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
Hitachi Rail to Develop & Certify New ERTMS STM for Portuguese Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20260 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to both develop and certify a new External ERTMS Specific Transmission Module (STM) for the Portuguese market. The company was selected following a public international tender procedure launched by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP). The STM will be the second Hitachi Rail has developed for the Portuguese market ©
Alstom to Supply 153 Adessia Stream Trains to Comboios de Portugal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20260 Alstom has secured a new contract to supply 153 Adessia Stream trains to Comboios de Portugal (CP), a move which aims to support the overall renewal of Portugal’s rail fleet, as well as the expansion of capacity on a number of key passenger routes. The contract, which has been valued at
How Amorim Cork Solutions Delivers Next-Generation Track Materials for Rail Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20250 How Amorim Cork Solutions is Reinventing Materials Innovation Through the iCork Factory As railway networks evolve to meet the demands of higher capacity, stricter environmental requirements, and tighter maintenance cycles, material engineering has become a decisive factor in track performance. Amorim Cork Solutions, an established leader in cork-rubber technology for rail
Portugal: CP Orders 117 New Trains from Alstom/DST Consortium Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20250 Comboios de Portugal (CP) has ordered 117 new electric multiple unit (EMU) trains from an Alstom/DST consortium, marking the largest acquisition of rolling stock in its history. This order includes 62 units intended for urban or commuter services and 55 units for regional services. The agreement also includes the provision of
Portugal: Agreements Signed for Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20250 Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) has signed the first concession agreement and initial financing tranche for its planned high-speed rail connection between Lisbon and Porto. A 30-year concession contract has been signed between Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) and Avan Norte – Gestão da Ferrovia de Alta Velocidade, a consortium led by LusoLAV.
Hitachi Rail to Upgrade Systems on Lisbon’s Cascais Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20250 Hitachi Rail has been contracted to upgrade telecommunications and passenger information systems on the Cascais Line in Lisbon, Portugal. The work is being carried out for Infraestruturas de Portugal as part of ongoing modernisation efforts. The Cascais Line is one of Lisbon’s busiest commuter routes © Hitachi Rail Hitachi Rail, working with SISINT and
Stadler to Supply 24 Trains for Lisbon Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20240 Stadler has been contracted to deliver 24 new metro trains to Lisbon metro operator, Metropolitano de Lisboa. This contract, valued at 134 million EUR, also includes an option to supply an additional 12 vehicles in the future. Stadler to build 24 trains for Lisbon Metro © Stadler The order includes 24 three-car metro trains
Hitachi Rail to Modernise Lisbon Metro’s Passenger Information System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20240 Hitachi Rail has secured a contract to modernise the Passenger Information System for the Lisbon Metro network. This contract includes the complete overhaul of central systems, the installation of new digital screens at 10 key stations, and the introduction of advanced passenger address systems at all stations across the network. Specifically, Hitachi
FCH2Rail Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train Completes Tests in Portugal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20240 The FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its bimodal hydrogen train on the rail network in Portugal. Between 3 and 6 April, the demonstrator train with hydrogen fuel cells travelled on the Minho Line, making it the first hydrogen train to operate in Portugal. With these tests, the FCH2Rail project obtained authorisation
Portugal: Tender Launched for First Section of Lisbon-Porto High-Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20240 Infraestruturas de Portugal has announced that the international tender for the first portion of the high-speed rail line between Lisbon and Porto is now open. This portion covers 70 kilometres of railway between Porto and Oiã in the Aveiro district. The works have an estimated value of 1.95 billion EUR and will
Portugal: CRRC Delivers Its First Metro Train to Porto Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20230 CRRC has delivered its first metro train to Trindade metro station for use in the city of Porto, Portugal. This marks the debut of the first urban rail vehicle to be exported from China to an EU country. In February 2023, CRRC held a ‘Delivery Ceremony of the First Train’ at the
Portugal: Lisbon Metro Celebrates Tunnel Breakthrough for New Circular Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20230 Lisbon Metro (Metropolitano de Lisboa) has reached a milestone in the construction of the Circular line with the breakthrough of the tunnel between the future Estrela and Santos stations. This achievement marks the end of the excavations for the construction of the Estrela station, which will be situated opposite the Basílica
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
Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the extension of the Metro do Porto yellow line in Porto, Portugal. Alstom will develop and equip the new line with signalling and interlocking technology, which will enable real-time monitoring of the light rail vehicles. The engineering,
ABB to Power More than 300 Stadler Trains in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Stadler Valencia has contracted ABB to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives in Europe with its traction technologies. These orders are valued at approximately 170 million USD and include ABB’s traction converters and motors. The ABB traction technologies will be used on railway networks across Europe in countries such as
Portugal: Alstom Opens New Engineering and Innovation Centre in Maia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Alstom has opened a new engineering and innovation centre in Maia, Porto in Portugal. Alstom opens new Engineering and Innovation centre in Portugal © Alstom The site is 460 square metres in size and includes signalling labs, engineering offices, a warehouse and a component repair area for current projects and clients in Portugal. Initially,
Sustainability Is the Next Challenge in a Complex Rail Scenario Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), explains the complex European railway scenario, taking into account different aspects – from the technical to the cultural one. Digitalisation can help overcome issues, offering an opportunity to improve rail operator efficiency and traveller experience. Digital technology offers travellers
Stadler Signs Contract for 22 Locomotives for ADIF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20190 Stadler says its diesel-electric locomotives are both light and powerful. The diesel engines fulfil all EU norms for safety, emissions (IIIB, ready for level V) and environmental impact. The insulated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) power converter, AC traction motors, the innovative adhesion control system and the high transport capacity combined with
EU: 1.4 Billion Euros for Sustainable Transport Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20190 The European Commission has made 1.4 billion euros (1.55 billion USD) of funding available through its Connecting Europe Facility to support transport projects throughout the EU. It says this investment will help build missing connections in Europe, with a focus on sustainable transport options. 50 million euros is set aside for
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
CAF Group Consortium Wins Jerusalem Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 CAF Group, in a consortium with Saphir, has won the Jerusalem tram project. Jerusalem Light Rail Contract The Jerusalem tram project involves building 27km of new tram lines, 53 stations and a number of depots. The 27km break down as follows: a 6.8km extension to the existing Red Line, which is currently
Electrification goes live in northern Portugal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 PORTUGAL: Prime Minister António Costa and Housing & Infrastructure Minister Pedro Nuno Santos attended ceremonies on July 16 to mark completion of two electrification schemes on routes north of Porto. Both projects are part of the government’s Ferrovia 2020 investment plan. A 14·2 km section of the Porto – Pocinho Douro
CP and EMEF to merge ahead of market opening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 PORTUGAL: The government has approved a €45m capital investment programme for both national operator CP and rolling stock maintenance business EMEF. To be funded from the state budget, the 2019-22 plan approved on June 27 has two parts. The first covers investment of €9m in 2019, primarily to enable EMEF to
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 ©
Rail projects awarded EU funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 EUROPE: A number of rail schemes are included in a €4bn allocation of Cohesion funding for 25 major infrastructure projects in 10 EU member states which was announced by the European Commission on April 2. Czech Republic: €76m for the modernisation of the Praha – Plzeň line, including track renewals, a partial