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
Unipart Rail Successfully Delivers First TRT’s for McCulloch Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 Unipart Rail have successfully delivered the first four TRT (Trac Rail Transposer) machines to McCulloch Rail. The development and manufacturing of these machines form a core part of the alliance between the two businesses, which provides innovative railway component handling and movement equipment for worldwide track maintenance and construction projects. The
Business as Usual as British Steel Undertakes Planned Annual Maintenance Programme Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 British Steel will shortly start its annual programme of safety and maintenance work at its sites in the UK and Europe. Every summer the business undertakes the planned works to further improve the safety and efficiency of its operations. British Steel CEO Gerald Reichmann said: We strive hard throughout the year to maintain
ROMITAMP – New Robel Tamping Machines for the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20190 Over the past 20 years the Robel ROMITAMP (formerly called the GWS 75) has proved to be an extremely effective and reliable machine in tackling localised track quality issues. The machine’s light weight and compact design allows for easy transport and delivery from a low loader, making it ideal for
Etihad Rail Awards Civil and Track Works Contracts Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20190 Etihad Rail, which operates the national railway in the United Arab Emirates, has approved the award agreement for civil and track works for packages B and C of Stage 2 of the UAE national freight and passenger railway network. Operational: Etihad Rail DB freight train on Stage 1 of the UAE
Québec – Toronto High Frequency Rail study awarded funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20190 CANADA: The government and Canada Infrastructure Bank announced a total of C$71·1m of funding on June 25 to support the further development of VIA Rail’s High Frequency Rail proposal to enhance inter-city services on the Québec – Montréal – Ottawa – Toronto corridor. The corridor carried 72% of VIA Rail’s passengers
Midlands Hub plan to boost east-west connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 UK: The Midlands Connect consortium of local authorities and regional transport bodies has unveiled proposals for a £2bn package of targeted improvements to boost rail services in the East and West Midlands. The group is seeking £25m in government funding to develop the business case for its Midlands Rail Hub programme,
Induction Welding System for Rail by Mirage Ltd Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 Mirage is proud to announce the arrival of its induction welding system for rail. We have developed the process and the mobile induction-welding head to be suitable – initially – for European Norms CEN 56 & 60 rail profiles. Other profiles will follow. We have been working towards Network Rail product acceptance
France: Sqills and SNCF TER Transform Rail Travel for Passengers Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 Sqills, along with its partner Wiremind, has been chosen to be the new partner of SNCF TER (Regional rail) to deliver the proven S3 Passenger SaaS solution for reservation. Coupled with the CAYZN revenue management solution, this will provide a new range of services to TER passengers travelling between regional
Swiss approve SFr13bn infrastructure investment package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 SWITZERLAND: The upper house of Parliament (Ständerat) voted unanimously on June 21 in favour of a further phase of rail infrastructure expansion to eliminate bottlenecks, allow more frequent services and make stations more accessible. Worth SFr12∙89bn, the investment package known as STEP 2035 (Strategische Entwicklungsprogramm Bahninfrastruktur) covers around 200 large and
Switzerland approves SFr13bn infrastructure investment package Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 26, 20190 SWITZERLAND: The upper house of Parliament (Ständerat) voted unanimously on June 21 in favour of a further phase of rail infrastructure expansion to eliminate bottlenecks, allow more frequent services and make stations more accessible. Worth SFr12∙89bn, the investment package known as STEP 2035 (Strategische Entwicklungsprogramm Bahninfrastruktur) covers around 200 large and
Virgin Trains breaks ground on Orlando extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 USA: Virgin Trains USA held a ‘Red Spike’ groundbreaking ceremony at Orlando International Airport on June 24 to launch construction work on its 275 km Phase 2 extension from West Palm Beach. Contracts were awarded in May for construction of Phase 2, which represents a private-sector investment of $4bn. The project
Granada joins the AVE network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 SPAIN: The 122 km high speed line between Antequera and Granada was formally inaugurated on June 25 by acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who unveiled a plaque at Antequera Santa Ana station. He was accompanied by Minister of Development José Luis Ábalos, ADIF President Isabel Pardo de Vera and the President of
Grand Central to launch Blackpool service in spring 2020 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 UK: Plans for a Blackpool – London open access service are ‘firmly on track’, with the launch now expected in spring 2020, Grand Central said on June 24. In June last year the Office of Rail & Road granted Alliance Rail Holdings’ Great North Western Railway rights to operate the service.
