UK: Great British Railways to Enable 40% Freight Boost by 2040 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20260 The Government has unveiled new plans that aim to utilise the introduction of Great British Railways to back British businesses, strengthen supply chains, and drive economic growth. With a new target to increase rail freight by a minimum of 40% by 2040, the plans form the first milestone towards the Government’s
FRA Proposes Updated Noise Standards to Support US High-Speed Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20260 The U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced plans to modernise federal train noise regulations, with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) proposing changes to support the introduction of higher-speed rail services in the US. The current noise emission standards were developed in the 1970s and focus primarily on engine and
UK: ORR to Lower Risk Fees for Third Parties & Investors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced intentions to lower risk fees for third parties and investors. Fees payable to Network Rail will be cut in order to support wider economic growth. The ORR will lower risk fees for both third parties and investors © Canva Currently, Network Rail charges fees to
ORR Publishes Safe AI Innovation Action Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road has officially published its Safe AI Innovation Action Plan, which aims to set out how the regulator intends to enable the safe adoption of AI within UK rail, as well as England’s strategic road network. One of the first actions set out in the plan
GTR to Enter Public Ownership on Sunday 31 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20260 Starting this Sunday (31 May 2026), GTR will officially become part of the growing list of publicly owned operators providing rail services in Britain. GTR are currently responsible for 1 in 6 passenger rail journeys in Britain, and provide services for hundreds of millions of across the South East each year. GTR
UK: Latest National Timetable Changes to Increase Capacity & Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20260 National rail timetable changes aim to bring increased capacity, improved connectivity and targeted service enhancements across England when they launch on Sunday 17 May. The changes form part of a regular twice-yearly timetable update, and will apply to all eight train operators in public ownership – c2c, Greater Anglia, LNER, Northern,
European Commission Proposes New Rules to Enable Seamless European Train Travel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 The European Commission has proposed a new set of rules that aim to enable seamless travel across Europe. A set of three proposals will simplify planning and booking for regional, long-distance and cross-border travel – particularly for rail journeys involving multiple operators, as well as ensure better protection for rail passengers
FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20260 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register in an attempt to progress the development of solutions, practice modernisation and bolstering of safety for workers and passengers across the rail industry in the United States. The
UK: Great Western Railway Services to Be Nationalised by 2027 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Great Western Railway (GWR) train services will officially be nationalised on 13 December 2026. Currently run by First Group; GWR will become the 11th operator with a government contract to come under public ownership later this year, falling under the newly formed Great
UK Government Rejects Transport Committee ‘Boom and Bust’ Testimony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20260 The UK Government has rejected the premise of an inquiry put forward by the Transport Committee stating that rail investment has been subject to ‘boom and bust’, other than in respect of rolling stock. In its response, the Government has acknowledged that whilst the perception of such cycles is ‘clearly felt
Industry Leaders & Technology Experts Gather at Launch of British Rail’s First Joint AI Action Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the launch of the British rail sector’s first-ever joint AI action plan. The initiative, which aims to harness artificial intelligence to improve reliability, efficiency and passenger experience, was launched during an event at London’s Science Museum on on Tuesday 28 April, which drew attendance from more than
UK: Government Agrees to Provide Further Information on Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20260 The UK Government has stated that it agrees with statements included in the Transport Committee’s recent report on the Railways Bill, and has pledged to provide more information about key documents discussed within. Published in February; the Committee’s report stated that provided legislation supplied ‘only a partial picture of the framework’
European Commission Authorises Continuation of Tender for Lisbon Violet Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20260 The European Commission has officially authorised Metropolitano de Lisboa to move forward with awarding the contract for the construction and design of the Lisbon ‘Violet’ metro line. Permitted following a change by the consortium which avoids any distortion caused by foreign subsidies; Metropolitano de Lisboa, may now award the contract to
Germany: BMV Launches New ERTMS Coordination Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20260 German Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced the launch of the ERTMS Coordination Office, which will seek to ensure that all necessary measures related to the technology are both coordinated and seamlessly implemented. The Office will serve as the central point of contact for all queries related to ERTMS (European
ORR Sets Out Day-to-Day Responsibilities in 2026-27 Business Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Business Plan for 2026-27, setting out its key responsibilities over the course of the next year. The report has been published as the regulator prepares for the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), and aims to highlight the day-to-day responsibilities intended
UK: East West Rail Announces Eight-Week Consultation for Final Railway Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20260 East West Rail has announced a final, eight-week-long consultation that will give communities an opportunity to shape the final design of the new railway linking Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. The consultation, which will run from 14 April to 9 June 2026; will take onboard feedback from the public before
