DB InfraGO Completes Renovation on Key Section of Hamburg – Berlin Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20260 DB InfraGO has announced the completion of a corridor renovation along the northern section of the rail link between Hamburg and Berlin. Renovation works have seen a major renewal of tracks, switches, noise barriers and signal boxes, as well as the modernisation of a number of stations along the route –
US: Final Rail Segment Installed on Maryland’s Purple Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 13, 20260 The final segment of rail has officially installed at Purple Line 16th Street – Woodside Station, marking the completion of 193,100 feet of track connecting Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Laid by Governor of Maryland Wes Moore, the completion of the final installation marks a major milestone for the Purple Line,
Union Pacific Agrees Contract for Domestic Rail Supply from Rocky Mountain Steel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20260 Union Pacific Railroad and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills have signed a new seven-year agreement for the domestic production of steel rails. This extends a long-standing commercial relationship and confirms continued demand for US-made rail infrastructure materials. The arrangement centres on supply from Rocky Mountain Steel’s facility in Pueblo, Colorado, which is
Network Rail Completes Infrastructure Works Across Kent, Sussex and South London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 7, 20260 Network Rail has celebrated the completion of a number of key infrastructure upgrades across Kent, Sussex and south London – all of which were finalised over the festive period. Works were carried out over a period of 12 days, and included the refurbishment of track and equipment at switches and crossing/points
Network Rail Advises Passengers to Plan Ahead as Crews Tackle Christmas Jigsaw Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20250 Passengers looking to travel to and from London Euston have been advised to plan journeys in advance as Network Rail prepares to tackle a project dubbed as ‘Britain’s Biggest Christmas Jigsaw’. The works, which will begin on Christmas Eve, will see Network Rail teams replace 130 track pieces across Hanslope Junction,
Network Rail Completes £15 Million West Highland Line Improvement Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20250 Network Rail has completed delivery on a 15 million GBP rail improvement project on the West Highland Line connecting Crianlarich and Fort William. Carried out over a nine-day closure; the work saw engineers renew sections of track, make improvements to drainage and clear hazardous vegetation in order to protect the line
Network Rail Carries Out UK’s First Low-Carbon Track Renewal Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 13, 20250 A collaboration between Network Rail, Southern Renewals Enterprise (SRE) and VolkerRail has seen the replacement of 1,150 yards of plain line track replaced with low carbon materials – marking the completion of UK’s first low-carbon track renewal project. The track combines green steel rail, low-carbon concrete, recycled ballast and renewable biofuelled
DB Engineering & Consulting to Design Trackway for Rail Baltica Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20250 Rail Baltica has signed a 38.31 million EUR contract for design and supervision services on the 96km stretch between the Lithuania–Poland border and Kaunas (Jiesia). The contract, which was procured through a public tender, was signed by RB Rail AS, LTG Infra and DB Engineering & Consulting. The project is well into
Drainage, CP7 & the Implications for Rail Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20250 As investment in rail infrastructure begins to accelerate via Network Rail’s £45-billion of CP7 funding, 75% of which will be spent on maintenance and renewal projects, (name and job title) explains why drainage is now a core focus for the rail industry and why it’s finally being recognised for the
Holland’s Track Inspector Brings Flexible, High-Precision Rail Inspection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 We love trains. You love trains. Sign up to our weekly newsletter to have all the latest global industry news calling at your inbox. You’ll also get our quarterly eMagazine: more trains, but with a shiny cover! Find out what industry suppliers are up to and read in-depth editorials. I agree
Boston Area Rail Renewal Project Benefits From Gradall TrackStar Versatility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 A major track renewal project launched by the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority posed a major test for the multi-task capability of Gradall TrackStar railway maintenance machines working on the Green Line D Track between the Beaconsfield and Riverside stations near Brookline, Mass. The work performed by contractor Barletta-Fischbach involved replacing 25,000
Pandrol Wins ERCI Award for Best Large Company Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 Pandrol, one of the world’s leading rail fastener and aluminothermic welding manufacturers, has won the prestigious Innovation award (large company) from ERCI (European Railway Clusters Initiative), at SIFER 2025 in Lille, France. The company won the innovation award for its groundbreaking new i+weld aluminothermic welding solutions, which was demonstrated at the
