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Rail firms still facing staff shortages despite emergency measures on self-isolation
Companies will still face staff shortages and lost revenue because of the number of workers having to self-isolate despite emergency measures to ease the crisis, industry leaders are warning. The Government has announced plans to allow firms in sectors including transport, energy, local councils and digital infrastructure to deploy the
Railway set to reopen through Troon tomorrow
Updated 08.24 TRAINS are expected to start running through fire-damaged Troon station in Ayrshire tomorrow, but Network Rail said the station would remain closed to passengers for the time being. The building on platform one was badly damaged by a blaze on Saturday which took several hours to bring under control. No
New proposals to boost tourism using heritage railways
A NEW report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail is recommending more use of the 'amazing network of heritage railways' to boost tourism using public transport. The report notes that running heritage services on to the main network could pose problems because of the higher technical standards which apply. However,
Cross-border clash over train facemask rules
LNER has come under fire for following the new English pandemic rules on board its trains north of the border, which mean face coverings and social distancing are no longer compulsory. The changes came into effect yesterday, but there are crucial differences between England, Wales and Scotland, because the devolved governments
Severe Weather Causes Substantial Damage to Germany’s Rail Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reported significant damage to rail infrastructure in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia (NWR) and Rhineland-Palatinate following the extreme storms in Europe last week. Consequences of serious weather in Germany: Heimersheim near Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler © Deutsche Bahn AG | Patrick Kuschfeld Initial reports reveal extensive damage to more than 80
Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment
Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH, situated in Mosbach, has a long history. It was the brainchild of two men, August Steinmetz and Anton Gmeinder, who started the company Steinmetz Gmeinder KG in 1913. Six years later, after one owner left, the company was renamed
Connectivity: The Key to Unlocking Big Data in Rail
Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are hot topics for Big Data in rail. The value that these computer sciences offer in digital transformation is widely understood, e.g. operational efficiencies, cost savings, new revenues, and ultimately competitive advantage. However, here lies the problem: “data” – how do you put
Police rule out arson in Troon station blaze
THE train service between Glasgow Central and Ayr has been suspended until further notice, after fire swept through a building at Troon station on Saturday. Services from Glasgow Central to Ayr will start and terminate at Kilwinning, and ScotRail warned that no alternative transport would be provided today. The fierce blaze began
Fire Seriously Damages Troon Station in Scotland
A serious fire damaged Troon station in Scotland on Saturday, 17 July. Network Rail is now assessing the full extent of the structural damage it caused. ScotRail has said passengers will not be able to travel by train from Glasgow Central to Ayr until further notice. These services currently start and
Alstom Starts Manufacture of Trains for Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Project
Alstom has begun manufacturing regional commuter and transit trains for the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut semi-high-speed rail corridor for Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) Phase 1. Alstom RRTS trains © Alstom The company won the contract to design, build and deliver 210 regional commuter and transit train cars in May 2020, along with comprehensive maintenance services
Heathrow Express to insist on facemasks
PASSENGERS on Heathrow Express will still have to wear face coverings from Monday, as transport operators choose whether to lift the compulsory masks rule when the government lifts formal restrictions in England. Masks will also continue to be necessary on all Transport for London services, Manchester Metrolink trams and in other
Tyne and Wear Metro to enforce wearing face masks on services
Passengers using the Tyne and Wear Metro must continue to wear face coverings when travelling on the system, unless they are exempt. Nexus said that wearing a face covering throughout journeys, on stations and trains, is a condition of carriage unless exempt. Passengers may be refused travel if they do
GTR Sub-Leases 6 Gatwick Express Trains to GWR Following Class 800 Cracks
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) says it is temporarily sub-leasing six Gatwick Express Trains – Class 387/2 – to Great Western Railway (GWR) to help the operator with additional capacity, while passenger numbers on Gatwick Express services remain low due to COVID-19. The first three Class 387 units – 204, 205 and
Shapps: London mask policy ‘in line with’ Government’s thinking
Photos: PA Media Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has supported a decision to make masks compulsory on the London Underground, despite his own Government scrapping the mandatory wearing of face coverings. Shapps said the move is in line with what ministers want to happen, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to lift