Government Strategy to Expand Tap-and-Go Travel on Buses, Trains and Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20260 A new national transport strategy aims to expand contactless “tap-and-go” travel across buses, trains and trams in England, with plans to give local authorities greater control over integrated transport systems. The strategy, titled Better Connected, includes more than 40 funded measures intended to simplify journeys, improve coordination between transport modes and
UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The UK and Scottish Governments have published foundations for a new agreement setting out plans on how they will work together to exercise rail functions following the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). Agreed upon between Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Scottish ministers; the memorandum of understanding (MoU) marks a milestone
MoU Aims to Deliver Improvements Across Welsh Rail Network Under GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The UK government has published an agreement with Welsh ministers that aims to set out new ways of working under Great British Railways. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which has been agreed between Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates, marks a milestone in
UK: Government to Streamline Delay Repay Process Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20260 New Government plans have been unveiled that aim to simplify the delay repay process, streamlining the overall compensation claim system for delayed trains. A new system will allow passengers to claim Delay Repay directly from wherever they buy their ticket – removing the current need to go through separate operators. The Government
Northern Trains Commits to Extensive Disability Training Following ORR Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has secured commitments from Northern Trains that all staff will receive disability awareness training, as well as a 550,000 GBP package of additional measures. Northern Trains is now working on resolving a number of concerns raised regarding historic failures to provide disability awareness training
Deutsche Bahn to Improve Comfort on Long-Distance Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 27, 20260 Deutsche Bahn and the German federal government have presented a joint programme aimed at improving comfort for passengers on long-distance services, with changes due to take effect during 2026. The initiative forms part of the government’s broader Agenda for Satisfied Customers on the Rails, which focuses on operational improvements across the
London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway Come Under Public Ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 From this Sunday, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will join the growing list of operators owned by the public. The milestone will see two sides of the West Midlands Trains (WMT) business come under public ownership, marking the fourth operator to enter public ownership under the government’s Passenger Railway
Spanish Investigators Identify Broken Rail in Fatal Adamuz Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20260 Spain’s Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes Ferroviarios (CIAF) has reported that a fracture in the running rail was likely present before a high-speed train derailed near Adamuz on 18 January. The incident occurred on the Madrid–Andalusia high-speed corridor. CIAF’s latest report sets out the initial technical findings from on-site inspections and
ATP Completes Federal Environmental Review for Austin Light Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has completed the federal environmental review for Austin Light Rail Phase I, marking the conclusion of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and clearing a required step toward securing federal funding and moving into construction. The project formally entered the NEPA process in January 2024. The
Rail Freight Group Appeals to Government to Amend Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20260 The Rail Freight Group has called on the Government to amend the upcoming Railways Bill 2025 in order to strengthen the independent appeals function for rail freight. Entering the Commons Committee stage this week, the bill will see the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) stripped of its role to award
UK Government Calls for Evidence on Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 The UK Government has called on anybody with either relevant experience or a special interest in the Railways Bill to submit their views in writing to the House of Commons Bill Committee. Evidence provided is set to be used as part of the first Committee meeting to discuss the new Railways
TfGM Launches Consultation on Future of Public Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a public consultation inviting people who live, work, travel, visit or study in Greater Manchester to help shape the future of the city region’s travel network by giving their views on the new GM Transport Strategy 2050, as well as the GM Transport
VIA Rail Canada Presents 3-Year Accessibility Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 On 3 December, VIA Rail Canada marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at its Ottawa Station, presenting its 2026–2029 Accessibility Plan. VIA Rail’s train service © VIA Rail The plan was recently submitted to the Government of Canada and focuses on three main areas: Integrating accessibility from the start of projects: Ensuring
TfGM Unveils 2050 Rail Network Transformation Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has outlined a new framework that aims to transform its rail system over the course of the next thirty years. The new plan, entitled ‘On the Right Track for Growth: A 2050 Vision for the Future of Rail in Greater Manchester’, sets out a roadmap to
Rail Fares Across England to Freeze Until 2027 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20250 Rail fares in England are set to freeze for the first time in 30 years following an official announcement at the upcoming Budget on 26 November 2025. Season, peak and off-return peak ticket prices will remain at their current cost through to March 2027. The move will see fare prices frozen until
