Following the disastrous flooding in Germany, the state rail operator Deutsche Bahn has taken stock, saying the destruction was of ‘historic proportions’. The severe weather events caused widespread, severe flooding in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland Palatinate last week. Around 50 bridges, 40 signal boxes, 180 level crossings,
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Railway set to reopen through Troon tomorrow
Updated 08.24 TRAINS are expected to start running through fire-damaged Troon station in Ayrshire tomorrow, but Network Rail said the station would remain closed to passengers for the time being. The building on platform one was badly damaged by a blaze on Saturday which took several hours to bring under control. No
Cross-border clash over train facemask rules
LNER has come under fire for following the new English pandemic rules on board its trains north of the border, which mean face coverings and social distancing are no longer compulsory. The changes came into effect yesterday, but there are crucial differences between England, Wales and Scotland, because the devolved governments
Severe Weather Causes Substantial Damage to Germany’s Rail Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reported significant damage to rail infrastructure in the states of North Rhine-Westphalia (NWR) and Rhineland-Palatinate following the extreme storms in Europe last week. Consequences of serious weather in Germany: Heimersheim near Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler © Deutsche Bahn AG | Patrick Kuschfeld Initial reports reveal extensive damage to more than 80
Police rule out arson in Troon station blaze
THE train service between Glasgow Central and Ayr has been suspended until further notice, after fire swept through a building at Troon station on Saturday. Services from Glasgow Central to Ayr will start and terminate at Kilwinning, and ScotRail warned that no alternative transport would be provided today. The fierce blaze began
Unlimited Free WiFi Now Available to Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street Station
Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street station can now get free, unlimited WiFi that’s fast enough to support video calls and streaming. Liverpool Lime Street concourse wifi signage © Network Rail This service has been launched just in time to welcome more passengers back after the last of the UK’s lockdown measures are lifted
Providing Passenger Info beyond PIS Regulation
Providing Passenger Info beyond PIS Regulation The Technical Specifications for Interoperability for Persons with Reduced Mobility (TSI-PRM) and people with disabilities has a strong influence on European players in the railway sector. However, we believe that it’s necessary to go beyond these specifications in order to offer every customer an excellent
Heathrow Express to insist on facemasks
PASSENGERS on Heathrow Express will still have to wear face coverings from Monday, as transport operators choose whether to lift the compulsory masks rule when the government lifts formal restrictions in England. Masks will also continue to be necessary on all Transport for London services, Manchester Metrolink trams and in other
Tyne and Wear Metro to enforce wearing face masks on services
Passengers using the Tyne and Wear Metro must continue to wear face coverings when travelling on the system, unless they are exempt. Nexus said that wearing a face covering throughout journeys, on stations and trains, is a condition of carriage unless exempt. Passengers may be refused travel if they do
Alstom Commissions 9th Section of Egypt’s Beni Suef-Asyut Line
Alstom has put into service the 9th section – the Quseia section – of the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 signalling equipment, the Smartlock 400 GP electronic interlocking system. It has also installed a support system and SCADA, which oversees and controls
Shapps: London mask policy ‘in line with’ Government’s thinking
Photos: PA Media Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has supported a decision to make masks compulsory on the London Underground, despite his own Government scrapping the mandatory wearing of face coverings. Shapps said the move is in line with what ministers want to happen, despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s decision to lift
Face masks to remain mandatory on London transport
Book of the Week: Passengers Once More Scotland
Passengers Once More is a series of books charting reinstated or new stations and lines on Britain’s rail network since nationalisation in 1948. Arranged in line and geographical order, each book in the series is copiously illustrated with photographs of all the locations featured. Data provided for each location include: Opening, closing
Introducing… TouchSAFE Composite Palisade Fencing
Does your company need maintenance-free, non-conductive palisade fencing? Our TouchSAFE FRP Composite Fencing provides a robust, long-lasting and non-conductive barrier for the safe containment of electrical equipment. Ideal for a range of applications such as railway substations and OLE masts, the panels and fixings are made from engineered plastic for a lightweight
Crossrail: ‘no short cuts’
