Malmbanan resignalling to support ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 SWEDEN: Trafikverket has started work on a three-year project to resignal the Malmbanan heavy haul line between Boden and Riksgränsen with digital interlockings and ETCS at an estimated cost of SKr3bn. According to the infrastructure manager, most of the existing interlockings on the iron ore corridor are more than 50 years
‘S160’ named in honour of D-Day heroes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 EX-United States Army Transport Corps ‘S160’ 2-8-0 No. 2253 has been named Omaha in honour of the British and Allied servicemen that took part in the D-Day landings 75 years ago. The Baldwin-built locomotive is currently in the final stages of overhaul at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and received its new
ERTMS Level 2 Becomes Operational on High-Speed Line in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 ERTMS Level 2 in Spain: With Adif and the Spanish Railway Safety Agency completing their extensive testing of Alstom’s Atlas ERTMS Level 2 solution, the train control system has now become operational on the 163km stretch between Valladolid and León on the Madrid-León high-speed line. Talgo 350 high-speed trains for Renfe
Williams reiterates call for UK franchising changes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 UK: Greater accountability and a clear customer focus are the principal requirements for reform of the UK rail sector, according to Keith Williams, the independent chairman of the rail review established by Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling in the wake of the May 2018 timetable change debacle. Ahead of
16 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 ORR warns industry it must ‘refocus’ efforts on safety THE Office of Rail and Road has warned that the rate of improvement in railway safety is showing signs of slowing down. In its Annual Report on Health & Safety, published today, it points to recent deaths of workers on the railway,
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
Modern plates and totems shine at Stafford railwayana auction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 The second Stafford Railwayana Auction of 2019 took place on July 6, with the top price achieved going to the ‘Western’ nameplate and cabside set from D1001 Western Pathfinder – setting a new record for the class at £15,500. Modern traction nameplates continue to shine, with Class 47 No. 47593
Stadler to Supply 80 TRAMLINK Trams to Milan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 Milan: Stadler is to supply Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) with up to 80 of its TRAMLINK trams. A Stadler TRAMLINK tram for Gmunden, Austria © Stadler Having submitted the winning bid, Stadler and ATM will sign a six-year framework agreement after the objection period comes to a close. The losing bidders have
The death of Sir Nigel Gresley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 The death of Sir Nigel Gresley at Hertford on April 5, deprives the railway mechanical engineering profession of one of its most distinguished personalities, and one whose career has no parallel in the locomotive history of this country. For nearly 30 years he held the chief executive position on the
Wales: 60 New Jobs as Part of 5 Billion Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 Transport for Wales says it is creating sixty new jobs as part of its 5 billion GBP (5.56 billion euros | 6.27 billion USD) investment programme. Transport for Wales wishes to upgrade the entire Wales and Borders network. A key area of the plans is the South Wales Metro. This
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
RegioJet to strengthen overnight trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 EUROPE: RegioJet has bought 18 couchette cars from Deutsche Bahn, which it intends to use to lengthen its night trains on the Praha – Košice route to up to 18 vehicles with a capacity of up to 1 000 passengers per train. The fleet expansion follows a successful bond issue in June
Churnet Valley’s ‘S160’ steps in to cover Dartmouth steam shortage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 CHURNET Valley Railway-based ‘S160’ No. 6046 has followed in the tracks of its Batt Holden Ltd stablemate No. 5197 by going on hire to the Dartmouth Steam Railway in May. The 2-8-0, seen here at Waterside with the 14.15 service from Paignton to Kingswear on May 30, was brought in to cover a
Train test: Overnight sensation? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 Caledonian Sleeper’s new Mk5 stock has rarely been out of the headlines since it was introduced. Ben Jones takes a ride on this new generation of Spanish-built overnight stock to see if it delivers on its promises of a quality hotel experience. Having been in decline for decades, killed off by
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
