CPK Partners with Adif to Develop Poland’s First High-Speed Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20230 Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Spain’s railway infrastructure manager, Adif to advance the development of a high-speed railway network in Poland. This agreement will leverage Adif’s experience in managing Europe’s longest high-speed network in Spain, which consists of almost 4,000 kilometres of active lines, with
Taking Charge of Decarbonisation at Rail Live! Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 On 29 November, the opening day of Rail Live! showcased some of the ongoing decarbonisation initiatives underway in the rail industry. With the transition to electric power playing a key role in delivering more sustainable rail networks, the event highlighted the positive impact of a range of electrification projects worldwide. For example,
Spain: FCH2RAIL Hydrogen Train Begins Testing on Torralba-Soria Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 Adif, Renfe and CAF have announced that the FCH2RAIL project has begun testing its bi-mode hydrogen demonstrator train on the Torralba-Soria line in Spain. This follows its first successful tests on Spain’s General Interest Railway Network (RFIG), which began in May on the section between Zaragoza and Canfranc. The FCH2RAIL hydrogen demonstrator
Transforming Railway Stations into Strategic Nodes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20230 On 25 October, Global Mobility Call in Madrid hosted a panel discussion about the strategic transformation of railway stations. The panel consisted of Elena Múgica, Head of Projects and Programmes Area at Adif, Jesús Campo, General Director of Business and Commercial Operations at Adif, Fermín Vázquez, Founding Partner of B720, and
Madrid to Modernise Fleet with Plans for 80 New Metro Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 Madrid’s Governing Council has approved the purchase of 80 metro trains to modernise the city’s fleet, increase capacity and improve energy efficiency and passenger experience. This was announced during a meeting to increase the debt of the public company up to EUR 1.378 million. This is necessary in order to support
Spain: CAF MiiRA and Euskotren to Trial Train Wheel Soundproofing Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20230 CAF MiiRA has entered into a strategic collaboration with transport operator, Euskotren to trial wheel soundproofing solutions for trains in Basque Country, Spain. This partnership will seek to implement a solution that would reduce the noise generated by rolling stock to improve the quality of life for nearby residents. Euskotren is the
Renfe Exercises Option to Order 32 Additional Electric Trains from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20230 Renfe is exercising an option to order an additional 32 medium-distance electric trains from CAF. This option is part of a contract awarded to CAF at the end of 2022 for the initial supply of 28 electric trains along with the provision of their relevant parts and maintenance services for
Alstom Reveals Designs for Renfe’s Coradia Stream Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20230 Alstom has revealed the future designs for the 201 Coradia Stream high-capacity trains that it will supply to Renfe in Spain. Renfe initially ordered 152 of these units from Alstom in 2021, followed by an order for an additional 49 in 2022. The future design of the 201 Coradia Stream high-capacity trains
FCH2Rail Project Tests Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train on Spanish Railway Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 The FCH2Rail project has commenced the first test runs of its bi-mode hydrogen train on the Zaragoza-Canfranc line on Spain’s rail network. This project is being carried out by a consortium made up of CAF, DLR, Toyota, Renfe, Adif, CNH2, IP and Stemmann-Technik with a budget of 14 million EUR. It involves
Alstom Presents New Metro Car for Barcelona at UITP Global Public Transport Summit Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20230 Alstom has presented the new Metropolis metro car for local operator, Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona. The event is taking place from 4 to 7 June in Barcelona at the Fira Gran Via Convention Centre. Alstom welcomes the Secretary General of UITP, Mohamed
Spain: Alstom to Develop ERTMS for Adif’s Low-Density Lines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20230 Adif has contracted Alstom to develop a new European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) for low-density lines. The contract is valued at 13.7 million EUR and will include the installation and testing of the system on a pilot line between La Asunción Universidad-Guardo, part of the León-Aranguren metric-gauge line. This R&D&I project will
Renfe Awards CAF Supply of 29 Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20230 Spain: Renfe has awarded CAF a contract for 29 electric trains for Cercanías for EUR 192.7 million. This contract is part of Renfe’s Fleet Renewal Plan, under which the company will make a global investment in excess of EUR 5.5 billion for the purchase and overhaul of 539 new trains and
