Zonegreen Secures Landmark Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20230 Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is marking a milestone in its development, after signing a maintenance contract with a 50th UK depot. The Sheffield-based firm has struck a deal with Northern Trains to maintain its Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) at Hull’s Botanic Gardens facility. Zonegreen will be conducting biannual visits to Hull
DB Invests in New Digital Technologies for ICE Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20230 Deutsche Bahn is investing 55 million EUR in new artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics technologies to support the maintenance of its growing ICE fleet. On average, DB puts three new ICE trains into operation every month, resulting in a need to efficiently manage its maintenance procedures. The company is thus leveraging AI
VR FleetCare To Continue Maintaining Train Bogies in Finland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20230 VR FleetCare To Continue Maintaining Estonian Railway Operator’s Train Bogies in Finland Estonian railway company Elron has renewed maintenance contract of its Flirt train bogies with VR FleetCare after an international tender. Wheelset maintenance in Pieksämäki depot © VR FleetCare The three-year agreement covers the periodic maintenance of bogies and traction wheelsets for 38
ROBELHolding Acquires Stake in Chiemgauer Lokalbahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 Vehicle testing on traditional Upper Bavarian line. As of 9 August 2023, Robel Holding GmbH (ROH) holds a 24.7% stake in Chiemgauer Lokalbahn Betriebsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (CLB). CLB is the lessee of the Bad Endorf – Obing railway line, which has already been used by Robel for the commissioning,
Duos’ Railcar Inspection Portal Now Operational in 13 Locations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20230 Duos Railcar Inspection Portal Technology Now Operational in 13 Locations across the North American Rail Network Duos Technologies Group, Inc. (“Duos” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: DUOT), through its operating subsidiary Duos Technologies, Inc., a provider of machine vision and artificial intelligence that analyzes fast moving vehicles, today announced that the Company now
Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility Sign Service Contract for Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20230 Train leasing company Alpha Trains has contracted Siemens Mobility to deliver maintenance services for its Vectron locomotives for a period of 15 years. Siemens Mobility and Alpha Trains sign 15-year service agreement © Florian Fraaá The work will be performed at Siemens Mobility in thirteen countries at the Siemens Mobility service facilities that
Hitachi Rail Awarded New Contract to Maintain TransPennine Express Nova 1 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20230 Hitachi Rail has been awarded an eight-year contract to continue its maintenance of 19 intercity Class 802 trains by operator TransPennine Trains and owning group Angel Trains. The trains, which were also built by Hitachi, were first introduced into passenger service in 2019 and are known as ‘Nova 1’ fleet. Hitachi
Alstom and Koleje Mazowieckie Sign Contract for Twindexx Overhaul Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20230 Alstom has signed a contract with Koleje Mazowieckie for the overhaul of 37 Twindexx double-decker coaches in the regional rail operator’s fleet. The work will be delivered between 2023 and 2025. The (gross) value of the contract sits at around EUR 15.8 million. The P5 maintenance will be performed in accordance with
5 Workshop Industry Terms You Really Need to Know Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20230 Whether you’re a workshop veteran or a fresh new recruit, it can be tough to keep up with the insider lingo and industry jargon. So to help your new team members out (or to refresh your own memory if you’re feeling rusty), we’ve put together some of the most common vehicle
Škoda Wins €1 Billion Modernisation and Service Deal in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20230 Egyptian National Railways (ENR) has contracted Škoda to modernise and maintain at least 280 electro-diesel locomotives for Egypt’s rail network. This project marks the start of Škoda Group’s expansion into Africa and consists of two contracts, with a total value of over 1 billion EUR. The first contract covers the overhaul of
Green Transition Increases the Need for Freight Wagons Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20230 The emphasis on sustainable development and climate targets will increase the demand for railway transportation in the future. Rail transport is an environmentally friendly mode of transportation that helps reduce emissions produced by traffic. This is leading companies to shift more and more of their freight transport to rail. Peter Guldbrand, Vice
Škoda Group to Overhaul Eight More Trams from Liberec Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 General Overhaul of Eight More Trams from Liberec Will Be Executed by Škoda Group Škoda Group will make a general overhaul of another eight trams for the Transport Company of Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou (DPMLJ). The general overhaul concerns four T3R.PLF and four T3R.PV trams. Modernisation and repair of public transport
