Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test & Technology Centre in Västerås Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test and Technology Centre in Västerås, Sweden New 10,000-square-metre collaborative workspace for over 500 people across different functions Centre to concentrate Alstom’s innovation capabilities in Sweden and enable collaboration across industries, higher education institutions, and start-ups Centre will feed innovation throughout Alstom on a global scale Alstom, global leader in
CAF to Deliver 7 EMU Express Trains to the Philippines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 Mitsubishi Corporation has outsourced the design and supply of 7 Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) to CAF as part of its contract with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) of the Government of the Philippines. Under this outsourcing agreement, CAF will manufacture seven express trains for service in the Philippines. Each vehicle will
First Metro Train Deployed on Grand Paris Express Line 15 South Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 Île-de-France Mobilités has announced that the first new metro train for the Grand Paris Express Line 15 has been deployed on the line. The train made its first turn of the wheel on 28 November in Champigny-sur-Marne, Val-de-Marne. This milestone paves the way for dynamic testing to officially commence in summer
ELL Orders Up to 200 Siemens Vectron Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Mobility for the order of up to 200 additional Vectron locomotives. These new vehicles will be equipped with various power systems and will be designed for both freight and passenger operations. Siemens Mobility Vectron locomotive © Siemens Mobility The initial agreement includes
Morocco to Acquire 168 New Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20230 Morocco’s national railway operator, ONCF has launched a tender for the acquisition of 168 new trains. This is part of ONCF’s ongoing development plan to strengthen the rail network and promote it as the preferred choice for sustainable and inclusive mobility. This project will also better prepare Morocco to co-host the 2030
US: Siemens Mobility to Supply New Light Rail Vehicles in St. Louis Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 1, 20230 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to supply up to 55 new light rail vehicles (LRVs) to Metro Transit for the St. Louis MetroLink network. These new vehicles will replace ageing rolling stock operating in St. Louis, Missouri. Metro Transit’s light rail vehicles The Bi-State Development Board of Commissioners approved this 390.4
KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Green Loan for Railway Infrastructure in Norway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20230 KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Green Loan for Railway Infrastructure in Norway KfW IPEX-Bank provides a NOK 1,148 million (approximately EUR 100 million) green loan facility for the Norwegian Bane NOR Eiendom. The loan will be disbursed in Norwegian kroner and is split in two equally sized tranches with maturities of 7 and
Alstom Unveils First Omneo Train for Transdev’s Marseille-Toulon-Nice Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20230 Alstom, Transdev and the South Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur Region have officially unveiled the first Omneo train set to operate on the Marseille-Toulon-Nice line in France. This future service has been enabled through the line becoming France’s first regional railway to be open to competition, breaking away from operator monopoly. These new 8-car trainsets, 110
India: Knorr-Bremse Equips Metro Trains for Bhopal and Indore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 23, 20230 Knorr-Bremse has been contracted by Alstom to equip 52 new Movia metro trains for Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) with braking and air conditioning systems. These trains will operate on the upcoming metro lines in Bhopal and Indore, India, which are currently under construction. The new Alstom Metros in Bhopal
First Electric Train Completes Test Runs on Glasgow-Barrhead Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20230 Network Rail has announced that the first ScotRail electric train has completed test runs on the Glasgow-Barrhead line in Scotland. This marks a significant milestone for the line’s 63.3 million GBP electrification project. An electric train undergoing testing in Barrhead © Network Rail Between 7 and 8 November, the Class 380 completed test runs
Austria: Siemens Completes Delivery of 21 Cityjet Trains in Vorarlberg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20230 Siemens Mobility has completed its delivery of 21 Desiro ML Cityjet trains to ÖBB for operation in Vorarlberg, Austria. This delivery was completed on schedule, with the first units having already covered over 1.7 million kilometres since December 2022. The last of 21 sets from the Desiro ML series was recently transferred
Alstom Delivers First Flexity Tram to Toronto Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Alstom has delivered the first of 60 new Flexity trams to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC). This is part of a 275 million EUR (396 million CAD) order that was placed in 2021. The remainder of the vehicles will be delivered between now and early 2025. Flexity tram for Toronto © Alstom The new
