Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers. Metallic bridge over the Guarrizas river with plastic sleepers © Adifs Part of Adif’s innovation and sustainability strategy, the trial joins similar initiatives carried out by other railway managers across
Everything’s Not Lost If You Have Built the Wrong Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: Countries like Japan and Switzerland have long shown that you can develop your existing infrastructure into something more suitable. RM Transit‘s video points
Reopened Dartmoor line carries quarter of a million Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 A line in Devon between Exeter and Okehampton has carried its first 250,000 passengers just over a year since regular passenger services were restarted, having been withdrawn in 1972. Rail minister Huw Merriman visited Okehampton to unveil a plaque marking the official reopening of the station building, which has gained
Real-time Video Surveillance: Safer, Reliable Transport Networks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Utilising Real-time Video Surveillance to Maintain Safer, More Reliable Transport Networks Despite research demonstrating the low risk of COVID-19 transmission through the use of public transit, especially where safeguards such as the use of face masks and increased frequency of surface cleaning have been put in place[1], the perception of the
ÖBB and Frequentis Collaborate on Drone Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20220 Unique Innovation Partnership: Austrian Federal Railways And FREQUENTIS Collaborate on Hanger-Based Drone Operations Automated drones to provide faster, more efficient, and more frequent rail track maintenance checks in the future. A dense rail network with almost 10,000 kilometres of track and over 1,000 stations and stops is the basis for the comprehensive
DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20220 The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain’s rail network. In partnership with Innovate UK, the DfT has awarded more than 5 million GBP in grants to 24 innovators through the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 competition. This funding will contribute
Ricardo Opens First North America Rail Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 Ricardo has opened its first North America office dedicated to the rail market. The office in Folsom, CA, will be led by Kirk Klug, the recently appointed President, North America Ricardo Rail, who will oversee the expansion of Ricardo’s rail activities across the region. Kirk Klug, President of North America Ricardo Rail, said:“The opening
Hydrogen Trains Instead of Diesel: Financing by KfW IPEX-Bank Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20220 Hydrogen Trains Instead of Diesel: Financing by KfW IPEX-Bank and Leasing Solution by DAL for the Heidekrautbahn Railway Line near Berlin With the support of KfW IPEX-Bank and DAL, Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) is taking the next step towards an emission-free fleet – operation of the Heidekrautbahn network with 100% regional green
Alstom and SMRT Sign MoU to Improve Rail Operations in Singapore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20220 Alstom is collaborating with Singapore’s rail operator, SMRT Trains to examine the use of advanced technologies that could improve railway operations and maintenance. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore developments in 3D-printed spare parts, autonomous robots and vision computing for predictive maintenance automation, and recoverable
UK: Construction to Begin on Global Centre of Rail Excellence Next Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has officially acquired the former Nant Helen opencast site and Onllwyn Washery in Neath Port Talbot and Powys, South Wales, paving the way for construction to begin. GCRE site being prepared for construction. © The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Outline planning consent for
Poland: PKP Intercity Takes Over First 6 EffiShunter 300 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 CZ Loko is delivering the first six EffiShunter 300 locomotives out of ten to PKP Intercity, having left Česká Třebová for Poland on 26 October. The remaining four locomotives will be delivered by March 2023. Jan Kutálek, Commercial Director, CZ Loko, said:“In the past, we had several projects in Poland, but this
FRA and ENSCO Launch Modernization Era at the TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 U.S. DOT and FRA celebrate 50 years of transportation technology research as Center expands its transportation focus. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. celebrated 50 years of transportation research and development at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO, during an event with federal and state government officials
Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Successes of the International Railway Forum & Conference (IRFC) 2022 The seventh International Railway Forum & Conference took place from 5 to 7 October 2022, in the Clarion Congress Hotel Prague – this time with patronage from the Minister for European Affairs, Mikuláš Bek, PhD, granted within the frame of the
