Alstom Delivers First Train for Grand Paris Express Line 18 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20250 On 17 June 2025, the Société des grands projets, Île-de-France Mobilités, and Alstom formally presented the first metro train for Line 18 of the Grand Paris Express, following its delivery to the Palaiseau operations centre. This milestone signals the start of the testing phase ahead of the partial opening of the
Škoda Trams to Begin Public Operation in Frankfurt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20250 A set of Škoda Group trams have been officially authorised to begin operation in Frankfurt (Oder). Currently, eight of Škoda’s 46T trams are already situated within the city, with an additional two vehicles set to be delivered in the coming days and the final three now entering the final stages of
Rolling Stock Networking – The Place for Rail Professionals to be on 3rd July Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20250 Combining an exhibition with 153 exhibitors from across the rolling-stock supply chain, a conference organised by the Railway Industry Association, unlimited networking opportunities, a Digitisation Forum and a series of product launches and demonstrations, it really is an event that is not to be missed. SEE THE SHOW GUIDE and PLAN
Railway 200: Exhibition Train 2025 Tour Dates Revealed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20250 Railway 200’s exhibition train, Inspiration, is set to embark on a national tour over the next twelve months as Railway 200 celebrations get underway. Tour dates are available over the next six months, with Inspiration set to visit 27 locations across England, Scotland and Wales, beginning at the Severn Valley Railway,
New Amtrak Cascade Trains Bound for I-5 Corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20250 Amtrak’s I-5 corridor between Seattle, Vancouver, BC, Portland and a number of other stations is set to receive a set of eight new Cascade trainsets and two new locomotives in 2026. The new trainsets, which are dressed in an evergreen, cream and mocha colour scheme in-keeping with typical Cascade livery, have
Derby-Built Alstom Trains Enter Service for London Northwestern Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20250 A new fleet of Alstom electric trains manufactured in Derby has entered passenger service for London Northwestern Railway on routes to and from London Euston. The Class 730/2 trains, built by Alstom at its Derby Litchurch Lane Works, consist of 36 five-carriage units, totalling 180 new carriages. The introduction of the fleet
Germany: First Stadler CITYLINK TramTrain Arrives in Saarbrücken Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20250 Stadler officially unveiled the first CITYLINK TramTrain for Saarbahn on 9 June 2025 in Saarbrücken-Brebach. This delivery is part of the major VDV-TramTrain procurement initiative, led by a consortium of six public transport operators from Germany and Austria. Stadler will manufacture up to 504 vehicles under this joint agreement, with 28 of
Siemens Mobility to Deliver Vectron Dual Mode Locomotives for Akiem Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20250 Siemens Mobility has signed an order with Akiem for the provision of 10 Vectron Dual Mode (VDM) locomotives. The order, which also includes an option for an additional 40 units, forms part of a framework agreement first signed in August 2021 for the supply of locomotives and associated services. Fabien Rochefort, CEO
Rolling Short: The Equipment Crisis Facing US Passenger Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20250 At Railway Interchange, John Robert Smith, Chairman of Transportation for America, highlighted the growing public demand for passenger rail and its clear economic potential. To help optimise investments and tackle current challenges, he advocated for specific legislative solutions, such as the creation of a National Equipment Leasing Pool , which could accelerate
Alstom Opens Service Depot in Kazakhstan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20250 Alstom has inaugurated its first service depot in Shu, Kazakhstan, creating 100 local jobs for skilled workers. The opening of the depot, which is located in the heart of the Zhambyl region, marks the completion of the first of four service depots planned as part of an Investment Agreement signed between
Alstom to Deliver 96 Metro Cars for Chennai Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Alstom has been awarded a 135 million EUR contract by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) for the design, manufacture, supply, test and commission of 96 Metropolis metro cars for the second phase of the Chennai Metro. The project runs 119km long, with stretches of 76km and 43km elevated and underground respectively,
India: Alstom’s Metro Trains and Signalling Commence Service in Indore Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20250 Revenue service for the Indore Metro has officially begun, following the inauguration of the Super Priority Corridor on 31 May by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The new metro service operates using Alstom’s Movia metro trains and its advanced Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling technology. In Indore, Alstom’s advanced metro train and