LTG Infra Signs Three Contracts for 77km of Rail Baltica Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20250 LTG Infra has signed three contracts worth 235 million EUR for a number of significant construction works, including 10km of rail installation between Šveicarija and Žeimiai and an 18.9km embankment from Kaunas to Šveicarija. The rail installation will be carried out by joint venture partners Leonhard Weiss International of Germany and
voestalpine Railway Systems Sets New Standard: First Hydrogen-Based Rail Produced Worldwide Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20250 As a global market leader for complete rail infrastructure systems, we are pleased to announce a historic milestone in sustainable steel production: We have produced and delivered the world’s first hydrogen-based rail. This innovation is part of a comprehensive research project at the Donawitz site and underscores our commitment to climate-friendly
Hitachi Rail Acquires Omnicom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20250 Hitachi Rail has announced the acquisition of Omnicom, the digital rail monitoring business, from Balfour Beatty. The acquisition will form part of Hitachi’s efforts to further grow its digital asset management business, HMAX, which can be found on more than 2,000 trains across the globe. Omnicom will be utilised to strengthen Hitachi
AREMA 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20250 AREMA is back In Indy this September, and you can find Holland in booth #527. Attending the exhibition? Stop by and visit us to learn more about some of the products / services below and more. Argus 2.0 Track Inspector Holland’s Argus track measurement technology features multiple ways for railroads to inspect their
Irish Rail Awards Contract for Major Rail Infrastructure Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20250 Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has appointed Jacobs to support a major rail infrastructure programme in Ireland. The project focuses on modernising and expanding a key regional and intercity corridor from Galway to Portarlington, spanning approximately 140 kilometres (87 miles) with connections to Dublin. The programme aims to improve capacity, journey times,
Engineering Resilience: Cork–Rubber Rail Pads for High-Performance Track Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20250 As railways around the world push for higher durability, reduced noise, and lower environmental impact, one key component quietly plays a central role: the rail pad. Sitting between the rail and the sleeper, the rail pad ensures smooth load transfer, reduces track fatigue, and filters out vibrations. But not all rail
Details Make the Difference for Railway Maintenance Productivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20250 In the demanding environment of railway maintenance, overall productivity often hinges on specific design and operational details. Equipment that thoughtfully addresses the nuances of track work can unlock significant efficiencies. The Gradall TrackStar line exemplifies how focusing on such details – from on-site mobility to the precision of its tools –
From Chief Technologist to Chief Executive: Engineering Vision into Strategy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20250 By David BenDavid, CEO, Rail Vision Ltd. Sitting in the cab of a switcher locomotive at dawn—its twin Caterpillars rumbling underneath—reminds me why I first joined Rail Vision eight years ago. Back then, as a newly minted CTO, my focus was a narrow but noble one: teach silicon wafers to see
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
Network Rail Awards Contracts for 450,000 Tonnes of Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20250 Network Rail has signed a new set of contracts for the provision of nearly 450,000 tonnes of rail until 2030. The contracts, which will be active from 1 July, have been awarded to British Steel, Saarstahl Rail and Voestalpine, with Arcelor Mittal also now able to supply rail on an ad-hoc
How Are Pliteq’s Rubber Innovations Redefining Noise and Vibration Control in Rail? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20250 Railway-News speaks with Pliteq’s Engineering Lead for Rail and Ground-Borne Vibration, Mykola Tverdokhlib, about how the company’s rubber-based materials are helping rail operators reduce noise, vibration and maintenance costs. Railway-News: Pliteq has established itself as a leader in track elastomer solutions for the rail industry. What would you say sets you
£500 Million Network Rail Deal to Secure British Steel Jobs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20250 The Transport Secretary has announced a five-year, 500 million GBP agreement between Network Rail and British Steel, safeguarding thousands of manufacturing jobs and supporting the continued operation of the Scunthorpe steelworks. The deal, confirmed during a ministerial visit to the site, will see British Steel provide over 337,000 tonnes of rail
Amorim Cork Solutions: A Trusted Partner in Rail Infrastructure Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20250 Leading Rail Innovation with Cork-Rubber Composites In the evolving landscape of rail infrastructure, the demand for sustainable, high-performance materials is paramount. Amorim Cork Solutions stands at the forefront, offering cork-rubber composites that address these needs effectively. High-Performance Vibration Control Solutions for Track Infrastructure Amorim Cork Solutions develops and supplies a complete range of