Bristol Temple Meads Becomes UK’s First Station Innovation Zone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 Bristol Temple Meads train station is to become a testbed for new passenger technology, having been named the UK’s first ‘Station Innovation Zone’. Bristol Temple Meads station The station was chosen by Network Rail and Connected Places Catapult for a five-year, multi-million-pound programme to test new ways to improve various aspects of
ENSCO Rail: Stadler to Test DMUs at Transportation Technology Center Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 ENSCO Rail Announces Stadler to Test New DMUs at the Transportation Technology Center Trainsets will undergo braking, acceleration and other operational testing at TTC. ENSCO Rail, the global engineering services company, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Stadler US Inc, the rail vehicle manufacturer, to conduct operational testing at
Bosch Engineering Is Working on Automated Driving in Rail Traffic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 Train Transport of the Future: Bosch Engineering Is Working on Automated Driving in Rail Traffic Mobility Transformation for the Railway Digitalization and automation increase capacity of existing rail network without building new tracksDevelopment focus is on systems and methods for object recognition and classification for partially and fully automated drivingSuccessful collaboration with
Making Rail Networks More Resilient with Satellite Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Making Rail Networks More Resilient with Satellite Insights Climate change requires railway operators to make their networks more resilient and mitigate risks from weather events. This summer has been a wake-up call for many who had taken climate change lightly. The unprecedented heatwave swept over Europe and, in fact, the whole
safe.trAIn Project to Advance Development of AI-Enabled Automated Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20220 Siemens AG has announced that it will lead a consortium of 17 partners to facilitate advances in operating automated regional trains with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). The project, entitled ‘safe.trAIn’, is being subsidised by the German government. It has a total budget of 24 million EUR and will run
Amtrak Aims for Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Amtrak has announced a pledge to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire network by 2045. This net-zero target focuses on improving Amtrak’s environmental impact while continuing to safely move passengers across the US. As part of Amtrak’s vision for the future, Amtrak aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across
SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 SKF at InnoTrans: Traction Motor Bearing Units for the Trains of the Future The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is currently developing a new multiple-unit train concept for the ‘Next Generation Train’ or NGT for short. This is intended to allow trains to travel at up to 400 kilometers per hour. This
Reports say Byford is set to resign from TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 London transport commissioner Andy Byford is poised to resign, it has been reported. Mr Byford has just completed the lengthy process of procuring a financial settlement for Transport for London from the government, and was also responsible for providing transport for hundreds of thousands of people who were in London
ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 ENSCO Rail Showcases Automated Track Inspection Technologies at InnoTrans 2022 The rail technology company will highlight new capabilities for global carriers ENSCO Rail, the world’s leading supplier of automated track technology, will attend InnoTrans 2022, September 20-23, at the Messe Berlin ExpoCenter City in Berlin, Germany to showcase its cutting-edge track inspection, maintenance,
Portugal: Alstom Opens New Engineering and Innovation Centre in Maia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Alstom has opened a new engineering and innovation centre in Maia, Porto in Portugal. Alstom opens new Engineering and Innovation centre in Portugal © Alstom The site is 460 square metres in size and includes signalling labs, engineering offices, a warehouse and a component repair area for current projects and clients in Portugal. Initially,
Dramatically Reduce Rail Noise Without Spoiling the View Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Dramatically Reduce Rail Noise Without Spoiling the View Soundim manufactures award-winning low-height barriers that reduce railway noise without restricting passenger views. Rail operators and network owners no longer need to use large, unsightly structures to protect nearby residents and businesses from railway noise. This is because Soundim’s noise barriers have been designed to
Xtra Slim and Light – 50-Watt Din Rail DC/DC Converter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Installation space for electrical equipment is always at a premium in modern railway vehicles. The new DIN rail DC/DC converter from intreXis impresses with its extremely slim design with a width of only 28 mm. This is particularly helpful when you have to set up complex systems in packed control cabinets.
