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Short Line Safety Institute launches leadership programme

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USA: The Short Line Safety Institute has launched a leadership programme focused on developing new and experienced railway managers’ soft skills including communication, mentoring and coaching. It combines role play, self-assessment and group discussion of topics including delivering constructive feedback, managing to agreement, coaching, building high performing teams and giving credit. ‘Based

Network Rail Investments: New Trains and New Services

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UK: Network Rail has published its annual report and accounts for the year ending 31 March 2019. During that twelve-month period train operating companies added almost 3,000 new services a week. This generated vital additional capacity and seats and was the result of record investment in the country’s rail infrastructure. London Bridge

Construction of Uttar Pradesh line approved

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INDIA: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the construction of an 81 km line between Sahjanwa and Dohrighat in Uttar Pradesh. The government said the railway would support socio-economic development in the economically underdeveloped area, which is densely populated but lacks roads. Conversion of the existing Indara – Dohrighat line from

18 July: news in brief

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Part of flood-damaged Welsh branch line reopens today TRAINS are running once again on the Conwy Valley line in north Wales. The branch from Llandudno Junction was closed on 16 March after serious floods caused by Storm Gareth had damaged more than 9km of the route, including Dolgarrog station, ten level

Unipart Rail Engineering Director Awarded Professorship

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Steve Ingleton, Unipart Rail Engineering Director, has been appointed as a visiting professor at the University of Huddersfield, within the Institute of Railway Research. Steve Ingleton, Engineering Director © Unipart Rail This achievement is in recognition of the hard work and commitment that Steve has demonstrated within the University, supporting projects and

East Kent’s growing attractions…

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THE standard-gauge East Kent Railway (EKR), near Dover, continues to develop the attractions on offer to visitors.  These include the 7¼in-gauge Knees Woodland Miniature Railway, opened in 2015, sited next to Shepherdswell station.  Locos used are petrol, diesel and battery, with the main traction on March 24 provided by

European Commission Says Yes to Latvian Railway Electrification

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The Latvian rail network electrification project has received the go-ahead from the European Commission. The European Commission’s independent technical assistance experts published positive results about both the project and its economic feasibility. In 2017 the Cabinet of Ministers also said it was in favour of the Latvian Railways project. Electrified railway line

Sberbank, Denizbank’ın satışının bu ay içinde tamamlanmasını umuyor

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Rusya’nın en büyük bankası Sberbank CEO’su German Gref, Denizbank’ın satışını temmuz ayı sonuna kadar tamamlanmasını beklediklerini söyledi.

Malmbanan resignalling to support ETCS

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SWEDEN: Trafikverket has started work on a three-year project to resignal the Malmbanan heavy haul line between Boden and Riksgränsen with digital interlockings and ETCS at an estimated cost of SKr3bn. According to the infrastructure manager, most of the existing interlockings on the iron ore corridor are more than 50 years

Williams reiterates call for UK franchising changes

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UK: Greater accountability and a clear customer focus are the principal requirements for reform of the UK rail sector, according to Keith Williams, the independent chairman of the rail review established by Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling in the wake of the May 2018 timetable change debacle. Ahead of

Study considers how to assess ‘green’ investment in rail

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EUROPE: The European Commission has published a study into criteria used to classify railway assets and activities as environmentally sustainable, and to provide insights into potential ‘greenwashing’. This is intended to facilitate the rail sector’s access to ‘green’ bonds, which the Commission believes could be used to finance a significant share

The death of Sir Nigel Gresley

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The death of Sir Nigel Gresley at Hertford on April 5, deprives the railway mechanical engineering profession of one of its most distinguished personalities, and one whose career has no parallel in the locomotive history of this country. For nearly 30 years he held the chief executive position on the

EU to fund Latvian electrification programme

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LATVIA: The EU’s Cohesion Fund is to provide €318·5m to support the electrification of the main east–west corridor and the replacement of diesel locomotives. Only around 14% of Latvia’s 1 860 km network is currently electrified, well below the EU average of 55%, with electric traction currently only used for passenger

Report Shows Progress on Diversity in Transport

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DfT: Published on 11 July a report has shown strong progress is being made in boosting the number of apprenticeships in under-represented groups within the transport industry. Rail Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2019 © Network Rail Transport & Rail Sector Diversity The Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce’s (STAT) 3-year progress report shows BAME representation in