Newag to Supply 30 Dragon 2 Electric Locomotives to Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Newag has received a contract from Akiem to supply 30 Dragon 2 electric locomotives for operation in Central Europe. This order includes 10 multi-system 6-axle electric locomotives and 20 single-system 6-axle DC locomotives equipped with an access module. The contract also includes the option for Akiem to order another 50 locomotives in
First Rail Interiors Awards Results at RedCabin Rail Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Results of the First Rail Interiors Awards Announced at RedCabin Rail Summit in Vienna Awards programme created by a partnership between the Rail Interiors Show and RedCabin Six category winners unveiled at RedCabin’s Rail Interiors Innovation Summit in Vienna on 8th November Leading transport summit pioneer, RedCabin, in partnership with the Rail Interiors
Testing Underway on London’s New Piccadilly Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 Testing of London’s new Piccadilly line trains, which are being built by Siemens Mobility, is now underway at a test centre in Germany and a climate chamber in Austria. The first of the newly-built trains for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Piccadilly line arrived at the Test and Validation Centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath,
Sweden: Alstom Completes Flexity Tram Delivery in Gothenburg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Alstom has delivered the 40th Flexity light rail vehicle to Gothenburg, Sweden. Delivery of the tram completes an order signed by both the manufacturer and the city’s Transit Authority, Göteborgs Spårvägar and Västtrafik, in 2016. The tram completes an order signed in 2016 © Alstom Alstom (then Bombardier) delivered the first of the 40
Alstom Plans to Cease Rolling Stock Production in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Derby City Council has responded to Alstom’s announcement that it plans to end rolling stock production in the city. Following talks with the government, Alstom has informed the Council that it must now plan to cease rolling stock production at its Litchurch Lane facility in Derby. This is due to delays in
Spain: FCH2RAIL Hydrogen Train Begins Testing on Torralba-Soria Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 Adif, Renfe and CAF have announced that the FCH2RAIL project has begun testing its bi-mode hydrogen demonstrator train on the Torralba-Soria line in Spain. This follows its first successful tests on Spain’s General Interest Railway Network (RFIG), which began in May on the section between Zaragoza and Canfranc. The FCH2RAIL hydrogen demonstrator
London Northwestern Railway Deploys New Class 730 Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has introduced the first of its Class 730 electric passenger trains on the West Coast Main Line. These three-carriage Class 730/0 sub-class units will typically operate in pairs as 6-carriage trains. Due to their spacious interiors, the six-carriage Class 730/0s have a higher total capacity than the eight-carriage
Alstom’s RER NG Train Inaugurated in Île-de-France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Île-de-France Mobilités, SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have inaugurated the RER New Generation (NG) train for the RER D and RER E lines in Île-de-France. This new model is more spacious, brighter and more accessible than older units operating on these lines and has been specifically designed for use in dense urban areas. The
US: Alstom to Modernise APM System at DFW Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20230 Alstom has signed a contract with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for the modernisation and replacement of its Skylink Automated People Mover (APM) system. This project will include the overhaul, retrofit or replacement of vehicle and wayside components for the airport’s APM to ensure continued safe and reliable operations. The Skylink
Trenitalia Orders 30 ETR1000 High-Speed Trains from Hitachi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20230 Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 30 high-speed ETR1000 trains to Trenitalia. This deal is valued at 861 million EUR and also includes the option to provide a further 10 trains for an additional 287 million EUR. The ETR1000 trains are around 200 metres long, have capacity for 460 seated passengers
SBB to Purchase 10 New Trains in the Seetal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced a request for proposals for the supply of ten new single-deck multiple-unit trains for regional services in the Seetal valley. This tender also includes an option for 10 additional vehicles. These vehicles are anticipated to enter service in 2029 to replace 15 ageing GTW articulated railcars
Beacon Rail Orders 10 Vectron Locomotives for Rhine-Alpine Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 Rolling stock leasing company, Beacon Rail has ordered 10 Vectron locomotives from Siemens Mobility to operate on the Rhine-Alpine corridor. These Vectron MS multi-system locomotives will facilitate operations from the Dutch North Sea to the Mediterranean without requiring the operator to change locomotives. They will be equipped with the European Train Control