Facemasks remain compulsory on TfL, but confusion grows
Face masks to remain mandatory on London transport
East Coast Upgrade: NR Prepares to Connect 11,000t Tunnel to Existing Track
This month Network Rail will connect a new tunnel north of Peterborough to the existing railway as part of the East Coast Upgrade project. This will allow slower moving freight trains to dive underneath the East Coast Main Line. Network Rail to connect ground-breaking 11,000-tonne tunnel near Peterborough to existing track this
No train operators will require masks in England from July 1
Photo: Rail Delivery Group No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies. Transport companies have the power to turn away customers who refuse to cover their noses and mouths even when the legal requirement is lifted on
No train operators will require masks in England from July 19
Photo: Rail Delivery Group No domestic train operators will require passengers to wear face coverings on services in England from July 19, according to industry bodies. Transport companies have the power to turn away customers who refuse to cover their noses and mouths even when the legal requirement is lifted on
Transport campaigners condemn facemasks plan
PLANS to let rail and bus operators choose whether to enforce the wearing of facemasks from next Monday have left transport campaigners 'disappointed'. The Prime Minister said last night that 'We expect and recommend that people wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with
Tallysman Introduces eXtended Filtering to Its Precision Antennas
Tallysman Introduces eXtended Filtering to Its TW3900 Family of Accutenna® Precision Antennas Tallysman Wireless is excited to announce new eXtended Filtering (XF) features to the TW3900 series of Accuntena® precision antennas. Tallysman has designed the XF feature to mitigate interference from all near-band signals and ensure that the antenna provides the
CAF Secures Two New Service Contracts in Sweden
The Swedish national rail transport operator SJ AB has awarded EuroMaint Rail AB, a CAF Group subsidiary, two service contracts totalling over 100m euros (118.65m USD). Euromaint staff at work © CAF / Euromaint The operator selected EuroMaint to provide maintenance services for 12 years for the fleet of trains that run on
Crossrail over budget again, report reveals
THE troubled London Crossrail project is pushing at the boundaries of its budget yet again, in spite of repeated attempts to rescue the project while keeping within existing resources. The Elizabeth Line across London was due to open in December 2018, but delays have pushed back the opening date by years,
Plasser & Theurer Embraces Innovative 3D Simulation
Plasser & Theurer Embraces Innovative 3D Simulation Tamping and ploughing go digital Aviation is not the only sector that uses modern simulation technology – the Austrian global market leader for track maintenance machines also uses it for seminars and training courses. The VR ballast regulating simulator represents a new generation of 3D
Peace talks set to start in Caledonian Sleeper dispute
Elizabeth Line Improvements Offer Step-Free London Underground Access from Moorgate Station
Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station, built by Laing O’Rourke, is the fifth station to be transferred to TfL and the third station which London Underground will take over as infrastructure manager. It is the deepest of the new central London stations, at 34m below ground at platform level, and has a
LiveEO Wins Deutsche Bahn’s Supplier Innovation Award 2021
Awarded for Outstanding Innovation: LiveEO Wins Deutsche Bahn’s Supplier Innovation Award 2021 Among 80 applicants, LiveEO has been chosen by the jury to receive the prestigious Supplier Innovation Award 2021, issued by Europe’s largest railway operator Deutsche Bahn. For the third year, Deutsche Bahn has awarded companies that show innovative strength
EuroChem and UWC Sign Contract for 2,000 Mineral Hopper Cars
United Wagon Company (UWC) has received an order from EuroChem for 2,000 new generation hopper cars for mineral fertilisers. This new contract, which includes maintenance services, reaffirms and strengthens the long-standing partnership between the two organisations. UWC’s hopper car 19-9835-01 © UWC The railcars will be dispatched to the customer by June 2022 and
Union calls for ‘rail rethink’ in wake of MPs’ report
A HIGHLY critical rail report from a committee of MPs published today says the Department for Transport faces 'an extremely challenging and uncertain environment in which to implement its proposed reforms'. In response, the RMT union has called for an 'urgent' government rethink. The Public Accounts Committee says the English rail
PREVIEW: JULY ISSUE OF THE RAILWAY MAGAZINE
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine is back for another month of award-winning photos, news, features and exclusives from the rail industry, past and present. Headline Lines IETs back in traffic as repair plans established; Northern CAF units return to service; ORR launches review; Industry facing £2bn cuts; TPE completes new train
Facemask uncertainty divides industry
POSSIBLE changes to rules about wearing facemasks on trains and other public transport from 19 July have caused confusion. In general, the requirement seems set to be scrapped, although that will be subject to confirmation on 12 July, but health secretary Sajid Javid has just signalled in a breakfast television interview
