Alstom to Maintain SJ’s Swedish Night Train Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 9, 20260 Alstom has been awarded a two-year contract to provide maintenance services for SJ’s night train fleet in Sweden following a procurement by the Swedish Transport Administration. The agreement covers the maintenance of 87 rail vehicles, comprising 12 locomotives and 75 passenger carriages operating primarily on the Stockholm–Umeå and Stockholm–Narvik routes. Alstom
Alstom & Flox Intelligence Trial AI-Powered Wildlife Detection & Deterrence Software Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20260 Alstom has partnered with Flox Intelligence to conduct a series of extensive field tests utilising AI technology that will identify and deter wildlife along rail tracks in Sweden. Preliminary testing has shown that the system has strong potential to reduce the risk of collisions with wild animals – one of the
Sweden: Talgo to Supply New Fleet of Long-Distance Trains for Trafikverket Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20260 Talgo has announced the signing of an agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) for the supply and comprehensive maintenance of a new fleet of long-distance daytime and overnight trains. The new units, which will cover routes between the south of the country and its northernmost cities, will consist of 10
Sweden: Alstom Signs 12-Year Service Agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 Alstom has signed a new, long-term technical support and spares supply agreement with LKAB Malmtrafik, which will cover a 12-year period starting 1 January 2026. The agreement covers the service of 34 units, predominately a set of IORE heavy-haul locomotives, which are designed for some of the heaviest and most demanding
Sweden: Alstom to Provide Maintenance for Västtågen Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 16, 20260 Alstom is set to continue its long-standing partnership with Statens Järnvägar (SJ) following the latter’s award of a new fleet operation contract from Västtrafik, which will see Alstom provide ongoing rolling stock maintenance for the Västtågen fleet. The new, 11-year maintenance agreement between the two parties has been valued at just
Swedish Transport Administration Awards Eastern Link Rail Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20260 The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has awarded two major construction contracts for the Eastern Link (Ostlänken), a planned high-capacity railway between Järna and Linköping. The contract covering Vagnhärad has been awarded to Hochtief Infrastructure GmbH Germany Sweden Branch, while the Skavsta contract will be delivered by Bouygues Travaux Publics. Both are
Alstom Celebrates Swedish Operations in First Impact Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 8, 20250 Alstom has released its very-first impact report on its Swedish operations, highlighting a strong contribution to both the country’s economy and its sustainable transportation situation. Supporting over 3,000 jobs in total; Alstom has become one of the country’s leading actors in the rail technology sector with more than 2,000 employees, contributing
Škoda Group Presents First Modernised M31 Tram in Gothenburg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20250 The Škoda Group has presented its very first fully modernised M31 tram for Västtrafik in Gothenburg. The vehicles have completed all required certification and operating tests and undergone their first passenger services in a new milestone of an ongoing fleet modernisation programme. The contract tasks Škoda with the modernisation of 79 M31
Icomera Congratulates CTO Mats Karlsson on Receiving Sweden’s Polhem Prize 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 19, 20250 Icomera today congratulates its Chief Technology Officer, Mats Karlsson, on being awarded the Polhem Prize (Polhemspriset) 2025, Sweden’s foremost distinction for outstanding technological innovation. Bestowed by the Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers, Engineers of Sweden, and named after the pioneering inventor Christopher Polhem, the prize honours innovations that have reached the
Škoda Group to Supply 31 Light Rail Vehicles for Stockholm Suburban Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20250 Škoda Group has been awarded a tender to supply a fleet of new rail vehicles for operation on the Saltsjöbanan light suburban railway, which runs from Stockholm to Saltsjöbaden in the municipality of Nacka. Operated by Stockholm carrier Storstockholms Lokaltrafik; the 230 million EUR contract is based on an order of
Stockholm Transport Orders 10 Additional Stadler EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20250 Stockholm Transport (SL) has ordered ten additional electric multiple units (EMUs) from Stadler. The new units are valued at 94 million CHF, and will serve to complement SL’s existing fleet on the Roslagsbanan line, replacing a number of 30-year old legacy trains currently in operation. The new contract includes an option for
Alstom Officially Inaugurates New Stockholm Office Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20250 Alstom has inaugurated its new Stockholm office in the presence of the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, and a number of industry stakeholders. The new premises provides room for a slew of advanced labs for the development of signalling systems, including the ERTMS for Botniabanan, Ådalsbanan and Malmbanan in
Stadler to Supply 13 Additional KISS Trains for AB Transitio Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 Stadler has been commissioned to build an additional 13 KISS double-decker multiple-unit trains for AB Transitio, with the latter choosing to secure an option from an initial contract between the two companies dating back to 2016. The new vehicles will be utilised by Mälardalstrafik AB for regional transport in the Stockholm
