Systra buys British Steel’s TSP Projects business Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 UK: Systra announced the acquisition of British Steel’s TSP Projects subsidiary on August 30. The international transport consultancy said this would double its presence in the UK, with TSP Projects’ extensive experience of civils, electrification and track works complementing its existing UK rail engineering services and providing it with an
Young Rail Tours to explore the world of rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 30, 20190 INTERNATIONAL: UK-based networking and educational association Young Rail Professionals has launched Young Rail Tours in partnership with the Young Members sections of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ Railway Division, the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers and the Institution of Engineering & Technology Railway Technical Professional Network. YRT is intended to deliver
LNER to pilot UK rail ticketing reform Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20190 UK: East Coast Main Line operator LNER is to pilot proposed reforms to Great Britain’s fares system from January 2 2020, with tickets going on sale from November 29. Announcing the trial on August 29, the Department for Transport said its aim was to ‘significantly boost customer confidence and flexibility in
Industry Insider Week 33 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 19, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 33 for 12–16 August 2019: Russia’s Busiest Airport to Get New Railway Line | Infrastructure Russia’s busiest airport, Sheremetyevo International Airport, is to get a new railway line. The airport is located
Northern Takes First Pacer Train Out of Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 13, 20190 UK rail franchise operator Northern has taken its first Pacer ‘train’ – British Rail Class 142 – out of service. The unit in question, 142005, has been in service since 1987 and has completed more than three million miles. On its final journey it carried passengers between Manchester Victoria and
UK railway news round-up – August 1 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 1, 20190 On July 25 TransPennine Express accepted the first of the Nova 2 branded Civity EMUs which are being supplied by CAF and Eversholt Rail. The five-car Class 397 units will enter service later this year on TPE’s services from Manchester and Liverpool to Edinburgh and Glasgow via the West Coast
Record-breaking heatwave sparks chaos across UK railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 25, 20190 Network Rail announced that speed restrictions would be in place in the south east from midday until 8pm amid fears that tracks could buckle in the heat if trains travel too fast. Speed limits on most commuter lines will be cut from 60mph to 30mph. Extreme weather action teams have been “activated” to
Unipart Rail Engineering Director Awarded Professorship Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 17, 20190 Steve Ingleton, Unipart Rail Engineering Director, has been appointed as a visiting professor at the University of Huddersfield, within the Institute of Railway Research. Steve Ingleton, Engineering Director © Unipart Rail This achievement is in recognition of the hard work and commitment that Steve has demonstrated within the University, supporting projects and
Williams reiterates call for UK franchising changes Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 16, 20190 UK: Greater accountability and a clear customer focus are the principal requirements for reform of the UK rail sector, according to Keith Williams, the independent chairman of the rail review established by Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling in the wake of the May 2018 timetable change debacle. Ahead of
Harsco Rail Partners with Möser Maschinenbau to Launch UK-Based Grinding Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 12, 20190 There’s a new weapon in the UK rail industry’s armour to keep tracks in good condition and provide passengers with a smooth, reliable journey. Railway equipment manufacturer and track maintenance company Harsco Rail has entered into a partnership with railway equipment manufacturer Möser Maschinenbau, which includes the distribution of road/rail grinding
From the archive: SAFEGUARDING ON TRANSPORT Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 8, 20190 The RM backs public transport initiative to protect children at risk Readers are likely to be familiar with the work of the Railway Children charity in India and East Africa, helping and supporting vulnerable youngsters. Lesser known is the fact the charity now provides vital support for children
Schaltbau Solves Customer Problems by Designing and Making Accessories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 5, 20190 Schaltbau is a supplier of contactors, switches, connectors and train controls for OEMs, system suppliers and operators in the UK and globally. The company also solves customer problems by designing and making accessories. For example, we produced this portable 96V DC train battery booster pack for a UK rail operator. 96V
