Alstom Delivers India’s First Semi High-Speed Regional Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20220 Alstom has delivered India’s first semi high-speed regional train for National Capital Region Transport Corporation’s (NCRTC) 82.5-kilometre Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS line. This is the first in India to adopt the European Train Control System (ETCS) hybrid Level 2 signalling system. Alstom delivers first semi high-speed train for NCRT’s RRTS project © Alstom Alstom was awarded
Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 6, 20220 It’s all about the rail industry. Railtex / Infrarail opens its doors next week. Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May 2022 at Olympia London. The show will bring together the entire railway supply sector to discuss, promote and support the
Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 British Steel: Scunthorpe Rail Supports Llangollen Heritage Railway Extension One of North Wales’ premier tourist attractions is about to get bigger – and better! – thanks to Scunthorpe-made rail. March saw the delivery of 56E1 flat-bottom rail to Carrog station on the Llangollen Railway, enabling repairs to the heritage line so it
UK: Great Northern Passengers to Benefit from New Digital Signalling System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 4, 20220 A new digital signalling system was commissioned over the bank holiday weekend on Great Northern’s route into the City of London. Northern City Line signalling commissioning © Network Rail Part of the UK Government-funded East Coast Digital Programme, and a continuation of work undertaken last year and earlier this spring, passengers to Moorgate
An Insight into the RIA Innovation Conference 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 3, 20220 Earlier this week, this year’s RIA Innovation Conference was held in Nottingham, with the rail industry coming out in force for the hotly anticipated event. After two years of online and hybrid events, it was a fantastic opportunity for 3Squared to meet with friends and colleagues from across the industry. Representing 3Squared at
Railway metal thefts in Yorkshire have cost �280k Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 28, 20220 Network Rail has revealed that thefts of signalling cables, other electric wires and metal equipment from the railway in South Yorkshire, including areas such as Rotherham, Sheffield and Aldwarke, have cost taxpayers over £280,000 since April 2021. Trains have been delayed by a total of 89 hours over the last year,
More than 500 rail projects planned for Bank Holiday weekend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Network Rail is investing £70 million on 550 projects to upgrade the railway over the May Bank Holiday weekend, but is urging passengers on some routes to travel on either side of the weekend if they can. About 95 per cent of the railway will not be affected by engineering
Strong Digital Technologies for a Unified European Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 The ERA helps overcome challenges by applying digital technology for passengers and freight to achieve a unified European rail network. Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the European Union Agency for Railways, highlights the important contribution digital technology can bring to the achievement of a more sustainable European rail system; the ERA
Bid to reduce costs of signalling systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road is working with Network Rail to encourage greater competition among suppliers of signalling equipment and so reduce costs. The ORR carried out a study of the market, which is worth £800-900 million a year, and published its recommendations in November 2021. Network Rail has
ORR and Network Rail Work to Increase Signalling Market Competition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) are working together to increase competitiveness and lower costs in the UK’s railway signalling market. This is currently valued at 800-900 million GBP (958-1,077m euros | 1,046-1,176m USD) per year. Glasgow central signals © ORR Last November the ORR published a study on the
Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 ONxpress Transportation Partners – a consortium made up of Alstom, Aecon Group, Deutsche Bahn International Operations and FCC Construcción – has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project. GO Expansion will transform the GO rail network from a commuter service into an all-day rapid system. ©
South Africa: Siemens Mobility Completes Germiston Resignalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20220 Work to resignal Germiston station complex, one of the busiest railway junctions in Africa, has now been completed by Siemens Mobility, marking the end of a major three-year project. Gauteng rail corridors future-proofed as Siemens Mobility completes massive Germiston resignalling project © Siemens Mobility This work is part of the wider Gauteng Resignalling
On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 On track: Rail supply sector to meet at Railtex / Infrarail 2022, setting out the roadmap for progress. Following last year’s successful return from the pandemic, it’s now full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail, the number one showcase for railway technology and infrastructure in the UK.