Sierra Northern Railway Unveils Look of New Hydrogen Switching Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Sierra Northern Railway (SERA), the freight division of the Sierra Railroad Company, has unveiled the look of its new zero-emission hydrogen switching locomotive. This will replace its old tier 0 diesel locomotive model. Sierra Northern Railway Zero Emission Hydrogen Switching Locomotive © Sierra Northern Railway The California Energy Commission awarded 4 million USD (
Industry association urges six point plan for railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20220 The Railway Industry Association is urging Liz Truss to adopt six 'key priorities' for the railways. Ms Truss was elected Conservative leader yesterday and is at Balmoral Castle today, where the Queen is asking her to form a government. She will then become Prime Minister. RIA says its six priorities, if adopted,
1.4 Billion in Funding to Improve US Rail Infrastructure and Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has announced the availability of over 1.4 billion USD (1.39bn EUR) in consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvement (CRISI) grant funding. This figure is more than triple the funding from previous years thanks to President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The CRISI Programme is overseen by the
The First Physical Rail Infra Forum is Around the Corner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20220 The First Physical Edition of Rail Infra Forum is Around the Corner Sustainable alternatives for diesel trains are currently being developed by almost all major rolling stock manufacturers. In more and more countries, we are witnessing the gradual rollout of battery-hybrid trains, battery trains and even the first trials with hydrogen
Aluminium Honeycomb Uses in Train Interior Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20220 Aluminium Honeycomb Uses in Train Interior Design Aluminium honeycomb is a lightweight structural material with high strength to weight properties, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. The honeycomb cell shape is based on the hexagonal shape with which the walls of beehives are constructed because the hexagon is
How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Nomad Digital: How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for
Element Aquires Singapore Test Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20220 Element strengthens position in Singapore with acquisition of Singapore Test Services Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired leading testing, inspection, calibration and certification provider, Singapore Test Services (STS), a subsidiary of ST Engineering. This acquisition strengthens Element’s position and growth plans in Southeast Asia. STS, and its team of 110 experts, supports
Coventry Very Light Rail to Boost Urban Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 On 5 August, Coventry City Council presented its ongoing Coventry Very Light Rail Project at a Future Mobility Showcase Day hosted by the West Midlands Growth Company. The Future Mobility Showcase Day took place at E.ON UK in conjunction with the Commonwealth Games to explore efficient and sustainable future transport solutions. During
Development of Multifunctional Day/Night Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20220 The R&D project Day/Night Train (TANA) was launched in June 2022. It is funded by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action in the Mobility of the Future funding line, managed by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG). An Austrian/Swiss research team led by the Vienna-based company netwiss OG is looking
Stakeholder Feedback Event on the New European Innovation Agenda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20220 Early 2021, the European Commissioner for Innovation Mariya Gabriel engaged with innovation communities to prepare the New European Innovation Agenda (NEIA). This agenda aims to position Europe at the forefront of the new wave of deep tech innovation and start-ups. It will help Europe to develop new technologies to address the
Deutsche Bahn and German Federal Police Open Security Lab in Berlin Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20220 Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the German Federal Police have opened a security laboratory at Berlin Südkreuz station, where they will research and test new safety and security technology and services. The new solutions include an app called SafeNow and illuminated platform edges. The latter will not only increase safety, but also
“Invented for Life” with Semiconductors: Bosch Invests in Chip Business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Microelectronics is vital to the success of all areas of Bosch business From cars and e-bikes to household appliances and wearables – semiconductors are an integral part of all electronic systems. They are the motor that drives the modern world of technology. Bosch recognized their growing significance early on and has