First New Barcelona Metro Trains Enter Commercial Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 31, 20230 The first new trains for Barcelona Metro’s line 3 have entered commercial service. In total, the manufacturer, Alstom, is supplying 50 new five-car metro trains that will replace the rolling stock on lines 1 and 3. Following the commissioning of the first train on line 3, the other metro trains will
Spain: Málaga Metro Extended to City Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20230 Metro de Málaga has inaugurated its extension of the Málaga Metro to connect the network with the city centre. The 1.7-kilometre extension connects the most populated areas of Málaga with the historic centre and serves two new stations: Guadalmedina and Atarazanas. It is anticipated that this new section will double user demand
CAF to Supply 37 Urbos Trams in Hungary and Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20230 CAF has been awarded two contracts to supply Urbos trams in Budapest, Hungary and Alcalá de Guadaíra in Seville, Spain. These contracts have a combined value of over 100 million EUR. CAF Urbos 3 Tram currently operating in Budapest Budapest CAF will supply 31 units to Budapesti Közlekedési Központ (BKK) for use in the
Spain: Stadler EURO6000 Locomotives Ordered for Algeciras-Zaragoza Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20230 Rail & Truck Strait Union (RTSU), the future operator of the Algeciras-Zaragoza ‘Railway Highway’ in Spain, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Alpha Trains for 7 Stadler EURO6000 locomotives. These electric locomotives will be manufactured at Stadler’s Albuixech plant in Valencia prior to delivery between 2024 and 2025. 7 Stadler EURO6000
Stadler to Supply 16 TRAMLINK Trams in Alicante and Valencia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20230 Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat Valenciana (FGV) has contracted Stadler to supply 16 TRAMLINK low-floor trams for use in Alicante and Valencia, Spain. This order is valued at 84.3 million EUR and also includes an option for up to 12 additional vehicles to be supplied in two batches of six. Stadler will supply
Spain: Renfe Mercancías Deploys New Stadler Electric Locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20230 Renfe Mercancías has completed the first commercial deployment of its new ‘Zero CO2’ electric locomotives, which were manufactured by Stadler for use in Asturias, Spain. Renfe’s freight division will use the new locomotives for ArcelorMittal traffic. The vehicles are 100% electric and will consume energy solely from renewable sources. Renfe has put into
Renfe Begins Testing AVE Trains between Spain and France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 18, 20230 Renfe has commenced on-route testing of its AVE high-speed trains that will operate between Spain and France. This first test run took place on 16 January from Barcelona Sants, stopping in Girona, Figueres Vilafant, Perpignan, Narbonne, Montpellier, Nimes and Valence TGV, before arriving in Lyon. These tests aim to mirror commercial service
Spain: Madrid-Murcia High-Speed Railway Line Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20220 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and King Felipe VI have inaugurated the Madrid-Murcia high-speed railway line. Thanks to an investment of more than 410 million EUR, which includes the installation of advanced signalling technology, AVE journey times between Murcia and Madrid have now been reduced to 2 hours and 45 minutes. Government
Renfe Purchases 97 New Trains for Fleet Renewal Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 Renfe has purchased an additional 97 new Cercanías and Media Distancia trains as part of its train fleet renewal plan. This marks an investment of 858.4 million EUR in new rolling stock. The new Cercanías trains will have a capacity of at least 900 seats each With these contracts, Alstom will supply 49
Renfe Orders 49 Additional Coradia Stream High-Capacity Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20220 Renfe has ordered an additional 49 Coradia Stream high-capacity trains from Alstom. The contract, valued at 370 million EUR (393.48m USD), follows an order for 152 trains made by the Spanish rail company in March 2021. Renderings corresponding to Alstom’s initial proposal This purchase was part of Renfe’s plan to renew and improve
Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20220 Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers. Metallic bridge over the Guarrizas river with plastic sleepers © Adifs Part of Adif’s innovation and sustainability strategy, the trial joins similar initiatives carried out by other railway managers across
Ricardo Rail Gains Designated Body Status for Irelands Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland. As part of the European Interoperability Directive, Member States are required to publish
Justride – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 Happy 10th Birthday Justride! – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation Thinking back to 2012, US President Barack Obama was re-elected for his second term, Queen Elizabeth II was celebrating her Diamond Jubilee and in a basement in London our team was celebrating the very first deployment of our Justride