Siemens Mobility Awarded São Paulo Metro Signalling and Electrification Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20220 Siemens Mobility has been chosen to upgrade and modernise São Paulo’s metro network, helping enhance operations and improve sustainability. Siemens Mobility and ViaMobilidade to Modernize Commuter Rail Lines in São Paulo, Brazil © Siemens Mobility The rail company has been awarded two contracts by ViaMobilidade Linhas 8 e 9 – part of Brazilian
UK: Lack of Government Updates Causing Project Uncertainty Warns RIA Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20220 It has now been over 900 days since the UK government published its Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) and a lack of updates is causing uncertainty around upcoming rail upgrades says the Railway Industry Association (RIA). The topic of an RNEP update was last discussed in Parliament in February, when Rail
RIA warns of ‘struggling’ rail suppliers as doubts continue Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20220 The continuing postponement of the government’s plans to improve the railways is causing problems for the rail supply industry and could lead to increases in project costs, according to the Railway Industry Association. It is now almost two and a half years since the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline was last
Sweden’s National Rail Operator Orders 25 High-Speed Trains from Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20220 Alstom has signed an agreement with Sweden’s national rail operator SJ to supply 25 Zefiro Express electric high-speed trains. The contract, valued at approximately 650 million euros (708.95m USD), includes an option for 15 additional trains. The new trains will effectively be Sweden’s fastest ever, capable of operating at maximum speeds of
Train operators urge Easter travellers to check journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20220 Easter will be a busy few days for thousands of Network Rail staff, as they prepare to carry out work at 530 sites around the country. £83 million is being invested in upgrading and renewing the railway in many places, but Network Rail said less than 5 per cent of
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 1, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1900s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
Frauscher India Provides Insights into Its Production Site Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20220 Frauscher India Provides Insights into the Production Site and Its Developments over the Last Years India has one of the largest railway systems in the world with an estimated route length of over 67,956 kms moving 23 million passengers and transporting more than one billion metric tons of freight daily. By
Alstom Awarded Phase 5 London Victoria Re-Signalling Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20220 Network Rail has awarded Alstom the contract to deliver Phase 5 of the London Victoria Re-signalling Programme. This is a four-year package of upgrades to modernise track and signalling going into London Victoria station. Current infrastructure dates back to the 1980s. Victoria Station, London This contract, valued at 69 million GBP (81.47m euros
Asia Pacific Rail Returns to Thailand in May 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 Asia’s leading rail exhibition and conference, Asia Pacific Rail, returns as an in-person event in May 2022 in Thailand. With 79,000+ kilometres of rail projects either planned or under construction, Asia is the most exciting rail market in the world. Over the last 23 years, Asia Pacific Rail has brought together more
Alstom Signs Contract for First Passenger Trains in Romania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract worth roughly 270 million euros (295.78m USD) with the Romanian Railway Reform Authority (ARF) to deliver 20 Coradia Stream electric inter-regional trains. Coradia Stream electric inter-regional train © Alstom These will be the first passenger trains Alstom has manufactured for operation in Romania, having spent 30 years providing
Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20220 Ricardo Performs Assessment of Safety Technology for China’s Latest Maglev System Ricardo will soon complete its Independent Safety Assessment of a signalling technology for a new Maglev system in China’s Hunan Province. The Phoenix Maglev Cultural Tourism Project will connect the ancient city of Fenghuang, a renowned tourist location, to China’s high-speed
Australia: Regionerate Rail Named Preferred Bidder for Gowrie-Kagaru Section of Inland Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20220 The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has appointed Regionerate Rail as preferred bidder for the development of the Gowrie to Kagaru section of Inland Rail. Inland Rail is a 1,700 kilometre rail line that will link Brisbane in Queensland with Melbourne in Victoria. The Great Dividing Range, Australia. Regionerate Rail is a consortium
Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Assessment Body (AsBo) for the transformation of Copenhagen’s S-Bane railway into a fully automated system. DSB, the future operator of the S-Bane, requires the support of an independent AsBo to ensure that the processes used
Turkey: High Speed Electric Rail Line Funding Guaranteed by UK Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20220 The UK government is helping finance a new 503-kilometre, high-speed electric railway line in Turkey that will connect the capital, Ankara, with the port city of Izmir. High speed train travelling in Polatli, Ankara, Turkey © Shutterstock This project forms part of Turkey’s plan to transform high-speed rail in the country. When complete,
Stadler Annual Report Highlights Record-Breaking Results Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20220 Stadler has shared the findings of its 2021 annual report, detailing historic revenue and order figures. In 2021 the rail manufacturer received its biggest-ever order intake totaling 5.6 billion CHF (5.42bn euros | 5.96bn USD). This is up from 4.3bn CHF (4.16bn euros | 4.58bn USD) in 2020 and beating the previous
Greece: Alstom Joint Venture Wins Digital Signalling Contract for Thessaloniki-Idomeni Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20220 An Alstom / Avax joint venture has signed a signalling contract with Ergose, a subsidiary of the Greek national railway company OSE, to modernise the Thessaloniki-Idomeni mainline section in Greece. This line is part of the Pan-European Corridor X, connecting Thessaloniki to Budapest and passing through Northern Macedonia, Serbia and Hungary.