Poland: CPK to Purchase Over 100 Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20230 CPK has announced that it will purchase more than 100 electric multiple units through its rolling stock procurement programme for Poland’s new high-speed network. In support of this project, the CPK rolling stock resolution has been adopted by the government with the approval of the Concept for the Provision of Passenger
LNER Orders 10 Tri-Mode Trains from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has selected CAF as the successful bidder to deliver 10 tri-mode trains to operate on the East Coast Main Line. These new trains will be based on CAF’s Civity UK platform and will be capable of running in electric, battery or diesel mode. Their operation will reduce
The Next Train to Arrive at Platform 1 Will Be… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20230 From 24–26 October, Global Mobility Call brought together rolling stock manufacturers to discuss the ‘train of the future’. Across several panel discussions, representatives from Alstom, Stadler, Talgo and CAF discussed their visions for the future of rolling stock and the expanded capabilities of passenger railcars. A panel discussion on “New rolling stock
London Event to Explore Rolling Stock Whole Life Cost Optimisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20230 London Event to Look at the Challenge of Rolling Stock Whole Life Cost Optimisation The whole life cost procedures for rolling stock will be explored from an overall strategic viewpoint through all technical aspects of the asset lifecycle at a seminar organised by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers in London on Thursday 9
Wabtec and Roy Hill Unveil FLXdrive Battery Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 3, 20230 Wabtec and Roy Hill have unveiled the FLXdrive battery locomotive, which is the world’s first 100% battery-powered, heavy-haul freight locomotive for mainline service. This vehicle was unveiled at Wabtec’s design and development centre in Pennsylvania for operation by Australian iron ore miner, Roy Hill, which is majority owned by Hancock Prospecting. The
Czech Republic: Škoda to Deliver 15 Trams to Brno Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 In the Czech Republic, Brno City Transport Company (DPMB) has ordered an additional 15 ForCity Smart 45T trams from Škoda Group. These units will replace the city’s obsolete KT8 types that date back to the 80s and 90s. With this order, DPMB is exercising an option from an existing contract, which delivered
UK: CrossCountry Extends Services Contract with Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 Alstom has been awarded an eight-year extension on its services contract to maintain, overhaul and clean CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet in the UK. This Train Services Agreement (TSA) contract extension is valued at approximately 950 million EUR and will last until 2031. Under the agreement, Alstom will continue to service
California High Speed Rail Unveils Designs for Future Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority has unveiled preliminary 3D modelling, sketches and virtual simulation designs of its future electric trains. Virtual simulation enables the public to explore the initial vision for the trainsets © California High Speed Rail Authority In addition, it has also presented updated designs for the upcoming high-speed rail stations
Stadler’s TRAMLINK Tram Commences Service in Bern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 BERNMOBIL has officially commenced regular services of the new Stadler TRAMLINK vehicles in Bern, Switzerland. This follows a 2019 order for 20 bi-directional vehicles and 7 one-way vehicles to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. Under this contract, the first Stadler TRAMLINK was officially handed over to BERNMOBIL on 28 October 2023
CRRC to Deliver 20 High-Speed EMUs for Hungary-Serbia Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20230 Serbia’s Ministry of Construction, Transportation and Infrastructure has signed a purchase agreement with CRRC for 20 high-speed electric multiple unit (EMU) trains. Each train will be comprised of four carriages and will travel at operational speeds of up to 200 kilometres per hour. In October, CRRC officially signed a purchase agreement for
MK Seats at The Rail Interiors Show in Prague, Czech Republic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20230 MK Seats at The International Exhibition of Railcar Interior Technologies and Materials in Prague, Czech Republic Our team showcased MK Seats products at The Railcar Interior Technologies and Materials in Prague last week. It was wonderful to see some of our regular Clients and we were also delighted to connect with
Norfolk Southern Launches Machine Vision Inspection Tech Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 30, 20230 Norfolk Southern is deploying digital train inspection portals to enhance rail safety across its network. Featuring machine vision inspection technology, the portals were built by Norfolk Southern’s Data Science/Artificial Intelligence and Mechanical teams in partnership with the Georgia Tech Research Institution. Norfolk Southern is deploying digital train inspection portals to enhance rail
