Italy: CAF Awarded ATAC Tender for 121 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 CAF has been awarded the tender for 121 bidirectional trams from public transport company ATAC. These will service new and existing lines in Rome, Italy. The framework agreement, valued at EUR 457 million, includes an initial application contract covering the delivery of the first 40 trams. The new vehicles will replace the
Stadler to Deliver Additional TRAMLINK Trams in Milan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 23, 20230 Stadler has been awarded a contract to supply Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) with a new fleet of trams for the city of Milan, Italy. Under this new framework agreement, Stadler will deliver up to 25 medium-capacity TRAMLINK trams and up to 25 high-capacity TRAMLINK trams. Initially, ATM is ordering 14 high-capacity trams,
First Track Laid for Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension’s Delta Junction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 11, 20230 A total of 130 metres of double track has been installed along Lower Bull Street as part of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension project. First section of rail installed in Lower Bull Street for Birmingham Eastside Metro extension © Midland Metro Alliance This rail installation is the latest milestone reached in the project,
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances New Trams for Frankfurt Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Finances New Trams for Frankfurt Municipal utilities procure spacious “T” carriages from the manufacturer Alstom for modernising the vehicle fleetContribution to innovative sustainable mobility KfW IPEX-Bank is providing EUR 100 million to finance new trams for the city of Frankfurt. Stadtwerke Frankfurt shall accept the funds on behalf of its
Škoda Trams Celebrate Their 25th Birthday Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20220 Even after 140 years of existence, electric trams are still very popular all over the world and demand for them is increasing due to the trend towards green technologies. Trams are a highly efficient means of urban transport over short and medium distances, both in terms of energy efficiency and the
Rail is Old-Fashioned Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: In shop talk we often say that the basic components of railways are still the same as they were in its pioneering days
Additional CAF Units Ordered for Bonn and Budapest Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 2, 20220 CAF is to supply more light rail vehicles (LRVs) and trams to the cities of Bonn and Budapest respectively after the cities’ transport operators both took up options for additional units. The new orders have a combined value of over 75 million EUR (78.59m USD). CAF’s light rail vehicles will operate in
Everything’s Not Lost If You Have Built the Wrong Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 29, 20220 Throughout 2022, Rubi Bahntechnik has been posting tips to help people move smoothly throughout cities with the hashtag #TrafficTuesday. This article is one of the highlights from the series: Countries like Japan and Switzerland have long shown that you can develop your existing infrastructure into something more suitable. RM Transit‘s video points
Switzerland: Stadler Signs Contract to Supply 10 TRAMLINK Trams to Lausanne Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 21, 20220 Stadler will supply Transports publics de la région lausannoise (tl) 10 TRAMLINK trams. The contract also includes the supply of spare parts and related tools. Stadler to supply 10 TRAMLINK trams to Lausanne © Stadler The fully accessible trams will operate on the new tram line between Lausanne and Renens in Switzerland. The high-capacity, low-floor
Czech Republic: Škoda to Overhaul 6 Liberec T3 Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20220 Three trams from the Liberec fleet are now undergoing a major overhaul at the Škoda production site in Martinov, Ostrava in the Czech Republic as part of a tender for the repair of six T3 units. The work will include repairs to the cabinets and electrical parts of the vehicles, as
Škoda Group Opens New Subsidiary in Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20220 Škoda Group has opened the office of its new subsidiary in Florence, Italy to strengthen its international presence. Throughout its operations in Italy, Škoda will focus on providing rolling stock for urban rail transport. This will include the manufacture of individual components, as well as the delivery of complete vehicles and
Czech Republic: Alstom to Recruit and Train 200 Welders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20220 Alstom is recruiting 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in the Czech Republic. This is part of its plans to hire 7,500 new recruits, worldwide, this year. Alstom to recruit 200 welders for its Česká Lípa site in Czech Republic The production site is the second-largest of its kind in the Czech
South Yorkshire Supertram to Be Publicly Owned and Operated from 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 21, 20220 South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) will take over control of the region’s Supertram services, infrastructure and finances from Stagecoach when the operator’s contract ends in March 2024. South Yorkshire’s Supertram system was launched in 1994 to cover Sheffield. A tram train project completed in 2018 then extended its service to
