Norway: Stadler to Supply Signalling for Bergen Light Rail Expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Stadler has been contracted to supply signalling technology for the expansion of the Bybanen light rail network in Bergen, Norway. The agreement was signed with Bybanen Utbygging, a state-owned development organisation under the Vestland County Council. Contract signing © Stadler The contract covers the design, delivery, and implementation of signalling systems for upcoming extensions
CAF to Deliver 20 M4000 Metro Trains to Oslo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20240 CAF has been awarded a new contract from Sporveien to deliver 20 M4000 metro trains to the city of Oslo in Norway. Specifically, the contract includes the supply of 20 metro trains and their corresponding spare parts, alongside the option to order up to 90 additional units in the future. The initial
Alstom and Skanska Present Report on Oslo-Stockholm Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 5, 20240 Alstom and Skanska have unveiled a new report presenting a proposed plan for a railway connection between Oslo and Stockholm. The ‘New Scandinavian Railway – Oslo-Stockholm’ report emphasises environmentally friendly and cost-effective methods to increase sustainability and minimise reliance on air travel between these major cities. The proposed railway connection also focuses on
Norway: Stadler to Deliver 17 Long-Distance FLIRT Nordic Express Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20230 Norske tog has contracted Stadler to manufacture and deliver 17 FLIRT Nordic Express long-distance trains that will enter service in Norway from 2026. The contract also includes an option for Norske tog to order up to 83 additional vehicles. A visualisation of the new FLIRT Nordic Express © Stadler Production on the new long-distance
RAILPOOL Orders 27 New Traxx AC3 and Traxx DC3 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20230 Rail vehicle leasing company, RAILPOOL has signed a framework contract with Alstom for 27 new Traxx AC3 and Traxx DC3 locomotives, alongside the option for a further 15 locomotives. These locomotives will be used in Poland, Italy, Norway and Sweden and will be manufactured at Alstom’s sites in Kassel, Germany and
Norske Tog Options 25 Additional Coradia Nordic Regional Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 8, 20230 Norske tog has ordered a further 25 Coradia Nordic regional trains from Alstom. Valued at over 230 million EUR (247.18m USD), this is the second order from Alstom’s 1.8 billion EUR (1.93bn USD) framework agreement with the state-owned rail company – the largest procurement contract in Norway’s history. Two Norske tog new Class
Norway: Bane NOR Opens High-Speed Follobanen Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20220 Bane NOR has opened the Follobanen double-track high-speed rail line, which will halve travel times between Oslo and Ski from 22 to 11 minutes. This opening will also reduce travel times between Østfold towns and Oslo and will double train capacity on the route. One of the first trains to run on
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
Alstom to Equip 120 SNCB Locomotives with ETCS Level 2 Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to design, deliver and maintain the latest-generation ETCS level 2 signalling system (Baseline 3) for 120 SNCB HLE18 locomotives currently in commercial service across Belgium, Luxembourg, France and Germany. The system will be supplemented by national functionalities to allow the trains to circulate in Belgium
First EffiShunter 1000 for Trainport Norway Leaves CZ Loko Plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 CZ Loko has dispatched the first of five EffiShunter 1000 locomotives ordered by Trainpoint Norway from its Jihlava plant. Now on its way to Sweden – the 20th country CZ Loko has exported to – the locomotive is scheduled to enter operation early next year. EffiShunter 1000 locomotive for Trainpoint Norway. The four-axle
Alstom’s Trápaga Site to Supply Propulsion for Zefiro Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Alstom has announced that its industrial centre in Trápaga, Spain will manufacture the propulsion system for the new Zefiro Express high-speed trains in Sweden. Sweden’s national operator, SJ contracted Alstom to supply 25 electric high-speed trains in April 2022. This contract is valued at 650 million EUR. The propulsion system for this
Hitachi Rail to Install ERTMS Signalling on Tågab Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Tågåkeriet I Bergslagen AB (Tågab) has contracted Hitachi Rail to install ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) signalling technology on-board trains operating in Sweden and Norway. Hitachi Rail will design and install the ERTMS digital signalling technology to modernise Tågab’s Scandinavian fleet. This upgrade will improve the fleet’s operational efficiency and
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
Strong Digital Technologies for a Unified European Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 The ERA helps overcome challenges by applying digital technology for passengers and freight to achieve a unified European rail network. Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways, highlights the important contribution digital technology can bring to the achievement of a more sustainable European rail system; the ERA