DB Regio awarded E-Netz Mainfranken operating contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 GERMANY: Incumbent DB Regio has been awarded the E-Netz Mainfranken passenger train operating contract following a European tender conducted by Bayern railway agency BEG, Rhein-Main transport authority RMV and Baden-Württemberg’s Ministry of Transport. The contract running for six years from December 2021 covers the operation of around 4·35 million train-km/year using
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
Austrian Zillertalbahn engine to visit Welshpool for 2 years! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20190 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal is seen at the Zillertalbahn during testing following overhaul. WLLR A narrow gauge steam locomotive from Austria is to go on hire to the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway (WLLR) for two years. The Zillertalbahn’s newly overhauled U-class 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal is expected to star in the
BREAKING NEWS: Austrian Zillertalbahn engine to visit Welshpool for 2 years! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20190 A narrow gauge steam locomotive from Austria is to go on hire to the Welshpool & Llanfair Railway (WLLR) for two years. The Zillertalbahn’s newly overhauled U-class 0-6-2T No. 2 Zillertal is expected to star in the mid Wales 2ft 6in gauge line’s August 30-September 1 steam gala. The Krauss-built
Swanage Railway launches £350,000 ‘T3’ restoration appeal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20190 DORSET’S Swanage Railway has launched a £350,000 appeal to return London & South Western Railway (LSWR) ‘T3’ 4-4-0 No. 563 to full working order. The 563 Locomotive Group, under the umbrella of the Swanage Railway Trust, hopes to raise the money in a suitable time window to allow the 1893-built former National
Double-headed ‘Manors’ help WSR mark 40 years of steaming to Bishops Lydeard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20190 A FOURTEEN-coach train hauled by a pair of Collett ‘Manor’ 4-6-0s was the undoubted highlight of the West Somerset Railway’s 40th Anniversary gala on June 8-9. The event celebrated four decades since the ‘Wizzer’ returned steam to Bishops Lydeard on June 9, 1979, and was a strong illustration that the worst
Heritage profile: The Wensleydale Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20190 Running through some of the best scenery North Yorkshire offers, the Wensleydale Railway is a relative newcomer to the heritage and tourist railway sector. Graeme Pickering finds out more about its growth and expansion plans. A train ride is undoubtedly the main highlight of a trip to a heritage line, but
Point machine built for winter on the steppe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20190 KAZAKHSTAN: In co-operation with national railway KTZ, the KazElektroPrivod equally-owned joint venture of Alstom and SOP Trade has completed a six-month test of a P80 point machine on a turnout designed by Prommashkomplekt and installed at Shiderty station. The locally-manufactured P80 has a design life of 20 years and is suitable
Fertiliser producer orders stainless steel tank wagons Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 RUSSIA: United Wagon Co’s TikhvinChemMash plant is supplying fertiliser producer PhosAgro’s Apatit business with 87 chemical wagons with stainless steel tanks. The Type 15-6900-01 design has 25 tonne axleload bogies and a capacity of 54·5 m3 or 76·5 tonnes, up to 8·5 tonnes more than older designs. The stainless steel tanks
Harsco Rail Partners with Möser Maschinenbau to Launch UK-Based Grinding Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 There’s a new weapon in the UK rail industry’s armour to keep tracks in good condition and provide passengers with a smooth, reliable journey. Railway equipment manufacturer and track maintenance company Harsco Rail has entered into a partnership with railway equipment manufacturer Möser Maschinenbau, which includes the distribution of road/rail grinding
Return of the Brighton Belle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 Restoring a 1930s all-electric Pullman train for use on the mainline is a project where the 5BEL Trust has faced and overcome numerous challenges. With the luxury train now being prepared for testing, Andy Coward brings us up-to-date with this ambitious restoration. Work on the restoration of four ‘Brighton Belle’ coaches
Mobile Rail Welding Systems Supra Multiflex and Supra Roadflex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 For mobile welding of continuous welded rails, these machines are normally integrated into an autonomously operating rail welding system. These systems are equipped with diesel-generator set, hydraulic unit, cooling unit and lifting device. Supra Multiflex Container-Based Rail Welding System Container-based rail welding systems are especially suitable for welding continuous welded rails directly
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
Ikea furnishing for BDZ sleeping cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 BULGARIA: As part of its onboard advertising programme, national operator BDZ has worked with furniture and household goods company Ikea to fit sleeping cars with ‘colourful accessories giving the compartments home comforts and an additional summer mood’. The cars with Ikea furnishings are now operating on services from the capital Sofia