UK Rail Industry to Expand Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 The UK rail industry has announced both the expansion of the eligibility criteria and the simplification of the application process for the Disabled Persons Railcard (DPRC). The card, which offers a third off rail travel for cardholders and one accompanying adult, will have its eligibility expanded across two phases in 2026
New Plans to Accelerate Development of High-Speed Rail Across the EU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20250 The European Commission has unveiled a new plan that aims to accelerate the development of high-speed rail across the European Union (EU), offering passengers greatly reduced travel times. The plan is set to build on the trans-European transport network (TEN-T), and cut the duration of a number rail journeys across the
New CPS Report Warns of Potential Risks with Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 A new CPS (Centre for Policy Studies) report has warned of Great British Railways (GBR)’s potential to ‘morph into the ghost of British Rail’ if ministers do not develop a long-term vision for its use. The report, ‘Rail’s Last Chance: A four-point plan to save the railways’ by rail expert and
European Commission Launches Call for Evidence for Passenger Rights Revision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 The European Commission has launched a call from both the general public and stakeholders for evidence on a revision of the Rail Passenger Rights Regulation. The Regulation, which concerns the protection of passengers travelling by rail in the EU, grants passengers a number of rights with regards to travel disruptions during
New Initiative Expands Advance Ticket Availability in Northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20250 A new customer initiative is aiming to expand the availability of advanced train tickets across government owned train operators in the UK. LNER, TransPennine Express and Northern have worked with Network Rail to launch a joint initiative that plans to provide more options to passengers looking to travel across the North
TransLink Introduces Additional Language Pins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20250 Frontline transit workers across the TransLink system have now begun to wear pins indicating the languages they are able to speak in addition to English. The pins, which say ‘hello’ in various languages, are hoped to encourage customers to ask for help in their preferred language. Workers involved currently speak over 40
OIG Report Highlights Key Improvement Areas for Amtrak Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20250 Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a report identifying gaps in the rail operator’s approach to customer service for passengers with disabilities. The audit found that Amtrak lacks an overarching strategy to guide its efforts in this area, with existing initiatives described as fragmented and lacking coordination across departments. According
c2c to Come Into Public Ownership This Sunday Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20250 This coming Sunday (20 July) will see c2c’s rail services come under public ownership, the second transition of its kind to be completed in the United Kingdom following South Western Railway’s move this past May. The move forms part of Government plans to establish Great British Railways, which aims to bring
ORR Rejects Three New West Coast Main Line Service Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has rejected a set of applications from three different companies seeking track access contracts to run services along the West Coast Main Line (WCML). The contracts, which saw each company seek to collaborate with Network Rail, were rejected on the grounds of a lack
RIA Publishes Review 12 Month Review of Labour’s Rail Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20250 The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a Review of the Government’s progress on rail thus far, marking the end of the Labour party’s first 12 months in office since gaining power on 5 July 2024. The report, named ‘One Year of Government – The Railway Industry Association’s Review of UK
New Trial to Offer Safety and Security Across Nottingham Tram Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20250 Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Express Transit (NET) have announced a joint partnership to bring a new, 12-month pilot safety scheme to public transport across Nottinghamshire. Operation Safenet will see the three parties come together to collaborate and share information in order to prevent crime,
Spending Review: Rail Responds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 A number of industry figureheads have offered their takes on the Chancellor’s 2025 Spending Review. The review, which was held yesterday (11 June), saw Chancellor Reeves officially announce funding injections for a number of transport projects throughout the UK, including 15 million GBP for new rail, tram and bus networks across
Chancellor Announces Major Investments into City Region Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 England is set to receive its biggest ever investment into city regional local transport over the next five years in a move labelled by the Chancellor as the ‘Renewal of Britain’. Travellers across the North, Midlands and South West are soon to see major investment into buses, trams and local train
Office of Rail and Road Publishes New Revenue Protection Suggestions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has recommended a series of improvements for the handling of revenue protection within the rail industry, with new suggestions on how to make it more consistent, fair and effective. The suggestions come following a review commissioned by the government which found inconsistencies in approaches
Steube Bill Would Cut WMATA Funding Unless DC Metrorail Is Renamed ‘Trump Train’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20250 U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has introduced legislation that would block federal funding to Washington’s Metro system unless it undergoes a politically charged rebranding, including renaming it the ‘Trump Train.’ Under the Make Autorail Great Again Act, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), would be required to change its name