Alstom Announces Green Rail Mobility Innovation Centre for Quebec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Alstom has announced that it will establish an innovation centre for green rail mobility solutions at its Americas headquarters in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec. Over 500 engineers currently work from this site, which will also provide the new centre with access to dedicated prototyping facilities. The innovation centre will develop platforms for green hybrid,
Bosch Develops First 3D-Printed Ceramic Microreactor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Versatile: technical ceramics for a wide range of applications Bosch startup Advanced Ceramics combines technical ceramics with 3D printing3D-printed ceramics meet the highest demandsApplications for technical ceramics range from medicine to mobility to the home Quality monitoring in ceramic production © Bosch Engineering GmbH Ludwigsburg / Immenstadt, Germany – A 3D-printing premiere: together with
Stadler Developing Modular, Scalable Battery System for Passenger Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Stadler is working on a modular, scalable battery system for passenger trains. This is being developed in partnership with the German Aerospace Center, the DLR Institute for Vehicle Concepts and the DLR Institute for Networks, The project has received 5.3 million EUR (5.57m USD) in funding from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital
FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20220 FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC Plans to build cutting-edge grade crossing test bed at Pueblo, CO transportation technology site Coinciding with the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the rail safety organization Operation Lifesaver, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. announced on June 10
Premium PSU’s Clean Room Ensures Their Products’ Quality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20220 State-of-the-art research, development, and manufacturing processes increasingly require environmental conditions where the airborne particle concentration does not exceed specific limits. Our facilities are a continuation of Premium PSU’s innovative spirit and have been growing and evolving at the same time as our experience and knowledge. In order to meet some of
Exploring Speech-to-Text to Enhance On-Board Communication Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Siri and Alexa may be the most famous examples of speech-to-text technology for daily tasks or questions in business-to-consumer contexts. At Televic GSP, we strongly believe that the underlying principles can counter a tricky issue in the railway sector: the understanding of on-board audio announcements. Steven Lauwereins, our Research Lead, tells
Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Ricardo and MxV Rail have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement that will bring together the two rail organisations’ engineering and testing capabilities to serve a burgeoning global rail and transit market. The new alliance will leverage decades of expertise to provide project support for rail engineering, testing, investigation and
UK: Digital Twin on Track to Optimise Reading Station’s Energy Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20220 A new project has begun that will help Reading station lower its carbon emissions and optimise its energy performance by approximately 20%. Reading train station © Network Rail On the request of Network Rail, Atkins and Cardiff University developed a digital twin of the station via the university’s computational urban sustainability platform (CUSP). Using
Germany: Autonomous Regional Rail Travel Takes a Step Closer to Reality Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20220 Alstom’s German autonomous rail pilot project has now entered its next phase. Coradia Lint regional train for LNVG in commercial service. Working closely with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), the TU Berlin and Landesnahverkehrsgesellschaft Niedersachsen (LNVG), the manufacturer is exploring the automation of regional transport via ETCS. This is being supported by Germany’s
Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20220 Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways Doncaster’s Bid to Become the New Home of the Great British Railways © 3Squared Last year the Secretary of State for Transport shared the announcement that an exciting new competition will be held to find a location for the new Great British Rail
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 British Steel Launches Feasibility Study into the Use of Green Hydrogen British Steel is conducting a major study into the use of green hydrogen in the company’s drive to decarbonise its operations and manufacture net zero steel. The steelmaker, which is collaborating with EDF UK, UCL (University College London) and the Materials
Not Calling At… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20220 Until recently, a major English city had no direct rail services to or from the capital. To get to Middlesbrough from London – as I foolishly did, one freezing day in November 2017 – you had to go to Darlington, also in the Tees Valley but a good 13 miles