UK: Alstom to Service and Upgrade Class 222 Trains for Lumo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 Alstom has signed a 50 million GBP contract to refurbish and maintain five Class 222 trains that will operate under FirstGroup’s Lumo brand. The agreement, made in collaboration with FirstGroup and rolling stock owner Eversholt Rail, will support the introduction of new open-access passenger services between Stirling and London. The contract
ORR Calls for Applications for Cross-Channel Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has reached out to both Eurostar and a number of new applicants looking to run cross-channel rail services to provide plans for the assignment of access to Temple Mills International Depot (TMI). The regulator recently commissioned an independent assessment of capacity at TMI following
India: Alstom Trains and Signalling Support Metro Expansion in Kanpur Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20250 The Kanpur Metro’s Corridor I extension has officially opened, featuring five additional stations. This development was enabled by metro trainsets and signalling systems supplied by Alstom. The new section enhances access across Kanpur, aiming to serve more commuters with improved travel time and reliability. Alstom’s trains and communication-based train control (CBTC)
RSN 2025 – Show Preview Released – What’s in it For You Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20250 RSN 2025 has placed itself as the THE event for the UK rolling stock industry. With over 150 exhibitors, a conference by Railway Industry Association and a Digitisation Forum by Delta XD… is there any better place for rail professionals to be on 3rd of July, than RSN 2025 – Derby
Škoda Group Sees 74% Order Increase in 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20250 Škoda Group has published its financial results for 2024. The company, which in 2024 saw an increase of 74% (up to 1.7 billion EUR) in new orders, saw an EBITDA increase of 185% year-on-year to a total of 62 million EUR. Škoda Group produced 432 new vehicles in 2024, ranging from trams
US: Alstom Officially Opens Hornell Manufacturing Facility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20250 Alstom has officially launched its new Plant 4 manufacturing facility in Hornell, New York. The facility will be tasked with the production of stainless steel car body shells for passenger rail vehicles across its 135,000 square foot site. Alstom has invested $75 million to build and outfit Plant 4 © Alstom Re-introducing the company’s
Alstom Announces Major Investments for Polish Production Sites Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20250 Alstom has announced a new series of investments aimed at expanding its rolling stock production capabilities within Poland. The investments, which will see the company provide 487 million PLN between 2022 and 2027, include the establishment of new projects and site modernisation. Alstom is expanding its railway rolling stock production capacities in
India: First 9000 HP Electric Freight Locomotive Launched at Dahod Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20250 Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has inaugurated the first new D9 series 9000-horsepower electric locomotives at the Indian Railways facility in Dahod, Gujarat. The event marks the start of production and deployment of a fleet of 1,200 high-power electric locomotives being delivered under a contract with Siemens Mobility. Hon’ble Prime Minister
Alstom to Commence Final Design Phase for SEPTA Streetcar Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20250 Alstom is working with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 new Citadis streetcars, replacing the ageing fleet in Philadelphia. The project began in May 2023 and has completed two of three major design reviews. It is now set to enter the final design phase later this year, with
FlixTrain Orders 65 New High-Speed Trains from Talgo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 FlixTrain has ordered 65 new high-speed trains under a contract worth up to 2.4 billion EUR. The trains will be built by Spanish manufacturer Talgo, with Vectron locomotives provided by Siemens. This deal represents a major step in FlixTrain’s plans to grow its rail services in Germany and across Europe. The
Switzerland: 43 Stadler Trains Delivered to Südostbahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 Schweizerische Südostbahn AG (SOB) has completed its largest rolling stock procurement project with the delivery of 43 Stadler trains. With the handover of the final train at the SOB service centre in Herisau, Stadler has now delivered all 43 units—comprising 30 Traverso and 13 FLIRT3 trains—on schedule. The order, initiated in 2016,
Alstom Announces Locomotion No. 1 Exhibit for The Greatest Gathering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20250 Alstom has announced the latest exhibit to be confirmed for its upcoming festival, The Greatest Gathering – Locomotion No. 1 – the world’s first steam locomotive to operate on a public railway. The 200 year-old steam engine, which is being loaned by the National Railway Museum, will appear at the three-day
