Who Could Operate California’s High-Speed Trains? Keolis and SNCF Outline Their Role Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20260 As California explores new delivery models for its high-speed rail network, two of Europe’s largest rail operators have provided further detail on the role they could play in shaping the future operation of the system. Keolis and SNCF Voyageurs have confirmed they will provide operations and maintenance (O&M) expertise as part
TGV-M Receives ERA Market Authorisation Ahead of Passenger Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 29, 20260 The new TGV-M high-speed train has received market authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA), clearing one of the final regulatory stages before entering commercial service in France later this year. The approval confirms that the train complies with European safety and interoperability standards following an assessment process involving
Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Explore Direct Rail Link Between London and Switzerland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 Eurostar, SBB and SNCF Voyageurs have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the introduction of direct rail services between London and Switzerland. The agreement marks the latest step in discussions over a potential cross-border route linking the UK with Swiss cities including Zurich, Geneva and Basel. The project remains
France: Alstom Commissions First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System in Montbard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20260 Alstom has announced the successful commission of the new-generation ARGOS computerised interlocking system at a site in Montbard, near Dijon, France. This first deployment has been carried out in collaboration with SNCF Réseau, and represents a major shift in signalling systems towards more digital, integrated and industrially scalable solutions. Both companies have
Alstom to Provide 15 Additional Avelia Horizon Trains to SNCF Voyageurs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 19, 20260 SNCF Voyageurs’ Board of Directors has approved an additional order for a set of 15 new-generation Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains (known in France as TGV) from Alstom. The order is worth 600 million EUR, with deliveries expected to commence in 2029. The trains are expected to be delivered starting in 2029 ©
Alstom and SNCF Voyageurs Provide TGV-M Project Update for 2026 Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 11, 20250 Alstom, together with SNCF Voyageurs, has sent the TGV-M for official approval to the European Railways Agency. This marks the project’s transition into the final phase of regulatory approval. The TGV-M, a next-generation high-speed train, is scheduled for entry into service on 1 July 2026. Alstom has confirmed that its teams
SYSTRA to Support New High-Speed Rail Line in South-West France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20250 SYSTRA France has been appointed by SNCF Réseau to provide general and technical project management assistance for the New South-West Line (Ligne Nouvelle Sud-Ouest, LNSO), a major high-speed rail development linking Bordeaux with Toulouse and Dax. Awarded by the GPSO Agency, the nine-year contract will see SYSTRA involved in all phases
Stadler Delivers First Train for Mont Blanc Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Stadler has completed the delivery of the first of seven metre-gauge trains for Transports de Martigny et Règions (TMR) and the French state railway, SNCF. The units, which were assembled in Bussnang, Thurgau, are set to be introduced into passenger service on the Mont Blanc Express route between Martigny (CH) and
First ARGOS Digital Interlocking System Commissioned in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20250 The first ARGOS Digital Interlocking System has been officially commissioned on SNCF Réseau’s French national rail network by the HR/EQUANS/SNIC consortium, led by Hitachi Rail. This milestone marks the beginning of a broader roll-out under the ARGOS programme, initiated by SNCF Réseau to upgrade and digitalise its signalling infrastructure. Hitachi Rail Consortium
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
Alstom Delivers First Five Léman Express Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 SNCF has received the first five Coradia Polyvalent Léman Express trains from Alstom. Delivered to the SNCF Technicentre in Annemasse, these trains will operate on the CEVA railway line between France and Switzerland around the south of Lake Geneva. Alstom says it will start delivering five trains a month between
From the archive: Last of the Giants – SNCF CC72000 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Late August saw the final regular workings of France’s most powerful diesel locomotives. Ben Jones looks back at their varied career. AFTER the devastation of the Second World War, the railways of France recovered quickly during the 1950s. Electrification was a priority, with most of the major routes
Rail sawing and drilling machine installed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 FRANCE: Geismar has supplied an automated carbide rail sawing and drilling machine for SNCF’s rail centre of excellence at Saulon in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, the only workshop in France with a production line dedicated to short rails. The machine can be used to undertake precise cutting and drilling operations on rails between 3
New pressure on DfT after franchise competition was cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 TWO frustrated bidders for the South Eastern franchise could be set to join the growing number of companies sueing the Department for Transport over its handling of franchise competitions. The DfT has cancelled the competition for South Eastern, with the bidders down to two, saying it had ‘significant concerns that continuing