Alstom Signs Rolling Stock and Signalling Contract in Chile Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20220 Alstom has signed a contract to provide its Urbalis signalling system, 37 Metropolis trains and 20 years of maintenance services in Chile. The new rolling stock and CBTC signalling system will improve capacity on the planned Line 7 on Santiago’s Metro. The contract is worth in the region of 355 million
Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Ceit Sign ERTMS Framework Contract with Italian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20220 Hitachi Rail, Alstom and Ceit have together been awarded the tender by FS Italiane to work as a temporary grouping to design and implement ERTMS in four Italian regions. The four regions in question are Sicily, Lazio, Abruzzio and Umbria. This tender is the first stage of technological projects financed by
RMT urges rail summit in wake of Carmont report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20220 The RMT has called for an urgent rail safety summit involving the UK and Scottish governments, the rail unions, Network Rail, the rail infrastructure companies and train operators, following the publication of the RAIB's final report into the fatal derailment at Carmont in north east Scotland in August 2020. RMT
UK: Network Rail Works with Alstom on Portsmouth Direct Upgrade Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 9, 20220 Network Rail has awarded Alstom a 49 million GBP (58.98m euros | 64.23 USD) signalling, infrastructure and control technology contract as part of its Portsmouth Direct upgrade project. This project forms part of the Major Signalling Framework Agreement (MSFA) for the Southern Region that Alstom won in 2020. The London Waterloo to
Alstom Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement Worth One Billion Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20220 Alstom signs billion-euro strategic co-operation agreement with KUKE to increase export projects in Poland. Alstom has signed a partnership agreement with Polish export credit agency KUKE worth one billion euros. The French rolling stock manufacturer has done this to facilitate contract executions and secure financing for buyers for international market tenders. Sławomir
ScotRail reprieves ticket offices for at least two years Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20220 Proposals to close three ScotRail ticket offices have been postponed following a Transport Focus survey, and some of the reductions in opening hours at other offices have been modified. ScotRail was planning to close the offices at Cartsdyke, Clydebank and Woodhall, but they will now stay open for at least
UK: Network Rail Enlists Sniffer Dogs in Crackdown on Metal Theft Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Network Rail has introduced specially trained sniffer dogs to track down metal thieves. Ronnie detecting some marked metal © Network Rail These criminals steal cables and materials from the railway, causing major delays to both passenger and freight services. Figures from Network Rail show that since 2017 there have been 333 incidents of serious
Turkey: Alstom to Install CBTC Signalling System on Istanbul’s UAG Metro Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Alstom has signed a new contract to install a complete driverless communications-based train control (CBTC) signalling system and electromechanical infrastructure in Istanbul, Turkey. Alstom wins another signalling project in Turkey © Alstom This is the third such project Alstom is working on in Turkey. The manufacturer is also currently carrying out signalling works for
UK: Transpennine Route Upgrade Work Continues in Manchester Area Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Network Rail is continuing major railway upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). Engineers carrying out major rail upgrades between Manchester and Stalybridge © Network Rail This section of the upgrade project will support faster, more frequent trains between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield. Over the
UK: Network Rail Chooses Alstom for Major Cambridge Re-Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a 130 million GBP ( 155.83m euros | 176.56m USD) contract as part of Network Rail’s Cambridge re-signalling project. Major rail contract for Cambridge re-signalling awarded to Alstom © Network Rail This is the largest single contract to be awarded by Network Rail under the Major Signalling Framework Agreement
Striking rail cleaners protest outside Parliament Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Train and station cleaners employed by contractors Churchill on Govia Thameslink Railway, Southeastern, Eurostar and HS1 are staging a 24-hour strike today in a dispute over pay. They will also be demonstrating by holding a rally opposite New Palace Yard in Westminster at 10.45. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said:
RAIB Publishes Interim Report on Salisbury Tunnel Junction Collision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20220 The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its interim report into the collision between a GWR train and an SWR train at Salisbury Tunnel Junction that occurred on 31 October 2021. Weather Conditions On the day of the collision, there were strong winds and heavy rain in the Salisbury area. ~