Heritage profile: The Wensleydale Railway

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Running through some of the best scenery North Yorkshire offers, the Wensleydale Railway is a relative newcomer to the heritage and tourist railway sector. Graeme Pickering finds out more about its growth and expansion plans. A train ride is undoubtedly the main highlight of a trip to a heritage line, but

15 Temmuz’da Marmaray ücretsiz olacak

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Ulaştırma ve Altyapı Bakanı Cahit Turhan, 15 Temmuz Demokrasi ve Milli Birlik Günü dolayısıyla 15 Temmuz günü saat 06.00’dan 16 Temmuz saat 05.59’a kadar tüm Marmaray trenlerinin ücretsiz olacağı müjdesini verdi.

Mobile Rail Welding Systems Supra Multiflex and Supra Roadflex

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For mobile welding of continuous welded rails, these machines are normally integrated into an autonomously operating rail welding system. These systems are equipped with diesel-generator set, hydraulic unit, cooling unit and lifting device. Supra Multiflex Container-Based Rail Welding System Container-based rail welding systems are especially suitable for welding continuous welded rails directly

PKP Intercity selects Stadler to supply EMUs

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POLAND: PKP Intercity has selected Stadler as preferred bidder for a contract to supply 12 eight-car 160 km/h Flirt electric multiple-units and maintain them for 15 years. Formal award of the contract announced on July 11 is subject to the standard 10-day regulatory standstill period. The EMUs are intended for use on

Pakistan’da tren kazası: 18 ölü

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❮❯Pakistan'da yolcu treniyle yük treninin çarpışması sonucu ilk belirlemelere göre 11 kişi öldü, 85 kişi de yaralandı. Belucistan eyaletinin başkenti Kuetta'dan Pencap eyaletinin başkenti Lahor'a giden yolcu treni, Sadıkabad kentinde kendi hattından çıkarak paraleldeki hatta geçip burada park halinde bulunan yük trenine çarptı. Olay yerinde arama kurtarma çalışması başlatıldı. (

UK: Cutting-Edge Experimental Rail Facility Gets Funding

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The British government has confirmed funding for a research facility covering conventional and high-speed rail in Leeds.  The University of Leeds’ Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration has set itself the goal of revolutionising how railway systems are invented, developed and put into service in the UK and globally.

Uber Transit Gives Denver Residents Integrated Mobility

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The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver has partnered with Uber and software developer Masabi to create Uber Transit, allowing passengers in the US city to use the Uber app to plan, book and pay for end-to-end transportation, including public transit.  Uber Transit in Denver gives passengers integrated ticketing © RTD What

Mobility+ brings the last mile to InnoTrans 2020

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INNOTRANS: A new addition to the Public Transport section of the InnoTrans 2020 trade fair in Berlin will be Mobility+,  an area of the exhibition focusing on the increasingly important ‘last mile’ of passengers’ journeys. Mobility+ will provide exhibitors with the opportunity to highlight shared mobility including electric scooters, hire bicycles

Unipart Rail – Supporting the Devolved Railway

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A devolved railway needs a new way of thinking. It needs to be underpinned by a robust supply chain that is agile, delivers effective planning and sourcing and places the requirements of the digital railway at its core. Through this time of change, the supply chain needs to align itself to

Oberösterreich railway investment programme agreed

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AUSTRIA: The Land of Oberösterreich and Austrian Federal Railways have agreed an €725m programme of route modernisation, station upgrading and electrification works for 2019-30. This agreement includes the retention of all branch lines, and the roll-out of new singalling and safety systems. ÖBB is to retain ownership of all lines in the region,

9 July: news in brief

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Government urged to electrify more railways as well as cars THE government has announced investment of £37 million in electric vehicle charging points, but the Campaign for Better Transport has responded by calling for more investment in rail electrification as well. The group’s chief executive Darren Shirley said: ‘We welcome the

CPTM plans tourist service to Santos

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BRAZIL: São Paulo suburban operator CPTM ran two test trains in late June on the São Paulo – Santos route as part of assessments ahead of the possible launch of a passenger service. The test trains ran on June 18 and 27, and form part of CPTM’s preparations to launch a

