TfGM Announces Major Works Programme Along Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20260 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced a new programme of work this year that aims to both increase & build capacity and resilience of its tracks, trams and overall workforce. Forming part of a wider 150 million GBP programme to maintain, upgrade, and improve tram infrastructure, the work will seek
Hitachi Rail to Modernise Oldest Tramline in Middle East Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 12, 20250 Hitachi Rail has been contracted by Hassan Allam Construction and Arab Contractors JV to provide modernisation and upgrade work on the Alexandria Raml Tram. Works will include the doubling of the tramway’s operational speed and almost tripling its overall capacity. Hitachi will modernise and upgrade the Alexandria Raml Tram, doubling operational speed
ATP Releases Solicitation for Design and Construction of Austin Light Rail Phase 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20250 Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has released an official solicitation for the final design and construction contract in preparation for the breaking of ground on the Austin Light Rail Phase 1 alignment beginning in 2027. The selection process will see ATP choose a partner responsible for helping to both shape and build
Bee Network: TfGM Begins Next Phase of Metrolink Tram Investment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20250 Work will begin next week to upgrade a significant section of Greater Manchester’s Metrolink system, marking the next stage in a 147 million GBP investment programme aimed at maintaining and improving the city-region’s tram network. From Tuesday 3 June until Sunday 10 August, no trams will run through the Piccadilly Gardens
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
Metrolink Track Replacement Works Underway in Manchester City Centre Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20250 Work to replace tram tracks in Manchester city centre is set to begin as part of the ongoing Metrolink improvements programme. The track replacement forms part of a planned 147 million GBP investment aimed at maintaining and upgrading the network up to 2027. The latest phase of work will take place on
Support Revealed for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20250 Thousands of residents across West Yorkshire, along with business and education leaders, have expressed support for the proposed Mass Transit network for the region. The latest consultation report from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) reveals that more than two-thirds of respondents are in favour of the initial phase of the
Italy: T2 Tramway Extension Opens in Florence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 31, 20250 GEST, a subsidiary of RATP Dev, has commenced operations on the newly extended T2 tramway line in Florence, connecting Peretola Airport with San Marco Square. The T2 line, which runs approximately 800 services per day, now features six additional stops and spans an extra 5 kilometres. Construction on this new route commenced
Canada: Contract Awarded for Gatineau-Ottawa Tramway Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 21, 20250 The Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) has contracted Groupe Porteur to deliver professional, technical, and multidisciplinary services for the Gatineau-Ottawa tramway project in Canada. The consortium consists of SYSTRA Canada, Egis, and EXP. This 24-kilometre tramway will connect downtown Gatineau to Ottawa, Canada’s capital, enhancing urban mobility and fostering sustainable connections
Alstom’s APS Catenary-Free Technology Extends Barcelona’s Tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 11, 20240 Alstom’s APS (Alimentation Par Sol) catenary-free technology has made its debut on the Spanish rail network, equipping Barcelona Metropolitan Transport Authority’s (ATM) new tramway extension. This catenary-free tram line supports Barcelona’s broader goals for sustainable and accessible urban transit. The 2-kilometre expansion enables the Barcelona tramway to carry an additional 24,000 passengers
New T1 Trams Prepare for Service in Île-de-France Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 15, 20240 Île-de-France Mobilités’ T1 tram line is preparing to enter service at the end of 2024 using new TW20 trams from Alstom. As one of Île-de-France’s oldest tram lines, originally connecting Asnières-sur-Seine to Noisy-le-Sec since 1992, the T1 is undergoing a modernisation, with a focus on accessibility and passenger comfort. The new T1
France: Strasbourg Trials Parcel Delivery by Tram Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 16, 20240 From 16 September to 26 October 2024, La Poste, Alstom, Eurométropole de Strasbourg (EMS), and transport company, CTS are testing the use of trams to deliver parcels in Strasbourg, France. The companies have partnered to explore the use of existing transport infrastructure for urban parcel delivery on the city’s Line B
Hitachi Rail to Supply Battery-Powered Trams in Florence Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 30, 20240 In Florence, Hitachi Rail has been contracted to supply 46 advanced battery-powered trams and the necessary digital signalling to operate them. The new fleet of battery trams will eliminate the need for the traditional overhead electrified infrastructure, which is costly to install and visually intrusive. By using battery technology, Hitachi Rail’s vehicles
West Yorkshire Proposes Route Options for Mass Transit Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20240 The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin has unveiled detailed route options for the region’s future mass transit tram network. The public is now invited to provide opinions on the proposed routes for the first phase of the project, which will connect Central and South Leeds and Bradford and Leeds. An artist’s
US: CAF to Supply New Trams in Omaha, Nebraska Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 11, 20240 The Omaha Streetcar Authority has selected CAF to supply the trams for the city’s new tram network project. This contract includes the design and construction of the vehicles and related infrastructure, as well as the operation and maintenance of the system. The 5-kilometre tram network is scheduled to enter service in 2027