UK Railtours ventures through Butterley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 2, 20190 GB RAILFREIGHT No. 66753 EMD Roberts Road edges into Butterley loop with UK Railtours’ ‘Amber Valley Venturer’ tour from Euston on May 4, making for an unusual sight among the preserved DMUs and coaching stock at the Midland Railway-Butterley (MRB). No. 66719 METRO-LAND is out of view at the other end
Overwhelming Response to Bender’s RS4 at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 20, 20190 New signal power protection systems from Bender UK were officially unveiled at Railtex 2019. The launch of new multi-tier fault detection and location systems was a huge hit with customers and visitors alike. They were all extremely impressed with the display of new Rail Signalling 4 (RS4) NR/L2/SIGELP/27725 Tier 1, 2
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
Virgin Trains open access service to ‘show the rest of the industry how it can be done’ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 UK: A partnership of Virgin Group, Stagecoach, SNCF and Alstom has applied to the Office of Rail & Road for permission to operate open access trains between London and Liverpool from May 2021, which it says would be ‘the UK’s most advanced and customer-focused’ rail service. The announcement on June 11
Virgin TrainS to make open access bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 11, 20190 FOLLOWING the shock announcement Virgin Trains (VT) and its partner Stagecoach had been disqualified from bidding from the West Coast Partnership franchise and were likely to exit railways, VT has surprised everyone by announcing it will make a bid to become an open access operator. Virgin has lodged an application with
Made of Stone: Tunstead Quarry, Derbyshire Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 9, 20190 Construction traffic is the biggest growth area for UK railfreight, with millions of tonnes of material being moved every year – much of it to London and the south-east of England. Ben Jones visits one of the country’s most important locations – Tarmac’s Tunstead Quarry in Derbyshire. Less than three miles
Siemens Mobility Joins Competition to Win HS2 Bid Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 6, 20190 HS2 train design as submitted by Siemens Mobility Ltd © Siemens Siemens Mobility’s Experience in the High-Speed Sector Siemens wanted to highlight its experience in the high-speed sector for both rolling stock and infrastructure. It said its Velaro platform was used in several countries, such as Spain, China, Russia, Germany, France and
High Speed 2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
HS2 rolling stock bids submitted Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 UK: The deadline to submit bids for the estimated £2·75bn contract to design, manufacture and maintain the High Speed 2 train fleet passed at midday on June 5. Project promoter HS2 Ltd will now evaluate the five bids received and expects to announce the winner in early 2020, with entry
UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 5, 20190 The race to win the contract for the HS2 rolling stock is an intense one. Now Alstom has revealed its proposed design for the new UK high-speed train. Alstom’s proposed HS2 design © Alstom Design & Styling 2019 HS2 Ltd has said it needs a train that can operate equally on the
Record Jack Numbers Boost Mechan Order Book Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 Rail maintenance equipment specialist, Mechan, is enjoying record-breaking demand for its flagship lifting jacks, securing orders for more than 160 already this year. Most of the jacks specified so far are being built by the Sheffield-based manufacturer for UK rail depots, although sets will also be heading to France and New
Virgin Trains announces plans for cheapest fare app Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20190 UK: Virgin Trains is developing a booking app which it says will guarantee that passengers obtain the cheapest walk-up fares by retrospectively looking at the trains used and recalculating the fare if a different ticket would have been cheaper than the one purchased. The system would automatically provide a partial refund
Opportunities amid uncertainty in the UK rail market Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 30, 20190 UK: Rail Industry Association Chief Executive Darren Caplan sees good opportunities for UK firms in both the home and export markets, despite a period of uncertainty. Speaking to Railway Gazette at the Railtex exhibition in Birmingham on May 15, Caplan stressed that the record £48bn settlement for Network Rail’s Control
Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20190 All the important rail news of the week, summed up for you in one place: our Railway-News Industry Insider Week 21 for 20–24 May 2019: Stadler’s Euro Dual Locomotive for ELP © Stadler Rolling Stock Euro Dual Hybrid Locomotive © Stadler Stadler Delivers More Hybrid Locomotives for European Freight Corridors Stadler have entered into a contract
Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 22, 20190 On 21 May the European Union Committee from the House of Lords published its report entitled ‘Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport‘. Crossrail is one of the major rail infrastructure projects in the UK © Network Rail The UK rail network connects with the EU at two points: via the Fixed
Network Rail Creates New Regional Managing Directors Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 20, 20190 UK railway infrastructure manager Network Rail has created new regional managing directors. The purpose behind the move is to have a more passenger-oriented approach. Railway tracks at Acton Grange © Network Rail The new managing directors are for the regions Scotland, Souther, Wales and Western, Eastern, and North West and Central. Andrew
Hitachi Azuma Enters Service for LNER Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 The cutting-edge Azuma trains, which Hitachi Rail has manufactured at its site in Newton Aycliffe, have entered service on the East Coast Main Line. The first Hitachi Azuma trains begin operating on the East Coast Main Line © DfT The first Azuma (Class 800) trains will run between London and Leeds. Over the
Siemens Presents Velaro Novo Train at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 16, 20190 Siemens Mobility is presenting its new high-speed train, the Velaro Novo, at Railtex 2019. The Velaro Novo, Siemens Mobility’s latest high-speed train, at Railtex 2019 © Railway-News Siemens Mobility is rightly proud of its latest innovation. The Velaro Novo boasts some impressive stats. It can reach speeds of up to 360km/h while
Alstom Presents Hydrogen Breeze Train Model at Railtex Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 Alstom Breeze model at Railtex © Railway-News Alstom has chosen Railtex to present a model of its hydrogen train design, the Breeze train. At their stand at Birmingham’s NEC – S41 – Alstom are presenting a to-scale model of their Breeze train. This is Alstom’s hydrogen train design for the United Kingdom,
RIA at Railtex: Bringing the Rail Industry Together Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20190 By Katherine Anchorena, Marketing & Events Manager, Railway Industry Association Katherine Anchorena Every two years, the rail industry meets in Birmingham for Railtex, the UK’s leading exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services. The exhibition has been running since 1993, and since the very beginning RIA has been involved as an important partner.
Railtex 2019 attracts more than 400 exhibitors from 22 countries Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20190 The UK’s premier exhibition of railway equipment, systems and services takes place in Birmingham this week RAILTEX: More than 400 exhibitors from 22 countries will be converging on the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham for the 14th Railtex international trade fair, organised by Mack Brooks Exhibitions. Covering a full range of railway
Feature articles in the May 2019 issue of Railway Gazette International Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 5, 20190 Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today. Comment Bridging the skills gap News Main Line Urban Rail Market Industry Innovations Pointers Analysis Suburban standoff in South Africa, Austria and Russia make case for
Did you know… we’ve just published our Railtex Magazine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 1, 20190 Railtex 2019 takes place in Birmingham, UK, on 14–16 May 2019. We have published our second magazine of the year in conjunction with the show. You can read the whole thing here. © Hitachi Railtex Magazine Contents The Railtex 2019 Featured Suppliers & Advertisers Index: a useful overview of some of the suppliers
RDG proposes arms-length body to oversee UK rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 30, 20190 UK: Greater accountability to rail users and devolved authorities is envisaged under proposals from the Rail Delivery Group published on April 30, along with the establishment of an ‘independent national organising body’ to co-ordinate and oversee the entire rail sector. Unveiling its proposals to the Williams Rail Review, which has been
UK Railtours partners with Locomotive Services Ltd for summer steam tours Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20190 UK Railtours is teaming up for the first time with Locomotive Services Ltd on one of three recently announced steam tours operating this August. On August 3, the ‘Irish Mail’ will run from London Euston to Holyhead, celebrating one of the world’s earliest and longest-running named trains. Starting from Euston
UK Railtours joining forces with LSL for August steam journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 25, 20190 UK Railtours is teaming up for the first time with Locomotive Services Ltd on one of three recently announced steam tours operating this August. On August 3, the ‘Irish Mail’ will run from London Euston to Holyhead, celebrating one of the world’s earliest and longest-running named trains. Starting from Euston