Yeltech and Riyadh Metro: Advancing Railway Infrastructure with Smart Monitoring Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20250 Railway networks across the globe are constantly evolving to meet increasing demands for efficiency, safety and sustainability. A key player in this transformation is Yeltech Ltd, a company renowned for its cutting-edge remote monitoring solutions. Founded in 2004, Yeltech has successfully positioned itself as an industry leader in the development of
Innovation that Keeps Your People Safe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 27, 20250 A New Way of Thinking – Selected Warning Device Placement Until now, it has been customary to secure track renewal worksites or sites with heavy machines by placing automatic track warning systems along the track at regular intervals. This requires a large number of warning devices in order to cover the length
Q&A with Wild Ingenieure AG: Technology to Overcome Rail Monitoring Challenges Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 Wild Ingenieure is a survey firm that specialises in railway construction projects in Switzerland. The firm is well known for its progressive mindset that has helped its customers, both public and private, resolve some of rail’s most complex challenges. We asked Florian von Matt, the Küssnacht am Rigi-based firm’s rail monitoring expert,
DB Awards Final Construction Contracts for Hamburg–Berlin Rail Line Renovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20250 Deutsche Bahn (DB) has awarded the construction contracts for the last phase of the general renovation on the Hamburg–Berlin rail corridor. This final segment between Hamburg-Rothenburgsort and Büchen will be upgraded by a consortium of firms following a Europe-wide procurement process. Extensive work on the rail network and stations will start on
Maurer Magnetic – Mobile Demagnetisation Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 Magnetised rails or magnetism of ferromagnetic train components can cause significant operational challenges in the railway industry. As a leading global specialist in demagnetisation, Maurer Magnetic provides cutting-edge solutions to the railway sector and various other industries worldwide. Whenever magnetism becomes an issue, the Swiss experts at Maurer are ready with
Maurer Magnetic – Mobile Demagnetisation Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 9, 20250 Magnetised rails or magnetism of ferromagnetic train components can cause significant operational challenges in the railway industry. As a leading global specialist in demagnetisation, Maurer Magnetic provides cutting-edge solutions to the railway sector and various other industries worldwide. Whenever magnetism becomes an issue, the Swiss experts at Maurer are ready with
Hitachi Rail Oversees Completion of Line Modernisation in Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 8, 20250 An upgrade of a 60km section of rail linking Budapest’s Rákos station and Hatvan in eastern Hungary has been completed. The project, which was led by Hitachi Rail, saw six electronic interlockings receive upgrades at Rákosliget, Pécel, Isaszeg, Gödöllő, Babatpuszta and Aszód, as well as the implementation of the European Train
Highly Mobile Solutions for Rail Construction and Maintenance Work Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20250 Gradall railway maintenance machines represent a unique combination of mobility and versatility, able to get to the job – either on rails or pavement – and then efficiently handle a wide range of maintenance and construction jobs. Armed with Gradall’s world-famous boom, these machines handle rail replacement and repair, trackside maintenance
Network Rail Issues Travel Advisories During May Engineering Works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20250 Network Rail is encouraging passengers to check their journeys ahead of a number of works taking place across Britain’s railway network over both the early and late May bank holiday weekends. The works, which are valued at 133 million GBP, will see Network Rail undertaking over 630 projects across the country. Network
Trimble T4D Rail: Unlocking Rail Monitoring Success for Wayss & Freytag’s Weser Crossing Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 In this interview, the Trimble team sat down with Andreas Boldt, a surveying engineer at Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG, to discuss his role, the company’s focus and their experience with T4D Rail, an add-on module from Trimble 4D Control (T4D) monitoring software. Andreas shared his background, detailing his responsibilities in
New Tram Track Installed in Manchester City Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20250 Essential works to install a set of new tram tracks in Manchester city centre have been completed on time, with services now resuming along timetabled routes. The works, which are part of a planned 147 million GBP package to maintain, upgrade and improve the city’s Metrolink network, were completed over the
Visit Us at the 29th International Exhibition for Track Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 Holland is happy to be returning to Germany this spring to showcase latest in rail welding and track measurement technology at the 29th International Exhibition for Track Technology (iaf). Currently, we offer 3 different types of welder heads to our global customers: H-650, H-1000, G-Head, along with our 145 tonne Super Puller.