West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The events will be the first enthusiast galas held at the West Somerset Railway in almost two years since the winter steam event in December 2019. Also see The first gala will
Jewers Opens the Doors at Their New Purpose-Built Headquarters
Designed by Woods Hardwick’s commercial architecture team, constructed by Parkway Construction of Milton Keynes and overseen internally by Directors; Ben Chowdhary and Jonathan Jewers, these outstanding new premises were finished and handed over to Jewers on time on 29th March – an impressive achievement given that it was built whilst
Alstom Marks Major Milestone in Cairo Monorail Project
The first four Innovia 300 monorail units for the Alstom-led Cairo Monorail project have been completed on time and are now on their way to the Egyptian city. Alstom Innovia 300 car under construction at Derby © Alstom The export of the fully automated, driverless cars, built in Alstom’s Derby factory, is the
Elephant and Castle station reopens after huge fire
Book of the Week: InterCity 125: A High Speed Tribute
Transdev and Snälltåget Launch Night Train between Sweden, Denmark and Germany
This month Transdev and its Swedish subsidiary Snälltåget will launch the first trans-European night train linking three capitals: Stockholm, Copenhagen and Berlin. Snälltåget in summer The night train, operated and financed entirely by Transdev-Snälltåget, will run daily from 27 June until 4 September and will then provide several weekly trips until
Railtex & Infrarail: Joining Forces to Shape the Future of UK Rail
A Need For Face-to-Face Interactions And Genuine Networking Opportunities Whilst the impact of COVID-19 has been strongly felt across the entire railway supply chain, with a loss of revenue and decrease of productivity, the rail sector is still thriving. Significant improvements to the network are still being made and more than
SINTRONES VBOX Series Ensures Reliable Communications
SINTRONES Robust On-Board Computers Ensures Reliable Communication for Rail Operators SINTRONES’ VBOX Series Of Rugged Computing Platforms Provides An All-in-one Communications Back-up Solution For Rail Operators Taiwan-based SINTRONES is an ISO 9001 and IRIS ISO/TS22163 certified producer of in-vehicle computing systems. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to continually enhancing its quality management
ScotRail cleaners reject strike call
HS2 Starts Permanent Works on Old Oak Common Station
Edinburgh could be served by new Paris sleepers
PLANS have been unveiled for a new set of sleeper services in western Europe, potentially including night trains between Edinburgh and Paris. Open access operator Midnight Trains is highlighting increasing public interest in greener forms of travel, and intends to compete with short-haul flights. As well as Edinburgh, its trains could run
Alstom Wins Denmark’s Largest Ever Railway Contract
Alstom has won the largest train tender in Danish rail history. The newly announced landmark framework agreement with Danish State Railways (DSB) is valued at a total of 2.6bn euros (3.09bn USD). Coradia Stream for DSB © Alstom Design & Styling The first firm order of 100 Coradia Stream regional trains and a
CAF Signs Two New Contracts in Germany
The CAF Group has secured two contracts in Germany, further attesting to its commitment to the country, where the group is currently supplying electric units to operator Schönbuchbahn. Together the new contracts value almost 200m euros (237.06m USD). Freiburg tram The first contract is to supply 51 LRV units, along with all relevant spare
Northern Powerhouse Rail ‘faces axe’, claims report
Mechan Adds Jewel in Crown Point Upgrade
Engineers from Sheffield-based Mechan have installed a bespoke bogie drop as part of the largescale development of Norwich’s Crown Point rail depot. The depot equipment specialists have designed and built the custom-made unit, which enables bogies to be changed without decoupling trains, saving valuable servicing time. The Mechan bogie drop installed at
Deutsche Bahn Accelerates Its Climate-Neutrality Goals
Govia Thameslink emergency contract extended
THE government has extended Govia Thameslink Railway’s Emergency Recovery Measures Agreement from 20 September to 31 March 2022. The original GTR franchise was unusual, because the DfT collected the revenue from the beginning, paying Go-Ahead a management fee. However, GTR had to pay its own costs until the first pandemic emergency measures
Scottish Government Unveils Levenmouth Rail Link Plans
Webuild and Lane Construction Sign Final Agreement for Dallas-Houston High-Speed Railway
Webuild and its United States subsidiary Lane Construction have signed the final agreement with Texas Central LCC to build the high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston with an operating speed of 320km/h. The final agreement for the Dallas-Houston high-speed railway is valued at 16bn USD (13.19bn euros) and is the final
Avanti West Coast and Network Rail join forces for London to Glasgow record attempt
Rail pay and recruitment to be frozen to cut costs
POSSIBLE industrial action over the loss of railway jobs appears to have been averted, following the publication of an Enabling Framework Agreement signed by the unions, with the agreement of train operators and Network Rail. Staff numbers are set to fall and there is to be a recruitment freeze unless the