Passenger services revived on freight line

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GERMANY: Passenger services were reintroduced on the 28 km Bad Bentheim – Neuenhaus route in Niedersachsen on July 6, following a €21m project to upgrade Bentheimer Eisenbahn’s previously freight-only line. Discounted preview fares were offered on the first day, with the full revenue service beginning on July 7. The line’s passenger services

From the archive: SAFEGUARDING ON TRANSPORT

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The RM backs public transport initiative to protect children at risk Readers are likely to be familiar with the work of the Railway Children charity in India and East Africa, helping and supporting vulnerable youngsters. Lesser known is the fact the charity now provides vital support for children

Industry Insider Week 27 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories

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All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 27 for 01–05 July 2019: Siemens Mobility Avenio tram for Munich © www.siemens.com/press Infrastructure DART station on the Blue Line © Michael Barera under licence Dallas Light Rail Gets 60 Million Grant from FTA

Bogie turntable redesigned for easier installation

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TURNTABLE: Depot equipment specialist Mechan has revised the design of its bogie turntables, following 18 months of research into ways of overcoming common problems with pit construction. ‘As turntable pits need to be round, they are difficult to cast and don’t always end up level’, explains service engineer David Blagg. ‘This

LMS Patriot – new contractor selected to complete The Unknown Warrior

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The LMS-Patriot Company Board has announced that the successful bidder for the contract to complete its new-build locomotive, The Unknown Warrior, is the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust (PRCLT), based at West Shed at the Midland Railway – Butterley, in Derbyshire. <img data-attachment-id="10843" data-permalink="https://www.railwaymagazine.co.uk/10842/lms-patriot-new-contractor-selected-to-complete-the-unknown-warrior/img_7187/" data-orig-file="http://www.railsistem.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/lms-patriot-new-contractor-selected-to-complete-the-unknown-warrior-5.jpg" data-orig-size="1024,682" data-comments-opened="0" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="IMG_7187"

Sberbank: Denizbank’ın satışı 1 ay içerisinde tamamlanır

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Rus Sberbank’ın yöneticileri, Denizbank’ın hisselerinin Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri’nin en büyük bankalarından biri olan Emirates NBD’ye satışının 1 ay içerisinde tamamlanmasını bekliyor.

Sberbank, Denizbank’ın satışı için tüm izinleri aldı

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Rus bankası Sberbank, gerekli tüm izinleri almasının ardından Denizbank’ın satışını yıl sonuna kadar tamamlamayı hedefliyor.

Practice & Performance: ScotRail progress

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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!

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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 &

YHT kazasıyla ilgili bilirkişi raporu: Birinci neden hattın eksikleriyle açılması

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Ankara-Konya seferinin yapıldığı YHT ile raylarda kontrol için bulunun kılavuz trenin çarpışması sonucu meydana gelen kazayla ilgili Ankara Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı'nca yürütülen soruşturmada oluşturulan bilirkişi heyeti raporunu tamamladı. Eskişehir Teknik Üniversitesi Raylı Sistemler Programı öğretim üyelerinden oluşan 3 kişilik bilirkişi heyetinin 12 sayfalık raporu savcılığa gönderildi. Raporda, kazaya 'hızlı tren kazası' demenin

Avukat Can Atalay: Kazada yakınlarını kaybedenler darp edildi, bu insanlara hak mıdır, …

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Geçen yıl 8 Temmuz'da meydana gelen 25 kişinin hayatını kaybettiği Çorlu tren kazası davasının ilk duruşması bugün gerçekleşti. Duruşma öncesi mahkeme salonu önünde bazı aileler ve basın mensupları 'salonun küçük olması' nedeniyle içeri alınmadı. İçeri alınmayan ailelerin protestosuna polis müdahale etti. Duruşmanın başlamasının ardından kısa bir süre sonra mahkeme heyeti

From the archive: BRIDGNORTH STATION: Building for the future

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Ben Jones visits Bridgnorth to discover how the Severn Valley Railway is investing in new facilities to cope with ever-increasing visitor numbers.  BRITAIN’S railways are busier than they’ve ever been, and our world-class heritage lines are no exception. From miniature railways to extensive standard gauge operations such as the Severn Valley