Hitachi Rail Provides Update on Romanian Railway Modernisation Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 23, 20250 Hitachi Rail has announced that the first phase of modernisation of the Romanian Ghioroc–Barzava railway line is nearing completion. The project, which has been carried out in collaboration with Webuild, FCC and Salcef, supports the country’s national railway operator, CFR, which runs both passenger and freight services along the route, and
Sydney Metro: Track Laying Begins at Luddenham Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20250 Construction for the new Sydney Metro – Western Sydney International Airport line is well underway as the first tracks have been laid at Luddenham. The first portion of track has been installed north of a new rail bridge set to carry metro services over the yet-to-be-constructed M12 motorway, with track laying
A Collaborative Success Story and the Evolution of Track Improvement with the Second-Generation Rastic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20250 Harsco Rail, a global leader in innovative track maintenance and construction solutions, proudly announces the successful completion of a track improvement project in partnership with Trojan Rail earlier this year. A valued customer approached Harsco Rail to provide a solution for dipped rail welds on their network, impacting their operation through
A Collaborative Success Story and the Evolution of Track Improvement with the Second-Generation Rastic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20250 Harsco Rail, a global leader in innovative track maintenance and construction solutions, proudly announces the successful completion of a track improvement project in partnership with Trojan Rail earlier this year. A valued customer approached Harsco Rail to provide a solution for dipped rail welds on their network, impacting their operation through
UK: Kettering to Wigston Electrification Receives ORR Authorisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20250 Journeys between Kettering and Wigston will soon be performed by electric trains following an official declaration that the line is ready and safe for their operation along the route, with the final decision officiated both on time and under budget. Certification was awarded by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR),
Gradall Rapid Drive Models Offer Versatile Railway Maintenance of Way Machines Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20250 Gradall Industries, Inc., has two railway maintenance of way machine models, featuring faster maximum travel speeds on tracks to complement their highway speed travel advantages. Both equipped with Gradall’s new Rapid Drive advantage, the new models can be driven on rails from the upper structure operator cab at speeds up to
Systra buys British Steel’s TSP Projects business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 UK: Systra announced the acquisition of British Steel’s TSP Projects subsidiary on August 30. The international transport consultancy said this would double its presence in the UK, with TSP Projects’ extensive experience of civils, electrification and track works complementing its existing UK rail engineering services and providing it with an
Work to resume on Transnordestina Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 BRAZIL: Construction of the huge Transnordestina project in northeastern Brazil was due to resume at the end of August, Governor of Piauí state Wellington Dias announced during the Forum on Regional Infrastructure held in Teresina on August 22. Participants at the forum included the Brazilian Infrastructure Association and numerous investors. Work began
Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 – 16 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 34 / 35 for 19–30 August 2019: New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station | Infrastructure Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) announced that Linz Stations’s new electronic interlocking system has entered service. The system
Deutsche Bahn to Halve Use of Glyphosate in 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 It is one of Deutsche Bahn’s most important business goals, as part of its new strategy ‘Starke Schiene‘ (strong rail), to adopt measures that are beneficial to our climate and our environment. And as a mode of transport, rail likes to position itself as the most environmentally-friendly option. Consequently, Deutsche
Railway engineers turned dog rescuers on West Coast main line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 28, 20190 Bank holiday railway engineers turned dog rescuers after a wayward pooch found her way on to the tracks on the West Coast main line. Asha the dog was spotted by Network Rail workers wandering on Europe’s busiest mixed-use railway line at Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, on Bank Holiday Monday. Asha the dog with
OmniTRAX acquires Cleveland Commercial Railroad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 USA: OmniTRAX has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Cleveland Commercial Railroad and its wholly owned subsidiary Cleveland Harbor Belt Railroad for an undisclosed price. The transaction is expected to close by the end of August, with the CCRL to be renamed as the Cleveland & Cuyahoga Railway and