MBTA and Keolis Launch Renewable Diesel Trial on Commuter Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20250 In partnership with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Keolis has launched a renewable diesel pilot programme to asses alternative fuel use on part of the Commuter Rail fleet in the Greater Boston region. The initiative involves locomotives based at the Newburyport Commuter Rail facility, which are now operating on Hydrotreated
Sweden: Stadler to Supply Seven FLIRT Trains for A-Train AB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20250 Stadler has been chosen to deliver seven of its FLIRT trains for Swedish railway company A-Train AB, with an option to deliver one additional vehicle as part of an order worth 250 million CHF. The trains, which will begin production at the end of 2026, are set to be produced at
DDAP RAKS Manufacturer of Axles of Wheelsets for Special Rail Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20250 How pleasant it is to travel by train and admire the plain or mountain views from the window of the carriage. And what vivid photos you can take against the background of the tracks. Do passengers think about the fact that the tracks need careful maintenance and repair, and what railway
Alstom Delivers First of 29 New Plane Train Vehicles at Atlanta Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 Alstom has delivered the first of 29 Innovia APM R vehicles to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as part of an 87 million USD replacement project for the airport’s automated people mover (APM) Plane Train system. The vehicles will support increased demand and help facilitate a planned extension to the existing system. The
First OC Streetcar Vehicle Unveiled in Santa Ana, California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20250 The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has unveiled the first vehicle for the upcoming OC Streetcar system. This marks a major step in developing Orange County’s first modern electric streetcar, which will serve Santa Ana and Garden Grove in California. The vehicle was built by Siemens Mobility in Sacramento and is the
Hitachi Rail Partners with Knorr-Bremse for System Technology Supply in Rome Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 Hitachi Rail has announced a partnership with Knorr-Bremse for the supply of system technologies for up to 30 subway trains set for operation on the Rome Metro. The signed framework contract includes a base order for 14 trains, with an option for a further 16. Knorr-Bremse will equip new subway trains for
Keep Locomotive Engineers Cool with the Power of Orange: A New Standard in Locomotive Air Conditioning Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 Rail operators looking for reliable climate control now have a powerful solution: The Orange air conditioning system. Engineered specifically for locomotives, this heavy-duty unit delivers an impressive 32,000 BTU of cooling power — all without the need for an inverter. The Orange Air Conditioner Keeps You Cool. AI generated image © INPS Group What
Pay Attention to Your Customers – Improve Your Vehicle Efficiency! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 In over 50 projects for well-known rail operators such as SBB, DB and ÖBB and numerous others, as well as for vehicle manufacturers such as Siemens and Alstom, to name just a few examples, we have been able to clearly demonstrate the advantages for operators over the last 15 years
The Role of Night Trains in Sweden’s Transport Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 At the Train + Rail conference in Stockholm, Dan Olofsson, Head of Operational Strategy and National Coordination at SJ, outlined the ongoing and strategic importance of night trains in Sweden’s transport system. Night trains support long-distance domestic and cross-border travel, offering a practical alternative to flying. By enabling passengers to sleep
Alstom Unveils New Coradia Stream Trains Connecting Italy and Austria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20250 Alstom has unveiled the first of 21 new Coradia Stream trains set to connect South Tyrol, Italy, & Tyrol, Austria. Presented with STA – Strutture Trasporto Alto Adige SpA, the train, which will make up part of a new regional fleet, was revealed at a presentation at Malles Venosta Station (BZ)
Enhancing Wheelset Measurement Efficiency Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Automated and handheld CALIPRI wheelset measurement systems ensure flexible, cost-effective maintenance to ensure the availability and reliability of rolling stock. For train wheel profile measurement, ÖBB STADLER Service GmbH uses Hexagon’s CALIPRI measurement devices for quick, exact and reliable measurement with unmatched repeatability. The recent introduction of a fully automated wheelset
ÖBB to Modernise Existing Railjet Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has announced the phased modernisation of its existing Railjet fleet, which has been in operation for over 15 years. The refurbishment project will cover all 60 train sets currently in service, with completion planned by the end of 2031. The programme aims to upgrade the trains’ interiors and