5 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20190 High Court refuses to reject claims from frustrated franchise bidders THE HIGH COURT has rejected a government attempt to quash legal challenges from Stagecoach, Virgin and Arriva, which argue that the rejection of four franchise bids in April was unlawful. In each case the reason was the same, because the bidders
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling
Ridership surge prompts SNCF to order more TGVs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 FRANCE: SNCF Mobilités announced an order for 12 double-deck TGVs on July 31 as part of its fleet renewal strategy. Branded TGV Océane by the operator, the Avelia Euroduplex trainsets are to be supplied by Alstom for use on routes between Paris and Metz and Nancy in eastern France, and from
Alstom to Supply 5 Additional Trains to Occitanie Region Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 The French regions of Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée have placed an order for an additional 5 Coradia Polyvalent trains from Alstom. Alstom Coradia Polyvalent train for Régiolis © Alstom The order is worth approximately 30 million euros (27.46 million GBP / 33.45 million USD). The region previously ordered 46 Coradia Polyvalent trains for
Port of Barcelona rail motorway terminal agreed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPAIN: An agreement to build and operate a rail motorway terminal in the Port of Barcelona has been signed by the government of Catalunya and SNCF subsidiary VIIA. The terminal will be open to any operator, offering capacity to accommodate eight trains per day carrying unaccompanied lorry trailers to and from
Avrupa’daki aşırı sıcaklar Fransa’da iki nükleer reaktörü durdurdu haber by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Avrupa kıtasında bu yaz ikinci kez yaşanan sıcak hava dalgası nedeniyle bazı ülkelerde rekor düzeyde sıcaklık görülürken, ekonomi de olumsuz yönde etkilenmeye başladı. Fransız Ulusal Demiryolları Şirketi SNCF, yolculara Perşembe günü olan seyahatlerini erteleme çağrısı yaptı, ülkedeki iki nükleer reaktör soğutulamamaları nedeniyle durduruldu. Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
‘Drone train’ completes first trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 10, 20190 FRANCE: National operator SNCF has successfully tested a remotely-controlled train over a distance of 4 km in the Paris suburbs. Representing a key stage in SNCF’s programme to develop automated operations, the ‘drone train’ ran from Villeneuve-Saint-Georges to Juvisy and was driven from a control centre established at Vigneux-sur-Seine. Describing the test
RENFE seeks to take on the TGV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20190 FRANCE: On July 1, RENFE Operadora confirmed its intention to enter the French high speed passenger market, saying it had lodged the relevant applications with regulator Arafer, safety authority EPSF and infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau. The Spanish national operator would compete with incumbent SNCF on high speed routes initially using a
France: Sqills and SNCF TER Transform Rail Travel for Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 Sqills, along with its partner Wiremind, has been chosen to be the new partner of SNCF TER (Regional rail) to deliver the proven S3 Passenger SaaS solution for reservation. Coupled with the CAYZN revenue management solution, this will provide a new range of services to TER passengers travelling between regional
Virgin Trains open access service to ‘show the rest of the industry how it can be done’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 UK: A partnership of Virgin Group, Stagecoach, SNCF and Alstom has applied to the Office of Rail & Road for permission to operate open access trains between London and Liverpool from May 2021, which it says would be ‘the UK’s most advanced and customer-focused’ rail service. The announcement on June 11
Virgin TrainS to make open access bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 FOLLOWING the shock announcement Virgin Trains (VT) and its partner Stagecoach had been disqualified from bidding from the West Coast Partnership franchise and were likely to exit railways, VT has surprised everyone by announcing it will make a bid to become an open access operator. Virgin has lodged an application with
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
New Generation of Six-Axle Locomotives on Display at Transport Logistic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 Stadler and companies within the SNCF group are presenting the latest generation of six-axle locomotives at Transport Logistic, which is currently taking place in Munich (4–7 June). VFLI and ITL (two of SNCF’s subsidiaries) and Stadler are presenting projects centring around the new six-axle locomotives. Stadler is manufacturing twelve EURO4001 locomotives
Borne backs early extension of Rhin-Rhône high speed line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 FRANCE: Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne has agreed to ‘look again’ at the timescale for completing the second phase of the LGV Rhin-Rhône high speed line, serving Dijon and Mulhouse. LGV Rhin-Rhône opened with the December 2011 timetable change, covering an initial 140 route-km between Auxonne, east of Dijon, and Petit-Croix, southeast of
Toronto passenger rail enhancement shortlist announced Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 CANADA: Infrastructure Ontario and Greater Toronto transport agency Metrolinx have shortlisted four consortia to bid for the On-Corridor Works contract within the GO Rail Expansion programme, which aims to provide an enhanced and all-day Regional Express Rail passenger service in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area.
