HS2 Launches Final Northolt Tunnel Boring Machine Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 12, 20240 The fourth and final tunnel boring machine (TBM) being used to build the Northolt Tunnel has been launched under London. TBM Anne has joined three other machines digging the 8.4-mile tunnel from Victoria Road in Ealing to West Ruislip in Hillingdon to carry high-speed trains in and out of the capital. It
UK: Siemens Mobility to Deliver Signalling and Control Systems for Network Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 10, 20240 Siemens Mobility has secured first place on Network Rail’s Train Control Systems Framework (TCSF), which will upgrade thousands of miles of Britain’s rail network. With this attainment, Siemens Mobility will receive a share of contracts to be awarded from the 4 billion GBP rail signalling and control framework for the UK. This
UK: Network Rail Completes Hope Valley Railway Upgrade Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 8, 20240 Network Rail has completed the 150 million GBP Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project, which is expected to enhance journeys between Manchester and Sheffield. To celebrate this achievement, Rail Minister Huw Merriman visited Dore & Totley station in Sheffield on Monday 8 April, where a new and fully accessible platform has now
UK Government Advances Development of Northern Powerhouse Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 2, 20240 The UK government has presented the next phase of development for the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project, which will enhance connectivity between Liverpool and Manchester. This project will help deliver faster journey times, more frequent rail services and better connectivity across the North. Progress is now being made on the development of
HS2 Celebrates Final Breakthrough for Chiltern Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 28, 20240 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Cecilia has completed the final breakthrough for HS2’s longest tunnel under Chiltern Hills. This breakthrough completes a 10-mile journey that commenced in June 2021. Final breakthrough for HS2’s longest tunnel © HS2 Ltd Cecilia is the second TBM to reach the northern portal of the high-speed rail tunnel under Chiltern
UK: Network Rail Reviews 5 Years of CP6 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20240 Network Rail has presented a review of its sixth five-year funding period, Control Period 6 (CP6), which started on 1 April 2019 and is set to end on 31 March 2024. During this time, Network Rail has worked to deliver major rail upgrades across Great Britain to improve the railway for
UK: CrossCountry Unveils Plans to Transform Fleet by May 2025 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 25, 20240 UK rail operator, CrossCountry has unveiled plans to expand its fleet and transform the customer experience by May 2025. This will include a significant expansion to its long-distance fleet, making around 25 percent more seats available. In addition, all 58 of CrossCountry’s existing Voyager trains will be refurbished, as well as its
FirstGroup Responds to TfN’s Call to End Avanti West Coast Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20240 A FirstGroup spokesperson has responded to a motion passed by Transport for the North (TfN) Board calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract. Earlier this week, the TfN Board voted to write to the Secretary of State asking for Avanti West Coast’s contract to be taken back into public
East Midlands Railway Commences £60 Million Refurbishment Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20240 East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced the start of a 60 million GBP refurbishment project for its Connect and Regional fleet. This programme will renovate the operator’s Class 360, Class 158 and Class 170 trains, through work solely carried out in the UK. The project is being delivered in partnership with Angel
Transport for the North Votes to Terminate Avanti West Coast Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 21, 20240 The Transport for the North (TfN) Board has passed a motion to write to the Secretary of State calling for the termination of Avanti West Coast’s contract. Northern leaders have voted to have the contract taken back into public control and for the operator to be removed from the West Coast
UK: GWR Commences Fast-Charging Battery-Powered Train Trial Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20240 Great Western Railway has officially commenced its fast-charging battery-powered train trial on the Greenford branch line. Over the past two weeks, GWR engineers have successfully tested the compatibility of the fast-charge technology with the Class 230 battery train, enabling the trial to now commence in full. The launch of Great Western Railway’s
UK: Electric Train Tested between Manchester and Stalybridge Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 18, 20240 An electric train has completed a test run between Manchester and Stalybridge for the first time as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This achievement follows work completed last year to install overhead line electrification (OLE) between Manchester Victoria, Stalybridge and Guide Bridge stations. In addition, track was replaced to