Alpha Trains Orders 12 Stadler EURO9000 Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 26, 20230 Alpha Trains is expanding its fleet with the purchase of 12 EURO9000 locomotives from Stadler. This is the lessor’s first order of this latest generation of six-axle hybrid multi-system locomotives. L-R: Iñigo Oarra, CEO of Stadler Valencia and Fernando Pérez, CEO of Alpha Trains © Stadler The multisystem electric EURO9000 locomotives are also equipped
Passengers Get First Experience of New ICE Interior Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20230 Passengers were able to experience the new ICE interior design for the first time this week when the first new-look train took its inaugural journey. With the launch of the updated ICE interior design, passengers can now experience DB’s new design language for long-distance travel across their entire journey – from
New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Complete Crush Laden Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20230 Crush laden testing checks have been successfully completed on a Stadler Class 555 metro train ahead of the first vehicle entering customer service on Tyne and Wear Metro. The new Class 555 Metro trains at the Stadler factory in Switzerland Nexus, the owner and operator of Tyne and Wear Metro, ordered 46
India: Alstom Inaugurates RAPIDX Regional Train with Hybrid Level 3 ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20230 Alstom has inaugurated India’s first semi high-speed RAPIDX regional train on the Delhi-Meerut corridor, equipped with the world debut of hybrid Level 3 European Train Control System (ETCS) technology. The new passenger train will operate on the first phase of India’s Delhi-Meerut corridor, spanning 17 kilometres from Duhai-Sahibabad. This section will
Germany: 18 Siemens Desiro HC Trains to Operate on Franconia-Thuringia Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 From December 2023, 18 new Desiro HC double-decker trains from Siemens Mobility will commence service on the Franconia-Thuringia Express network in Germany. The new trains, which will travel at speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour, are equipped with 380 seats and space for 36 bicycles. They will feature free WiFi
France: Alstom and SNCF Present Battery-Powered Regional Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 SNCF Voyageurs and Alstom have presented the first of five battery-powered trains to operate in regions across France. The battery-powered train has been developed as part of a project with the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Hauts-de-France, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie Pyrénées-Méditerranée and Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur regions to reduce CO2 emissions on non-electrified lines in France. This battery-powered
New R211 Subway Cars Rolled Out on Staten Island Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20230 New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has rolled out the first five R211 subway cars on the Staten Island Railway. This launch is the first step in phasing these new vehicles into service on the network in early 2024 as part of MTA’s ongoing modernisation efforts. Alongside new amenities and technologies, the
Chicago Metra to Purchase Battery-Powered Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20230 Chicago’s commuter rail operator, Metra has been awarded a 169.3 million USD grant to purchase zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets. The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding was approved by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee to support the purchase of up to 16
MK-SEATS Presents Top Selling Product: MKS Rail Komfort Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 17, 20230 MK-SEATS Presents One of Its Top Selling Products: MKS Rail Komfort MKS Rail Komfort thanks to its multiple adjustments is fully customizable and ergonomic. Our seating systems provide both comfort and safety to its users and are developed in accordance with the highest industry standards. This model, in addition to the fully
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
Stadler to Deliver Additional Hydrogen Trains to California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20230 Stadler has received an order from the State of California to build four hydrogen-powered trains for the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Caltrans. The contract also includes the option to purchase up to 25 additional trains in the future. The new hydrogen trains for California will be used statewide in the
US: Additional FTA Funding to Replace Ageing Passenger Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20230 The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced that it will provide approximately 197 million USD in funding to help transit agencies replace ageing passenger railcars to improve safety, accessibility and reliability. Older railcars contribute to service delays and increased costs on the nation’s subway, light rail and
