Top Story: Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20190 The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise, accusing it of “consistently failing”. Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham said Transport Secretary Chris Grayling should terminate the franchise as soon as possible. In a joint statement, they said Northern had “consistently failed”
Manchester and Liverpool mayors call for termination of Northern Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 The mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool have called for Northern Rail to be stripped of its franchise, accusing it of “consistently failing”. Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham said Transport Secretary Chris Grayling should terminate the franchise as soon as possible. In a joint statement, they said Northern had “consistently failed”
Alstom Begins Production of Passenger Locomotives in Kazakhstan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 The Alstom-Transmashholding joint venture EKZ has begun the production of electric passenger locomotives in Kazakhstan. The locomotives in question are of the type Prima M4 ‘KZ4AT’. They form part of a contract that Alstom signed with Kazakhstan Railways for the delivery and maintenance of 302 Prima T8 freight locomotives, type ‘KZ8A’,
Bombardier Derby to build monorail trains for Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20190 THE Bombardier works in Derby has won its first foreign order for almost a decade. The company has been named as preferred bidder to supply the trains for two new monorail lines in Egypt. The lines will connect East Cairo with the New Administrative City and Sixth of October City with Gaza, The
Poll claims most people oppose rail privatisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 A NEW opinion poll has found that fewer than one in three people support proposals for increased competition on the railways. Various groups say that more competing operators would improve the service, with one of the more radical proposals coming from Virgin Group. In a submission to Keith Williams’ Rail Review,
ADB’s largest ever rail loan to support Manila commuter project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20190 PHILIPPINES: In what the organisation says is its ‘largest single infrastructure project financing’, the Asian Development Bank on May 23 agreed a loan worth US$2·75bn for construction of the Malolos – Clark suburban railway. This long-standing scheme has been revived by the current government in Manila under its ‘build, build, build’
Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20190 Sydney Metro North West entered commercial service on Sunday, 26 May. The operator, Metro Trains Sydney, will run the new trains every four minutes during peak times. This volume could be increased in the future, if needed. However, during the first six weeks, the operator will run trains every five minutes
CAF to acquire EuroMaint in €80m deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20190 SWEDEN: CAF has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of rolling stock maintenance company EuroMaint Group from funds advised by private equity firm Orlando Nordics. The deal announced on May 23 is worth around €80m, subject to adjustments at the closing of the transaction which is expected by July 19. CAF said
Rail Industry Impact: How Is Brexit Affecting British Steel? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 British Steel, the company from which Network Rail acquires 95 percent of its steel, has gone into receivership, citing Brexit as one of the major factors. Railway tracks © Network Rail British Steel in the Rail Industry British Steel is one of Network Rail’s biggest suppliers and the main rail supplier for maintenance
CRRC-Bombardier JV Sign Contract for 19 APMs for Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 In March 2018 Bombardier Transportation signed a contract with Singapore’s Land Transport Authority to upgrade the Bukit-Panjang Light Rapid Transit system. CRRC Puzhen Bombardier Transportation Systems Co., Ltd (PBTS), a joint venture established by CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Ltd and Bombardier Transportation, has now signed a contract with Bombardier Transportation for the
Fahma Orders 27 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 The Rhein-Main Verkehrsverbund (RMV) subsidiary Fahma GmbH, which operates the Taunusbahn, has chosen a winner of its Europe-wide tender for 27 fuel cell trains: Alstom. The French rolling stock manufacturer will deliver the Coradia iLint units in time for the timetable change in December 2022. Alstom says this order will
Railway trespass victim backs safety drive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 A LONDON teenager who was seriously injured because he trespassed on the railway has been commended by Network Rail for being brave enough to lend his support to a railway safety drive. Inigo Sweeney-Lynch, 17, is backing Network Rail’s You vs. Train campaign to raise awareness of the risks which trespassers
MOB’s gauge-changing bogies pass test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Montreux-Oberland Bahn is on course to launch its long-planned through-service between Montreux and Interlaken on December 13 2020, following the completion of tests with specially-developed dual-gauge bogies and a gauge-changing facility at the break of gauge in Zweisimmen. Announcing the success of the trials during a demonstration of the equipment