Spain: Renfe to Order 101 Cercanías and Media Distancia Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20220 Renfe has announced that it will execute the purchase option for 101 additional Cercanías and Media Distancia trains before the end of this year. 69 of these units will be high-capacity Cercanías trains manufactured by Stadler and Alstom, while 32 will be Media Distancia trains manufactured by CAF. Renfe will execute the
Spain: Stadler Presents 4 Trivoltage Electric Locomotives to Renfe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20220 Stadler Valencia has presented four of twelve high-power electric locomotives ordered by Renfe Mercancías for freight operations in Spain. The presentation was made during Isaías Táboas, President of Renfe Operadora’s visit to the Stadler factory in Valencia. Under the contract signed between Renfe and Stadler, four of the twelve high-power multi-system EURO6000,
Cybersecurity for Railway Is a Minimum, Not a Plus Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 6, 20220 If your railway telecoms and signaling infrastructure is a mix of historic existing equipment and new, modern technology, you are not alone! With typical product lifecycles of over 20 years and a planned move from GSM-R to FRMCS from 2026, today’s railways face several challenges when it comes to detecting and
ABB to Power More than 300 Stadler Trains in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Stadler Valencia has contracted ABB to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives in Europe with its traction technologies. These orders are valued at approximately 170 million USD and include ABB’s traction converters and motors. The ABB traction technologies will be used on railway networks across Europe in countries such as
iryo Implements S3 Passenger in Only 12 Months Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20220 Spanish high-speed operator iryo manages to implement S3 Passenger in just 12 months. Iryo selected S3 Passenger for its world renowned rail-centric design and its off-the-shelf product. The new entrant into the Spanish high-speed rail market only needed one year to implement S3 Passenger. They managed to do this while developing their front-end
Dutch Railways to Retrofit ViRM Fleet with Siemens Mobility ETCS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Dutch Railways (NS Group N.V), has chosen Siemens Mobility to retrofit 176 of its ViRM trains with the latest ETCS Level 2 technology. Siemens Mobility to retrofit the Dutch National Railways ViRM fleet with ETCS technology © Siemens Mobility This will enable the fleet to operate more efficiently for the remainder of its
Skeleton’s Supercapacitors to Power CAF’s New Metro Units Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 Skeleton Technologies, the global technology leader in supercapacitor energy storage, will supply supercapacitors to the metro units Spanish manufacturer CAF will provide to the city of Granada, Spain. Headquartered in Donostia – San Sebastian (Spain), the CAF Power & Automation has been working with Skeleton Technologies since last year. Following a
Talgo Avril Achieves New Speed Record in Iberian Gauge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 A Talgo Avril very high-speed train has set a new record during homologation testing in Galicia, reaching a speed of 360 kilometres per hour in Iberian gauge. The top-speed was reached on the Ourense-Santiago de Compostela high-speed line with a team of Talgo driving staff and commissioning technicians onboard. The milestone is
Spain: Alstom Receives Order for 10 Coradia Stream Trains from Catalonian Operator FGC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20220 FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) has ordered 10 Coradia Stream regional trains from Alstom. In line with Alstom’s strategy and FGC’s commitment to promoting sustainable mobility, the new trains will be developed using eco-design criteria for their raw materials, traction systems, energy efficiency and end of life recycling. The contract,
Technical Testing of the Frecciarossa 1000 Begins in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20220 ILSA has begun technical testing of the Frecciarossa 1000 on the railway line between Madrid and Barcelona in Spain. The ILSA consortium is comprised of Trenitalia and Air Nostrum. It was selected by Adif to be the first private operator with access to the Spanish rail market. The consortium is now carrying
Spain: New Tests Begin on Murcia High Speed Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 A new phase of testing has begun on the Murcia high speed line. Scheduled for commission later this year, the route will provide a direct high-speed connection between Madrid and Murcia via Beniel. Seneca laboratory train © Adif As part of the Mediterranean Corridor, this section has been co-financed by the European Regional Development
Alstom to Electrify Barcelona’s Tram Connection with APS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM – Autoritat del Transport Metroplità) has awarded a contract to Alstom to electrify the first phase of Barcelona’s tram network connection using Alstom’s APS technology. APS uses a ground-based dynamic feeding system that does not require obtrusive catenary contact lines. Instead, power is supplied to the