PKP Intercity selects Stadler to supply EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 POLAND: PKP Intercity has selected Stadler as preferred bidder for a contract to supply 12 eight-car 160 km/h Flirt electric multiple-units and maintain them for 15 years. Formal award of the contract announced on July 11 is subject to the standard 10-day regulatory standstill period. The EMUs are intended for use on
DfT concedes that franchising is reaching the end of the line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 A NEW and much reduced rail franchising schedule published by the Department for Transport appears to concede that franchising in its present form is coming to an end. In past years, the schedule, first produced in 2013, showed timelines for all present and future franchises, together with the dates when ITTs,
Stadler Wins Tender for 12 FLIRT Trains in Poland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 Stadler says it has won a tender for the supply of 12 electric multiple units for PKP Intercity’s long-distance routes. A Stadler FLIRT 3 for PKP Intercity in Poland © Jakub Murat under licence Competitors who did not submit the winning bid now have a ten-day appeals period. Following this period, Stadler
DfT: 150 Million GBP for Gatwick Airport Station Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced upcoming renovation works to Gatwick Airport train station. It says it will make 150 million GBP (167 million euros | 188 million USD) available for the works. The funds will go towards upgrades such as 5 new lifts, 8 escalators and widening
‘P2’ construction makes progress behind the scenes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 THINGS may appear to have gone quiet in Darlington, but the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) continues to make what it described as “a lot of essential but relatively unspectacular” progress on the construction of new-build Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales. The £181,000 order for the Mikado’s motion
Preservation focus: Forgotten gems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 Mark Smithers considers several important examples of narrow gauge and industrial steam locomotives which are not currently in the forefront of public attention. One of the more sobering aspects of the current domestic heritage railway scene is the large number of historic steam locomotives that can for one or more reasons
Humphrey Platts, the railway photographer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 Nick Pigott meets Humphrey Platts, who began photographing trains just after the Second World War, capturing a fascinating transitional period on the railways. It is rare these days to come across a ‘Big Four’ cameraman whose work has not been published widely in books or magazines. Such a photographer is 90-year-old
Iowa Northern Railway orders integrated PTC package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 USA: Iowa Northern Railway has awarded Wabtec a contract to provide integrated I-ETMS Positive Train Control, LDRS-V digital video recording and data transfer and analytics capabilities across its entire locomotive fleet by late 2020. The order announced on July 10 is the first such contract won by Wabtec since its
Alstom Training at Ajman University a Success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 UAE: In February this year Ajman University (AU) and Alstom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster mutual exchange. As part of the agreement Alstom said it would provide technical training to students. Alstom has now provided an update, saying it has delivered training to 15 students to date. Applied skills:
Open tube train doors incident may have been caused by stress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20190 A COMBINATION of fatigue and low blood sugar may have been behind the failure of an Underground train driver to make sure all the doors were closed before he left a station. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has also said poor training could have been another factor. The incident happened on 1
SBB halts court battle with BLS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Swiss Federal Railways has asked the Federal Administrative Court to suspend its appeal lodged in July 2018 against the decision by the Federal Office of Transport to allocate two routes in the national long-distance passenger service concession to BLS. The Bern – Biel and Bern – Burgdorf – Olten routes
UK: Cutting-Edge Experimental Rail Facility Gets Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 The British government has confirmed funding for a research facility covering conventional and high-speed rail in Leeds. The University of Leeds’ Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration has set itself the goal of revolutionising how railway systems are invented, developed and put into service in the UK and globally.