Belgium: De Lijn, CAF and OTIV Test AI to Enhance Tram Safety Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 9, 20240 Flemish transport operator, De Lijn is collaborating with CAF and OTIV to deploy AI technology to enhance the safety of trams in Belgium. The companies have launched a pilot project on De Lijn’s Coastal Tram line, the longest in the world. Here, they are testing sensors and AI software to provide
Île-de-France Mobilités Opens T3b Tramway Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20240 On 5 April, Île-de-France Mobilités commenced passenger services on the T3b tramway extension to Porte Dauphine in Paris. This achievement follows four years of work to connect the old terminus at Porte d’Asnières – Marguerite Long to the new terminus in Porte Dauphine, with the line now serving seven new stations. The
Alstom to Build Infrastructure for Florence Tramway Line 4 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20240 The Municipality of Florence has selected Alstom to construct the Florence tramway Line 4 in Italy. This contract is valued at 50 million EUR and covers the tramway between Le Piagge station and Campi Bisenzio, which will serve 24 stops. Alstom will be responsible for the track, catenary, substations and lighting
Saudi Arabia: Alstom to Deliver AlUla’s Catenary-Free Tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 4, 20240 Alstom has signed a contract with the Royal Commission for AlUla to deliver its battery-powered tramway line, which will be the world’s longest catenary-free line. This contract is valued at over 500 million EUR and will include the supply of 20 Citadis B battery trams, which Alstom will maintain using its
Stadler’s TRAMLINK Tram Commences Service in Bern Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 BERNMOBIL has officially commenced regular services of the new Stadler TRAMLINK vehicles in Bern, Switzerland. This follows a 2019 order for 20 bi-directional vehicles and 7 one-way vehicles to be delivered between 2023 and 2025. Under this contract, the first Stadler TRAMLINK was officially handed over to BERNMOBIL on 28 October 2023
Budapest Public Transit Network Trials Pay&Go Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 15, 20230 Budapest Public Transit Network Continues Digital Transformation with Trial of Pay&Go Technology In cooperation with Mastercard and K&H, the public transport operator in Budapest, BKK, has commenced a pilot scheme for an innovative contactless fare payment platform powered by Switchio. As of 20 June 2023, passengers on the 100E airport shuttle bus
TfL and TOL Fined £14 Million for Sandilands Tram Derailment Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 28, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has been fined 10 million GBP and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) has been fined 4 million GBP after a tram derailed approaching Sandilands junction in Croydon on 9 November 2016. Following an investigation and prosecution by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the two companies attended
Alstom Unveils New Tram Designs for Québec City Tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 13, 20230 The City of Québec and Alstom have unveiled designs of the proposed new trains for the Québec City Tramway. The three presented versions are each variations of Alstom’s Citadis Spirit vehicle and are inspired by the unique characteristics of Quebec City. The three designs are named Boréal, Harfang and Citadelle © Alstom Citizens will
Škoda Group to Develop Smart and Automated Depots Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 8, 20230 Škoda Group has announced that its latest project will focus on incorporating existing automated technologies into a comprehensive smart depot system for tram operators. It anticipates that this ‘Smart Depo’ development would help enhance operators’ services by minimising human errors, improving efficiency and saving financial resources. Alongside eliminating the need for manual
Sweden: Systra to Project Manage Construction of New Tramway in Uppsala Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 2, 20230 The city of Uppsala has selected Systra to provide project management services for the construction of its first tramway. This project will see Uppsala join Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Norrköping and Lund in the list of Swedish cities to incorporate trams into their current transport networks. The track platform for the new tramway
Testing Underway on Wolverhampton Metro Tram Line Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 6, 20230 Midland Metro Alliance has commenced vehicle testing on the Wolverhampton City Centre Metro extension tram line. With testing and commissioning now underway on the newly laid track, a tram travelled along Pipers Row and Railway Drive for the first time on 3 April. Flanked by a team of engineers, the tram made
Algeria: Mostaganem Tramway Begins Commercial Operations Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 21, 20230 Algeria’s Minister of Transport, Kamel Beldjoud has inaugurated the Mostaganem tramway following a series of works by Alstom and Cosider to commission the two new lines. The Algiers Metro Company (EMA) awarded the contract for the Mostaganem tramway project to Alstom and Cosider in 2015. Alstom supplied the telecommunications and signalling systems,
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
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
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
Alstom Awarded Rio de Janeiro Tramway Expansion Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 13, 20220 Alstom has been awarded the contract to expand Rio de Janeiro’s VLT (tramway) system. This will offer passengers an integrated terminal connection to a new bus rapid transit (BRT) system, as well as a connection with the city’s main bus station. An Alstom Citadis tram in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil. The expansion announcement
Saudi Arabia: SYSTRA Signs Contract to Design AlUla tramway Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 6, 20220 SYSTRA has been chosen to design the future tramway for AlUla, a city in northwest Saudi Arabia. Part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 plan to further develop the country, the tramway will provide improved access to AlUla and the wider area’s architectural, historical and archaeological sites. The contract, signed on 1 July