Network Rail Creates New Regional Managing Directors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 UK railway infrastructure manager Network Rail has created new regional managing directors. The purpose behind the move is to have a more passenger-oriented approach. Railway tracks at Acton Grange © Network Rail The new managing directors are for the regions Scotland, Souther, Wales and Western, Eastern, and North West and Central. Andrew
New timetables get first rush hour test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 TIMETABLES have been shaken up following the usual May changeover, and commuters are discovering today whether the new schedules work. All operators are keeping a sharp eye on performance. Although the new timetables started yesterday (Sunday), the real test comes on the first weekday. Many people will remember the serious disruption which
Federal funding for California high speed rail pulled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 USA: The Federal Railroad Administration announced on May 16 that it had terminated a $928·6m 2010 funding agreement with the California High-Speed Rail Authority. This follows a notice of intention to cancel the funding which had been issued by the FRA in March, after newly-elected Governor of California Gavin Newsom announced
Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group, Discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 “I’m told that this is the largest funded programme by value per mile of any European rail system,” says Chris Mariner, CEO of Mecx Group, about Network Rail’s Control Period 6 budget. Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group The company started out with a focus as a technical services provider, with particular expertise
Diversity in the Rail Sector – A Vital Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 Mobility Needs Women Conference – Berlin, Germany On 8 and 9 May the German railway body Allianz pro Schiene held its ‘MINTeinander im digitalen Wandel – Mobilität braucht Frauen‘ conference. Allianz pro Schiene says the transport sector needs more women so that it can reach its full potential, further increase its
HS2 has ‘fundamental flaws’ says Lords committee Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 THE project to build high speed lines linking London with the midlands and north of England needs a ‘major rethink’, according to the Economic Affairs Committee of the House of Lords. The Committee has criticised HS2 on previous occasions, and its latest report casts new doubts on the scheme, which it
RIA at Railtex: Bringing the Rail Industry Together Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 By Katherine Anchorena, Marketing & Events Manager, Railway Industry Association Katherine Anchorena Every two years, the rail industry meets in Birmingham for Railtex, the UK’s leading exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services. The exhibition has been running since 1993, and since the very beginning RIA has been involved as an important partner.
Azuma carries first passengers to Leeds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 A HITACHI Azuma train was due to carry passengers on the East Coast Main Line for the first time today The new Intercity Expresses should have started running last December, but the already postponed launch was further delayed by continuing problems with electromagnetic interference, which affected signalling and safety-critical CCTV systems. The
Eurostar provides guide for travellers with autism Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 EUROPE: Eurostar has launched a virtual guide designed to help passengers with autism have a stress-free journey. The cross-Channel high speed train operator reviewed its travel experience with the Ambitious About Autism charity, which advised that travellers with autism are more comfortable if they have seen information about sights and sounds
HS2 alternatives report is ‘fantasy and fiction’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 THE TaxPayers’ Alliance has published its latest arguments against HS2, saying that there are 28 local and regional transport infrastructure projects that could be funded if the High Speed project was scrapped. Former cabinet minister David Davis is launching the TPA report today, which says the latest evidence suggests the costs
New GWR IETs under fire over lack of buffets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 THE RMT is holding demonstrations today at London, Swansea and Plymouth about the lack of buffets on GWR’s new Intercity Express Trains. Surfers have also been protesting about the simultaneous withdrawal of space to carry surfboards. The last scheduled HST is set to depart from London Paddington this Saturday on the
OEBB Presents Plans for New Lower Inn Valley Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20190 In July 2019 OEBB will hand over its plans for the further development of the new Lower Inn Valley railway to the transport department for the environmental impact assessment. This railway line is the northern feeder route to the Brenner Base Tunnel and forms part of the European TEN-T network
BTP warns ‘trespass will not be tolerated’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20190 British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information following numerous railway trespass incidents on Sunday, May 5 as Flying Scotsman was operating on the national network. During the National Collection-owned locomotive’s journey across the East Midlands, a number of people illegally accessed the tracks near Burton on Trent and Tamworth attempting
Treadmaster Flooring – We’re All Over the Place! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20190 Safety And Style In rail, fire standards are much more stringent than for land- based buildings, but the fundamental principle should always be the same – safety should never be compromised over costs. As of 2018 the New European Rail Fire Standard EN45545-2 is mandatory across the EU and has taken over