Czech Republic: Škoda to Deliver ForCity Smart 45T Trams to Brno Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20220 The Brno Public Transport Authority has contracted Škoda to supply up to 40 new ForCity Smart 45T trams from December 2022, with five vehicles currently ordered. The trams will run on the new line 8 serving the University of Brno in the Czech Republic. The ForCity Smart 45T tram will undergo the
Last of 27 New Metrolink Trams Delivered to Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 12, 20220 Metrolink has announced that all 27 of its new trams have now been delivered in Greater Manchester. This is part of a 72 million GBP investment in the region’s network and the introduction of the franchised Bee Network, which will launch in September 2023. The M5000 trams were produced following a contract
Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen Orders 40 More Trams from Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Stuttgarter Strassenbahnen (SSB) is expanding its fleet by ordering 40 new S-DT8.16 light rail vehicles from Stadler. This will bring SSB’s fleet up to 100 LRVs and three rack vehicles from Stadler. The order also includes options for up to 30 further light rail vehicles. Stadler previously provided SSB with its S-DT 8.12
ABB to Power More than 300 Stadler Trains in Europe Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 5, 20220 Stadler Valencia has contracted ABB to power more than 300 new trains and locomotives in Europe with its traction technologies. These orders are valued at approximately 170 million USD and include ABB’s traction converters and motors. The ABB traction technologies will be used on railway networks across Europe in countries such as
Yellow Window Design New Tram for Padua, Italy Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 3, 20220 The urban area of Padua in Italy has chosen Alstom’s latest generation trams on tyres for its future SMART network. We are thrilled to have carried out the design of the 26 trams that will contribute to the development of a greener and more innovative urban transport network in Padua. Accessibility, connectivity,
HÜBNER to Supply Up to 1,008 Gangway Systems for Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 30, 20220 Up to 1,008 gangway systems for the VDV Tram-Train project – HÜBNER is a partner for the largest order in Stadler’s company history. The HÜBNER Group will be supplying up to 1,008 gangway systems for the largest order in the company history of the rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler. In connection with
What Is EN50155 for Railway Applications? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 23, 20220 This article intends to summarise the most important requirements that apply for power supply devices when considered as a component in railway applications. Although there are several standards to take into consideration when installing electronic equipment in trams and trains, we will be focusing on the EN50155. Premium has a wide range of
KONČAR Group Brings Low-Floor Electric Tram to InnoTrans Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 KONČAR Group Brings Low-Floor Electric Tram to InnoTrans before Final Delivery to Latvia KONČAR Group brings the latest high-tech rail solutions to InnoTrans, including the flagship TMK 2300 LT low-floor tram, which will be delivered to a customer in Latvia after fair exhibition. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for
ZF Expands connect@rail to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-Tread Wear Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 21, 20220 ZF Expands [email protected] to Include Monitoring Feature for Wheel-Tread Wear Feature allows predictive maintenance of trainsMonitoring function ensures more safety, efficiency and comfortVolume production application successful: Cooperation with DB Regio Baden-Württemberg to be extended ZF is expanding its condition monitoring system for rail vehicles, [email protected], to include a new function for wheel-tread
InnoTrans 2022: Skoda Unveils Its 36T Tram-Train for RNV Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 20, 20220 Today, on the opening day of InnoTrans 2022, rolling stock manufacturer Skoda has unveiled its 36T tram-train for RNV together with the operator. The 36T tram train for RNV © a2b Global Media Didier Pfleger, CEO of Škoda Group, addressed the event attendees first. This tram-train is set to run in three German
France: CAF to Supply 15 Trams to Marseilles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20220 RTM (Régie des Transports Métropolitains) has contracted CAF to supply 15 new trams for Marseilles, France. The contract is valued at 57 million EUR and includes an option to increase the number of ordered trams depending of future network extensions. The design of the new trams is similar to that of the
Dramatically Reduce Rail Noise Without Spoiling the View Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20220 Dramatically Reduce Rail Noise Without Spoiling the View Soundim manufactures award-winning low-height barriers that reduce railway noise without restricting passenger views. Rail operators and network owners no longer need to use large, unsightly structures to protect nearby residents and businesses from railway noise. This is because Soundim’s noise barriers have been designed to