UK: New Train Maintenance Depot to Be Built in Shipley Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 15, 20240 UK Rail Minister Huw Merriman has confirmed plans to build a new maintenance facility in Shipley, West Yorkshire. This is part of the government’s most recent 3.9 billion GBP investment in the Transpennine route upgrade (TRU). Around 100 million GBP of this funding will help deliver the Shipley TrainCare Centre, which
Alstom Plans Open Access Rail Service in England and Wales Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 14, 20240 Alstom and SLC Rail have partnered to deliver a new open access rail service between North Wales, Shropshire, the Midlands and London. This service will be known as Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR). It will provide new direct connections to and from North Wales, Shropshire, the Midlands and London, with an
Open Access Services from London to Stirling Gain ORR Approval Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 7, 20240 The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has provided approval for Grand Union Trains to launch an open access rail service between London and Stirling, Scotland from June 2025. This decision will help deliver a greater choice in rail services for passengers while bringing private sector investment into the industry and
UK to Net Zero Requires 30% Increase in Rail Travel, Trainline Reports Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20240 Trainline has published a new report declaring that a 30 percent increase in rail travel is required by 2035 for the UK to meet its net zero goals. As part of its ‘I Came By Train’ campaign, the company is calling for collective action to motivate more people to use rail
HS2 Celebrates Breakthrough for Its Longest Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 6, 20240 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence has completed a 10-mile drive under the Chilterns to excavate the longest tunnel for the HS2 project. The journey, which lasted 2 years and 9 months ended with a breakthrough at the North Portal, near South Heath, Buckinghamshire. Historic breakthrough for HS2’s longest tunnel © HS2 Ltd Florence is
UK: AECOM to Design Mid Cornwall Metro Project Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 5, 20240 AECOM has been contracted to undertake the detailed design stage for the Mid Cornwall Metro project in the UK. This follows the company’s completion of the initial engineering design work for the project, alongside the business plan for the scheme. This scheme has been designed to improve connectivity for people living, working, and studying
UK: Siemens Mobility Invests in New Chippenham Factory Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 4, 20240 Siemens Mobility is investing 115 million EUR in building a new digital engineering factory and research & development (R&D) centre in Chippenham, UK. This facility will replace Siemens’ current rail infrastructure site in Chippenham to meet the growing demand for rail technology worldwide. Siemens Mobility’s new Chippenham site © Siemens Mobility The new factory
UK: Work to Commence on Delivering Midlands Rail Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 29, 20240 The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has provided an initial 123 million GBP in funding for work to begin on the Midlands Rail Hub. This project is part of the government’s plan to improve transport across the region by increasing the capacity and frequency of passenger rail services. The Midlands Rail Hub
HS2 Launches TBM Emily to Bore Northolt Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 28, 20240 HS2 has launched its third giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) in London that will construct the Northolt Tunnel. TBM Emily will dig 3.4 miles of the 8.4-mile Northolt Tunnel. The 1,700-tonne machine will travel under Ealing from the Victoria Road Crossover Box to Greenpark Way in Greenford. Interior of TBM Emily before
UK Government Reallocates £4.7 Billion of HS2 Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 26, 20240 The UK government has announced that local authorities in the North and the Midlands will receive 4.7 billion GBP in funding from April 2025 to improve transport connections. With this investment, the North will receive 2.5 billion GBP and the Midlands will receive 2.2 billion GBP in funding to enhance transport
£21.4 Million Investment for Manchester’s Metrolink Tram Network Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 23, 20240 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that a further 21.4 million GBP is being invested in its Metrolink light rail network over the next 12 months. As the UK’s largest light rail network, Metrolink serves 99 stops across 64 miles of track. Since its opening in 1992, more than 700
London Overground Lines Assigned New Names and Colours Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20240 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that London’s Overground lines will be given new names and colours for the first time. This historic change aims to make it easier for customers to navigate the network, thus helping to grow ridership. Highbury & Islington Overground Station © Matt Buck Indeed, research by TfL has shown
UK DfT Publishes Draft Rail Reform Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20240 The UK’s Department for Transportation (DfT) has published the Draft Rail Reform Bill as part of its vision for the future of the rail sector. The blueprint includes new proposals that aim to build on private sector innovation to deliver a better service, which will be overseen by Great British Railways