Stadler Begins Production of Class 93 Locomotives for Rail Operations UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Stadler has started production of the Class 93 locomotive fleet for Rail Operations UK at its plant in Valencia, Spain. Stadler has completed the carbody of its first Class 93 locomotive for Rail Operations UK Class 93 is a ‘Bo-Bo’ mixed-traffic locomotive based on Stadler’s Class 68 and Class 88 locomotives with
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
Spain: Madrid–Burgos High-Speed Line is Officially Inaugurated Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 This week saw the inauguration of the Madrid–Burgos high-speed line – an extension of the high-speed North line (LAV). This extends the Spanish high-speed network by a further 87.25 kilometres. The Madrid – Burgos high-speed line was officially inaugurated on 21 July © Adif Passengers on the inaugural journey included His Majesty King Felipe
Spain: First Section of Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line Enters Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20220 Adif Alta Velocidad (Adif) has put into service the first of the three sections that will make up the Madrid-Extremadura High-Speed Line. Tajo viaduct, Spain To celebrate the opening of the line, inaugural train passengers included His Majesty King Felipe VI, Spain’s President Pedro Sánchez, Minister of Transport Mobility and Urban Agenda
Metro Madrid Invests €500 Million in Line 11 Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20220 The Government of the Community of Madrid has authorised an investment of 500 million EUR to extend Line 11 of the Madrid Metro. This extension is a key component of Metro de Madrid’s plan to transform line 11 into the future Diagonal Line, which will connect the city from the southwest
Alstom’s Trápaga Site to Supply Propulsion for Zefiro Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20220 Alstom has announced that its industrial centre in Trápaga, Spain will manufacture the propulsion system for the new Zefiro Express high-speed trains in Sweden. Sweden’s national operator, SJ contracted Alstom to supply 25 electric high-speed trains in April 2022. This contract is valued at 650 million EUR. The propulsion system for this
Spain: Adif Invests Millions into Metric Gauge Network Improvements Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Adif is investing 4.3 million EUR (4.37m USD) into slope and trench reinforcement work to improve the reliability of the metric gauge network in the province of Biscay. Adif invests 4.3 million euros in reinforcing the slopes and improving the reliability of the metric gauge network in Biscay The work, which is
Alstom Transfers ETR 1000 Platform to Hitachi Rail Following Bombardier Acquisition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 3, 20220 Alstom has transferred Bombardier Transportation’s contribution to the ETR 1000 high-speed train platform to Hitachi Rail, following the French rolling stock manufacturer’s acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in January 2021. The transfer of the ETR 1000 platform – formally known as the V300 ZEFIRO – was part of Alstom’s commitments to the
New Tunnel and Southern Entrance Enters Service in Madrid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 1, 20220 Adif has commissioned a new tunnel and southern entrance to connect high-speed rail services through Madrid. Both projects were technically challenging as they involved connecting signalling systems from three high-speed lines that were built at different times and with different technologies. The Madrid- Seville Line has an LZB signalling system, while and
Adif to Extend Madrid’s C-4B Cercanías Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20220 Adif has launched a tender to extend Madrid’s current C-4B Cercanías line from Colmenar Viejo to Soto del Real. The tender is valued at over 25 million EUR and will extend the line by approximately 10 kilometres. This expansion of Madrid’s commuter network is in line with the Plan de Cercanías
Spain: Thales Begins Valladolid Eastern Bypass Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 22, 20220 Thales has begun drafting the construction project for the installation of signalling and telecommunications on the 17.5km Eastern Bypass in Valladolid, Spain, following the award of the contract by Adif in January. The project has received funds of more than 17.8 million EUR from the European Union’s Next Generation funds. The 17.5km
Adif Announces Plan to Sustainably Transform Railway Stations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 María Luisa Domínguez, President of Adif, discussed the company’s commitment to remodel its railway stations at the first Global Mobility Call event. Maria Luisa Dominguez at Global Mobility Call © Adif The president of the Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif and Adif AV presented the new strategy and its aim to promote multimodal