LTA Singapore Expanding Capacity of Sengkang-Punggol LRT System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 18, 20220 The Land Transport Authority (LTA) Singapore has chosen Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to enhance the capacity of the automated guideway transit (AGT) system used on the Sengkang-Punggol light rapid transit (LRT) lines. Sengkang-Punggol LRT Singapore © Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) The Sengkang-Punggol LRT system connects two stations on Singapore’s mass rapid transit (MRT) North East
Hitachi Rail Chosen to Digitalise Infranord Maintenance Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Infranord has chosen Hitachi Rail to design, build, install, test and commission on-board digital signalling systems for its yellow maintenance trains. Hitachi Rail to digitise Infranord’s yellow maintenance trains with on-board signalling system © Hitachi Rail Known as Tb locos, the two vehicles are used to maintain the rail network even during the
Italy: Alstom Chosen to Improve Abruzzo’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 15, 20220 Alstom has signed two contracts with Divisione Ferroviaria TUA worth a total of 33 million euros. (37.33m USD). These will support improvements to the rail network in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Coradia Pop in commercial service in Italy © Alstom The first contract is for the supply of three regional Coradia Stream Pop
Alstom Completes Azerbaijan Railways Locomotive Order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20220 Alstom has delivered the fortieth and final Prima T8 AZ8A heavy freight locomotive to Azerbaijan Railways. Alstom celebrates the delivery of the 40th Prima T8 AZ8A heavy freight locomotive under the contract to Azerbaijan Railways © Alstom This completes a 288 million euro (330.31 USD) order made by Azerbaijan Railways in 2014 for
Italy: Alstom Awarded Line 1 Turin Metro Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 8, 20220 Alstom has won the contract to supply line 1 of the Turin Metro with its latest-generation fully driverless train-to-train CBTC system. This will help improve capacity on the line. Alstom to supply new signalling system and additional trains for line 1 of Turin Metro © Alstom The turnkey contract with Infra.To, valued at 156
Hitachi Rail Adapts Digital Interlocking Technology to Meet German Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 7, 20220 Hitachi Rail has successfully adapted its digital interlocking product to meet German specifications and standards. This enables the company to enter Germany’s interlocking market. Hitachi Rail’s digital interlocking passes major milestone for Germany’s Fast-Track Programme © Hitachi Functional and operational tests were carried out at Hitachi’s laboratory in Munich and witnessed by Deutsche Bahn
UK: Weekend Work Begins as East Coast Digital Programme Ramps Up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 3, 20220 Weekend work will take place during February and March as part of the East Coast Digital Programme. Signalling the future – Passengers urged to plan ahead as East Coast Digital Programme ramps up © Network Rail This will include the installation and testing of new signalling equipment on the Northern City Line. In the
TfL faces annual shortfall of �1.5bn Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 THE number of passengers using Transport for London services would have returned to 82 per cent of pre-pandemic levels by the spring if the Omicron variant had not caused new restrictions to be imposed, according to TfL, which said other problems it faces are ‘soaring inflation’ and rising energy prices. TfL’s
CBTC Upgrade Work on Copenhagen S-Train’s Central Artery Now Complete Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 Siemens Mobility has completed signalling upgrade work to the Copenhagen S-train network’s central artery. Siemens Mobility has completed signalling upgrade work to Copenhagen S-train network’s central artery. The 10-kilometre double track section, which covers seven stations between Nordhavn and Carlsberg / Sydhavn via Copenhagen Central Station, is now in operation with the
Belgium: Alstom to Supply Up to 50 Electric Traxx Locomotives to SNCB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20220 Alstom has been chosen to supply up to 50 of its third-generation electric Traxx locomotives to Belgium’s Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges (SNCB). Traxx locomotives for SNCB © Alstom The locomotives will be used for domestic and international passenger services on electrified – and on occasion high-speed – networks across Belgium, the Netherlands,
HS2 Shares Rail System Technical Specifications to Support Work Pipeline Visibility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 HS2 has signed up to the Rail Supply Group’s (RSG) Work Pipeline Visibility Charter and has begun to share the technical specifications of all its rail systems packages publicly. HS2 train © Hitachi Rail This follows on from research commissioned by the RSG, which found that improving work pipeline visibility was the number