Top 5 Reasons Hydrogen Has a Place in the Future of Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 Top 5 Reasons Hydrogen Has a Place in the Future of Rail By Catherine Morgenstern, Brand Journalist Cummins Inc. is the only company in the world powering hydrogen trains in commercial operation. In 2016, Cummins partnered with customer Alstom, a French railway equipment manufacturer, to engineer, supply, and integrate the hydrogen fuel
Installation of a Continuous Mass-Spring System at Augsburg Central Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 Augsburg Mobility Hub – Installation of a Calenberg Continuous Mass-Spring System at DB’s Augsburg Central Station Besides extensive modernisation measures of the DB facilities, Augsburg‘s main railway station is being tunnelled under the DB tracks for a tram line to connect local public transport directly and conveniently to regional and long-distance
DB Cargo UK Puts Safety First with New Campaign Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 DB Cargo UK has launched a new campaign to promote safety excellence throughout the business. Its goal is to make all staff feel confident enough to question any activities that may concern them, and it is already receiving positive feedback. DB Cargo UK’s safety intervention card © DB Cargo All employees have been issued
Calenberg Ingenieure at iaf 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Calenberg Ingenieure iaf 2022, 28th International Exhibition of Track Technology iaf: 31 May – 2 June 2022, Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland, Calenberg: Stand M-220 At the 28th International Exhibition of Track Technology you will obtain comprehensive insights into the latest machines, equipment and construction technologies. Our experts in the railway sector
Skeleton Scientists Named European Inventor Award 2022 Finalists Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20220 Skeleton scientists Jaan Leis, Mati Arulepp and Anti Perkson named European Inventor Award 2022 finalists The European Patent Office (EPO) announces that our scientists Jaan Leis, Mati Arulepp and Anti Perkson have been nominated for the European Inventor Award 2022 for the development of curved graphene material for supercapacitors. Curved graphene significantly
CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in a Single Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20220 CableGuardian Success Celebrated as UK Sales Surpass 100 Units in a Single Year UK technology SME, Viper Innovations, is celebrating reaching the milestone of 100 unit sales of their award-winning CableGuardian Signalling Power Monitoring System in the year ending 31st March 2022 – or in UK Rail terms, during Control Period
Digital Automatic Coupling Passes Practical Tests in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20220 Positive interim results have been reported from the European test run of a Deutsche Bahn (DB) freight train equipped with digital automatic couplers. The test train is part of a 13-million-euro (13.69m USD) research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) aimed at introducing EU-wide
An Insight into the RIA Innovation Conference 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Earlier this week, this year’s RIA Innovation Conference was held in Nottingham, with the rail industry coming out in force for the hotly anticipated event. After two years of online and hybrid events, it was a fantastic opportunity for 3Squared to meet with friends and colleagues from across the industry. Representing 3Squared at
Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Zonegreen Invites Industry to Railtex Workshops Sheffield-based rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, will be sharing its knowledge and experience with the sector at this year’s Railtex exhibition. The firm’s technical director, Christian Fletcher, one of the world’s leading experts in depot protection, will be holding workshops during the event discussing the risks to
Element Joins the United Nations Global Compact Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) is proud to announce that it has become a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. Through this commitment, Element has joined thousands of global companies in advancing societal goals aligned with the UNGC’s ten principles on human rights, labor,
3squared Selected for the Department for Transport’s 2021 TRIG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 We are pleased to announce that 3Squared has been selected for the Department for Transport’s (DfT) 2021 Transport Research Innovation Grants (TRIG) Programme. These grants are designed to support feasibility and proof of concept projects that will foster innovation within the UK transport sector, generate growth in the transport sector and
Rail Technology Venue Saxony: A Branch Hotbed of Innovation in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 For more than 175 years now, Saxony has been standing for innovations in the rail sector; with 13,000 employees in 240 companies, it is one of the top 3 centers of the branch in Germany. So there’s no question that Saxon manufacturers, suppliers, equipment providers, engineering and service firms as well as research institutes and