Germany Hosts Rail Summit | Focus on Digitalisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20190 On 7 May the German Federal Ministry for Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) hosted a rail summit where it presented an interim report on the ‘Zukunftsbündnis Schiene’ – the partnership between government, business and associations to promote rail. The key topics of the event were digitalisation and the Deutschland-Takt –
Network Rail Awards Crossrail Station Contracts to Hochtief and Graham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20190 United Kingdom – National rail infrastructure manager Network Rail is one of the parties involved in delivering the Crossrail project. As such, it has now announced which companies have won the contracts to construct or upgrade the ticket halls at a number of stops along the route: Southall, Hayes &
Noah’s Train Promoting Modal Shift to Rail Reaches Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20190 The freight train ‘Noah’s Train’ has reached Italy on its journey to promote rail freight transport as a more environmentally friendly option over road. Noah’s Train encourages a modal shift from road to rail for freight in order to reduce the environmental impact of freight © Deutsche Bahn AG / Oliver
Deutsche Bahn Celebrates Europe Day 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20190 On 9 May it is Europe Day, when the European Union celebrates the Schuman Declaration – a statement made by the French foreign minister Robert Schuman on 9 May 1950 proposing to place German and French coal and steel production under a single authority. By creating common interests between European
Feature articles in the May 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Bridging the skills gap News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Suburban standoff in South Africa, Austria and Russia make case for
Uber adds public transport ticketing option Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 USA: Rail and bus tickets for travel in Denver can now been bought using the Uber taxi app. The staggered roll-out of the ticketing option which began on May 2 follows the launch in January of Uber Transit journey planning, which provides Uber users with real-time public transport information for the
SIKA: 20+ Years of Experience in Sealing and Bonding Solutions for Rail Assembly Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 For over 20 years, Sika has been providing rail assembly lines with sealing and bonding solutions for all aspects of the vehicle build. Primerless pre-treatment options are available to fit the needs of a variety of application processes in order to create cost savings and process simplification. Glass Bonding Specific Sikaflex® solutions
What does the CCC Net Zero Report Say about Transport? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has published its Net Zero report, which outlines what the UK can do to stop global warming. © www.siemens.com/press The report focuses on several key areas, such as agriculture, road transport, aviation and shipping, and energy. The Net Zero report states: “The UK should set and vigorously pursue
Rail Delivery Group proposes revival of Strategic Rail Authority Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 Updated 11.00 THE Rail Delivery Group is proposing major reforms for the management of the railways, by creating a new ‘independent national organising body in charge of the whole industry, acting as the glue that binds it together’. Such an idea recalls the former Strategic Rail Authority, which managed the franchising
Direct Rail Link between London and Bordeaux Closer than Ever Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 Plans for a direct rail link between London and Bordeaux, bypassing Paris and avoiding passport checks in the French capital, are progressing well. Once established, it could benefit 1.2 million travellers and bring journey times down to 5 hours by 2022. Eurostar currently operates passenger services between London and continental Europe
RDG proposes arms-length body to oversee UK rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 UK: Greater accountability to rail users and devolved authorities is envisaged under proposals from the Rail Delivery Group published on April 30, along with the establishment of an ‘independent national organising body’ to co-ordinate and oversee the entire rail sector. Unveiling its proposals to the Williams Rail Review, which has been
Skoda to Supply New Restaurant Cars for VR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 Finland – Skoda Trantech has won a contract for the supply of seven new restaurant cars for VR. The contract is worth around 600 million Czech korunas (23.38 million euros / 26.07 million USD). Skoda says these restaurant cars will enter service for the Finnish state-owned operator in 2021–2022. The
Caledonian Sleeper launches new CAF coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: London to Scotland overnight train operator Caledonian Sleeper put the first of its new fleet of CAF coaches into service on April 28. The Mk V vehicles built in northern Spain are initially being used on the Lowlander route from London to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Highlander route between London
Station Access Map aims to facilitate independent travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20190 UK: An ‘Access Map’ has been launched to provide rail users with information about accessibility at stations. This includes whether stations have step free or partial step free access; what facilities are available, including accessible toilets and changing places, and alternative accessible stations. Developed by the Rail Delivery Group, train operators
