Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
Arriva Netherlands Submits Application for Cross-Border Open Access Rail Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20230 Arriva Netherlands has submitted an application to the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) to start operating its first Open Access international train service between Groningen in the North of the Netherlands and Paris, France. This proposal draws on Arriva’s experience operating Open Access night trains between Groningen and Schiphol Airport
RET Metro Line Opens between Rotterdam and Hoek van Holland Strand Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20230 With the last-mile commercial launch of the RET Metro between Rotterdam and the Hoek van Holland Strand station, Alstom has completed the delivery of the computer-based interlocking and integrated control system for the Hoekse Line in the Netherlands. The Hoek van Holland Strand station is the final station of the metro
Stadler to Supply 56 TINA Trams in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 Dutch transport company, HTM has contracted Stadler to supply 56 TINA trams for use in The Hague, the Netherlands from 2026. The contract also includes an option for 44 additional vehicles and marks the first time Stadler has received a tram order from the Netherlands. The TINA tram is completely barrier-free and
NS Orders 60 Double-Decker Civity Units from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20220 CAF has signed a contract with Dutch national operator, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) for 60 double-decker Civity trains. The contract also includes options for further units or the implementation of train versions that can run on cross-border routes. The new trains will be used to expand NS’s current intercity fleet, in addition to
Netherlands: Alstom Demonstrates Fully Autonomous Shunting Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 In partnership with Dutch infrastructure manager, ProRail and Belgian rail freight operator, Lineas, Alstom has demonstrated the highest grade of automation on an autonomous shunting locomotive. This demonstration was completed near Breda in the Netherlands to conclude a series of tests in an ongoing partnership between Alstom, ProRail and Lineas. The project
Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Successful Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets from Stadler will be operating in Belgium end 2023. Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify the trainsets against the requirements applicable in Belgium. The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets are currently in service in Germany
Ricardo Rail Gains Designated Body Status for Irelands Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland. As part of the European Interoperability Directive, Member States are required to publish
Arriva Netherlands Launches Night Train Service to Schiphol Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Arriva Netherlands has announced that it will start operating its first night trains from Maastricht to Schiphol on 16 December. This weekly service will operate on a Friday night through to Saturday morning, connecting Maastricht in the south of the Netherlands with several major cities, as well as with Schiphol Airport. A
Fully Automated Cleaning System with Pick and Place System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 A fully automated cleaning system with pick and place system increases productivity and efficiency. The system no longer has to be loaded and unloaded manually and provides a high positioning accuracy with fewer processing errors. A Dutch manufacturer of molded parts for the automotive and electronics industries, the medical sector and general
Installing ARCOSYSTEM® on Noise Barriers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20220 Some recent installations showed how our GRP elevated cable troughing ARCOSYSTEM® can be securely attached to trackside noise barriers. When it comes to installing cabling alongside railway lines, many practical difficulties can arise – particularly when space is restricted and the cabling system needs to be fixed to trackside furniture. With its
Dutch Railways to Retrofit ViRM Fleet with Siemens Mobility ETCS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Dutch Railways (NS Group N.V), has chosen Siemens Mobility to retrofit 176 of its ViRM trains with the latest ETCS Level 2 technology. Siemens Mobility to retrofit the Dutch National Railways ViRM fleet with ETCS technology © Siemens Mobility This will enable the fleet to operate more efficiently for the remainder of its
Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Cummins Fuel Cell Technology Powers New Zero-Emissions Rail Fleet in Germany Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power and technology leader, is powering the world’s first fleet of hydrogen trains in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany. The Alstom Coradia iLint trains are outfitted with Cummins fuel cell systems and will run on
ÖBB and Siemens Mobility Unveil Next-Gen Nightjet Interiors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) and Siemens Mobility have revealed the interior designs of the next-generation Nightjet sleeping and couchette cars, which focus on improving passenger comfort and privacy. New Nightjet 4-person sleeping compartment © Siemens Mobility The new seven-car Nightjets are made up of two seating cars – a control and multifunction car,
Revolutionary Broom Elements Sweeping the Competition Aside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Nothing beats the element of quality For 20 years now, railway operators across Europe have relied on the advanced technology and unsurpassed durability of Derby Rubber’s unique broom elements to help ensure safety and efficiency across their rail networks. Derby’s extruded, semi-solid bristles are made from a superior rubber compound that lasts
Abellio UK and Nederlandse Spoorwegen Announce Management Buyout Deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) subsidiary, Abellio UK has announced a management buyout deal that will pave the way for a new UK-based company to take over all of Abellio UK’s existing services. These include four of the UK’s rail passenger services – East Midlands, West Midlands, Greater Anglia and Merseyrail – as
‘Tot ziens!’ Dutch Abellio decides to abandon British contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 Dutch transport operator Abellio is leaving Britain, after running trains and buses in this country for almost 20 years. Abellio is the overseas division of Netherlands Railways, which said the withdrawal would allow it to focus on domestic and international train services in the Netherlands. Abellio’s current contracts with the Department for
Alstom to Maintain Locomotive Fleet for DB Cargo Netherlands and Belgium Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract with DB Cargo Belgium and DB Cargo Netherlands to maintain a fleet of 60 DE-6400 locomotives. Contract signing in action. L-R: Ghislain Bartholomé, CEO at DB Cargo Belgium, Frank Strik, Managing Director at Alstom Services Benelux and Nanouke Van’t Riet-Visser, CEO/COO at DB Cargo Netherlands © Alstom This
MRCE Orders 14 Siemens Vectron Multi-System Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20220 Locomotive leasing company Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE) has ordered 14 Vectron MS multi-system locomotives from Siemens Mobility. This order is part of an existing contract between MRCE and Siemens Mobility. Upon delivery, MRCE will have a fleet of 147 Vectron locomotives. MRCE plans to use the locomotives for operations across Europe Albrecht Neumann,
SBB Cargo Orders 20 Vectron Locomotives from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20220 SüdLeasing GmbH has ordered 20 Vectron multisystem locomotives from Siemens Mobility on behalf of SBB Cargo International. The new locomotives will be equipped with Siemens Mobility’s XLoad package, which has been developed to improve traction performance and carry greater trailer loads. With this package, trains on the North-South Corridor will be able
Netherlands: Alstom and NS Unveil New Intercity Next Generation Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 NS’s new Intercity Next Generation (ICNG) train was presented to the public for the first time this weekend when the Dutch national rail operator showcased the Alstom vehicle at Rotterdam Central Station in the Netherlands. The Coradia Stream Intercity Next Generation train © Alstom Alstom is supplying NS with 79 Coradia Stream trains,
£80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 £80 Million Investment Programme Underway at British Steel British Steel has started work on £80 million of investments to enhance its product range and improve operational and environmental performance. The bulk of the investment – £48 million – is financing the installation of a new billet caster at the company’s Scunthorpe site.