Funding agreed for cutting-edge experimental rail facility in Leeds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 The images show an artist’s impression of the IHSRSI. Please note the plans are subject to detailed planning approval. Credit: Atkins, artist’s impression. The Government has confirmed funding to create one of the most advanced conventional and high speed rail research facilities in the world, in Leeds. The University of
‘Drone train’ completes first trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 FRANCE: National operator SNCF has successfully tested a remotely-controlled train over a distance of 4 km in the Paris suburbs. Representing a key stage in SNCF’s programme to develop automated operations, the ‘drone train’ ran from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges to Juvisy and was driven from a control centre established at Vigneux-sur-Seine. Describing the test
DB Starts 3D Printing Heavy Metal Components Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 Deutsche Bahn has begun producing heavy components made of metal in a 3D printer. This will reduce wait times during vehicle maintenance works. Deutsche Bahn can now use 3D printing for heavy metal components for its ICE trains © DB AG The Berlin-based company GEFERTEC has developed an innovative process that allows Deutsche
Bender UK Among Top 10 Data Center Solution Providers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 Bender UK is recognized as “Top 10 Data Center Solution Providers – 2019” by CIO Applications Europe. Even the smallest service outage is not acceptable to data center operators and their customers; it can lead to major service issues and undermine confidence in the resilience of the services they provide. Tier 3
Eliwana mine and railway project launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Fortescue Metals Group held a ceremony on July 5 to officially launch construction of its Eliwana mine and railway in Western Australia. The US$1·275bn project includes the construction of 143 km of railway to connect the Western Hub mining area to the Solomon Hub on the existing 620 km rail network
Uber Transit Gives Denver Residents Integrated Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver has partnered with Uber and software developer Masabi to create Uber Transit, allowing passengers in the US city to use the Uber app to plan, book and pay for end-to-end transportation, including public transit. Uber Transit in Denver gives passengers integrated ticketing © RTD What
Wheel boots approved Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 WHEEL PROTECTION: Protective boots designed to protect wheel treads and flanges while bogies and wheelsets are in transport or storage have been officially endorsed by UIC and included in its latest shipping guidelines. Developed by Swiss manufacturer Rex Articoli Tecnici, the moulded boots are intended as a reusable alternative to the
Mobility+ brings the last mile to InnoTrans 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 INNOTRANS: A new addition to the Public Transport section of the InnoTrans 2020 trade fair in Berlin will be Mobility+, an area of the exhibition focusing on the increasingly important ‘last mile’ of passengers’ journeys. Mobility+ will provide exhibitors with the opportunity to highlight shared mobility including electric scooters, hire bicycles
Encouraging Levels of Interest in Purchase of British Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 A number of bids have been made for British Steel following encouraging levels of interest in the sale of the business. Although the company is in liquidation, it continues to operate as normal and the Official Receiver’s focus remains on finding a buyer for the whole company. Gerald Reichmann, British Steel’s CEO,
Unipart Rail – Supporting the Devolved Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 A devolved railway needs a new way of thinking. It needs to be underpinned by a robust supply chain that is agile, delivers effective planning and sourcing and places the requirements of the digital railway at its core. Through this time of change, the supply chain needs to align itself to
Oberösterreich railway investment programme agreed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 AUSTRIA: The Land of Oberösterreich and Austrian Federal Railways have agreed an €725m programme of route modernisation, station upgrading and electrification works for 2019-30. This agreement includes the retention of all branch lines, and the roll-out of new singalling and safety systems. ÖBB is to retain ownership of all lines in the region,
Nomad-Alstom Consortium Win Multi Million-Pound On-Board Passenger WiFi Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 Nomad Digital, the world’s leading provider of passenger and fleet connectivity solutions to the railway industry, will supply, design and deliver in cooperation with DSB a complete on-board Passenger WiFi solution and provide maintenance and operation services to the system. The contract is a 6-year agreement which was awarded in September
Alstom to Supply Traction Systems to Xian Metro’s Line 5 metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 Alstom will supply the Xian metro in Shaanxi province, China, with traction systems for 222 metro cars, equalling 37 trains. These are for phase one of Line 5. The French transportation solutions provider will also provide traction systems for 180 metro cars – 30 trains – for phase two of