Wales: New Railway Station Planned for Vale of Glamorgan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 20, 20240 The UK government has announced its support for establishing a new railway station at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. This plan would restore rail services to the area for the first time in 60 years via the decommissioned Vale of Glamorgan line. This would improve connectivity to the Cardiff
UK: East Midlands Railway Reveals Interior of Aurora Fleet Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 19, 20240 East Midlands Railway (EMR) has revealed the interior design of its new Aurora Intercity fleet that will operate on the Midland Mainline from early 2025. The 33 five-carriage trains are being built by Hitachi Rail and will be capable of running on electricity and diesel. First Class onboard the new Aurora fleet ©
UK: TfL Shortlists Bidders to Operate Elizabeth Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 16, 20240 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the selection of four shortlisted bidders looking to become the next operator of the Elizabeth line. The Elizabeth line has been operated by MTR Elizabeth line since its launch in 2022. However, this contract is due to expire in May 2025. The Elizabeth line commenced passenger
Jewers Doors Supplies 6 Sets of Bi-Folding Depot Doors to Stadler Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 14, 20240 Working with contractors VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd, Jewers Doors supplied six sets of Swift fully-glazed bi-folding doors for Stadler’s fabulous new state-of-the-art depot in Gosforth, Newcastle. The new facility is home to the Tyne & Wear Metro fleet operated by Nexus. Swift-SEW Bi-Folding Door System The Swift-SEW (SWT-SEW) bi-folding door has been purpose designed to
UK: Siemens to Assemble 80% of New Piccadilly Line Trains in Goole Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 12, 20240 Siemens Mobility has confirmed that 80 percent of the new Piccadilly line trains for Transport for London (TfL) will now be assembled in Goole, Yorkshire. This marks a significant increase from the manufacturer’s initial commitment of 50 percent. A new Piccadilly line test train © Siemens Mobility The new train factory in Goole is scheduled
TfL Launches Consultation on DLR Extension Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 9, 20240 Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new consultation to decide on plans to extend the city’s DLR service from Gallions Reach to Thamesmead via Beckton Riverside. The consultation, which will remain open from 5 February 2024 through to 18 March 2024, will decide on the outcome of the proposed project. Up
Construction Begins on HS2 Birmingham Curzon Street Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 25, 20240 HS2 Ltd has announced that construction has commenced on Birmingham Curzon Street Station. This site will be the first brand-new intercity terminus station built in Britain since the 19th Century. It will operate with net zero carbon while serving high-speed trains between London and Birmingham. Construction starts on HS2’s Birmingham Curzon Street
Rail Resilience: Preparing for Trouble Down the Tracks Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 23, 20240 At the end of 2023, Rail Live! took place in Madrid, Spain. The event focused on key themes in the industry such as safety and decarbonisation. In addition, it recognised critical challenges faced by operators and infrastructure managers in the face of climate change and highlighted the need for long-term
Siemens Mobility Wins HS2 Contract for Station Management Systems Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 15, 20240 Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract to deliver the station building systems for all HS2 stations: Curzon Street, Interchange, Old Oak Common and Euston. This contract is valued at 47 million GBP and will see Siemens Mobility deliver a fully integrated station information management system across the sites. To do so,
Network Rail Consulting to Support California High-Speed Rail Construction Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 10, 20240 UK consultancy company, Network Rail Consulting has been awarded a 73.2 million USD contract to provide systems engineering services for California’s High-Speed Rail Program. This project will see trains operating at 200 mph between Los Angeles and San Francisco, as well as later connections to Sacramento and San Diego. The California High-Speed
FirstGroup Applies to Operate New London to Sheffield Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20240 FirstGroup has applied to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) to operate a new open-access rail service between London and Sheffield, expanding the company’s award-winning Hull Trains business. The proposed service is expected to consist of two daily return journeys from London King’s Cross, calling at Retford, Worksop, Woodhouse and
HS2 Ltd Presents Construction Plan for 2024 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 1, 20240 HS2 Ltd has provided insight into how the delivery of its high-speed rail network between London and Birmingham will advance throughout 2024. Although much progress was made on the construction of HS2 Phase 1 in 2023, including work on the Old Oak Common hub, bridges, viaducts and tunnels, the year was
