Bringing a Freight Line Back to Life in Colombia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 Colombia is a country that has seen more than its fair share of political struggles. At the same time it is filled with opportunities, including for the rail sector. Railway lines in the country have fallen into disuse. One company, Holdtrade Atlantico, wants to reinstate a freight railway line in
Mechan Transforms Turntable Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, has reinvented one of its most enduring products, saving depot operators time and money during installation. Mechan’s new turntable for use in rail depots. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has launched a new turntable design, following 18 months’ research and development into ways to overcome common problems with pit
Beyond the Digital Buzzwords Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 The New European Rail Supply Industry’s Vision on Digitalisation By Tommaso Spanevello, Public Affairs Manager, UNIFE In recent years, digitalisation has been advancing at increasing speed across all industrial sectors, public entities and society at large; and the rail sector is no exception. While sometimes perceived as being conservative, the truth is that rail
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 Words: Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became the
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far – Part One: The British Years (1967-71) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 By Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became
We regret the delay to your train… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 For every late train there is a reason. Some are straightforward, others more complex, and each knock-on has an affect around the network, but with each delay comes a cost. Phil Marsh explains the work of the Delay Attribution Board, which adjudicates for the industry on the more complex cases IN
UWC Ships 26 Tank Cars to GATX Rail Vostok Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 United Wagon Company (UWC) has shipped 26 tank cars to GATX Rail Vostok. The subsidiary of GATX Corporation will use these tank cars to transport molasses and vegetable oils. UWC stainless steel tank car for molasses and vegetable oils © UWC UWC says this tank car is a new addition to its product
Stäubli: Strong Connectors for Swissloop Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 Swissloop once again calls upon Stäubli’s performance and know-how. A new round of Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Competition for high-speed transport systems in evacuated tubes will soon take place, following the pre-qualifications that were held in fall last year. The technical concept of the newly formed young Swissloop team from the Zurich
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
Made of Stone: Tunstead Quarry, Derbyshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20190 Construction traffic is the biggest growth area for UK railfreight, with millions of tonnes of material being moved every year – much of it to London and the south-east of England. Ben Jones visits one of the country’s most important locations – Tarmac’s Tunstead Quarry in Derbyshire. Less than three miles
FirstGroup investor war gathers strength Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 THE internal battle in FirstGroup, which operates Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and TransPennine Express, is becoming a war of words between the board and what it sees as a rogue investor. Ahead of an Extraordinary General Meeting later this month, First has launched a determined counter attack on US-based
Record Jack Numbers Boost Mechan Order Book Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, is enjoying record-breaking demand for its flagship lifting jacks, securing orders for more than 160 already this year. Most of the jacks specified so far are being built by the Sheffield-based manufacturer for UK rail depots, although sets will also be heading to France and New
Bombardier TRAXX MS3 Locomotive at Transport Logistic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 At Transport Logistic 2019, which takes place in Munich on 4–7 June, Bombardier Transportation will show off its TRAXX locomotive platform and service solutions. Bombardier TRAXX MS3 locomotive © Bombardier Michael Fahrer, President, Region Central and Eastern Europe and Israel, Bombardier Transportation, said: “We are happy to show visitors Europe’s newest locomotive platform