£20 Million Upgrade Begins on Scotland’s First Electrified Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 A new 20 million GBP project to upgrade overhead power lines on Scotland’s first electrified railway has officially begun. Work is set to focus on sections of the North Clyde lines, which run from Helensburgh, Balloch and Milngavie through Glasgow’s west end and low‑level stations. The North Clyde upgrade work is valued at £20
Bringing Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Connectivity to Scotland’s Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20260 Nomad Digital is proud to be deliver new onboard WiFi connectivity for ScotRail as part of Alstom’s long-term services and refurbishment programme for the Class 222 fleet in partnership with Beacon Rail. This marks an important step forward in how passengers experience rail travel across Scotland’s key intercity routes, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and Inverness. A New Approach to Onboard Connectivity As part of
UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The UK and Scottish Governments have published foundations for a new agreement setting out plans on how they will work together to exercise rail functions following the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). Agreed upon between Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Scottish ministers; the memorandum of understanding (MoU) marks a milestone
Alstom Signs Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement with ScotRail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20260 Alstom has announced the signing of a long-term Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with ScotRail Trains Limited, which will see the company cover the operation, maintenance support and refresh of its Class 222 fleet. Valued at roughly 250 million GBP; the 10-year agreement will run from March 2036 with
Glasgow Central Station Partially Reopened to the Public Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20260 Network Rail has confirmed that Glasgow Central station’s high-level will partially reopen today, Wednesday 18 March. The re-opening of a portion of the station will allow the return of both a number of ScotRail and cross-border train services. Glasgow Central’s high-level has been partially reopened © Network Rail The station was first closed on
Scotland: Major Work Begins to Electrify Borders Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20260 Network Rail has announced that it will begin the first stage of electrification on the Borders Railway on Saturday 21 February. Engineers will begin preparatory work ahead of piling on sections of the route set to be electrified between Newcraighall and Shawfair, and from Bowshank Tunnel to Tweedbank station. Work will begin on Saturday 21
Network Rail Completes £7 Million Freight Improvement Works in Scotland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20260 Network Rail has announced the completion of 7 million GBP worth of rail improvements in North Lanarkshire, with works set to strengthen one of Scotland’s most crucial freight corridors. Mossend acts as a vital hub for moving goods across the country, and is home to a set of three major freight
Zonegreen Sweeps Away Safety Worries at Broomloan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20250 Staff at an historic Scottish rail depot are enjoying safer working conditions, thanks to 21st century technology provided by Zonegreen rail safety solutions. The Zonegreen Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) has been installed at Glasgow maintenance facility, Broomloan, as part of a £288 million subway modernisation programme. A derailer, part of the Zonegreen
Network Rail Completes £15 Million West Highland Line Improvement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20250 Network Rail has completed delivery on a 15 million GBP rail improvement project on the West Highland Line connecting Crianlarich and Fort William. Carried out over a nine-day closure; the work saw engineers renew sections of track, make improvements to drainage and clear hazardous vegetation in order to protect the line
Edinburgh Council Invites Public Opinion on Tram Extensions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20250 A new public consultation has begun on the future development of Edinburgh’s tram network. The consultation invites the public to submit views on proposed new tram routes from Granton in the north of the city to the Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in the south and will inform the
ScotRail Introduces Starlink Satellite Technology in New Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20250 In a UK-first for onboard passenger Wi-Fi; ScotRail has introduced new, Starlink-enabled satellite technology across a rural route in the North of Scotland. The system, which was devised in partnership with Clarus Network, now allows trains throughout rural Scotland to access connections provided by a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network. The
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
Young Rail Tours to explore the world of rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: UK-based networking and educational association Young Rail Professionals has launched Young Rail Tours in partnership with the Young Members sections of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Railway Division, the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers and the Institution of Engineering & Technology Railway Technical Professional Network. YRT is intended to deliver
UK Government Launches Oakervee Review into HS2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 The High Speed 2 project, which would connect London to the North of England via Birmingham, received a blow yesterday (21 August) as the UK government announced it was opening up an independent review “into whether and how to proceed with the […] project”. Douglas Oakervee, a retired engineer who was
Review to consider whether and how to proceed with High Speed 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 UK: The terms of reference and timeline for an independently-led government review of whether and how to proceed with the High Speed 2 project were published by Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps on August 21. The ‘independent, thorough and objective’ review is to be chaired by Douglas Oakervee, whose