14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20220 14th Edition of RailTech Europe is Around the Corner In a few weeks, the European railway sector gathers at RailTech Europe 2022. Taking place at Jaarbeurs Utrecht in the centre of the Netherlands from June 21-23, RailTech Europe is the European meeting place for the railway industry, from infrastructure managers and
Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System In a new strategic partnership, Switchio, a division of the Czech-based Monet+, and Canadian company Enghouse Transportation, a division of Enghouse Systems, have secured a contract to bring contactless EMV payments to public transit in California. The tender was
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
Alstom and ENGIE Sign Partnership to Supply Fuel Cell System for European Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Alstom and ENGIE have signed a partnership agreement, outlining how they will work together to bring a fuel cell system to the European rail freight market. Hydrogen manufacturer ENGIE says it is also working on increasing its renewable hydrogen production capacity to 4GW by 2030. With its aim of managing more
Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik Partner for One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Partnership Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik have agreed to intensify their partnership so that they are able to provide a complete one-stop shop in testing and approval services of new and modernised rail vehicles and infrastructure across European territories. After 10
How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 Power to Passenger Trains: How Hydrogen Can Revolutionise Railway Operations in Europe Hydrogen fuel cells are recognised as one of the keys to a carbon-neutral future, and that future is now. Powering a passenger train with hydrogen. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi novel, but in Europe, this is
Official Opening Expansion of Global HQ Stertil B.V. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 On 3 March the official opening took place of the expansion of the Stertil B.V. facility in Kootstertille, The Netherlands. The opening was performed by the Commissioner to the King for the Frisian Province. Keeping an eye on the future, the global headquarters of the Stertil Group has been expanded considerably
Alstom Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement Worth One Billion Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20220 Alstom signs billion-euro strategic co-operation agreement with KUKE to increase export projects in Poland. Alstom has signed a partnership agreement with Polish export credit agency KUKE worth one billion euros. The French rolling stock manufacturer has done this to facilitate contract executions and secure financing for buyers for international market tenders. Sławomir
Nautiz X41 Rugged Handheld Gets an Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20220 Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, has announced an operating system upgrade to Android 11 for the Nautiz X41 rugged handheld today. The Nautiz X41 is a compact and light-weight rugged handheld, designed for efficient field data collection and communication. In addition to a touchscreen, the Nautiz X41
Trial of Battery-Powered Trains in the Netherlands a Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20220 Last week, Stadler announced it would be trialling battery mode operation on one of its WINK trains in the Netherlands. These tests have now been completed. They were conducted using a modified diesel-electric multiple unit built for Arriva Netherlands. It was able to run on battery power without the use of
Stadler to Trial Battery Mode Operation in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Tests to see whether the Stadler-built Arriva Netherlands trains are able to run in battery mode in the Netherlands. The purpose of the trials is to demonstrate the effectiveness of battery-powered trains for use on non-electrified lines. They will take place using a modified WINK train, using recovered braking energy to
Start with a FLIRT: German Railway Company Choses Stadler Trains for Cross-Border Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20220 Stadler has signed a contract with Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland (start) to deliver 20 FLIRT trains for use on the Maas-Wupper network. Stadler FLIRT train for start. © Stadler The manufacturer will provide extra-long FLIRT cars for the Maas-Wupper-Express, with seven doors on each side to ensure easy and safe entry and exit, as
The Stertil Group Announces the Acquisition of Nussbaum® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 The Stertil Group, part of Citadel Enterprises and located in Kootstertille, the Netherlands, proudly announces the acquisition as from 16th February 2022 of Nussbaum Custom Lifts GmbH and Nussbaum World Lifts GmbH, in Kehl, Germany. This acquisition demonstrates the Stertil Group’s commitment to the continued investment in providing world class vehicle
Belgium: Alstom to Supply Up to 50 Electric Traxx Locomotives to SNCB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 Alstom has been chosen to supply up to 50 of its third-generation electric Traxx locomotives to Belgium’s Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges (SNCB). Traxx locomotives for SNCB © Alstom The locomotives will be used for domestic and international passenger services on electrified – and on occasion high-speed – networks across Belgium, the Netherlands,