Texelis’s Modernisation & Maintenance for Mobility Sub-Systems
To meet the new needs of its clients, Texelis has tasked its most skilled engineers and high-tech facilities with the maintenance, upgrade and repair of existing mobility systems including bogies, gearboxes and wheelsets. One of the major places where this is taking place is at Texelis’s operating site in Limoges. The
Efficient Maintenance, Effective Safety and Transformational Asset Management for Signalling Power Supplies
Alstom’s Chinese JV Wins Operation and Maintenance Contract for Airport APM
Alstom’s Chinese joint venture, CRRC Puzhen Bombardier Transportation Systems Limited (PBTS), has been awarded a new contract by Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to provide operation and maintenance service for the airport’s Innovia automated people mover (APM) system. This was built by PBTS and will enter service when the airport officially opens
KfW IPEX-Bank Co-financing 32 EMUs for HLB
Bayern LB, Helaba and KfW IPEX-Bank Co-financing 32 Electric Multiple Units for Hessische Landesbahn Bayern LB, Helaba and KfW IPEX-Bank have joined forces to finance the acquisition of 32 modern Coradia Continental electric multiple units for Hessische Landesbahn GmbH (HLB). Each bank in the consortium, in which Helaba is acting as
Electronic Interlocking Commissioned in Duisburg
Electronic interlocking has now been fully commissioned in Duisburg, Germany, after the second expansion stage was completed at the end of May. The new electronic interlocking has replaced old interlockings at Styrum (Ruhr) near Mülheim and Essen-West and will increase capacity and minimise the number of cancellations and delays on one
In Depth: The Government’s Plans to Reform Britain’s Railways
On 20 May 2021 the UK government published Great British Railways – The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail. The positive take-away is, many of the ideas in this white paper are broadly good and show a real awareness of the problems the sector faces. Some Background The Williams Rail Review was originally launched in
Train Manufacturing Restarts in Western Australia
Alstom has begun operations at METRONET’s brand new train manufacturing facility in Bellevue, Perth, Western Australia (WA). This is a watershed moment for rail manufacturing in the state, as this project effectively heralds the restarting of the industry here. Opening of METRONET’s train manufacturing facility in Western Australia The project will see the
PREVIEW: June issue of The Railway Magazine
Britain’s best-selling rail title The Railway Magazine 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 covers the Hitachi IET cracks which could take a year to repair, plus Llangollen Railway targets summer reopening. Here’s what is coming
Zonegreen Ensures Safety at Notts Depot Is on Point
Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is expanding the services it offers to Nottingham’s Eastcroft depot, following the installation of its Points Converter technology. The East Midlands Railway facility is the latest to benefit from the system, which automates the traditional manual levers that alter the course of a rail track. Zonegreens Points Converter ©
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On-Train Service Equipment Product Spotlight! Korita Aviation is a leading manufacturer of galley insert equipment and has been manufacturing on-train service equipment for the rail industry since 2006. Over the years, we have worked closely with rail operators, rail catering companies, and OEMs to manufacture and deliver equipment for them that can
Rail passenger numbers sink to pre-1872 levels
Arriva Submits First Open Access Rail Application in the Netherlands
Arriva Group is filing an application to operate regional rail open access night services in the Netherlands. This has been made possible thanks to new European legislation. The operating model means the train operator carries all the associated costs and risks with the services, without any government concession. Arriva WINK train test
Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2021
The Railway-News Magazine Issue 2 2021 Is Here! The second issue of the Railway-News e-magazine of 2021 celebrates the return of real world events by taking a look at what’s in store at RailLive this year. Consequently, this issue has a UK bent, with an in-depth feature on the government’s proposals
Transport for London agrees third Government bailout worth £1.08bn
Transport for London (TfL) has agreed a third Government bailout to keep services running amid the collapse in demand for travel during the pandemic. The Department for Transport said the latest package is worth £1.08 billion and runs until December 11. Also see London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who chairs TfL, said it
Government agrees TfL funding deal
Updated 10.52 AN EXTENSION of financial support for Transport for London has been agreed with the government after days of ‘extremely tough’ talks. The new deal runs until 11 December 2021 and is worth at least £1.08 billion, but may be increased if passenger revenues are lower than expected. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said: ‘The
Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomotive Contract
Talgo has secured a contract from Renfe to manufacture 26 new variable gauge, 330 km/h commercial speed powerheads (locomotives) as the last step in transforming 13 conventional trains into very high-speed trains. This makes it the first manufacturer in the world to give a second life to intercity trains by converting