Stadler Signs Contract for Four New KISS Trains in Slovakia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20250 Slovakian operator, Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko (ZSSK), has signed a new contract with Stadler for the supply of up to four additional electric, double-decker KISS trains for its regional rail network The contract, which has been valued at around 100 million EUR, will see the company deliver a set of two vehicles
KfW IPEX-Bank Provides Financing for New Arlanda Express High-Speed Trains in Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20250 As part of a banking club, KfW IPEX-Bank arranges and provides funding in the amount of SEK 728 million for new high-speed trains for the Arlanda express, the non-stop railway connection between Stockholm and its international Arlanda Airport. The financing supports the procurement of seven new electric multiple units made in
Stadler and Nexus Provide Update on New Tyne and Wear Metro Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20250 Nexus has provided further updates on the suspended rollout of its new fleet of Metro trains, manufactured by Stadler for the Tyne and Wear Metro. The introduction of the fleet, part of the largest investment in the Metro’s history, has encountered a temporary pause due to an identified issue with door
Alstom to Provide 35 Electric Coradia Stream Interregional Trains in Bulgaria Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20250 Alstom-led consortium, BULEMU, has signed a contract with the Ministry of Transport and Communications of Bulgaria for the supply of 35 electric Coradia Stream interregional trains. The contract, which is valued at 720 million EUR in total, also includes 15 years of complete maintenance for the trains, which will be managed
Siemens Mobility Begins Hydrogen Train Production for Südostbayernbahn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20250 Siemens Mobility has begun manufacturing a new fleet of hydrogen-powered trains that will enter service on the Südostbayernbahn network in southeastern Bavaria from late 2026. This development follows a second order for the company’s Mireo Plus H model and forms part of a wider strategy by the Bavarian state to reduce
Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe: Smart Rail Lubrication Systems for the Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe spoke to us about the joint project smart rail lubrication systems, making Leipzig’s trams more quiet and at the same time enabling more efficient operation and maintenance of the systems. Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe and Goldschmidt are collaborating to realise smart rail lubrication systems for the Leipzig tram network. These digitally
Stadler Delivers First Train for Mont Blanc Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Stadler has completed the delivery of the first of seven metre-gauge trains for Transports de Martigny et Règions (TMR) and the French state railway, SNCF. The units, which were assembled in Bussnang, Thurgau, are set to be introduced into passenger service on the Mont Blanc Express route between Martigny (CH) and
Advancing Rail Axle Inspections with Eddy Current Array Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Rail axles are among the most highly stressed components in railway vehicles, engineered to withstand millions of load cycles under extreme forces. Despite precision manufacturing processes, imperfections can still occur from forging, machining and heat treatment, making rigorous inspections essential before axles enter service. Figure 1: Single-coil versus multi-coil eddy current array ©
Eco-Friendly Comfort: Modern HVAC Technology for Railway Transport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 The phase-down of fluorinated refrigerants is accelerating in the EU. Due to current regulations, natural refrigerants are in growing demand for mobile applications, such as heating and air conditioning in rail vehicles. BITZER offers reciprocating and scroll compressors designed for operation with natural refrigerants, optimally tailored to the needs of railway heating
Past & Present: The Midland Pullman Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Despite my position of employment, I do not tend to make it any kind of habit to loiter around railway stations at the crack of dawn, especially on a Thursday morning (and one following a long weekend, at that!). However, this morning is a little bit different, and a little bit
Northern Rail Trials New Priority Seating Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 Northern Rail has introduced a new range of priority seating options on board 12 of its passenger trains in a new trial across its services. The new seats, which can now be found on six Class 156 trains and six Class 170 trains operating within the North West and Yorkshire &
SŽ – VIT to Exhibit at Transport Logistic 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 We are delighted to share that SŽ – VIT will be at Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich! Visit us from June 2 to 5 in Hall B6, Booth # 330 to see what’s new at SŽ – VIT and find out about our upcoming projects. To make the most of this opportunity,
