MetroLink Invites Bidders to Participate in Tender for Trains, Tracks and Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20260 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has officially begun the process of inviting prospective bidders to participate in the first stage of the tendering process for the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract forming part of the wider MetroLink programme. An availability Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) contract, the agreement will be
TII Begins Selection Process for First Major Design & Build Contracts for MetroLink Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20260 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has begun the selection process of prospective bidders who have submitted tenders for major civil infrastructure packages for both the M401 and M402 MetroLink contracts. The contracts, which represent a key milestone in the ultimate delivery of the MetroLink programme, encompass the provision of the programme’s heavy
Alstom, FCC, RATP Dev, John Laing & Meridiam Sign MoU for Dublin Metrolink Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20250 Alstom, Meridiam, John Laing, RATP Dev and FCC have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally establish a consortium that will submit a bid for the design, construction, financing, operation and maintenance of Dublin’s MetroLink. The consortium partners will come together to prepare and submit a proposal for the
Greater Manchester to Invest £6 Million into Tram & Tram-Train Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 Plans for a slew of new tram and tram-train connections across Greater Manchester are set to be boosted by an investment of over 6 million GBP, as transport leaders have confirmed a pipeline of ‘rapid transit’ schemes for the future. Funding for the expansion has been signed off by the Bee
TfGM Begins Procurement Process for Metrolink Infrastructure Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for a major infrastructure contract that could be worth up to 1.6 billion GBP over a 12-year period. The contract will support the continued operation and development of the Metrolink network, as well as improvements to rail accessibility across the city
Bee Network: TfGM Begins Next Phase of Metrolink Tram Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 Work will begin next week to upgrade a significant section of Greater Manchester’s Metrolink system, marking the next stage in a 147 million GBP investment programme aimed at maintaining and improving the city-region’s tram network. From Tuesday 3 June until Sunday 10 August, no trams will run through the Piccadilly Gardens
TfGM Begins Procurement for New £1.6 Billion Metrolink Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched the procurement process for the next operating and maintenance contract for Metrolink, the UK’s largest light rail network. The new contract is valued at up to 1.6 billion GBP and will run for up to 11 years. The current contract, held by KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM)
Metrolink Track Replacement Works Underway in Manchester City Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20250 Work to replace tram tracks in Manchester city centre is set to begin as part of the ongoing Metrolink improvements programme. The track replacement forms part of a planned 147 million GBP investment aimed at maintaining and upgrading the network up to 2027. The latest phase of work will take place on
Greater Manchester Seeks PPA to Power Metrolink Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking a long-term green energy agreement to power Metrolink trams, supporting its goal of establishing the UK’s first carbon-neutral transport network through the Bee Network. In line with the network’s shift to green electrification, a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is being pursued. This agreement would
£21.4 Million Investment for Manchester’s Metrolink Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20240 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that a further 21.4 million GBP is being invested in its Metrolink light rail network over the next 12 months. As the UK’s largest light rail network, Metrolink serves 99 stops across 64 miles of track. Since its opening in 1992, more than 700
US: Metrolink Breaks Ground on Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Metrolink has commenced work on its Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project, breaking ground at at the Burbank-Downtown Station in Los Angeles County, California. This project aims to reduce travel times by allowing for increased speeds and more efficient operations as part of the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) programme. Tier 4
US: Metrolink Arrow to Commence Service in San Bernardino County Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and Metrolink are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Arrow service, which is scheduled to start operations on Monday 24 October. The ribbon cutting will take place on Friday 21 October at the historic Redlands – Downtown Station in California. Work on delivering
Last of 27 New Metrolink Trams Delivered to Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Metrolink has announced that all 27 of its new trams have now been delivered in Greater Manchester. This is part of a 72 million GBP investment in the region’s network and the introduction of the franchised Bee Network, which will launch in September 2023. The M5000 trams were produced following a contract
California: Brightline to Build High-Speed Rail Station at Cucamonga Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20220 Rancho Cucamonga City Council and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) have approved the sale of a five-acre portion of jointly-owned property at Cucamonga Station to Brightline West. This sale will allow Brightline West to develop the property and build the first high-speed rail station in the Inland Empire, California,
Draft Environmental Document for Palmdale to Burbank Section of California High-Speed Rail Released Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the draft environmental impact report/environmental impact statement (EIR/EIS) for the Palmdale to Burbank section of the high-speed rail project in Southern California. This follows on from the release of the final (EIR/EIS) for the San Francisco to San Jose section in June. California High-Speed Rail