£250 Million in Government Funding to Support TfL Upgrades Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 31, 20230 The UK government has agreed to supply 250 million GBP in funding to support Transport for London’s (TfL) investment programme in upgrading the capital’s transport system. Under this agreement, the funding cannot be used to support TfL’s daily operations. Instead, it will be invested in improvements, including the rollout of new
UK: Final Track Installed to Eliminate Hope Valley Bottleneck Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 31, 20230 Network Rail has installed the final pieces of track to relieve the Hope Valley bottleneck through a new passing loop between Bamford and Hathersage stations. The new track, which totals 850 metres in length, will enable passenger trains to pass slower freight trains on the Hope Valley railway line. This will
UK: Government Aims to Grow Rail Freight by 75% Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 21, 20230 The UK Government has announced it aims to grow the use of rail freight in the country by at least 75% by 2050. The announcement, which was made by Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, commits to a greater use of freight in the transportation of goods across the UK, including food, building
Green Light for Mid Cornwall Metro Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 19, 20230 “We are committed to providing a thriving and sustainable Cornwall, fit for the modern world, for the benefit our residents. “This initiative is absolutely key to delivering rail and active travel improvements across Cornwall both now and in the future, to enhance the lives of our residents by revolutionising how we
UK: Avanti West Coast Introduces Wayfinding Technology Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 15, 20230 Avanti West Coast has begun implementing new wayfinding technology to aid visually impaired travellers in navigating stations across its network. The smartphone app, developed by digital map company GoodMaps, supports customers by providing guided steps through cues initiated through a device’s camera, generating a digital map with precise directions to any
UK: Second HS2 TBM Ready for Excavation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20230 A team of 90 engineers recently completed the assembly of HS2’s second tunnel boring machine (TBM), which is set to begin excavating the second bore of the project’s 3.5 mile Bromford Tunnel into Birmingham in 2024. Following the success of HS2’s first TBM ‘Mary Ann’, which has built over 500 tunnel
New Trains Begin Rollout on Liverpool’s Southport-Hunts Cross Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 14, 20230 New trains are set to begin operation on the Southport – Hunts Cross line in Liverpool City Region by the end of the week. Announced by Mayor Steve Rotheram, the new, publicly-owned trains will be rolled out gradually over the coming months, completing the final phase of a year-long introduction of
UK: Network Rail Partners with ZSL to Monitor Dormouse Activity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20230 Network Rail has begun working with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) to widen its understanding of animal and plant life along railway lines in the Southern region of the United Kingdom. The two parties have been working in conjunction with Google to develop new ways of monitoring rare species on
UK: Eversholt Rail Funds New Revolution Very Light Rail Vehicles Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 12, 20230 Eversholt Rail has ordered three Revolution Very Light Rail (RVLR) vehicles from Transport Design International (TDI) to be used in passenger trials and service. The new lightweight passenger trains will be powered by battery-only propulsion and will use a new system of lineside fast charging for zero-emission operation. They are expected to
UK: Next Phase of Transpennine Route Upgrade Gains £3.9bn in Funding Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 5, 20230 The UK’s Rail Minister, Huw Merriman has confirmed 3.9 billion GBP in funding for the next phase of the Transpennine Route Upgrade project. This takes the project’s total funding allocation to date to 6.9 billion GBP to progress works between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. This will enable the delivery of
UK: Key Milestone for Mass Transit System at HS2 Interchange Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 4, 20230 A new contractor is being sought to lead the enabling works programme for the new Automated People Mover (APM) at Interchange Station in Solihull. The first package for the station’s elevated mass transit system, the contract, which is worth up to 2 million GBP, is being procured through the government’s own
Porterbrooks Invests in Rail Charging Converter for Battery-Powered Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 30, 20230 Porterbrook and Siemens Mobility have signed a 1.7 million GBP deal to install a Rail Charging Converter (RCC) at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre. This technology could enable battery charging on non-electrified sections of the UK rail network using a 25kV power supply. It will be installed at Porterbrook’s Long Marston
First Passenger Trains Run to City of London with Digital Signalling Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 28, 20230 The first trains have carried passengers to the City of London using European Train Control System (ETCS) digital signalling. This marks a significant milestone for the 1.4 billion GBP East Coast Digital Programme, which aims to make rail services more reliable and more sustainable through the implementation of digital signalling. Project lead