CAF to Supply an Additional 5 Canberra Metro Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20220 The Australian Capital Territory has extended its contract with CAF to supply an additional 5 trams equipped with OESS (On Board Energy Storage Systems) to run on catenary-free sections of the Canberra Metro. These units will join the 14 trams previously delivered to Canberra. The Canberra Metro bidirectional trams are based on
Germany: CAF to Supply 42 LRVs in Hannover Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 13, 20220 CAF has been selected to supply 42 TW 4000 LRVs for ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG, the public transport operator in the city of Hannover, Germany. The contract also includes an optional extension to supply up to 233 additional units. The new units will also enhance the experience for ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe’s passengers
Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Hits New Construction Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20220 The Birmingham Eastside Metro extension has reached a new milestone with the installation of 45 metres of double track between Meriden Street and Digbeth High Street. This comes after a pause on work due to the Commonwealth Games. Milestone celebrated after first section of rail installed in Digbeth © Midland Metro Alliance Midland Metro
New intreXis USB-C Charger to Be Unveiled at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 9, 20220 Fast and future-proof charging of mobile devices – with the latest USB-C charging devices intreXis is setting new benchmarks for quick and powerful charging of mobile devices in rail vehicles. The innovative USB-chargers already meet the new EU requirements, which define PD (power delivery) as the harmonised quick-charging standard and the
Stimio & CBM Partnership Towards a Predictive Supply Chain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 8, 20220 Stimio and CBM are pooling their expertise to provide mobility actors with an innovative solution that combines connected maintenance with predictive supply chain management. Stimio, a company specializing in the supply of IoT solutions to various industries, has joined forces with CBM, the leader in spare parts for coaches, buses and
Join KONČAR at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20220 InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and takes place every two years in Berlin. Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and Tunnel Construction, InnoTrans occupies all 41 halls available at Berlin Exhibition Grounds. The thirteenth InnoTrans will take place
Germany: Stadler to Supply 56 TINA Trams to HAVAG Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 24, 20220 Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG) has contracted Stadler to supply 56 TINA trams for use in Saale from 2025. The order includes 39 MGT-M trams with space for 166 passengers and 17 MGT-XL trams that can carry 267 passengers. Stadler brought the newly developed TINA tram on to the market for the first time
Shapps denies he is not involved in rail pay talks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20220 Transport for London Underground services are being seriously disrupted by another RMT strike today, in a dispute over job security and pensions. Other TfL trains and trams are running, but London Overground started later than usual, DLR services to Bank will not run after 18.30 and Elizabeth Line trains are also
Coventry Very Light Rail to Boost Urban Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 11, 20220 On 5 August, Coventry City Council presented its ongoing Coventry Very Light Rail Project at a Future Mobility Showcase Day hosted by the West Midlands Growth Company. The Future Mobility Showcase Day took place at E.ON UK in conjunction with the Commonwealth Games to explore efficient and sustainable future transport solutions. During
Knorr-Bremse and Hyundai Rotem Sign 5-Year Framework Agreement Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 8, 20220 Brake and door systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse has signed a five-year framework agreement with Korean rolling stock manufacturer Hyundai Rotem worth around 50 million euros. Knorr-Bremse is to provide more than 2o0 hydraulic braking systems and entrance systems, along with heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC) for light rail vehicles manufactured by
Innovative Bosch Technology Makes Tram Travel Safer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20220 Bosch has developed a collision warning system that warns tram drivers of obstacles ahead CAF Rail will install a version of this state-of-the-art driver assistance system onto the vehicles for Stage 1 of the Parramatta Light Rail networkThe driver assistance system, already proven in Europe, is being used for the first
Alstom to Electrify Barcelona’s Tram Connection with APS Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20220 The Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM – Autoritat del Transport Metroplità) has awarded a contract to Alstom to electrify the first phase of Barcelona’s tram network connection using Alstom’s APS technology. APS uses a ground-based dynamic feeding system that does not require obtrusive catenary contact lines. Instead, power is supplied to the
Wikov Has Joined Forces with Hexagon to Minimise Tram Noise Emission Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20220 Noise, Noise, Noise! Forget It! Wikov has joined forces with Hexagon to develop a tram gearbox to minimise noise emission. The requirements to minimise noise during operation also apply to gearboxes, especially those for rolling stock. If we want to achieve the maximum possible elimination of noise, we must not overlook a single detail