VR FleetCare Provides Air Conditioning Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20230 “We are extremely pleased with the trust Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has placed in us, and the expanding collaboration brought by this agreement. We are already familiar with the customer's older rolling stock through the ongoing refurbishment of the M100 and M200 metro trains, so we are delighted to continue
Amtrak to Upgrade Rolling Stock Maintenance Facilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20230 Amtrak has announced upcoming procurement packages to renovate its maintenance facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City and Washington, DC. These projects will improve trainset maintenance and repairs and inspection and cleaning processes for Amtrak’s existing and future fleet, including new Acela and Amtrak Airo trains. Amtrak’s Seattle King Street Coach Yard
New Maintenance Facility for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20230 New Maintenance Facility for Rolling Stock Next to the Port of Koper In March SŽ – VIT opened a new maintenance shop in the immediate vicinity of the port of Koper, allowing us to deliver inspections and minor repairs to tractive and trailing stock in transit through the port. Set up
GWR Extends Hitachi Rail’s Fleet Maintenance Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20230 Great Western Railway (GWR) and Eversholt Rail have extended their maintenance partnership with Hitachi Rail to further improve the reliability of GWR trains. The contract extension is worth over 300 million GBP and will see Hitachi Rail continue to maintain the GWR West of England fleet of 36 Class 802 Intercity
Stadler to Provide Service for GBRf’s Class 99 Bi-Mode Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20230 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has contracted Stadler to provide full service for up to 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co locomotives. This follows the order secured last year for Stadler to build and supply up to 30 Class 99 bi-mode Co’Co locomotives for GBRf. These new locomotives will operate in the UK using both
Alstom Awarded Operations and Maintenance Contract for Maryland Transit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20230 Alstom has been awarded a contract to provide operations and maintenance services for the Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) Camden and Brunswick Lines. This 367 million EUR (400 million USD) contract was awarded to Alstom by the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) for an initial period of
Brightline Showcases Orlando Train Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20230 Brightline has showcased its 135,805-square-foot train maintenance facility in Orlando ahead of the site commencing full service later this year. The 100 million USD Basecamp has been built on 62 acres south of Orlando International Airport. It has already commenced limited operations for commissioning the new Brightline trains, but will begin full
Success-Story – Verkehrsbetriebe Potsdam Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 27, 20230 And Action! – We proudly present: The new HEGENSCHEIDT-MFD Success-Story about the customer Verkehrsbetriebe Potsdam Our documentary about the successful customer relationship and the jointly realized project with our customer ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH is now online. Together with the film team of our video partner Video Vision we had the opportunity
Germany: CAF gets Keys to BWW Bismark Railway Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 13, 20230 CAF has taken ownership of the former BWW Bismarck railway depot in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). The site is centrally located in the Metropole Ruhr and has two sidings to the Deutsche Bahn (DB) network. It was in operation from 1926 to 1981 and is the largest preserved old railway depot for
VR FleetCare Refurbishment of 81 Flirt Electric Train Bogies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20220 VR FleetCare Wins Contract for the Refurbishment of 81 Flirt Electric Train Bogies in Finland The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare has won the tender organised by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Rolling Stock Ltd for the refurbishment of Flirt electric train bogies. The contract concerns the periodic refurbishments of the
Webinar: Cost Reduction in Energy-Efficient Cleaning Processes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 20, 20220 Webinar: Cost Reduction in Production with Automated and Energy-Efficient Cleaning Processes How to plan cleaning systems correctly – with modern automation solutions and energy-efficient measurements. In the webinar on February 21 and 22, 2023, participants will receive important tips for a safe, economical and energy-efficient cleaning process. Planners and purchasers of cleaning systems
UK: Northern Upgrades Hull TrainCare Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20220 Northern Rail has upgraded its TrainCare Centre in Hull to increase its maintenance and servicing capacity and improve service reliability. The Hull Botanic Gardens facility houses the train operator’s Class 170 trains alongside the team responsible for their routine servicing, maintenance and repair. This work is mostly carried out at night