Ministers accused of HS2 costs cover-up Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 27, 20190 MINISTERS knew three years ago that the costs of HS2 were going to be higher than the official figure of £55.7 billion, according to reports. It is said that documents seen by the BBC admit that the budget was not enough, although the DfT has continued to maintain that the project
World rail infrastructure market – August 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20190 Australia: ARTC has appointed Turner & Townsend and SNC-Lavalin to provide programme management office services for the Inland Rail project. Canada: Thales is to supply SelTrac CBTC signalling for Toronto’s Finch West light rail line and Stage 2 of the O-Train Confederation Line in Ottawa. Croatia: HŽ Infrastruktura, the Port of Rijeka
A West Highland celebration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 In the first of two features focusing on the West Highland line, which marks its 125th anniversary this year, Keith Farr analyses steam-hauled journeys over this scenic and demanding route. Glasgow (Queen Street) high-level terminus is being transformed. Platforms are being extended to cope with more frequent and longer trains
Meeting the digital future of rail strategically with IoT and analytics Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: To meet their promise as one of our most sustainable modes of transportation, railways in many developed countries are going to need a big upgrade, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Often burdened with old and ageing infrastructure, they have fallen behind
Flat Cars for Deutsche Bahn Sent for Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 22, 20190 Tikhvin Freight Car Building Plant, a subsidiary of United Wagon Group, has sent a number of flat cars it is manufacturing for Deutsche Bahn for testing. The flat cars, model Sggrs80, will transport heavyweight containers. Deutsche Bahn signed a contract with United Wagon Company for 160 units. Chief Procurement Officer at
Review to consider whether and how to proceed with High Speed 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 21, 20190 UK: The terms of reference and timeline for an independently-led government review of whether and how to proceed with the High Speed 2 project were published by Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps on August 21. The ‘independent, thorough and objective’ review is to be chaired by Douglas Oakervee, whose
Consultation on trans-Pennine route modernisation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 20, 20190 UK: Network Rail is to begin public consultation this summer on plans to rebuild and electrify a 13 km section of the trans-Pennine corridor between Manchester and York via Leeds. The plans form part of the infrastructure manager’s £2·9bn Transpennine Upgrade programme, which is intended to modernise the route by adding capacity,
SBB and ÖBB to strengthen overnight services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 EUROPE: Citing a significant increase in demand for international passenger services during the first half of 2019, Swiss Federal Railways announced on August 19 that it intended to strengthen its long-term co-operation with Austria’s ÖBB and expand the provision of both daytime and overnight trains. Suggesting that increased awareness of climate
ProRail Increases Capacity for 2020 Timetable Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 The Dutch railway infrastructure manager ProRail has determined its 2020 timetable. This is a major logistical feat, taking into account 7,000km of track, 400 stations and the wishes of 34 freight and passenger train operators. Creating the new timetable, which always comes into force in December in European countries, is a
West Highland Line re-opens after flooding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 West Highland Line re-opens after flooding. Photo: Network Rail Network Rail has announced that the West Highland Line has fully re-opened for start of service today, after repair works finished following flash floods. The line had been closed by ‘wash-aways’ and landslips at multiple locations around Crianlarich and Tyndrum as a
New Electronic Interlocking at Linz Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) says the new electronic interlocking at Linz Station has successfully entered service. It has been connected to the railway network for ten days now. OEBB implemented the major project without a hitch. The infrastructure arm of Austrian Federal Railways, ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, connected the new electronic interlocking (signal
Russia’s Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20190 Sheremetyevo International Airport, which is located 30km from Moscow, is to get a new railway line, Russian Railways has said. The new line will extend to the Northern Terminal Complex (NTC), which comprises Terminals B and C. The goal of the project is to increase the airport’s accessibility while taking
From the archive: Budapest’s secret steam – Hungary’s hidden time capsule Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 14, 20190 Out of public view in Budapest’s Istvántelek railway works is an extraordinary collection of historic steam locomotives and rolling stock. Ben Jones was given a rare opportunity to visit the depot for The RM. IMAGINE for a moment Stratford Works, in east London, had not been demolished and redeveloped.