West Highland Line re-opens after flooding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 West Highland Line re-opens after flooding. Photo: Network Rail Network Rail has announced that the West Highland Line has fully re-opened for start of service today, after repair works finished following flash floods. The line had been closed by ‘wash-aways’ and landslips at multiple locations around Crianlarich and Tyndrum as a
Levenmouth reopening moves forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 UK: The Scottish Government has given the go-ahead for detailed design work to support the proposed reopening of the 6·5 km railway serving Levenmouth at an estimated cost of £70m, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure & Connectivity Michael Matheson confirmed on August 8. The rail link had been identified as one of
6 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Second station funding boost for West Midlands TWO stations in the West Midlands which were closed in January 1965 have moved a significant step closer to being reopened, with news of a £10 million grant from the Department for Transport. Darlaston and Willenhall were closed as part of the Beeching cutbacks,
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
Eight-Car Trains Introduced on Edinburgh – Glasgow Route Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: On the 29 July, ScotRail launched its first eight-car Class 385 trains on the main line between Glasgow and Edinburgh. Built by Hitachi Rail, the EMUs will deliver faster journeys as well as more seating and improved amenities for passengers. ScotRail Class 385 trains © The ScotRail Alliance under license The
Azuma launches on Flying Scotsman Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: East Coast Main Line operator LNER launched its Hitachi-built Class 800 Azuma trainsets on Anglo-Scottish services on August 1, deploying one of the electro-diesel units on its flagship 05.40 Flying Scotsman service from Edinburgh to London King’s Cross and the 17.30 return working. Class 800s have been operating between London
24 July: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 Hot weather slows down trains TRAIN operators in England are warning that very hot weather is expected to slow down their trains, particularly tomorrow, when temperatures in the London area are forecast to reach 37C. Network Rail says rail temperatures can be 15C higher than the air temperature, which means the
Modern plates and totems shine at Stafford railwayana auction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 The second Stafford Railwayana Auction of 2019 took place on July 6, with the top price achieved going to the ‘Western’ nameplate and cabside set from D1001 Western Pathfinder – setting a new record for the class at £15,500. Modern traction nameplates continue to shine, with Class 47 No. 47593
Train test: Overnight sensation? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 15, 20190 Caledonian Sleeper’s new Mk5 stock has rarely been out of the headlines since it was introduced. Ben Jones takes a ride on this new generation of Spanish-built overnight stock to see if it delivers on its promises of a quality hotel experience. Having been in decline for decades, killed off by
Ever wondered how the Harry Potter rail scenes were made? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 Have you ever wondered how the Harry Potter rail scenes were made? There are events which have a profound effect on one’s life or business — from West Coast Railway’s point of view, the Harry Potter film is one of them. My mobile rang early one morning in June 2000 as
Practice & Performance: ScotRail progress Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Scotland’s railways are undergoing a transformation. John Heaton FCILT assesses the performance of ScotRail’s new traction. Standing on the concourse of Glasgow Central it is easy to assess how well the service is performing. There are no anxious groups waiting for departure platforms to be announced and arriving commuters march confidently
JULY ISSUE ON SALE NOW! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Britain’s best-selling rail title is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. This month’s The Railway Magazine features the A1 Trust ordering TWO boilers, the Brighton Belle restoration focus plus take a look at our FREE supplement ‘The Blue &
ROMITAMP – New Robel Tamping Machines for the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 Over the past 20 years the Robel ROMITAMP (formerly called the GWS 75) has proved to be an extremely effective and reliable machine in tackling localised track quality issues. The machine’s light weight and compact design allows for easy transport and delivery from a low loader, making it ideal for
Caledonian Sleeper Highlander services delayed again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 THE launch of new Caledonian Sleeper services to the Highlands has been delayed again, as rolling stock problems continue. Transport Scotland is now preparing to levy a fine on Caledonian Sleeper for breaching its franchise contract. Services to Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William using the new coaches had already been postponed from
Network Rail regions go live Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 UK: The first phase of a restructuring of infrastructure manager Network Rail into 14 routes reporting to five regions was implemented on June 24. This is intended to devolve responsibility and decision-making to smaller organisations which are closer to customers, and to give local managers the ability to tackle performance issues. In
24 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 24, 20190 New Network Rail regions launched NEW regions at Network Rail went live today. The five regions are Eastern, North West & Central, Scotland’s Railway, Southern, and Wales and Western, and they will be devolved in turn into a total of 14 routes. Performance has been declining over the past five years.