New York: Staten Island Railway Opens New Maintenance Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20220 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has unveiled the new Clifton Car Maintenance Shop for Staten Island Railway. The previous Staten Island Railway facility was extensively damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It has now been rebuilt to sustain Category 2 hurricane water and wind pressures, 110-miles-per-hour winds and a three
BvL Cleaning System in Production Cell Needs Less Personnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Clever Integration: BvL Cleaning System in Production Cell Needs Less Personnel Several automotive suppliers use decentralised cleaning in their production to reduce personnel hours and costs – these solutions do not have to be complex and expensive. Everything centres around the process here – literally! In one example, grey-cast iron planetary carriers
PESA Signs Contract for Heavy Maintenance of 59 PKP Intercity Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20220 PKP Intercity has chosen PESA Bydgoszcz to undertake the heavy maintenance (level 5) of 24 152A and 35 154A series cars. This contract, signed at InnoTrans 2022, is valued at 376 million PLN (78.91m EUR | 76.09m USD). PESA to modernise more carriages for PKP Intercity © PESA The project will be undertaken in
SKF and Televic GSP Aim to Collaborate to Offer Advanced Maintenance Intelligence for Rolling Stock Operators Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20220 SKF and Televic GSP Aim to Collaborate to Offer Advanced Maintenance Intelligence for Rolling Stock Operators SKF and Televic GSP have signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore the possibilities to collaborate to increase customers’ rolling stock reliability and reduce maintenance costs by providing the next generation condition monitoring and
Meet VR FleetCare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Finland is a small but efficient northern country that is home to many world-class companies. Their competitive advantages have included high-level expertise, customer insight, co-operation, and the courage to do things in new ways. VR FleetCare is a provider of rail fleet maintenance and lifecycle services that is on its way
Condition-Based Maintenance Solutions for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 VR FleetCare and EKE-Electronics Collaborate to Provide a Wider Range of Condition-Based Maintenance Solutions for Rolling Stock and Track Infrastructure Digitalisation is a major trend in rail transport and offers a lot of opportunities to improve maintenance operations. To enable customers to take advantage of this, VR FleetCare and EKE-Electronics recently
The Power of Digitalisation in Track Equipment Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 The digital monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before a defect causes traffic disruption. There is increasing interest in the potential of condition monitoring to support railway asset management and maintenance. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare, in co-operation with technical experts, data scientists and
Data and Maintenance of Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Data and Maintenance of Rolling Stock – How to Get the Most Out of the Combination Digitalisation is strongly making its way to the maintenance of rolling stock and railway infrastructure. Amidst all the hype, it is worth remembering that collecting data is only one part, the essential thing is to
Independent I3 Inspections of Vectron Locomotives in Ljubljana Center Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 In spring earlier this year we have become certified to deliver I3 inspections independently on Siemens’ Vectron locomotives. After successfully completing the training in Munich, our maintenance team obtained the certificate attesting that we are qualified to perform all three levels of maintenance on said locomotives. The next maintenance level on
A New Solution for Monitoring the Condition of Track Circuits Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 The digital condition monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before malfunctions cause traffic disruptions. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare has developed a new solution for monitoring the condition of track equipment, such as track circuits. The results of the latest pilot project carried
On the Road to InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 We will exhibit at InnoTrans in Berlin from 20 to 23rd September 2022. Our team of experts in mobility will show you our high-performance solutions for axles and driveline systems for rail transport networks, including APM, subways and tramways and light trains. InnoTrans is the world’s leading trade fair for transport technology ©
Stimio to Exhibit at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20220 We will be physically present as an exhibitor at InnoTrans 2022 in Berlin ExpoCenter from September 20th – 23th. We will have the opportunity to present our IoT business solutions for railway maintenance: solutions for remote and real-time monitoring of rolling stock and infrastructure. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology ©