Sweden: Alstom Completes Delivery of ERTMS on Malmbanan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 30, 20250 Alstom has completed both the delivery and commission of the ERTMS on the Iron Ore Line (known locally as Malmbanan), a key rail line for Swedish freight transport. The system’s implementation marks the first deployment of the system outside of the country’s ERTMS pilot lines. The Iron Ore Line is Sweden’s northernmost
Sweden: Stadler to Supply Seven FLIRT Trains for A-Train AB Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20250 Stadler has been chosen to deliver seven of its FLIRT trains for Swedish railway company A-Train AB, with an option to deliver one additional vehicle as part of an order worth 250 million CHF. The trains, which will begin production at the end of 2026, are set to be produced at
Trafikverket Presents Vision 2050 Plan for Rail in Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 At the Train & Rail event in Stockholm, Lars Lindgren of Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration, presented Sweden’s long-term vision for its railway sector. Vision 2050 provides an ambitious roadmap, positioning rail as the backbone of both national and European transport networks. Lindgren opened with a historical overview, tracing Sweden’s railway
Alstom to Support Digital Systems on Stockholm Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 Alstom has entered into a five-year agreement with Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL) to provide ongoing support and development for the digital systems used in the Stockholm metro’s Movia C20 and C30 train fleets. The agreement came into effect on 1 April 2025 and includes an option for a further two-year extension. Iconic and
The Role of Night Trains in Sweden’s Transport Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 7, 20250 At the Train + Rail conference in Stockholm, Dan Olofsson, Head of Operational Strategy and National Coordination at SJ, outlined the ongoing and strategic importance of night trains in Sweden’s transport system. Night trains support long-distance domestic and cross-border travel, offering a practical alternative to flying. By enabling passengers to sleep
AECOM & Rejlers to Develop Sweden’s Southeast Link Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 AECOM has announced that it, alongside partners Rejlers, has been awarded a contract for the development of the new Southeast Link, a project to strengthen the railway network in the south of Sweden. The contract, which was awarded by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket), will see the two companies collaborate on
Filling the intermodal information gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20190 EUROPE: Intermodal freight company Kombiverkehr is piloting Train Monitor, which provides real-time information on the location and punctuality of its services operating within Germany and from Germany to Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Poland. This includes the estimated time when
Vossloh sales up as rationalisation progresses Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 VOSSLOH: Reporting its half-year results on July 25, Vossloh Group announced that sales had increased by 4·6% to €437·1m from €418·1m for the first six months of 2018. An 18·6% increase in orders received to €568·9m had helped to lift the group’s order backlog by 33·7% to €726·9m at the
FlixTrain raises funding for expansion in France and Sweden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: FlixMobility has completed a Series F funding round co-led by growth equity firms TCV and Permira, with long-time investor HV Holtzbrinck Ventures also participating through a joint investment with the European Investment Bank. In the rail sector, the company plans to use the equity raised to support the growth of
World rolling stock market – July 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 21, 20190 Belarus: TMH’s Tver works is to supply BC with 14 Type 61-4447.02 platskartny cars, eight Type 61-440.00 sleeping cars and eight Type 61-445.03 sleeping cars with staff compartments. The order is being financed through BelVEBlizing. Europe: Traktionssysteme Austria is supplying traction motors for the 30 three-car M7 metro trains which CAF
Malmbanan resignalling to support ETCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 SWEDEN: Trafikverket has started work on a three-year project to resignal the Malmbanan heavy haul line between Boden and Riksgränsen with digital interlockings and ETCS at an estimated cost of SKr3bn. According to the infrastructure manager, most of the existing interlockings on the iron ore corridor are more than 50 years
Bombardier’s ZEFIRO Wins German Design Award Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 Bombardier Transportation has won the Brandenburg Design Award for the design – interior and exterior – of its ZEFIRO Express intercity train. ZEFIRO Express intercity train wins German design award © Bombardier Transportation Bombardier says: “The train’s distinctive appearance is set to reshape mobility and redefine the intercity passenger experience in the Swedish
SJ wins north Norway operating contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 NORWAY: The SJ Norge subsidiary of Sweden’s national passenger operator has been selected for the Lot 2 Nord operating contract, national railway agency Jernbanedirektoratet announced on June 17. The contract covers long-distance passenger services on the Dovrebanen and Nordlandsbanen routes from Oslo to Trinbdheim and Bodø, as well as the Rørosbanen,
Industry Insider Week 24 – 7 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 24 for 10–14 June 2019: Bombardier MITRAC solution © Bombardier Transportation Policy ICE 4 train in Germany © Deutsche Bahn AG / Georg Wagner ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Following the