Jewers Doors to Exhibit at Asia Pacific Rail 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 We love trains. You love trains. Sign up to our weekly newsletter to have all the latest global industry news calling at your inbox. You’ll also get our quarterly eMagazine: more trains, but with a shiny cover! Find out what industry suppliers are up to and read in-depth editorials. I agree
UK: First Refurbished Unit Enters Operation on Southeastern Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20250 Southeastern Railway has introduced its first refreshed Class 376 Electrostar unit into operation across its Metro routes. The vehicle – Unit 376027 – is the first train to have undergone the new, mid-life transformation procedure, which is part of the operator’s wider fleet improvement programme. The refurbishment of the units forms part
Germany: Stadler to Deliver 19 FLIRT Akku Battery Trains in Central Thuringia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20250 DB Regio has ordered 19 new battery-powered FLIRT Akku trains from Stadler for use in Central Thuringia, Germany. The trains will begin service in December 2028 as part of DB Regio’s new transport contract that runs until 2043. Stadler FLIRT Akku for Central Thuringia © Stadler The new FLIRT Akku trains charge their batteries
Join Us at Train & Rail in Stockholm Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 From 6 to 8 May 2025, Althen Sensors & Controls will be present at Train & Rail in Stockholm (booth A01:19), the largest railway exhibition in the Nordics. Our team of experts will showcase our end-to-end railway measurement systems and our wide range of train measurement tools. Discover all our high-precision
East Midlands Railway Rolls Out Refurbished Class 170 Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 East Midlands Railway (EMR) has unveiled its first fully refurbished Class 170 train as part of a 23 million GBP programme to modernise its regional fleet. The refurbished trains aim t0 deliver a more comfortable, connected and reliable travel experience for passengers across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. EMR unveils newly
Stadler to Deliver Hybrid Trains in Southern France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20250 Stadler has signed a contract with Région Sud to supply eight customised hybrid multiple units for Chemins de fer de Provence (CP). The two-car trains are being built for CP’s metre-gauge network, which runs between Nice and Digne-les-Bains. The new fleet will replace older diesel units currently in use on the
CRRC Produces China’s First Six-Car Urban Rail Express Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20250 In March 2025, the first six-car urban rail express train for the Chongqing Metro Line 15 was officially completed at CRRC Changchun’s manufacturing facility. This development advances the ongoing expansion of Chongqing’s urban rail infrastructure, with the train specifically designed to meet the operational demands of the region’s topography and passenger
Hitachi Rail Gains Contract Extension to Maintain Class 385 Fleet in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 Hitachi Rail has secured a seven-year extension to its maintenance contract for ScotRail’s Class 385 electric train fleet. The agreement covers both heavy and light maintenance of the 70-strong commuter fleet, as well as a strengthened service quality regime aimed at sustaining reliability and availability. Class 385 ScotRail train © Hitachi Rail The Class
CRRC Ziyang Delivers Diesel Locomotives to Mozambique Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20250 CRRC Ziyang has delivered a batch of SDD1 diesel locomotives to Mozambique, marking the first time that Chinese-manufactured diesel locomotives will be used in the country’s railway system. SDD1 diesel locomotive for Mozambique © CRRC Shipped on 10 March, the SDD1 locomotives have been developed with features tailored to meet the operational demands
Egypt: Progress Rail Signs Locomotive Modernisation Deal with ENR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Progress Rail has entered into three long-term agreements with Egyptian National Railways (ENR) to modernise 100 AA22T locomotives and provide technical services and spare parts support. The contracts, which will cover a total of 141 locomotives for a period of up to 15 years, are expected to improve locomotive availability and
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Testing Begins on Sydney Metro’s Southwest Conversion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 Train testing is now underway on the newly upgraded Southwest Metro line in Sydney, following major works to convert the 130-year-old T3 Bankstown Line to modern metro standards. The first test run took place at 4 am on 3 April 2025, with train set TS 28 travelling a 6.5-kilometre stretch from
Amtrak Restores Services After Removal of Horizon Railcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 Amtrak has announced that regular service has resumed across affected routes following the recent removal of Horizon railcars from operation. Trains on the Borealis, Hiawatha, and Amtrak Cascades lines have now returned to schedule, less than two weeks after the disruption began. The restored services are currently operating with a reduced number