Renfe-as-a-Service to Contribute to a Sustainable Railway Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 16, 20220 Spain’s rail operator, Renfe has presented its Renfe-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform at the first edition of Global Mobility Call, which is taking place from the 14 to 16 June 2022 at the IFEMA Madrid. At the event, Renfe announced the company’s latest strategies to develop a sustainable railway network within Spain’s future
CAF Begins Static Tests on Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 CAF has commenced static tests on the hydrogen-powered demonstrator train that is being developed for the FCH2Rail project. To produce the hydrogen train prototype, a new power generation system has been installed within a RENFE Civia commuter train. The technology has been integrated into the vehicle’s existing traction system, enabling the
Global Mobility Call is Key in Redefining Sustainable Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20221 Global Mobility Call Will Be Key in Globally Redefining Sustainable Mobility This is the largest platform that brings together all sectors involved in developing sustainable mobility, gathering international leaders in mobility from the 14 to 16 June in Madrid with a multi-sector and cross-sectional programme. Michio Kaku, Uri Levine, Sacks, and Carlos Rati
Talgo Unveils New Lightweight Running Gear Frame Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 26, 20220 Talgo has developed a new type of running gear frame that reduces the mass of the rolling assembly by 50% compared to those constructed using welded steel plates. This will be on show at the JEC fair in Paris next month. Talgo Develops New Rolling Assemblies For Very High-Speed Trains, Reduces Weight
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
Spain: Adif Chooses Saitec for Rincón de Soto Bypass Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20220 Engineering firm Saitec has been chosen to design and build the Rincón de Soto bypass in the Castejón-Logroño section of the Cantabrian-Mediterranean corridor. The work is expected to be completed over a 15-month period and is being funded by the European Union-NextGenerationEU programme. The contract, which was awarded by the Spanish rail
Adif and Adif AV Look to Consolidate Positions in the Telecommunications Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 Adif and Adif High Speed (Adif AV) have begun an analysis of a business model helping them to expand their telecommunications infrastructure and networks and strengthen their positions as leaders in the digitalisation of the rail sector. The relevant preliminary consultation is being undertaken by Adif AV. GSMR antenna © Adif They are looking
Microsoft Introduces Mixed Reality Tech to Renfe’s Maintenance Processes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20220 Renfe has signed an agreement with Microsoft to investigate AI and internet of things (IoT) technologies that support maintenance digitisation and optimisation. Renfe train in Catalonia, Spain This includes a trial of Microsoft’s HoloLens glasses and mixed reality tools. Users will be able to access technical documentation and training resources as well
Adif Awards Locomotive Maintenance Contract to Transervi Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20220 The Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif has awarded a contract for the maintenance of 42 locomotives to Transervi. An Adif Class 311 locomotive The diesel-electric Renfe Class 311 locomotives are located at different freight facilities in the North, Northwest, Northeast and Central regions where they provide manoeuvring and last-mile functions. The shunting
Adif to Establish Protected Airspaces around the Rail Network to Prevent Drone Intrusion Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 3, 20220 The Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif has announced it will establish protected airspaces along the rail network to prevent drone intrusion. It has taken this step because of the significant proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). By establishing protected airspaces, Adif hopes to prevent interference in the movement of trains or
US: STB Hearing Begins into Amtrak Petition to Operate Gulf Coast Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 A US Surface Transportation Board (STB) hearing has begun into whether Amtrak can operate a passenger rail service between Mobile and New Orleans along America’s Gulf Coast, which has been without Amtrak services since Hurricane Katrina hit the region in 2005. CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern (NS) freight railroads are against
Spain: CAF and Iberdrola Partner on Hydrogen-Powered Train Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20220 CAF and Iberdrola have signed a framework agreement to promote the use of green hydrogen in the railway and passenger transport sectors. The partners have several goals including the promotion of solutions that can replace fossil-fuel powered trains without relying on the availability of overhead lines or having to make significant
Wikov: Thank You For Visiting RAIL LIVE and Eurasia Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20210 Wikov Participated in Two Railway Fairs in November and December Wikov at Eurasia Rail 2021 © Wikov Thank you to everyone who honoured us with a visit to our stand at the Eurasia Rail fair in Instanbul, Turkey and at the RAIL LIVE fair in Madrid, Spain. Wikov at RAIL LIVE 2021 © Wikov It