SŽ – VIT Passes ECM Surveillance Audit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 A surveillance audit was held at SŽ – VIT in late May earlier this year to renew the company’s certification as an Entity in Charge of Maintenance under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/779. The audit included assessing the management system of IV maintenance function based on the documentation presented, checking compliance
Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20220 Zonegreen Updates Safety at Historic Rail Depot Rail safety specialists at Sheffield-based Zonegreen have installed the latest version of their flagship depot protection system at one of the first facilities to ever invest in the technology. Staff at Brighton’s Lovers Walk Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot are now using RFID tags,
Otso Ikonen Has Been Appointed CEO of VR Fleetcare Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20220 Otso Ikonen has been appointed Senior Vice President, Maintenance, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team Otso Ikonen has been appointed CEO of VR FleetCare, responsible for the maintenance of rolling stock, and a member of VR Group’s Management Team. He will take up his new role by 15 August
VR FleetCare Adopts Adapro’s ABC Project Management Model Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Delivery reliability for customers’ project deliveries was provided by the development of project management VR FleetCare aims to seek growth from the modernisation projects of the rail fleet. To achieve our goals, well-designed and executed projects are extremely important to us and our customers. Implementing projects competitively is also challenging and
GB Railfreight names locomotive for Ukraine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 GB Railfreight has unveiled a Class 66 locomotive bearing the nameplates ‘Glory to Ukraine’, and painted in a special livery using the Ukrainan colours. GBRf said it ‘stands with Ukraine, and this newly painted locomotive honours the people affected by the conflict as they continue to courageously defend their homeland’. Pictured
Totalkare Podcast: How to Make Inspection Pits Safe for Your Workers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 There’s been a lot of misunderstanding about inspection pits over the years. Despite the huge strides forward in technology and safety measures, some people are still stuck with the same out-dated image of what working in a pit is like. They think of a dark underground space with crumbling walls and a
Oil Management: When Does Oil Become Waste Oil? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20220 With so much focus on tools and equipment, it’s easy to forget about the disposable stuff. And when you’re running a workshop, your waste can be just as important as the things you buy and trade. Vehicle Oil Waste and Management © Totalkare Ltd It’s not just about saving money and being efficient –
Podcast Discussion – Mobile Column Lifts, Fixed Lifts, or Pits? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 It’s an age-old debate: lifts or pits? But when you’re setting up shop to service vehicles, there usually isn’t a quick and easy answer. In our latest podcast we discuss the age-old debate: lifts or pits? © Totalkare Ltd They’re all safe and effective. They’re all wise investments. They’re all robust and reliable pieces
Official Opening Expansion of Global HQ Stertil B.V. Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20220 On 3 March the official opening took place of the expansion of the Stertil B.V. facility in Kootstertille, The Netherlands. The opening was performed by the Commissioner to the King for the Frisian Province. Keeping an eye on the future, the global headquarters of the Stertil Group has been expanded considerably
The Stertil Group Announces the Acquisition of Nussbaum® Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 The Stertil Group, part of Citadel Enterprises and located in Kootstertille, the Netherlands, proudly announces the acquisition as from 16th February 2022 of Nussbaum Custom Lifts GmbH and Nussbaum World Lifts GmbH, in Kehl, Germany. This acquisition demonstrates the Stertil Group’s commitment to the continued investment in providing world class vehicle
Mechan Lands Prestigious Heathrow Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 Mechan Lands Prestigious Heathrow Contract Sheffield’s rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, is flying high after securing a contract to supply its flagship lifting jacks to London’s Heathrow Airport. Mechan’s mobile jacks installed at Heathrow’s South Heavy Maintenance Bay. © Mechan The manufacturer has been commissioned to design and build 10 bespoke mobile jacks, to
Speed Webinar March ‘22: Prerequisites for Good Cleaning Results Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 Speed Webinar March ‘22: Prerequisites for Good Cleaning Results – The Fundamentals of Cleaning Technology In just 45 minutes, participants in this free webinar will receive information on important requirements for a good cleanliness result for their component and advice for planning an efficient cleaning process. High Cleanliness Requirements for Perfect Product
VR FleetCare: Highlights of the Year 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 22, 20210 CEO Kimmo Soini Writes in a Blog about the Most Significant Events of 2021 Kimmo Soini, CEO, VR FleetCare © VR FleetCare We have come a long way as an almost 160-year-old Finnish rolling stock maintenance company. For a few years now, we have been operating as our own company and have reached