South Western Railway is Nationalised, Returning to Public Control Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20250 From 25 May, South Western Railway (SWR) services have officially returned to public ownership, marking the first implementation of the government’s rail reform agenda. This transition represents the beginning of a wider strategy to consolidate and restructure the national rail system following nearly three decades of privatised operations. To commemorate this historic
ORR Calls for Better Communication in Rail Passenger Assistance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The UK’s Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called on train operators and station managers to make better use of available data and improve communication methods to enhance the experience of passengers who require assistance when travelling. In a newly published report, the regulator sets out findings from a review
UK: DfT Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age Requirement to 18 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that it has officially lowered the minimum age requirement to become a train driver in the UK by three years, with new jobs and apprenticeship schemes set to launch in December. The decision will see young people aged 18 and over able to gain
Free VIA Rail Travel for Children and Youths Under Canada Strong Pass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Children and young people under the age of 18 will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail this summer when accompanied by a parent, as part of the federal government’s new Canada Strong Pass initiative. The programme was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney’s newly reelected Liberal government and
California High-Speed Rail Outlines Sustainability Initiatives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has presented key developments in its approach to sustainable infrastructure. The project, which is currently under construction between Merced and Bakersfield, forms part of California’s broader efforts to reduce transport-related emissions and promote economic growth. Once operational, the high-speed rail system will run on electricity generated entirely
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
UK Government Launches Oakervee Review into HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 The High Speed 2 project, which would connect London to the North of England via Birmingham, received a blow yesterday (21 August) as the UK government announced it was opening up an independent review “into whether and how to proceed with the […] project”. Douglas Oakervee, a retired engineer who was
From the archive: Last of the Giants – SNCF CC72000 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Late August saw the final regular workings of France’s most powerful diesel locomotives. Ben Jones looks back at their varied career. AFTER the devastation of the Second World War, the railways of France recovered quickly during the 1950s. Electrification was a priority, with most of the major routes
SBB and ÖBB to strengthen overnight services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 EUROPE: Citing a significant increase in demand for international passenger services during the first half of 2019, Swiss Federal Railways announced on August 19 that it intended to strengthen its long-term co-operation with Austria’s ÖBB and expand the provision of both daytime and overnight trains. Suggesting that increased awareness of climate
Industry Insider Week 33 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 33 for 12–16 August 2019: Russia’s Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line | Infrastructure Russia’s busiest airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport, is to get a new railway line. The airport is located
Road-rail shunter delivered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20190 BELARUS: A scrap metal processing company has taken delivery of a TMV-2 road-rail shunter developed by Russian manufacturer Uralvagonzavod. The contract includes commissioning, staff training and maintenance. UVZ has developed the TMV-2 as part of a policy of diversifying its range and with the aim of producing equipment which at least
First/Trenitalia to Operate West Coast Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 First/Trenitalia will run the West Coast Partnership franchise from December 2019 to 2031. The two partners – FirstGroup and Trenitalia – have different areas of expertise. For example, the former is highly familiar with the British rail industry, while Trenitalia is incredibly knowledgeable about high-speed trains. The West Coast Partnership replaces
VIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Harry Potter modelling collection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 Harry Potter continues to captivate one generation after another and now Hornby has created its own little piece of magic for fans. Muggles and magic folk of all ages will love recreating the adventure of travelling on the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross station’s iconic Platform 9¾ to Hogsmeade station… And you can bring your
Northern Takes First Pacer Train Out of Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 UK rail franchise operator Northern has taken its first Pacer ‘train’ – British Rail Class 142 – out of service. The unit in question, 142005, has been in service since 1987 and has completed more than three million miles. On its final journey it carried passengers between Manchester Victoria and
RegioJet to launch Praha – Wien – Budapest service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 EUROPE: Czech open access operator RegioJet has announced plans to launch a long-distance passenger service on the Praha – Wien – Budapest route from June 2020. There would be two trains each way per day, operated as extensions of the Praha – Brno – Wien services which have been running
RegioJet Adds Budapest to Its Destinations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 RegioJet says it will add Budapest, Hungary, to its list of destinations starting in June 2020. Last week RegioJet announced that it was terminating its contract with GKB and instead collaborate with WESTbahn, who will operate all RegioJet services in Austrian territory starting 15 December 2019. This affects RegioJet services that
6 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Second station funding boost for West Midlands TWO stations in the West Midlands which were closed in January 1965 have moved a significant step closer to being reopened, with news of a £10 million grant from the Department for Transport. Darlaston and Willenhall were closed as part of the Beeching cutbacks,