HS2 Reveals New Piling Technique
HS2 Ltd has revealed a new vacuum excavation technique for piling which could have massive benefits for the wider construction industry. Developed by specialist contractors, the new technique is better for the environment, safer for workers and reduces construction noise, which is hugely important for projects like HS2 where construction is
Government announces £401m rail funding boost
A £401 million government funding boost promises rail services in the North of England and the Midlands with new stations, faster journeys and more reliable services. The Department for Transport (DfT) said £317 million would be invested in the Transpennine Route Upgrade to improve “punctuality, reliability and connectivity” for passengers travelling
Rail reforms ‘will make train journeys cheaper and more punctual’
Photo: GOV.UK Reforms to Britain’s railways will make train services cheaper and more punctual, MPs have heard. Flexible tickets, which will offer savings on certain routes for people who travel to work two or three times a week, will be at least “20% cheaper” than current monthly tickets, Transport Secretary Grant
TransPennine Upgrade moves forward with further funding
THE government is announcing further investment of £317 million to move the TransPennine Upgrade forward, after an earlier commitment last year to spend £589 million on increasing capacity. However, it emerged in January that the money would not be enough to pay for electrification as well, but today’s additional funding will
New app to help less able passengers
A NEW smartphone app has become available today to make it easier and quicker for people who need special assistance when travelling by train to make their requirements known. The ‘Passenger Assistance’ app, developed with operators, allows passengers the choice of requesting assistance, updating their profile and reviewing their journeys. It’s
New flexible train interiors unveiled
GO-AHEAD Group and rolling stock leasing company Angel Trains have unveiled a potential interior layout for trains in the future, which would allow seating and luggage space to be adjusted according to demand and the type of travellers on board. There would also be dedicated space in each vehicle for fold-up
Rail union leaders and politicians question railway reform plans, accusing the Government of “papering over the cracks”
Labour said the new reform plans raised more questions than answers while a campaign group accused ministers of “rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic”. Manuel Cortes, leader of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association, said: “The Conservatives have admitted that their Frankenstein privatisation experiment on our railways has failed and the franchising
Government Announces Sweeping Reforms to the Railways in Britain
The UK government has announced sweeping reforms, the Williams-Shapps Plan, the how the railways work in Britain. Under this plan, the government will set up a new public body called Great British Railways. This purpose of this body is to bring together what is currently a fragmented system. It will own
UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways
Eurostar secures £250m bailout after collapse in demand
Photo: Eurostar Eurostar has secured a £250 million rescue package after warning it was “fighting for its survival” due to the coronavirus crisis. The cross-Channel rail operator said it has reached a financing agreement with its shareholders and banks. Also see This includes French state rail company SNCF, which is the company’s majority
Radical reforms lay foundation for ‘modern, green railway’
► Concessions will replace franchises► New industry body to absorb Network Rail► Fares shakeup includes part time seasons► White Paper to be presented to ParliamentTHE long-delayed reform of the railways has begun, with confirmation from the Department for Transport that franchises will be replaced by concessions, and control will be given to a
Three classes return to West Coast Main Line
A ‘MIDDLE CLASS’ is being introduced by Avanti West Coast. Standard Premium was launched this morning on all AWC Pendolino services, and initially will be offered as an upgrade on Standard fares, such as an extra £15 from London to Birmingham and £30 to Glasgow. Avanti said Standard Premium, which uses a
Premium economy service launched for rail travel
Three classes of travel are being offered on Britain’s domestic railway for the first time in decades. A premium economy option has been launched by Avanti West Coast (AWC), giving passengers on the West Coast Main Line wider seats, more leg room and a guaranteed table. Also see The Standard Premium service
New financial rescue deal saves Eurostar
EUROSTAR has reached agreement with its shareholders and banks, lifting the threat which had been hanging over the operator as a result of the Covid pandemic and resulting travel restrictions. The deal is worth £250 million, and it consists mainly of additional equity and loans from a syndicate of banks backed
Imminent Williams Review could spark major industrial unrest
REPORTS that the much-delayed Williams Review of the railway industry – now apparently renamed the ‘Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail’– could be published this week have sparked protests from the RMT union, which is predicting ‘a tsunami of cuts’ and widespread job losses. The main planks of Keith Williams’ reforms are said
UK Rail to Extend Timetables as Travel Restrictions Ease
Rail companies across the UK added more than 2,500 daily services to their timetables ahead of the relaxation of Covid restrictions, which come into play today, 17 May. The move brings the total number of daily weekday services to over 20,500. Leeds railway station As part of the industry’s safer travel pledge, rail
RMT calls for zero tolerance of Covid breaches as lockdowns ease
LOCKDOWNS are being eased again from today, but the RMT says although it supports increases in public transport services it is also calling for ’zero tolerance’ of any breach of transport Covid safety measures or abuse of staff. Many operators are boosting their service levels in response to fewer restrictions, although
HS2 Launches First Giant Tunnelling Machine
Each machine operates as a self-contained underground factory – digging the tunnel, lining it with concrete wall segments and grouting them into place at a speed of around 15 metres a day. Each tunnel will require 56,000 precision-engineered, fibre-reinforced segments, which will all be made on site. A crew of 17
Alstom on Track for a Successful Integration of Bombardier
Hitachi Rail Issues Class 800 Recovery Plan
Hitachi Rail, train operating companies and the UK government have agreed a plan to reintroduce the country’s Class 800 fleet back into passenger service. This service recovery plan was developed with oversight by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The Class 800 fleet, operated by four different TOCs – GWR,
Industry reveals Intercity Express recovery plan
Updated 09.55, 10.08 A PLAN to bring Hitachi Intercity Express trains progressively back into service has been unveiled by Hitachi, the Rail Delivery Group and the operators affected by the discovery of hairline tracks on some units in Classes 800 and 385. Services are back to normal on Hull Trains, ScotRail and
Reviewers Appointed for Rail Baltica Technical Design in Latvia
RB Rail AS has appointed reviewers to assess the detailed technical design and provide design expertise services of the Rail Baltica high-speed railway line in Latvia following a successful tender process. The contract, worth approximately 2.42 million euros, has been awarded to the partnership 3TI PROGETTI ITALIA S.p.A. – YUKSEL PROJE
A New Take On Machine, Fleet, and Infrastructure
Cost-efficiency remains the main goal of mechanised track construction. However, sustainability, digitalisation, and life-long support for machines and customers have been shaping daily work routines more and more. The family business Plasser & Theurer has a proactive approach to this change. The Austrian full-range supplier is expanding its services using
End of Hitachi trains crisis ‘a long way off’
EXCLUSIVE THE return of all Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses to normal service is ‘a long way off’, according to notes of an internal industry briefing seen by Railnews. The document also reveals that two types of cracking have been discovered and that welding to repair the damage will be a ‘highly specialist
Cracks in Bogies of Hitachi-Built Class 800 Trains Sees Them Withdrawn from Service
Other train operating companies are lending any rolling stock they can spare to the affected operators to help keep disruption to a minimum. Operators are also using alternative trains where suitable. For instance, LNER is bringing two InterCity 225 trains back this week. Passengers have also been given the option of
LNER to bring back older trains as IET disruption goes on
THE disruption on intercity routes between London, Leeds and Edinburgh, and also between London, Bristol, south Wales and south west England is continuing today, after cracks were found in some Hitachi-built Intercity Express units on Saturday morning. After several days of speculation, the Rail Delivery Group has said the cracks were
Rail disruption due to train cracks to last ‘for a number of weeks’
Amtrak CEO Calls on US Congress to Support Modern, Efficient Rail Network
These new segments, which would be designed for 220mph operation, would connect to NEC tracks at endpoints. But beyond that they would be almost entirely separate from the current NEC network. Consequently, their construction would be basically disruption-free on current NEC services, meaning that construction works could proceed alongside upgrades
More rail disruptions due to cracks found in Hitachi 800 trains
Photo: PA Media Great Western Railway (GWR) and LNER services are being disrupted for a third day due to cracks in some Hitachi 800 trains. GWR advised passengers with tickets for long-distance journeys on Monday “not to travel” as there is “no service or an extremely limited service” between London Paddington and
Rail minister urges safety plan as IET disruption goes on
THE government is urging Hitachi to set out a ‘comprehensive safety inspection plan’, and a ‘longer-term repair strategy’ for the Intercity Express fleets withdrawn on Saturday morning, including its estimate of when the present crisis will be over. Services on GWR and LNER are set to be disrupted for at least
DfT confirms cracks as Intercity Express disruption continues
CRACKS have been confirmed in the chassis of a number of Hitachi-built Intercity Expresses, and serious disruption is continuing on intercity routes as emergency checks are carried out. It is not clear how many faults have been found, and some trains are returning to service. Htachi said: ‘Inspection has identified cracks