Maryland Purple Line Begins Dynamic Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has confirmed that dynamic testing is underway for the Purple Line’s light rail vehicles. Testing is taking place on a one-mile track next to the Operations and Maintenance Facility on Veterans Parkway in Glenridge. Purple Line LRV testing © Maryland Department of Transportation Eight vehicles currently on-site are taking
Alstom to Invest €150 Million into French Production Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 Alstom has announced an investment plan of over 150 million EUR for its French production sites. The decision has been made in order to meet growing demands of both the French and international rail market, with the company noting an uptick in interest for very-high speed trains A welder works on the
Network Rail Awards £1.1 Billion Contract for New OTMs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 Network Rail has awarded a set of contracts worth 1.1 billion GBP to four suppliers for a set of on-track maintenance machines. The contracts, which have been awarded to Balfour Beatty Rail Limited, Colas Rail Limited, Swietelsky Babcock Rail (SB Rail) and VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Limited, will see Network Rail take
Arriva Group Invests in Hitachi Rail Tri-Mode Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20250 Arriva Group is investing 300 million GBP in a new fleet of Hitachi Rail battery-hybrid trains designed to increase seating capacity and support the UK’s decarbonisation efforts. The order comprises nine tri-mode trains, totalling 45 rail cars, to replace the entire Grand Central fleet. The trains will be built at Hitachi
Stadler Sells Its 100th Tailormade Train in Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 Stadler has signed a contract with Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) for the supply of three diesel-electric metre-gauge multiple units. The agreement, finalised at the end of March, marks a continued partnership between the Swiss rolling stock manufacturer and the Italian railway operator. This latest order increases the total number of Stadler
Alstom to Continue Operation and Maintenance of JFK AirTrain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20250 Alstom has secured a seven-year contract extension to operate and maintain the AirTrain system at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York. The agreement, signed with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), is valued at approximately 518 million USD (479 million EUR) and includes an
Poland: Stadler to Deliver 14 FLIRT Electric Trains to Koleje Mazowieckie Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20250 Polish regional railway operator, Koleje Mazowieckie has contracted Stadler to deliver 14 additional FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) trains. This order, part of a framework agreement established in June 2024, reinforces the operator’s commitment to modernising its fleet and improving passenger experience across the Mazovia region of Poland. The latest order brings
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
Toronto Transit Commission Retires Articulated Streetcars Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is retiring its articulated light rail vehicles on 2 September 2019. Following more than 30 years in service, the TTC will replace them with accessible, low-floor vehicles. To mark the occasion, the TTC has invited members of the media and public to participate in the
CAF Wins LeadMind Solution Contract in Saudi Arabia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20190 Saudi Arabia: CAF has signed a contract with Saudi Railway Company (SAR) for its LeadMind solution. Specifically, the system permits real-time remote monitoring and condition-based maintenance. As part of the contract CAF will deliver real-time and advanced analytics functionalities for the trains on the Riyadh-Qurayyat line. Riyadh-Qurayyat Line The Riyadh-Qurayyat line runs
Turkey: Stadler Wins EURODUAL Locomotives Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20190 Stadler Co’Co’ Hybrid EURODUAL Locomotives A single EURODUAL locomotive is capable of hauling up to 2000 tons. Stadler’s EURODUAL has a power output of 2.8 megawatts when operating in diesel mode. When operating electrically with OLE the output is 6.15 megawatts. Thanks to six powered axles and a cutting-edge adhesion control
Alstom Delivers First Five Léman Express Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 SNCF has received the first five Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains from Alstom. Delivered to the SNCF Technicentre in Annemasse, these trains will operate on the CEVA railway line between France and Switzerland around the south of Lake Geneva. Alstom says it will start delivering five trains a month between
SOB and SBB in Co-operation Agreement | Traverso Presentation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 Schweizerische Südostbahn (SOB) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) will co-operate on two long-distance routes starting in 2020. SOB will use its Stadler Traverso trains for these services. From December 2020 onwards SOB will operate an hourly service across the Gotthard mountain route to Locarno, alternating between Zurich and Basel at the
