Nuremberg-Regensburg Line Reopens to Rail Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20260 The Nuremberg-Regensburg railway line has officially reopened to rail traffic following the completion of a slew of modernisation works. As a project partner, Hitachi Rail has celebrated its own contributions to the technological renewal of the heavily-utilised section of the European Rhine-Danube transport corridor. Hitachi Rail supported the modernisation with the implementation
HS2 Signs New Civil Engineering Contracts as Part of Reset Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced a successful renegotiation of contracts with two civil engineering joint-ventures as part of the programme’s wider reset. New commercial contracts have now been signed with both EKFB and Align, collectively amounting to more than 100km of the HS2 route between London and the West Midlands. Two major contracts
Work Begins to Restore Portishead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20260 Work has officially begun to restore the railway line from Bristol Temple Meads to Portishead, which will bring train services back after more than 60 years. Thus far, the Government has invested more than 63 million GBP to reconnect Portishead and Pill to the railway network in an effort to improve
US: Construction to Move Forward on Sawtooth Bridges Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20260 Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT have announced that they will be moving forward with initial construction for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. The project has been given the green light following the receipt of a 133 million USD Federal-State Partnership grant for ‘enabling components’, which are expected to support critical improvements along
MTA Breaks Ground on Construction of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20260 Ground has officially been broken on the major construction stage of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project. To mark the beginning of construction, ground was broken at the location where, in early 2027, a tunnel boring machine (TBM) will be lowered into the ground and begin its journey mining new
DNV to Provide Cybersecurity for Caribbean’s First Monorail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20260 Independent assurance and risk management provider DNV has announced it has been selected to provide specialised cybersecurity services for the Santiago de los Caballeros monorail system in the Dominican Republic – the Caribbean’s first. The scope of the award covers safety-critical railway systems including signalling, train control, rolling stock and power
International Railway Summit: Military Mobility – Is Europe’s Railway Prepared? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20260 As conflict rages across the world, more and more questions are being asked about the preparedness of states throughout Europe, and as NATO demands the theoretical deployment of 100,000 troops within 10 days, these queries turn to the region’s railways. Is Europe’s railway infrastructure equipped to handle such situations, and can
£20 Million Upgrade Begins on Scotland’s First Electrified Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 A new 20 million GBP project to upgrade overhead power lines on Scotland’s first electrified railway has officially begun. Work is set to focus on sections of the North Clyde lines, which run from Helensburgh, Balloch and Milngavie through Glasgow’s west end and low‑level stations. The North Clyde upgrade work is valued at £20
PODCAST: All Routes Considered: California High-Speed Rail’s New Delivery Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20260 Welcome back to All Routes Considered – a podcast brought to you by the a2b Global Media transport news network! We bring you the latest news, trending topics and in-depth discussion on the biggest events in transport from across the rail, bus and airport sectors. [embedded content] In this latest episode, we discuss the latest changes to
Hitachi Rail to Develop Railway Systems for Mexican Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20260 Hitachi Rail has signed a contract to design, develop, supply, install and commission the railway systems of the Saltillo–Nuevo Laredo corridor in Mexico. The contract, valued at 168 million EUR, forms part of the Mexican Government’s programme to reactivate and expand passenger rail transport across the country, as well as boost
Alstom Celebrates Extension of REM to Montreal’s West Island Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20260 Alstom has celebrated the official commissioning of the new Réseau express métropolitain (REM) branch to Montreal’s West Island. Commissioned by CDPQ Infra; the move marks a major milestone in the development of one of the world’s most modern automated public transit networks – adding 14 kilometres to the existing 50 kilometre
Over 80% of Plots Acquired for Key Section of Port Polska Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20260 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has announced the completion of the Railway Voluntary Acquisition Programme for a section of the Port Polska investment programme that aims to link Warsaw, Łódź and the national airport. Final procedures relating to the acquisition of the remaining properties are now underway, with a total of 206