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
CAF Awarded New Contracts in Europe Valued at Over 100m Euros Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20220 CAF has been awarded two new contracts in Athens and Seville, valuing a total of more than 100 million EUR (102.39m USD). CAF – Seville Light Metro The first is to refurbish light metro units that run on Athens’s oldest metro line – line 1 – and marks the Spanish rolling stock
UK: New West Midlands Metro Extension to Edgbaston Opens Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20220 Passenger tram services have now begun on the Birmingham Westside Metro extension from Library to Edgbaston. A tram test on Broad Street ahead of passenger services launching Trams now operate every 12 to 15 minutes between the city centre and Edgbaston with phase two of the extension taking the line along Broad
Germany: CAF to Supply Additional Battery-Powered Trains for NWL Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 Rail transport provider Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) has extended its contract with CAF for the supply of an additional 10 battery-powered Civity BEMU trains for the North Rhine-Westphalia region in Germany. The contract extension is valued at approximately 170 million EUR and also includes fleet maintenance of the new vehicles for a
London trams affected by two-day strike Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 28, 20220 A 48-hour strike by London Tramlink drivers today and tomorrow is going to mean a greatly reduced service, with no trams running from East Croydon to New Addington or Elmers End. Transport for London warned that trams which do run will be busier than usual. About 150 members of ASLEF
Germany: Stadler to Deliver 28 TINA Trams to Rostock Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 27, 20220 Stadler has been awarded a contract to deliver 28 TINA trams to Rostocker Straßenbahnen AG (RSAG) in Rostock, Germany. This is Stadler’s third contract for its latest-generation of tram railcars, which can accommodate 221 passengers, with 75 seated. The 32-metre vehicles have spacious interiors, large panoramic windows and an integrated passenger
France: CAF to Supply 60 Trams to Montpellier Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 21, 20220 CAF has been selected to supply a new fleet of trams for the Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole region in France. Under the contract, which is valued at over 200 million EUR, CAF will supply the surrounding areas of Montpellier with 60 Urbos platform 7-module trams, as well as a possible 17 additional
Come and Meet Premium PSU at InnoTrans 2022 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20220 Come and meet us at InnoTrans 2022, Booth 110 (Hall 17) to discover our latest solutions in power electronics for railway and transport technology. InnoTrans is the leading international trade fair for transport technology and takes places every two years in Berlin. Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments, Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and
Škoda to Deliver an Additional 10 Two-Way Trams to Bratislava Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20220 Dopravní podnik Bratislava has contracted Škoda Group to supply 10 new two-way ForCity Plus 30T trams for the Slovak capital. The contract is valued at 650 million CZK (26.5 million EUR) and will increase the number of Škoda trams in Bratislava to 100 units upon delivery in 2024. The ForCity Plus 30T
Finland: Tampere Orders Additional ForCity Smart Artic Trams from Škoda Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20220 Škoda Group has received an order for a further five ForCity Smart Artic trams from Finnish tram operator Tampereen Raitiotie Oy. The Škoda ForCity Smart Tampere X34 © Skoda Group An agreement was signed between the two companies back in 2017 for 19 trams, including 10 years maintenance. The first of these vehicles
Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 23, 20220 Switchio and Enghouse Win Contract to Digitalise Payments in California’s Public Transit System In a new strategic partnership, Switchio, a division of the Czech-based Monet+, and Canadian company Enghouse Transportation, a division of Enghouse Systems, have secured a contract to bring contactless EMV payments to public transit in California. The tender was
Alstom Wins Contract for Tel Aviv’s Green Line LRT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 19, 20220 Alstom and its partners Electra Ltd. and Dan Transportation have been awarded a contract to design, build, and maintain the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line for Israel’s Metropolitan Mass Transit System Ltd (NTA). Alstom will supply 98 Citadis X05 trams for the Tel Aviv Metropolitan LRT Green Line and will
Sweden: Škoda to Upgrade 80 Trams for Gothenburg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20220 Swedish operator, Västtrafik AB has awarded Škoda Group a contract to upgrade 80 trams for the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. The M31 trams will be repaired and modernised at Škoda’s production facility in Ostrava from 2022 until 2027. The contract is valued at almost 80 million EUR. Swedish operator Västtrafik AB has