9 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 Government urged to electrify more railways as well as cars THE government has announced investment of £37 million in electric vehicle charging points, but the Campaign for Better Transport has responded by calling for more investment in rail electrification as well. The group’s chief executive Darren Shirley said: ‘We welcome the
Westermo acquires Neratec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Beijer Group company Westermo has acquired 100% of Neratec Solutions, which supplies wireless communication products for on-train and trackside applications. Bubikon-based Neratec has 25 employees and recorded sales of SFr6·5m in 2018. ‘The acquisition of Neratec will strengthen Westermo’s offering to the rail industry to include a strong wireless portfolio that
Ever wondered how the Harry Potter rail scenes were made? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Have you ever wondered how the Harry Potter rail scenes were made? There are events which have a profound effect on one’s life or business — from West Coast Railway’s point of view, the Harry Potter film is one of them. My mobile rang early one morning in June 2000 as
CPTM plans tourist service to Santos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 BRAZIL: São Paulo suburban operator CPTM ran two test trains in late June on the São Paulo – Santos route as part of assessments ahead of the possible launch of a passenger service. The test trains ran on June 18 and 27, and form part of CPTM’s preparations to launch a
Cleethorpes gala to host visiting locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway is to welcome two visiting locomotives when it hosts its Summer Steam & Beer Extravaganza event. The July 13-14 event will see two Exmoor-built locomotives visiting the railway for the first time – 0-4-0STT St Egwin from the Evesham Vale Light Railway and 0-6-0 Sandy
Passenger services revived on freight line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 GERMANY: Passenger services were reintroduced on the 28 km Bad Bentheim – Neuenhaus route in Niedersachsen on July 6, following a €21m project to upgrade Bentheimer Eisenbahn’s previously freight-only line. Discounted preview fares were offered on the first day, with the full revenue service beginning on July 7. The line’s passenger services
Trenitalia Receives Last Alstom Jazz Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Alstom has delivered the last ‘Jazz’ train for Trenitalia. The total order comprised 136 units from Alstom’s Coradia platform. Alstom has been manufacturing the regional trains in its factory in Savigliano. 136th Trenitalia Jazz train © Alstom Marco della Monica, Director of the Regional Passenger Division of Trenitalia Piemonte, Michele Viale, General Director
From the archive: SAFEGUARDING ON TRANSPORT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The RM backs public transport initiative to protect children at risk Readers are likely to be familiar with the work of the Railway Children charity in India and East Africa, helping and supporting vulnerable youngsters. Lesser known is the fact the charity now provides vital support for children
Industry Insider Week 27 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 27 for 01–05 July 2019: Siemens Mobility Avenio tram for Munich © www.siemens.com/press Infrastructure DART station on the Blue Line © Michael Barera under licence Dallas Light Rail Gets 60 Million Grant from FTA
South Coast Rail groundbreaking ceremony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 USA: A groundbreaking ceremony at East Freetown in Massachusetts on July 2 officially marked the start of work on Phase 1 of the South Coast Rail commuter project. The $1·047bn project will extend Boston’s Middleborough Line commuter rail services to Taunton, New Bedford and Fall River, the only major cities within
Greater Anglia’s Bombardier Fleet Begins Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The 111 British Rail Class 720 electric multiple units Bombardier has been building for Greater Anglia have entered the testing phase. British Rail Class 720 Aventra EMU for Abellio Greater Anglia © Bombardier Bombardier Aventra Testing Comprised of 665 vehicles in total, the first of the Bombardier Aventra trains will run at 110mph
A1 Trust orders TWO new boilers from DB Meiningen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 GERMAN steam locomotive works Dampflokwerk Meiningen has been awarded the contract to construct the new Diagram 118a boiler for new-build LNER ‘P2’ 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales. The £1million order by the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) covers not only the boiler for the Gresley Mikado, but also a second identical
£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
First track laid on Crimean railway bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 EUROPE: Tracklaying is underway on the railway which Russia is building to link the mainland to the eastern end of the Crimean peninsula, which it annexed from Ukraine in 2014. A bridge across the Kerch Strait has been proposed for many years. Following the annexation, the Russian government awarded Stroygazmontazh a
Revised plans unveiled to protect sea wall route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20190 FURTHER proposals to rebuild and re-route the Exeter to Newton Abbot route between Dawlish and Teignmouth have been unveiled by Network Rail. The ambitious plans include extensive works to protect the line from cliff falls and landslips, as well as high seas, around Parsons Tunnel and Holcombe Beach. Additional