Sweden’s National Rail Operator Orders 25 High-Speed Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Alstom has signed an agreement with Sweden’s national rail operator SJ to supply 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains. The contract, valued at approximately 650 million euros (708.95m USD), includes an option for 15 additional trains. The new trains will effectively be Sweden’s fastest ever, capable of operating at maximum speeds of
Railpool Orders 15 Alstom Traxx Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20220 Rolling stock leasing company Railpool has ordered 15 Traxx locomotives from manufacturer Alstom, bringing its total Traxx fleet to more than 250. The 15 electric locomotives will be deployed in Italy, Norway and Sweden and will be equipped with a diesel engine for last mile capability. In addition to the 15
Alstom Wins Norway’s Largest Rail Procurement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to provide up to 200 Coradia Nordic trains to Norske Tog. Alstom wins landmark contract to deliver up to 200 regional trains in Norway © Alstom This is the largest rail procurement contract in Norway’s history and is valued at more than 1.8 billion euros (2.04bn USD). Alstom
VR FleetCare: Highlights of the Year 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 CEO Kimmo Soini Writes in a Blog about the Most Significant Events of 2021 Kimmo Soini, CEO, VR FleetCare © VR FleetCare We have come a long way as an almost 160-year-old Finnish rolling stock maintenance company. For a few years now, we have been operating as our own company and have reached
Hitachi Rail to Equip Nordic Re-Finance Locomotives with ERTMS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 Hitachi Rail has won a contract with Nordic Re-Finance to equip its Scandinavian fleet with on-board ERTMS and STM (specific transmission module) systems. The diesel-electric locomotives, Class TMe units, operate in Sweden, Norway and Denmark. A Nordic Re-Finance TMe locomotive © Hitachi Rail Hitachi Rail has already started work on this project and hopes
Siemens Mobility to Equip Oslo Metro with CBTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20210 The communications-based train control system will operate at Grade of Automation 2 (GoA2). Real-time data will be captured and transmitted on vehicle position and speed conditions. The new CBTC system will allow the Oslo Metro to decrease the headway of its trains. It will also provide continuous updates on the
Deutsche Bahn Completes First Long-Term, Cross-Border Green Energy Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 Deutsche Bahn (DB) continues to ramp up its green power supply by completing its first cross-border, long-term green electricity contract, known as the cross-border PPA. Hydropower in Norway © Statkraft In a 10-year agreement with the Norwegian state-owned energy company Statkraft, the Mågeli hydropower plant in southern Norway will supply DB with almost
LeadMind Accelerates Diagnostics during Oslo Tram Testing Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 In 2018, CAF won a contract to supply 87 Urbos trams to Sporveien, Oslo’s public transport operator. Now, following some delay due to COVID-19, the first units are in testing and CAF is using its fleet operation and maintenance digital platform LeadMind. Thanks to the platform’s real-time data and advanced analytics
CAF Secures Two New Service Contracts in Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20210 The Swedish national rail transport operator SJ AB has awarded EuroMaint Rail AB, a CAF Group subsidiary, two service contracts totalling over 100m euros (118.65m USD). Euromaint staff at work © CAF / Euromaint The operator selected EuroMaint to provide maintenance services for 12 years for the fleet of trains that run on
Virtek’s New Real-Time Tracking Software Revolutionizes Assembly Tasks on Moving Parts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20210 “Our production site in Kongsberg, Norway has multiple laser projection systems that support complex programs with major international customers. Virtek’s solutions have enabled us to surpass our cost and quality targets. “Additional system upgrades and innovations, such as IRIS 3D and the new Iris ActiveTrack software, are delivering exciting results. In
VR FleetCare’s First Contract from Norway – Modernisation of Eight Couchette Coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 The Cars Will Be Transported to Finland in a Sustainable Manner by Rail The contract covers the transport of six cars from Crailsheim, Germany, and two cars from Oslo, Norway, to Oulu, Finland. First, the cars will arrive at the Oulu depot via Tornio, where most of the work will be
Siemens Mobility to Digitalise Finnentrop Interlocking by End of 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20210 The Finnentrop interlocking controls roughly 60km of railway line. Once Siemens has installed its digital equipment, the section’s entire safety and control technology will be operated digitally from a control centre. Siemens Mobility will cover the full scope of the project, from planning to completion. Deutsche Bahn, the German Railway Industry
Hitachi Rail to Deploy Its ERTMS Level 2 Technology on Sweden’s Malmbanen Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20210 Hitachi Rail is working with Trafikverket to deliver ERTMS to a section of the Malmbanen line as part of Sweden’s efforts to digitalise its railway network. Hitachi Rail will install its ERTMS level 2 signalling system for 140km of the single-track line between Gällivare and Boden. The upgrade will also include