"Biz bunun için mi bekledik bir yıl boyunca" – Odatv

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Tekirdağ'ın Çorlu ilçesinde 25 kişinin hayatını kaybettiği, 340 kişinin yaralandığı faciaya ilişkin "taksirle ölüme ve yaralanmaya neden olma" suçundan haklarında dava açılan TCDD görevlisi 4 sanıklı ilk duruşma bugün görüldü. Dava öncesi bir araya gelen aileler, adliye önüne yürüyüş yaptı ve adalet taleplerini dile getirdi. DURUŞMA ÖNCESİ GERGİNLİK Duruşma salonu önünde ise vatandaşlarla polis arasında

Çorlu’da 25 kişinin öldüğü tren kazasının duruşması protestolarla başladı, mahkeme …

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Tekirdağ'ın Çorlu ilçesinde 25 kişinin yaşamını yitirdiği, 300'ün üzerinde kişinin yaralandığı tren faciasına ilişkin açılan davanın ilk duruşması bugün Çorlu 1. Ağır Ceza Mahkemesi'nde görülmeye başlandı. Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) görevlisi 4 kişinin 'Taksirle ölüme ve yaralanmaya neden olma' suçlamasıyla yargılanmasına başlamadan önce kazada yaşamını yitirenlerin yakınları Çorlu Adliyesi'ne toplu

Hamburg Buys Additional 32 DT5 Metro Trains

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Germany: The Hamburger Hochbahn AG has selected the Alstom-Bombardier consortium to supply an additional 32 DT5 metro trains to the city. This contract is worth 186 million euros (210 million USD).  An Alstom-Bombardier DT5 metro train in Hamburg © fleno.de under licence More than 100 million euros (113 million USD) will go

Vivarail Battery Train Wins Environment Award

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Vivarail’s converted Class 320 battery train and its fast-charge system have won the Rail Industry Innovation Environment Award. Vivarail’s Class 320 battery train wins environment award © Railway-News As a major industry event, Vivarail says it is proud to be recognised for its work. Not only will a battery-powered train allow trains to

Clayton builds hybrid locos for Tata Steel

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THE Clayton Equipment has completed the first of a three-loco order from Tata Steel, Port Talbot, which is replacing its ageing diesel locos. Clayton specialises in industrial locos, and is building a CBD90, which is a 90-tonne hybrid Bo-Bo locomotive.  The first of three CDB90 locos was delivered to Tata

Locomotive Services gets two Class 73s

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CREWE-based Locomotive Services Limited (LSL) has acquired two Class 73 electro-diesel locos. One of the pair is the first of the class – a ‘JA’ type, which dates from 1962. No. 73001 (E6001) has been acquired from the Dean Forest Railway and arrived at Crewe by road on May 2.

Stadler to Supply 55 FLIRT Akku Trains to NAH.SH

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On 21 June Stadler announced it had won the contract to supply 55 FLIRT Akku trains to Nahverkehrsverbund Schleswig-Holstein GmbH (NAH.SH) pending a ten-day appeal period. This period has now passed and Stadler remains the winning bidder.  FLIRT Akku for NAH.SH © Stadler Receiving this contract, which contains an option for a

Genesee & Wyoming to be acquired in US$8·4bn deal

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INTERNATIONAL: A consortium of Brookfield Infrastructure, GIC and Brookfield’s institutional partners have agreed to acquire short line group Genesee & Wyoming Inc in a US$8·4bn transaction. The consortium would pay US$112 per share in cash, with G&W becoming a privately held company. ‘We believe this transaction is an excellent outcome for all

Nazilerden para alan Hollandalı demiryolu şirketi, Holokost kurbanlarının ailelerine …

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Yahudileri toplama kamplarına nakletmek için Nazilerden para alan bir Hollandalı demiryolu şirketi, hayatta olan Holokost mağdurları da dahil olmak üzere yaklaşık 100 bin soykırım kurbanının ailelerine tazminat ödeyeceğini açıkladı.