DZSF Launches Condition-Based Maintenance Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20220 The German Centre for Rail Transport Research (DZSF) has commissioned a project to determine the need for adjustment to regulations governing condition-based maintenance of rail infrastructure. Explaining the move, it explained that digitalisation was a key part of developing efficient maintenance of the rail infrastructure. Permanently monitoring its components provides information
British Steel to Promote Premium Railway Offering at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 British Steel to Promote Premium Railway Offering at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 British Steel will be exhibiting at Railtex/Infrarail 2022 from 10-12 May at Olympia London. Building on the success of last year’s return to exhibitions, Railtex and Infrarail have once again joined forces to create the leading one-stop-shop event for the entire UK railway industry. The
Element Appoints New Singapore General Manager for Admaterials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has announced the appointment of Sherly Wijaya as the new General Manager for Admaterials in Singapore. Sherly brings 17 years of commercial testing laboratory experience in Malaysia and Singapore to the role. She has been a long-time employee of Admaterials, which was acquired by Element in 2018,
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
UK: Light Rail Safety and Standards Board Supporting Improvements in Safety says ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) believes the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) is supporting continued improvements to safety management within the light rail and tramway sector. This is according to the rail regulator’s review of the LRSSB, which was published this week. Tram in Sheffield. © ORR Ian Prosser, HM
Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Ricardo will soon complete its Independent Safety Assessment of a signalling technology for a new Maglev system in China’s Hunan Province. The Phoenix Maglev Cultural Tourism Project will connect the ancient city of Fenghuang, a renowned tourist location, to China’s high-speed
DB’s New ‘m2’ Generation of Freight Cars Ready for Series Production Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 Deutsche Bahn’s new freight car, the ‘m2’ (‘m-squared’), has successfully completed all approval procedures, making it ready for series production. The new freight car, developed with leasing company VTG, was first presented in Berlin in September 2020 after an 18-month development period. DB Cargo and VTG present the m2 modular, multi-functional freight
GEOWEB® Improves Structural Performance of Railway Track Beds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 GEOWEB® Geocell Reinforcement Improves Structural Performance of Railway Track Beds Every year, railroads dedicate a great deal of capital and resources toward creating and maintaining high-quality track profiles. Providing a well-designed track profile is the foundation on which a successful rail line operates. With ballooning rail traffic carrying heavier loads than ever
GB Railfreight and Porterbrook to Build 50 New Wagons Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 Freight operator GB Railfreight and rolling stock leasing company Porterbrook have announced they will partner on manufacturing 50 new Greenbrier box wagons. The two companies have worked together for 15 years. Both estimate that there will be substantial growth in the rail freight sector, citing research by IPEX on the UK market
CAF Secures Foothold in Saudi Arabia with New SAR Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 CAF has signed a new contract with state-owned railway operator Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) that will support the country’s strategic transport plan: Vision 2030. CAF trains in Saudi Arabia are equipped with CAF’s LeadMind solution The contract, valued at roughly 200 million euros (219.33m USD), covers the maintenance of SAR’s fleet of
How Green Is Satellite Monitoring? Let’s Do the Math Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20220 How Green Is Satellite Monitoring? Let’s Do the Math As more and more satellites are launched to Space, there are concerns about rocket launches’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In this article, we attempt to break down the rocket’s emission into more feasible chunks per satellite. We take a look at the
Webinar: GEOWEB® Rail Ballast Stabilisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20220 Presto Geosystems Webinar Announcement – April 26, 2022: Rail Ballast Stabilisation with the GEOWEB® 3D Geocells Presto Geosystems Rail Ballast Stabilisation Webinar © Presto Geosystems Ballast degradation can rapidly occur under heavy axle loadings, over soft subgrade soils. Ballast failure can lead to speed reductions, track downtime, and costly maintenance and repairs.