Belgium: Alstom to Supply SNCB with 98 Additional M7 Train Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20210 SNCB is exercising a contract option from a framework agreement signed in 2015 (with Bombardier Transportation) to request a further 98 M7 train cars. The original framework agreement was for up to 1,362 M7 train cars. M7 double-decker train © Alstom This current order is worth 268 million euros. So far, SNCB has ordered
Abellio Rail Folds in Germany, Concessions Given to Other Operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 Abellio GmbH, which has been running local and regional rail services in Germany, has been in financial trouble for some time and now its end has come. In September 2021, its parent company, the Dutch state rail operator NS, said it would cease providing financial assistance for Abellio at the end
Stadler EuroDual Locomotive Now Approved in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20210 The Stadler-built EuroDual locomotive has been approved for operations in Austria, a process Swiss-based leasing company European Loc Pool (ELP) was significantly involved in. ELP obtained the approval of the locomotive in Austria based on the 4th railway package (a set of changes to EU regulations aimed at liberalising the rail
Germany Must Speed Up Rail Network Electrification says Transport Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20210 Germany is lagging behind the rest of Europe when it comes to rail network electrification. This is according to non-profit transport alliance Allianz pro Schiene, which has noted that at 61% electrification, Germany is significantly behind other European countries such as Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden, which have achieved between
Automated Freight Train Testing Picks Up Speed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 A joint German-Dutch project to trial the control and remote monitoring of automated freight trains has begun this month. It starts with a one-year run on the Dutch section of the Betuweroute, which connects the port of Rotterdam with the Ruhr area and is dedicated to freight rail. A DB freight train ©
Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Runs in France for the First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20210 Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen train has run in France for the first time. The hydrogen train ran on the tracks of the Centre d’Essais Ferroviaires in Valenciennes. Jean-Baptiste Djebarri, the French Minister Delegate to the Minister of Ecological Transition, and Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, President of Alstom France, attended the event. Alstom’s Coradia iLint
Network Rail to Trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20210 Network Rail has contracted a consortium led by Thales Ground Transportation Systems to develop and trial fibre-optic acoustic sensing (FOAS) technology. The purpose of FOAS is to improve safety and performance on the network. The FOAS technology will also be enriched with data fusion to further improve its ‘listening’ abilities. Network Rail
Alstom Coradia iLint Hydrogen Train Showcased in Sweden for First Time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20210 The first two 100% hydrogen iLint trains entered commercial service in 2018 in Germany, and have already covered more than 100,000 kilometres. To date, 41 trainsets have been ordered in Germany, and successful trials have taken place in Austria and in the Netherlands. In Italy, the operator FNM confirmed an order for
Austrian Federal Railways Orders Additional Night Trains from Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20210 Siemens Mobility and Austrian Federal Railways signed a framework agreement for the delivery of day and night trains in 2018. The first call from this agreement was for 13 Nightjets. These are currently being built by Siemens Mobility in Vienna. The first trains from this set will run services from
Alstom to Equip 50 Vossloh Locomotives with Atlas On-Board Signalling Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20210 The Atlas ETCS Level 2 signalling solution deployed for Vossloh Locomotives is based on the latest Baseline 3 Release 2 standard. For Luxembourg lines, the locomotives will operate under ETCS Level 1 while the Contrôle de vitesse par balises software solution will be deployed on SNCF’s French freight network. For their use in
Arriva Submits First Open Access Rail Application in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20210 Arriva Group is filing an application to operate regional rail open access night services in the Netherlands. This has been made possible thanks to new European legislation. The operating model means the train operator carries all the associated costs and risks with the services, without any government concession. Arriva WINK train test
Alstom Receives Order for 32 Coradia Continental Regional Trains from Hessische Landesbahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 1, 20210 Alstom has received an order from Hessische Landesbahn GmbH (HLB) to supply 32 Coradia Continental electric multiple units. The order is divided into a total of twelve 4-car and 20 5-car trains and has a total value of around 200m euros (243.38m USD). Alstom Coradia Continental for Hessische Landesbahn (HLB) The Coradia Continental