DB InfraGO Completes Renovation on Key Section of Hamburg – Berlin Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20260 DB InfraGO has announced the completion of a corridor renovation along the northern section of the rail link between Hamburg and Berlin. Renovation works have seen a major renewal of tracks, switches, noise barriers and signal boxes, as well as the modernisation of a number of stations along the route –
HS2 Completes Construction of Network’s Tallest Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 – the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network – which is situated just outside Birmingham city centre. Final checks are now underway ahead of its impending launch over the Cross City railway line, marking a new milestone for the high-speed rail
HS2 Control Centre & Rolling Stock Depot Set for Birmingham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 HS2 Ltd has confirmed that Taylor Woodrow Infrastructure Ltd and Aureos Rail Ltd (TWA JV) have been chosen to build the high-speed railway’s main control centre and rolling stock depot. The 856 million GBP contract will see the site built on a disused 70-hectare brown field site in Birmingham, and will
DB InfraGO Reports Stabilisation of German Rail Network in 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20260 New data from DB InfraGO’s 2025 condition report shows that the German rail network has begun to stabilise, with the average condition rating for the entire rail network remaining at 3.00 – the same level as the previous year. Data suggests that a long-term downward trend has now been halted, with
Tenders Issued for Development of High Speed Rail Connecting Newcastle–Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20260 Over 700 people representing roughly 250 organisations and 17 countries have attended a major industry briefing in Newcastle, Australia, that saw two milestone train and tunnel tenders issued as part of the development of the country’s new High Speed Rail system between Newcastle and Sydney. Aiming to connecting the two cities
UK: Contracts Signed to Reopen Portishead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20260 The reinstatement of the Portishead railway line has taken another step closer to realisation following the signing of contracts worth 200 million GBP at Bristol Temple Meads. Two new stations will also be delivered as part of efforts to reopen the line, which closed to passengers in 1964. Invited guests were taken
Ground Broken on Chicago Red Line Extension Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20260 Mayor Brandon Johnson joined Senator Dick Durbin, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Acting President Nora Leerhsen and other dignitaries last week to break ground on the Red Line Extension (RLE) Project. Widely considered to be the largest and most transformational capital construction project in CTA history; the project will see the Red
HS2 Engineers to Begin Work on New Saltley Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 HS2 engineers are gearing up to begin reconstruction of Saltley Viaduct, facilitating the arrival of new high-speed rail services. Situated two miles northeast of Birmingham city centre; the existing structure spans a 183-metre section of the B4114, which will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on 10 May ahead of a
Northern Powerhouse Rail: Economic Boosts, Timelines & Lessons Learnt from HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 An oral evidence session held yesterday by The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) examined how government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) could boost economic growth in the North of England. During the session, attendees were questioned on how published plans might align with government growth goals for the North, with scrutiny
Cross Passages Installed Along HS2’s Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20260 The HS2 project has reached another significant milestone with the construction of 34 cross passages along the Northolt Tunnel. Connecting the northbound and southbound tunnels; cross passages are a safety feature that allow passengers to cross to the adjacent tunnel in the event of an emergency. 34 cross passages have been installed
CPK Launches Tender for Construction of Key Section of Y Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20260 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a procurement procedure for companies looking to construct a key section of the new High-Speed Rail line between Warsaw and Łódź. The chosen company will be tasked with the construction of a 14.3-kilometre section of the Y railway line, which will connect the airport and
Oman-UAE Rail Connection Project Reaches 40% Completion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20260 Hafeet Rail, a joint venture from Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and the Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has announced that the Oman-UAE rail connection project has reached 40% completion. The project, which spans 238 kilometres, aims to develop an integrated, high-efficiency transport and logistics system that will support trade flow, enhance supply