BDDK DenizBank’ın satışına onay verdi – Aksam

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  1. BDDK DenizBank’ın satışına onay verdi  Aksam
  2. Denizbank resmen Arapların  Sözcü
  3. BDDK, Denizbank’ın Emirates NBD’ye devrine onay verdi  Haberler.com
  4. Son dakika…Denizbank kararı! BDDK uygun buldu  Hürriyet
  5. BDDK’dan DenizBank’ın satışına onay  Milliyet
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BDDK’dan DenizBank’ın satışına onay – Anadolu Ajansı

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  1. BDDK’dan DenizBank’ın satışına onay  Anadolu Ajansı
  2. BDDK, Denizbank’ın Emirates NBD’ye devrine onay verdi  Haberler.com
  3. Denizbank resmen Arapların  Sözcü
  4. Son dakika…Denizbank kararı! BDDK uygun buldu  Hürriyet
  5. BDDK’den Denizbank’ın satışına onay  Cumhuriyet
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Denizbank resmen Arapların – Sözcü

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  1. Denizbank resmen Arapların  Sözcü
  2. BDDK, Denizbank’ın Emirates NBD’ye devrine onay verdi  Haberler.com
  3. Son dakika…Denizbank kararı! BDDK uygun buldu  Hürriyet
  4. BDDK onay verdi Denizbank’ın Emirates NBD’ye satılıyor  Internet Haber
  5. BDDK’den Denizbank’ın satışına onay  Cumhuriyet
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BDDK’dan DenizBank’ın satışına onay

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Bankacılık Düzenleme ve Denetleme Kurumu Denizbank’ın Emirates NBD Bank PJSC’ye devrine ilişkin yapılan başvuruyu uygun buldu.

BDDK’dan Denizbank’ın devrine onay – Finans haberlerinin doğru adresi – Mynet

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  1. BDDK’dan Denizbank’ın devrine onay – Finans haberlerinin doğru adresi  Mynet
  2. BDDK DenizBank’ın satışına onay verdi  Aksam
  3. Denizbank resmen Arapların  Sözcü
  4. BDDK’dan DenizBank’ın satışına onay – Ekonomi Haberleri  Milliyet
  5. Son dakika…Denizbank kararı! BDDK uygun buldu  Hürriyet
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PKP Intercity signs EMU modernisation contract

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POLAND: PKP Intercity has signed a 274·8m złoty contract with a consortium of Pesa and its subsidiary ZNTK Mińsk Mazowiecki for the modernisation of 14 ED74 electric multiple-units. The modernisation will include the fitting of air-conditioning, wi-fi, mobile phone signal repeaters, a power socket at every seat and two vending machines

ROMITAMP – New Robel Tamping Machines for the UK

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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

Hollanda Demiryolları, Yahudi Soykırımı’ndaki rolü nedeniyle milyonlarca euro tazminat …

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Hollanda Demiryolları (NS), 2. Dünya Savaşı sırasında Naziler tarafından gerçekleştirilen Yahudi Soykırımı’ndaki rolü nedeniyle, mağdurlara ve yakınlarına tazminat ödeyecek.

Hollanda Demiryolları Yahudi Soykırımı’ndaki rolü nedeniyle milyonlarca Euro tazminat ödeyecek

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Hollanda Demiryolları (NS), açılan bir dava sonrası, Nazilerin toplama kamplarına kuruma ait trenlerle taşınan Yahudiler, Romanlar ve Sintiler ile yakınlarına ödenmesi amacıyla “on milyonlarca euroluk” bütçe ayırdı. NS, 2005 yılında 2. Dünya Savaşı’ndaki politikası nedeniyle resmen özür dilemiş ancak o dönem kurbanlara bireysel tazminat ödemeyi reddetmişti.

New CAF Trains for Northern to Enter Service on 1 July

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United Kingdom: On 1 July the first nine trains of Northern’s new fleet for local services will enter service.  A Class 331 Civity EMU for Northern by CAF © Northern The trains will operate services between Cumbria and Manchester Airport, Liverpool and Manchester Airport, and Doncaster and Leeds. In total, Northern’s new fleet

Induction Welding System for Rail by Mirage Ltd

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Mirage is proud to announce the arrival of its induction welding system for rail. We have developed the process and the mobile induction-welding head to be suitable – initially – for European Norms CEN 56 & 60 rail profiles. Other profiles will follow. We have been working towards Network Rail product acceptance