Refinancing Agreement Paves the Way for Eurostar Recovery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 Eurostar has reached a refinancing agreement with its shareholders and banks. The refinancing package of £250m (289.9m euros | 353.9m USD) mainly consists of additional equity and loans from a syndicate of banks guaranteed by the shareholders. Eurostar trains at St Pancras Over the last year, Eurostar has experienced a more severe decline in
Freight Operator Lineas Acquires Independent Rail Partner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20210 The freight operator Lineas has acquired Independent Rail Partner (IRP), a Rotterdam-based operator, in order to strengthen its presence in the Netherlands. Rotterdam is a major freight hub, being a major European freight port. Consequently, Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight company, saw this acquisition as an important step. Lineas has
Abellio reports increasing ScotRail losses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20210 SCOTRAIL operator Abellio has revealed a loss of more than £64 million last year, although lockdowns and travel restrictions had only just started as the financial year ended on 31 March. Even so, Netherlands-owned Abellio said the pandemic had a ‘significant impact’ on its results. The pre-tax loss reported by Abellio was
RegioJet and European Sleeper Partner on Prague–Berlin–Amsterdam–Brussels Night Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 Rail operator RegioJet is partnering with new Dutch start-up European Sleeper to provide night train services connecting Prague, Berlin, Amsterdam and Brussels. Czech operator RegioJet and European Sleeper, a community-based initiative whose business model is to focus wholly on night trains, have plans to offer a new night train service on
Transfesa Logistics Adds New Freight Connection in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20210 Transfesa Logistics says one of the main advantages of the Dourges stop is that part of the train will be empty at this point, meaning it can reload goods to various destinations around Europe. It is also possible that larger compositions are created using units from other companies. Currently 90 percent
RailTech Europe 2021: Registrations Are Open! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20210 RailTech Europe 2021: Registrations Are Open and First Speakers Revealed ProMedia Group opened registration for RailTech Europe 2021 and launched the new website. The first speakers are also public, including Elisabeth Werner, Director Land Transport of DG Move, and ERTMS coordinator Matthias Ruete of the European Commission. The digital edition of
Bombardier to Provide ETCS Baseline 3 Upgrades for 73 Railpool TRAXX Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 18, 20200 Bombardier Transportation will upgrade 73 of its TRAXX locomotives, owned by Railpool, with ETCS Baseline 3. The TRAXX locomotives are of the type MS2 (multi-system AC and DC). The ETCS Baseline 3 standard will deliver the following benefits: increased safety resulting from an improved brake curve model and better information for drivers
Bombardier Hands over 200th TRAXX Locomotive to Railpool Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20200 The 200th TRAXX locomotive is a TRAXX MS2E – the MS stands for multi-system (capable of both AC and DC operations), the 2 stands for second-generation and the E stands for ‘electric’. It is homologated for cross-border operations in seven EU countries: Germany, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Slovakia
Hydrogen Is a Distraction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20200 There is a lot of buzz about hydrogen trains and hydrogen technology at the moment. Hydrogen trains are already in commercial operation in Germany and are being tested in the Netherlands and the UK. And they have their place. However, their contribution to decarbonising transport is tiny and the danger is
Times Microwave Systems Advances European Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20200 Times Microwave Systems Advances Its European Expansion Solidifying a banner year of expansion in Europe, Times Microwave Systems announces a new manufacturing operation in Estonia. This enterprise is a partnership with UK-based sister company Ionix, an Amphenol company that specializes in manufacturing high-performance wiring harnesses and sub-assemblies. Coupled with the recent opening
HÜBNER to Equip Trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20200 The HÜBNER Group can point to four new projects where its new shock-absorbing system for tram front ends will be coming into use: The bus and rail industry supplier will be equipping new trams in Brussels, Warsaw, Dortmund and Dresden with its innovative shock-absorbing system for tram front ends. “Particularly in
Monday essay: Paying the bills Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20200 The latest operator to be threatened by the coronavirus pandemic may be Eurostar. Sim Harris wonders how far our government would help. RAILWAY operators are now in a curious position, but they are not all in the same boat. The franchised TOCs are continuing to provide services as government contractors under the
