Rail Minister Opens UK’s First Electrified Railway Testing Loop Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20260 Rail Minister Lord Hendy has officially opened the UK’s first electrified railway testing loop at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire. The new 3.5-kilometre track was inaugurated during a ceremony attended by representatives from across the rail industry. The testing loop forms part of a wider redevelopment of the Long
Vancouver: Broadway Subway Project Starts Testing Ahead of 2027 Opening Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20260 Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Project has reached a new phase of development with dynamic testing now underway on completed sections of track. This marks the first time SkyTrain vehicles have operated on the extension. The project is extending Metro Vancouver’s Millennium Line west from VCC-Clark Station to Arbutus Street, adding 5.7 kilometres
Amtrak Airo Arrives in Seattle for Final Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 18, 20260 Amtrak’s brand-new Airo trainset has officially arrived in Seattle – marking a major milestone in the operator’s journey to introduce a new generation of train services across the region. The trainset has now entered its final testing, staff training, route testing and practice run stage on the Amtrak Cascades route, and
Northlander Trains Enter Testing Phase in Northern Ontario Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 Northlander passenger trains have entered a key testing phase in northern Ontario as preparations continue for the rail service’s planned return later this year. The first trainset has completed “burn-in” testing after travelling more than 1,600 kilometres in conditions that reflect regular operations. The next stage, known as Revenue Service Demonstration,
Amtrak Airo Moves from Colorado to Northeast for Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20250 The first trainset from Amtrak’s new Airo fleet has completed testing in Pueblo, Colorado, and is now being transferred to the Northeast Corridor for further trials. This move represents a key step in the planned introduction of new trains on the Amtrak Cascades route in 2026. Amtrak’s new Airo train © Amtrak The Airo
DB ESG to Provide Quality Assurance Services for New Piccadilly Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 13, 20250 DB ESG has, in collaboration with DB Systemtechnik (DB ST), been appointed to provide Quality Assurance services to Transport for London (TfL) for its new Piccadilly line trains. The company will provide independent quality assurances during the design, building and testing phases of the new fleet of 94 Siemens Mobility trains. The
Network Rail Test Tracks – A Reimagined Future at RSN 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 7, 20250 Situated in both Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and Tuxford, Nottinghamshire; Network Rail’s two Rail, Innovation and Development Centres (RIDC) play a key role in the development of new rail systems across the UK, providing testing grounds within a large sandbox for those looking to introduce new technologies to the industry. The sites,
Test Ride Bookings Now Available for Coventry Very Light Rail Demonstrator Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 2, 20250 Coventry City Council has opened online bookings for members of the public to test ride the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) system for the first time. The free rides will take place on a 220-metre demonstration track in the city centre between late May and the end of June. Coventry Very Light
Coventry Very Light Rail Set for City Centre Demonstration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20250 RailAdventure UK, a transport services company based in the West Midlands, has been appointed to operate the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle during its upcoming city centre demonstration. The trial will take place on a 220-metre section of track between Greyfriars Road and Queen Victoria Road in Coventry in May
Austria: Final Testing Begins on Koralmbahn Line Before December Launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20250 In Austria, the Koralmbahn rail link between Graz and Klagenfurt is approaching operational readiness, with commissioning set for 14 December 2025. Before regular passenger services begin, the line will undergo an extensive programme of testing, training, and safety checks. From 14 April, test and measurement runs will begin along the newly built
Maryland Purple Line Begins Dynamic Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 7, 20250 The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) has confirmed that dynamic testing is underway for the Purple Line’s light rail vehicles. Testing is taking place on a one-mile track next to the Operations and Maintenance Facility on Veterans Parkway in Glenridge. Purple Line LRV testing © Maryland Department of Transportation Eight vehicles currently on-site are taking
Test Train Completes Journey through Auckland’s City Rail Link Tunnels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 13, 20250 A KiwiRail test train has travelled the full length of the City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels for the first time in Auckland, New Zealand. The 3.45-kilometre journey ran south from Waitematā Station (Britomart), passing through the new underground stations at Te Waihorotiu and Karanga-a-Hape before reaching Maungawhau Station on the Western/North