Siemens Mobility and Mitsubishi Electric Europe Partner on SiC Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 12, 20220 Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Mitsubishi Electric Europe to push the use of high-voltage silicon carbide (SiC) technology for increasing railway drive systems’ energy efficiency. Siemens Mobility’s battery-powered Mireo Plus B © Siemens Mobility Power semiconductors play a key role in all kinds of railway vehicles, from trams
Munich Adds to Siemens Mobility C2 Metro Train Order Upon Delivery of First Vehicle Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 29, 20220 As part of their work to modernise Munich’s metro fleet, Stadtwerke München (SWM) and Munich Transport Company’s (MVG) took delivery of the first of 22 type C2 metro trains of the third delivery series this week. L-R: Albrecht Neumann, CEO Rolling Stock at Siemens Mobility, Ingo Wortmann, Chairman of the Munich
UK: Priority Seating Week Marks Fifth Anniversary of TfL’s ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ Badge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20220 Priority Seating Week (25–29 April) marks five years since Transport for London (TfL) launched its ‘Please Offer me a Seat’ badge. This is free of charge and medical proof is not needed for eligibility. please offer me a seat badge © Transport for London (TfL) Almost 100,000 badges have been given to disabled people
Alstom Awarded Southern Hemisphere’s Largest Tram Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20220 Alstom has signed a framework contract with the Department of Transport Victoria, Australia, for 100 Flexity low-floor Next Generation Trams (NGTs) and 15 years of maintenance. The contract, valued at approximately 700 million euros (755.82m USD), is the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Alstom wins largest light rail contract
Bid to reduce costs of signalling systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 22, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road is working with Network Rail to encourage greater competition among suppliers of signalling equipment and so reduce costs. The ORR carried out a study of the market, which is worth £800-900 million a year, and published its recommendations in November 2021. Network Rail has
Kfw IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz, Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 4, 20220 KfW IPEX-Bank Jointly Finances Tram-Trains in Chemnitz/Germany with EIB and NORD/LB Local public transport authority Verkehrsverbund Mittelsachsen procures 19 new tram-trainsExpansion of public transport in the Chemnitz region KfW IPEX-Bank finances 9 new all-electric regional tram-trains manufactured by Stadler © KfW IPEX-Bank KfW IPEX-Bank, European Investment Bank (EIB) and NORD/LB are jointly financing the
UK: Light Rail Safety and Standards Board Supporting Improvements in Safety says ORR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) believes the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board (LRSSB) is supporting continued improvements to safety management within the light rail and tramway sector. This is according to the rail regulator’s review of the LRSSB, which was published this week. Tram in Sheffield. © ORR Ian Prosser, HM
CVS-280: DC/DC Low Battery Voltage Starter Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 30, 20220 What are the key features and railway applications of the new CVS-280 DC/DC low battery voltage starter? This series is designed to operate directly from the 750V DC catenary line and can provide DC outputs from 24V to 110V at 280 Watts continuous power and 400 Watts peak power. The CVS-280 series
UK: Driver, Operator and TfL to be Prosecuted over Sandilands Tram Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20220 Following a thorough investigation into the fatal 2016 Sandilands tram derailment, the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched prosecutions for breaches of health and safety law. Image of derailed tram at Sandilands Junction © GOV.UK On the morning of Wednesday 9 November 2016, a tram carrying 69 passengers derailed and
US: Hitachi Rail to Build New Manufacturing Hub in Washington County, Maryland Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 22, 20220 Hitachi Rail has chosen Washington County, Maryland, as the location for its new 70 million USD ( 63.36m euros) manufacturing site. This will create 1,300 direct and indirect jobs in the region. Concept shot of future Hitachi Rail factory © Hitachi Rail A major expansion to the company’s US presence, Hitachi Rail plans for
PK52 Push Button Now Also Available with Plastic Bezel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 10, 20220 Pk52 Push Button Now Also Available with Plastic Bezel New Bezel offers larger variety and is more resistant to graffiti remover The PK52 push button series impresses in the door area of buses and trains with its very good lateral recognition of the LED status display and its haptic button feedback. An
Underground disruption continues Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20220 Services on most London Underground lines are disrupted, with no services on some sections. A good service is running only on the Central and Victoria Lines. The problems are the result of yesterday's strike by 10,000 RMT members in a dispute over jobs and pensions. TfL has denied that either
TfL lifts facemasks order Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 24, 20220 Facemasks are no longer compulsory on Transport for London services from today, as all Covid restrictions are lifted in England. The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan had maintained the requirement for facemasks on TfL after restrictions were eased elsewhere, and he still wants passengers on trains, trams and buses to