Vossloh to sell Locomotives business to CRRC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20190 GERMANY: On August 26 Vossloh AG announced its intention to sell its Locomotives business unit to Chinese state-owned rolling stock group CRRC. Vossloh Locomotives is based in Kiel, where a new production facility was completed in March 2018. The business specialises in producing small and medium sized diesel and dual-mode locos
Changsha Maglev Express 2.0 in Final Testing Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20190 CRRC says that on 2 August, the speeding-up tests for Changsha’s second-generation maglev train began. The maglev has been developed in four stages: conceptual designcomponent testingassembly integrationtest verification The speeding-up tests are the final aspect of the ‘test verification’ phase. Changsha Maglev Express Huanghua Airport station In June 2018 the research team under CRRC
World rolling stock market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20190 Australia: The UGL Unipart 70:30 JV has been awarded a five-year extension to its contract to maintain Sydney Trains’ fleet of more than 1 050 vehicles. The contract runs for five years from July 1, replacing a two-year extension announced in January. South Australia has awarded Bombardier a contract to supply
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
Dresden Picks Bombardier to Supply 30 FLEXITY Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 The transport authority in Dresden, Germany, has chosen Bombardier to manufacture and maintain 30 FLEXITY trams. Bombardier will also provide maintenance services for this fleet for 24 years. The total contract value is 197 million euros (219 million USD). The contract further includes options for ten more FLEXITY trams and
Flat Cars for Deutsche Bahn Sent for Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant, a subsidiary of United Wagon Group, has sent a number of flat cars it is manufacturing for Deutsche Bahn for testing. The flat cars, model Sggrs80, will transport heavyweight containers. Deutsche Bahn signed a contract with United Wagon Company for 160 units. Chief Procurement Officer at
Stadler Wins Tender for 12 FLIRT Trains for PKP Intercity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 Stadler has emerged as the winning party from a call for tenders. It will now supply twelve FLIRT electric multiple units to PKP Intercity. The objection period has passed. As a result, the award is now legal and the two parties can sign the contract. The Polish rail operator PKP Intercity
SBB and ÖBB to strengthen overnight services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 EUROPE: Citing a significant increase in demand for international passenger services during the first half of 2019, Swiss Federal Railways announced on August 19 that it intended to strengthen its long-term co-operation with Austria’s ÖBB and expand the provision of both daytime and overnight trains. Suggesting that increased awareness of climate
Alstom to supply 252 multiple-unit cars to Western Australia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Public Transport Authority of Western Australia announced on August 19 that it had selected Alstom Transport Australia as preferred bidder to supply the next generation of electric multiple-units to operate on the Transperth network serving the state capital. Details of the A$1·6bn contract are expected to be finalised by late
Steelmaker orders broad gauge EffiShunter locos Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 UKRAINE: ArcelorMittal has awarded Czech manufacturer CZ Loko a contract to supply four 1 520 mm gauge EffiShunter 1600 Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotives for heavy shunting at its Kryvyi Rih steelworks. The order is being financed by OTP Leasing, with delivery scheduled for the second half of 2020. The locos will have CAT
Industry Insider Week 33 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 33 for 12–16 August 2019: Russia’s Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line | Infrastructure Russia’s busiest airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport, is to get a new railway line. The airport is located
First New Train for Boston’s Orange Line Enters Service metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 United States: the first new six-car train for Boston’s Orange Line entered service at Wellington Station on 14 August 2019. These six cars are the first of 152 cars that are on order for the line. They are to replace the entire current fleet, which consists of 120 cars. Once
Northern Adds 15 New CAF Civity Trains to Its Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20190 UK: The City of Liverpool and much of the North West are benefitting from 15 new trains. Northern is making a 500 million GBP investment in 101 new trains. These trains are replacements to Northern’s Pacer fleet, which it is required to remove from service by the end of the
From the archive: Budapest’s secret steam – Hungary’s hidden time capsule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 Out of public view in Budapest’s Istvántelek railway works is an extraordinary collection of historic steam locomotives and rolling stock. Ben Jones was given a rare opportunity to visit the depot for The RM. IMAGINE for a moment Stratford Works, in east London, had not been demolished and redeveloped.