BOTH Crossrail Ltd and Transport for London have responded to today's National Audit Office report, which says that 'although cost increases and schedule delays are in line with Crossrail Ltd's 2020 estimates, they exceed the available budget and there are still significant issues that could arise'. Transport commissioner Andy Byford said:
Gateline staff at ScotRail reject strike call
STAFF working on gatelines at ScotRail stations have voted against all-out strikes, but they have given the green light to other industrial action. The result echoes the recent ballot of ScotRail train cleaners who also rejected walkouts, but the cleaners will begin an effective work to rule on 13 July by
Elizabeth Line Improvements Offer Step-Free London Underground Access from Moorgate Station
Liverpool Street Elizabeth line station, built by Laing O’Rourke, is the fifth station to be transferred to TfL and the third station which London Underground will take over as infrastructure manager. It is the deepest of the new central London stations, at 34m below ground at platform level, and has a
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Established in 1999, Lankelma has grown to become a world leader in specialist Cone Penetration Test (CPT) site investigations. Their qualified, highly experienced field operatives and an extensive fleet of CPT equipment can be mobilised anywhere in the UK at short notice. With over 15 years of experience working in the
Maximising the Performance of Radio Communication Networks
Maximising the Performance and TCO of Critical Radio Communication Networks Network designers planning rail or metro networks need to ensure a cost-efficient system that provides the necessary coverage and availability while keeping network management simple.In this process they meet a number of challenges, which typically include: Frequency scarcity and costs Avoiding complicated systems
West Somerset Railway plans two galas when restrictions ease
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced plans for two small galas to take place in autumn as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The events will be the first enthusiast galas held at the West Somerset Railway in almost two years since the winter steam event in December 2019. Also see The first gala will
Improving the Transportation Network
The Airport at Toronto – Pearson (GTAA) was supplied with a large number of AUWEKO waste- and recycling bins back in 2017. At this occasion GTAA has also equipped the stations of the Link Train with the fire- and leakproof, high-end recycling bins. AUWEKO Stainless Steel Bins © AUWEKO The Link Train is
Why ARCOSYSTEM® Is the Benchmark Cable Management System
Why ARCOSYSTEM® Is the Rail Industry’s Benchmark Elevated Cable Management System ARCOSYSTEM® is a lightweight and versatile elevated cable management system. Designed to be post-mounted, wall-hung or fixed to lineside structures at 6-metre centres, its dedicated range of bracketry enables height and direction changes to be safely accommodated with ease. Demands on
Why Choose the Node AM Digital Repeater for In-Train?
CommScope’s Node AM is a universal multiband, multiservice digital repeater capable of meeting the needs of rail operators in challenging multiband, multi-operator applications. Mobile coverage on trains is now a key requirement for passengers. Understandably so, as a high percentage of rail users are business travellers who want to make the
Woolwich Elizabeth Line Station Transfers from Crossrail to TfL
The Woolwich Elizabeth line station has officially been transferred from Crossrail to Transport for London (TfL). The Elizabeth line, which will be run by TfL, will improve transport links to the City and the West End from southeast London. Woolwich station platform © Crossrail Ltd This is the fourth of the new Elizabeth line
Successful Graffiti Removal And Prevention
Successful Graffiti Removal And Prevention: Sustainable As A Basic Standard Get Rid Of Graffiti Straight Away! Rolling stock is the preferred target of rebels and would-be artists who leave their tags behind as a parting gift – inside and out or anywhere around. Railway companies and operators often get caught up in
SINTRONES VBOX Series Ensures Reliable Communications
SINTRONES Robust On-Board Computers Ensures Reliable Communication for Rail Operators SINTRONES’ VBOX Series Of Rugged Computing Platforms Provides An All-in-one Communications Back-up Solution For Rail Operators Taiwan-based SINTRONES is an ISO 9001 and IRIS ISO/TS22163 certified producer of in-vehicle computing systems. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to continually enhancing its quality management
All Great Central Railway stations to reopen from June 26
Photo: Joe Connell/GCR The Great Central Railway (GCR) has announced that it will be reopening all four of its stations from June 26, 2021. During recent months all passenger trains have been running from Quorn and Woodhouse Station operating a single round trip service only. Also see As from Saturday 26 June visitors will
Senoplast Introduces Antibac Version of senosan C60FR-5