Hydrogen Train Test Runs Deemed a Success in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20200 The trial runs of the Coradia iLint hydrogen train that have been taking place in the Netherlands have been called a success by the Province of Groningen. Consequently, the province wants to use hydrogen trains for future services in Groningen, including into Germany. The Province of Groningen has published a report
Handheld Appoints New Director of Purchasing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20200 Handheld’s lineup of rugged tablets and PDAs is specifically developed for field workers in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. The Handheld Group is a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, PDAs and tablets. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions
OEBB and Alstom Test Hydrogen Train in Passenger Service in Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20200 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is testing Alstom’s hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, in passenger service during a ten-week test phase that will run until 26 November 2020. This is the first time the hydrogen train is carrying passengers in Austria. The iLint is replacing a diesel multiple unit and will operate
Hydrogen train trial for UK by 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20200 Following the recent announcement of the Government’s intention to remove diesel trains from the network by 2040, KEITH FENDER looks at how Alstom has developed a hydrogen-powered train that will lead to a trial in the UK within two years. In early November, Alstom and the government of the German state
Commission Approves Alstom’s Acquisition of Bombardier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20200 Alstom and Bombardier Transportation currently compete in the following railway sectors: Very high-speed, mainline and urban rolling stock Mainline and urban signalling solutions – both trackside and on-board units The Commission initially has substantial competition concerns in a number of areas. They were: Very high-speed rolling stock: the acquisition would have left the new
ProRail and Alstom to Test ATO on Shunting Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20200 The Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail and French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom will test Automatic Train Operation (ATO) equipment on a Lineas shunting locomotive. Starting in the Netherlands in 2021, this will be the first European test of automated shunting, which is a central development for bringing about a digital railway. A
Keeping Steam on the Network: Tyseley: Shaping the future of Main Line Steam? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20200 As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope talks to Tyseley’s Michael Whitehouse about Vintage Trains’ bid to become an independent train-operating company owned by the general public. ONE year ago The Railway Magazine presented an in-depth look at the strategic vision laid
Tyseley: Shaping the future of main line steam? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20200 Express steam trains working out of Birmingham, hauled by Great Western-designed 4-6-0s such as ‘Castle’ No. 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, is the unique selling point of the Vintage Trains Community Benefit Society. ROBIN COOMBES As the steam railtour market undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in decades, Gary Boyd-Hope
Eurostar Amsterdam to London treaty formally signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20200 THE treaty allowing full customs and security procedures for Eurostar passengers at Amsterdam and Rotterdam has been formally signed, said the Department for Transport. The first demonstration train for invited London-bound guests which avoided the need for a change of train at Brussels ran on 4 February, and at the time
Handheld Announces Major Upgrades to Its Popular Nautiz X2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 About Handheld Handheld Group is a manufacturer and global supplier of rugged mobile computers, handhelds and tablets. Handheld and partners worldwide deliver mobility solutions to businesses within geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. Handheld Group, headquartered in Sweden, has subsidiaries in Finland, the U.K., the
New Trains for Old: From Upminster to Upcycled – Vivarail’s D-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20200 Ben Jones visits Long Marston to find out how redundant District Line trains are being rebuilt to provide cheaper and greener alternatives to brand new multiple units – and how Vivarail is looking to the future with new methods of propulsion. SOMEWHERE deep in rural Warwickshire, a former London Underground ‘D
Stadler Signs ETCS Retrofit Contract with Arriva Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20200 Stadler has signed a contract with Arriva for the retrofit of the ETCS train control solution GUARDIA on some of the operator’s trains. The contract between Arriva Nederland and Stadler states that Stadler will retrofit 36 trains with the European Train Control System GUARDIA. The contract also includes the homologation of
Monday essay: time to cover up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20200 Today is the day that we should all start wearing face coverings on trains, trams, buses and other forms of public transport. Sim Harris has been looking at the new rules. TODAY is the day that we should all start wearing the equivalent of muzzles on trains, trams, buses and other