VR orders double-deck dining cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 FINLAND: National railway VR Group has awarded Škoda Transtech a €24m contract to supply a further seven double-deck dining cars. They are to be to be produced at the Škoda Transportation subsidiary’s Kajaani factory for entry into service on the Helsinki – Turku and Helsinki – Tampere routes in 2021-22. The
Virgin Trains proposes airline model for long-distance rail travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 UK: A complete rethink of the way long-distance rail services in Great Britain are operated forms a key part of Virgin Trains’ submission to the government’s Williams Rail Review of the rail industry. Despite the possibility that Virgin Trains will cease operating rail services in the UK within the next year,
DB Progress on Reducing Rail Freight Noise Pollution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 Rail freight noise pollution is a huge problem for individuals living beside busy rail corridors. In time for International Noise Awareness Day (24 April 2019), Deutsche Bahn has published a progress report outlining how the company is performing with regards to reducing and alleviating noise. Deutsche Bahn says it has
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
Juche Travel: Exploring the mysteries of North Korea Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 18, 20190 JUCHE Travel Services, a UK-based travel agency specialising in tours to North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea), is delighted to announce the return of it’s Grand Rail Tour, departing Sunday, October 27-Wednesday, November 6, 2019 (10 nights in the DPRK + 2 nights on the train). This is a
Transport for the North Chief Executive Visits Hitachi Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 United Kingdom – The chief executive of Transport for the North, Barry White, visited Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility in County Durham. He was interested to learn how Hitachi Rail is investing in the engineers of tomorrow. A Hitachi Rail Class 800 Azuma at Gleneagles © Chris Watt Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility opened
Swiss Railway Infrastructure Projects Progressing Well Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 The Swiss Federal Office of Transport (BAV) has published its progress report on the railway development programmes. It presents updates about important Swiss railway infrastructure projects. Train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel, a major Swiss railway infrastructure project and part of the NRLA © SBB CFF FFS They are: the New
Warri line cleared for passenger operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 NIGERIA: Federal Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi has instructed Nigerian Railway Corp to start full-scale commercial passenger operations on the 1 435 mm gauge Itakpe – Ajaokuta – Warri railway, following a three month trial of free services. The announcement followed his inspection of the railway on April 11. Instructing NRC to publish fares
Track Warning Systems – The perfect solution to increase safety on railway worksites Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 Each railway worksite is different – our flexible and modular automatic track warning systems are approved for service in France and offers you the best solution for a safe worksite. Regular maintenance of the railway track is indispensable to assure safe and punctual train operations. Often it is not possible to get
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
Stagecoach demands ‘full and transparent explanation’ over pensions ruling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 THE decision by the DfT to reject three franchise bids from Stagecoach Group on the grounds that its proposals were ‘non-compliant’ may have triggered a legal battle. Stagecoach was told that its attempts to reduce the risks it would face over staff pensions were unacceptable, and its bids for East Midlands,
Bimode and hydrogen trains as Abellio wins next East Midlands franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport named Abellio as the winner of the next East Midlands passenger franchise on April 10. Formal award is subject to a regulatory standstill period. The contract is due to begin on August 18 2019 and run until at least August 22 2027. The franchisee is to
Feature articles in the April 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Poor reliability hurts freight News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Renfe must become more proactive as competition grows, Trump
Passenger numbers rise on Virgin West Coast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 VIRGIN Trains has reported a rise of almost a third in the number of passengers travelling between London and Glasgow over the past six years. The operator, 49 per cent of which is owned by Stagecoach, eased peak restrictions on Fridays last November. Virgin said nearly 2,000 people are now travelling daily
Sweden to fund international night trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 SWEDEN: Overnight trains connecting Sweden with several international European destinations are to be introduced as part of government proposals to facilitate environmentally-friendly transport. Infrastructure Minister Tomas Eneroth announced on March 31 that the Social Democratic, Centre and Green parties had reached agreement to include a SKr50m framework grant in the spring