$4.7 Billion to Be Invested into Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20260 The United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 4.7 billion USD investment into rail projects along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor. The investment is intended to ‘enhance travel for American families’, as well as aid in the revitalisation of the nation’s main rail hubs – including New York Penn Station and
All Aboard: The Future of Australia’s Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20260 In 2026, Australia’s rail infrastructure landscape could be considered to be in something of a major transitional state. With a wide number of major construction projects currently underway, the country is gradually expanding access to vital networks to reach each and every corner of the map. From freight to High Speed
USDOT to Invest $2.04 Billion to Improve Rail Travel Across America Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20260 US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a new 2.04 billion USD investment that aims to modernise America’s rail infrastructure. The Secretary has stated that the investment will be used to improve rail travel experience for American families, as well as the transportation of goods across the country. The investment will
Jordan & UAE to Launch $2.3 Billion Aqaba Port Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 20, 20260 Jordan and the United Arab Emirates have announced the initiation of a landmark 2.3 billion dollar infrastructure partnership, signing new, definitive agreements to construct the Aqaba Port Railway. The project marks the formal beginning of a multi-billion dollar strategic corridor designed to modernise Jordan’s logistics backbone, as well as more comprehensively
Hitachi Rail to Develop & Certify New ERTMS STM for Portuguese Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20260 Hitachi Rail has been chosen to both develop and certify a new External ERTMS Specific Transmission Module (STM) for the Portuguese market. The company was selected following a public international tender procedure launched by Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP). The STM will be the second Hitachi Rail has developed for the Portuguese market ©
RCRC Launches Auction for Naming Rights of Five Riyadh Metro Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched an investment auction for the naming rights of a set of five key stations on the Riyadh Metro. Naming rights for the stations in question, Al-Murooj, An-Nuzhah, King Fahd District 1, Al-Rabi, and Jarir District, are being offered under long-term contracts with
Rail Industry to Phase out Signal Post Telephones in England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has announced that its Industry Leadership Group has decided to move away from the use of signal post telephones. The decision was made following a request from Network Rail to stop the provision of signal post telephones during re-signalling works, starting with its Fife
Italy: Webuild-Led Consortium Completes Excavation of Caterina Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20260 Excavation has been completed on the Caterina Tunnel, forming a crucial part of Lot 1A of the Salerno-Reggio Calabria High-Speed/High-Capacity Railway, a strategic project that will connect southern Italy with northern Italy and Europe. The work on Lot 1A is currently being carried out by a consortium led by Webuild, which
Romania: Hitachi Rail Deploys New Signalling Technology at Ciulnita Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20260 Hitachi Rail has deployed new digital signalling technology at Ciulnita station in Romania. Based on the TAS Platform, the system replaces the previous SELMIS platform, which has been retired following 20 years of service. Hitachi’s new system replaces the long-standing SELMIS platform © Hitachi Rail Located in Ialomița County, in the Muntenia region of
Australia: Two TBMs Delivered to Suburban Rail Loop’s Eastern Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20260 Webuild has announced the delivery of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East development site in Burwood. Assembly of the TBMs has now begun, with tunnelling set to commence later this year as the machines travel from Burwood towards the Glen Waverley station box. The two TBMs
HS2 Ltd to Explore Project Simplification to Reduce Delays & Overall Cost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20260 The Transport Secretary has requested HS2 Ltd explores options to simplify the construction and operation of the project in order to reduce delays and cut overall costs. As part of his overall reset of the project; CEO Mark Wild has stated he will explore options related to the speed of the
First TBM Delivered for Italian Side of Turin–Lyon Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20260 The first of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) destined to carve out the Italian side of the Mont Cenis Base Tunnel – the core of the future Turin–Lyon railway line – has officially been delivered to the Herrenknecht plant in Germany. Built for the UXT consortium (comprised of Itinera, Ghella and
Singapore: LTA Awards Final Contract for Downtown Line 2 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20260 The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has officially awarded the final civil contract for the Downtown Line 2 extension (DTL2e) to China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd. The contract, valued at around 199 million SGD, will see China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd. both design and construct tunnels between the existing Bukit