ScotRail to cancel trains today as Storm Dudley sweeps in Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20220 Trains in central and southern Scotland will stop running by 16.00 today, because winds of up to 130km/h are predicted. Trains in the Highlands and Far North are unlikely to be affected by Storm Dudley, but the winds will be worst in the central belt and as far north as
RMT stages first of four TransPennine strikes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20220 Conductors on TransPennine Express have staged their first Sunday strike, in a dispute over pay. Unless there is a breakthrough in the meantime, strikes have also been called for the next three Sundays. RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: 'Our members refuse to be treated unfairly and will be continuing
Gothenburg to Get 40 New Alstom Flexity Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20220 Västtrafik, the operator of Gothenburg’s trams, has ordered 40 new trams from Alstom. The order for the Flexity trams is worth 100 million euros. These 40 units are an option from an initial contract signed between Västtrafik and then-manufacturer of the Flexity trams, Bombardier Transportation in 2016. An Alstom M33 Flexity tram
Russia: Driverless Trams to Arrive in Moscow Within a Year Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 8, 20220 The Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport has announced that he aims to begin testing driverless trams in Moscow at the end of this year / early 2023. He shared this view at an event entitled Robots in the City: The Future of Megacities with Autonomous Transport run by the Noôdome
Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20220 Rail operators welcome lifting of Covid restrictions The instruction to work from home if possible will be withdrawn on 27 January, the Prime Minister has said. Other 'Plan B' rules, including wearing facemasks on public transport, will also be cancelled, although passengers in enclosed spaces are still asked to do so
KfW Launches Promotional Programmes for Sustainable Mobility Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20220 KfW Launches Broad-Based Promotional Programmes for Sustainable Mobility Low-interest loans for companies and municipalities to invest in sustainable mobilityPromotion of climate-friendly vehicles as well as infrastructure measures and sustainable digitalisation of mobilityLoan of up to EUR 50 million per project and term of up to 30 years for the standard variant KfW
Germany: Siemens Awarded Contract for Frankfurt’s Digital Train Control System Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20210 Frankfurt’s public transport provider VGF has awarded the contract for its metro and tram network digital train control system to Siemens Mobility. This comes after funding of 95.5 million euros (107.88m USD) was granted by Hessian’s minister for Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport and Housing. Frankfurt Metro Completion of this project will make Frankfurt
Greece: Attiko Metro Adds Citadis X05 Trams to its LRV Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 17, 20210 Twenty-five Alstom Citadis X05 trams have entered passenger service on Attiko Metro’s Athens and Piraeus network, having completed successful testing. These are the first Alstom trams to run in Greece. Alstom Citadis X05 trams for Athens © Alstom The new additions to Attiko Metro’s light rail vehicle (LRVs) fleet will run at a maximum
E-Class Trams Begin Operation on Melbourne’s Route 58 this Month Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 6, 20210 Melbourne’s tram network is receiving a boost to its capacity and accessibility as new E-Class trams enter passenger service on Route 58 this month. The latest and largest low-floor, Melbourne-built E-Class trams carry up to 210 passengers and will operate between West Coburg and Toorak from 19 December. They will join the
Union warning as facemasks become compulsory again Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20210 Facemasks must be worn on all public transport in Britain from this morning, as the first step towards defending the population from the new omicron variant of Covid-19, which has triggered warnings from the world health community. Masks were already compulsory on Transport for London trains, trams and buses as well
BLT Signs Contract for 25 Stadler TINA Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20210 Baselland Transport (BLT) and Stadler have signed a contract for the manufacture and delivery of 25 TINA (total integrated low-floor drive) trams. This comes nine months after the award was first announced. Stadler TINA tram © Stadler The trams will be built at Stadler’s Bussnang, Switzerland plant, with the first going into service in
Ride the nROK 7251 Train to 5G Communication and Video Surveillance Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20210 Ride the nROK 7251 Train to 5G Communication and Video Surveillance The newest member of NEXCOM’s Mobile Computing Solutions (MCS) railway computing family is here, the nROK 7251. Backed by an Intel® 9th-Generation Core™ CPU, the railway computer is particularly designed for 5G communication and video surveillance with multiple mini-PCIe and M.2 expansion, SIM card, and M12