CZ Loko Enters Swedish and Norwegian Markets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20210 The Czech rolling stock manufacturer CZ LOKO has entered the Swedish and Norwegian markets, meaning that its rolling stock will now be present in 20 countries. CZ LOKO EffiShunter 1000 in Trainpoint Norway livery © CZ Loko Norwegian locomotive leasing and maintenance company Trainpoint Norway has purchased the locomotive for operation in the
European Commission Publishes 7th Rail Market Monitoring Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20210 The European Commission has published the seventh monitoring report on the development of the rail market in the European Union, covering data from 2015 to 2018. The data also includes figures from EEA member Norway and former EU member the United Kingdom. Because of the date range of the figures, this
Pandrol Opens New Training Academy in Raismes, France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20200 The Pandrol Academy undertaking was developed in 2020 and involved the expansion of Pandrol’s existing training facilities to develop dedicated outside training areas and classrooms, reception areas, and upgraded offices with improved IT and digital tools. Pandrol is working closely with the railway operators to ensure that the Academy is delivering
Successful Test Runs for Locomotive Equipped with ERTMS in Norway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 16, 20200 In 2021 trains equipped with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Baseline 3 Release 2 will be ready to enter commercial service in Norway. The first locomotive equipped with the system has started undergoing digital test runs, monitored by Bane NOR’s Nyland facility near Oslo. The NSB Di 8 test
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
Siemens Mobility Wins Train Cab Radio Contract in Norway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20200 GSM-R Versus FRMCS FRMCS will be the new standard for global telecommunications in rail and it will replace GSM-R (Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway). The current international wifeless communications standard for railway communications and applications is part of ERTMS and delivers signalling information directly to the train. However, GSM-R
Alstom Data Fusion ETCS Solution Receives Full Certification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20200 Alstom has received full certification of its ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 solution. The solution, which is to be rolled out in Norway, has been certified by Belgorail. Alstom’s solution will use data fusion algorithms by using both satellite navigation and inertial movement to determine train locations and speeds accurately and
Nomad Digital Complete Final Expansion of ISO 45001 Global Certification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20200 “This is a great achievement for Nomad, aligning all our operations and practices to this standard. Our global operations across all regions have been following our fully implemented system, policies and processes for several years now, so it’s nice to finally bolt-on external recognition of this, for each region we
WINDHOFF to Deliver 3-Section Track Laying Train to VGF Frankfurt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20200 Works Vehicle with Electric Drivetrain The special feature of the WINDHOFF vehicles is the electric drivetrain with electric current collector. However, since track installation as a rule is accompanied by the switching off of overhead cables and traction current, works vehicles of this type are typically driven by diesel motors as
Stadler’s Annual Results: 444 Vehicles Delivered in 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20200 Stadler has furthermore invested in new technologies, for which it found customers sooner than expected. These technologies include digitalisation projects, new traction technologies using battery power and hydrogen and a completely new tram model. UK: Greater Anglia The order from Greater Anglia has confronted Stadler with special challenges. The camera system manufactured
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
Industry Insider Week 7 2020 · 6 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20200 Alstom Delivers 130th Tram to Bordeaux | Rolling Stock The city of Bordeaux has received its 130th Citadis tram from Alstom, meaning it now has one of the largest tram fleets in the country. The first Citadis trams began carrying passengers in Bordeaux in 2003. Bordeaux has a tram network measuring
CAF Wins Contracts with VY and HKL in Norway and Finland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20200 CAF has won contracts worth more than 100 million euros in Norway (with VY) and Finland (with Helsingin kaupungin liikennelaitos). CAF Contract with VY In Norway, the Swedish subsidiary of CAF Group, Euromaint, has signed a 9-year contract with VY for the maintenance of the fleet that will run on the Bergen
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,
McKinsey: Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 McKinsey discusses its 2019 report. In September 2019 McKinsey published a report entitled Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative. It describes Australia as “among the most advanced economies globally in effective collaboration between the public and private sectors to deliver transport, energy and social infrastructure. It has also become a leader in private