Legal action over ‘inappropriate’ risks in new West Coast franchise Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 24, 20190 UK: The West Coast Trains Partnership joint venture of Stagecoach Group (50%), SNCF Holding (30%) and Virgin (20%) confirmed on May 24 that it had begun legal action against the Department for Transport. This follows DfT’s decision to disqualify it from bidding for the West Coast Partnership contract covering the
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Ünlü Orient Ekspres yeniden raylara döndü, seferler tekrar başlayabilir haber by railsistem - Mayıs 17, 20190 1883 ile 1977 yılları arasında Paris-İstanbul seferini yapan ünlü Orient Ekspres’in restore edilen vagonları Paris’teki Doğu Garı’nda (Gare de l’Est) sergileniyor. Fransız demiryolu operatörü SNCF ise ünlü treni tekrar raylara döndürmeyi düşünüyor. Paylaşmak Güzeldir... Facebook üzerinde paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Facebook X'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) X LinkedIn'de paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) LinkedIn WhatsApp'ta paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) WhatsApp Pinterest'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Pinterest Telegram'da paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Telegram Reddit'te paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Reddit Tumblr' da Paylaş (Yeni pencerede açılır) Tumblr Arkadaşınıza e-posta ile bağlantı gönderin (Yeni pencerede açılır) E-posta Daha fazla Yazdır (Yeni pencerede açılır) Yazdır Bunu beğen:Beğen Yükleniyor...
PACA orders electro-diesel multiple-units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 FRANCE: Acting on behalf of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, SNCF Mobilités has awarded Alstom a €32m contract to supply five four-car Coradia Polyvalent electro-diesel multiple-units. The regional units to be delivered between the end of 2020 and early 2021 will have 214 seats with individual reading lights and power sockets, as
SNCF business to invest in start-ups Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20190 FRANCE: SNCF is to establish a subsidiary branded 574 Investments to manage its involvement with technology start-ups. The name refers to the 2007 world rail speed record set by a modified TGV. SNCF has already invested in four funds dedicated to supporting young technology companies, but 574 Investments will be a vehicle
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté orders Alstom EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 10, 20190 FRANCE: Alstom has been awarded a €170m firm order to supply 16 six-car Coradia Polyvalent multiple-units to the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The latest contract announced on May 10 is the first for this six-car electric variant of the Cordia Polyvalent family. The EMUs will have 355 seats, with the ‘inter-city style’ interior
Industry Insider Week 18 – 11 Must Read Rail Stories metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 17 for 29 April–03 May 2019: Infrastructure Panama Metropolis Trainset © Alstom Panama City Metro Line 2 Enters Commercial Service Line 2 of the Panama Metro began commercial operations at 6pm on Thursday, 25
Branson says franchise competitions should be cancelled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20190 VIRGIN founder Sir Richard Branson has called for all outstanding Department for Transport franchise competitions to be scrapped until the recommendations of the Williams Rail Review have been published in the autumn. He has also claimed that four current franchises are ’struggling’. Virgin is one of four companies which have had
London – Bordeaux high speed rail service ‘blueprint’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 EUROPE: A ‘blueprint’ for the operation of direct high speed services to and from London was presented to the Mayor of Bordeaux and the President of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region on April 29. The proposals are being developed jointly by HS1 Ltd, which manages the high speed line between London and the
Direct Rail Link between London and Bordeaux Closer than Ever Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 Plans for a direct rail link between London and Bordeaux, bypassing Paris and avoiding passport checks in the French capital, are progressing well. Once established, it could benefit 1.2 million travellers and bring journey times down to 5 hours by 2022. Eurostar currently operates passenger services between London and continental Europe
Coming up in the May 2019 issue of The RM: Abellio awarded East Midlands franchise – after DfT disqualifies incumbent Stagecoach Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 A decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to award the East Midlands rail franchise to Abellio in the face of the disqualification of incumbent Stagecoach could have far reaching effects on rail franchising. The decision could lead to the Virgin Trains name disappearing, company founder Sir Richard Branson has
SNCF may challenge Chris Grayling in court over pensions row Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 THE rejection of four franchise bids over pension liabilities could lead to a legal challenge from the national French operator SNCF. The Department for Transport announced on 10 April that bids from Stagecoach for East Midlands, South Eastern and West Coast Partnership had been rejected because they had attempted to change
Hauts-de-France starts regional tendering Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 FRANCE: Proposals to tender the operation of regional passenger services in Hauts-de-France from the end of 2022 were unveiled by the regional council on April 23. Following the lead set by Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur last month, the region is planning to open up local rail services to competition in line with domestic