Road to Rail: Energy-Efficient Metro System for Growing City Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 26, 20220 Road to Rail: Energy-Efficient Metro System for the World’s Fastest-Growing City KfW providing around EUR 440 million to assist Indian city of Surat with environmentally and climate-friendly urban developmentImprovements in economic development and the population’s living standardsEasy access to the metro: expanding pedestrian and cycle paths around stations Road to Rail: Energy-Efficient
France: Hitachi Rail’s RATP Maintenance Contract Renewed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20220 Paris Metro operator RATP has renewed its maintenance contract with Hitachi Rail. RATP renews Hitachi Rail’s contract for the maintenance of Paris’ Metro and tramway networks © Hitachi Rail This is the continuation of a long-term partnership between the two organisations, which have worked together since 1913. This latest contract is worth 33 million
Alstom Reviews Growth One Year on from Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20220 On the run up to the first anniversary of its acquisition of Bombardier Transportation, Alstom has released the details of its orders and sales for the first nine months of the financial year 2021/22. During this period, orders for services, signalling and systems reached 49 percent of the total order intake. Alstom
First Phase of Elizabeth Line Trial Operations Comes to a Successful End Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 As the first phase of the Elizabeth line trial operations comes to an end, passenger services are likely to begin during the first half of 2022. Operations will start with 12 trains an hour on the central section of the railway from Paddington to Abbey Wood. New Elizabeth line Class 345 train
New station proposed for National Arboretum Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20220 IT has been revealed that a new station is being proposed at Alrewas between Lichfield Trent Valley high level and Wichnor Junction, on the line linking Tamworth and Burton-on-Trent. The original station serving the village of Alrewas was closed in 1965, although the line remained open. A new Alrewas station would
Rail Baltica Control-Command and Signalling Contract Signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 On 18 January 2022 the RB Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS and an international consortium comprising SYSTRA, ITALFERR (Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane Group) and EGIS signed an agreement relating to the infrastructure project’s control-command and signalling component. The international consortium will provide engineering and project management services for the preparation,
Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 Rail Innovation Timeline – 1800s Viper Innovations’ CableGuardian system is one of the latest in a long line of achievements in railway technology targeted at improving the safety of the railway for the public and workforce and increasing the efficient operation of the railway-at-large. To celebrate these past innovations and all
Elizabeth Line set to open by June, says TfL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20220 THE first section of the Elizabeth Line is expected to open during the first six months of this year, said Transport for London. At first trains will run between Paddington and Abbey Wood, and no opening date has yet been given for the other sections to Shenfield, Heathrow and Reading,
The Power of Synergies to Modernise the Railway Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 17, 20220 An interesting talk with Mr Francois Davenne, UIC General Director, who discusses future opportunities for the railway sector, taking into account the important investments and new attitudes towards this means of transportation. In the first excerpt of a long interview, he reveals his point of view on how various different initiatives
Alstom Wins Norway’s Largest Rail Procurement Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework agreement to provide up to 200 Coradia Nordic trains to Norske Tog. Alstom wins landmark contract to deliver up to 200 regional trains in Norway © Alstom This is the largest rail procurement contract in Norway’s history and is valued at more than 1.8 billion euros (2.04bn USD). Alstom
Network Rail Completes Christmas Break Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20220 Once again, the Christmas break has been a busy time for Network Rail engineers working on upgrading Britain’s rail network. Wales & Western Region This December, Network Rail completed 22 million GBP worth of essential upgrades in its Wales & Western region / Western route – between London Paddington and Penzance. The track
Sydney L2 CBD and South East Light Rail Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 The ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, consisting of Alstom, Transdev, Acciona and Capella, provided the integrated light rail system, including the design, delivery and commissioning of 60 33m Alstom Citadis X05 light rail vehicles; the power supply equipment including APS – 2km of ground-based power supply – HESOP, signalling, communications, and
Industry Insider Week 50 · 11 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 Doha’s Metro Network Now Complete | Infrastructure On 10 December Qatar’s capital, Doha, saw the opening of its green line and the second section of its red line, completing the city’s metro network which has already seen the running of the first section of the red line and the gold line.