SRPS Railtours: Forth Bridge and Borders Steam Specials

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SRPS Railtours is organising steam specials on each Sunday in August 2019, starting at Linlithgow, and picking up passengers at Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Dalgety Bay and Edinburgh Waverley.  The trains will set down at Galashiels and terminate at Tweedbank (approx 12.50).  Evening train crossing to terminate in Inverkeithing. The return departure at about 15.10

Switzerland approves SFr13bn infrastructure investment package

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SWITZERLAND: The upper house of Parliament (Ständerat) voted unanimously on June 21 in favour of a further phase of rail infrastructure expansion to eliminate bottlenecks, allow more frequent services and make stations more accessible. Worth SFr12∙89bn, the investment package known as STEP 2035 (Strategische Entwicklungsprogramm Bahninfrastruktur) covers around 200 large and

Swiss approve SFr13bn infrastructure investment package

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SWITZERLAND: The upper house of Parliament (Ständerat) voted unanimously on June 21 in favour of a further phase of rail infrastructure expansion to eliminate bottlenecks, allow more frequent services and make stations more accessible. Worth SFr12∙89bn, the investment package known as STEP 2035 (Strategische Entwicklungsprogramm Bahninfrastruktur) covers around 200 large and

Davenne takes over at UIC

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INTERNATIONAL: The appointment of François Davenne as Director General of the International Union of Railways was formally confirmed at the UIC General Assembly in Budapest on June 25. Taking over with effect from July 1, he succeeds Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, who has served as UIC Director General since the organisation was restructured

Bringing a Freight Line Back to Life in Colombia

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Colombia is a country that has seen more than its fair share of political struggles. At the same time it is filled with opportunities, including for the rail sector. Railway lines in the country have fallen into disuse. One company, Holdtrade Atlantico, wants to reinstate a freight railway line in

Mechan Transforms Turntable Design

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Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, has reinvented one of its most enduring products, saving depot operators time and money during installation. Mechan’s new turntable for use in rail depots. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has launched a new turntable design, following 18 months’ research and development into ways to overcome common problems with pit

50 Years of Expertise in High Performance UPS Solutions

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Our customers tell us that we are their best asset when it comes to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring power availability with our high performance UPS solutions. The reason? Because you’re our inspiration. For more than 50 years, we have partnered with you to continuously evolve our products and services. Including modular

Beyond the Digital Buzzwords

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The New European Rail Supply Industry’s Vision on Digitalisation By Tommaso Spanevello, Public Affairs Manager, UNIFE In recent years, digitalisation has been advancing at increasing speed across all industrial sectors, public entities and society at large; and the rail sector is no exception. While sometimes perceived as being conservative, the truth is that rail

Alstom to Supply 8 Coradia Lint Diesel Trains to ODEG

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Alstom is to supply Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH (ODEG) with eight Coradia Lint regional trains. These diesel multiple units feature EU-emission Stage V powerpack – the first in the world – which makes them more environmentally friendly compared to other DMUs. Coradia Lint 54 for Baden-Württemberg © Alstom Alstom will build these multiple

Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories

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All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 25 for 17–21 June 2019: Newag IMPULS for FSE © Edoardo Rizzo Rolling Stock ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award The Brandenburg Design Award

Grant support for Bodmin platform

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THE Bodmin & Wenford Railway’s (B&WR) proposal to install a second platform at its Bodmin General headquarters has received a huge financial boost from main line operator GWR. The Bodmin & Wenford Railway Trust’s £295,000 Second Platform Project has received a joint award totalling £141,000 from GWR’s Customer and Communities Improvement

Equality. Diversity. Inclusion. This Is Not Altruism.

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On 23 June it is International Women in Engineering Day. HS2 Ltd is one of the companies in rail proactively working towards changing the employment landscape in construction and engineering. Curzon Street Station visual © HS2 Ltd At Railtex this year Mark Lomas, Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at HS2, gave a

From the archive: The big bird that flew too far

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Words: Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became the

Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award

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Bombardier Transportation has won the Brandenburg Design Award for the design – interior and exterior – of its ZEFIRO Express intercity train. ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier says: “The train’s distinctive appearance is set to reshape mobility and redefine the intercity passenger experience in the Swedish