HS2 Launches Final TBM Towards Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20260 HS2 has officially commenced excavation work of the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands. The last of 11 tunnelling machines purpose-built for the project has now begun its drive from Old Oak Common station in west London towards Euston, the railway’s terminus. The TBM
Final HS2 Viaduct Segment Manufactured at Warwickshire Production Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20260 The final deck segment for HS2’s Delta junction has been manufactured at a purpose-built factory located alongside the M42 near Kingsbury, Warwickshire – the last of over 2,700 that will make up a complex triangular network of viaducts outside Birmingham. Each deck segment weighs up to 85 tonnes, and, once constructed,
Poland: Alstom to Install Signalling Solutions in Łódź High-Speed Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 12, 20260 Alstom has signed a new contract with PORR to execute a number of works related to the installation of railway traffic control devices in the newly-constructed long-distance tunnel in Łódź. The investment will form a key part of railway line no. 85, also known as railway ‘Y’, which by 2032 will
HS2 Engineers Install Complete Longhole Viaduct Installation Ahead of Schedule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 HS2 engineers have successfully launched a 130-metre-long steel bridge into position over the Grand Union Canal, reopening it to the public seven days ahead of schedule. The operation began on Wednesday 4 March, and saw crews slide a 1,620-tonne deck across a country road, canal and towpath near Ufton in Warwickshire. HS2
First Phase of Construction on Cardiff Crossrail Ready to Begin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20260 Construction of a new tram-train route from Cardiff Central to Cardiff Bay via Callaghan Square is set to commence as GRAHAM has been identified as the principal contractor. The new route marks a major milestone in the wider vision for Cardiff Crossrail, which, once complete, will provide a modern tram system
Colas Rail Begins Work on Phase 2 of Coventry’s Very Light Rail Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 Colas Rail UK’s Urban division has officially begun work on the second phase of Coventry’s Very Light Rail (CVLR) programme, which aims to deliver an 800-metre twin-track connection between Coventry Station and Coventry University Technology Park. Full approval was granted by Coventry City Council in January, and will see Colas Rail
HS2 Engineers Complete Concrete Piles for Curzon Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20260 HS2 engineers have completed the final of over 2,000 concrete piles that will underpin the foundations of Birmingham’s Curzon Street Station. Main construction of Curzon Street, which will stretch for more than 400 metres between Moor Street station and Millennium Point, is now well underway. Aerial view of the Curzon Street site
TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a new programme of work this year that aims to both increase & build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and overall workforce. Forming part of a wider 150 million GBP programme to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure, the work will seek
Hitachi Rail to Play Key Role in Turin Metro Line 2 Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Hitachi Rail has been awarded a contract to both design and deliver rolling stock and signalling systems for the Rebaudengo–Politecnico section of Turin Metro Line 2 for its client, InfraTO. The project as a whole has been valued at 481.6 million EUR, of which 388.5 million EUR relates to the base
Work to Commence on Portishead–Bristol Line Restoration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20260 Major work to restore the long-dormant railway linking Portishead and Bristol is set to commence this coming spring. The restoration of the Portishead Line is being funded by the Department for Transport, the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and North Somerset Council, and will be delivered by Network Rail, with
RB Rail Invites Feedback on Energy Subsystem Design in Latvia and Lithuania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 RB Rail has announced a market consultation for Rail Baltica Energy Subsystem Design Expertise in Latvia and Lithuania. The planned procurement will aim to support both the next phase of technical development and the beginning of Detailed Design activities via the provision of independent technical review and the validation of electrification
Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20260 Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station. The first trains travelled into the city just after 05:00 this morning (Monday 23 February) following a nine-day, multimillion-pound series of works were carried out to future-proof the station’s southern approach The works necessitated
Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20260 Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February. Engineers will begin preparatory work ahead of piling on sections of the route set to be electrified between Newcraighall and Shawfair, and from Bowshank Tunnel to Tweedbank station. Work will begin on Saturday 21
TII Begins Selection Process for First Major Design & Build Contracts for MetroLink Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20260 Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has begun the selection process of prospective bidders who have submitted tenders for major civil infrastructure packages for both the M401 and M402 MetroLink contracts. The contracts, which represent a key milestone in the ultimate delivery of the MetroLink programme, encompass the provision of the programme’s heavy
CPK Seeks Contract Engineer for Port Polska Railway Node Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20260 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has invited a mix of 20 companies and consortia to submit new contract engineering bids for the design and construction of the first stage of the railway node in the airport area of the Port Polska investment project. All bids must be submitted by 9 March, with
TfL Unveils Two New Customer Toilets at Morden Underground Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20260 Transport for London (TfL) has officially unveiled a set of two new customer toilets at Morden Underground station. The facilities are part of the Mayor of London’s wider plans to invest 15 million GBP into toilets across the TfL network. The toilets are part of a wider £15 million investment plan to
SYSTRA to Advise on Construction of Copenhagen M4 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 SYSTRA Denmark has been awarded a new contract for Copenhagen metro operator Metroselskabet’s M4 line. To date, SYSTRA has been involved in the construction of all metro lines built in the Danish capital. SYSTRA will act in an advisory role during the line’s extension © SYSTRA Metro line M4 is set to be extended
Land Acquisition Process Begins for DART+ South West Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20260 Work has now officially begun on the formal land acquisition process for a set of 750 directly impacted landowners along Ireland’s DART+ South West route. All landowners have been issued with a Notice to Treat – a statutory step that formally initiates the land purchase process and confirms CIÉ’s intention to
US: Congress Pledges $94 Million Toward Mobility Projects for 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20260 The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has applauded Congress for pledging 94.3 million USD worth of funding toward mobility related projects for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in the recently enacted transportation spending law. Part of a broader bill that seeks to provide federal investment for public
HS2: Porous Portals Completed on Northern End of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 6, 20260 HS2 has announced the completion of construction work on two large portal extensions at the northern end of the tunnel beneath the Chiltern Hills. The structures, which are known as porous portals, have been engineered to eliminate the possibility of trains creating a sonic boom when they enter the tunnel at
Alstom Signs New Contract with PLK SA for Point Machine Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20260 Alstom has signed a new, four-year agreement with PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. for ongoing inspections and overhauls of Onvia Switch electric point machines used across the Polish network. Active between 2026 and 2029; the main scope of the contract covers almost 3,500 inspections and overhauls, with an option for an
HS2 Begins Tunnelling Between Old Oak Common and Euston Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20260 HS2 Ltd has celebrated the launch of the project’s latest tunnel boring machine (TBM), which has started its passage from Old Oak Common toward Euston station – marking a key milestone in the delivery of the new, high-speed rail line. The portion of the route itself has been deemed ‘essential’ by
US: 2 Line Crosslake Connection to Open on 28 March Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20260 Sound Transit has announced that the new Crosslake Connection will open for passenger service on 28 March, completing the 2 Line that will cross Lake Washington and connect with the 1 Line at International District/Chinatown Station – creating one fully integrated regional light rail system. Operating between Lynwood and Redmond; the
Etihad Rail Unveils New Stations on UAE Railway Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20260 Etihad Rail has unveiled details of the UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger railway network, which will connect 11 cities and regions through a series of strategically located stations. With the first four stations previously announced in early 2025 (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Fujairah), Etihad Rail has revealed the remaining
Busy Metro Line Set for Temporary Closure During Improvement Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 A section of the Metro line serving both North Tyneside and Newcastle is set to undergo a significant programme of essential renewal work next month as investments are made to improve general infrastructure. The project will take place over a five-day major line closure between Shiremoor and St James, in both