VR FleetCare Sign a 20-Year Maintenance Agreement with Allegro Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 13, 20210 The agreement signed on 9 December 2021 is divided into two periods – 11 + 9 years – and its value is significant. According to the agreement, VR FleetCare is responsible for the maintenance and lifecycle management of the rolling stock until the end of its service life, including scheduled
Mechan’s Latest Custom Project Heads to Capital Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20210 Mechan’s Latest Custom Project Heads to Capital Sheffield-based Mechan is extending its longstanding relationship with London Underground, by supplying a bespoke bogie press to its Stratford Market depot. The rail maintenance specialists’ equipment will enable London Underground to set up the 96 stock tube bogies used on Jubilee line trains. A bogie press
VR FleetCare Chosen to Maintain VR Group’s Newest Diesel Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20210 VR FleetCare, a Finnish rolling stock maintenance company, has signed an agreement with VR Group on the maintenance of the new Stadler diesel locomotive’s stock. The agreement period is 10 years, and the agreement enters into force in 2023 when the locomotives enter into commercial traffic. The locomotives represent the latest
Stimio: IoT Rail Compressor Monitoring Solution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20210 Pneumatic circuits and their compressors are an essential component of rolling stock. They have multiple functions: opening and closing doors,engaging brakes and sandboxes,suspension management,etc. Passenger comfort and safety are highly dependent on the compressor and its pneumatic circuit operating properly. Nonetheless, the air production equipment on board rail vehicles is subject to harsh operating conditions
SŽ – VIT Renews ECM Certificate According to Regulation (EU) 2019/779 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 SŽ – VIT Renews Its ECM Certificate According to Regulation (EU) 2019/779 To extend its ECM status, SŽ – VIT has recently applied for a re-assessment of its maintenance system pursuant to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2019/779.The audit evaluated the maintenance delivery function (F4) by verifying relevant maintenance documents and other
VINCI Construction to Build Grand Paris Express Line 18 Operation and Maintenance Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20210 The Société du Grand Paris has awarded VINCI Construction the contract to build the operation and rolling stock maintenance centre for the Grand Paris Express’s future Line 18. The VINCI Group has been involved in several other projects for the Grand Paris Express. In 2018 it was awarded the contract to
STIMIO Raises €1.7 Million for the Digitalisation of Rail Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20210 STIMIO Raises €1.7 Million to Accelerate the Digitalisation of Rail Maintenance STIMIO, a specialist in B2B IoT and predictive maintenance, has once again been successful in its capital raising efforts, obtaining €1.7 million from Crédit Mutuel Innovation and 574 Invest, SNCF Group investment funds. STIMIO, an Expert in Connected Solutions and Predictive
Remote Monitoring of SNCF FRET Locomotive Starter Reservoirs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20210 A STIMIO Solution for Monitoring SNCF FRET Locomotive Starter Reservoirs One of STIMIO’s long-standing clients, SNCF VOYAGEURS, which recently placed its trust in us once again by signing a framework agreement (read the press release), also works for SNCF Group’s FRET (freight) subsidiary through its Materials Engineering Department. As a result
IMA Dresden: We Test Everything Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20210 No Matter Whether It’s 16 Millimetre or 73 Metres: We Test Everything. The size of the objects plays only a subordinate role in IMA Dresden’s testing: the smallest parts we have tested so far were bone screws with a length of 16 millimetres – our experts used them to determine the
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
Adaptable Mechan Jacks Aid Rail Services in South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20210 Adaptable Mechan Jacks Aid Rail Services in South Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has provided South Western Railway with a flexible way to service rolling stock at two of its key maintenance facilities. The Sheffield-based manufacturer delivered a set of 16 lifting jacks to the Bournemouth and Salisbury Traincare Depots, where they
SŽ – Vit Now with TSI-Compliant Wheelsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20210 Starting this year, SŽ – VIT is certified for the production of new wheelsets with designs ranging from BA 303, BA 004 and BA 314 to ULT 23 and ULT 25. The first assessment under the certification was completed in February 2015, with compliance of our production processes checked annually in
First Major Overhaul on Class 541 Taurus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 In mid-June earlier this year, our Ljubljana depot completed a major overhaul of the 541-004 Siemens Taurus, the first multi system electric locomotive in SŽ-Tovorni promet’s fleet. Volume-wise, major overhauls are the most extensive service done at our shops. This particular overhaul was carried out eight years after the locomotive’s mid-life