Metrolink Refurbishes Train Interiors in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Metrolink has put its first refurbished train car into service in California, offering passengers a more comfortable and safe experience. The train car is the first of 50 that will be renovated in the near future to make Metrolink services more a more attractive option in Southern California. The refurbished passenger train
MetroLink Railway to Transform Transport in Dublin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Ireland’s Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, has secured an agreement with the Cabinet to implement the MetroLink rail project in Dublin. The MetroLink line will consist of 19.4 kilometres of fully segregated railway serving 16 stations from the north of Swords to Charlemont in the south. The route will be mostly
Metrolink’s Earthquake Early Warning System Gets Tech Update Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 Metrolink has updated its earthquake early warning system (EEW) to automatically slow down and stop trains when an earthquake occurs. This is an improvement on the original system, trialled in autumn 2021, which simply alerted train operators that an earthquake was happening and that they should begin to slow or stop
UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street in Manchester from property provider Bruntwood. This is HS2’s second major Manchester city centre property acquisition in just over a year, following the purchase of the Store Street site in April 2021. This is preparation for the construction of Manchester’s
UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street in Manchester from property provider Bruntwood. This is HS2’s second major Manchester city centre property acquisition in just over a year, following the purchase of the Store Street site in April 2021. This is preparation for the construction of Manchester’s
ScotRail to cancel trains today as Storm Dudley sweeps in Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Trains in central and southern Scotland will stop running by 16.00 today, because winds of up to 130km/h are predicted. Trains in the Highlands and Far North are unlikely to be affected by Storm Dudley, but the winds will be worst in the central belt and as far north as
Industry Insider Week 46 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 Alstom to Supply 19 Coradia Trains to Baden-Württemberg | Rolling Stock DB Regio, Deutsche Bahn’s regional operator, has ordered 19 EMUs from Alstom, type Coradia Continental. The trains will gradually enter service from December 2022 onwards, in a contract worth 120 million euros. Once delivered, the trains will become the property
First Test Tram on Manchester’s Trafford Park Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20190 “Last week we poured the final bit of concrete, all but marking the end of construction, and this week we’ve undertaken the first tram testing. “This is another significant moment on our journey towards completion, as our focus now turns to the safety critical signalling systems and driver training. “We’ve still got
Manchester Mayor Publishes Vision to Transform Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 1, 20190 “We need a fully integrated transport network that allows people to travel seamlessly between modes with simple, affordable ticketing – and Our Prospectus for Rail underpins the transformational change we need on the local rail network to support growth. This is one of two major milestones in the Our Network
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
24 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 New Network Rail regions launched NEW regions at Network Rail went live today. The five regions are Eastern, North West & Central, Scotland’s Railway, Southern, and Wales and Western, and they will be devolved in turn into a total of 14 routes. Performance has been declining over the past five years.
FRA awards $326m for rail infrastructure works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 USA: More than $326m in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements and Special Transportation Circumstances grant funding for 45 rail infrastructure projects in 29 states has been announced by the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘These investments in inter-city passenger and freight rail will benefit surrounding communities, make grade crossings safer and improve
Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 21 for 20–24 May 2019: Stadler’s Euro Dual Locomotive for ELP © Stadler Rolling Stock Euro Dual Hybrid Locomotive © Stadler Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors Stadler have entered into a contract
Talgo-SYSTRA JV to Refurbish Metrolink Rail Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20190 Metrolink (California) has awarded a contract to refurbish 121 Bombardier rail cars to a Talgo-SYSTRA joint venture. This contract is worth 138.9 million USD (124.74 million euros). The initial order is for 50 rail cars, but the contract also includes an option for a further 71 cars. A Metrolink train in
Metrolink fleet modernisation contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 USA: Southern California Regional Rail Authority has awarded a joint venture of Talgo and Systra a contract worth up to $138·9m for the refurbishment of up to 121 Bombardier BiLevel coaches used on Metrolink commuter services. There is a firm order for the modernisation of an initial 50 coaches, with work
PANTOGRAPH COLLAPSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20190 Metrolink services through Manchester city centre were disrupted around 11.00 on December 19 when the pantograph of tram No. 3010 was severely damaged as it arrived at the Shudehill stop, near Victoria station. An hour later, when this photo was taken, the remains of the pantograph were being secured
Redlands Passenger Rail construction contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20190 USA: Construction work for the 14·5 km Redlands Passenger Rail Project in southern California is on course to start later this year, following the selection of Flatiron Construction Corp as preferred bidder for the $154m main works contract. The $312m Redlands project is being promoted by San Bernadino County Transit Authority. The