Bringing a Freight Line Back to Life in Colombia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 Colombia is a country that has seen more than its fair share of political struggles. At the same time it is filled with opportunities, including for the rail sector. Railway lines in the country have fallen into disuse. One company, Holdtrade Atlantico, wants to reinstate a freight railway line in
Mechan Transforms Turntable Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, has reinvented one of its most enduring products, saving depot operators time and money during installation. Mechan’s new turntable for use in rail depots. The Sheffield-based manufacturer has launched a new turntable design, following 18 months’ research and development into ways to overcome common problems with pit
FSE takes delivery of Newag EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 25, 20190 ITALY: FS Group-owned Puglia regional railway Ferrovie del Sud-Est has unveiled the first of five three-car Newag Impuls II electric multiple-units ahead of entry into service on the modernised Bari – Casamassima – Putignano line from September. The €20·2m contract for five EMUs was signed in December 2015. It included an
THE IVO PETERS COLLECTION – VOLUME 4 RAILWAY ARCHIVE: NORTH WALES NARROW GAUGE STEAM 1959-1960 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 THIS is the latest DVD from the Ivo Peters Railway Archive Collection. Volume 4 features North Wales Narrow Gauge Steam, recorded on high quality 16mm colour film, from nearly 60 years ago. Though the programme was originally released on VHS in 1988 the material has been totally re-mastered for DVD. And what
FRA awards $326m for rail infrastructure works Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 USA: More than $326m in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure & Safety Improvements and Special Transportation Circumstances grant funding for 45 rail infrastructure projects in 29 states has been announced by the Federal Railroad Administration. ‘These investments in inter-city passenger and freight rail will benefit surrounding communities, make grade crossings safer and improve
21 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 ScotRail takes action over non-compliant HSTs SCOTRAIL is advertising for a contractor who can fit waste tanks to HSTs which have yet to be refurbished for service north of the border. The programme of converting trains cascaded from Great Western Railway is running at least a year behind schedule, because work
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20190 Words: Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became the
Trenitalia prepares for Paris – Milano launch Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 EUROPE: The first of five ETR1000 high speed trainsets being modified to operate Trenitalia’s planned open access service between Milano and Paris is expected to begin test running in France next month, following the completion of retrofitting work. The trainsets are being fitted with TVM cab signalling and KVB automatic train
From the archive: The big bird that flew too far – Part One: The British Years (1967-71) Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 By Nick Pigott As the most powerful single-engine diesel locomotive in the world at the time, Kestrel promised a motive power revolution… but it turned out to be ‘too good for its own good’! Shunned by BR despite its 125mph speed potential, it vanished behind the Iron Curtain where it became
Rail, metro and tram spending in New South Wales budget Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 AUSTRALIA: Several rail projects have been allocated funding in the 2019-20 New South Wales budget, which was presented on June 18. The state government is providing A$812m as part of a A$1·8bn package over four years towards the New Intercity Fleet. The RailConnect consortium of Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia and
We regret the delay to your train… Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 For every late train there is a reason. Some are straightforward, others more complex, and each knock-on has an affect around the network, but with each delay comes a cost. Phil Marsh explains the work of the Delay Attribution Board, which adjudicates for the industry on the more complex cases IN
Bollé Safety – a World Leader in Lens Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 Life is normally full of compromises but not anymore with a new range of high-tech lens developments from Bollé Safety for the rail industry. For any condition, in any working environment Bollé Safety has the lens for you. BAXTER PLATINUM Bollé Safety has revolutionised eye protection with an innovation that exceeds the requirements of
19 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 Diversity gap ASLEF has launched a new report called ‘On track with diversity’ – which the union said reveals a ‘glaring gap’ between those in the driver's cab at the front of the train and the communities they serve. ASLEF general secretary Mick Whelan said: ‘When I stood up at our
Cardiff – London open access plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 19, 20190 UK: Grand Union Trains has applied to the Office of Rail & Road for a track access agreement which would enable it to launch a Cardiff Central – London Paddington open access passenger service from late 2020. The proposed hourly service would call at Newport, Severn Tunnel Junction and Bristol Parkway,
Italy: Newag Impuls 2 Electric Trains for FSE Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 Italian railway company Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE) says its first electric train is on its way. Built by Polish rolling stock manufacturer Newag, the IMPULS 2 electric multiple unit will enter service in September this year. Up until now FSE has run diesel multiple units only. These new trains
Budapest – Beograd corridor upgrading contract signed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 18, 20190 HUNGARY: A US$2·078bn contract to implement a major modernisation of the Hungarian section of the Budapest – Beograd route was signed on June 12. The scope includes doubling-tracking the 150 km route from Budapest Soroksár to the border at Kelebia, installing ETCS Level 2 and work to permit 160 km/h operation. The
Bombardier to Open Rail Car Assembly Site in California Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 US: Bombardier will open a new rail car assembly plant in Pittsburg, California. It has a contract with Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) for 775 ‘Fleet of the Future’ cars. Bombardier is currently manufacturing these rail cars in New York state. Opening this new assembly plant on the US west coast
Unipart Rail: Value through Innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 Innovation for innovation’s sake is not a good position to take. It’s critical that innovation delivers value, helping the railways to improve and deliver a better service to operators and passengers. Our value in innovation is added though: Increasing safetyOptimising costReducing riskImproving performanceIncorporating digital solutionsIncreasing corporate responsibility At Unipart Rail we carefully assess both