HS2 Completes Construction of Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20260 HS2 Ltd has announced that construction work has now been completed on the line’s longest tunnel, bringing to an end a project that began nearly five years ago. The Chiltern tunnel, which will soon be fitted with tracks and overhead equipment during a later phase of the project, is set to
Amtrak’s Portal North Bridge Enters Final Phase of Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Amtrak has announced plans for critical work to ‘cutover’, or, transfer one track of rail service from Portal Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey, to the new Portal North Bridge over the Hackensack River. The work has been deemed essential by Amtrak, who believes it will advance long-term reliability and capacity improvements
Sydney Metro Train Completes Inaugural Journey on M1 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 16, 20260 Sydney Metro has celebrated the completion of the first trip along the entire length of the M1 Metro North West & Bankstown Line from Tallawong to Bankstown. The inaugural journey saw a Metro train stop at all 31 stations on the 66-kilometre route, hitting speeds of 100 km/h on the new section
Services Resume on West Coast Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20260 The West Coast Main Line has officially reopened following the completion of multiple journey improvement projects carried out since the start of 2026. Passenger services along the northern half of Britain’s mixed-use passenger and freight route resumed today (15 January) after 14 days of essential upgrades, the biggest of all being
Government Announces New Rail Route Between Liverpool and Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 14, 20260 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced Government plans to construct a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester, marking a key milestone in the establishment of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project. Running via Manchester Airport and Warrington; the new route will form part of the first phase of the
Alstom Completes £49 Million Signalling Upgrade on Portsmouth Direct Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Alstom has announced the successful delivery of new signalling, first-of-type level crossings and a wealth of other assets on the Portsmouth Direct line, which runs between Farncombe in Surrey and Petersfield in Hampshire. The 49 million GBP project has seen the upgrade of a section of UK railway first built over
HS2 Completes Installation of East Deck of M6 South Viaduct Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 HS2 has completed the installation of the East deck of a 4,600-tonne viaduct across the M6 – all without closing the motorway. The structure was ‘slid’ into place over the course of a 17 hour-long operation consisting of a three-stage process to both assemble and install the 315-metre East deck of
Construction Resumed on HS2’s Longest Green Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20250 HS2’s longest green tunnel is a step closer to completion following the realignment of a key local road, allowing for the next phase of excavations. The new tunnel is set to stretch for a total of 2.7km, and is being built inside a shallow cutting near Greatworth, West Northamptonshire with a
Sydney Metro West: TBM Dorothy Completes Journey to Westmead Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20250 Tunnelling for the western end of the Sydney Metro West project is officially complete following the entrance of tunnel boring machine (TBM) Dorothy at Westmead metro station. The 1200-tonne machine is one of the first autonomous TBMs to be used in Australia. TBM Dorothy has completed its journey following its arrival at
CRRC Completes Modernisation of Mexico City Metro Line 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20250 CRRC has celebrated the completion of the Juanacatlán-Observatorio section of the Mexico City Metro Line 1 modernisation project, with the line officially opened to the public on 16 November. The completion of the project marks the full operation of all 20 stations along the line. CRRC delivered a number of key services
Jacobs & Arcadis to Oversee Transformation of South East Queensland Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 Jacobs, in a joint venture with Arcadis, has been selected by the Department of Transport and Main Roads Queensland (TMR) to ensure quality and compliance during design and construction for the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail Project. The project aims to transform South East Queensland’s rail network by expanding capacity
Hitachi Rail Reaffirms Commitment to Innovation at AusRAIL PLUS 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 Hitachi Rail has reaffirmed its commitment to the transformation of mobility across Australia during the opening keynote of AusRAIL PLUS 2025. With more than 650 workers based across its sites in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney; Hitachi Rail is currently actively working to deploy ETCS Level 2 within the Cross River Rail
