Access all areas? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Ben Jones looks at the thorny issue of open access in the UK and Europe, its successes and failures, and the arguments for and against. ASK someone for their views on open access passenger operations and the response will give you a pretty good idea where they stand on the much
Feature | Access all areas? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Ben Jones looks at the thorny issue of open access in the UK and Europe, its successes and failures, and the arguments for and against. Grand Central was set up by open access specialist Alliance Rail, but is now part of the Arriva/Deutsche Bahn empire. It operates a fleet of 10
Polarteknik and SMF Sign Representation Agreement in Italian Territory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Polarteknik Oy, a Finnish company known for its interior doors and complete partition wall solutions for railway rolling stock, […] The post Polarteknik and SMF Sign Representation Agreement in Italian Territory appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/polarteknik-smf-sign-representation-agreement-italy/
Demir Yolu Sektörü İzmir de Buluşacak haber by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Sektöründe Türkiye'nin tek, dünyanın en büyük 3'üncü fuarı olarak gösterilen Uluslararası Demiryolu, Hafif Raylı Sistemler ve Lojistik Fuarı - Eurasia Rail, 10 Nisan'da İzmir'de açılacak. Kaynak= https://www.haberler.com/demir-yolu-sektoru-izmir-de-bulusacak-11930979-haberi/
Complexity and skills shortage still hampering Crossrail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 A POSSIBLE opening date for Crossrail under central London could be announced by the end of the month, according to chief executive Mark Wild. However, he is warning that progress continues to be hampered by several problems, including a shortage of skills among contractors as well as software issues and a
Siemens & Bombardier Must Improve ICE 4 Car Bodies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Deutsche Bahn has challenged manufacturers Siemens and Bombardier to make improvements to the ICE 4 car bodies. The German […] The post Siemens & Bombardier Must Improve ICE 4 Car Bodies appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/siemens-bombardier-ice-4-car-bodies/
Orlando bonds approved as Brightline becomes Virgin Trains USA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 USA: Virgin Trains USA has been granted approval by the Florida Development Finance Corp to raise $950m in Private Activity Bond sales to fund the second phase of the inter-city passenger project formerly branded as Brightline. Announced on April 5, the sale of tax-exempt bonds will help fund the 275 km Phase
Transmashholding sales up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 RUSSIA: Rolling stock manufacturer Transmashholding has announced a 44% year-on-year increase in sales to 224·8bn roubles for 2018. Sales of single-deck coaches were up 62% to 696, while sales of double-deck coaches were up 59% to 65. The company launched a major project to update its range of coaches, and a
Siemens Mobility Eurasiarail 2019’da Bağlantılı Ulaşıma Vurgu Yapacak haber by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20190 Eurasiarail 2019 Fuarı’na katılacak olan Siemens Mobility, ‘Bağlantılı ulaşımı şekillendiriyoruz’ sloganı altında, giderek daha yoğun bir şekilde ağ bağlantılı hale gelen bir “kesintisiz ulaşım ekosisteminde” dijital inovasyonları sektör temsilcilerine sunacak. Bu çözümler demiryolu taşımacılığını çok [devamı...] Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için: Siemens Mobility Eurasiarail 2019’da Bağlantılı Ulaşıma Vurgu Yapacak - RayHaber Kaynak=
Trackmobile® LLC, LEAF™, and Zephir S.p.A. Announce Global Partnership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 A new partnership highlighted the new year as Trackmobile, Zephir S.p.A., and LEAF locomotive joined together under the Berkshire […] The post Trackmobile® LLC, LEAF™, and Zephir S.p.A. Announce Global Partnership appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/trackmobile-leaf-zephir-announce-global-partnership/
Open access operators near top of complaints list Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 NEW figures of passenger complaints from the Office of Rail and Road show that two open access operators, Grand Central and Hull Trains, were the second and third worst in the rankings. However, the ORR added that it was discussing data quality with Hull Trains, and that its figure should be
DB tests talking robot head Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 GERMANY: A robot head which smiles at passengers and greets them with ‘My name is FRAnny. How can I help you?’ is being tested by Deutsche Bahn’s information technology arm DB Systel and airport operator Fraport. The initial trial is at Frankfurt airport, with trials at Berlin Hbf planned for
Thailand – Cambodia railway to open this month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 ASIA: The 1·3 km cross-border rail link between Arayaprathet in Thailand and Poipot in Cambodia which was completed last year is to be opened on April 22, Thailand’s Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith told the ASEAN PPP Summit in Bangkok on April 4. Speaking to Railway Gazette International on the sidelines of
TCDD awards soda plant link contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 TURKEY: Infrastructure manager TCDD announced on April 2 that it had awarded contracts for construction of an 18·5 km branch to a soda plant at Yenikent. The contract award to a consortium of HCA Insaat, Imaj Altyapi Ust Yapı and Efecemler Ins Nak Madencılık is valued at TL353·5m; TCDD received 11
Industry Insider Week 14 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider […] The post Industry Insider Week 14 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/industry-insider-week-14-2019/
ENR orders 160 km/h Talgo trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 EGYPT: Egyptian National Railways has selected Talgo to supply and maintain a fleet of six 160 km/h trainsets at a total cost of around €158m, the manufacturer announced on April 7. Intended to operate inter-city services on ENR’s principal routes linking Alexandria, Cairo and Aswan, the trains will be formed of 14
Skoda to Supply 31 Electric Trains to Czech Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20190 Czech train manufacturer Skoda Transportation and consortium partner Skoda Vagonka, have signed a framework agreement with Czech Railways for […] The post Skoda to Supply 31 Electric Trains to Czech Railways appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/skoda-to-supply-31-electric-trains-to-czech-railways/
Feature articles in the April 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Poor reliability hurts freight News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Renfe must become more proactive as competition grows, Trump
CRRC tests ‘variable configuration’ EMU Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20190 CHINA: CRRC Tangshan has completed pre-delivery testing of a variable configuration electric multiple-unit, which is designed to be formed of two power cars and up to 16 single or double-deck coaches. The train has been designed to enable operators to configure train lengths in response to changes in passenger demand, unlike
Stadler Giruno High-Speed Train for the Gotthard Receives Operating Licence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 On 4 April the Swiss Federal Office of Transport (BAV) has issued the operating licence for Stadler’s new high-speed […] The post Stadler Giruno High-Speed Train for the Gotthard Receives Operating Licence appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/stadler-giruno-operating-licence/
Podcast: Rocket, Rainhill and the Stephensons’ Legacy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 To mark the 190th anniversary of the staging of the Rainhill Trials in 1829, The Railway Magazine invites you to join editor Chris Milner and early railways historian Dr Michael Bailey as they explore the legacy of the trials, the technologies of the competitors that took part, and the stories
DB stops accepting ICE4 trains after welding issues discovered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 GERMANY: Deutsche Bahn has stopped accepting deliveries of new ICE4 trainsets, after it emerged that bodyshell welding had not been carried out as prescribed. Siemens Mobility is the general contractor for the ICE4 fleet under framework contract awarded in May 2011, with subcontractor Bombardier Transportation responsible around 30% of the overall
Gas fuelled railcar pilot project planned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 ITALY: A memorandum of understanding setting out plans to test the conversion of diesel railcars to run on natural gas has been signed by national railway FS Group, rolling stock manufacturer Hitachi Rail Italy and gas supply infrastructure company Snam. Trenitalia plans to provide one or two ALn668 or ALn663 railcars
Customs buildings handed over as Eurotunnel prepares for Brexit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 FRANCE: On April 4 Eurotunnel officially handed over to the French authorities buildings intended for customs, veterinary and phytosanitary inspection services. The Douane-SIVEP control centre will be open 24/7 for Ministry of Agriculture officials and customs officers. It provides nine unloading docks, a refrigerated storage area, 100 parking spaces for lorries
On This Day | 20 years ago… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 Taken from our huge The Railway Magazine archive, check out what happened in world of railways in April, 20 years ago! 20 years ago: An eye-opening sight as Metro-Vick ‘A’ class No. A39, finished in the silver livery used by CIÉ in the 1950s, waits at Rosslare Europort to return to
Raillife Nisan’da “Demiryolları Aileleri Birleştiriyor” haber by railsistem - Nisan 5, 2019Nisan 8, 20190 TCDD Genel Müdürü Ali İhsan Uygun’un Raillife dergisinin Nisan ayı sayısında “Demiryolları Aileleri Birleştiriyor” başlıklı yazısı yayımlandı. İŞTE TCDD GENEL MÜDÜR UYGUN’UN YAZISI Demiryolu en ekonomik ulaşım aracıdır. Demiryolu konfordur, güvendir. Demiryolu şiirdir, sanattır, türküdür, [devamı...] Haberin detayı ve fotoğraflar için: Demiryolları Aileleri Birleştiriyor - RayHaber Kaynak= https://rayhaber.com/2019/04/demiryollari-aileleri-birlestiriyor/
Alstom Unveils Highest-Capacity Welding Robot in the Rail Industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 Alstom has revealed its high-capacity welding robot at its Le Creusot site. In fact, Alstom says it’s the highest-capacity […] The post Alstom Unveils Highest-Capacity Welding Robot in the Rail Industry appeared first on Railway-News. https://railway-news.com/alstom-high-capacity-welding-robot/
TMH Africa inaugurates South African plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 SOUTH AFRICA: Russian rolling stock group Transmashholding officially inaugurated its first African factory on April 2. The former DCD Rolling Stock plant at Boksburg in Gauteng province was acquired last October by the TMH Africa joint venture of TMH International (70%) and its black economic empowerment partner Mjisa Investments (30%). It will undertake
Passenger numbers rise on Virgin West Coast Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 VIRGIN Trains has reported a rise of almost a third in the number of passengers travelling between London and Glasgow over the past six years. The operator, 49 per cent of which is owned by Stagecoach, eased peak restrictions on Fridays last November. Virgin said nearly 2,000 people are now travelling daily
Sweden to fund international night trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 SWEDEN: Overnight trains connecting Sweden with several international European destinations are to be introduced as part of government proposals to facilitate environmentally-friendly transport. Infrastructure Minister Tomas Eneroth announced on March 31 that the Social Democratic, Centre and Green parties had reached agreement to include a SKr50m framework grant in the spring
Bombardier to Upgrade New Generation Rollingstock | Railway-News Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 Bombardier has signed a contract with the government of Queensland to modify and upgrade the trains for the New […] The post Bombardier to Upgrade New Generation Rollingstock | Railway-News appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/bombardier-queensland-ngr/
Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 The Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP has been confirmed as a keynote speaker for Railtex, the international exhibition of […] The post Rail Minister Andrew Jones MP Confirmed as Keynote Speaker for Railtex appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/rail-minister-andrew-jones-mp-confirmed-keynote-speaker-for-railtex/
New Generation Rollingstock accessibility modification contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The government of Queensland has awarded Bombardier Transportation a A$361m contract to undertake modifications to improve the accessibility of the 75 electric multiple-units which are being introduced to the southeast Queensland rail network under the New Generation Rollingstock programme. The modified trains are expected to re-enter service from 2020
First look inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 UK: London to Scotland overnight train operator Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the interiors of its new coaches, which are being built by CAF in northern Spain. Entry into service had originally been scheduled for April 2018 but is now expected by the end of May. The Lowlander route between London and
Union says railway Brexit protests are acts of ‘sabotage’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 The TSSA union says it is seeking a meeting with Eurostar to discuss rail safety measures amid escalating Brexit tensions which have seen railways become a target for protestors. One demonstrator interrupted HS1 services for 12 hours at the start of the weekend, and concern has grown since it was revealed
Track upgrading underway in Uruguay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 URUGUAY: Track renewal works on the Tres Arboles – Salto Grande line have reached Paysandú. Comsa is working on the ballasting and levelling of the track, and has begun taking delivery of turnouts from Spanish supplier Amurrio Ferrocarril y Equipos. The Tres Arboles – Piedra Sola route is to be modernised
Police hunt railway Brexit protestors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 DETECTIVES from British Transport Police are hunting the people who placed track circuit clips on railways in Cambridgeshire and Nottinghamshire in an apparent protest about the government’s handling of Brexit. Notes attached to the clips are reported to have said: ‘We will bring this country to its knees if we don't
40 not out for RPSI steam crew Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 THE Railway Preservation Society of Ireland’s two ‘Midlander’ tours from Dublin to Maynooth and back on March 18 included a ‘first’ for Irish main line steam – a steam crew with an average age of 40 years or under. After years of concerns over the increasing age profile of the certified
CAF unit testing suspended Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 Testing and driver training of CAF Class 195 DMUs and 331 EMUs for Northern was suspended from March 14 after the discovery of an internal bar coupling issue between the vehicles. Northern said “a small mechanical design issue requires a fix before we resume the testing and driver training”. Two CAF Class
Mid-Norfolk preparing to store Greater Anglia stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 THE Mid-Norfolk Railway has completed track changes and the installation of five sidings in preparation to store rolling stock for Greater Anglia. The project is known as Operation Hedgehog. A 1½-mile-long second track has been laid between Hardingham and Kimberley Park, along with five sidings just north of Kimberley Park. The
Plaque unveiled for Railway Touring Club founder Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 NIGEL Dobbing, the founder of the Railway Touring Company, whose vision pioneered the ‘Great Britain’ steam tours, was remembered with the operation of a memorial train on March 17. Members of Nigel’s family, his friends, colleagues and people, who supported him over the years until his death last October, travelled from
Former ScotRail Class 314s heading for ‘Goblin’ work? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 INDUSTRY sources say five ex-ScotRail Class 314s could be on their way to Transport for London to alleviate problems on Gospel Oak to Barking (Goblin) services. There have been just three shortened Class 378 EMUs operating from March 18 after the last of the Class 172s were transferred to West Midlands
Conwy Valley devastation as Storm Gareth wreaks havoc Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 TRAIN services on the 28-mile Conwy Valley line will remain suspended for several months after the line was substantially damaged by Storm Gareth on March 16. Detailed inspections of the branch line by Network Rail using a drone have revealed multiple embankment washouts, lineside equipment flooded, and track, embankments, bridges, level
Vivarail Class 230s ready for work Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 THE first use of Vivarail Class 230 DMUs on the main line is just weeks away, according to the company’s chairman Adrian Shooter. The three production sets for West Midland Trains – Nos. 230003-005 – have been involved in driver-training duties on the Marston Vale line between Bletchley and Bedford over
THE COALING PLANT STORY: TOWERS OF STRENGTH – Part 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 The demolition of Immingham’s mechanical coaling plant last year has left Britain with just one example of these huge ferro-concrete monoliths. Demonstrating the sheer strength of ferro-concrete plants, Accrington depot’s 1935-built tower takes the strain as it hoists a wagon-load of coal in LMS days. BRITISH RAILWAYS In the first of a
The Railway Magazine April 2019 – out now! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 The April issue of The Railway Magazine contains an exclusive feature from Nick Pigott which recalls the history of coaling towers – the massive concrete or steel structures found at many steam sheds to coal locomotives. Gary Boyd-Hope reports on the recovery plan for the West Somerset Railway, while Ben
April 2019 – out now! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 The April issue of The Railway Magazine contains an exclusive feature from Nick Pigott which recalls the history of coaling towers – the massive concrete or steel structures found at many steam sheds to coal locomotives. Gary Boyd-Hope reports on the recovery plan for the West Somerset Railway, while Ben
MPs ‘alarmed’ over Crossrail delays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 ► Warning signs were ‘missed or ignored’ ► Failure to identify root causes is ‘unacceptable’ ► Shortcomings in DfT’s project management ► Committee ‘not convinced’ that line will open in 2020 THE delays to Crossrail and its spiralling costs are ‘unacceptable’, a committee of MPs has concluded. The Commons
Progress Rail to repower GB Railfreight locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: GB Railfreight has awarded Progress Rail a contract to repower 16 serviceable, stored or non-running Class 56 diesel locomotives which it bought from UK Rail Leasing last June. The existing Ruston-Paxman RK3 engines and control gear on the locomotives dating from 1976-84 will be replaced with new EMD 12-710 Series
Talgo committed to UK expansion strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: Planning for the development of a rolling stock manufacturing plant in Scotland and a research facility in northern England is continuing ‘at full pace’, Talgo Group President Carlos de Palacio Oriol told Railway Gazette in Madrid on April 1. Pointing out that Talgo’s two Spanish plants at Las Matas and
PT Inka breaks ground at site of rolling stock factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 INDONESIA: State-owned rolling stock manufacturer PT Inka held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new factory at Banyuwangi in East Java on March 31. The factory is to be built on an 83 ha site at cost of Rp1·6tr, with opening planned for 2020. It is being designed to have the capacity
Melbourne grade separation contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 AUSTRALIA: The Southern Program Alliance consortium of Acciona Geotech subsidiary Coleman Rail, Lendlease and WSP has been awarded a A$536m contract for grade separation works in southeast Melbourne. The contract announced on April 1 is an extension of a A$588m contract to remove level crossings which had been won by the
Nomad Digital – Smart Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 Nomad Digital is the world’s leading provider of passenger and fleet-management digital solutions to the rail industry. We offer […] The post Nomad Digital – Smart Technology appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/nomad-digital-smart-technology/
Re-Shaping the Future of Rail Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 For connectivity on-the-move, nothing can rival satellite. Unconstrained by terrestrial infrastructures’ limited reach and congestion, satellite delivers complementary broadband […] The post Re-Shaping the Future of Rail Connectivity appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/phasor-re-shaping-the-future-of-rail-connectivity/
SNCF Logistics acquires Railtraxx Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 BELGIUM: SNCF Logistics announced on April 2 that it had acquired freight operator Railtraxx and would merge it with Captrain Belgium. Railtraxx was established in 2009 and runs intermodal trains linking the port of Antwerpen with destinations in western Europe, as well as providing ‘last mile’ terminal services around Antwerpen. Owner Pieter
Norfolk Southern names transformation team Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 USA: Reporting ‘another year of record financial results’ on March 29, Norfolk Southern Chairman, President & CEO James Squires said the railway had seen strong growth in 2018, achieving an all-time best operating ratio of 65·4 after three consecutive years of improvement and a recording a 9% year-on-year increase in
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
Maritime Transport launches rail freight business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 UK: Logistics company Maritime Transport officially launched its Maritime Intermodal business on March 29. DB Cargo UK unveiled two specially-branded Class 66 locomotives to mark the start three days later of a 10-year contract to operate daily container trains from Southampton and Felixstowe to inland terminals on Maritime’s behalf. As part
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Class 333 refurbishment unveiled by Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 NORTHERN has begun a refresh and refurbishment programme on its fleet of 16 Class 333 EMUs. The work continues the refurbishment on Class 158s and 170s. The first unit to be refurbished is No. 333013, completed at the end of February. Following this is 333001 with 333011, due out by the end of
Class 333 refurbishment unveiled by Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 NORTHERN has begun a refresh and refurbishment programme on its fleet of 16 Class 333 EMUs. The work continues the refurbishment on Class 158s and 170s. The first unit to be refurbished is No. 333013, completed at the end of February. Following this is 333001 with 333011, due out by the end of
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: ‘Duke’ will return in 2020 – but only if £100,000 shortfall can be met Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 A FINANICIAL shortfall of more than £100,000 could delay the return to service of unique BR ‘8P’ Pacific No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester. This follows a series of unforeseen but necessary repairs were highlighted at Tyseley Locomotive Works (TLW). The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust had been working to a forecast cost
Government supports Borders Railway study Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE government is to back a feasibility study which will examine the possibility of extending the Borders Railway from Tweedbank over the rest of its former route to Carlisle, via Melrose and Hawick. No formal announcement has been made, but the news came from Scottish secretary David Mundell in a letter
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Electrification back on the agenda as costs could be slashed by up to half Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE cost of electrifying UK railways could be slashed by between a third and one-half of recent schemes, according to a new report by the Railway Industry Association (RIA). Better project planning, adoption of more efficient practices and a long-term commitment to a rolling programme of wiring could significantly reduce costs
Łódź suburban EMUs to be lengthened Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 POLAND: Łódź suburban operator Łódzka Kolej Aglomeracyjna has signed an agreement with Stadler Polska to lengthen 10 of its Flirt electric multiple-units. The 68·5m złoty contract announced on April 2 includes an extension of Stadler’s maintenance activities until 2029. Each of the two-car EMUs will gain a 16 m long centre car
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Williams: “Only car dealers are trusted less than the rail industry” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 By Phil Marsh KEITH Williams, who is leading the Government’s ‘root and branch’ Rail Review, outlined his first five months progress at the annual George Bradshaw lecture on February 26. Mr Williams explained the public had lost trust in the industry to deal with change and it must put passengers at its
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: New hope for Green Arrow and ‘J52’ as NRM sets out its long-term operating strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE National Railway Museum has published its long-awaited new strategy for operating rail vehicles from the National Collection over the next 15 years. The 20-page report sets out how the Science Museum Group (SMG) plans to operate its fleet, and which vehicles will be available for main line use, operation within
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: First Group’s open access plans move forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 FIRST GROUP’S aspiration to run open access services on the East Coast Main Line from Edinburgh to London took a big step forward when an order for five Hitachi AT300 trains was confirmed. The services will begin in autumn 2021. The Class 802 electric-only trains will be worth £100million and are
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Class 50s unveiled in GB Railfreight livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE close and growing relationship between the Class 50 Alliance and GB Railfreight has been underlined with the repainting of two of the former’s locomotives in GB colours as part of an on-going hire agreement. No. 50007 Hercules and 50049 Defiance were unveiled on March 20 at Eastleigh Works after the repaint
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: New ‘radical’ vision for Birmingham Moor Street unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 STRIKING new images of a radical but respectful transformation of Birmingham Moor Street station have been revealed by West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE). The images are part of proposals to redevelop the station and improve links with Birmingham New Street and HS2 services at Curzon Street. How Birmingham Moor Street could look:
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: LNER ‘Azumas’ to begin service to Leeds in May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 LNER has said its Hitachi ‘Azuma’ trains will enter public service from May 15. Initially, the first service to be operated by a Class 800 IET will be from London King’s Cross to Leeds, with further trains being phased into service on the rest of the route over the coming months. Fully
CAF wins Frecciarossa Maintenance Contract in Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 Spanish train manufacturer CAF has secured a maintenance contract in Italy for the country’s high-speed Frecciarossa fleet. Trenitalia S.p.A., […] The post CAF wins Frecciarossa Maintenance Contract in Italy appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/caf-frecciarossa-maintenance-contract/
‘Sperry Train’ arrives from Waterford Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 IARNRÓD Éireann’s Sperry ultrasonic testing machine was out on March 5, seen here at North Wall having just arrived from Waterford behind ‘071’ No. 075. The ‘Sperry Wagon’ (the penultimate vehicle) contains track recording equipment, which scans the rails to monitor the integrity of the steel. It often travels around
‘Tin Van’ in pre-Brexit dash to new Downpatrick home Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) completed the move of its latest item of rolling stock on March 5 as the growing uncertainties over Brexit and the Northern Ireland border drew closer. The unique 30ft-long carriage – No. 638a – is the last survivor of the so-called ‘Tin Vans’,
Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 Alstom has announced it will supply 23 three-car metro trains for lines 16 and 17 of the Grand Paris […] The post Île-de-France Mobilités Order 23 Trains for the Grand Paris Express appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/ile-de-france-mobilites-order-23-trains-for-the-grand-paris-express/
Eurostar trespasser was unhappy about Brexit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 A MAN who trespassed on a viaduct and held up Eurostar and Southeastern High Speed services, delaying the journeys of at least 7,000 people, was protesting about the way politicians are ‘messing up’ the process of leaving the European Union, a court was told. The viaduct, just outside St Pancras International,
No. 34092 City of Wells set and ready for services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced No. 34092 City of Wells has arrived and is ready for services for its opening event. City of Wells Steam Train on loan from East Lancs Railway arrives at the Engineering depot at the NYMR to commence the Steam Gala that starts
EU announces €200m for projects including ERTMS deployment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 EUROPE: Projects to accelerate the deployment of ERTMS and the roll out of infrastructure for the use of ‘alternative’ fuels are eligible to apply for funding under the CEF Transport Blending Facility launched by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on March 28. The facility is designed to provide
Find your career at the InnoTrans Campus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 INNOTRANS: More than 3 800 students from all over the world are expected to attend InnoTrans in Berlin during September 2020, and young professionals looking for a career in the rail sector will be able to head to the InnoTrans Campus area where employers will be using the RecruitingLAB networking
The Benefits and Future of Mobile Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 From Network Rail and Deutsche Bahn to BaneNor and JR East, leading railway infrastructure maintainers from across the globe […] The post The Benefits and Future of Mobile Maintenance appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/robel-benefits-and-future-of-mobile-maintenance/
Hochbahn divests BeNEX stake ahead of direct award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 GERMANY: Infrastructure investment group International Public Partnerships Ltd is to acquire its joint venture partner Hamburger Hochbahn AG’s 51% stake in rail and bus operator BeNEX GmbH. The signing of the purchase agreement was announced on April 1. The transaction is expected to be completed by July at the latest, with
INPP to take full control of BeNEX Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 GERMANY: UK-listed infrastructure investment group International Public Partnerships Ltd is to acquire joint venture partner Hamburger Hochbahn AG’s 51% stake in German rail and bus operator BeNEX GmbH. The signing of the purchase agreement was announced on April 1, and financial close is expected before the end of June 2019. INPP has
UWC rolls out ‘revolutionary’ articulated tank wagon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 KAZAKHSTAN: United Wagon Co says the design of 400 articulated liquefied petroleum gas tank wagons which it is supplying to company Texol is ‘revolutionary, with no other model on the CIS market able to match its technical and operational standards’. The Type 15-9541-01 was designed by UWC’s All-Union Research & Development
Greater Anglia, GWR launch Delay Repay 15 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 GREATER Anglia and GWR have become the latest franchises to offer compensation for trains which run 15 minutes late. Rail minister Andrew Jones is visiting Norwich, Ipswich and Witham today, and chose today to announce the new rules on Greater Anglia. As existing franchises, the GA and GWR contracts would have needed
Germany: Deutsche Bahn Participates in Earth Hour 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 As Germany’s biggest consumer of green energy Deutsche Bahn once again participated in the international Earth Hour event organised […] The post Germany: Deutsche Bahn Participates in Earth Hour 2019 appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/deutsche-bahn-earth-hour-2019/
10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 13 metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider […] The post 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 13 appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/industry-insider-week-13-2019/
RZD to support Kyrgyzstan railway upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 KYRGYZSTAN: Construction of a China – Kyrgyzstan – Uzbekistan railway and links between the disconnected northern and southern sections of the national network are among the projects to be studied jointly by state railway KTJ and Russian Railways under the terms of a memorandum of co-operation to develop the Kyrgyz
Man to appear in court after Eurostar trespass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 A LONDON man is due to appear before magistrates today, after Eurostar services were disrupted by a trespasser near St Pancras International on Saturday. The trespasser was seen on the roof of the covered viaduct which carries HS2 over the East Coast Main Line. Eurostar and Southeastern High Speed services were interrupted
Alstom Presents Its Metropolis Vehicle for the Montréal REM metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 The consortium ‘Groupe des partenaires pour la mobilité des Montréalais’ (Groupe PMM) has made public the design of the […] The post Alstom Presents Its Metropolis Vehicle for the Montréal REM appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/alstom-metropolis-montreal-rem/
Innovative Power Protection in A Compact Package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20190 Socomec’s Li-Ion Battery provide cost-effective, reliable back-up power with an extended lifetime – and max availability. For mission critical […] The post Innovative Power Protection in A Compact Package appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/innovative-power-protection-compact-package/
World rolling stock market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20190 Australia: NSW is to ‘fast-track’ the delivery of a further 17 Downer EDI/CRRC Changchun Waratah Series 2 double-deck EMUs for use on the Sydney Trains network from 2020, Minister for Transport Andrew Constance announced on February 6. Meanwhile, the UGL Unipart JV’s contract to provide heavy maintenance and logistics services
World rail market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20190 Europe: The European Commission has appointed HaCon and Circle to study options for evolving TAF TSI telematics standards to align with digitalisation initiatives in the logistics sector. Israel: Corys and Elbit Systems are to supply two full and six desktop simulators for the training centre which ISR is building in
World rail infrastructure market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20190 Australia: The federal government has committed A$15m towards the construction of park-and-ride facilities at Mango Hill and Ferny Grove stations on the Brisbane suburban network. Brazil: Teltronic is to supply Tetra telecoms to Porto Alegre metro operator Trensurb. Colombia: Siemens has won a €42m contract to upgrade signalling on Line
SKF Collaborates with ATS to Develop Solutions to Reduce Life Cycle Cost for Rail Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 SKF and Advanced Truck Systems (ATS) have agreed to collaborate in equipping the new 2-piece bogie system from ATS […] The post SKF Collaborates with ATS to Develop Solutions to Reduce Life Cycle Cost for Rail Freight appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/skf-ats-reduce-life-cycle-cost-rail-freight/
Rumo wins Norte-Sul operating concession Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 BRAZIL: Rumo has won the tender for a 30-year concession to complete and operate the 1 537 km southern section of the Ferrovia Norte-Sul corridor linking Porto Nacional in Tocantins to Estrela d'Oeste in São Paulo state. When the offers were opened on March 28, Rumo’s bid of R$2·72bn was significantly ahead of
Stadler announces IPO details and plans April 12 listing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Stadler Rail announced the launch of its initial public offering and published its offering memorandum on March 29. This comes ahead of the start of the bookbuilding process on April 1 and the listing and first day of trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange on April 12. The IPO consists
Pune and Mumbai Metros to Get Train Control and Signalling from Alstom metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 Alstom has won contracts to install its Urbalis 400 solution – its latest-generation CBTC technology – on the Mumbai […] The post Pune and Mumbai Metros to Get Train Control and Signalling from Alstom appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/pune-mumbai-metro-train-control-signalling-alstom/
Stadler Wins First Metro Contract in the US: 127 Trains for Atlanta metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has given the contract for 127 two-car metro trains to Stadler. The […] The post Stadler Wins First Metro Contract in the US: 127 Trains for Atlanta appeared first on Railway News. https://railway-news.com/stadler-metro-contract-us-127-trains-atlanta/
ČD orders push-pull sets and EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: National operator ČD has awarded a consortium of Škoda Transportation and Škoda Vagonka a KC6bn eight-year framework contract for the supply of up to 50 RegioPanter electric multiple-units, with a KC3·6bn firm order for an initial 31, and a separate KC1bn firm order for five three-car sets of
Freightliner plans new Ipswich depot – and more Class 90s? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 Freightliner has submitted a planning application to build a new locomotive and wagon maintenance facility at its Ipswich Yard site. The depot will feature a fuelling point, a 54-metre long maintenance shed with overhead cranes, and an inspection pit and a wheel lathe for locomotives and wagons. The new facility
Stobart Tilbury trial success – daily service now planned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 EDDIE Stobart Logistics (ESL) confirmed in late-January its trial of a new intermodal railfreight flow from the Port of Tilbury to Daventry in Northamptonshire had been successful and will be rolled out as a daily service this year. The Stobart Rail-branded service, hauled by Direct Rail Services (DRS), has an initial