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
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
ScotRail Begins Financial Procurement Process for New Suburban Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20260 ScotRail has commenced the procurement process for financing options for a brand-new suburban train fleet. The fleet is set to be comprised of a minimum of 69 trains, with an option of additional orders of up to 37 units. A Class 385 ScotRail train © Hitachi Rail Once the new trains enter service sometime
ScotRail Launches Procurement for New Suburban Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20250 ScotRail has issued a major contract notice for the launch of a new suburban train fleet via the Procurement Contracts Scotland (PCS) website. Interested parties are being invited to tender for the opportunity which aims to put trains into operation in the early 2030s. Class 385 electric train © ScotRail The acquired trains will
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
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
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
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 &
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
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
20 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 ‘Falling prop shaft’ damaged Glasgow signal cables DISRUPTION to train services from Glasgow Central is reported to have been caused by a prop shaft which fell off a Class 156 diesel unit, damaging signalling cables. The incident happened yesterday near Shields Junction on the line to Paisley. At least 100 trains
Sign language app for deaf passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 UK: ScotRail and InterpreterNow have introduced an app designed to make it easier for railway staff to communicate with deaf people using British Sign Language. The app can be installed on staff or customer smartphones, and provides immediate access to online British Sign Language interpreting via a video call. Customers sign to
Wrong IET set at Castle Cary for Glastonbury event founder naming Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20190 By Peter Nicholson CASTLE Cary station, Somerset, on the GWR’s West of England Main Line, has new station signs reading Castle Cary Station of the Glastonbury Festival. The signs were officially dedicated on the morning of April 9 by 83-year old Michael Eavis, the festival’s founder, who was included in a list
Doncaster hub prepares to maintain Azuma fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: Hitachi Rail Ltd is ramping up maintenance activity at Agility Trains East’s new Doncaster depot as the roll-out of Class 800/801 Azuma trainsets begins on the East Coast Main Line. The first Azuma entered service on May 15, and four more were being used for driver training in late
New timetables get first rush hour test Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 TIMETABLES have been shaken up following the usual May changeover, and commuters are discovering today whether the new schedules work. All operators are keeping a sharp eye on performance. Although the new timetables started yesterday (Sunday), the real test comes on the first weekday. Many people will remember the serious disruption 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
Transport for the North Chief Executive Visits Hitachi Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 United Kingdom – The chief executive of Transport for the North, Barry White, visited Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility in County Durham. He was interested to learn how Hitachi Rail is investing in the engineers of tomorrow. A Hitachi Rail Class 800 Azuma at Gleneagles © Chris Watt Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility opened
On This Day | 20 years ago… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20190 Taken from our huge The Railway Magazine archive, check out what happened in world of railways in April, 20 years ago! 20 years ago: An eye-opening sight as Metro-Vick ‘A’ class No. A39, finished in the silver livery used by CIÉ in the 1950s, waits at Rosslare Europort to return to
Former ScotRail Class 314s heading for ‘Goblin’ work? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 2019Nisan 3, 20190 INDUSTRY sources say five ex-ScotRail Class 314s could be on their way to Transport for London to alleviate problems on Gospel Oak to Barking (Goblin) services. There have been just three shortened Class 378 EMUs operating from March 18 after the last of the Class 172s were transferred to West Midlands
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