HS2 Train Depot and Network Control Centre Builder Shortlist Announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 10, 20210 HS2 has confirmed the shortlist of bidders to build its control centre and rolling stock maintenance depot at Washwood Heath. These are Gulermak Agir Sanayi Insaat ve Taahhut AS and Gulermak Sp z o.o, VINCI Construction UK (trading as Taylor Woodrow) and Keltbray, and VolkerFitzpatrick and VolkerRail. Washwood Heath construction site © HS2 The contract, worth an estimated
Texelis’s Modernisation & Maintenance for Mobility Sub-Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20210 To meet the new needs of its clients, Texelis has tasked its most skilled engineers and high-tech facilities with the maintenance, upgrade and repair of existing mobility systems including bogies, gearboxes and wheelsets. One of the major places where this is taking place is at Texelis’s operating site in Limoges. The
Automated Detection of Train Malfunctions with Train Scanner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 Automated Detection of Train Malfunctions with Train Scanner Currently, a large part of rolling stock maintenance is manual inspection performed by human eyes. The objective has therefore been to proceed towards automated and systematic processes. In June, the rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare will deploy Train Scanner, a device designed to automatically inspect
Automated Detection of Train Malfunctions with Train Scanner Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 Automated Detection of Train Malfunctions with Train Scanner Currently, a large part of rolling stock maintenance is manual inspection performed by human eyes. The objective has therefore been to proceed towards automated and systematic processes. In June, the rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare will deploy Train Scanner, a device designed to automatically inspect
International Transport Solutions for Rolling Stock Projects Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20210 VR FleetCare BLOG: International Transport Solutions for Rolling Stock Projects Author: Inari Tykkä, Project Manager In line with our growth strategy, we seek growth in neighbouring areas in the Nordic and Baltic countries by participating in international maintenance tenders. With international tenders, we are also able to design completely new types of
3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film 1004 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20210 Vandalism also happens by the use of a sharp instrument or etching with acid © INPS GROUP 3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film 1004 Consists Of 4 Layers Each with a Hard Coat to Resist Any Damage Occurring to the Window When the film is marked, based on the maintenance schedule for a train
VR FleetCare’s First Contract from Norway – Modernisation of Eight Couchette Coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20210 The Cars Will Be Transported to Finland in a Sustainable Manner by Rail The contract covers the transport of six cars from Crailsheim, Germany, and two cars from Oslo, Norway, to Oulu, Finland. First, the cars will arrive at the Oulu depot via Tornio, where most of the work will be
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 1 2021 Is Here! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20210 For our first issue of 2021 the we have given the Railway-News e-magazine a whole new look! We have changed the layout to be even easier and more intuitive to navigate with articles grouped by area of expertise. We have also made our magazine more interactive with features such as embedded
HÜBNER: After Sales & Service for Railway Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20210 From system start-up to life-long service support: What you can expect from After Sales & Service Concentrated know-how and comprehensive service: HÜBNER’s After Sales & Service for railway vehicles supports its customers throughout the whole life cycle of rail vehicles – with top expertise and years of experience. Our aim: To
HS2 starts search for main depot contractor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20210 HIGH SPEED RAIL developer HS2 Ltd is inviting bids from contractors to build HS2’s £275 million centrol control centre and principal depot at Washwood Heath in Birmingham. At least 54 200m high speed trains will be based there. The site was last used by Alstom to build Pendolinos for the West
Mechan Jacks Enhance Updated Glasgow Rail Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has created a bespoke set of lifting jacks to furnish an upgraded Glasgow maintenance facility. The manufacturer has supplied five of its flagship products to Polmadie Traction and Rolling Stock Maintenance Depot to help operator, Alstom, reduce servicing times on new vehicles. Mechan’s jacks in operation
Efficient Cleaning of Railway Parts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20200 Advice for an Economical and Energy-Efficient Cleaning Process Efficient cleaning of rail components as a success factor for maintenance and new component production. Free online seminar especially for railway companies on January 27 and 28, 2021 © BvL When planning cleaning processes in the maintenance and new component production of rail components, it is