Police hunt railway Brexit protestors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 DETECTIVES from British Transport Police are hunting the people who placed track circuit clips on railways in Cambridgeshire and Nottinghamshire in an apparent protest about the government’s handling of Brexit. Notes attached to the clips are reported to have said: ‘We will bring this country to its knees if we don't
Plaque unveiled for Railway Touring Club founder Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 NIGEL Dobbing, the founder of the Railway Touring Company, whose vision pioneered the ‘Great Britain’ steam tours, was remembered with the operation of a memorial train on March 17. Members of Nigel’s family, his friends, colleagues and people, who supported him over the years until his death last October, travelled from
Talgo committed to UK expansion strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: Planning for the development of a rolling stock manufacturing plant in Scotland and a research facility in northern England is continuing ‘at full pace’, Talgo Group President Carlos de Palacio Oriol told Railway Gazette in Madrid on April 1. Pointing out that Talgo’s two Spanish plants at Las Matas and
Eurostar trespasser was unhappy about Brexit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 A MAN who trespassed on a viaduct and held up Eurostar and Southeastern High Speed services, delaying the journeys of at least 7,000 people, was protesting about the way politicians are ‘messing up’ the process of leaving the European Union, a court was told. The viaduct, just outside St Pancras International,
ČD orders push-pull sets and EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: National operator ČD has awarded a consortium of Škoda Transportation and Škoda Vagonka a KC6bn eight-year framework contract for the supply of up to 50 RegioPanter electric multiple-units, with a KC3·6bn firm order for an initial 31, and a separate KC1bn firm order for five three-car sets of
CAF awarded Trenitalia high speed train maintenance contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 ITALY: National operator Trenitalia has awarded CAF Italia a €120m six-year contract for the preventative and corrective maintenance of 59 ETR500 Frecciarossa high speed trainsets. There is an option to extend the contract for a further six years. The maintenance activities will mainly be carried out at Trenitalia’s workshops in Napoli,
Five recommendations in Lewisham detrainment report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20190 UK: The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has published its report into an incident on March 2 2018 when nine Southeastern trains became stranded near Lewisham in London during bad weather and passengers evacuated themselves onto third-rail electrified tracks. The report published on March 25 is separate from an action plan which the
Storm-damaged Welsh line to be closed for months Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20190 A BRANCH line in North Wales will remain closed for months, warned Network Rail, after Storm Gareth had swept across the region. The savage weather damaged track, lineside equipment, embankments, bridges, level crossings and stations between Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog, and it is not yet known when trains will be
‘No clear consensus’ for renationalisation angers RMT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 THE possibility of reviving British Rail appears to have been ruled out by Keith Williams, as he launched the second stage of the consultation which is part of his Rail Review for the DfT. Speaking in London at the Accelerate Rail conference, he said: ‘We asked passengers if changes to ownership
Campaigners urge action on new passenger routes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 REOPENING 33 sections of railway across Britain could bring 500,000 more people within walking distance of a main line station, generating an extra 20 million journeys every year, according to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT). At an estimated overall cost of between £4.76billion and £6.39bn, 343
Edinburgh tram extension gets go-ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20190 COUNCILLORS in Edinburgh have approved plans to build a further section of the city’s tram line from the city centre to Newhaven. A full meeting of Edinburgh City Council gave the green light to the scheme last night, having heard that the cost is likely to be just over £200 million. The
Melbourne airport rail link accord Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Development of the long-planned rail link to Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport is set to move forward following the signing of Heads of Agreement between the federal government and the state of Victoria on March 13. Announced jointly by Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews, the agreement sets out
Virgin Trains in clash with actors’ union Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20190 A COMPETITION to find the next voice for Virgin Trains’ talking toilets has left the actors’ union Equity flushed with anger, because professional voice-over artists will not be used. Virgin Trains says it is seeking ‘real people’ for the job rather than actors, although it has employed Eastenders actor Dean Gaffney
County Donegal tank is back ahead of Foyle VR revival Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 By Hugh Dougherty Former County Donegal Railways Joint Committee 2-6-4T No. 4 Meenglas came home to Derry/Londonderry on January 30. Newly restored Meenglas, back home in a snowy Derry, following its year-long restoration at Whitehead. NIALL MCCAUGHAN/DONEGAL RAILWAY MUSEUM The return follows a £45,000 cosmetic overhaul by Heritage Engineering Ireland (HEI) at Whitehead. The