ÖBB’s Cityjet Double-Decker Undergoes Climate Wind Tunnel Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 11, 20250 The new ÖBB Cityjet double-decker train is currently undergoing testing in one of the world’s largest climate wind tunnels. The Rail Tec Arsenal in Vienna is conducting extreme weather condition simulations to ensure the train meets safety, reliability, and efficiency standards before its scheduled deployment in 2026. The Cityjet double-decker in the
Hitachi Rail Tests Intercity Battery Train on UK Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20240 An intercity battery-powered train has commenced testing on the national rail network in the UK through a collaboration between TransPennine Express (TPE), Angel Trains, and Hitachi Rail. This eight-week testing phase follows successful low-speed trials conducted at Hitachi Rail’s Newton Aycliffe facility, where the train operated solely on battery power, producing
Ricardo’s First Certification in Belgium: The FLIRT Commuter Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 4, 20240 Ricardo’s First Certification in Belgium: The FLIRT International Commuter Train State-of-the-art international train operation across three countries. The first Stadler FLIRT trains with ECTS Guardia signalling system are now in service in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, as part of a fleet managed by the Dutch operator, Arriva. Passengers are now able
Alstom Completes Electric Train Maintenance Depot in Romania Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20240 Alstom has completed work on a new maintenance depot in Romania that will test and validate the nation’s new electric trains. The new depot, situated in the Grivita area of Bucharest, is Romania’s first depot built for the maintenance and testing of electric trains and locomotives. Its location provides convenient access
Caltrain Completes Integrated Testing between San Francisco and San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 19, 20240 Caltrain’s electric trains have completed integrated testing between San Francisco and San Jose, marking an important milestone in the operator’s Electrification Project. During this process, tests were carried out on the electric trains, the overhead contact system, the grounding, the bonding and the existing infrastructure, especially in the final segment of
FCH2Rail Bi-Mode Hydrogen Train Completes Tests in Portugal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 17, 20240 The FCH2Rail project has completed testing of its bimodal hydrogen train on the rail network in Portugal. Between 3 and 6 April, the demonstrator train with hydrogen fuel cells travelled on the Minho Line, making it the first hydrogen train to operate in Portugal. With these tests, the FCH2Rail project obtained authorisation
Certifications for Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cell & Electrolysis Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 11, 20240 Certifications for Safe Hydrogen Technologies and Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Systems TÜV SÜD supports the development of safe hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. At Hannover Messe from 22 to 26 April 2024, the international testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company will be presenting its H2-Readiness Certification for materials, components and systems as
Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20240 Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg. The site, which will be built on a plot measuring roughly 46,000 square metres in Hennigsdorf, will be used to commission trains manufactured at the Swiss company’s Berlin-Pankow plant. The previous commissioning
SGS Recognised as Independent Safety Assessment Body for Metro de Madrid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20240 We are pleased to announce that SGS has been awarded the Metro de Madrid S.A. framework agreement: Technical Attendance for Operational Railway Safety of Technical, Operational or Organizational Modifications of Madrid Railway System. The contract was published in the Community of Madrid Official Gazette on April 26, 2023. For the next four
Why Choose Rail Services from SGS? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20240 Why Choose Rail Services from SGS?Rail services from SGS – a range of services to support rail operations throughout the value chain. The rail industry requires solutions that ensure both safety and optimal performance. As projects grow more complex and encompass various subsystems, such as rolling stock, control-command, signalling systems, energy,
SGS – Supporting Rail Operations Throughout the Supply Chain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20240 SGS, the leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services for the railway sector, has launched its new Rail Services page on SGS.com – where you can find the latest information on its comprehensive services for the railway industry. The rail industry requires solutions that ensure both safety and optimal performance.
Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test & Technology Centre in Västerås Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 7, 20230 Alstom Inaugurates New Mobility Test and Technology Centre in Västerås, Sweden New 10,000-square-metre collaborative workspace for over 500 people across different functions Centre to concentrate Alstom’s innovation capabilities in Sweden and enable collaboration across industries, higher education institutions, and start-ups Centre will feed innovation throughout Alstom on a global scale Alstom, global leader in
ASC Sensors and CETEST Elevate Testing Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 ASC Sensors and CETEST Elevate Testing Standards in the Transport Industry ASC sensor solutions help Spanish test and analysis center CETEST address critical measuring and testing challenges to provide unrivalled monitoring outcomes. Our partner CETEST offers a range of important testing, engineering and monitoring services to transport and other industries. As one
Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 Alstom Expands Presence in Thailand with New Digital Mobility Lab Located in Bangkok, the lab will undertake development of Digital Mobility and Signalling solutions, expanding the company’s capability in smart mobility The newly expanded lab, with over 277 m2, brings the total lab space at Alstom Thailand to over 2000 m2 and
Ricardo & GCRE Agree Memorandum on Future Strategic Alliance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 Ricardo to advise UK rail research and test facility on certification and approvals processes. Ricardo has agreed a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE), under which it will provide a range of important advisory services to support the new facility planned for South Wales. “Having such
Australia: Testing Underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20230 The Government of Victoria has confirmed that testing is now underway within Melbourne’s new Metro Tunnel. In July, the first two High Capacity Metro Trains entered the twin 9-kilometre tunnels at South Yarra and travelled 1.7 kilometres to Anzac Station. Rolling stock testing is now underway in Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel © Metro Tunnel Over the
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
CRRC Metro Trains Commence Trial Runs on Shanghai-Jiangsu Line 11 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 24, 20230 CRRC-made metro trains have commenced no-load trial runs on the Shanghai-Jiangsu Line 11 in China. The train will complete no-load trial runs for the next three months This is China’s first cross-county metro line and Jiangsu’s first cross-province rail service that directly connects with Shanghai. The six-carriage metro trains will travel at speeds
ENSCO, Inc. Creates Brazilian Subsidiary Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20230 ENSCO, Inc. Creates Brazilian Subsidiary – ENSCO Technologias do Brasil LTDA Company’s Brazilian-base will assist in growth of South American Railway Sector. ENSCO Technologias do Brasil to exhibit at NT EXPO – Sao Paulo, February 28 – March 2, 2023. ENSCO, Inc., the international leader in track inspection technology, announced a new subsidiary
How Data Can Drive Actionable Insights Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 8, 20230 Data has the potential to drive business growth, yet it also creates a disruptive narrative if it is not managed correctly. Rushab Shah, Digital Strategy Lead at Ricardo, comments on the challenges associated with throwing the words data and digital at a problem, without first realising what you want to achieve. We
Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 24, 20230 Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet to Serve Latvian Capital New Battery-Electric Multiple Units to form part of major transport investment across Riga’s metropolitan area. Ricardo has been appointed by the Latvian Ministry of Transport to develop the technical specifications for a zero-emission rail fleet to serve the capital, Riga, and its
Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20220 Successful Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets from Stadler will be operating in Belgium end 2023. Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify the trainsets against the requirements applicable in Belgium. The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets are currently in service in Germany
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
Element Materials Unveils Air Treatment Testing Facilities Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Element Materials Unveils One of the First and Largest Air Treatment Testing Facilities Designed to Support Indoor Space Public Health Air Quality 7,500ft3 facility now open to evaluate aerosolized product efficacy; reduce airborne organisms, viral particles. Element Materials Technology (Element), a leading global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company, today unveiled one
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 18, 20220 The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
UK: Construction to Begin on Global Centre of Rail Excellence Next Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 28, 20220 The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has officially acquired the former Nant Helen opencast site and Onllwyn Washery in Neath Port Talbot and Powys, South Wales, paving the way for construction to begin. GCRE site being prepared for construction. © The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) Outline planning consent for
FRA and ENSCO Launch Modernization Era at the TTC Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20220 U.S. DOT and FRA celebrate 50 years of transportation technology research as Center expands its transportation focus. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and ENSCO, Inc. celebrated 50 years of transportation research and development at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, CO, during an event with federal and state government officials
US: Silver Line Extension to Dulles Airport Could Open by Thanksgiving Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20220 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMTA) has announced that its Silver Line extension to Dulles Airport Station will be operationally ready in time for Thanksgiving travel on Thursday 24 November. This news follows the the completion of two weeks of successful simulated service. The WMTA Silver Line extension will connect to six
ENSCO Rail: Stadler to Test DMUs at Transportation Technology Center Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 11, 20220 ENSCO Rail Announces Stadler to Test New DMUs at the Transportation Technology Center Trainsets will undergo braking, acceleration and other operational testing at TTC. ENSCO Rail, the global engineering services company, announced today that it has reached an agreement with Stadler US Inc, the rail vehicle manufacturer, to conduct operational testing at
