TUFF Handset Delivers Six-Figure Annual Savings for Rail Operators – Now TOSQA and RIS Approved for GSM-R Train Radio Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20250 Driven by its success as a PIS handset, DAC’s TUFF handset is now officially TOSQA and RIS 0794 approved for use with onboard GSM-R radios. In the train cab, driver communication is critical, and this relies on robust, durable equipment. When a system goes down, delays and downtime occur and it’s
Hitachi Rail to Upgrade Systems on Lisbon’s Cascais Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20250 Hitachi Rail has been contracted to upgrade telecommunications and passenger information systems on the Cascais Line in Lisbon, Portugal. The work is being carried out for Infraestruturas de Portugal as part of ongoing modernisation efforts. The Cascais Line is one of Lisbon’s busiest commuter routes © Hitachi Rail Hitachi Rail, working with SISINT and
AtkinsRéalis to Upgrade Rail Signalling in East England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20240 Network Rail has appointed AtkinsRéalis to renew and upgrade the signalling and telecommunications infrastructure across the Eastern region of England. AtkinsRéalis is one of two suppliers selected for Lot 2A under the Eastern Routes Partnership Framework. The Lot 2A contract is valued at up to 150 million GBP over five years, but
Rail Telecoms are the Vital Backbone for Modern Rail Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 28, 20230 Any interruption of service has a profound effect on passengers and rail operators alike, which is why Drive Tests are critical to ensuring continuous operations. This webinar aims to provide a good overview of what a radio, telecoms or signalling engineer needs to know about using Drive Tests in the rail
The VIAVI Railway User Group 2023 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20230 By Reda Kalaagi, Senior Marketing Manager of VIAVI Solutions With 100+ participants from all over the world from 30+ companies, we are excited to share that this year’s Railway User Group has been the most successful one to date! 100+ participants gathered from across the globe to discuss developments in railway telecommunication ©
UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy Addresses Mobile Coverage for Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 13, 20230 On 11 April, the UK government published its latest Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, which includes a focus on delivering digital infrastructure to improve mobile coverage for rail. The government states that connectivity for passengers on the railways is currently unsatisfactory The strategy recognises that mobile coverage on the rail network is currently unreliable,
Long-Term Partnership Could Fund Upgrades to Network Rail’s Ageing Telecoms Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20230 Progress is being made towards Network Rail’s goal to upgrade the UK railway’s ageing telecoms infrastructure. Network Rail in exclusive discussions with consortium on deal to upgrade telecoms infrastructure © Network Rail Discussions are underway with a consortium of two private sector businesses regarding granting rights to commercialise the network. The proposed agreement will
French Government Funds NS2F Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 10, 20220 The France 2030 Committee has awarded 7,163,753 EUR in funding to the Thales-led Nouvelle Signalisation Ferroviaire Frugale (NS2F) consortium, which is developing an efficient and low-cost digital rail signalling and network operation system. Thales has teamed up with GeoSAT, Setec Ferroviaire, CLEARSY and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional council to form NS2F. The
Australia: Forrestfield-Airport Link Opens in Perth Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20220 The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) has commissioned Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport link. New Forrestfield-Airport Link opens © Hitachi Rail Tunnelling for the project was completed in April 2020, followed closely by the start of tracklaying in July of the same year. The link’s opening date was announced this summer. Perth’s first rail line to the city’s
What Is EN50155 for Railway Applications? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 This article intends to summarise the most important requirements that apply for power supply devices when considered as a component in railway applications. Although there are several standards to take into consideration when installing electronic equipment in trams and trains, we will be focusing on the EN50155. Premium has a wide range of
The Power of Digitalisation in Track Equipment Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 The digital monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before a defect causes traffic disruption. There is increasing interest in the potential of condition monitoring to support railway asset management and maintenance. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare, in co-operation with technical experts, data scientists and
Stimio & CBM Partnership Towards a Predictive Supply Chain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Stimio and CBM are pooling their expertise to provide mobility actors with an innovative solution that combines connected maintenance with predictive supply chain management. Stimio, a company specializing in the supply of IoT solutions to various industries, has joined forces with CBM, the leader in spare parts for coaches, buses and
How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 17, 20220 Nomad Digital: How Connected Technologies Can Optimise Fleet Operations Fleet downtime can have a huge impact on transport operators, causing delays which can result in dissatisfied passengers. Optimisation of fleet operations can help businesses perform at the optimal level. The Internet of Things (IoT), telematics, and vehicle tracking present many opportunities for
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: 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
Webinar: Making the Move to Condition Based Maintenance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Webinar: Making the Move to Condition Based Maintenance Date: June 2nd, 2022 Time: Start 11:00 am – 12:30 pm (CET)Register here In the new rail world, maintenance productivity will take a central stage as operators focus on lowering operational costs and striving for 24/7 availability of the assets. Operators embrace the power of data and gradually derive meaningful insight to
Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 21, 20220 ONxpress Transportation Partners – a consortium made up of Alstom, Aecon Group, Deutsche Bahn International Operations and FCC Construcción – has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project. GO Expansion will transform the GO rail network from a commuter service into an all-day rapid system. ©
Rizzani de Eccher to Build Baltic States’ Longest Railway Bridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Rizzani de Eccher has been chosen to construct the Rail Baltica railway bridge over the river Neris near Jonava, Lithuania. The longest railway bridge in the Baltic States will be built over Neris by an Italian company As well as build the bridge, the Italian construction company will be responsible for related
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
UK: Network Rail Chooses Alstom for Major Cambridge Re-Signalling Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20220 Alstom has been awarded a 130 million GBP ( 155.83m euros | 176.56m USD) contract as part of Network Rail’s Cambridge re-signalling project. Major rail contract for Cambridge re-signalling awarded to Alstom © Network Rail This is the largest single contract to be awarded by Network Rail under the Major Signalling Framework Agreement
The Infrastructure Progress Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20190 Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif is investing more than 45 million euros in refurbishing the Recoletos Tunnel in Madrid. The original tunnel construction works began in 1933 but it wasn’t until 1967 that it entered service. These renovation works, which began in June this year, will affect the route, electrification and
GSM-R and the Road Towards FRMCS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20190 Frequentis is at the centre of this development with the evolution of its fixed terminal system for voice and data communication, FTS 3020. It is used by many of the world’s major railways as a component of the operational communication system. Over the past few years Frequentis has evolved FTS
Entire DB Cargo Fleet to Go Digital by 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 DB Cargo says it will equip its entire fleet of freight cars with intelligent sensors and telematics by 2020. In total, DB Cargo has a fleet of around 68,000 cars. The company has now reached the half-way milestone: the 34,000th freight car has been equipped with modern telematics and intelligent
CAF Wins 120 Million Euro European Signalling Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 CAF has won signalling contracts worth more than 120 million euros (134.48 million USD) for Spain, Slovenia and Bulgaria. High-speed train in Spain © Kabelleger / David Gubler under licence CAF Signalling Contract Details for Spain The contract covers the supply of the safety installations for the Nudo de La Encina-Xátiva-Valencia section
HGS100RW: All-Purpose Voltage Limiter for Railway Applications Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20190 The HGS100RW all-purpose voltage limiter is a piece of protective electro-technical equipment that has a conductive connection to a tower providing tractive support (OLE) and to the rail via a 10mm conductor. Since rails are insulated, devices are used that only allow through voltages higher than: 250 V – places accessible
Davenne takes over at UIC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: The appointment of François Davenne as Director General of the International Union of Railways was formally confirmed at the UIC General Assembly in Budapest on June 25. Taking over with effect from July 1, he succeeds Jean-Pierre Loubinoux, who has served as UIC Director General since the organisation was restructured
nVent ERICO – Railway Electrical Protection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 Lightning strikes can cause catastrophic damage to critical rail infrastructure and equipment. Unexpected transient events or momentary bursts of extremely high voltages can occur even during normal operations. That’s why railway electrical protection is a vital part of safe, reliable operations. nVent ERICO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products that
Critical Communications for Australian Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 With the increased number of passengers using rail as their mode of transport Frontline Safety Critical Communications becomes ever more vital and also challenging. Getting safety communications accurate, brief, clear and professional will help ensure the safe travel of billions of customers. In this article, Anton Abrahams, Chairman, Australasian Critical
Network Rail announces signalling and telecoms framework deals worth £750m Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20190 UK: Infrastructure manager Network Rail announced the award of six geographical Signalling & Telecoms framework contracts with an estimated total value of £750m on April 29. The S&T frameworks cover projects of varying value, including stand-alone level crossing works, major telecommunications works and related civil works, during regulatory Control Period 6
Dedicated FAdC Training Facility Supports Local Railway Experts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20190 Frauscher India and RailTel Corporation joined hands to establish a training facility for users of the axle counter Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC. It is situated at RailTel’s office in Delhi. The facility was inaugurated in January 2019 by Mr N. Kashinath, Director General S&T (Signalling and Telecommunications). Mr Puneet Chawla,
Overhead Line Electrification for Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20190 Book Review Overhead Line Electrification for RailwaysBy Garry Keenor Developed over several years by an experienced electrification engineer, this book is intended to provide ‘an approachable and reasonably comprehensive’ study of overhead electrification systems, setting out ‘the why as well as the what’ for readers with some basic engineering knowledge. It is
African rail summit sets out digital future Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20190 AFRICA: The first UIC African Rail Digital Summit which was held in Cape Town on February 25-27 set out an agenda for the digital transformation of railways across the continent. Taking as its theme ‘Africa: the continent of the digital future for rail’, the event was organised by the International Union
World rail infrastructure market – February 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20190 Argentina: The Ministry of Transport has awarded a consortium of Alstom (58%) and POSE (42%) a €90m contract to modernise signalling on sections of the Roca commuter network in Buenos Aires. Australia: The NSW state government has awarded Lendlease a A$476m contract to build Victoria Cross station as part of