New Product for Railway Application EN45545-2 – Senoplast Introduces Antibacterial Surfaces for senosan C60FR-5 Senoplast introduces an antibac version of the rail material called senosan C60FR-5 antibac (EN45545-2: Applications R1 and R6 with HL2). The halogen-free flame retardant PC/ABS sheet with a matt surface fulfils the requirements of ISO 22196, measurement
London Underground to get full mobile coverage
PLANS have been announced to install a 4G network in all London Underground stations and tunnels by 2024. Speaking this morning, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: ‘Protecting jobs and stimulating our city’s economy is a top priority for me as London rebuilds after this pandemic, and investing in London’s
Deutsche Bahn Accelerates Its Climate-Neutrality Goals
Scottish Government Unveils Levenmouth Rail Link Plans
In Depth: The Government’s Plans to Reform Britain’s Railways
On 20 May 2021 the UK government published Great British Railways – The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail. The positive take-away is, many of the ideas in this white paper are broadly good and show a real awareness of the problems the sector faces. Some Background The Williams Rail Review was originally launched in
Euston Station First in UK to Make Announcements in British Sign Language
Euston Station in London has become the first in the country to provide passenger information in British Sign Language (BSL). From Wednesday, 2 June, passengers can use ten touchscreens situated around the station to get up-to-date travel information in BSL. This number will be doubled to 20 by the end of
Track Laying for Jiangxi Section of the Ganzhou-Shenzhen High-Speed Railway Complete
The last set of 500m rails were laid on ballastless track slab for the 134.5km of the Jiangxi Province section of the Ganzhou-Shenzhen high-speed railway on 16 May. The high-speed line was also connected to the southern end of the Beijing-Hong Kong high-speed railway. The Ganzhou-Shenzhen high-speed line begins in Ganzhou,
UK Government Announces Railway Funding for the North and Midlands
The UK government has announced additional railway funding for the north and Midlands. An investment of 317m GBP (366.58m euros | 448.69m USD) into the TransPennine route upgrade is to boost punctuality, reliability and connectivity for passengers between York, Leeds and Manchester, and complete the delivery of electrification and upgrades between
Government announces £401m rail funding boost
A £401 million government funding boost promises rail services in the North of England and the Midlands with new stations, faster journeys and more reliable services. The Department for Transport (DfT) said £317 million would be invested in the Transpennine Route Upgrade to improve “punctuality, reliability and connectivity” for passengers travelling
TransPennine Upgrade moves forward with further funding
THE government is announcing further investment of £317 million to move the TransPennine Upgrade forward, after an earlier commitment last year to spend £589 million on increasing capacity. However, it emerged in January that the money would not be enough to pay for electrification as well, but today’s additional funding will
Melbourne Metro Tunnel TBMs Reach the End of the Line
Four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have finished 20 months of digging under Melbourne to create two 9km, 6.3m high rail tunnels lined with around 250,000 tonnes of concrete for the Metro Tunnel Project. Set to transform Melbourne’s train network, this project will deliver more trains to and from the suburbs and
New app to help less able passengers
A NEW smartphone app has become available today to make it easier and quicker for people who need special assistance when travelling by train to make their requirements known. The ‘Passenger Assistance’ app, developed with operators, allows passengers the choice of requesting assistance, updating their profile and reviewing their journeys. It’s
New flexible train interiors unveiled
GO-AHEAD Group and rolling stock leasing company Angel Trains have unveiled a potential interior layout for trains in the future, which would allow seating and luggage space to be adjusted according to demand and the type of travellers on board. There would also be dedicated space in each vehicle for fold-up
TSL Products in Use in the Spectacular Metro Moscow
So the designers developed a light strip that is inserted in the door element. This lights up towards the platform and signals the door status to waiting passengers. Red means that boarding is not possible. Green indicates that the door is released. The specially developed LED light strips use red and
FirstGroup Signs National Rail Contracts for SWR and TPE
FirstGroup has signed new National Rail Contracts with the Department for Transport (DfT) for its South Western Railway (SWR) and TransPennine Express (TPE) train operating companies. These National Rail Contracts will begin on 30 May 2021, replacing the current Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs). The contracts will have a runtime of
£6m refurbishment of Hither Green station completed providing more convenience to passengers post-lockdown