Škoda to Supply 30 Electric Trains to Uzbekistan Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20230 Škoda Group has signed a contract to supply 30 electric multiple unit (EMU) trains to Uzbekistan Railways. This contract is valued at 320 million EUR and represents the largest contract awarded to a Czech company in Uzbekistan to date. It will see Škoda supply Uzbekistan Railways with its wide-gauge electric train units,
Alstom Concludes Demonstration of First Hydrogen Train in North America Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20230 Alstom has concluded the successful demonstration of the first hydrogen-powered train to provide commercial service in North America. Throughout the project, which took place between mid-June and the end of September 2023, Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen-powered train transported more than 10,000 passengers across 10,660 kilometres in Québec, Canada. By operating under the
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Additional LRVs to Sacramento Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20230 The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) has ordered an additional eight S700 low-floor light rail vehicles (LRVs) from Siemens Mobility. This order builds on the operator’s initial purchase of 20 S700 LRVs in 2020, followed by eight more in 2021. The total number of vehicles on order from Siemens Mobility now
Amtrak’s New Acela Programme to Face Additional Delays Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20230 The Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a report indicating that the operator’s New Acela programme will likely face future delays and cost increases due to problems with the design and quality of the rolling stock. In August 2016, Amtrak contracted Alstom to supply 28 new high-speed Acela trainsets
Madrid to Modernise Fleet with Plans for 80 New Metro Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 Madrid’s Governing Council has approved the purchase of 80 metro trains to modernise the city’s fleet, increase capacity and improve energy efficiency and passenger experience. This was announced during a meeting to increase the debt of the public company up to EUR 1.378 million. This is necessary in order to support
First of c2c’s Class 720 Aventra Trains Enter Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 The first of c2c’s new fleet of Class 720 trains, leased from Porterbrook, have entered passenger service. Additional units will begin operations as driver training progresses. c2c’s former Managing Director Julian Drury was overwhelmed to see the first Class 720 unit had been named after him. UK-built, the new trains are designed to
Saudi Arabia Railways and Alstom to Demonstrate Hydrogen Passenger Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and Alstom will demonstrate the first hydrogen-powered passenger train in the kingdom this month. Alstom’s Coradia iLint hydrogen passenger train will travel 10–20 kilometres on Line 1 or Line 2 of the Riyadh East network. This will be the first venture of its kind in the Middle East
Italy: CAF Awarded ATAC Tender for 121 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 CAF has been awarded the tender for 121 bidirectional trams from public transport company ATAC. These will service new and existing lines in Rome, Italy. The framework agreement, valued at EUR 457 million, includes an initial application contract covering the delivery of the first 40 trams. The new vehicles will replace the
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to Operate on Renewable Diesel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20230 The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency has announced that Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner Rail Service in Southern California is now powered by renewable diesel. This fuel is chemically similar to fossil diesel but is made from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil,
France: TGV M Testing Ramps Up on National Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20230 Testing of the TGV M – the future INOUI TGV – has stepped up with the arrival of a second test train. Tests have been underway on the French national railway network since June and will continue until the end of the year when the acceptance test phase begins. SNCF Voyageurs has ordered
INPS Group to Showcase Products at APTA Expo 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20230 INPS is a leader in the Transit Industry. We provide a comprehensive and diverse range of products and services. Kindly explore our diverse product line. INPS Group provides products and services for all parts of the train © INPS Group 1. Control Panels: Panels are custom manufactured to achieve the best results for each
Liverpool’s Battery-Powered Trains to Commence Service at Headbolt Lane Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 Liverpool City Region has announced that Headbolt Lane station will open on 5 October and will be served by the UK’s first battery-powered passenger trains. The fully accessible 80 million GBP station will become the new terminus of the Kirkby branch of the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network. It will
Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Commences Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 2, 20230 The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has commenced commercial operations from 2 October 2023. The new high-speed rail line was jointly built by China and Indonesia to shorten travel times between Jakarta and Bandung from 3.5 hours to just 40 minutes. This is the first high-speed railway to operate in Indonesia. CRRC-made train on
Alstom to Unveil Italy’s First Hydrogen Train at EXPO Ferroviaria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20230 At EXPO Ferroviaria, Alstom and Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM) will unveil Italy’s first hydrogen-powered Coradia Stream train. EXPO Ferroviaria is taking place in Milan from 3-5 October. During the event, Alstom will unveil Italy’s first hydrogen train, which is set to enter commercial service along the non-electrified Brescia-Iseo-Edolo line in Valcamonica. This
Discover New Suppliers, Technologies and Designs at the Rail Interiors Show Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 29, 20230 Discover New Suppliers, Technologies and Designs at the Rail Interiors Show The Rail Interiors Show, the brand-new international exhibition and forum for rail-cabin interior design and technology, is set to take place in PVA EXPO PRAHA, Prague, on 25–26 October 2023. This free-to-attend event will showcase the very latest and next-generation rail-carriage
Avanti West Coast Unveils Livery for Class 805 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20230 Avanti West Coast has unveiled the new livery for its fleet of Class 805 trains, which are currently undergoing main line testing. The new livery was unveiled at Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility in the North East, prior to the first unit with this design joining the test programme on the West
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
Siemens Mobility Tests Mireo Plus H Hydrogen Train in Bavaria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 22, 20230 Siemens Mobility has completed the first test runs of its Mireo Plus H hydrogen-powered train in Bavaria, Germany. The two-car trainset is scheduled to enter passenger service in mid-2024 on Bayerische Regiobahn’s (BRB) routes between Augsburg and Füssen and Augsburg and Peissenberg. Pilot operations of the train will then take place
Stadler and Siemens Complete Delivery of 104 Berlin S-Bahn Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20230 A consortium comprised of Stadler and Siemens Mobility has completed the delivery of 106 new trains manufactured for the Berlin S-Bahn. The new 483/484 series vehicles were delivered on schedule and are now fully operational across the city. Berlin’s new S-Bahn fleet is now complete © S-Bahn Berlin These trains aim to offer a
Success in Power Electronics Integration to Power HVAC in Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20230 Success in Power Electronics Integration to Power HVAC in Trams Our valued customer, a prominent manufacturer of HVAC systems for the railway industry, partnered with Jordi Ribalta, our Sales and Business Development Manager, to embark on a journey of engineering excellence. This collaborative success story serves as a testament to our unwavering
First Light Rail Vehicle Arrives in Greater Copenhagen Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 18, 20230 The first of 29 new trains for Greater Copenhagen’s light rail project has been delivered to the Hovedstadens Control and Maintenance centre in Glostrup, Denmark. This delivery follows the train’s successful completion of a series of tests at Siemens’ factory in Germany. It is the first of 29 trains manufactured by Siemens
Irish Rail and DIGAS to Retrofit Hydrogen Freight Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has partnered with DIGAS to trial Europe’s first retrofitted hydrogen freight locomotive. This 1.5 million EUR project aims to provide an affordable and practical solution towards rail decarbonisation. Under the agreement, Irish Rail will provide the 071 Class Diesel Locomotive and the workshop for installation. It will also
Articulated Tram for Mexico City Rolls Off CRRC Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20230 CRRC ZELC Europe has produced the first new articulated light rail train for the Tren Ligero tram line in Mexico City. This unit rolled off the production line on 9 September 2023 and is the first of nine new units set to enhance capacity on the line, increasing frequency to 4-minute
New Hitachi Trams to Commence Service in Turin Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20230 Hitachi Rail has announced that 30 new trams are set to start service in Turin, Italy on 11 September under a contract with Gruppo Torinese Trasporti (GTT). This milestone is part of a 2020 contract for Hitachi Rail to deliver a total of 70 trams to the city by 2024. The tram
HS2 Trains Achieve BSI PAS 2080 Carbon Reduction Standard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 The high-speed electric trains set to operate on the HS2 rail network have become the first in the world to achieve the British Standards Institute’s (BSI) PAS 2080 carbon reduction standard. The new trains, which are being designed and manufactured in the UK by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture, will