GBRTT Partnership to Deliver Locally-Accountable West Midlands Rail Services Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has partnered with the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) to deliver a more locally accountable railway in the West Midlands. This collaboration will support the region’s Trailblazer Deeper Devolution Deal which was signed by the West Midlands Combined Authority and the UK government in
Eurostar to Suspend Services between Amsterdam and London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20230 NS International has announced that Eurostar train services between the Netherlands and London, UK will be suspended for a period of six months due to renovation works at Amsterdam Central station. Eurostar services will not run between the Netherlands and the UK from June 2024 to January 2025 © NS International This announcement
UK Government Announces £5.3 Million in FOAK Grants Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The UK government is investing 5.3 million GBP in making railways more modern, efficient and accessible. This funding is part of the 2023 First of a Kind (FOAK) competition and is split between 17 projects. Six of these projects specifically focus on enhancing accessibility. This includes the use of AI technology to
UK: Dartmoor Line Celebrates 550,000 Passenger Journeys Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 24, 20230 The West Devon town of Okehampton recently held a community celebration for the second anniversary of its fully reopened Dartmoor Line. This was the first line to be reopened under the government’s Restoring Your Railway programme, which pledged more than 40 million GBP toward the project. Since being delivered 10 million GBP
Upgrade Project Completed at Eurostar’s London Depot Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 20, 20230 Furrer+Frey has completed an upgrade project at Eurostar’s depot in London with the installation of moveable electrification equipment. Throughout this project, every road at Eurostar’s London Temple Mills depot has been equipped with conductor bar technology that can retract at the touch of a button. This will allow the depot staff
Testing Underway on London’s New Piccadilly Line Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 17, 20230 Testing of London’s new Piccadilly line trains, which are being built by Siemens Mobility, is now underway at a test centre in Germany and a climate chamber in Austria. The first of the newly-built trains for Transport for London’s (TfL’s) Piccadilly line arrived at the Test and Validation Centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath,
Liverpool Mayor Signs Rail Devolution Deal with Government Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have signed a trailblazer rail devolution deal that aims to deliver a fully integrated public transport system in Merseyside. Under this agreement, the government will collaborate with the city to provide passengers with a simpler, more affordable and integrated transport
Alstom Plans to Cease Rolling Stock Production in Derby Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 16, 20230 Derby City Council has responded to Alstom’s announcement that it plans to end rolling stock production in the city. Following talks with the government, Alstom has informed the Council that it must now plan to cease rolling stock production at its Litchurch Lane facility in Derby. This is due to delays in
UK: Bradford’s New Train Station Receives Funding Boost Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 15, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a funding boost of 400,000 GBP as part of its commitment to build a brand-new railway station in Bradford. The additional funding, which has been provided to the local authority, comes on top of a 2 billion GBP investment to build both the
UK: Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Plans Brought Forward Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Plans to open the first portion of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been brought forward and adjusted in response to ongoing complications related to HS2. Regional transport bosses are set to approve the installation of both a temporary stop and terminus to speed up the delivery of the new tram
London Northwestern Railway Deploys New Class 730 Electric Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 London Northwestern Railway (LNR) has introduced the first of its Class 730 electric passenger trains on the West Coast Main Line. These three-carriage Class 730/0 sub-class units will typically operate in pairs as 6-carriage trains. Due to their spacious interiors, the six-carriage Class 730/0s have a higher total capacity than the eight-carriage
Network Rail Upgrades Signalling in Cornwall Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 14, 20230 Network Rail has completed the first major stage of its project to modernise railway signalling across Cornwall, UK. With this milestone, passenger trains have now resumed service after 13 days of round-the-clock work between Tuesday 31 October and Sunday 12 November. This undertaking has involved replacing signals that have reached the end
Expanded Rail Station to Open at Gatwick Airport Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 Network Rail has announced that its renovation and expansion of Gatwick Airport rail station will open on 21 November. This project aims to enhance journeys from train to plane to provide passengers with easier, faster and more reliable services. The newly upgraded station will greatly benefit passengers on Gatwick Express and Southern