Derby Rubber: The Effects of Sun on Rubber Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 The harsh Australian sun can weather and deteriorate a wide range of objects and products – with rubber included under this umbrella. The ultraviolet (UV) radiation can have a drastic effect on rubber without intervention and synthetic additives. Looking at natural rubber (NR), let’s dive into the effects UV radiation can impose. Derby
Shenhao Chairman Elected at Zhejiang Entrepreneur Award Ceremony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 Shenhao Chairman Chen Rushen was elected at the 2021 Annual Fengyun Zhejiang Entrepreneur Award Ceremony Held in Hangzhou. On the evening of January 13, 2022, the annual grand ceremony of Zhejiang economic circle — the 2021 Annual Fengyun Zhejiang Entrepreneur Award Ceremony was held was held in Hangzhou. It is known
Keeping Ahead of REACH Compliance in the Rail Industry with Effective Adhesive Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Keeping Ahead of REACH Compliance in the Rail Industry: The Importance of Finding Fast, Effective Adhesive Solutions to Meet Manufacturing Standards By Dimitri Clément, Senior expert in industrial adhesives, Henkel With Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) compliance changing on an almost daily basis, products that complied one day can
Opinion Poll Shows Public Support for Rail Baltica Growing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Support continues to grow for the Rail Baltica project according to the latest in a series of public opinion polls. Rail Baltica Riga Central Station © Rail Baltica At the beginning of this year the fourth annual pan-Baltic survey on residents’ attitudes towards the Rail Baltica global project took place. This poll was
British Steel/Translink Partnership Optimises Rail Performance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 British Steel/Translink Partnership Optimises Rail Performance Our Rail Technologies and Research & Development teams have joined forces to carry out track monitoring activities on the emerald isle after Translink observed some unusual activity on its line. British Steel Technologist Scott Dyball (centre) measuring the rail profile just outside Holywood station with Translink
UK: New Test Rig Will Expand University of Huddersfield’s Rail Research Capabilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 This summer the University of Huddersfield’s Institute of Railway Research will launch Harold 2.0 – a full-scale bogie test rig. Harold 2.0 full-scale bogie test rig © University of Huddersfield This will be the only full-size rig of its kind in the UK. It will feature a motored rolling road that can recreate
EIB Finances Talgo’s Research and Development Strategy with 35m Euro Green Loan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20220 Patentes Talgo has agreed a 35 million euro (39.93m USD) green loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to finance its research, development and innovation (RDI) into low-carbon rail solutions. EIB and Talgo sign €35 million green loan to finance innovation strategy This is the third such agreement between the two organisations and
German Capital Region to Get Hydrogen Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20220 The states of Berlin and Brandenburg have agreed a research contract with Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) to introduce hydrogen-powered trains on the Heidekrautbahn. This will be the first time hydrogen-powered trains will be used in Germany’s capital region. The Federal Ministry of Transport is funding the project, with 25 million euros (28.59m USD)
Condition-Based Maintenance: The Clue to Reducing Maintenance Costs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 1, 20220 Cost Reduction According to global management consultant McKinsey & Company, data-driven condition-based maintenance can lead to an overall reduction of at least 10 to 15% in maintenance costs. From Reactive to Proactive Repair This is possible because condition-based maintenance entails innovative, cost-efficient methods of data collection – such as using in-service trains rather than dedicated measurement vehicles, allowing real-time monitoring of track. Also,
HS2 Shares Rail System Technical Specifications to Support Work Pipeline Visibility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 HS2 has signed up to the Rail Supply Group’s (RSG) Work Pipeline Visibility Charter and has begun to share the technical specifications of all its rail systems packages publicly. HS2 train © Hitachi Rail This follows on from research commissioned by the RSG, which found that improving work pipeline visibility was the number
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
SiC Semiconductor Trial on Siemens Mobility Avenio Tram Successfully Concludes in Munich Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20210 Siemens Mobility and Stadtwerke München have presented the results of a one-year test trialling silicone carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology in an Avenio tram. During the test phase, the vehicle travelled 65,000km. The test, a joint research project conducted as part of the European development and research programme PINTA, concluded in August. Evaluating
CZ Loco Researches Hydrogen-Powered Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20210 CZ LOKO is looking into the feasibility of building a hydrogen-powered locomotive. This has tentatively been named the HydrogenShunter 1000. Currently the Czech locomotive manufacturer’s project is in the study phase. This will determine whether the company will go on to develop a prototype. CZ Loko’s HydrogenShunter 1000 The project was announced at
STM Launches New Railway Infrastructure Division Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20210 Sinara Transport Machines Holding (STM) has entered the rail infrastructure services market with the establishment of a new railway infrastructure division. An STM High-Output Ballast Cleaning machine 1400 © STM Vitaly Votolevsky, STM’s Deputy General Director, has been appointed Director of the new division. Services will begin for customers including Russian Railways next year.