VIDEO: Unboxing Hornby’s Harry Potter modelling collection Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 Harry Potter continues to captivate one generation after another and now Hornby has created its own little piece of magic for fans. Muggles and magic folk of all ages will love recreating the adventure of travelling on the Hogwarts Express from King’s Cross station’s iconic Platform 9¾ to Hogsmeade station… And you can bring your
Bombardier sees ‘positive market outlook’ for rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 BOMBARDIER: ‘The positive market outlook for the rail industry remains unchanged’, said Bombardier when it presented its second quarter results on August 1. ‘At Transportation, we have made significant progress and remain on track to complete the transformation by 2020’, said, Bombardier Inc President & CEO Alain Bellemare. ‘As we simultaneously
DB invests in mobile data analytics company Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 SWITZERLAND: A company which uses mobile phone data to obtain information on travel demand has raised US$17·5m in a funding round with participants including Deutsche Bahn’s technology investment fund DB Digital Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Innogy Ventures, LBBW Venture Capital, Liil Ventures and existing investors Atomico and Lakestar. Teralytics was
Inquiry launched into power cuts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 AN inquiry has been launched by the government after widespread power cuts brought many trains to a stand, particularly in the London area. Tyne & Wear Metro was also disrupted by the widespread outages, on Friday afternoon. The problems were caused by the failure of two generators according to National Grid,
Industry Insider Week 32 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 12, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 32 for 05–09 August 2019: Rolling Stock Italy: CAF to Supply Metro Trains to Naples The City Council of Naples, the body managing public transport in the city, has awarded the Spanish company
nVent SCHROFF: Modernizing Aging Equipment for Rolling Stock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 Modernizing aging equipment for rolling stock presents unique challenges such as installing more electronics in on-board locations where space is at a premium. Installing a greater number of IIoT devices and interconnected electronic systems on board is a balancing act to maximize space while creating rider and operator friendly interiors. This eBook will
Scottish line to reopen in £70m project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20190 THE disused line to the Levenmouth area of Fife is to be reopened to passenger trains at a cost of around £70 million. Transport secretary Michael Matheson said there would be stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge. The revived link would take passengers to Edinburgh in around 70 to 75 minutes. He
RegioJet Adds Budapest to Its Destinations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 RegioJet says it will add Budapest, Hungary, to its list of destinations starting in June 2020. Last week RegioJet announced that it was terminating its contract with GKB and instead collaborate with WESTbahn, who will operate all RegioJet services in Austrian territory starting 15 December 2019. This affects RegioJet services that
Bombardier Transportation Appoints New EMEAI Region President Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20190 Bombardier EMEAI region president Andy DeLeone In his role as regional president, Andy DeLeone will report directly to company president Danny Di Perna. He will be wholly in charge of Bombardier Transportation’s business in the EMEAI region. For example, he will oversee customer relationship management, sales, services and project management. As EMEAI
New Infrared Technology to Reduce Dwell Times in Sydney Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20190 Downer has partnered with the University of Technology Sydney, in collaboration with the Rail Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, to develop Dwell Track. This technology is an infrared digital imaging system that aims to optimise customer flow and safety on platforms. Wynyard Station was the first to get the new technology. The
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
6 August: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 Second station funding boost for West Midlands TWO stations in the West Midlands which were closed in January 1965 have moved a significant step closer to being reopened, with news of a £10 million grant from the Department for Transport. Darlaston and Willenhall were closed as part of the Beeching cutbacks,
Industry Insider Week 31 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 6, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 31 for 29 July–02 August 2019: Rail yard behind the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke, Virginia © Donnie Nunley under licence Business Stadler manufactures the Berlin S-Bahn at its Pankow site © Railway-News Stadler