Network Rail Approve Bender UK’s RS4 System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 Network Rail has approved Bender UK’s next-generation RS4 Rail Signalling Power Protection system that delivers increased sensitivity for first earth fault location and enables compliance with Network Rail’s Insulation Monitoring and Fault Location requirements. The new RS4 employs tried and trusted Bender technology to deliver the multiple-tier smart cable insulation monitoring.
Northern fallout continues after cancellations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20190 CRITICISM of problems with performance on Northern is continuing after the introduction of new timetables on Sunday, when 38 early morning services were reported cancelled. There are more cancellations and delays today, some of which are being caused by a derailment in Ardwick depot, which has trapped several trains. Northern
Mystery signalling faults are disrupting Greater Anglia services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20190 DISRUPTION of Greater Anglia services being worked by the new Stadler trains appears to be caused by signalling problems, but an investigation by Greater Anglia and Network Rail has so far failed to find the cause. Services on several rural and regional lines in East Anglia have been disrupted over the
Consortium of Bombardier JVs Awarded Beijing Airport Automated People Mover Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20190 A consortium of two of Bombardier Transportation’s joint ventures in China has won a contract to supply the rolling stock, services and signalling for the automated people mover (APM) system at Beijing Capital International Airport. The two Bombardier joint ventures involved in the consortium are, firstly, CRRC Puzhen Bombardier Transportation Systems
Bender UK Awarded Best Customer Service Excellence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20190 Bender UK collected the award for Best Customer Service Excellence at the in-Cumbria 2019 Business Awards, which recognises the county’s best companies. Judges looked for a company that exceeded customer expectations across the business by providing the very highest level of customer service by having: A clear, well-implemented customer care policy Evidence of
Check before you travel: 20,000 staff to work on 380 rail projects over Christmas Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 10, 20190 Passengers “will benefit from a better, more reliable railway in 2020” according to Network Rail – thanks to upgrades taking place over Christmas and New Year. The work in the North West and Central region – which runs from Euston and Marylebone in London, to Scotland via the West Midlands and
New Era for Frauscher Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20190 Frauscher has transferred its Fibre Optic Sensing (FOS) activities to a separate company – and relaunched the entire corporate brand. The transformation from a signalling technology company into two tech-companies becomes clearly visible: Frauscher and Sensonic have a clear focus on their core competencies and are ready for the future. Company
End in sight for Sussex signalboxes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20190 NEWHAVEN Harbour signalbox is one of three due to close at the end of November as part of the resignalling of the Lewes to Seaford branch (the others being Newhaven Town and Lewes ‘B’). New signalling has been installed and will be commissioned during a four-day line closure, with trains
Alstom to Supply 31 Regional Trains to Lombardy Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 Coradia Stream Train Design The cars are designed for both short and medium-length journeys. For example, there are plenty of seats for passengers on regional and inter-regional journeys. Then there are single seats and vestibules, which are ideal for shorter journeys, such as suburban trips. The seats will all come with
Zonegreen Celebrates Second Australian Install Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 3, 20190 The reputation of rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is on the up down under, after its technology was chosen to protect workers at a second high-tech train maintenance facility. Australia’s Downer Group specified the Sheffield-based firm’s safety system for a new build depot in Melbourne, being constructed as part of the State
Bombardier: “Rail Will Play an Important Role in Solving Australia’s Mobility Needs” Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 25, 20190 RN: “What will you be focusing on at AusRAIL?” Wendy McMillan, President, Southeast Asia and Australia Region: “We are proud to present Bombardier’s latest innovations for sustainable mobility at the AusRail Rail Conference and Exhibition 2019. Wendy McMillan “We will discuss with customers, operators and government officials; our complete value chain of