SKF Commits to Net Zero Supply Chain by 2050 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20210 Progress within Manufacturing and Increased Transparency From 2022, the Group’s manufacturing site in Gothenburg, Sweden will become the third site to achieve net zero status. This will be achieved by utilizing green energy and investing in more energy efficient processes. The SKF sites that have already achieved this are Tudela, Spain,
Hitachi Rail Wins Contract for Maintenance of ILSA Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 22, 20210 ILSA has awarded Hitachi Rail España the contract for the maintenance of its fleet of 20 new ETR trains. The ETR 1000. © Hitachi Rail These trains are being manufactured by Hitachi Rail and Alstom Group in Hitachi Rail’s factory in Pistoia, Italy. The private high-speed rail operator will begin operations in the latter
Celebrating the European Year of Rail – The Connecting Europe Express Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20210 TRAKO is currently taking place in Gdansk, Poland and one of the VIP guests today is the Connecting Europe Express. In 2020 the European Commission proposed that 2021 be designated the European Year of Rail, which the European Parliament and Council approved in December. The EU wishes to promote the use of
Alstom Delivers First Two Innovia 300 Monorail Trains for Cairo Monorail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20210 Alstom’s first two Innovia 300 monorail trains for the Cairo Monorail project have arrived in the city. These were completed at Alstom’s Derby UK factory, with propulsion systems application led by Alstom’s site in Trapaga, Spain. Alstom successfully delivers the first two Innovia 300 monorail trains for Cairo Monorail on time © Alstom The
Renfe Joins US High Speed Rail Association Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20210 Renfe has operated high-speed trains in Spain for almost 30 years, the second country in the world in terms of high-speed lines, with more than 1,800 miles in service. Internationally, the company operates the new 281m high-speed rail line in Saudi Arabia linking the cities of Medina and Mecca via King
Renfe Signs Contract with Alstom for 152 High-Capacity Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20210 Renfe has signed a 1,447m euros (1,712m USD) agreement for the purchase of 152 Alstom high-capacity trains for Cercanías. Renfe has agreed the purchase of 152 Alstom high-capacity trains for Cercanías. © Renfe/Alstom The contract consists of the manufacture of 152 100m-long trains, in addition to park parts, the initial warehouse for spare
Talgo and Repsol Collaborate on Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Train Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 Repsol and Talgo have signed an agreement to support the development of hydrogen-powered trains and promote emission-free rail transport in the Iberian Peninsula. Repsol and Talgo to Jointly Develop Renewable Hydrogen-Powered Train © Talgo The agreement was signed at Talgo’s Las Rozas, Madrid plant by Juan Abascal, Repsol’s Executive Director of Industrial Transformation
Talgo Avril Exceeds 360km/h in Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20210 A Talgo Avril has reached a key milestone in the very high-speed train’s homologation process by exceeding 363 kilometres per hour. The landmark was achieved by one of the 30 units whose manufacture and maintenance were awarded to Talgo by Renfe for circulation in Spain and France over the next 30
Talgo Gives Second Life to Intercity Trains with New Renfe Locomotive Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20210 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
Transport for Wales’ New Class 197 Trains Come Off the Production Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 25, 20210 The transformation of the Wales and Borders network has moved another step closer with the first of the brand-new Class 197 diesel multiple units coming off the production line. These new trains will provide enhanced comfort for Transport for Wales (TfW) customers with features such as leather seats (first class), stain-resistant
Work to Start on Latest Section of Verona-Padua High-Speed Rail Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 21, 20210 The IRICAV Due Consortium has signed an agreement with Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Gruppo Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane) to start work on the second and final section of the first lot of Italy’s Verona-Padua high-speed, high-capacity railway five months ahead of schedule. The agreement means the consortium, which consists of the Webuild
CAF Signalling Receives ETCS Baseline 3 Certification Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20210 CAF Signalling has received the certification for its AURIGA on-board ETCS Baseline 3 Release 2 solution in accordance with the latest TSI 2019/776. CAF’s European Train Control System has been fitted into the EM100 measuring car, manufactured by Plasser & Theurer. A key partner in the project was signalling supplier AZD