Florida tourist train loses half its route after owner decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 4, 20190 AROUND half the route operated by Florida tourist train Orlando & Northwestern Railway – which runs as ‘The Royal Palm Railway Experience’ – was closed to passengers in April. The move came after the route’s owner, shortline freight operator Florida Central Railroad, decided it would no longer maintain the Tavares to
Feature articles in the August 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Jumping on the night train News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Safety crisis prompts reform in Taiwan, ERA’s cross-authorisation of rolling
CDG Express trains ordered Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 2, 20190 FRANCE: The Hello Paris consortium selected to operate the CDG Express airport rail link has ordered 13 electric multiple-units to run the service at a cost of €160m, Alstom confirmed on August 1. CDG Express will run for 32 km between Paris-Est and Charles-de-Gaulle airport Terminal 2, using a mix of new
Passenger trains start to serve Yakutsk Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 RUSSIA: Regular passenger trains have started running on the northern section of the Yakutia Railway, following celebrations on July 27 attended by State Counsellor Vyacheslav Shtyrov, on behalf of the President of the Sakha Republic Aisen Nikolayev. Formal approval of the line for passenger operation was granted on July 19, allowing
Robel takes stake in Vogel & Plötscher Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 GERMANY: Track maintenance plant supplier Robel has taken a majority stake in Vogel & Plötscher GmbH, which specialises in track measurement systems and electric drives. Based at Breisach in Baden-Württemberg, Vogel & Plötscher will continue to trade as an independent business following the acquisition of a 70% stake in it by
Azuma launches on Flying Scotsman Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 UK: East Coast Main Line operator LNER launched its Hitachi-built Class 800 Azuma trainsets on Anglo-Scottish services on August 1, deploying one of the electro-diesel units on its flagship 05.40 Flying Scotsman service from Edinburgh to London King’s Cross and the 17.30 return working. Class 800s have been operating between London
Skoda Vagonka Wins Contract for Electric Trains in Latvia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Škoda Vagonka, a part of the Škoda Transportation Group, has won a 240 million (EUR) contract with Latvian State Railways (Pasažieru Vilciens) to supply 32 single-deck electric trains for suburban transport in the country. © Škoda Fulfilling All the Requirements The 35-year contract, which includes servicing and maintenance, best fulfilled the requirements of
London’s newest station opens at Meridian Water Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 Meridian Water station in north-east London opened on June 3, serving a huge regeneration scheme on former industrial land. The £46million, three-platform interchange will be served by Greater Anglia trains on the Lea Valley route, and replaces nearby Angel Road, one of inner London’s least-used stations. A 5.5km third
Nine recommendations for rail in northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 UK: Nine recommendations are set out in a review of the Rail North Partnership between the Department for Transport and Transport for the North which manages the Northern and TransPennine Express passenger franchises. Published on July 19, the review had been commissioned by Leeds City Council Leader Judith Blake and Rail
Legal row over track safety rule change Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 31, 20190 BELGIUM: Infrastructure manager Infrabel said on July 30 that it had been forced to defend itself and changes in its maintenance policy in a case brought before the Brussels Francophone Business Court by freight operator Lineas. Services run by Lineas and other operators had been affected by an unexpected change
Robust cyber-security plans keep trains running on time Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 SPONSORED CONTENT: As primary movers of people and goods, railways play a central role in the economic and social life of most countries, writes Karsten Oberle, Head of the Global Railway Practice at communications group Nokia. Railways have also become an attractive target for potential cyber attacks, due in large
ADLINK Announces New Rugged, Fanless, Real-Time Video/Graphics Analytics AIoT Platform for Railway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 ADLINK, a global provider of advanced Edge Computing products, has released its latest rugged, fanless NVIDIA Quadro embedded AIoT (AI and IoT) platform, the PIS-5500, designed for real-time video/graphics analytics applications in the rail industry. ADLINK PIS-5500 AIoT platform © ADLINK Technology Inc. Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being adopted globally by