LNER Orders 10 Tri-Mode Trains from CAF Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 9, 20230 London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has selected CAF as the successful bidder to deliver 10 tri-mode trains to operate on the East Coast Main Line. These new trains will be based on CAF’s Civity UK platform and will be capable of running in electric, battery or diesel mode. Their operation will reduce
Calling for Fairer Fares in Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 8, 20230 By Norman Baker, Director of External Affairs, Campaign for Better Transport Rail travel should be affordable. It’s one of the greenest ways to travel and as we try to reduce carbon emissions from transport rail should be seen as the default mode where possible. Yet travelling by train can be expensive
UK: CrossCountry Extends Services Contract with Alstom Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 Alstom has been awarded an eight-year extension on its services contract to maintain, overhaul and clean CrossCountry’s Voyager and Super Voyager fleet in the UK. This Train Services Agreement (TSA) contract extension is valued at approximately 950 million EUR and will last until 2031. Under the agreement, Alstom will continue to service
Coventry Very Light Rail Commences Track Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 2, 20230 The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has commenced vehicle testing on a test track at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC) in Dudley. This innovative track is thinner than that used in existing light rail systems and can be laid just 30cm deep into the road surface. This
Rail Ticket Offices to Remain Open in Engalnd Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 1, 20230 The UK government has scrapped plans to close rail ticket offices following objections from independent passenger watchdogs, Transport Focus and London Travelwatch. Train operators have now been told to withdraw their proposals in order to maintain passenger standards. Nine train companies announced plans to close station ticket offices in July © London TravelWatch Although
ORR Approves Network Rail’s £43 Billion Plan for CP7 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 31, 20230 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s 43.1 billion GBP plans for Control Period 7 (CP7). These plans span five years from 1 April 2024 and will see 38.5 billion GBP invested in England and Wales and 4.6 billion GBP invested in Scotland to deliver “a safe
HS2: Next Tunnelling Machines Named Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 25, 20230 HS2 has unveiled the names of the next pair of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) that will construct the high-speed rail line under the capital: Emily and Anne. The machines are earth pressure balance TBMs, designed specifically for the soft ground conditions of London clay. Cutterhead of TBM Emily is lowered into place This
Construction Contract Awarded for Cambridge South Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20230 J. Murphy & Sons Ltd has been awarded the construction contract for Cambridge South station. The build will support 300 new construction jobs. A rendering of the new Cambridge South station Valued at 93.4m GBP, the contract covers the construction of a new two storey, four platform station, including ticket vending machines, lifts
New Tyne and Wear Metro Trains Complete Crush Laden Testing Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 24, 20230 Crush laden testing checks have been successfully completed on a Stadler Class 555 metro train ahead of the first vehicle entering customer service on Tyne and Wear Metro. The new Class 555 Metro trains at the Stadler factory in Switzerland Nexus, the owner and operator of Tyne and Wear Metro, ordered 46
Transport Evolution Regardless of Devolution Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 23, 20230 Although most rail and bus services across the UK are run by privately owned companies, it is arguably crucial for local councils to closely collaborate with operators to improve their networks and promote multimodality, especially in light of upcoming net-zero targets. Earlier this year, I attended Accelerate Rail, which highlighted the
Balfour Beatty to Upgrade London Underground’s Piccadilly Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 19, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a 43 million GBP contract to Balfour Beatty to upgrade the London Underground’s Piccadilly line. Under this contract, Balfour Beatty will carry out essential upgrade works on the Piccadilly line to support an increase in traction power required for the next generation of Piccadilly line
TfGM and GBRTT to Deliver Integrated Rail Network in Greater Manchester Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 18, 20230 Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) have launched a formal partnership that aims to deliver a more integrated and locally accountable rail network. This collaboration aligns with TfGM’s Bee Network vision for developing a seamless and efficient public transport system in Greater Manchester. It follows
First of c2c’s Class 720 Aventra Trains Enter Passenger Service Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 10, 20230 The first of c2c’s new fleet of Class 720 trains, leased from Porterbrook, have entered passenger service. Additional units will begin operations as driver training progresses. c2c’s former Managing Director Julian Drury was overwhelmed to see the first Class 720 unit had been named after him. UK-built, the new trains are designed to