Masats to Supply the Doors for Stadler Trains in Catalonia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20210 Masats to Supply the Doors for Stadler Trains in Catalonia The Catalan railway company Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) awarded a contract to the company Stadler Rail Valencia to build 15 UT 115 electrical trains for the Vallès underground line. The company Masats was chosen by Stadler Rail to supply
First of new West Midlands trams arrives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20210 THE first of eight additional trams for West Midlands Metro has been delivered from Spain. Five of the eight CAF trams will be needed later this year when extensions open in Birmingham and Wolverhampton, and have batteries as well as a conventional pantograph so that they can run on sections where
Alstom on Track for a Successful Integration of Bombardier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20210 The last 12 months saw Alstom win a range of projects, mainly for rolling stock and services. These included a large order in Spain for 152 regional trains with RENFE for a total of 1.4bn euros (1.7bn USD) including 15 years associated maintenance for 56 trains, 200 double-deck cars for
Alstom Adapts Euroduplex Trains for Spanish Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20210 Four Avelia Euroduplex trains from the SNCF fleet came into commercial service on 10 May on the Madrid-Barcelona route, operated by OUIGO España, a local SNCF subsidiary. The trains were converted by Alstom and SNCF to run on Spain’s high-speed rail network. A Euroduplex train operated by OUIGO España. © Alstom A further 10
Connecting Europe Express to Visit 26 Countries as Part of the European Year of Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20210 The project involves the European Commission, rail operators, infrastructure managers and numerous other partners at EU and local level. Events at each stop will illustrate rail’s key role and the challenges it needs to overcome to attract more passengers and freight. Five conferences have so far been confirmed ‒ in Lisbon,
Toyota Motor Europe to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for FCH2RAIL Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20210 Toyota Motor Europe will supply the fuel cell modules for the hydrogen train prototype being developed under the EU’s FCH2RAIL programme. The FCH2RAIL consortium has partners from Belgium, Germany, Spain and Portugal and has a mission of developing and testing a hybrid electric-hydrogen train that can run on both overhead lines
Alstom Wins 1.4 Billion Euro Contract in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20210 Spanish rail operator Renfe has chosen Alstom to manufacture 152 high-capacity X’Trapolis commuter trains. This contract is worth in excess of 1.4 billion euros. The contract also includes the maintenance of 56 of the trains for 15 years, the supply of spare parts for the fleet and an initial stock of spare
Transfesa Logistics Adds New Freight Connection in France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20210 Transfesa Logistics says one of the main advantages of the Dourges stop is that part of the train will be empty at this point, meaning it can reload goods to various destinations around Europe. It is also possible that larger compositions are created using units from other companies. Currently 90 percent
University of Extremadura to Work with Talgo on Its Hydrogen Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20210 The University of Extremadura in Spain will work with Talgo to develop the visual identity of the TPH2 hydrogen test train. Dynamic validation tests of the hydrogen technology will take place in Badajoz next November. The University Center of Mérida, which is part of the University of Extremadura, and Talgo have
Talgo Begins Dynamic Testing for Its Very High-Speed Avril Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20210 Spanish rolling stock manufacturer Talgo has started the dynamic testing of its very high-speed train, the Talgo Avril. The first Talgo Avril started its test phase on the rail network this week on a segment of the Madrid-Galicia line. Once this technical homologation is complete, the trains can be put into
CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 4, 20210 Spanish rolling stock manufacturer CAF has won a contract to supply four electric multiple units to train operating company Euskotren for a total of almost 32 million euros. Each train will be four cars long and will be similar to the Series 950 trains that are already in operation on Euskotren
BREAKING: Alstom Completes Acquisition of Bombardier Transportation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 29, 20210 A Growing Market Alstom estimates that the rail manufacturing market will grow at a 2.3 percent CARG by 2025, saying that the rail market was supported by fundamental growth drivers such as accelerated urbanisation and an international push towards making transport systems both greener and more digital. An Increased Reach By incorporating Bombardier