Industry Insider Week 41 – 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20190 The first new Stadler train for the Merseyrail network in the UK has reached a manufacturing milestone. Following the successful static testing and signing off at Stadler’s factory in Switzerland, the first new train has now been transported to Germany in order to begin dynamic testing. Stadler signed a contract
160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20190 This weekend marks 160 years since the death of Robert Stephenson, one of the greatest railway and civil engineers of all time. Through cutting-edge transport technology, Robert and his father George Stephenson reshaped the Britain of their day. Here are a few facts you may not have known about ‘the
Salini Impregilo to Deliver Vestfold Line Upgrade Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20190 Engineering company Salini Impregilo says it has won its first project in Norway. The contract with Bane NOR is for upgrade works to a 13.6km stretch of railway line between the villages of Nykirke and Barkaker on the Vestfold Line, which connects Drammen with Skien via Tønsberg. The contract is
World rolling stock market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20190 Australia: The UGL Unipart 70:30 JV has been awarded a five-year extension to its contract to maintain Sydney Trains’ fleet of more than 1 050 vehicles. The contract runs for five years from July 1, replacing a two-year extension announced in January. South Australia has awarded Bombardier a contract to supply
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
SJ wins north Norway operating contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 NORWAY: The SJ Norge subsidiary of Sweden’s national passenger operator has been selected for the Lot 2 Nord operating contract, national railway agency Jernbanedirektoratet announced on June 17. The contract covers long-distance passenger services on the Dovrebanen and Nordlandsbanen routes from Oslo to Trinbdheim and Bodø, as well as the Rørosbanen,
Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 22 for 27–31 May 2019: Alstom metro for Lyon Line 2 © Alstom/Mobylette Jaune Infrastructure Sydney Metro Rouse Hill Station © MDRX under licence Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Sydney Metro North West
Stadler Wins Maintenance Contract in Norway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20190 Stadler has won a maintenance contract for more than a hundred trains in Norway. Vy selects Stadler to maintain its fleet of 100 FLIRT trains © Stadler Stadler-Vy Maintenance Contract Details The train operator Vy, previously NSB, has awarded Stadler a maintenance contract for more than 100 FLIRT trains in Norway. These electric multiple
TCCA’s 21st CCW Event Set to Bring the Critical Communications World Together in Kuala Lumpur Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 Critical Communications World (CCW), the leading conference and exhibition dedicated to connecting critical communications professionals, will take place from 18th – 20th June in Kuala Lumpur, hosted by Malaysia’s Sapura Group. Registration for the event is now open. Produced by TCCA, CCW is the leading event for all stakeholders in mission-critical
21 Nations in 8th European TramDriver Championship Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Brussels – On Saturday, 4 May, tram drivers from all over the European continent will come together in the Belgian capital to demonstrate their skills and find out who’s best. The European TramDriver Competition coincides with the 150th anniversary celebrations of Brussels’s tramways on 5 May. A tram in Brussels ©
NSB Group rebrands as Vy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 NORWAY: State-owned train operator NSB Group relaunched as Vy on April 24, bringing its rail, bus and electric car-sharing activities together under a single brand. ‘The name Norwegian State Railways no longer adequately expresses what we do’, explained Chairman Dag Mejdell. ‘The NSB Group operates rail and bus services in Norway
Stadler Wins Contract for Ottawa Trillium Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has won a contract to deliver seven four-car multiple units for Ottawa. Stadler will adapt these trains, based on its FLIRT platform, to the city’s harsh climate. This contract for the Trillium Line trains is Stadler’s second Canadian project. The company is also manufacturing panoramic carriages
Ron Buckley, Britain’s oldest railway photographer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 Chris Milner met centenarian Ron Buckley, a railway photographer with a fascinating past, who took his first railway picture in the 1930s, but also spent more than 40 years employed by both the LMS and BR. Most of us hope for a long and fruitful life and for centenarian Ron Buckley
World rail market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20190 Europe: The European Commission has appointed HaCon and Circle to study options for evolving TAF TSI telematics standards to align with digitalisation initiatives in the logistics sector. Israel: Corys and Elbit Systems are to supply two full and six desktop simulators for the training centre which ISR is building in
Rail Cargo Group locomotive order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20190 AUSTRIA: ÖBB has exercised an option for Siemens Mobility to supply a further 61 Vectron MS electric locomotives for use by Rail Cargo Group on cross-border routes in several countries. The national railway has now placed firm orders for a total of 108 Vecton locomotives within a January 2017 framework agreement