Photo: Network Rail A £6m refurbishment of one of London’s busiest suburban stations, Hither Green, has now been completed. The works included the refurbishment of the platforms, rewiring all the electrics in the station and replacing all the lighting, removing and replacing the old timber canopy on Platform 2 and 3
UK Rail services to unify under state-owned body, Great British Railways
Radical reforms lay foundation for ‘modern, green railway’
► Concessions will replace franchises► New industry body to absorb Network Rail► Fares shakeup includes part time seasons► White Paper to be presented to ParliamentTHE long-delayed reform of the railways has begun, with confirmation from the Department for Transport that franchises will be replaced by concessions, and control will be given to a
Sydney’s Newest Metro Stations Announced
The Sydney Metro West project has announced two new stations – one at Pyrmont and another at Hunter Street in Sydney’s central business district (CBD). The Hunter Street Station will have entrances on the corner of Hunter and George streets, and Bligh and O’Connell streets, connecting customers to suburban rail lines
Network Rail and RIBA Announce Railway Station Design Competition Winner
Edinburgh-based architectural practice, 7N Architects, has won a competition to shape Britain’s future railways, Network Rail and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) have announced. The contest asked architects, engineers and designers from across the world to suggest how small to medium-sized stations could improve the travel experience of millions
Crossrail trains running through central section under test
TEST trains have started running every 15 minutes in the 42km central section of London Crossrail, and Crossrail says it is ‘on track’ for opening during the first half of 2022. The Trial Running programme involves integrated trials of the railway to demonstrate that the Elizabeth Line is safe and reliable,
DB Engineering & Consulting Wins Contract for Bad Kleinen Curve
DB Engineering & Consulting has won the tender for the construction of the Bad Kleinen ‘connecting curve’, part of the line upgrade between Lübeck and Schwerin in northern Germany. The 63km route from Lübeck to Bad Kleinen is currently a single-track, non-electrified main line with a maximum line speed of 120km/h.
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project Turns Its Focus to Station Construction
The Metro Tunnel, previously known as the Melbourne Metro Rail Project or Melbourne Metro 1, has reported significant progress. Its twin nine-kilometre tunnels have moved closer to completion, switching the project’s focus on to its five new underground stations. Last weekend Alice, the third tunnel boring machine (TBM) to finish work on
Suppliers for Sydney Airport Metro Shortlisted
Two companies have been shortlisted for the key construction contract on the new metro line that will connect Greater Western Sydney and the new Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. The ultimately successful tenderer will construct more than 10km of viaducts, bridges and embankments to support the railway tracks and associated
Rail Baltica Selects Electrification Partner for 870km High-Speed Line
The energy (ENE) engineer (the companies listed above) will first conduct a number of technical and economic studies to prepare for procuring the electrification design and build tender. During the implementation phase the ENE engineer will act as FIDIC engineer, supervising the design and construction, and performing testing and commissioning
Alstom-led Consortium Completes Signalling Upgrade in Poland
An Alstom-led consortium has completed signalling upgrade works in Poland that will allow operations of 200km/h on the E65 railway line. The consortium, comprising Alstom, Thales and Nokia, delivered ERTMS/ETCS Level 2 signalling for the railway line that connects Warsaw and the port of Gdynia in northern Poland. The railway line
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Maha Metro Chooses DAMM TETRA Radio System for Pune Metro
DAMM is proud to announce that a combined radio communication solution consisting of equipment from DAMM and System Partner Consort Digital has been selected for the new, prestigious state-of-the-art Pune Metro Rail Project. The solution consists of a combination of high-power DAMM Indoor Systems, Consort Digital Train Radio Systems and Sepura
Rail services ramped up as lockdown rules ease in England
Industry body the Rail Delivery Group has said more than 1,000 daily weekday services have been added to timetables since mid-February. The increase means nearly 18,000 services will run today, when non-essential shops, pub beer gardens and outdoor visitor attractions are among premises allowed to reopen in England. A more significant
More trains next week, and forecasts are claiming passengers will return
SHARP rises in rail passenger numbers are being predicted for next week, as lockdown restrictions are eased. Non-essential shopping will be allowed once again from 12 April in England, along with ‘personal care’ businesses as well as pubs and restaurants in England, so long as their customers are served outside. The Rail
Alstom Puts Samalut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line into Service