Delayed rail plan set to axe HS2 eastern leg Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20210 Delayed rail plan set to axe HS2 eastern leg Reports are claiming that the Department of Transport's long-delayed Integrated Rail Plan is set to be published this week, and it is said to confirm speculation that the government will abandon the eastern leg of HS2 to the West Midlands, South Yorkshire
The First “New Generation Tram” Arrives in Brussels Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20210 On October 25th, the first “New Generation Tram” arrived in Brussels! The first of the 90 trams will undergo a series of tests, both at the depot and on the rail network, before boarding its first passengers on the Brussels transport network in 2022.The design of the Brussels “New Generation Tram”,
Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 27, 20210 Countdown on to ScotRail strike decision ScotRail is planning to replace striking rail staff with managers and supervisors during COP26 if tonight's 17.00 deadline passes without a last-minute agreement with the RMT over a pay offer. It is reported that the government is not optimistic that there will be a settlement
Chancellor’s rail investments mostly not new money Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20210 Chancellor's rail investments mostly not new money Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a £7 billion plan to improve trains and trams, mainly in the midlands and north, but only £1.5 billion of this is new. In a weekend interview, he said there would be £1.07 billion for projects in Greater Manchester,
Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Ordered for Ile-de-France’s T1-Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20210 Ile-de-France Mobilités and RATP have ordered 37 Alstom Citadis X05 trams for the Ile-de-France T1-Line. Citadis X05 Alstom tramway in commercial service in Vitry-Sur-Seine, France – April 2021 The order, worth approximately 130 million euros (151.54m USD), is to replace the current tram fleet. An optional further order for 83 trams is
Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Ordered for Ile-de-France’s T1-Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20210 Ile-de-France Mobilités and RATP have ordered 37 Alstom Citadis X05 trams for the Ile-de-France T1-Line. Citadis X05 Alstom tramway in commercial service in Vitry-Sur-Seine, France – April 2021 The order, worth approximately 130 million euros (151.54m USD), is to replace the current tram fleet. An optional further order for 83 trams is
Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Ordered for Ile-de-France’s T1-Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20210 Ile-de-France Mobilités and RATP have ordered 37 Alstom Citadis X05 trams for the Ile-de-France T1-Line. Citadis X05 Alstom tramway in commercial service in Vitry-Sur-Seine, France – April 2021 The order, worth approximately 130 million euros (151.54m USD), is to replace the current tram fleet. An optional further order for 83 trams is
Alstom Citadis X05 Trams Ordered for Ile-de-France’s T1-Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 20, 20210 Ile-de-France Mobilités and RATP have ordered 37 Alstom Citadis X05 trams for the Ile-de-France T1-Line. Citadis X05 Alstom tramway in commercial service in Vitry-Sur-Seine, France – April 2021 The order, worth approximately 130 million euros (151.54m USD), is to replace the current tram fleet. An optional further order for 83 trams is
Simulation: How Much Road Space Do Cars Take? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 7, 20210 An animation video shows how much space cars take up in our cities and why cities should promote public and active modes of transport. Placed side by side, it becomes clear how much road space the various modes of transportation require. © PTV Group In many ways, Covid has spurred discussion about how
Alstom Delivers 100th Flexity LRV to World’s Largest Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20210 Alstom has delivered its 100th and final Flexity light rail vehicle (LRV) to the Department of Transport in Victoria. This is for use on the Melbourne tram network – the world’s largest tram network, which spans over 250 kilometres of double track. Alstom has delivered its 100th and final Flexity LRV to
UK railway roundup Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 24, 20210 This week’s roundup of news from the UK railway industry. Rail freight ‘never been more crucial’ amid HGV driver shortage The rail industry is claiming a surge in the movement of goods by train shows it can help ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked during the lorry driver shortage. Office of Rail and Road
Alstom to Supply 35 Additional Citadis Trams to Lyon Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 3, 20210 Alstom is supply a further 35 Citadis trams to the city of Lyon, France. SYTRAL, Lyon’s public transport authority, has ordered an additional 35 Citadis trams as part of the Destination 2026 plan. Under this plan, the French city will see the introduction of new tram lines and the extension of
Siemens Mobility Battery Hybrid Streetcars Enter Service in Charlotte Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 2, 20210 The hybrid wireless technology allows the streetcars to run both with overhead lines and without, using an onboard energy storage system (OESS). This system has an expandable, modular design so that it can be updated as battery technology improves. The batteries recharge when the LRVs are operating under overhead lines.