Renfe Announces New Launch Date for Avlo Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 28, 20210 Spanish operator Renfe has announced the revised launch date for Alvo, its new low-cost high-speed service, with passenger services commencing on 23 June. Avlo’s launch was originally scheduled for 6 April 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Four daily services will run between Madrid and Barcelona, increasing throughout
Stadler Delivers First Citylink Tram-Train to Hungary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20210 Stadler has transported its first Citylink tram-train from Valencia in Spain to Szentes, Hungary, where it is now housed in its temporary home, the maintenance depot of Hungarian Railway Company MÁV. The three-car Citylink prototype was transported by special shipment, a journey that lasted nine days. Stadler will deliver a further
Stadler signs contract for tri-mode locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20210 Updated 11.05 A FRAMEWORK agreement to build 30 tri-mode locomotives has been signed by Stadler and Rail Operations (UK) Ltd. The new mixed-traffic Bo-Bo machines will be based on Stadler’s established Class 68 and Class 88 fleets, but will be able to operate on 25kV or a CATERPILLAR C32 diesel engine. The diesels
3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20210 A fair number of rail projects are currently under construction in the United States. Here’s a quick look at three line extensions that are set to start carrying passengers in 2021: CityLynx Gold Line Phase 2, Charlotte Phase 1 of the streetcar line (Charlotte Area Transit System) in North Carolina opened in
Talgo: Our Hydrogen Train Will Be Ready in 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20200 Talgo has designed its fuel cell technology in a modular manner so that it can be installed on all types of trains and allow diesel trains to be switched to hydrogen operation. However, Talgo has designed its solution with its Vittal platform in mind. Talgo is hoping to win a
EC Chooses FCH2RAIL Project to Develop Hydrogen Train Prototype Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 4, 20200 The European Commission’s (EC) Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) has chosen the project FCH2RAIL to begin negotiations for an EU grant agreement for 10 million euros. The funding would come from the EU’s Horizon 2020 programme, which funds research, technological developments and innovation. The aim of the project
Talgo Presents Its Hydrogen Propulsion System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 17, 20200 Talgo has presented its hydrogen technology for trains at the H2 Conference in Don Bentio, Badajoz, as part of efforts to examine how hydrogen technologies could be deployed in the Iberian Southwest. Talgo specifically chose the autonomous region of Extremadura to present its hydrogen solution because it recognises the region’s efforts
Alstom Performs Digital Track Inspection in Madrid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 11, 20200 Alstom has conducted a project in Spain to digitalise track inspections for the Metro Ligero, the light rail network in Madrid. Alstom carried out the project together with Metro Ligero Oeste (MLO), the network’s concession holder, as part of the services agreement in place between the two parties. This digitalisation project involved
Hitachi and Bombardier to Supply 23 Frecciarossa Trains to Trenitalia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20200 “The ETR1000 train, widely known commercially as the Frecciarossa 1000, has transformed passenger transport on high-speed lines in Italy, setting the standard and becoming the fastest and most admired train in Europe. It is a platform that we are very proud of and is proof of our continuous and positive
A Lancashire half-century Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20200 Mark Smithers reports on the West Lancashire Light Railway, a family-friendly operation which has just celebrated its 50th anniversary after starting from humble beginnings in 1967. IN 1878, the standard-gauge West Lancashire Railway was opened from Southport to Hesketh Bank, with a through connection to Preston following in 1882. This line
CAF Wins Maintenance Contracts Worth €40m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20200 Spanish rolling stock manufacturer has won maintenance contracts worth 40 million euros. Italy The public entity that manages transport in the city of Palermo, Sicily – AMAT S.p.A. – has selected CAF Italia to maintain the 17 trams that operate on the city’s four tram lines. The contract has a runtime of
MOVING IN, MOVING ON, MOVING OUT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. BEN JONES looks at what we’ll be seeing on the rails over the next few years and how it will affect existing trains. If you keep an eye on the
Britain’s biggest train flee transformation since the 1950s Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20200 A Class 385, destined for ScotRail, inside the production hall at Hitachi, Newton Aycliffe, on November 20, 2017. CHRIS MILNER Words: The Railway Magazine Britain’s train fleet is undergoing its biggest transformation since the 1950s, with around 5,700 new vehicles being delivered or on order. Ben Jones looks at what we’ll be