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 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 Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling
Legal row over track safety rule change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 BELGIUM: Infrastructure manager Infrabel said on July 30 that it had been forced to defend itself and changes in its maintenance policy in a case brought before the Brussels Francophone Business Court by freight operator Lineas. Services run by Lineas and other operators had been affected by an unexpected change
Travelling with Confidence: Accessible Travel Policy Guidance Published Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20190 UK: The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its new Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) guidance for train and station operators which it hopes will help older and disabled people travel by rail with more confidence. Carried out between November 2018 and February 2019, the Improved Assisted Travel consultation, which
Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 30 for 22–26 July 2019: Current Westbahn KISS interior © Westbahn Rolling Stock Siemens, Bombardier and DB reach an agreement about the ICE 4 trains © www.siemens.com/press Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4
Accessible travel policy guidance updated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20190 UK: The Office of Rail & Road has published updated guidance designed to enable train and station operators to provide older and disabled people with greater confidence when travelling by rail. The Accessible Travel Policy replaces ORR’s Disabled Persons’ Protection Policy and broadens its scope. Updated requirements include: better staff training
Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport has produced guidelines of how it expects Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services. Engineers help clear overgrown vegetation © Network Rail Lineside Vegetation Management Following the recommendations from an independent review chaired by John Varley, a non-executive director
Minimum access rights include station platforms, court rules Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 AUSTRIA: The use of station platforms is included within the ‘minimum access package’ which EU Directive 2012/34 requires infrastructure managers to make available to all train operators, the European Court of Justice has ruled. This means that charges for the use of platforms must not exceed the cost that is directly
Government sets out strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 A strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside to “protect and enhance” the amount of plants, trees and wildlife alongside Britain’s rail lines has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Ministers expect Network Rail, the government-owned company responsible for managing rail infrastructure, to achieve no net loss of
DB buys Westbahn’s Kiss EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 EUROPE: Deutsche Bahn has signed an agreement to acquire Austrian open access operator Westbahn’s fleet of 17 Stadler Kiss double-deck electric multiple-units. Announcing the deal on July 22, the German national railway said Westbahn’s four-car and six-car units had ‘achieved the highest levels of customer satisfaction’; some of the vehicles are
Industry Insider Week 29 – 11 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 29 for 15–19 July 2019: Refurbished interior of the Class 175 with new carpets and upholstery © Transport for Wales Policy Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Report Shows Progress on
Industry comments on Williams Rail Review Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 UK: Organisations from across the rail sector have responded to Keith Williams’ speech in Bradford on July 16 during which he provided an update on the strategic review of the rail sector which he is undertaking for the government. Rail Delivery Group ‘Businesses, communities and passengers across the country have told us
Study considers how to assess ‘green’ investment in rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 EUROPE: The European Commission has published a study into criteria used to classify railway assets and activities as environmentally sustainable, and to provide insights into potential ‘greenwashing’. This is intended to facilitate the rail sector’s access to ‘green’ bonds, which the Commission believes could be used to finance a significant share
EU to fund Latvian electrification programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 LATVIA: The EU’s Cohesion Fund is to provide €318·5m to support the electrification of the main east–west corridor and the replacement of diesel locomotives. Only around 14% of Latvia’s 1 860 km network is currently electrified, well below the EU average of 55%, with electric traction currently only used for passenger
Industry Insider Week 28 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 28 for 08–12 July 2019: Jazz train for Trenitalia © Railway-News Rolling Stock British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing The first of the
Report Shows Progress on Diversity in Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 DfT: Published on 11 July a report has shown strong progress is being made in boosting the number of apprenticeships in under-represented groups within the transport industry. Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Transport & Rail Sector Diversity The Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce’s (STAT) 3-year progress report shows BAME representation in
Network Rail Launches Track Worker Safety Task Force Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 Following the deaths of two track workers in Wales on 3 July, Network Rail has launched a new track worker safety task force. The new scheme will help improve the safety of employees that work on the railways. Network Rail is funding this initiative with 70 million GBP (78 million
£20 million fund to help disabled rail passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a £20 million fund to boost accessibility, the Department for Transport (DfT) said. Railway station operators will be able to bid for a share of the investment for small-scale improvements such as textured paving, handrails and raising platform heights. Disabled rail passengers will benefit from a