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Stagecoach demands ‘full and transparent explanation’ over pensions ruling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20190 THE decision by the DfT to reject three franchise bids from Stagecoach Group on the grounds that its proposals were ‘non-compliant’ may have triggered a legal battle. Stagecoach was told that its attempts to reduce the risks it would face over staff pensions were unacceptable, and its bids for East Midlands,
RMT threatens strikes and MPs protest as pensions row goes on Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20190 Friday analysis THE rejection of three franchise bids from Stagecoach and another from Arriva over pension provisions has ignited new industrial tensions (writes Sim Harris), with the RMT now threatening national action over what it sees as a risk to the rights of staff. Meanwhile, transport secretary Chris Grayling has come under
Léman Express cross-border EMU unveiled Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 EUROPE: The first completed electric multiple-unit for the future Léman Express cross-border regional passenger service between Genève in Switzerland and destinations in France was unveiled at Alstom’s Reichshoffen factory on April 10. SNCF has ordered 17 EMUs from Alstom’s Coradia Polyvalent family, known as Régiolis by the operator. The order was
Franchises face growing pensions pressure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 THE rejection of three franchise bids involving Stagecoach Group has brought a worsening railway pensions crisis into the open. It may have also deepened the divisions between the Government and franchise-holders. The Department for Transport said Stagecoach had tried to change the rules underlying bids for East Midlands, South Eastern and
Stagecoach disqualified from three franchises in pension dispute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: Stagecoach Group has been disqualified from the Department for Transport’s three current passenger franchise competitions, the company announced on April 10. Incumbent Stagecoach had been shortlisted for the East Midlands franchise, which the DfT announced on April 10 had been won by Abellio, and for the West Coast Partnership contract
SNCF Logistics acquires Railtraxx Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 BELGIUM: SNCF Logistics announced on April 2 that it had acquired freight operator Railtraxx and would merge it with Captrain Belgium. Railtraxx was established in 2009 and runs intermodal trains linking the port of Antwerpen with destinations in western Europe, as well as providing ‘last mile’ terminal services around Antwerpen. Owner Pieter
New lease of life for former TEE coaches in Cuba Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 FRENCH and Cuban railways agreed in mid-2018 to co-operate in renovating workshops at Luyanó and Camagüey in Cuba, and to refurbish the former French Railways (SNCF) Trans-Europ-Express (TEE) ‘Inox-TEE’ stainless steel carriages, which SNCF sold to Cuba in the late-1990s. Chinese-built type DF7G-C No. 52556 shunts carriages from the ‘Tren Especial’
BLS Cargo acquires Crossrail to strengthen north–south corridor Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20190 EUROPE: An agreement for BLS Cargo to acquire 100% of Belgian freight operator Crossrail from Rhenus for an undisclosed price was signed on March 5. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and would be backdated to January 1. Switzerland-based BLS Cargo said it would gain a stronger position on Belgium
Competitive dynamic diluted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20190 COMMENT: Are incumbent state operators expanding their low-cost high speed offer to try and keep new entrants out of a liberalised inter-city market, and how might this fit with European competition policy, asks Nick Kingsley. When is a bargain just too good to be true? When it involves getting from one
SNCF brings forward Ouigo expansion to Toulouse Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20190 FRANCE: Originally envisaged for 2020, Ouigo low-cost high speed services between Paris and Toulouse are now to begin running on July 6. The SNCF subsidiary has announced that ticket sales for its first trains will open on March 26. Ouigo will initially operate one train each way per day, calling at
SBB joins openETCS Foundation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 25, 20190 EUROPE: Swiss Federal Railways has become the 18th member of the openETCS Foundation, which provides a platform to exchange experience and jointly initiate train control and automation projects using open source software and open innovation concepts. Other members include railway operators such as DB, NS and SNCF, plus the UK’s Rail
PACA launches TER tendering process Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 22, 20190 FRANCE: President of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Renaud Muselier has announced the start of tendering for the operation of local rail services from the end of 2022. Speaking in Marseille on February 19, alongside Vice-President for Transport & Intermobility Philippe Tabarot, Muselier said the quality of service being provided to around 100 000 TER
SNCF registers Rielsfera brand for Spanish passenger business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20190 SPAIN: French national passenger operator Voyages SNCF has registered the Rielsfera trademark and appointed a legal practice in Barcelona with a view to establishing a train operating business in Spain. The EU trademark registration for the Rielsfera brand was lodged by SNCF Voyages Développement last November, and is currently listed as
Spain – Luxembourg rail motorway service launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20190 EUROPE: A ‘rail motorway’ service carrying unaccompanied lorry trailers 1 219 km between Barcelona and Luxembourg was launched on February 19. Augmenting the existing Le Boulou – Bettembourg service, it this is the fifth rail motorway route to be launched by SNCF subsidiary VIIA, and the first in Spain. It is operated though