Work begins on Ankara suburban rail extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 TURKEY: Construction has started on an extension of Ankara’s Başkentray suburban railway from the current western terminus of Sincan to Yenikent. The 8 km northwestern extension is being funded from public sources. Completion of the TL353m project is due by the end of June 2022. From Yenikent a single-track line is to be
Industry Insider Week 30 – 10 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 30 for 22–26 July 2019: Current Westbahn KISS interior © Westbahn Rolling Stock Siemens, Bombardier and DB reach an agreement about the ICE 4 trains © www.siemens.com/press Deutsche Bahn Will Resume Acceptance of ICE 4
Stadler Berlin Expansion Plans on Track Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20190 Stadler is expanding its Berlin location. The works, which will cost around 70 million euros, include the construction of an additional production hall as well as new offices and a modern canteen for its employees. Stadler says it wishes to start using the phase 1 premises starting in early 2021.
Abseil teams descend to protect Leicester to Nuneaton line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 Specialist abseiling teams have been brought in by Network Rail to help shore up a steep embankment in Warwickshire and prevent potentially dangerous rockfalls. The earthworks close to Arley Tunnel, on the Leicester to Nuneaton line, sits below an old colliery slag heap and a mixture of natural soil and
Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: The Department for Transport has produced guidelines of how it expects Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services. Engineers help clear overgrown vegetation © Network Rail Lineside Vegetation Management Following the recommendations from an independent review chaired by John Varley, a non-executive director
Trans-Pennine ETCS procurement begins Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 26, 20190 UK: Network Rail has begun the process of appointing a contractor to supply and maintain ETCS Level 2 for the line between Stalybridge near Manchester and Cottingley near Leeds as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade Programme. The selected contractor would be expected to maintain the ETCS equipment over its anticipated
‘Do not travel’ – UK heatwave sparks chaos on railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Record-breaking heatwave sparks chaos across UK railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
IRCON to undertake Sri Lanka railway upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 SRI LANKA: A US$91·3m contract for the modernisation of the 130 km Maho – Omanthai line was signed by the government and Indian Railways subsidiary IRCON International on July 18. The 36-month project will raise the line speed from 60 km/h to 120 km/h and eliminate 40 km/h speed restrictions, while reducing maintenance
Straighter and faster for Midland Main Line at Market Harborough Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 The new platforms at Market Harborough have been straightened and extended for increased speeds. However, the southern end of the Up platform is still to be completed. On June 17, Class 222 No. 222010 observes a temporary 50mph speed restriction with the 15.00 Sheffield-St Pancras train. CHRIS MILNER Market Harborough
Low-Emission Locomotives Enter Service on California Northern Railroad Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) have announced that two new US EPA Tier 4 compliant low-emission locomotives are now in service with subsidiary company California Northern Railroad Company (CFNR), after successfully completing trials. Built by Knoxville Locomotive Works in Tennessee, the 2,400-horsepower diesel locomotives use selective catalytic reduction technology to meet
Government sets out strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 A strategy for safe and biodiverse railway lineside to “protect and enhance” the amount of plants, trees and wildlife alongside Britain’s rail lines has been announced by the Department for Transport (DfT). Ministers expect Network Rail, the government-owned company responsible for managing rail infrastructure, to achieve no net loss of
Sheffield City Region rail vision launched Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 24, 20190 UK: An ‘ambitious’ Integrated Rail Plan for the Sheffield City Region was launched by Mayor Dan Jarvis on July 18. The plan was produced by the region’s local authorities supported by organisations including Transport for the North. The proposals include a Barnsley Dearne Valley station in Goldthorpe on the Northern Powerhouse