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
Transforming the Rail Industry with AI and IoT Technologies Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 17, 20190 Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are being adopted globally by all industries to drive efficiency, improve productivity and reduce costs. The rail industry is no exception. Fuelled by intelligence from AI-driven systems and applications, railway operations are becoming safer, smarter and more reliable, significantly enhancing the passenger travel experience and freight logistics
The Belt & Road Initiative: 7 Considerations for CEE & Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 The Poland & CEE: Co-Building the Belt & Road conference took place in Warsaw this week. Its primary focus was to look at the Chinese-led Belt & Road Initiative (formerly One Belt One Road) from a Central and Eastern European standpoint. How can the CEE region benefit? What are the
Unipart Agrees Five-Year Sicut Deal in Australia and NZ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 14, 20190 Sicut Composite Railway Sleepers deliver superior performance, longer life and better value for rail track asset owners. They also offer a truly sustainable option where the use of recycled and recyclable materials and carbon reduction are important factors. The unique technologies used in Sicut’s sleepers have been developed by the globally-renowned polymers research
13 June: news in brief Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20190 Southeastern rescue deal THE Southeastern franchise has been extended until 10 November at least, after two months of talks between Southeastern’s owner Govia and the Department for Transport. Time had been running out for the negotiations, and without an agreement the DfT would have been forced to take over as ‘operator
1960s Railtours with a difference Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 For this month’s Practice & Performance , Keith Farr takes a nostalgic look at some notable steam rail tours from the 1960s One fine June evening in 1967, a friend and I were enjoying dinner in the restaurant car of the 17.05 Euston-Carlisle. During the soup course we were discussing our
Ferrocarril Central modernisation project gets underway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 12, 20190 URUGUAY: Passenger services in the Montevideo area and freight services from the capital to the north are to be suspended for at least two years from June 15, following the official launch in May of the Ferrocarril Central project to modernise the 273 km Montevideo – Paso de los Toros line. The
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
Goldschmidt Thermit Group Convinces with Innovative Railway Infrastructure Solutions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 The Goldschmidt Thermit Group continues its successful expansion. In the financial year of 2018, the leading global company in the area of rail welding, maintenance of railway systems and the THERMIT® business increased its global sales revenue by 17 percent to reach 185 million euros. At the same time the
Industry Insider Week 23 – 13 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 23 for 3–7 June 2019: Eurodual six-axle locomotive © Stadler Rolling Stock FLIRT train for Dallas, Texas © Stadler Stadler to Deliver 8 FLIRT Trains to Texas Swiss train manufacturer Stadler has entered into a
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
Stadler sees success on six axles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 EUROPE: Stadler says that its family of six-axle diesel, electric and bi-mode Eurodual locomotives are ‘30 to 40% better in terms of track forces’ than ‘most of the four-axle locos in use around Europe today’. Pascal Cantin, Stadler’s Head of Product Sales Locomotive and Sales Director Western Europe, told the Transport
ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 10, 20190 Following the adoption of the 4th Railway Package in May 2016, the ERA will get new powers starting 16 June 2019, following a three-year transposition period for Member States. The ‘technical pillar’ of the Fourth Railway Package gives the ERA a key role in making sure that European railway legislation
New Generation of Six-Axle Locomotives on Display at Transport Logistic Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 Stadler and companies within the SNCF group are presenting the latest generation of six-axle locomotives at Transport Logistic, which is currently taking place in Munich (4–7 June). VFLI and ITL (two of SNCF’s subsidiaries) and Stadler are presenting projects centring around the new six-axle locomotives. Stadler is manufacturing twelve EURO4001 locomotives
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
Bombardier and Hitachi Reveal Proposed HS2 Train Design Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 Not to be outdone by Alstom and its unveiling of its proposed design for the new HS2 trains, Bombardier and Hitachi also reveal their first image of their proposed HS2 train design. Bombardier-Hitachi HS2 train design © Bombardier Bombardier-Hitachi Joint HS2 Rolling Stock Bid Bombardier and Hitachi announced in July last year that they
FirstGroup investor war gathers strength Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 THE internal battle in FirstGroup, which operates Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and TransPennine Express, is becoming a war of words between the board and what it sees as a rogue investor. Ahead of an Extraordinary General Meeting later this month, First has launched a determined counter attack on US-based
Visit Unipart Rail at Africa Rail 2019 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 Unipart Rail are exhibiting at Africa Rail 2019 on 19th & 20th June at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. We are exhibiting alongside our partner Gear Rail – leaders in railway safety and control solutions in Africa. Visit our team on the Gear Rail stand to understand more about how we deliver
US Supreme Court Rules against the AAR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 In a battle that formally began in the courts in 2011 but that has its roots in the 2008 Passenger Railroad Investment and Improvement Act, the US Supreme Court has sided with Amtrak and against the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Amtrak train © Jerry Huddleston under licence The AAR was seeking
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
Leo Express unveils its Chinese EMUs Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20190 CZECH REPUBLIC: The three multi-system electric multiple-units being built for open access operator Leo Express by Chinese manufacturer CRRC Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive are nearing completion and on course for delivery in the second half of the year, the operator confirmed on June 3. The inter-city EMUs are due to undergo certification