Bogie turntable redesigned for easier installation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20190 TURNTABLE: Depot equipment specialist Mechan has revised the design of its bogie turntables, following 18 months of research into ways of overcoming common problems with pit construction. ‘As turntable pits need to be round, they are difficult to cast and don’t always end up level’, explains service engineer David Blagg. ‘This
Porterbrook wins hydrogen race as converted ‘319’ makes public debut Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20190 By Ben Jones THE UK’s first hydrogen-powered main line train moved under its own power for the first time at the ‘Rail Live’ event in June. Porterbrook ‘HydroFLEX’ demonstrator No. 799001, extensively modified from dual-voltage EMU No. 319001, has been fitted with a hydrogen power pack, allowing it to run as
LMS Patriot – new contractor selected to complete The Unknown Warrior Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 The LMS-Patriot Company Board has announced that the successful bidder for the contract to complete its new-build locomotive, The Unknown Warrior, is the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust (PRCLT), based at West Shed at the Midland Railway – Butterley, in Derbyshire. <img data-attachment-id="10843" data-permalink="https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk/10842/lms-patriot-new-contractor-selected-to-complete-the-unknown-warrior/img_7187/" data-orig-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lms-patriot-new-contractor-selected-to-complete-the-unknown-warrior-5.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="IMG_7187"
Munich Orders 73 Additional Avenio Trams from Siemens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Germany: Stadtwerke München (SWM) has ordered 73 additional Avenio trams from Siemens Mobility. This contract is worth 200 million euros (225 million USD). SWM is taking advantage of existing options of a previously agreed framework agreement. Siemens Mobility will begin delivering the new vehicles in 2021. These Avenio trams will
Axminster Carpets Supply Sustainable Flooring for 825 SWR Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Axminster Carpets supplied carpet to 825 vehicles for South Western Railway (SWR) Class 450, 444, 442, 158 and 159 fleet. This marks Axminster’s largest contract to date, a pivotal moment for the company – one for the archive! The world-famous Devonshire factory overlooks the South Western line from Waterloo to Exeter
Practice & Performance: ScotRail progress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Scotland’s railways are undergoing a transformation. John Heaton FCILT assesses the performance of ScotRail’s new traction. Standing on the concourse of Glasgow Central it is easy to assess how well the service is performing. There are no anxious groups waiting for departure platforms to be announced and arriving commuters march confidently
Schaltbau Solves Customer Problems by Designing and Making Accessories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Schaltbau is a supplier of contactors, switches, connectors and train controls for OEMs, system suppliers and operators in the UK and globally. The company also solves customer problems by designing and making accessories. For example, we produced this portable 96V DC train battery booster pack for a UK rail operator. 96V
JULY ISSUE ON SALE NOW! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Britain’s best-selling rail title is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features the A1 Trust ordering TWO boilers, the Brighton Belle restoration focus plus take a look at our FREE supplement ‘The Blue &
Safety plea in wake of Margam fatalities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 THE chief executive of Network Rail has made a safety plea in the wake of the deaths of two track workers. Gareth Delbridge, 64, and Michael Lewis, 58, were killed by a Swansea to London Paddington train on Wednesday morning near Margam in south Wales. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has begun
OEBB Increases Rockfall and Avalanche Protections Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 Austria: OEBB is installing new protections for railway infrastructure against rockfall and avalanches. It is also repairing existing facilities that became damaged last winter. Austria: rockfall and avalanche protection © OEBBOEBB is building a structure 150m long and up to 5m high to protect railway infrastructure at the Lueg Pass. The
Sachsen line reopenings under consideration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 GERMANY: Local transport authority VMS is studying options for reviving passenger services to Rochlitz and on the Pockau-Lengefeld – Marienberg line in Sachsen. Servies to Rochlitz ended in 2000, with passengers instead needing to travel by bus to Geithain for connections to Leipzig and Chemnitz. VMS is studying options and potential passenger demand
Switzerland Invests 1 Billion in Its Railway Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 As part of the Future Development of the Railway Infrastructure (ZEB) programme the Swiss Federal Council has approved further implementation agreements with SBB and BLS worth around 1 billion Swiss francs (900 million euros | 1.01 billion USD). Lausanne railway station will see its platforms lengthened to 420m as part of the
Tributes paid to railway workers killed by passenger train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
Track workers were wearing ear defenders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 TWO Network Rail track workers who were killed by a train in south Wales were wearing ear defenders, it has emerged, and may not have heard warnings of an approaching train. The two men were working on the line near Margam when they were struck yesterday by the 09.29 GWR intercity