Alstom has put into service a further section, the Samalut section, of the Beni Suef-Asyut railway line in Egypt. The eighth section of the Beni Suef-Asyut line, the Samalut section, has seen the installation and commissioning of SIL 4 electronic interlocking technology along with a support system, SCADA and an 11kV
What Biden’s American Jobs Plan Means for Rail
US President Joe Biden has announced how it plans to invest in infrastructure, including rail, in his administration’s American Jobs Plan, which will see a 2 trillion USD investment over the next eight years, equating to roughly 1 percent of GDP. In the White House statement the administration said that despite
Smart Rail: High-Accuracy ASC Sensors Ensure Safe and Comfortable Train Operation
Without inertial sensors, modern rail transport would be inconceivable. Inertial sensors perform numerous important tasks in the development and operation of trains. One of them is high-precision measurement of oscillations and vibrations on rolling stock, tracks and bridges. The data obtained from these measurements form the basis for safe, comfortable rail
Poignant memoir tells of steam’s twilight years
The humorous and often poignant experiences of a trainspotter-turned-booking clerk during steam’s twilight years are told in a new memoir by Barry Allen. Just the Ticket, out now from Silver Link Publishing, looks back on Barry’s career during the halcyon last days of the pre-Beeching era, when beautiful steam engines could
HS2 High-Voltage Power Supply Systems Suppliers Shortlisted
HS2 Ltd has published its shortlist of companies that are in the running for supplying the high-speed railway’s high-voltage power supply systems. The successful bidder will provide the electrical systems for 280km of the new railway line. Specifically, the contract includes the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of
Dartmoor Line services to return for first time in half a century
Regular passenger services will return on a largely disused Dartmoor Line later this year as part of Government plans to reverse the Beeching cuts. The Department for Transport (DfT) said trains will run every two hours on the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton, Devon, all year round by the
Hitachi Rail Wins Major Railcar Contract with WMATA
Hitachi Rail has won a contract worth up to 2.2 billion USD with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) for the design and build of 256 8000-series railcar vehicles. The contract includes options such that Hitachi Rail could deliver up to 800 railcars to WMATA in total. The vehicles will
HPPL – High Performance Photoluminescent Decals
High Performance Photoluminescent Decals Made From Polycarbonate and Embossed for Braille Applications INPS offers a large range of durable interior graphic signage that meets safety standards. Our High Performance Photoluminescent decals not only comply with the latest industry standards, but have set the bar in HPPL decals. The end result is a
Sydney Metro West Receives Two Major Planning Approvals
The Sydney Metro West project has received two major planning approvals in readiness for the tunnel boring machines to start working by the end of 2022. The planning approvals for the project are being done in stages because of the project size. Firstly, the Sydney Metro West Project Concept has received planning
New nVent Rail World: How nVent Rail Products Work Together
nVent’s Rail World Offers up Close Look at How nVent Rail Products Work Together Visit nVent’s Rail Environment to learn more about several nVent rail products nVent improves railway safety and reliability with a wide range of solutions that connect and protect electrical systems and infrastructure through the network. nVent has recently
Siemens Mobility to Digitalise Finnentrop Interlocking by End of 2021
The Finnentrop interlocking controls roughly 60km of railway line. Once Siemens has installed its digital equipment, the section’s entire safety and control technology will be operated digitally from a control centre. Siemens Mobility will cover the full scope of the project, from planning to completion. Deutsche Bahn, the German Railway Industry
Germany to Invest 12.7 Billion Euros in Its Rail Network in 2021
Deutsche Bahn, the federal government and the individual state governments will invest a total of 12.7 billion euros in Germany’s rail network in 2021. This is the highest sum, in absolute terms, ever invested in modernising and maintaining as well as building and expanding the rail network and in stations within
Mixed response from rail to Budget speech
THE railway industry has given a mixed response to the Budget. There has been a welcome for confirmation of £50 million to help pay for five new stations in the West Midlands and another £50 million for transport improvements around the future HS2 station at Birmingham Interchange. The chancellor Rishi Sunak
Deutsche Bahn and SNCF Sign Digitalisation Cooperation Agreement
At the heart of this continuing co-operation is the architecture of the future European railway system with the technological building blocks autonomous trains, fail-safe train location, future communications systems including 5G and intelligent train operation using simulation methods and AI. Both companies want to make more rapid progress in key areas.