mgw Service Uses NEXTSENSE CALIPRI for Preventive Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20200 That’s why, since recently, CALIPIRI Prime devices of NEXTSENSE are in use. The mobile handheld device is based on the patented CALIPRI principle – a development of the laser light section technology. Thus, user-dependent results are a thing of the past. After all, the automatic roll and tilt correction enables
Harnessing AI for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20200 PaxLife Innovations and DATAbility Team up to Develop AI-Based Applications for Condition Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance on a Cloudedge Platform for the Railway Industry After a digital matchmaking a few months ago, the two young German companies are now joining forces to launch a pioneering project to provide decision support leveraging
BMT Drive Solutions: Driving up the Heat in China Plant Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20200 As many of our customers know, we are a full service provider. Every day, we strive and search for ways to further optimise the service and gears we provide. That’s why we recently installed an in-house heat treatment installation in our VCST plant in Changzhou. The main aim will be
Passenger Car Window Anti-Graffiti Film Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20200 Peel Away Graffiti One Sheet at a Time One installation of 3M™ Scotchgard™ Multi-Layer Protective Film allows you to protect a surface from graffiti, scratches and other forms of vandalism by allowing you to peel away four graffiti defacements in seconds so you can: Maintain your good image Provide a safe-feeling environment Save time
System Coating Solutions for Rail Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20200 Certified System Coating Solutions of the Highest Quality for Rail Vehicles Watch the video The strict quality requirements of the national railways and the train manufacturers require certified coating systems of the highest quality. FreiLacke offers diverse and certified system coating solutions in the areas of powder coatings, liquid coatings and composites for
Anti-Drumming of Rail Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20200 So That the Peace and Quiet Is Not Left by the Wayside: Our Flame-Retardant Sound Deadening Solution Absorbs Structure-Borne Noise in Trains Solvent-Free Artificial Resin Dispersion Achieves High Acoustic Effectiveness When talking about travel comfort, it’s not only speed, comfortable seating and legroom that are important, so too does a feeling of
Real Time and Big Data Is Here to Stay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20200 As the transportation industry develops and evolves, the use of data has never been more crucial in completing the intelligent journey and improving passenger experience. In this article, we will dissect Real Time Data and Big Data and how they positively affect the rail industry. Real time data is required for
Realising the Intelligent Train – True Digital Enablement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20200 Accessing Data Train systems generate a huge amount of data – a standard EMU generates in excess of 5,000 signals, equivalent to 2GB of data per train per day, and gathering this data is costly – data transmission could cost thousands of pounds per train per year. We think that about
RB Estonia Calls for Tenders to Design the Muuga Multimodal Freight Terminal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20200 RB Estonia, the national implementing body for the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, has launched a call for tenders for the design of the Muuga multimodal freight terminal. The Muuga terminal will be the only Rail Baltica cargo terminal connected to the harbour. The design brief for the Muuga intermodal freight terminal
Challenges When Implementing Digitalisation in Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20200 Introducing Data Industry 4.0 and IoT technology, facilitates the access to data in near real-time and without the need to take the assets being monitored out of service. This allows access to critical information that supports the day-to-day life of operators, maintainers, asset-managers and customers. As for any other business, data is
Cleaning of New Railway Parts with BvL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20200 BvL systems demonstrate high level of flexibility at Railway Workshop A large range of different parts have to be cleaned during the production of any railway parts. BvL Oberflächentechnik manufactures systems which are ideally tailored to the specific application. Heavy Axles Cleaned inside and outside With a special OceanRW, BvL developed a solution
Experienced Systems for Efficient Railway Parts Cleaning with BvL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20200 Modern cleaning of wheelsets and stators: Pacific and OceanRW BvL offers a variety of solutions for cleaning parts during maintenance and quality testing for transport companies. Different variants of the large parts system Pacific were developed especially for cleaning wheelsets. The pit installation allows it to be directly linked to a local
Modern Wheelset Cleaning with Maximum Precision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20200 Dutch Railway Maintenance Company Benefits from Automated Cleaning Solution Reliable maintenance and repair are of particular importance for the general safety and competitiveness of European railway companies. The main operator of the Dutch NedTrain railway workshops in Haarlem is building a state-of-the-art new maintenance workshop to meet the current requirement for