21 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 ScotRail takes action over non-compliant HSTs SCOTRAIL is advertising for a contractor who can fit waste tanks to HSTs which have yet to be refurbished for service north of the border. The programme of converting trains cascaded from Great Western Railway is running at least a year behind schedule, because work
£25million support for for Scottish rail freight industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20190 The Scottish Government has allocated £25million to support the country’s rail freight industry over the next five years. Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson announced the ring-fenced funding during a visit to Freightliner’s Coatbridge Terminal on May 9. Rail freight operators, Network Rail and Transport Scotland can now put forward proposals
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the
SBB looks at options to reintroduce night trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 SWITZERLAND: Swiss Federal Railways is examining options for reintroducing overnight services to a range of European destinations. Armin Weber, Head of International Passenger Services, told Schweizer Radio & Fernsehen on May 30 that SBB had identified a market need and was looking at potential routes. If SBB decided to re-enter the
Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 21 for 20–24 May 2019: Stadler’s Euro Dual Locomotive for ELP © Stadler Rolling Stock Euro Dual Hybrid Locomotive © Stadler Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors Stadler have entered into a contract
Rail Industry Impact: How Is Brexit Affecting British Steel? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 British Steel, the company from which Network Rail acquires 95 percent of its steel, has gone into receivership, citing Brexit as one of the major factors. Railway tracks © Network Rail British Steel in the Rail Industry British Steel is one of Network Rail’s biggest suppliers and the main rail supplier for maintenance
Network Rail Creates New Regional Managing Directors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 UK railway infrastructure manager Network Rail has created new regional managing directors. The purpose behind the move is to have a more passenger-oriented approach. Railway tracks at Acton Grange © Network Rail The new managing directors are for the regions Scotland, Souther, Wales and Western, Eastern, and North West and Central. Andrew
Stradbally’s Bord na Móna Barclay named Róisín Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20190 THE 3ft-gauge Irish Steam Preservation Society will officially name its 1949-built Andrew Barclay 0-4-0WT No. 2 Róisín, the first time in its history the locomotive has carried a name. The naming ceremony for the former Bord na Móna loco (W/No. 2264) took place at the Stradbally Woodland Railway on May 4,
Azuma carries first passengers to Leeds Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 A HITACHI Azuma train was due to carry passengers on the East Coast Main Line for the first time today The new Intercity Expresses should have started running last December, but the already postponed launch was further delayed by continuing problems with electromagnetic interference, which affected signalling and safety-critical CCTV systems. The
Rare totem signs in starring role at July Stafford sale Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20190 FANTASTIC examples of rare British Railways station totem signs take centre stage at Railwayana Auctions UK’s next Stafford auction. The items come from important collections being dispersed from the Western, Midland and Scottish regions. Neil Booth, of Railwayana Auctions UK, said: “We have an excellent selection of totems, many of which
Axminster Carpets will be at UK’s premier rail exhibition: Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20190 Axminster Carpets Are Delighted to Be Exhibiting at the UK’s Premier Rail Exhibition: Railtex – Stand B16 Drawing on esteemed experience across the transport sector, Axminster Carpets service the largest rail operators with the most precise requirements, now accounting for the majority of all woven train carpets. Bespoke refurbishment projects include South
Did you know… we’ve just published our Railtex Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Railtex 2019 takes place in Birmingham, UK, on 14–16 May 2019. We have published our second magazine of the year in conjunction with the show. You can read the whole thing here. © Hitachi Railtex Magazine Contents The Railtex 2019 Featured Suppliers & Advertisers Index: a useful overview of some of the suppliers
RDG proposes arms-length body to oversee UK rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 UK: Greater accountability to rail users and devolved authorities is envisaged under proposals from the Rail Delivery Group published on April 30, along with the establishment of an ‘independent national organising body’ to co-ordinate and oversee the entire rail sector. Unveiling its proposals to the Williams Rail Review, which has been
Network Rail announces signalling and telecoms framework deals worth £750m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: Infrastructure manager Network Rail announced the award of six geographical Signalling & Telecoms framework contracts with an estimated total value of £750m on April 29. The S&T frameworks cover projects of varying value, including stand-alone level crossing works, major telecommunications works and related civil works, during regulatory Control Period 6
Caledonian Sleeper launches new CAF coaches Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: London to Scotland overnight train operator Caledonian Sleeper put the first of its new fleet of CAF coaches into service on April 28. The Mk V vehicles built in northern Spain are initially being used on the Lowlander route from London to Glasgow and Edinburgh. The Highlander route between London
Inverurie redoubling work continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 WORK is continuing to restore a second track between Dyce and Inverurie on the Aberdeen to Inverness route in Scotland, writes Graham Barron. On March 2, vegetation had been cleared from the path of the second track and the ground levelled in preparation for ballasting and track. Phase 1 of a programme