Germany Not Making the Right Noises on Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20200 In its May infringements package, the European Commission has sent a letter of formal notice to Germany to properly implement EU legislation with regards to the requirements for freight wagon braking equipment. In line with the EU Directive 2016/797, concerning the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Recast
Deutsche Bahn to Resume Rail Services to All Neighbouring Countries as of June Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20200 Given the demand, the ICE Sprinter trains between Berlin and Munich are making a comeback. The first one will run on 2 June, a further one is scheduled to run from 14 June. Departing Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich, passengers will reach central Berlin particularly quickly. Deutsche Bahn is making additional trains
Going the Extra Mile – A White Locomotive to Say Thank You Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20200 Railway-News: To start, could you tell us a little bit about Lineas and where your main areas of operation are? Lineas: Lineas is the largest private rail freight operator in Europe. Our purpose is to convince customers to modal shift their transport from road to rail, thereby improving their own supply chain
Getting Rolling Stock Back on Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20200 Situation ProRail is responsible for the Dutch railway network. Challenge Getting rolling stock back on the track is an accurate and time-consuming process. An annoyance to the rail infrastructure managers as well as for many passengers. Reason enough to closely study the current re-railing process and to look for a quicker, lighter, better
2020 Deadline: EU Exchange and Settlement of Energy Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20200 Development in the railway sector is currently focused on EU deadlines for exchange and settlement of energy in July of 2020. International collaboration within the railway energy sector in Europe promotes this effort to standardise. Train companies work together to compete as a green transportation method into the future. What Each EU
Handheld Introduces Rugged Enterprise Tool for Increased Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20200 Software Utilities and Accessories The Nautiz X41 comes with Handheld’s free mobile device management software. The MaxGo software suite both provides quick application of universal settings to multiple devices, and allows custom application access. Additionally, the Nautiz X41 offers a wide range of Handheld accessories built specifically to enhance enterprise functionality and work efficiency. Availability Nautiz
UK-Europe Rail Cuts 750,000t CO2 per Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20200 The research, produced by Steer on behalf of HS1 Ltd, indicates that once the new Amsterdam and Rotterdam Eurostar services reach their full potential and further international services are added to the portfolio, passengers could make a further 4.9 million international train trips per year. This would save a further
Subway Lifting After Incidents Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20200 Situation Amsterdam-Amstelland Fire Department is part of the safety region Amsterdam-Amstelland and has emerged from the six brigades of Aalsmeer, Amstelveen, Amsterdam, Diemen, Ouder-Amstel and Uithoorn. The corps, consisting of 1,100 people, effectively acts in fires and accidents, but is also prepared for disaster management and the management of large-scale crisis
Industry Insider Week 9 2020 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20200 Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO | Business Rail Baltica Estonia, part of the Rail Baltica Global Project, has appointed Tõnu Grünberg as its CEO. The appointment became effective on 1 March. His background lies in the telecommunications and IT sectors. Read more | Rail Baltica Estonia Appoints Tõnu Grünberg CEO British Stations
Deutsche Bahn Prepares for Coronavirus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20200 Deutsche Bahn Response to Suspected Coronavirus Cases Should the authorities identify a suspected coronavirus case, the relevant part of the train will be sealed off and professionally cleaned and disinfected. The passengers will be informed by train staff to leave their contact details so that the authorities can get in touch
First Hydrogen Train Arrives in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20200 Night-Time Test Drives The night-time test drives will take place between 27 February and 14 March. There will only be test crew on board at the time. DEKRA, a vehicle inspection agency based in Stuttgart, will be involved in these tests as the independent test organisation. The test drives will give ProRail
Rerailing a Metro in a Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20200 Situation The Dutch municipal transportation company GVB provides public transportation in and around Amsterdam. Some 850,000 people use GVB metro, tram or ferry services on a daily basis. The new Amsterdam metro line 52, also known as the North/South line, was opened in 2018. This metro line runs from Amsterdam North under