Zonegreen: Providing a Safer, More Sustainable Future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20210 Zonegreen: Providing a Safer, More Sustainable Future With COP26 in full swing this week, many governments leaders and industry heads have been looking for ways toward a greener and more sustainable future. Whilst Zonegreen may be well known as the supplier of depot protection systems, what you may not know is
Deutsche Bahn Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Protected Species Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Deutsche Bahn (DB) is training dogs to detect protected species in order to speed up construction projects. Deutsche Bahn says it will train dogs to detect protected species © Deutsche Bahn AG | Patrick Kuschfeld All planned construction sites must be searched for protected animals before work can begin. At the moment this
Czech Railway Test Track to See €20 Million Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 The Czech-based Railway Research Institute (Výzkumný Ústav Železniční – VUZ) plans to install its own sources of clean energy and the environmentally friendly production of hydrogen, as well as upgrading its tracks to allow for the testing of autonomous trains. The Railway Research Institute plans massive investments into its facilities outside
Innovation and Maintenance Will Take Centre Stage at SIFER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20210 AI, Competitiveness, Innovation and Maintenance 4.0 Will Take Centre Stage at SIFER On this 12th edition of SIFER, France’s only B2B exhibition dedicated to the rail sector, 308 exhibitors have signed up to take part and showcase their latest innovations and expertise. 15% of them are international exhibiting companies. SIFER will
Connecting Europe Express Reaches End of 20,000 Kilometre Journey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20210 A closing event in Paris presented the initial conclusions drawn from the unique train journey. Firstly, for rail to unleash its potential, a true cross-border, modern, high-quality rail infrastructure is a basic requirement. There is a clear need for joint action to complete the core Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) by 2030 and the
Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 Irish Rail to Host Railway Interior Innovation Summit 2021 RedCabin’s second annual Railway Interior Innovation Summit will take place from 9- 10 November 2021 – hosted by Irish Rail.In-person summit features keynote speeches, product launches, panel discussions and interactive working groups from Deutsche Bahn, Alstom, ÖBB, Mormedi, PriestmanGoode, VBK, ELeather, Vivarail,
Interview with Martin Bělčík, CEO of VUZ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20210 You have mentioned a nearly completely booked capacity. Does that mean that customers should be aware that they may not be able to use your circuit? MB: Yes and no. It depends on the type of tests and requested timeframe. We prefer manufacturers as customers, who wish to carry out comprehensive projects
UK railway roundup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry. Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage. Office of Rail and Road
New RIA Report Highlights the Economic Value of UK Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 A new report, entitled The Economic Contribution of UK Rail 2021, showcases UK rail as a major economic sector that’s driving growth, investment and jobs right across the United Kingdom. The Economic Contribution of UK Rail 2021 report © Railway Industry Association With the government now looking for sectors that can help the
SmartMMI Technology Makes Intelligent Data Directly Available to Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20210 Train Windows as New Display Surfaces: SmartMMI Technology Makes Intelligent Data Directly Available to Passengers in Public Transport With SmartMMI, public transport passengers can be provided up-to-date information about developments in their ongoing journeys – directly on their adjacent train window. This is made possible with SmartWindows, an intelligent data integration
Violence against transport workers worse during pandemic – rail union warns Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20210 Photo: RMT Three out of five transport workers have been verbally or physically attacked since the start of the pandemic, new research suggests. Most of 5,000 rail, bus and ferry workers surveyed said they believed workplace violence has worsened during the virus crisis. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said its
New report says railways had been ‘powering ahead’ before Covid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20210 A REPORT commissioned by the Railway Industry Association says the railway industry is one of the sectors which are poised to lead the economic recovery after the Covid crisis. The study was carried out by Oxford Economics, and it says the industry had been 'powering ahead' before the pandemic caused