22 November: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 22, 20190 Labour would extend HS2 to Scotland LABOUR has revealed radical plans for the railways in its election manifesto. Franchises could be allowed to expire over time, which would avoid claims for breach of contract from the operators, but at the heart of the plans is a new ‘publicly owned rail company’,
Industry Insider Week 46 · 14 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20190 Alstom to Supply 19 Coradia Trains to Baden-Württemberg | Rolling Stock DB Regio, Deutsche Bahn’s regional operator, has ordered 19 EMUs from Alstom, type Coradia Continental. The trains will gradually enter service from December 2022 onwards, in a contract worth 120 million euros. Once delivered, the trains will become the property
Spain: Recoletos Tunnel Project Completed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20190 In just five months Alstom has completed the signalling upgrade works in the Recoletos Tunnel in Madrid. The project included modernising the signalling and protection systems, and installing new fixed communications systems. While Alstom was delivering its part of the project, it also had to co-ordinate with other contractors on site
First Test Tram on Manchester’s Trafford Park Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20190 “Last week we poured the final bit of concrete, all but marking the end of construction, and this week we’ve undertaken the first tram testing. “This is another significant moment on our journey towards completion, as our focus now turns to the safety critical signalling systems and driver training. “We’ve still got
Next government will be urged to commit to railway improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20190 THE Railway Industry Association has unveiled its own manifesto, with less than a month to go before the General Election. The suppliers’ trade group has set out the main tasks which face the industry over the next 30 years, with the aim of developing a ‘long-term, sustainable rail industry’. RIA is calling
Guide to Network Rail’s routes and regions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20190 Network Rail’s new geographic regions, established in June, takes on accountability for the delivery of all projects within their borders, including track and signalling. This is the second phase of the company’s transformation into a customer and passenger focussed business. Andrew Haines, chief executive said: “Network Rail’s drive to be more customer and
Industry Insider Week 45 · 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 Serbian State Railway Company Gets €100m Rolling Stock Loan from EBRD | Rolling Stock The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development says it is loaning 100 million euros to Serbia’s state railway company Srbija Voz for the purchase of up to 18 new trains. These will be four-car regional passenger trains
Elizabeth Line trains will not run through to suburbs at first Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 CROSSRAIL will not provide through trains under London linking the east and west suburbs at first, although the predicted costs of the project are set to rise again by as much as £650 million to more than £18 billion. The phased opening, now set to occur in 2021, will mean initial
Elizabeth Line delays will affect suburban links too Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 Updated 12 November THE predicted costs of Crossrail are set to rise again by as much as £650 million to more than £18 billion. Phased openings, now set to begin in 2021, will mean initial Elizabeth Line services to Shenfield will start from Liverpool Street main line, and Reading and Heathrow services
Crossrail Central Section Will Not Open in 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20190 “The two critical paths for the project remain software development for the signalling and train systems, and the complex assurance and handover process for the railway; both involve safety certification for the Elizabeth line. These must be done to the highest quality standards to ensure reliability of the railway from
Crossrail: Line will not open until 2021 as costs rise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20190 Photo: Crossrail Crossrail will not open next year and its cost has increased by up to £650 million, the firm building London’s new east-west railway has admitted. Mark Wild, chief executive of Crossrail Ltd, insisted services would begin “as soon as practically possible in 2021”. He revealed the bill for the scheme
Frauscher Sensor Technology India Private Limited at IREE 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20190 Frauscher Sensor Technology India Private Limited participated in the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) for the first time from 22 – 24 October 2019 in Aerocity, New Delhi. Along with being an exhibitor at IREE, Frauscher also was a sponsor for International Rail Conference (IRC). IRC was held at the