MK-SEATS: Modernity, Comfort, Security Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 A company that is developing and achieving significant success as a manufacturer of specialized seating systems for drivers, tram drivers, train drivers, and captains. We provide design, production, assembly, and service for a wide range of seats dedicated to various transport sectors for: Railway Marine Automotive Aviation Agriculture Construction and the steel industry Office MK Seats can adapt to
India: Alstom Delivers First Trainset for Bhopal-Indore Metro Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 4, 20230 Alstom has delivered the first trainset to Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MPMRCL) for the Bhopal-Indore metro rail project in India. This unit is part of a 2022 order for Alstom to deliver 156 Movia metro cars. Under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, these metro trains are
ÖBB to Order Up to 540 Mireo Trains from Siemens Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20230 ÖBB has awarded a framework agreement to Siemens Mobility to supply up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit trains. This agreement has a term of ten years and could have a total value of more than 5 billion EUR. The Mireo electric multiple-unit trains are especially eco-friendly thanks to their low energy consumption and
CRRC to Deliver New EMUs to Chile National Railroad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20230 CRRC has been awarded a contract to supply EMU railcars to Chile National Railroad (EFE) for use on railway lines connecting Melipilla-Alameda and Batuko-Quinta Normal. This order is part of EFE’s initiative to upgrade and renovate Chilean railway lines and facilities. It marks the largest railcar purchase order in the history
California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ to Purchase First Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20230 The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors has approved the release of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to procure the first trainsets for the state’s electrified high-speed service. These trains will operate at speeds of up to 220 miles per hour on the California High-Speed Rail route that will ultimately
TransLink Unveils New Mark V Vancouver SkyTrain Cars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20230 TransLink has released initial images of its new Mark V cars, which have been manufactured by Alstom to modernise the Vancouver SkyTrain. The new cars have now commenced testing at a facility in Kingston, Ontario. This phase will include performance tests for the brakes, power systems, doors and car connectivity, alongside
Amtrak Orders 10 Additional Airo Trainsets Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Amtrak has exercised a contract option to order an additional 10 Airo trainsets to help meet increased demand for passenger rail travel. This order brings the total number of ordered trainsets to 83 under a contract with Siemens Mobility. With 10 more trainsets, a total of 83 Amtrak Airo units will be
Germany: Alstom and VMS Present Battery-Powered Electric Train in Saxony Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Alstom and Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen (VMS) have presented a new battery-powered train for operation on the Chemnitz-Leipzig line in Central Saxony, Germany. This unit is one of eleven Coradia Continental battery-electric trains that have been ordered by VMS to start service in 2024. Alstom presents its new battery train in Germany © Alstom These trains
Caltrain to Pilot Dual-Powered Electric and Battery-Powered Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20230 Caltrain has announced plans to pilot a bi-level dual electric and battery-powered train to help further reduce emissions from its services. The California Transportation Commission has approved 80 million USD in funding to purchase a battery-equipped electric train from Stadler. This funding allocation will also cover the related maintenance services and
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,
How to Keep Your Technology up to Date Proactively Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20230 PIS technology advances rapidly, but the more it is enhanced, the faster it becomes obsolete. Considering train projects have a lifetime of about 30 years before total overhaul, obsolescence is a pressing issue. When obsolete parts or devices need to be replaced, development can take up to 1 year. That’s why
UK: Refurbishment Work Complete on Southeastern’s First High-Speed Javelin Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20230 Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail have completed refurbishment work on the first of 29 high-speed Javelin trains for Southeastern’s passenger service between London St Pancras and Kent. This delivery is part of a 27 million GBP refurbishment project being carried out on Britain’s fastest passenger trains to deliver a more reliable