Coach kits delivered to Kazakhstan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20190 KAZAKHSTAN: Transmashholding’s Tver Carriage Works is supplying Tulpar-Talgo with kits for the assembly of Type 61-4447 coaches in Nur-Sultan. The Russian factory has supplied 137 complete coaches of various types to Kazakhstan over the past decade, and this is its first contract to supply kits for local assembly. The contract signed on
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
Two railway workers die after being struck by train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
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
BREAKING NEWS: Two railway workers die after being struck by train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
Cisalpino Pendolinos to work Athens – Thessaloniki line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 GREECE: Following its acquisition of national passenger operator Trainose, Italy’s FS Group has decided to deploy its 200 km/h ETR470 tilting trains to accelerate inter-city services on the Athens – Thessaloniki main line. This follows trials with one of Trenitalia’s multi-system ETR485 trainsets last year. The first of five ETR470 Pendolino
TWO KILLED ON RAILWAY TRACKS AFTER BEING STRUCK BY TRAIN Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Two railway workers have died after being struck by a train on railway tracks in south Wales. British Transport Police (BTP) said officers were called to the scene, between Bridgend and Port Talbot, shortly before 10am on Wednesday. A third person was treated for shock at the scene, but was not
Sydney Metro City & Southwest Design Contract Awarded metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Australia: The joint venture between Arcadis Australia Pacific Pty Ltd and Mott MacDonald Australia Pty Ltd, Metron T2M, has won a contract worth 26 million AUD (16 million euros | 18 million USD) for design services for the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project. An Alstom Metropolis metro train on the
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
Hamburg Buys Additional 32 DT5 Metro Trains metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Germany: The Hamburger Hochbahn AG has selected the Alstom-Bombardier consortium to supply an additional 32 DT5 metro trains to the city. This contract is worth 186 million euros (210 million USD). An Alstom-Bombardier DT5 metro train in Hamburg © fleno.de under licence More than 100 million euros (113 million USD) will go
Unipart Rail Leader Wins Everywoman Transport & Logistics Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 Unipart Rail Head of Business Development Kelly Pepper was one of 14 winners at the annual everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards on Thursday 13th June. Kelly Pepper won the Supply Chain Award Above & Beyond category As an award winner, Kelly was not only being recognised for the positive contribution to Unipart
Branch lines’ future secured as Elster-Geiseltal operating contract signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 GERMANY: A contract for the operation of Elster-Geiseltal local passenger services from December 15 2019 was signed by Sachsen-Anhalt transport authority NASA and DB Regio Südost in the chapter house of Merseburg Cathedral on July 1. The contract covers the operation of service RB78 on the 35 km Geiseltal branch from
Atkins’ digitalisation programme bears fruit as interlocking goes live Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 UK: The first implementation of Atkins’ digital interlocking technology on a UK passenger-carrying line was commissioned on June 22-23. Atkins’ Strategic Rail Market Director Scott Kelley said the deployment was ‘a step change for the domestic signalling market’, with the project being ‘unique in that it involved new technologies, software systems
Vivarail Battery Train Wins Environment Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 Vivarail’s converted Class 320 battery train and its fast-charge system have won the Rail Industry Innovation Environment Award. Vivarail’s Class 320 battery train wins environment award © Railway-News As a major industry event, Vivarail says it is proud to be recognised for its work. Not only will a battery-powered train allow trains to
Battery answer to Schleswig-Holstein’s diesel replacement question Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 GERMANY: Schleswig-Holstein transport authority NAH.SH has formally awarded preferred bidder Stadler a contract to supply a fleet of battery-powered Flirt Akku multiple-units for use on regional services from 2022. The €600m deal includes a firm order for the supply of 55 trains and the provision of 30 years of maintenance. There
BART Begins Traction Power Substation Upgrade Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 San Leandro station is the first on the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) network to get a new traction power substation. Train at San Leandro station © Pi. 1415926535 under licence In November 2016 Californians voted in favour of Measure RR. The question put to voters was: “To keep BART safe; prevent accidents/breakdowns/delays;
More issues mean delays for SWR Class 442 return Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 PLANS by South Western Railway to re-introduce Class 442s to the third rail network have been delayed again. The refurbished sets were due to enter traffic between London Waterloo and Portsmouth last December, but bodyshell corrosion was greater than envisaged. SWR Class 442 Nos. 442408/411 arrive at Woking, having