Ron Buckley, Britain’s oldest railway photographer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20190 Chris Milner met centenarian Ron Buckley, a railway photographer with a fascinating past, who took his first railway picture in the 1930s, but also spent more than 40 years employed by both the LMS and BR. Most of us hope for a long and fruitful life and for centenarian Ron Buckley
First look inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 UK: London to Scotland overnight train operator Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the interiors of its new coaches, which are being built by CAF in northern Spain. Entry into service had originally been scheduled for April 2018 but is now expected by the end of May. The Lowlander route between London and
Talgo committed to UK expansion strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: Planning for the development of a rolling stock manufacturing plant in Scotland and a research facility in northern England is continuing ‘at full pace’, Talgo Group President Carlos de Palacio Oriol told Railway Gazette in Madrid on April 1. Pointing out that Talgo’s two Spanish plants at Las Matas and
World rail infrastructure market – March 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20190 Australia: The federal government has committed A$15m towards the construction of park-and-ride facilities at Mango Hill and Ferny Grove stations on the Brisbane suburban network. Brazil: Teltronic is to supply Tetra telecoms to Porto Alegre metro operator Trensurb. Colombia: Siemens has won a €42m contract to upgrade signalling on Line
Termination remains a possibility for ScotRail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 THERE are new calls north of the border for complete rail devolution, while one senior minister has complained that he has ‘one hand tied behind my back’. ScotRail announced a Remedial Plan on 22 March after receiving warnings over performance from Transport Scotland on 24 December and 8 February, and MSPs
£13m refurbishment for Glasgow Clyde bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 A TWO-YEAR, £13million renovation project is underway on one of Scotland’s busiest railway bridges. The 200 metre-long Clyde Bridge on the approach to Glasgow Central is used by up to 1,300 trains every day, serving the West Coast Main Line, Lanarkshire, Inverclyde and Ayrshire. The impressive Clyde bridge at Glasgow Central will
Campaigners urge action on new passenger routes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 20, 20190 REOPENING 33 sections of railway across Britain could bring 500,000 more people within walking distance of a main line station, generating an extra 20 million journeys every year, according to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport (CBT). At an estimated overall cost of between £4.76billion and £6.39bn, 343
What happened on this day… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 13, 20190 Taken from our huge The Railway Magazine archive, check out what featured on this day a century ago, what headlined our issue 20 years ago, and more! 100 years ago: A Marylebone to Beaconsfield train leaves London behind Great Central Railway’s superheated 4-6-2T No. 24 (later LNER/BR class ‘A5’). KACR NUNN 100
120 jobs set to be lost as Gemini closes Springburn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 8, 20190 THE Springburn rolling stock refurbishment plant in Glasgow is to close, with 120 jobs set to be lost. Its new owners Gemini Rail Services have blamed a fall-off in contracts to upgrade older rolling stock. Thousands of new vehicles are coming into service on Scottish routes and the rest of the National
Gemini confirms Springburn works closure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20190 UK: Gemini Rail has confirmed that it is to close its Springburn rolling stock maintenance works in Glasgow, citing ‘severely adverse market conditions affecting its core business’ and losses of £1m per month throughout 2018. The site has work in place until July, but closure is planned by March 2020
All change on the Great Northern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 Peter Brown takes a ride on the new Class 717 EMUs, which over the next few months will transform Great Northern services from Moorgate by replacing trains more than 40 years old. GROWING-UP as a boy in leafy north London my memories are still vivid of Grange Park station, where I
A Phoenix from the Ashes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 If ever a place deserved to rise from the ashes, then it is Sierra Leone’s National Railway Museum (SLNRM). Nicola Fox tells the fascinating history of a museum, whose locomotives were less than a week from being scrapped, plus its on-going British connections. On the western coast of Africa lies a
TPE’s Liverpool-Scotland service delayed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20190 TransPennine Express has confirmed that it will be unable to introduce its new service between Liverpool and Glasgow as introduction of new trains, originally scheduled to begin during 2018 continues to be delayed. The new three trains a day service was initially due to begin in December 2018 before May
World rail infrastructure market – February 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20190 Argentina: The Ministry of Transport has awarded a consortium of Alstom (58%) and POSE (42%) a €90m contract to modernise signalling on sections of the Roca commuter network in Buenos Aires. Australia: The NSW state government has awarded Lendlease a A$476m contract to build Victoria Cross station as part of
Performance is still falling back Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20190 THE punctuality of trains is continuing to worsen, according to new figures released by the Office of Rail and Road. Almost 1 in 20 trains were cancelled or ‘significantly late’ – which means between 30 and 119 minutes behind time at the final destination. The latest statistics cover the third quarter