$908 Million USDOT Loan for Dallas Silver Line Project
The loan will help fund the construction of the 26-mile double track commuter rail line between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Shiloh Road in Plano, Texas. The Silver Line will connect to three existing DART lines, have ten stations and run through three counties and seven cities. DART’s Interim President
Hitachi Rail to Deploy Its ERTMS Level 2 Technology on Sweden’s Malmbanen Line
Hitachi Rail is working with Trafikverket to deliver ERTMS to a section of the Malmbanen line as part of Sweden’s efforts to digitalise its railway network. Hitachi Rail will install its ERTMS level 2 signalling system for 140km of the single-track line between Gällivare and Boden. The upgrade will also include
New trial makes escalators less likely to spread Covid
A TRIAL has been started at a London terminus in which ultra-violet light is being used to disinfect escalator handrails. Since Covid can be spread by contact, the aim is to make the handrails virtually free of contamination so that passengers can hold on to them more safely. Equipment inside the escalator
Sydney Southwest Metro Upgrade Contract Awarded
Downer EDI Works Pty Ltd has signed a contract to upgrade stations on the T3 Bankstown line between Sydenham and Bankstown to metro rail standards. The Sydney Metro City & Southwest project consists of two parts: the Chatswood to Sydenham section, which involves the construction of a new metro line connecting
Avanti West Coast launches smartcard to boost sustainability
Long-distance rail operator Avanti West Coast has launched an alternative to traditional paper tickets. Passengers travelling on Avanti West Coast services can now store their tickets on a smartcard. Relate articles This is aimed at helping passengers concerned about paper tickets becoming lost or damaged, and their environmental impact. The scheme works by customers
CZ LOKO Wins Contract to Supply Locomotives to PKP Intercity
Czech rolling stock company CZ LOKO has won a contract with PKP Intercity (Poland) to supply ten EffiShunter 300 locomotives over the next two years. CZ LOKO participated in a tender for the Polish national carrier that lasted into 2021 and that CZ LOKO described as “very demanding”. The locomotives will
Passenger Experience Is Made Better with Nomad’s Engage Portal
By Sam Taylor, Digital Marketing and Insights Executive and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture First impressions always count! Often, the first point of contact that passengers have with a transport operator’s onboard services is when they log into the WiFi service. Therefore, the train operator must provide an attractive
Dubai Route 2020 Metro Line Starts Carrying Passengers
The 15km Route 2020 metro line in Dubai has started carrying passengers. Construction on the line began in 2016 and was carried out by the Alstom-led ExpoLink Consortium, comprising Alstom, ACCIONA and Gülermak. Of the 15km, 11.8km are above ground, the remaining 3.2km below ground. The line also features an interchange
Alstom Commissions Deirut Section of Beni Suef-Asyut Line in Egypt
Alstom has put the Deirut section of the Beni Suef-Asuyt railway line in Egypt into service. On this section, Alstom has installed and commissioned its SIL 4 electronic interlocking solution IXL SmartLock 400 GP as well as a support system and SCADA to supervise and control a number of subsystems. The
Crossrail Tottenham Court Road Station Reaches Milestone
Tottenham Court Road station, one of the stations of Crossrail’s central section, has reached an important milestone: works are now sufficiently progressed for final commissioning activities to begin. Crossrail Ltd says the station is 12 weeks away from being ready for handover to Transport for London. This means Crossrail Ltd can
Rail Grinding Equals Quiet Travelling
With Plasser & Theurer’s newly developed rail grinding machine for light rail and trams, rail traffic is easy on the ears: trains travel more quietly on ground rails. The world’s first ATMO (Automatic Track Machine Oscillator) was developed as part of Shift2Rail and combines two working methods. An Enhanced Rail Grinding
Time-lapse footage shows race to fix West Coast Main Line landslip
Railway engineers have secured the West Coast Main Line between Milton Keynes and Birmingham from being damaged by thousands of tonnes of moving earth. Network Rail specialists have spent 17 days completely rebuilding a railway embankment at Hillmorton Junction, just south of Rugby, after land started to slip underneath the
German Transport Ministry to Fund Private Rail Connections
“The shorter and easier the path to rail, the more likely companies will be to transport their goods by rail. By having a rail connection right outside or a goods station nearby the decision will be easier. That's why we're supporting private investments, supporting the construction of goods stations and