CAF Wins Signalling Contract in Uruguay Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 7, 20190 CAF Signalling has expanded its international operations, winning a customer in Uruguay. The company recently obtained the contract for the Ferrocarril Central project. The whole project value is close to 50 million euros, with CAF Signalling’s share lying at 30 million euros. Communications and Signalling Systems The Construction Consortium Ferrocarril Central, which
Alstom Reveals Model for the Aqua Line in Mumbai metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 6, 20190 Rolling Stock Design Alstom says the design for the metro trains for Mumbai’s Aqua Line came from the city’s positive energy and architecture. The theme reflects how Mumbai has changed and grown over the years. The city’s architecture is a melting pot of styles from all over the world. With the exterior
Alstom and FS Italiane Reconfirm Partnership with University of Bologna Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20190 Topics will cover in-depth analyses about railway infrastructure, line maintenance and control, communications systems, signalling systems, and integrated mobility in urban systems. There will also be workshops and site visits to production facilities. Students enrolling in the course will also have the chance to take up a training course for
Germany’s First Digital Signal Box for Long-Distance Services Begins Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20190 Digital signal boxes are the latest generation of signal boxes. Signal orders are transmitted digitally via powerful fibre-glass cables to tracks, points and signals. Today’s infrastructure, with more than 2,600 conventional signal boxes, 67,000 points and 160,000 signals, requires 400,000 kilometres of copper cables. Digital signal boxes create modern and
Alstom Celebrates Hanoi Metro Contract Milestone metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 29, 20190 The Existing Contract from 2017 In the original 2017 contract between Hanoi and Alstom, the two parties agreed that Alstom, together with its consortium partners, would provide an integrated metro system for the Hanoi Metro Line 3. This line has 12 stations and is 12.5km long. Around 23,900 people are expected
Historic signal cabin closed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20190 A SIGNAL cabin in use at London Underground’s (LU) Edgware Road station since 1926 closed for good on August 31 when it was replaced by a new signalling system. An extension to the Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) signalling, which is being rolled out across all of the sub-surface lines, meant the
Bombardier Celebrates 25 Years of APMs in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20190 Fraport – Frankfurt Airport – was the first German customer to choose Bombardier’s driverless system. It features Bombardier’s Cityflo 550 signalling system. Other airports that use Bombardier’s people mover systems include London, Rome, Madrid, Phoenix, Dubai and Tampa. source= https://railway-news.com/bombardier-celebrates-25-years-of-apms-in-germany/
Expansion work at Leeds station this weekend Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20190 Northern multiple units await their next duties in the former parcels platforms at Leeds, which are currently being modified to create an additional platform (platform 0). NETWORK RAIL The next major stage of expansion work at Leeds station will take place on October 26-27, when services will be reduced to accommodate
ECML deserted for Bank Holiday engineering work Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20190 STARK warnings to passengers about avoiding the East Coast Main Line (ECML) over the August Bank Holiday weekend appear to have done their job as Network Rail completed major work as planned at several locations. On August 24 and 25, engineers worked around the clock to complete the renewal of signalling
Rail Baltica Announces Notified Body Tender Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20190 “Involvement of NoBo at an early stage of the project is an important step to ensure that Rail Baltica infrastructure, energy, control-command and signalling subsystems will be interoperable, function safely and uninterrupted. As an independent and accredited organisation, NoBo will provide a conformity assessment against the relevant requirements of the
HS2 ‘will not solve the problems facing rail travellers today’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 9, 20190 “HS2 should be scrapped”, say a free market think tank. Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire HS2 should be scrapped in favour of upgrading existing rail routes and building new rail links between mainlines, according to a free market think tank. A report by the Adam Smith Institute argues that alternatives to the
Railway Accidents: Lamentable Failures Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 8, 20190 Thirty-one people lost their lives on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, when a Thames Trains Class 165 ‘Turbo’ collided with a First Great Western InterCity125 at a combined speed of 130mph at Ladbroke Grove, two miles from London Paddington. Fraser Pithie looks back 20 years to one of Britain’s worst post-Privatisation