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak Confirms Cancellation of HS2 Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 At Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party Conference speech in Manchester, the UK Prime Minister has confirmed the cancellation of HS2 Phase 2. In his speech, Sunak emphasised the importance of improving connectivity for all communities across the north, rather than simply prioritising links between big cities. He has therefore launched the ‘Network North’
Liverpool’s Battery-Powered Trains to Commence Service at Headbolt Lane Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 Liverpool City Region has announced that Headbolt Lane station will open on 5 October and will be served by the UK’s first battery-powered passenger trains. The fully accessible 80 million GBP station will become the new terminus of the Kirkby branch of the Northern Line of the Merseyrail network. It will
Hitachi Rail Gains UK CMA Clearance for Acquisition of Thales’ GTS Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ekim 4, 20230 The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has made its final decision regarding Hitachi’s 1.7 billion EUR proposed purchase of Thales’ Ground Transportation (GTS) business. Following an in-depth investigation, the authority has concluded that Hitachi Rail’s offer to sell part of its mainline signalling business satisfies its previous competition concerns. GTS’ Operational
GB Railfreight Opens £5.7 Million Maintenance Hub Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20230 GB Railfreight (GBRf) has opened a new maintenance hub in Peterborough following a 5.7 million GBP investment. The new facility is located alongside the East Coast Mainline and represents one of the most significant investments in the UK’s rail freight sector in 2023. GBRf’s new maintenance facility is larger than six-Olympic swimming
Rail Industry Urges UK Prime Minister to Commit to HS2 Phase 2 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 27, 20230 The High-Speed Rail Group has published a letter signed by representatives of 21 businesses urging the UK Prime Minister and Chancellor to commit to Phase 2 of the HS2 project to Manchester. The letter has been published in response to recent speculation that the second phase of the high-speed rail line,
Network Rail Commences Upgrade Work at Luton Station Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20230 Network Rail has commenced construction work on delivering improvements and upgrades that will enhance the passenger experience at Luton station. This programme will replace the station canopies on platforms 1 and 2 and will install a new bridge and three lifts to improve the station’s accessibility. The exterior of Luton station © Network
Avanti West Coast Unveils Livery for Class 805 Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 25, 20230 Avanti West Coast has unveiled the new livery for its fleet of Class 805 trains, which are currently undergoing main line testing. The new livery was unveiled at Hitachi’s Newton Aycliffe facility in the North East, prior to the first unit with this design joining the test programme on the West
Avanti West Coast Awarded Long-Term National Rail Contract Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 19, 20230 The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded a new National Rail Contract (NRC) to the West Coast Partnership, comprised of Avanti West Coast and West Coast Partnership Development. This award confirms that the DfT is satisfied with Avanti’s progress in delivering its service recovery plan following major operational issues with
Network Rail to Repair World’s Oldest Viaduct in Merseyside Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 15, 20230 Network Rail is investing 3.8 million GBP in carrying out repair work on the world’s oldest viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside. The Sankey Viaduct first opened in 1830 to bridge the 160-metre gap over the Sankey Valley. It will now be repaired ahead of its 200th anniversary. Sankey Viaduct with TPE train crossing
HS2 Begins Construction on Greatworth Tunnel Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20230 HS2 has begun work on assembling the project’s longest ‘green tunnel’ in Greatworth, West Northamptonshire. This 1.5-mile tunnel is being built using a ‘cut and cover’ process that involves excavating a cutting, building the tunnel and burying it. Trees and hedgerows will then be planted on top of the structure to
West Midlands Metro Extension to Start Service in Wolverhampton Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 14, 20230 Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced that passenger tram services on the new West Midlands Metro extension in Wolverhampton will commence on Sunday 17 September. This 50 million GBP extension project has added two new tram stops at Pipers Row and Wolverhampton Railway Station to improve intermodal transport connections in
Job Cuts Expected in Derby Due to Delayed Alstom Orders Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Derby City Council has announced that it is seeking talks with Alstom in response to expected job losses at its Derby factory. This is due to delays in future contracts, including the production of trains for HS2, which has led to reduced production of new rolling stock. To mitigate the negative impacts