Finnish passenger tendering plan put on hold Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 FINLAND: Recently-appointed Minister of Transport & Communications Sanna Marin has suspended plans to call tenders for the operation of regional passenger services in southern Finland. On June 27 the ministry said that the preparatory process had shown that it would not be possible to proceed as planned. A fair and competitive
From the archive: BRIDGNORTH STATION: Building for the future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Ben Jones visits Bridgnorth to discover how the Severn Valley Railway is investing in new facilities to cope with ever-increasing visitor numbers. BRITAIN’S railways are busier than they’ve ever been, and our world-class heritage lines are no exception. From miniature railways to extensive standard gauge operations such as the Severn Valley
RMT prepares for national rail strike ballot over pensions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 THE first national rail strike for more than 20 years could be looming, as one result of the unresolved dispute over the railway pensions deficit. The RMT said it was now preparing for a national ballot of its members. The union said it had written to transport secretary Chris Grayling, the
Bringing a Freight Line Back to Life in Colombia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 Colombia is a country that has seen more than its fair share of political struggles. At the same time it is filled with opportunities, including for the rail sector. Railway lines in the country have fallen into disuse. One company, Holdtrade Atlantico, wants to reinstate a freight railway line in
FRA awards $326m for rail infrastructure works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 USA: More than $326m in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements and Special Transportation Circumstances grant funding for 45 rail infrastructure projects in 29 states has been announced by the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘These investments in inter-city passenger and freight rail will benefit surrounding communities, make grade crossings safer and improve
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 Words: Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became the
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far – Part One: The British Years (1967-71) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 By Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became
The Network in Transit(ion) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 Global Demand for Transportation is on the Rise Co-authored by: Kyle Connor, IoT and Transportation Industry Principal, at Cisco &Dani Schrakamp, Global Government Market Manager, at Cisco The past year turned out to be a success for the rail industry – outperforming the original projected growth rate, rail traffic grew at 2.9
Industry Insider Week 24 – 7 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 24 for 10–14 June 2019: Bombardier MITRAC solution © Bombardier Transportation Policy ICE 4 train in Germany © Deutsche Bahn AG / Georg Wagner ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Following the
PPP partners to develop Utah freight railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20190 USA: Proposals for the construction of a 160 km freight railway to serve the Uinta Basin region of Utah state are to be taken forward under a public-private partnership, with the aim of starting construction in 2022. The Uinta Basin Railway is being promoted by the Seven County Infrastructure Coalition, which was
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
Passengers prevail over freight in capacity allocation dispute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 SWITZERLAND: The need to provide a minimum level of network capacity for freight operators should not be understood in absolute terms, but instead all relevant interests need to be weighed up, the Federal Administrative Court has ruled in a dispute about train paths. As a result, its says the needs
ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 Following the adoption of the 4th Railway Package in May 2016, the ERA will get new powers starting 16 June 2019, following a three-year transposition period for Member States. The ‘technical pillar’ of the Fourth Railway Package gives the ERA a key role in making sure that European railway legislation
7 June: News in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20190 Frankenstein A second rail union has called for privatisation to be reversed in the wake of a Transport Focus survey of how much passengers trust the railway industry, which left Southern trailing the list. However, the percentage of users who do trust Southern has risen from 17 per cent to
US Supreme Court Rules against the AAR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 In a battle that formally began in the courts in 2011 but that has its roots in the 2008 Passenger Railroad Investment and Improvement Act, the US Supreme Court has sided with Amtrak and against the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Amtrak train © Jerry Huddleston under licence The AAR was seeking
Borne backs early extension of Rhin-Rhône high speed line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 FRANCE: Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne has agreed to ‘look again’ at the timescale for completing the second phase of the LGV Rhin-Rhône high speed line, serving Dijon and Mulhouse. LGV Rhin-Rhône opened with the December 2011 timetable change, covering an initial 140 route-km between Auxonne, east of Dijon, and Petit-Croix, southeast of
Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 21 for 20–24 May 2019: Stadler’s Euro Dual Locomotive for ELP © Stadler Rolling Stock Euro Dual Hybrid Locomotive © Stadler Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors Stadler have entered into a contract
German Centre for Rail Transport Research Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 The German Centre for Rail Transport Research (Deutsches Zentrum für Schienenverkehrsforschung, DZSF) has officially opened in two locations – Dresden and Bonn. The German Centre for Rail Transport Research is located at the EBA, Bonn © Sir James under licenceThe centre will act as a scientific consultant to the Federal Ministry for
Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 On 21 May the European Union Committee from the House of Lords published its report entitled ‘Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport‘. Crossrail is one of the major rail infrastructure projects in the UK © Network Rail The UK rail network connects with the EU at two points: via the Fixed