Freight Traffic: Highest Quality for the Toughest Conditions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20250 Growing demand and extreme conditions characterize freight and heavy transport by rail – hard work for the equipment. In this interview, Brent Duffner, Vice President Turnout Technology at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, provides exciting insights into voestalpine Railway Systems’ expertise in turnout systems for heavy-duty applications. Brent, what does it mean for voestalpine Railway Systems to be a system provider—especially for turnout systems in freight transport? Brent Duffner, Vice
Subway and Commuter Rail: Setting The Course For The Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20250 Every day, suburban and underground trains safely transport hundreds of millions of people to their destinations. How do low-noise, low-vibration, and maintenance-friendly track systems contribute to efficient and sustainable urban mobility? Robert Demal, Vice President – Product Management Fixations and system expert for metro systems at voestalpine Railway Systems GmbH
Railroad Day on Capitol Hill, 2025: Tax, Rail Safety and Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 Tax incentives to spur more private investment in rail infrastructure was among the key topics when freight rail industry stakeholders converged on Washington, D.C. for Railroad Day on Capitol Hill 2025. More than 300 people representing railroads, suppliers, contractors and rail associations met with members of Congress during Railroad Day on
Using Workbank Planning To Improve Renewal And Maintenance Of Assets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20250 Workbank planning is a beneficial core activity for all asset management teams. Read on to find out what the benefits are of using modern software tools when introducing workbank planning. What Is Workbank Planning? A workbank is a set of planned works, whether renewals, maintenance or enhancements, usually for a single asset type,
Q&A with Wild Ingenieure AG: Technology to Overcome Rail Monitoring Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 Wild Ingenieure is a survey firm that specialises in railway construction projects in Switzerland. The firm is well known for its progressive mindset that has helped its customers, both public and private, resolve some of rail’s most complex challenges. We asked Florian von Matt, the Küssnacht am Rigi-based firm’s rail monitoring expert,
New High-Frequency Public Transport Network Unveiled for North Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 A new plan for a high-frequency public transport network across North Wales has been unveiled by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates. The network aims to connect communities with increased rail and bus services across the region, and will see the introduction of metro style trains on
Protect Your Infrastructure with Real-Time Tilt Monitoring Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 Smarter Structural Monitoring for Safer Sites In sectors where safety and stability are non-negotiable, early detection of structural movement can make all the difference. At Yeltech, we’ve developed a Tilt Monitoring Device that delivers real-time insight into the integrity of your most critical structures—helping you stay ahead of potential risks before they become costly problems. Whether
Alstom & ATM Group to Bid for Dublin Luas O&M Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20250 Alstom & ATM Group (Azienda Traspoti Milanesi) have announced a strategic partnership to bid for the upcoming renewal of the Luas operations and maintenance (O&M) contract in Dublin. The bid will be submitted in response to the tender process currently handled by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII). Dublin Luas operates with 81 Alstom-built
Innovation in Fastening Systems – The G9 Rail Clip Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20250 The demands for modern rail fastening systems are constantly increasing: higher load capacity, longer service life, maximum safety and efficient installation and maintenance work are essential. With the G9 Rail Clip, we are setting new standards in the field of rail fastening systems. The fastening clip combines innovation with flexibility and
Italian Section of Brenner Base Tunnel Hits Completion Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 Works on the Italian side of the Brenner Base Tunnel (BBT) have been completed following Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Flavia’s 14 kilometre journey beneath the Alps. The new structure, which will become the longest railway tunnel in the world at 64 kilometres, hit the significant milestone within Lot Mules 2-3 and
ÖBB Invests €19.7 Billion in Austria’s Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20250 ÖBB has provided an update on projects contained within its new 2025-2030 framework, which will see an annual figure of over 3.2 billion EUR invested into the national rail network over the next five years. The framework plan, worth 19.7 billion EUR, will see the administrator invest in a large number
Regional Leaders Propose New Liverpool-Manchester Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20250 Regional leaders have put forth proposals for a new Liverpool-Manchester Railway in a move that is predicted could kickstart a 90 billion GBP transformation across the North West of England. Alongside Rail Minister Huw Merriman and civic and business leaders across the North West, Mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram have