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
Ricardo Performs Safety Assessment of Signalling Overhaul on UK Main Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20220 Ricardo Performs Safety Assessment of Signalling Overhaul on UK Main Line Ricardo has helped support the signalling overhaul of a key stretch of the UK’s West Coast main line, a project which saw the closure of one of the few remaining manually operated signal boxes on the network. The Macclesfield Re-signalling Project commenced in summer 2021, upgrading a section
Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 31, 20220 Systems Integration Support for Extension of Ottawa’s O-Train Ricardo has been appointed to provide Systems Integration Verifier Services for the extension of the O-Train network in the Canadian capital, Ottawa. Line 2 (French: Ligne 2 de l’O-Train), is a six-kilometre single track route that forms part of the city’s two-line O-Train light
Caltrain Tests Electric Trainset on Corridor in San Jose Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20220 Caltrain’s first electric trainset has completed clearance testing along the corridor between Santa Clara and Tamien Stations in San Jose, California. This clearance testing will ensure the electrified trains are able to operate safely along the Peninsula Corridor, which spans 47 miles from San Jose to San Francisco. The test train was
Element Bolsters Position in the North American Mobility Market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 14, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has acquired Trialon Corporation (Trialon), a leading provider of product qualification testing for the automotive supply chain. The acquisition of Trialon, from Resilience Capital Partners, further solidifies Element’s leadership in the North American mobility market, in both the size and breadth of its offering. This acquisition is part
Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 Opinion: Engaging Early for Smoother Safety Assessment Waiting until late in a project to start safety engineering can be a costly mistake Final safety assurance happens at the end of the project. It’s true, but if you wait until near the end to start the safety engineering process, you significantly increase your
Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 29, 20220 Opinion: What Should Be Considered When Planning System Integration Testing for a New Railway Line? By Ilse Vermeij, Rail Product Manager Testing, Ricardo System Integration Testing is an important part of verifying whether a complex system has been correctly implemented. I believe the V-model remains the best way to illustrate the process (see
Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 15, 20220 Ricardo Forms Strategic Alliance with MxV Rail Ricardo and MxV Rail have signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement that will bring together the two rail organisations’ engineering and testing capabilities to serve a burgeoning global rail and transit market. The new alliance will leverage decades of expertise to provide project support for rail engineering, testing, investigation and
From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 7, 20220 Opinion: From Big Bangs to Sling Shots – 3 Routes to Hydrogen Adoption in Rail Many have taken the decision to use hydrogen as part of a rail decarbonisation journey. However, there are different paths we may take to reach the same destination. How Can Railways Adopt Hydrogen Power? As stars are mostly
Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Ricardo Appointed to Support Transformation of the Greater Toronto Rail Network Experts will perform independent safety assessments during the design stage of the Go Expansion railway upgrade. Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) for the forthcoming transformation of rail transit across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
SYSTRA Consortium to Ensure Malaysia-Singapore Cross-Border RTS Link Meets Safety Standards Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20220 A SYSTRA-led consortium has been chosen to provide independent certification for the Straits of Johor cross-border rapid transit system (RTS) link that will connect Malaysia and Singapore. Artist’s impression of RTS cross-border link station The new link is scheduled to go into service in late 2026, carrying passengers four kilometres between the
Element Appoints New Singapore General Manager for Admaterials Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 5, 20220 Element Materials Technology (Element) has announced the appointment of Sherly Wijaya as the new General Manager for Admaterials in Singapore. Sherly brings 17 years of commercial testing laboratory experience in Malaysia and Singapore to the role. She has been a long-time employee of Admaterials, which was acquired by Element in 2018,
Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik Partner for One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20220 Partnership Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik One-Stop Shop Testing and Approval Services Ricardo Certification and DB Systemtechnik have agreed to intensify their partnership so that they are able to provide a complete one-stop shop in testing and approval services of new and modernised rail vehicles and infrastructure across European territories. After 10
Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Ricardo to Support Copenhagen S-Bane’s Journey to Fully Automated Operation Ricardo Certification has been appointed as the Assessment Body (AsBo) for the transformation of Copenhagen’s S-Bane railway into a fully automated system. DSB, the future operator of the S-Bane, requires the support of an independent AsBo to ensure that the processes used
LiveEO Achieves Certified-ISV Partner Status in the AWS Partner Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20220 LiveEO Achieves Certified Independent Software Vendor (Certified-ISV) Partner Status in the AWS Partner Network LiveEO, a leading provider of Satellite-Based Infrastructure Monitoring Solutions, today announced it is now a certified Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). The AWS ISV Partner Path is a curated
Element Materials Technology Acquired by Temasek Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 17, 20220 Element Materials Technology Group (Element or the Group), a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services, has been acquired by Temasek from Bridgepoint. Temasek, a global investor headquartered in Singapore, has been a minority shareholder in Element since 2019. The Group generates annual revenues of c.$1 billion and has