Bombardier Presents Light Rail Vehicle Safety System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 Sweden – Bombardier Transportation unveiled its COMPAS light rail vehicle safety system at UITP 2019 today. Bombardier’s COMPAS system © Bombardier Transportation COMPAS: Collision and Overspeed Monitoring and Prevention Assistance System Bombardier Transportation chose the UITP Global Public Transport Summit taking place in Stockholm 9–12 June to unveil its new safety system for
Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 22 for 27–31 May 2019: Alstom metro for Lyon Line 2 © Alstom/Mobylette Jaune Infrastructure Sydney Metro Rouse Hill Station © MDRX under licence Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service Sydney Metro North West
CAF Acquires EuroMaint to Expand Train Maintenance Sector Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 31, 20190 The transaction is expected to go through by July 19. The agreed price currently stands at around 80 million euros. However, the final price will become clear when the transaction closes. EuroMaint was established in 2001 when Swedish State Railways was disbanded. The assets were divided between seven different companies, all
CAF to acquire EuroMaint in €80m deal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20190 SWEDEN: CAF has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of rolling stock maintenance company EuroMaint Group from funds advised by private equity firm Orlando Nordics. The deal announced on May 23 is worth around €80m, subject to adjustments at the closing of the transaction which is expected by July 19. CAF said
Nanov Display Unveils Latest Line of Transit Monitors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Nanov Display unveils the latest in its line of Transit Monitors – the most recent model is a 46″ LCD that can be ceiling-mounted for any transit setting. Furthermore, the model can be welded or bolted to be more resilient to the possibilities of wind or rain. This model comes in
21 Nations in 8th European TramDriver Championship Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Brussels – On Saturday, 4 May, tram drivers from all over the European continent will come together in the Belgian capital to demonstrate their skills and find out who’s best. The European TramDriver Competition coincides with the 150th anniversary celebrations of Brussels’s tramways on 5 May. A tram in Brussels ©
RDG proposes arms-length body to oversee UK rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 UK: Greater accountability to rail users and devolved authorities is envisaged under proposals from the Rail Delivery Group published on April 30, along with the establishment of an ‘independent national organising body’ to co-ordinate and oversee the entire rail sector. Unveiling its proposals to the Williams Rail Review, which has been
Industry Insider Week 17 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 17 for 22–26 April 2019: Crossrail progress: line-wide systems © Crossrail Ltd Rolling Stock Stadler FLIRT train for Ottawa Trillium Line Stadler Wins Contract for Ottawa Trillium Line Trains Stadler has won a contract to
NSB Group rebrands as Vy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 NORWAY: State-owned train operator NSB Group relaunched as Vy on April 24, bringing its rail, bus and electric car-sharing activities together under a single brand. ‘The name Norwegian State Railways no longer adequately expresses what we do’, explained Chairman Dag Mejdell. ‘The NSB Group operates rail and bus services in Norway
Stadler Wins Contract for Ottawa Trillium Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20190 Rolling stock manufacturer Stadler has won a contract to deliver seven four-car multiple units for Ottawa. Stadler will adapt these trains, based on its FLIRT platform, to the city’s harsh climate. This contract for the Trillium Line trains is Stadler’s second Canadian project. The company is also manufacturing panoramic carriages
Vossloh signs turnout framework deals worth €100m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 EUROPE: Vossloh has agreed multi-year framework deals for the supply of turnout components to Sweden and Italy. The agreement with Swedish transport agency Trafikverket runs for four years and has two options each for extensions of two years, which could take the total value to more than €75m. The components are
Linköping high speed line planning contract awarded Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20190 SWEDEN: National transport agency Trafikverket has awarded Atkins and Ramboll a five-year contract to plan the Linköping city section of the proposed Ostlänken high speed line between Stockholm and the city. This is the first of three proposed high speed routes, which would form a 440 km Y-shaped network linking the major
Sweden to fund international night trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20190 SWEDEN: Overnight trains connecting Sweden with several international European destinations are to be introduced as part of government proposals to facilitate environmentally-friendly transport. Infrastructure Minister Tomas Eneroth announced on March 31 that the Social Democratic, Centre and Green parties had reached agreement to include a SKr50m framework grant in the spring
Rail Cargo Group locomotive order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20190 AUSTRIA: ÖBB has exercised an option for Siemens Mobility to supply a further 61 Vectron MS electric locomotives for use by Rail Cargo Group on cross-border routes in several countries. The national railway has now placed firm orders for a total of 108 Vecton locomotives within a January 2017 framework agreement
Inlandsbanan acquires DMUs for local services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 1, 20190 SWEDEN: Inlandsbanan has acquired five second-hand Alstom Lint diesel multiple-units for the planned launched of a regular passenger service on part of its route. Inlandsbanan is owned by 19 local authorities and operates seasonal tourist-focused passenger services along the north – south inland route from Gällivare to Mora. It has been working