SYSTRA Returns to Brest for New Tramway and Electric Bus Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 26, 20210 Nearly ten years after bringing the city’s first tramway line into service, SYSTRA has returned to Brest to oversee a new urban transport project. SYSTRA Returns to Brest with New Tramway and Electric Bus Project The company has been chosen by Brest Métropole to oversee project management of a second tramway
Consortium Demonstrates Autonomous Tram in Depot Research Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 25, 20210 A consortium consisting of Siemens Mobility, ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology (KIT), the Institute for Climate Protection, Energy and Mobility (IKEM) and Codewerk began their research in October 2019. The project has been split between the partners. Siemens is developing the self-driving tram in the depot and the
Metrolink tram services reduced to manage COVID-related absences Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 5, 20210 Metrolink has announced a temporary reduced timetable due to coronavirus-related staff absences from August 6. Staff for operator KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) are continuing to work in challenging circumstances to keep people moving across the network. Also see However, daily delays have been occurring across the network because staff are either off with COVID-19,
Manchester tram services recover after mystery damage Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 27, 20210 WORK is continuing today in a bid to discover how 43 Manchester Metrolink trams were damaged, forcing their withdrawal from service yesterday. Metrolink operator KAM (KeolisAmey Metrolink) is expecting to run a normal service today, following emergency repairs. It appears that an infrastructure fault damaged the trams, and KAM is continuing to
Croydon tram inquest was ‘justice suffocated’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 23, 20210 THE families of seven people who were killed when a tram overturned at speed on a tight curve near Croydon on 9 November 2016 say they are 'deeply disappointed' with the result of an inquest into the deaths. Another 51 passengers were injured, eight of them seriously. A jury found that the
LeadMind Accelerates Diagnostics during Oslo Tram Testing Phase Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 22, 20210 In 2018, CAF won a contract to supply 87 Urbos trams to Sporveien, Oslo’s public transport operator. Now, following some delay due to COVID-19, the first units are in testing and CAF is using its fleet operation and maintenance digital platform LeadMind. Thanks to the platform’s real-time data and advanced analytics
Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 19, 20210 Over a Century of Tradition Represents Real Commitment GGT GMEINDER GETRIEBETECHNIK GmbH, situated in Mosbach, has a long history. It was the brainchild of two men, August Steinmetz and Anton Gmeinder, who started the company Steinmetz Gmeinder KG in 1913. Six years later, after one owner left, the company was renamed
Heathrow Express to insist on facemasks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20210 PASSENGERS on Heathrow Express will still have to wear face coverings from Monday, as transport operators choose whether to lift the compulsory masks rule when the government lifts formal restrictions in England. Masks will also continue to be necessary on all Transport for London services, Manchester Metrolink trams and in other
Transport campaigners condemn facemasks plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20210 PLANS to let rail and bus operators choose whether to enforce the wearing of facemasks from next Monday have left transport campaigners 'disappointed'. The Prime Minister said last night that 'We expect and recommend that people wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with
Facemask uncertainty divides industry Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20210 POSSIBLE changes to rules about wearing facemasks on trains and other public transport from 19 July have caused confusion. In general, the requirement seems set to be scrapped, although that will be subject to confirmation on 12 July, but health secretary Sajid Javid has just signalled in a breakfast television interview
Alstom and MVB Sign Contract for New Flexity Trams Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20210 The new trams are scheduled for delivery starting in 2023 and are expected to enter passenger service in 2024. They will replace old TATRA vehicles and then successively replace the city’s first low-floor trams, originally delivered in the 1990s. In view of increasing passenger numbers and route extensions related to the