Mechan Celebrates Half a Century Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 UK rail maintenance equipment specialist Mechan has kicked off its 50th anniversary celebrations with a donation of £5,000 to a much-loved local charity. The Sheffield manufacturer handed over the proceeds of its fundraising to the city’s Children’s Hospital at a recent open day to mark its half century. Alison Riley from The
Siemens Rail Manufacturing Facility Reaches Milestone Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 24, 20190 United Kingdom: In 2018 Siemens Mobility unveiled its plans for a rail manufacturing facility in Goole, East Yorkshire. The project has now passed a major milestone. Siemens Mobility has submitted its outline planning application. Artist impression of new Siemens rail manufacturing facility in Goole © www.siemens.com/press Wil Wilson, Managing Director, Rolling Stock,
Mechan at Railtex: Best of Europe at UK Rail Show Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 Rail depot maintenance specialist, Mechan, will be adding a continental feel to Railtex this year, showcasing its own expertise alongside some of the European innovations it represents. Sales manager Lindsey Mills (second left) with colleagues at Mechan’s last trade fair. Joining the Sheffield-based firm at Birmingham’s NEC in May will be colleagues
Flex: The go-anywhere train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 16, 20190 With so many new trains being delivered and electrification schemes shelved, Porterbrook and Brush Traction are using their engineering expertise to convert surplus Thameslink commuter trains into ‘go-anywhere’ bi-mode trains. Ben Jones visits Loughborough to see how the project is progressing. When you’ve invested millions of pounds in maintaining and updating
Stagecoach disqualified from three franchises in pension dispute Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20190 UK: Stagecoach Group has been disqualified from the Department for Transport’s three current passenger franchise competitions, the company announced on April 10. Incumbent Stagecoach had been shortlisted for the East Midlands franchise, which the DfT announced on April 10 had been won by Abellio, and for the West Coast Partnership contract
Progress Rail to repower GB Railfreight locomotives Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 3, 20190 UK: GB Railfreight has awarded Progress Rail a contract to repower 16 serviceable, stored or non-running Class 56 diesel locomotives which it bought from UK Rail Leasing last June. The existing Ruston-Paxman RK3 engines and control gear on the locomotives dating from 1976-84 will be replaced with new EMD 12-710 Series
Coming up in the April issue of The RM: Electrification back on the agenda as costs could be slashed by up to half Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20190 THE cost of electrifying UK railways could be slashed by between a third and one-half of recent schemes, according to a new report by the Railway Industry Association (RIA). Better project planning, adoption of more efficient practices and a long-term commitment to a rolling programme of wiring could significantly reduce costs
Mirrlees Class 37 almost ready for main line action Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 EUROPHOENIX No. 37901 Mirrlees Pioneer basks in the winter sun at UK Rail Leasing’s Leicester depot on February 12. The Mirrlees-engined prototype has been restored to working order and is now awaiting the completion of some internal work before returning to the main line. UKRL plans to use it as an interim depot shunter at
British Line Society secures Thunderer for railtour return after 28-year gap Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 29, 20190 THE Branch Line Society has scored a major coup by securing Garcia Hanson’s No. 50008 Thunderer for a railtour on July 27. The ‘50’ has been active on the main line for several years, but to date has only hauled passenger trains on heritage railways. Its last railtour outing is thought to have
Steam heat returns (briefly) to main line in Spain Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 27, 20190 STEAM-heated mainline trains are now almost extinct across Europe but for a few days in late-January a charter train in Spain re-created the old atmosphere. UK rail holiday operator PTG Tours celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first rail tour by running the train in Spain. Steaming at dawn: ALSA No. 321 059
Rail Alliance and BCRRE join forces to foster innovation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 11, 20190 UK: Trade association Rail Alliance and Birmingham Centre for Railway Research & Education announced the formal integration of the two organisations on March 11. The merger is intended to foster a closer partnership between the supply industry and academia to support a more focused approach to railway research, fostering closer links