East West consultation gets thousands of responses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 THE first consultation over which route should be taken by East West Rail between Bedford and Cambridge has attracted thousands of responses. The consultation, which has now closed, attracted more than 3,500 people at eight public events, and also received feedback from thousands more. EWR chief executive Simon Blanchflower said: ‘We are
Italian line reopens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 ITALY: Passenger services on the Ruvo – Corato section of Ferrotramviaria’s 70 km Bari – Barletta line restarted on March 4, having been suspended while the line was upgraded following a head-on collision on July 12 2016 in which 23 people were killed and 54 injured. The work has included 7·8
Green light for East Coast Azumas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20190 THE Office of Rail and Road has approved the use of Hitachi Class 800 Intercity Express sets on the East Coast Main Line, but only between London and Leeds. LNER is ‘delighted’, and hopes to be running some 800s in passenger service by the summer. The news, given to Hitachi Europe in
LNER Azuma Class 800 authorised for passenger service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20190 UK: InterCity East Coast operator LNER has finally received approval for its Class 800 ‘Azuma’ trainsets to enter passenger service on the East Coast Main Line, subject to the completion of final testing. In a letter to manufacturer Hitachi Rail Europe, the Office of Road & Rail has authorised the operation
RENFE seeks ‘pro-active’ international expansion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 SPAIN: RENFE will be adopting an ‘unprecedented and pro-active’ approach to international expansion as its domestic market faces more liberalisation under the EU’s Fourth Railway Package, the Spanish incumbent’s President Isaías Táboas Suárez told the Rail Live trade show in Bilbao on March 6. Suárez highlighted RENFE’s participation in the Haramain
HS2 unveils designs for Old Oak Common interchange Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 HIGH Speed 2 Ltd has revealed the designs for the HS2 Phase 1 station at Old Oak Common, and appointed construction partners for its two London stations. Old Oak Common will have platforms both below and above ground, linked by a ‘light and airy’ concourse, and will eventually have direct services
Union rejects open access proposal as ‘nonsense’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20190 Mick Cash: ‘The idea is bonkers’ THE Adam Smith Institute has called for long-distance franchises to be replaced by open access operators, arguing that fares are lower on open access routes and passengers are happier. The Institute has made similar points before, and its latest report is timed to coincide
Station retail management business to be sold Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20190 ITALY: FS Group has selected Altarea Cogedim as the winning bidder for its Centostazioni Retail business, which manages commercial and advertising activities at Milano Porta Garibaldi, Torino Porta Susa, Padova, Roma Ostiense and Napoli Afragola stations. This includes more than 18 000 m2 of retail space at stations used by more than 70
2018 visitor numbers up as railways report another successful year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20190 LAST Easter’s opening of the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway’s (Gloucs-Warks) extension to Broadway has seen all passenger records tumble for 2018, witnessing a passenger figure increase of more than 40%. Yet the Gloucs-Warks is not alone in reporting passenger growth, and the majority of the railways that responded to The RM’s enquiries
Network Rail launches sale of Cardiff Valley Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20190 EXCLUSIVE Network Rail has launched the process of selling the 137km of Valley Lines routes in south Wales to the Welsh Government. The proposed deal, which has been notified to key people in the railway industry, is the first sale of its kind since Railtrack was created in 1994. When it has gone
Performance is still falling back Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20190 THE punctuality of trains is continuing to worsen, according to new figures released by the Office of Rail and Road. Almost 1 in 20 trains were cancelled or ‘significantly late’ – which means between 30 and 119 minutes behind time at the final destination. The latest statistics cover the third quarter
Rail Delivery Group unveils wide-ranging fares reforms Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20190 MAJOR changes to the basis for rail fares have been suggested by the Rail Delivery Group, in a submission to the Williams Review of the industry. The RDG wants ’preparatory work’ to begin now on a fundamental overhaul of how fares are calculated and charged. It sought the opinions of 20,000 people
Train, tram and Tube operators mark centenary of WWI Armistice Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20180 Photo: TfL. Special preparations are in place across the UK's light and heavy railways to mark 100 years since the end of World War One. Ahead of Remembrance Day, many operators are offering free travel for retired or serving members of the armed forces while others have gone the extra mile
London Underground MD joins Crossrail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20180 Photo: Transport for London. Mark Wild is set to become the new chief executive of Crossrail Ltd. Since June 2016, Mark has been the managing director of London Underground, a role he will return to once the Elizabeth line has opened through central London. Mark joins Crossrail on November 5, initially