Network Rail Invests £1 Million in Glasgow’s Rail Infrastructure Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 12, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it is investing more than 1 million GBP in improving rail infrastructure around Glasgow, Scotland. This work will replace ageing tracks between Dalmuir and Yoker, with construction set to begin on 22 September. The scope of this project includes upgrading the tracks through the 127-year-old Dalmuir Twin
Transpennine Route Upgrade to Replace Tracks in Northern England Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 During weekends in September and October, the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) programme will replace tracks along the railway line between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. As part of the multi-billion-pound TPU programme, engineers will excavate ballast to create new track beds, allowing for the installation of new rail and sleepers. Throughout
Digital Signalling Proved Ready for Passenger Service on Northern City Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 7, 20230 Network Rail and Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have demonstrated that the recently installed digital signalling on the Northern City Line between Finsbury Park and Moorgate is ready for passenger service. This marks a significant milestone for the first phase of the East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP). ETCS frequency testing © Network Rail Throughout this
Passenger Experience and Decarbonisation – The Same Thing? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 6, 20230 There were two main topics of conversation at Rolling Stock Networking (RSN), which took place in Derby, UK in July this year. The morning session was focused on ‘delivering for customers’ and culminated in a panel discussion entitled ‘How can we improve customer experience in a cost-constrained world?’ The afternoon session,
HS2 Trains Achieve BSI PAS 2080 Carbon Reduction Standard Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Eylül 5, 20230 The high-speed electric trains set to operate on the HS2 rail network have become the first in the world to achieve the British Standards Institute’s (BSI) PAS 2080 carbon reduction standard. The new trains, which are being designed and manufactured in the UK by a Hitachi and Alstom joint venture, will
UK: Northern Unveils Neville Hill Depot Transformation Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 29, 20230 Northern has revealed before and after images of its 350,000 GBP transformation project at the Neville Hill depot in Leeds. Over a period of 14 weeks, its team has converted an old laundry room into a new production office, installed a new communication and briefing area fitted with interactive screens, and upgraded
Network Rail to Upgrade River Devon Viaduct in Newark Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 23, 20230 Network Rail has announced that it will commence a major upgrade project on the River Devon Viaduct, which carries the railway over the River Trent in Newark. This 2 million GBP investment will help maintain reliability and safety for future services. It will involve a full renewal of the bridge, including
116 Digital Signals to Be Switched On in South West London Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 18, 20230 Network Rail is set to switch on 116 newly installed digital signals in south west London and Berkshire during a period of planned engineering work from 19 August to 1 September. This undertaking is a key milestone within Network Rail’s 116 million GBP reliability-boosting re-signalling scheme in Feltham and Wokingham. To enable
UK: Refurbishment Work Complete on Southeastern’s First High-Speed Javelin Train Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 16, 20230 Hitachi Rail and Eversholt Rail have completed refurbishment work on the first of 29 high-speed Javelin trains for Southeastern’s passenger service between London St Pancras and Kent. This delivery is part of a 27 million GBP refurbishment project being carried out on Britain’s fastest passenger trains to deliver a more reliable
HS2 Tunnelling Progresses to Little Missenden Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 9, 20230 HS2 has announced that its tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Florence and Cecilia have reached the Little Missenden ventilation shaft on their journey to dig HS2’s longest tunnels. Since their launch in 2021, the 2,000-tonne machines have been excavating twin tunnels between the M25 and South Heath in Buckinghamshire. During their journey,
Northern Provides First Look at New Northumberland Line Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 7, 20230 Northern has released new dashcam footage to provide a first look at the upcoming Northumberland line. The footage was taken from the front of a Class 158 train as it travelled along the new route, which is due to open in 2024. This journey also provides a glimpse of the construction sites
New Piccadilly Line Trains to Commence Testing in Germany Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ağustos 3, 20230 Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the first of its new Piccadilly line trains have arrived in Germany for testing ahead of starting passenger service in 2025. The new vehicles are being manufactured by Siemens Mobility, who will produce 94 new ‘Inspiro London’ trains for the London Underground network. A first