Cando to Develop Battery-Powered Switching Locomotive Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20230 Canadian railroad contractor, Cando Rail & Terminals has announced that it is developing a lithium-ion battery-powered switching locomotive for in-yard operations. This project aims to retrofit a non-tier-compliant locomotive with a battery propulsion system. This will enable all tasks usually performed by a diesel-powered locomotive to be completed without emitting greenhouse
Discover Tde’s Customisable Cable-Guided Roller Blinds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20230 Texat decor engineering AG (Tde) is a Swiss-based provider of interior solutions for the transport sector. It offers a wide range of bespoke shading solutions and floor coverings for the rail industry, including entrance dust mats, and many of its products can be found today in operational rolling stock across Europe,
Come See INPS and Natsco at the APTA Expo – Booth 2888 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20230 With the ever changing evolution of transportation, engage with a company that addresses your current and future needs. INPS Group INPS Group is a global supplier to the industry. With operations in Canada, USA and Mexico, we serve both the domestic and international markets. Through our in-house capabilities and numerous group companies
Germany: Siemens Mobility to Deliver 28 Mireo Trains for Digital Node Stuttgart Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20230 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to deliver 28 three-car electric Mireo regional trains to Baden-Württemberg for the Digital Rail Germany (DSD) Digital Node Stuttgart pilot project. The trains will be equipped with the latest digital equipment, including automatic European Train Control System (ETCS) and Level 2 (GoA 2) Automatic
TrackTex Revisited Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20230 TrackTex Revisited Three years after TrackTex was installed, ongoing monitoring of this road railroad crossing in Illinois has detected no recurrence of the previously repetitive differential settlement and track geometry issues. You can download the Dekalb, IL, TrackTex Case Study to find out more about this scheme and how TrackTex was used. GEOfabrics provide full
Alstom to Deliver 60 Coach Cars to the Connecticut Department of Transportation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20230 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has ordered 60 single-level rail coach cars from Alstom. This order, valued at approximately 285 million EUR (315 million USD), is part of CTDOT’s coach renewal programme. It also includes options for Alstom to build an additional 313 cars in the future. Alstom and the Connecticut
Trenitalia Orders New Sleeper Coaches from Škoda and Titagarh Firema Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 10, 20230 Trenitalia has awarded a contract to Škoda Group and Titagarh Firema to supply up to 370 new railway sleeper coaches to operate between Milan, Palermo and Syracuse. The contract has a total value of 732.5 million EUR. Its first part covers the delivery of 70 sleeper coaches, including 44 Comfort coaches,
Knorr-Bremse to Supply Braking Systems for CRRC Metros in Chengdu Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20230 CRRC has contracted Knorr-Bremse to supply the complete braking systems for 36 new metro trains consisting of 288 cars for operation in Chengdu, China. Under this contract, by mid-2024, Knorr-Bremse will supply the complete electropneumatic braking systems, including brake controls for the new trains. Knorr-Bremse has received an order from CRRC, the
Dürr Technik Launches Next Gen E-Bull Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20230 Dürr Technik is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its next generation E-Bull. The redesigned oil-free air compressor is fully compatible with the latest rail standards across UK and Europe, as well as many other regions around the world. The original E-Bull model was a revolutionary compressor for the rail industry.
Siemens Mobility to Deliver 90 New S-Bahn Trains to Munich Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20230 Siemens Mobility has won an EU-wide tender to supply 90 new S-Bahn trains in Munich, Germany. This contract is valued at over 2 billion EUR. It also includes an option for Siemens to provide additional trains for the network in the future. The financing for these new vehicles is guaranteed by the
New Piccadilly Line Trains to Commence Testing in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the first of its new Piccadilly line trains have arrived in Germany for testing ahead of starting passenger service in 2025. The new vehicles are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility, who will produce 94 new ‘Inspiro London’ trains for the London Underground network. A first
ADHETEC Acquires Perrone: A Revolutionary Merger Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20230 ADHETEC Acquires Perrone: A Revolutionary Merger for Transportation Interiors ADHETEC, a leading provider of self-adhesive solutions in the transportation industry, proudly announces its recent acquisition of Perrone, a distinguished leader in soft goods for transportation interiors. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for both companies and sets the stage for