CAF to Supply 4 EMUs to Train Operator Euskotren
Siemens Mobility to Supply 31 Regional Trains to DB Regio Bayern
The Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft – or Bavarian Railway Company (BEG) – is the state-owned passenger transport body that purchases services from operating companies such as DB Regio. It plans, finances and controls regional and suburban rail transport on behalf of the Free State of Bavaria. It has specified that these vehicles
Bombardier to Increase Production Capacity in Belgium
The Bruges site will manufacture 204 M7 coaches for Belgian operator SNCB. This is 18 months of work for the factory. This contract, won in December 2020, underlines the importance of investing in the production capabilities at the site, added Michel Huyghe, the site director and head of operations for
Ministers accused of failing to get a grip on ‘ballooning costs’ of HS2
Photo: Steve Parsons/PA Wire Ministers have been accused of failing to “get a grip” on the “ballooning costs” for HS2. Speaking in the Commons, Labour’s shadow transport minister Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi raised concerns that cities such as Leeds could miss out on the benefits of the high-speed rail link. Related articles on
Airspan Selects Tallysman Timing Antennas
About Tallysman, A Calian Group Company Tallysman is a leading developer, manufacturer, and provider of GNSS, Iridium and Globalstar antennas and accessories. Based in Ottawa Canada, Tallysman is focused on high function, high performance technology and solutions. Tallysman is known for its Accutenna® and VeraPhase® technology, as well as its recently
Bombardier to Supply Three Additional Trains to SNCF
Once delivered to the Île-de-France region, there will be 145 new-generation Bombardier trains on the network. 73 will run on the N-Line. The design of the OMNEO Regio 2N trains is such that there will be alternating single and double-decker coaches in order to maximise capacity while also keeping the trains
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3 Rail Line Extensions that Will Open in the US in 2021
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
Alstom Supplies Ground-Charging Technology to Turkish Tramway
Alstom has supplied its ground-charging technology for tramsways to the Eminonu-Alibeykoy line in Istanbul, Turkey. Alstom’s APS system will now provide power for the trams running on the 10.1km Eminonu-Alibeykoy tramway. The tramway, which features 14 stations in total, opened the 9km stretch between Balat and Alibeykoy on 1 January 2021.
Grade II-listed Station Hall to undergo £500,000 refurbishment
The National Railway Museum’s Station Hall is set to receive a £500,000 refurbishment, thanks to the Friends of the National Railway Museum. The charity organisation which supports the work of the museum, has raised £300,000 from members to develop and refresh Station Hall’s permanent exhibition, which is housed inside the
Great Eastern Main Line works to commence this month
Vital upgrade works are set to take place on the Great Eastern Main Line this month. The work will take place between January and February between London Liverpool Street station and Shenfield and on the Southend Victoria line to improve reliability for passengers. Related articles: Major renewal works will continue to replace the
Alstom Completes Test Run for Algeria Tramway Project
For this project Alstom is responsible for the supply of the integrated system, the tracks, catenaries, telecommunications and signalling equipment, substations and ticketing facilities. The rolling stock for the network is the Alstom Citadis, manufactured in Annaba (Algeria) by Cital, Alstom’s local joint venture since 2010. source= https://railway-news.com/alstom-completes-test-run-for-algeria-tramway-project/
Test trains run on Underground extension
THE first test trains ran on the Northern Line extension of London Underground over Christmas, and the successful trips through 3.2km of tunnels from the new step-plate junction at Kennington to Nine Elms and Battersea were described as a ‘major milestone’. The trains were able to reverse at Battersea Power Station,
Hancock brands those who packed trains out of London ‘irresponsible’
Photos: PA Media Passengers who crowded on to trains to escape the tightening of COVID-19 restrictions in London have been branded “totally irresponsible” by the Health Secretary Matt Hancock. Mr Hancock condemned the busy scenes on Saturday night which came after the Prime Minister announced tougher coronavirus measures for the capital. Extra
Alstom Wins Contract for New Toulouse Metro Line
The Toulouse Metropole has chosen Alstom to supply the system for the city’s third metro line. The new line, measuring 27km in length, will be called Toulouse Aerospace Express. The contract is worth 470 million euros. Should all of the contract options be called, the total order value could rise to