Northern Takes First Pacer Train Out of Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 UK rail franchise operator Northern has taken its first Pacer ‘train’ – British Rail Class 142 – out of service. The unit in question, 142005, has been in service since 1987 and has completed more than three million miles. On its final journey it carried passengers between Manchester Victoria and
Keolis Opens New Section of Songjiang Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 French public transport operator Keolis opened a new stretch of the Songjiang light rail network on 10 August. The total tram network, consisting of two lines, now measures 27km, with 40 stations. The first 13.9km of the network opened in December 2018. This tram network in the suburban Songjiang district of
Côte d’Ivoire – Burkina Faso railway upgrade agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 AFRICA: A bilateral agreement for the modernisation of the Abidjan – Ouagadougou – Kaya route and the construction of an extension to manganese deposits at Tambao near the borders of Niger and Mali was signed by the presents of Côte d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso at the Eight Summit Conference of
Industry Insider Week 32 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 32 for 05–09 August 2019: Rolling Stock Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples The City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, has awarded the Spanish company
Wabtec Delivers 5 PowerHaul Locomotives to Turkey Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 Körfez Ulaştırma A.Ş. has received 5 new diesel-electric locomotives from the American company Wabtec Corp. – which recently merged with GE Transportation – to accompany their existing fleet of 5 leased diesel locomotives. Körfez Ulaştırma A.Ş. is a subsidiary of Tüpraş, Turkey’s largest oil refinery operator. The order for the new locomotives was
nVent SCHROFF: Modernizing Aging Equipment for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 Modernizing aging equipment for rolling stock presents unique challenges such as installing more electronics in on-board locations where space is at a premium. Installing a greater number of IIoT devices and interconnected electronic systems on board is a balancing act to maximize space while creating rider and operator friendly interiors. This eBook will
Understanding noise propagation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 NOISE: Baden Württemberg-based software specialist SoundPLAN has developed a noise mapping tool intended to help railways better understand and mitigate lineside noise emissions. This takes information on the types of rail and rolling stock on a given route, as well as operating parameters including train frequency, size and speed. It then
Alstom to Provide Trains for the CDG Express in Paris Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Alstom has been chosen to manufacture 13 trains for the Hello Paris consortium – a joint venture between Keolis and RATP Group – which will operate the Charles de Gaulle Express (CDG Express), which will run between Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport when it opens in 2025. An Alstom Coradia
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Talgo Signs Framework Agreement to Improve Trains in Egypt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 The signing took place in Madrid, Talgo’s headquarters. The signing parties were Jose Maria Oriol Fabra, CEO of Talgo, and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Esmail Nagdy, SEMAF Factory Chairman. SEMAF Factory is the AOI branch that deals with manufacturing rolling stock. Dr Maha Nasser from AOI was also present at the
Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 CAF has signed a contract with the City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, for the supply of an additional seven metro trains. This order adds to the twelve metro trains CAF is already manufacturing for Naples. Once ready, Azienda Napoletana Mobilità will be the
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling