Downpatrick diesel gala marks 30 years of the ITG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 STEAM gave way to internal combustion power at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway (DCDR) on October 12 as the Irish Traction Group (ITG) celebrated three decades of diesel locomotive preservation. Visitors travelled from both sides of the border, and from across the Irish Sea, to join in the celebrations, which
Middleton Hunslet appearance makes Ribble gala a success Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 A SHORT-notice agreement to bring the Middleton Railway’s roving Hunslet Brookes No. 1 (2387/1941) to the Ribble Steam Railway (RSR) for its Autumn Steam Gala helped ensure a good turnout for the end-of-season event. The former Brookes Chemicals Ltd 14in-cylindered 0-6-0ST had recently come to the end of a period of hire
RMT sets out proposals for new SWR peace talks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 Updated 11.05 THE RMT has taken an unusual step in the South Western Railway dispute, by setting out a ‘framework’ for talks to restart. The RMT has also asked for the help of ACAS once again. The strike of RMT members on SWR has entered its third day, and unless a solution
RIA at AusRAIL PLUS 2019: The UK and Australasian Rail Industries Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 By Neil Walker, Exports Director, Railway Industry Association: Neil Walker The UK and Australian rail industries have often worked together in partnership. In March 2019, the UK’s Railway Industry Association (RIA) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA) announced a new partnership at a reception hosted by the British Consul-General in Australia,
Transport for NSW: The Transport Digital Accelerator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 In the past when Transport for NSW procured products and services, there was a tendency to publish Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Quotes (RFQ) with a specific list of requirements. This restricted the ability for industry to come up with innovative solutions. For this reason, we now use the
McKinsey: Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 McKinsey discusses its 2019 report. In September 2019 McKinsey published a report entitled Australia’s Infrastructure Innovation Imperative. It describes Australia as “among the most advanced economies globally in effective collaboration between the public and private sectors to deliver transport, energy and social infrastructure. It has also become a leader in private
Alstom to Supply 31 Regional Trains to Lombardy Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 Coradia Stream Train Design The cars are designed for both short and medium-length journeys. For example, there are plenty of seats for passengers on regional and inter-regional journeys. Then there are single seats and vestibules, which are ideal for shorter journeys, such as suburban trips. The seats will all come with
Nomad Digital Launch Private Trackside Radio Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 Nomad Digital is delighted to launch its new Trackside Radio Networks solutions, available now for mainland rail and metro. Nomad has developed unique Trackside communications technology, that will provide passengers with a seamless, high-speed WiFi connection throughout their journey. In today’s rail environment providing good quality, consistent passenger WiFi is increasingly
12 Days of Christmas: Huge prizes up for grabs EVERY DAY! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 We are excited to share our 12 Days of Christmas Facebook competition! We can’t promise gold rings, French hens or even ladies dancing, but we do have some amazing, and unique, prizes up for grabs this December! We’re giving away a very special jigsaw puzzle, a year’s subscription to any
12 Days of Christmas: Huge prizes up for grabs EVERY DAY! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 We are excited to share our 12 Days of Christmas Facebook competition! We can’t promise gold rings, French hens or even ladies dancing, but we do have some amazing, and unique, prizes up for grabs this December! We’re giving away a very special jigsaw puzzle, a year’s subscription to any
Zonegreen Celebrates Second Australian Install Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 The reputation of rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is on the up down under, after its technology was chosen to protect workers at a second high-tech train maintenance facility. Australia’s Downer Group specified the Sheffield-based firm’s safety system for a new build depot in Melbourne, being constructed as part of the State
RMT calls for new talks on second SWR strike day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 THE RMT union has urged South Western Railway to return to the negotiating table, on the second day of the strike over on-train staffing and the future role of guards. The walkouts are currently set to continue almost without a break until New Year’s Day. The last talks broke up on
Former Wadebridge pannier welcomed back by South Devon team Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 FORMER Wadebridge ‘1366’ 0-6-0PT No. 1369 ran its long-awaited first revenue-earning train in slightly more than two years on October 5 at the South Devon Railway. The diminutive pannier had its first light engine test run on October 3, then double-headed with the 14.35 from Buckfastleigh to Totnes the following day
Phase 1 of Churnet Valley’s Leek extension opens for passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 THE initial 659ft of the Churnet Valley Railway’s (CVR) £1million extension to Leek carried its first passengers on October 11, just 48 hours after the first track panels went down. Greg Wilson’s USATC ‘S160’ 2-8-0 No. 5197 had the honour of hauling the first train full of invited guests over the
‘King’, ‘A4’ and debutant ‘9F’ steal show at Moors line gala spectacular Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) pulled off what might be regarded as one of the biggest steam galas of the 2000s on September 27-29, which not only featured a hugely impressive locomotive line-up, but also illustrated how far the line’s motive power department has come in a relatively short
LNER previews new Harrogate Azuma services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 A SPECIAL preview Azuma is running from Harrogate to Leeds today, as a curtain-raiser for the launch of Intercity Express services between the North Yorkshire spa town and London. Following the timetable change on 15 December, Harrogate will gain five new London trains each weekday, in addition to the existing daily
9466 ready for Gloucs-Warks service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 JONATHAN Jones-Pratt’s ‘94XX’ 0-6-0PT No. 9466 has entered service at the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway at the start of an extended hire to the Cotswold line. The Hawksworth pannier was trialled on a round trip on October 19, double-heading with another Hawksworth type – ‘Modified Hall’ No. 7903 Foremarke Hall – during the
Didcot secures visit from Fawley Hill’s No. 31 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 HUDSWELL, Clarke 0-6-0ST Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons No. 31 made its first preservation-era visit to another heritage railway in late October when it joined ‘Swindonised’ Hudswell, Clarke 0-6-0ST No. 813 at Didcot Railway Centre. No. 31 can usually be found on the late Sir William McAlpine’s private railway at Fawley Hill (now in
‘P2’ fundraising receives two-thirds of £5m target Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 THE A1 Steam Locomotive Trust (A1SLT) has announced it has received pledges for more than two-thirds of the £5million required to complete its new-build Gresley ‘P2’ 2-8-2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales. Since its launch in late-September 2013 around 930 supporters have signed up to the ‘P2 for the price of a
Industry Insider Week 48 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence | Infrastructure METRONET in Perth, Australia, has commenced the early works for the Joondalup Railway Line extension, which will connect the city to the northern suburbs, terminating in Yanchep. The total length of the extension will be 14.5km. The main construction works will begin in
Alstom-Bombardier Consortium Wins Paris Metro Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 The Alstom-Bombardier consortium has won the contract to design and manufacture the next generation of metro trains for Île-de-France Mobilités and RATP. The contract is for 44 trains, for a value of 530 million euros. The contract also includes options for up to 410 metro trains. Both companies have a
RMT claims ‘political motivation’ behind failure to agree SWR deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 A LONG series of strikes has begun on South Western Railway today, after talks between the company and the RMT broke up without agreement before the weekend. The union has alleged that the failure to come to terms over the future pattern of on-train staffing and the role of guards was
South Western Railway 27-day strike begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire Commuters are being warned to expect delays as workers on South Western Railway begin a 27-day strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union will walk out for 27 days between today and New Year’s Day, threatening travel chaos for commuters and Christmas shoppers. Passengers have been
Labour promises to cut regulated rail fares by a third Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20190 THE Labour Party says it would cut regulated rail fares by 33 per cent if it gains power after the general election, and claims that the ‘average’ commuter would save £1,097 a year. Season tickets would also be updated to allow part-time travel, and the basis for rail tariffs nationally would
January fare rises will be ‘held below inflation’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20190 RAIL fares will rise by an average of 2.7 per cent in January, and train operators pointed out that this increase would be below last July’s RPI figure of 2.8 per cent. The Rail Delivery Group also pledged that its member operators ‘want to work with any future government to make
Construction on Rail Baltica Begins in Estonia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 “During the last couple of years, the Rail Baltica project in Estonia has progressed in good speed. The detailed technical design of the route is under way, the architectural competition of Ülemiste Joint Terminal has been successfully completed and negotiations with the winners are ongoing, and the technical designing of
The official last day of steam Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 Sunday, August 4, 1968 – the day named by British Rail for the end of ‘normal’ steam – saw just two engines with a full head of steam at Rose Grove. Immaculately turned-out No. 48773 was all set for the Blackburn-Hellifield- Carnforth leg of the Locomotive Club of Great Britain’s
Steam locomotives on the East Lancashire Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 No. 46441 spent several years operating on the ELR following its appearance at the August 1993 Steam Railway Festival. Photo: Mike Taylor The East Lancashire Railway has become well known for its wide variety of steam locomotives that have operated along the line and while it would
Five things you may not have known about British Rail freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 A big player for the UK economy According to the Rail Freight Group, rail freight contributes £870m to the economy and plays a big part in reducing congestion and carbon emissions. The overall freight tonnage carried by rail has declined gradually, from 175 million in 1973/74 to 138 million in 1986/87,
Australian and Queensland Governments Sign Inland Rail Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 “The delivery of Inland Rail in Queensland is a huge win for the state, providing jobs and opportunities to communities. “This deal will see us work with the Federal Government on business cases for passenger rail services from Salisbury to Beaudesert, Brisbane to Toowoomba and a dedicated rail freight line to
Désirée Baer to Take Over as CEO of SBB Cargo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 Starting in March 2020 Désirée Baer will take over as CEO of SBB Cargo AG, replacing Nicolas Perrin. Prior to starting in her new role she will go through a one-month transitional programme. Désirée Baer, who graduated from the University of St Gallen, has been the CEO of Securitrans Public Transport
Xtra Power for PoE Switches and Injectors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 For the power supply of Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches and injectors, intreXis offers specialised DC-DC converters for different rail applications. The two power classes which are 150 or 500 watts are available with 48 VDC or 52 VDC output voltage. The Power Sourcing Equipment (PSE) is efficiently supplied within the
Black Friday: Six issues of The Railway Magazine for only £14! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 Bag a Black Friday bargain and get six issues of Britain’s best-selling rail title, The Railway Magazine, for only £15! That’s nearly half-price off the cover price! Britain’s best-selling rail title – published continuously since 1897, commands the respect of professionals and enthusiasts alike. At The Railway Magazine, we pride ourselves
Black Friday: Six issues of The Railway Magazine for only £15! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20190 Bag a Black Friday bargain and get six issues of Britain’s best-selling rail title, The Railway Magazine, for only £15! That’s nearly half-price off the cover price! Britain’s best-selling rail title – published continuously since 1897, commands the respect of professionals and enthusiasts alike. At The Railway Magazine, we pride ourselves
BREAKING: New SWR peace talks break down, so strikes will go ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 THE series of strikes called for almost every day throughout December on South Western Railway is on, after two days of last-ditch talks at ACAS broke down on Thursday afternoon. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: ‘RMT is angry and frustrated that a set of proposals that would have guaranteed
SWR peace talks break down, so strikes will go ahead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 THE series of strikes called for almost every day throughout December on South Western Railway is on, after two days of last-ditch talks at ACAS broke down on Thursday afternoon. RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: ‘RMT is angry and frustrated that a set of proposals that would have guaranteed
Protesters lose legal challenge against HS2 rail line running through woodland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 Photo: Victoria Jones/PA Wire Environmental campaigners opposed to the HS2 rail line running through a woodland area in west London have lost their latest court fight. HS2 bosses complained that protesters were unlawfully occupying a path at a construction site in Hillingdon and asked Judge David Holland to grant them “possession”. Protesters
nVent ERICO Rail Heating System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 The nVent ERICO Rail Heating System is the smart solution that is up to 30% more energy efficient than constant wattage heating elements. Environmental sustainability is a core strategic value across many industries, especially in rail. Networks throughout the world have set forth ambitious climate protection goals that call for the
SWR and RMT dispute talks move into second day Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 TALKS at ACAS between the RMT and South Western Railway broke up yesterday without agreement, but are continuing for a second day. Neither side has yet made a formal statement, but SWR is continuing to prepare for almost a month of walkouts starting on 2 December. The RMT is in dispute
Class 66 locomotive carrying The Railway Magazine name given makeover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 Photo: Jack Boskett The Class 66 locomotive which carries the name of The Railway Magazine has been given a brand new look. No. 66503 in Freightliner’s fleet, the 20-year old loco, which works intermodal trains from ports to inland terminals, was give a sparkling coat of Freightliner’s new orange and black
Alstom Wins Marseille Metro Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 The existing MPM 76 rolling stock on the Marseille metro entered service in the 1970s and 1980s. New Metro Trains for Marseille Each new rubber-tyre metro train will consist of four cars and be 65m in length. Passengers will be able to move from car to car. Based on a calculation of
The Infrastructure Progress Report · Melbourne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20190 Project status: Construction began in 2018. Now, tunnel boring machines Joan and Meg have started operations on the North Melbourne to Kensington section after they were assembled at the new North Melbourne Station site in mid-2019. TBM Joan, which broke ground shortly before TBM Meg, has travelled more than 250 metres
Stadler Sells First FLIRT to Azerbaijan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 Stadler has signed its first contract for the supply of ten FLIRT multiple units to Azerbaijan Railways (ADY). The contract value is approximately 115 million euros and breaks down as follows: four trains will be diesel trains for interregional services, three will be electric interregional trains, and a final three will
Roving Repton on autumn gala circuit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 THE North Yorkshire Moors Railway’s (NYMR) Southern ‘Schools’ 4-4-0 No. 926 Repton took part in no fewer than three autumn steam galas during September and October, visiting the North West and the East Midlands in the process. Visiting Southern 4-4-0s Nos. 30120 and 926 Repton race past the curve for the Mountsorrel
Pitchford Hall creates Collett preservation ‘first’ after overhaul brings new livery Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 EPPING Ongar Railway-based GWR ‘Hall’ No. 4953 Pitchford Hall is back in steam after overhaul, and carrying a livery never before seen on one of the Collett 4-6-0s in the preservation era. Roger Wright’s ‘Hall’ caught many by surprise when it arrived at the Great Central Railway (GCR) for testing on
The Infrastructure Progress Report · Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 Estimates suggest that 28,000 people will use the light rail line every day by 2026 with 130,000 people living within walking distance of a stop. Stage 1 will feature 16 accessible stops with services running 7 days a week at a headway of 7.5 minutes during peak times. Transdev will operate
New hope in South Western Railway dispute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 ALMOST a month of RMT strikes on South Western Railway could yet be averted, after new talks were agreed,last night. Both sides are meeting at the conciliation service ACAS today, in an eleventh-hour bid to hammer out an agreement about on-train staffing and the future role of guards. At the moment, SWR
Special Foam Helps Save Lives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20190 Here the lightweight and closed cell special foam can save lives. In addition, the material helps to keep flames within a single fire compartment by hindering the transfer of flames and high temperatures to other compartments. Housings and enclosures for components requiring special protection can also be produced with the
DAMM Australia and Zetron Partner to Integrate Mission Critical Communication Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 For more information, visit the Zetron (#73) and DAMM Australia (#71) booths at Comms Connect 2019 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on November 27th and 28th. About Zetron, Inc. Zetron has been designing and manufacturing integrated mission critical communications systems since 1980. Its offerings include NG9-1-1 call taking, CAD, mapping,
Barry Kennedy Joins Unipart Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 Unipart Rail are very pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Kennedy as Deputy Managing Director UK Rail. Barry has significant experience at Director level with Tier 1 providers in the rail market including shaping and working on Collaborative Alliancing. Barry’s experience together with their existing team will support them to
ELeather Opens First APAC Showroom in Beijing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 We’re proud to announce that November saw the opening of our first ever showroom in Asia Pacific region. Located in China’s bustling capital city, Beijing, the showroom displays product innovation and brings ELeather closer to the growing Asian sustainable and innovative materials market. As conversations surround the rise of Asia and its immense
Preorder Your Copy of The Changing Face of Railfreight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 Freight services on British railway lines have changed dramatically over the last 40 to 50 years. The Changing Face of Railfreight looks back over this period to chart both the physical changes to the network and the organisational changes which have had such an impact on this vital aspect of Britain’s
Joondalup Extension Works to Yanchep Commence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 Perth: METRONET has begun the early works for the extension of the Joondalup Railway Line to northern suburbs, terminating in Yanchep. The Premier of Western Australia, Mark McGowan, the Attorney General and Federal Member for Pearce, Christian Porter, and the Western Australia Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti, came to turn the first
Hull Trains Receives First Hitachi Class 802 ‘Paragon’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 “We have made a significant investment in these hi-tech trains which will completely overhaul the current service as our customers know it. “Not only will these trains give a smoother ride, they will be a lot more reliable than our existing trains, they will include complimentary Wi-Fi, plug and USB sockets
New fleet for Hull Trains marks a ‘new era’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 THE first of five Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses which have been bought for open-access operator Hull Trains arrived at Hull station yesterday. A total of £60 million has been invested by Angel Trains and the fleet will now be introduced over the coming weeks, with the aim of having all five in
The Key Successes and Challenges for Rail in Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20190 “For the first time, a national approach has been agreed to position Australia’s multimodal freight supply chains to face the growing freight challenges of the next 20 years and beyond. For passenger rail, the Government has committed to faster rail, providing for people to be able to commute from regional
The Ones That Got Away – Preorder now! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 Railway heritage enthusiasts are well served by the legendary locos that have survived into preservation – but not every engine was so fortunate. Some of Britain’s finest locomotives were unceremoniously scrapped long before anyone thought to preserve them. The Ones That Got Away tells their story. Despite the millions of pounds and
New trains are ‘early Christmas present’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 THE new fleet of bi-mode ‘Nova 1’ Class 802 units for TransPennine Express has been unveiled in a ceremony at Liverpool Lime Street. A trial run had already been carried out on 28 September, when one of the Hitachi-built sets worked a return journey with passengers on board between Newcastle and
Bombardier: “Rail Will Play an Important Role in Solving Australia’s Mobility Needs” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 RN: “What will you be focusing on at AusRAIL?” Wendy McMillan, President, Southeast Asia and Australia Region: “We are proud to present Bombardier’s latest innovations for sustainable mobility at the AusRail Rail Conference and Exhibition 2019. Wendy McMillan “We will discuss with customers, operators and government officials; our complete value chain of
Industry Insider Week 47 · 7 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 Alstom Signs 10-Year ETCS Maintenance Contract with SBB | Rolling Stock Alstom has signed a ten-year maintenance contract for on-board ETCS equipment with Swiss operator SBB. This is Alstom’s second contract with SBB. This current contract, which includes an option to extend by five years, is worth 25 million euros. Read more
Re-wheeling planned for The Unknown Warrior Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 THE LMS-Patriot Project hopes to have new-build ‘Patriot’ No. 5551 The Unknown Warrior back on all of its wheels again before too long following the return of its centre pair of coupled wheels to Swanwick Junction. The wheelset has had new crank pins fitted at Multi-Tech, near Wakefield, after a problem
Rail workers to stage second Saturday strike in row over staffing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Wire Rail workers will stage the second in a series of strikes on Saturday in a dispute over staffing on trains. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union on West Midlands Trains will walk out for 24 hours, disrupting services for passengers including workers, shoppers and sports fans. The
Sydney to Get 23 Additional Alstom Metropolis Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 As part of efforts to expand the Sydney Metro network beyond the Northwest line that opened in May 2019, the NSW Government will order 23 new metro trains as part of the City & Southwest phase. This second stage of the Sydney metro will connect the existing eastern terminal of
TransPennine Express Launches New Nova Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 On 22 November the TransPennine Express launched its new Nova fleet at Lime Street Station in Liverpool. The public got to see the new trains in the presence of stakeholders and dignitaries. Individuals involved in the 500m GBP project gave speeches and there was entertainment in the form of a brass
22 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 Labour would extend HS2 to Scotland LABOUR has revealed radical plans for the railways in its election manifesto. Franchises could be allowed to expire over time, which would avoid claims for breach of contract from the operators, but at the heart of the plans is a new ‘publicly owned rail company’,
Zonegreen is on the Up Down Under Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 Depots are inherently dangerous places to work, with hazards including moving trains and high-voltage equipment part and parcel of everyday life. However, advances in technology mean the risks to staff can be almost eradicated by removing the human element in safety procedures. Leading this revolution are the specialist engineers at Sheffield-based
Engineered Leather – The Latest Chapter in Material Evolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 The material industry has always been eager to transform the way it thinks and works. Changes in consumer attitudes have huge influence on this, and all of the material industry is currently trying to keep up with two consumer demands simultaneously: increased consumption and improved sustainability. As the world’s population continues
How Has Rail WiFi Technology Developed? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 Recent research found that the average commuting time in the UK has risen from 48 minutes to an hour and that one in seven commuters are now spending two or more hours of their day travelling to and from work. As commuting time continues to increase, passengers are likely to become
RAIL UNIONS WELCOME LABOUR’S PLEDGE TO END DRIVER-ONLY TRAINS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Unions have welcomed a pledge by Labour to end the “discriminatory practice” of driver-only trains on the railways, guaranteeing there will be a second member of fully trained staff. Labour said the second member of staff will help with boarding and other duties during the journey so that older and disabled rail passengers
Rail unions welcome Labour party pledge to end driver-only trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Unions have welcomed a pledge by Labour to end the “discriminatory practice” of driver-only trains on the railways, guaranteeing there will be a second member of fully trained staff. Labour said the second member of staff will help with boarding and other duties during the journey so that older and disabled rail passengers
Alstom Signs 10-Year ETCS Maintenance Contract with SBB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 22 Oct 2019 | Infrastructure Ontario: Hurontario LRT Contract Awarded Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded the contract to design, build, maintain, operate and finance the Hurontario LRT. source= https://railway-news.com/alstom-signs-10-year-etcs-maintenance-contract-with-sbb/
Stadler Board Nominates Doris Leuthard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Stadler’s board of directors has nominated two-time Swiss President Doris Leuthard, recommending her appointment to the board from 30 April 2020. This would make her the second woman on the board, which currently has eight members. Former Federal Councillor, Doris Leuthard © Stadler At Stadler’s 29th general assembly, and its first as a publicly
Something ‘Wightwick’ this way comes as Bosworth line celebrates 50 golden years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 “OVERWHELMED” and “speechless” were just two of the words used by Battlefield Line director Adrian Lock to describe the success of the Leicestershire line’s 50th anniversary gala on October 18-20. The Shackerstone Railway Society had wanted to mark its five decades of operations at Shackerstone with something special, and this it
Morpeth crash: I helped two survivors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 THE feature by Fraser Pithie on the Morpeth Curve (RM Sept) was a fascinating read, which allowed me to re-live my involvement in the 1984 crash. We lived at 45 Low Stobhill at the time of the 1984 crash. I loved the fact there were trains at the bottom of my garden,
Early Experiments in Steam Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 A working replica of Stockton & Darlington Railway Locomotion No. 1, which hauled the world’s first public train on September 27,1825. Andrew Jeffrey. In less than 30 years at the beginning of the 19th century, steam engine technology went from stationary mining machines to powering the world’s first inter-city railway. In the
SWR strikes set to go ahead after latest talks fail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 TWO days of negotiations at the arbitration service ACAS have failed to avert multiple RMT strikes on South Western Railway in December. The walkouts, in the continuing dispute over on-train staffing and the role of guards, are set to begin on 2 December and continue without a break until 11 December
21 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Mayor says HS2 needs a new name and new look WEST Midlands Mayor Andy Street says HS2 should be rebranded, and provide a direct rail connection between Birmingham and Paris. In an article in The Times, the Mayor said ‘when intercity fast trains shift to HS2, we can open up Birmingham
Connect with Passengers in Colour by Using Dynamic LED Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Daktronics LED displays bring light and attention to real-time information for passengers while also providing a solid source of return on investment with advertising opportunities. In some cases, the advertising can even reimburse owners for the cost of the displays. As an example of this digital signage in a real-world environment,
Measurement and Inspection Services – Accuracy at First Sight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Higher speeds, heavier loads, higher expectations for travel comfort – the requirements for railway tracks are steadily increasing. Our measurement and inspection services ensure that you are able to assess and monitor the quality of your railway tracks at any time. For that purpose, we provide safety and efficiency for you. The
Virgin Trains signs off in style with video featuring Mr Blobby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Photo: PA With the end of the Virgin Trains franchise taking place at 01:59am on December 8 after 22 years of running trains between London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, they’re going out with a bang! To celebrate all that Virgin has achieved since it launched in 1997, the company has created
Virgin Trains signs off in style! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20190 Photo: PA With the end of the Virgin Trains franchise taking place at 01:59am on December 8 after 22 years of running trains between London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh, they’re going out with a bang! To celebrate all that Virgin has achieved since it launched in 1997, the company has
OEBB Tests Cityjet Eco with Positive Results Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20190 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) and Siemens Mobility have developed an environmentally friendly train that is a hybrid electric-battery multiple unit: the Cityjet eco. The first runs of the Cityjet eco in real passenger operations have brought valuable insights and give a positive prognosis for the future. OEBB Cityjet Eco Testing Between 17
Major changes for Welsh timetables soon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20190 THE pattern of Sunday rail timetables in Wales is set to change radically next month. Transport for Wales said the number of services would increase by almost half, with an extra 186, or 40 per cent, being introduced on 15 December for the winter timetable. Among the many changes, Maesteg will
Mirage Rail Goes Global with Rail Induction Welding System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 Rail Welding System © Mirage Mirage is a design and build house with over 10 years’ experience producing bespoke machinery and engineering solutions for the rail, automotive, pharmaceutical and food industries. The company, based in Staffordshire, England, has an experienced design department equipped with solid, surface and 2D modelling software to assist
Preservation focus: Forgetten Gems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 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
Elastomeric Bearings for Construction, Industry and Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 Constant research and development, over 45 years of experience and certified quality management is the reason for choosing Calenberg Ingenieure for successful projects at home and abroad. The application of Calenberg products in the field of static load bearings is especially effective where rigid building parts are put in contact with
Hydrogen Refuelling Stations for Trains · Saskia Schulz Wins Innovation Prize Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 Allianz pro Schiene, the German Pro-Rail Alliance, has issued an award for a world premiere: hydrogen refuelling stations for trains. The ‘innovation prize for shaping mobility 2019’ has gone to 28-year-old Saskia Schulz for her contribution to environmentally friendly transport. The Alstom employee and her team developed the concept for the
19 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20190 FirstGroup directors branded ‘immature’ as shares fall THERE is new turmoil at rail franchise operator FirstGroup, with a major investor branding its directors ‘immature’. Robert Tchenguiz has allied himself with 10 per cent shareholder Coast Capital to demand that First sells off its US businesses. First has already been challenged by
German-Swiss Agreement to Foster Shift to Rail for Freight Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 The BEV, Deutsche Bahn and the canton of Basel-Stadt have entered into several agreements between 1852 and 2003. This latest agreement aims to achieve mutual consideration and co-ordination regarding rail and logistics projects on the land of the Rangierbahnhof Basel Bad Bf. The goal of the agreement is to implement the
The Future of Transportation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 Safety First Arguably the most eagerly anticipated development in the transportation industry is the self-driving or connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) which, despite perception, is set to increase passenger safety across multiple transportation modalities. Trains could very well be first out of the gate as fully autonomous forms of transportation. And
Industry Insider Week 46 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 Alstom to Supply 19 Coradia Trains to Baden-Württemberg | Rolling Stock DB Regio, Deutsche Bahn’s regional operator, has ordered 19 EMUs from Alstom, type Coradia Continental. The trains will gradually enter service from December 2022 onwards, in a contract worth 120 million euros. Once delivered, the trains will become the property
18 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 London fares to stay frozen in 2020 TRANSPORT FOR LONDON fares are to be unchanged in 2020, which will be the last year of a four-year commitment by the Mayor Sadiq Khan to keep fares frozen. The freeze will cover fares for single pay-as you go journeys on the Underground and
Workplace Medical Health Screening – MECX Medical Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 A sick employee can cost their employers up to £975 a year through a combination of direct costs in sick pay, lost output and the provision of temporary staff. This is where the team at MECX Medical are able to help by providing your business with a comprehensive range of
16 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20190 Weekend extra Green light for West Coast franchise NEW assurances by FirstGroup and Trenitalia over competition concerns about the West Coast Partnership franchise have been accepted by the Competition and Markets Authority. The partners have undertaken to cap fares and to maintain cheap Advance fares. The new franchise is due to begin
Season of industrial action starts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 THE first day of industrial action by the RMT on West Midlands Trains starts on Saturday 16 November, and WMT is warning that service levels will be sharply reduced, with no trains at all on some routes or sections of routes. The walkout marks the start of a season of industrial
Alstom Presents Future Metro for Lille Metropolitan Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 At the 3rd Assises des Mobilités, the Métropole Européenne de Lille (MEL) and Alstom presented the future metro for the metropolitan region. The presentation took place in Alstom’s maintenance workshop in Villeneuve d’Ascq. The event was attended by Damien Castelain, President of MEL, Gilles Fargier, General Manager of Ilévia, the
European Transport Commissioner-Designate Hearing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 Addressing the right to freedom of movement, Ms. Valean said this right applied to every EU citizen, regardless of location, income or special needs. Everyone, whether it be citizens living in remote areas or those with restricted mobility, needed to be able to access this right. Ms Valean also addressed the
Alstom Begins Delivery of Coradia Stream EMUs for Veneto and Liguria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 The first Italian region to place an order under the 2016 framework agreement was Emilia Romagna for 47 units. Of these 14 trains are already in passenger service. Trenitalia’s Relaunch Effort Trenitalia (FS Italian Group) has initiated a wider plan for development of the regional transport. These new trains are a part
MARTA Signs Contract for 127 Stadler METRO Trains metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 “We have consistently exceeded our on-time performance target goal of 95 percent, but we know that the age of our current fleet contributes heavily to the delays we experience. “About 65 percent of our delays are due to rail car reliability, and with rail transit being the cornerstone of our business,
Alstom to Supply 19 Coradia Trains to Baden-Württemberg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20190 DB Regio will acquire the new trains on behalf of the Ministry of Transport of Baden-Württemberg. Once delivered, the Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg (SFBW) will become the owner. It will lease the vehicles to DB Regio for a period of 13 years – the duration of their transport contract. Coradia Continental for