Modern Wheelset Cleaning with Maximum Precision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20200 Dutch Railway Maintenance Company Benefits from Automated Cleaning Solution Reliable maintenance and repair are of particular importance for the general safety and competitiveness of European railway companies. The main operator of the Dutch NedTrain railway workshops in Haarlem is building a state-of-the-art new maintenance workshop to meet the current requirement for
Unipart Rail Sponsors Rolling Stock Maintenance Europe 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20190 Unipart Rail and Instrumentel are sponsoring the Rolling Stock Maintenance Europe 2019 which is taking place on Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th December at the ILEC Conference Centre, London. Now in its 8th year, this event is the premier global event for Heads of Rolling Stock and Maintenance Engineers, providing an
FreiLacke – Strength within the System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20190 The new product combination practically tested on the advanced TrainLab uses the ‘DW11’ wet coating system and the ‘PU6’ powder coating. Essentially, the system encompasses a water-based 2C polyurethane coating and a polyurethane powder coating, which are highly resistant to graffiti removal agents and other acids and alkaline cleaners. The
Quick-Change Window Systems From HÜBNER Group Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20190 Window Replacement in Less Than 20 Minutes Putting an End to Costly Downtimes Windows are often the target of vandalism in trains and buses. When repairing such damages, time is money. Quick-change window systems from the HÜBNER Group based in Kassel, Germany, help to keep these costs to a minimum. Whether damages
Meeting the digital future of rail strategically with IoT and analytics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: To meet their promise as one of our most sustainable modes of transportation, railways in many developed countries are going to need a big upgrade, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Often burdened with old and ageing infrastructure, they have fallen behind
Unipart Joint Venture Wins Five-Year Contract Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 UGL Unipart Rail Services Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Australian company UGL (a member of CIMIC Group), and Unipart has secured an approximate $900 million, five-year contract extension with Sydney Trains. Replacing the original two-year contract extension, UGL Unipart will continue the delivery of maintenance and logistics services for
CP and EMEF to merge ahead of market opening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20190 PORTUGAL: The government has approved a €45m capital investment programme for both national operator CP and rolling stock maintenance business EMEF. To be funded from the state budget, the 2019-22 plan approved on June 27 has two parts. The first covers investment of €9m in 2019, primarily to enable EMEF to
Mechan Transforms Turntable Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, has reinvented one of its most enduring products, saving depot operators time and money during installation. Mechan’s new turntable for use in rail depots. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has launched a new turntable design, following 18 months’ research and development into ways to overcome common problems with pit
Record Jack Numbers Boost Mechan Order Book Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, is enjoying record-breaking demand for its flagship lifting jacks, securing orders for more than 160 already this year. Most of the jacks specified so far are being built by the Sheffield-based manufacturer for UK rail depots, although sets will also be heading to France and New
Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 22 for 27–31 May 2019: Alstom metro for Lyon Line 2 © Alstom/Mobylette Jaune Infrastructure Sydney Metro Rouse Hill Station © MDRX under licence Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Sydney Metro North West
Doncaster hub prepares to maintain Azuma fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: Hitachi Rail Ltd is ramping up maintenance activity at Agility Trains East’s new Doncaster depot as the roll-out of Class 800/801 Azuma trainsets begins on the East Coast Main Line. The first Azuma entered service on May 15, and four more were being used for driver training in late
CAF to acquire EuroMaint in €80m deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20190 SWEDEN: CAF has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of rolling stock maintenance company EuroMaint Group from funds advised by private equity firm Orlando Nordics. The deal announced on May 23 is worth around €80m, subject to adjustments at the closing of the transaction which is expected by July 19. CAF said
Virgin Trains USA awards Phase 2 construction contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20190 USA: Virgin Trains USA announced the award of contracts for construction of the 270 km West Palm Beach – Orlando International Airport Phase 2 of its inter-city corridor on May 21, saying they represented a total private investment of $4bn. Passenger services on Virgin Trains USA’s existing Miami – West Palm Beach