Overwhelming Response to Bender’s RS4 at Railtex

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New signal power protection systems from Bender UK were officially unveiled at Railtex 2019. The launch of new multi-tier fault detection and location systems was a huge hit with customers and visitors alike. They were all extremely impressed with the display of new Rail Signalling 4 (RS4) NR/L2/SIGELP/27725 Tier 1, 2

ODEG orders Stage V compliant DMUs

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GERMANY: Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn has awarded Alstom a €45m contract to supply eight Coradia Lint diesel multiple-units for use on Netzes Elbe-Spree regional passenger services from December 2022. Announcing the order on June 20, Alstom said the 140  km/h DMUs would be its first with a powerpack complying with EU Stage V

20 June: news in brief

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‘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

Electro-diesel train financing approved

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SPAIN: The European Investment Bank approved a €100m loan on June 13 to part-finance the planned €201m procurement of 26 electric and five electro-diesel trainsets for use by RENFE on suburban and rural services on the former FEVE metre-gauge network in northern Spain. EIB said the replacement of life-expired rolling stock

Stadler receives first Flirt Akku battery train order

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GERMANY: Schleswig-Holstein transport authority NAH.SH has selected Stadler to supply 55 Flirt Akku battery multiple-units to operate regional services and provide 30 years of maintenance. Announcing its selection as preferred bidder on June 19, Stadler said that it will reveal more details when the contract is signed, which is expected after

Yağmur yağdı hızlı tren durdu – Odatv

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  1. Yağmur yağdı hızlı tren durdu  Odatv
  2. Son dakika… TCDD duyurdu… Bazı demiryolu hatları trafiğe kapatıldı  Hürriyet
  3. İstanbul-Ankara demiryolu hattı aşırı yağış nedeniyle kapatıldı  Haberler.com
  4. TCDD: Bilecik-Alifuatpaşa/Arifiye arası tren trafiğine kapandı  Sözcü
  5. Son dakika… TCDD’den trafiğe kapatılan platformlar ile ilgili açıklama  Habertürk
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TCDD: Bilecik-Alifuatpaşa/Arifiye arası tren trafiğine kapandı – Sözcü

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  1. TCDD: Bilecik-Alifuatpaşa/Arifiye arası tren trafiğine kapandı  Sözcü
  2. Son dakika… TCDD duyurdu… Bazı demiryolu hatları trafiğe kapatıldı  Hürriyet
  3. İstanbul-Ankara demiryolu hattı aşırı yağış nedeniyle kapatıldı  Haberler.com
  4. TCDD’den trafiğe kapatılan platformlar ile ilgili açıklama  Mynet
  5. Son dakika… TCDD’den trafiğe kapatılan platformlar ile ilgili açıklama  Habertürk
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Italy: Newag Impuls 2 Electric Trains for FSE

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Italian railway company Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE) says its first electric train is on its way. Built by Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag, the IMPULS 2 electric multiple unit will enter service in September this year. Up until now FSE has run diesel multiple units only. These new trains

‘İmamoğlu, neredeyse ‘Marmaray’ın ihalesini ben yaptım’ diyecek’

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İçişleri Bakanı Soylu, CHP İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye Başkan Adayı Ekrem İmamoğlu’nu eleştirerek, “Geçen akşam dinledim. Neredeyse ‘Marmaray’ın ihalesini ben yaptım.’ diyecek.” dedi.

‘İmamoğlu, neredeyse ‘Marmaray’ın ihalesini ben yaptım’ diyecek’

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İçişleri Bakanı Soylu, CHP İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediye Başkan Adayı Ekrem İmamoğlu’nu eleştirerek, “Geçen akşam dinledim. Neredeyse ‘Marmaray’ın ihalesini ben yaptım.’ diyecek.” dedi.

Brussels: STIB Buys Additional 30 FLEXITY Trams

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FLEXITY tram for Brussels © Bombardier Transportation This order is part of a framework agreement that the two parties signed in April 2018. The framework contract covered a maximum of 175 trams. The initial order STIB placed (also in April 2018) was for 60 trams. This current order is worth around 67 million

Brussels: STIB Buys Additional 30 FLEXITY Trams

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FLEXITY tram for Brussels © Bombardier Transportation This order is part of a framework agreement that the two parties signed in April 2018. The framework contract covered a maximum of 175 trams. The initial order STIB placed (also in April 2018) was for 60 trams. This current order is worth around 67 million

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