Improving Rail Infrastructure: The New SBW4 Rail Fastening System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 The SB rail fastening system has been a cornerstone of the railway infrastructure in Poland for decades, with the SBW3 variant widely recognized for its reliability and durability. The SBW3 system, manufactured by voestalpine Fastening Systems Sp. z o.o., has long been known for fastening rails to prestressed concrete sleepers. Building
US Transportation Secretary Announces $282.4 Million in Rail Work Grants Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a series of 180 new infrastructure grants for projects across the country. The grants, which amount to more than 3.2 billion USD, will form part of a strategy to motion a portion of projects inherited from the previous government, with Secretary Duffy and
Transmission Dynamics Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for Rail Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 North East based engineering and innovation company Transmission Dynamics has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, recognising the success and impact of its revolutionary rail infrastructure monitoring system, PANDAS-V. Deployed across the UK rail network and globally, PANDAS-V delivers real-time, proactive insights into the condition of overhead
UK: Isle of Wight Island Line Resumes Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Full service has resumed on the Isle of Wight’s Island Line after a nine-month programme of essential repairs have been carried out on Ryde Pier. The works, which were carried out by Octavius, were completed via the use of a tensioned access platform (TAP) – marking the first time the method
Complete Composite Systems (CCS) – ARCOSYSTEM Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20250 The rail industry’s leading elevated cable containment system – has reinforced its reputation for sustainability by gaining major environmental certification –ARCOSYSTEM. Complete Composite Systems (CCS) is delighted to announce that ARCOSYSTEM has officially achieved Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verification. An EPD is a formal document that demonstrates a firm commitment to
Network Rail Issues Travel Advisories During May Engineering Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Network Rail is encouraging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a number of works taking place across Britain’s railway network over both the early and late May bank holiday weekends. The works, which are valued at 133 million GBP, will see Network Rail undertaking over 630 projects across the country. Network
Trimble T4D Rail: Unlocking Rail Monitoring Success for Wayss & Freytag’s Weser Crossing Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 In this interview, the Trimble team sat down with Andreas Boldt, a surveying engineer at Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, to discuss his role, the company’s focus and their experience with T4D Rail, an add-on module from Trimble 4D Control (T4D) monitoring software. Andreas shared his background, detailing his responsibilities in
UK: Network Rail Issues Travel Advice During Blackheath Tunnel Closure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 Network Rail has outlined a temporary timetable for passengers looking to travel via the Blackheath tunnel between Sunday 18 May and Sunday 27 July 2025, as the tunnel is set to close for a period of 10 weeks. The closure, which will lead to a diversion via Greenwich, is due to
Asset Work Bank Planning for Signalling at Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 Driving Efficiency: How Digital Platforms Are Revolutionising Work Bank Planning at Network Rail Rail BI is on a mission to revolutionise the way railway infrastructure managers handle complex data. By consolidating data sets from multiple sources into a single, coherent platform, the company enables sophisticated cost decision-making for rail infrastructure projects—taking
UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 Journeys between Kettering and Wigston will soon be performed by electric trains following an official declaration that the line is ready and safe for their operation along the route, with the final decision officiated both on time and under budget. Certification was awarded by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR),
UK: KeolisAmey Signs New Eight Year DLR Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 KeolisAmey has announced the continuation of its operation and maintenance for London’s DLR network with the signing of a new eight-year contract. The contract will also see the company, which has operated the DLR since 2014, introduce 54 new trains onto the system within the span of agreement. KeolisAmey has operated the
Poland: Alstom to Modernise Rail Traffic Control on Poznań Freight Bypass Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20250 Alstom has been chosen to deliver a slew of new rail traffic control systems for the Poznań freight bypass in Poland. The works, which will be carried out under a contract between Alstom and Krakowskie Zakłady Automatyki S.A., will see the installation of railway traffic control devices at both stations and