These Are Europe’s Top 10 Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20200 European Railway Station Index 2020 Winners The top 10 stations are: London St Pancras Zurich Central Station Leipzig Central Station Roma Termini Munich Central Station Hamburg Central Station Berlin Central Station Milan Central Station Moscow Kazansky Frankfurt Central Station European Railway Station Index 2020 Categories To create the index, the Consumer Choice Center looked at Europe’s 50 largest railways stations and ranked them
CERTIFER Group Enters German-Speaking Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20200 About CERTIFER Headquartered in Valenciennes, CERTIFER is a leading global player specialised in railway and urban transportation. Founded in France in 1997, CERTIFER has developed its expertise by providing inspection, certification, test Organisation and testing services in 50 countries all over the world. CERTIFER is a Group of 11 entities worldwide
Eurostar sets its sights on more growth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20200 EUROSTAR chief executive Mike Cooper has told Railnews that he is delighted with the launch of through trains from Amsterdam to London, and is hoping that the next stage of Eurostar’s development will see its route network extended into Germany. A key factor is the proposed merger of Eurostar and Thalys,
First Eurostar leaves Amsterdam for London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20200 THE first Eurostar to run directly from Amsterdam to London has started its journey, as an overture to public services from the Dutch capital starting on 30 April. Trains will also call at Rotterdam from 18 May. Eurostar hopes to increase the two trains a day from Amsterdam to four
Holocaust Memorial Day: 75 years since liberation of Auschwitz camp Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20200 Photo: Keith Fender/The Railway Magazine Today marks Holocaust Memorial Day, 75 years since 27 January 1945, when Soviet troops entered and liberated the Auschwitz death camp. The darkest episode in the history of world railways undoubtedly centres around the role they were forced to play in the transport of civilians to Nazi death
ADIF Becomes 8th Rail Infrastructure Manager to Join Eress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20200 “It is key for ADIF to be ready to face the new challenges that the liberalization of the passenger service will bring up.The deadline set by the EU for the supply and invoicing of energy based on the amount of electricity effectively consumed by each train is fast approaching. Therefore,
Handheld Nautiz X6 Certified on Major Canadian Cellular Carrier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20200 The Nautiz X6 rugged phablet features an 8-core processor, Android 8.0 (Oreo), a built-in u-blox NEO-M8N receiver, a high-speed 2D imager (optional), and 13-megapixel/5-megapixel dual cameras. It’s IP67-rated for waterproof, dust-tight performance, plus a broad operating temperature range. Its 6-inch sunlight-readable capacitive touchscreen is both beautiful and functional, featuring super-hardened
16 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20190 Weekend extra Green light for West Coast franchise NEW assurances by FirstGroup and Trenitalia over competition concerns about the West Coast Partnership franchise have been accepted by the Competition and Markets Authority. The partners have undertaken to cap fares and to maintain cheap Advance fares. The new franchise is due to begin
Eurostar unveils new ‘plastics-free’ train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20190 EUROSTAR is marking its 25th anniversary by unveiling a plastics-free train, on which single-use plastics have been eliminated. The first Eurostar left London Waterloo on 14 November 1994, and since then Eurostar has gained more routes and a new fleet of rolling stock. The train forming the 10:24 departure from London to
Eurostar marks 25th anniversary with first ‘plastic-free’ train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20190 Eurostar is operating a train with no single-use plastics to mark the 25th anniversary of its inaugural service. The 10.24am departure from London to Paris on Thursday will feature wooden cutlery, cans of drinking water, glass wine bottles and paper-based coffee cups. In an interview, Eurostar chief executive Mike Cooper acknowledged
Industry Insider Week 45 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 Serbian State Railway Company Gets €100m Rolling Stock Loan from EBRD | Rolling Stock The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development says it is loaning 100 million euros to Serbia’s state railway company Srbija Voz for the purchase of up to 18 new trains. These will be four-car regional passenger trains
Alstom to Test Coradia iLint in the Netherlands Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20190 Alstom has signed plans for a pilot project test its hydrogen fuel cell train, the Coradia iLint, outside Germany for the first time. The goal is to show that hydrogen fuel cell technology is suitable for zero-emission rail travel on non-electrified lines in the Netherlands. The signing took place at Klimaattop,
BLS Cargo Acquires 25 Siemens Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20190 The Vectron multi-system locomotives will come with all the traction and train control systems necessary for operation in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium. Thanks to the extensive set of country-specific systems, BLS Cargo will be able to consolidate its cross-border operating concepts. A central aspect of these cross-border