Locomotives & Railways of Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20200 By Gordon Edgar THE ‘Industrial Locomotives & Railways of…’ series by Gordon Edgar has made fascinating reading, but this latest volume covering Wales may arguably be the best yet. For this book covers the many industries that made Wales famous the world over – namely steel, slate and coal. After a short introduction
Coronavirus: emergency rail timetables Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20200 Updated 08.45 TRAIN operators have started to publish summaries of how they intend to reduce their services from Monday, following the Department for Transport’s announcement today. The aim is to avoid running ‘ghost trains’, as transport secretary Grant Shapps has said, but also to maintain transport links for essential workers. Other forms
Timetables trimmed as travel falls away in virus emergency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20200 Updated 09.00 RAIL timetables are being trimmed in some areas as the demand for commuter services falls, with many people now working from home in response to government advice about coronavirus risks. Tyne & Wear Metro timetables are being reduced from today. Nexus customer service director Huw Lewis said: ‘We are withdrawing
UK Budget: What It Says about Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20200 Manchester-Leeds Leg The current journey time between the two cities is 46–58 minutes. Once Northern Powerhouse Rail is implemented, this would be cut to 25 minutes. Frequency of hourly services will also go up by 50 percent, from four to six. A further leg of the project would connect Liverpool Lime Street
FirstClass Safety & Control: Depot Control System Ardwick Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20200 Our team have successfully commissioned a turnkey Depot Control System at the Siemens Traincare Facility located in Ardwick, Manchester. The system is designed to control depot movements on the 4 new sidings installed by our client, C Spencer, in conjunction with Kilburn Consulting. This is a great example of the collaborative approach we take
9 March: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20200 New tram line opening date announced MANCHESTER Metrolink has announced that its new Trafford Park line will open on 22 March. The £350 million project has added 5.5km of line and six stops to what is already the largest tram system in Britain. The route length will now be 101.5km, with
From the Archive: Railway Personalities: George Dow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20200 In the fifth in our series of railway writers and artists, the life of the great communicator and railway historian supreme is recounted by Robert Humm. George Dow was a man of many parts. Professionally he was a career railwayman for his entire working life, much of it spent in public
The story of railway historian supreme George Dow Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20200 An official portrait of railwayman and author George Dow. The life of the great communicator and railway historian supreme, George Dow, is recounted by Robert Humm. George Dow was a man of many parts. Professionally he was a career railwayman for his entire working life, much of it spent in public relations
UK Government Takes Over Northern Franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20200 Furthermore, the new franchise operator has set up a panel whose members will give on-going advice on how services should be run. Northern leaders from Manchester, Liverpool, Tees Valley and Yorkshire will join this panel. The panel will be led by Richard George, the chairman of the new operator. It
New managing director named for Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20200 NORTHERN has a new managing director, following yesterday’s changeover from Arriva to the Department for Transport’s Operator of Last Resort. The franchise was renationalised after almost two years of poor performance, caused by several factors, and because it was no longer ‘financially sustainable’, according to transport secretary Grant Shapps. The new md
‘No quick fix’ warning as Arriva surrenders Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20200 THE Northern franchise operated by Arriva Trains North passed back into public ownership in the small hours of Sunday morning. The franchise is now being run by the Operator of Last Resort, which is a subsidiary of the Department for Transport. Northern has been terminated after a long period of poor performance
UK Government to Invest £2.5m in CrossCountry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20200 The UK Rail Minister announced a 2.5 million GBP (3 million euros | 3.25 million USD) investment to fund improvements on CrossCountry Trains. Starting in May 2020 some CrossCountry services will run longer trains, amounting to more than 5,000 additional seats each week. By mid-2021 there should be a further 15,000
Government to stop awarding traditional rail franchises Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20200 TRANSPORT secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed that traditional rail franchises based on a profit motive from collecting the ticket revenue, allied with a limited amount of commercial freedom, are about to come to an end. He said the details will be outlined in Keith Williams’ Rail Review, which has been delayed