Rail is Old-Fashioned
by railsistem - Aralık 2, 2022 0
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
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
Bristol Temple Meads Launches Audio Guide for Sight Impaired Travellers
Network Rail has launched an audio guide to help blind and partially sighted people navigate their way around Bristol Temple Meads Station. This has become tougher since work began on the renovation of the station's historic roof, prompting the arrival of scaffolding towers and new one-way systems in addition to areas
Development Partner Selected for Toronto's Scarborough Subway Extension
Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario have selected Scarborough Transit Connect as the development partner for the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) contract for the Scarborough Subway Extension in Toronto. This project will deliver the 7.8-kilometre Scarborough Subway Extension in two primary contracts: the SRS contract and the Advance Tunnel contract, which is
Network Rail Installs 37 Miles of Electric Wires for Transpennine Route Upgrade
Network Rail has installed 37 miles of electric wires between Church Fenton and Colton Junction as part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. This section of line is one of the busiest stretches of railway in the north, where trains from Leeds join the East Coast Main Line into York. The completed
Stainless Steel Fasteners: Advantages and Characteristics
Stainless steel fasteners are ideal for a wide range of applications, from construction to plumbing. Due to their strength, durability, and corrosion resistance, they are the most popular choice for many industries. Let's discover together the main features of this material. The Properties of Stainless Steel Stainless steel is a metal alloy consisting mainly
Vivarail trains withdrawn by London Northwestern
Vivarail trains running between Bedford and Bletchley on London Northwestern Railway were withdrawn last night and the rail service has been replaced by buses, following the news that Vivarail has been placed in administration. Grant Thornton is understood to be taking responsibility for managing the company's financial affairs. LNR engineering
The Fast-Track to Future-Proof Connectivity
With passengers demanding constant connections while they travel, and transport operators looking to leverage real-time operational data to and from their vehicles, there are an ever-increasing number of onboard devices and systems requiring connectivity. Ensuring that this connectivity is fast, reliable, robust and secure is key to assuring that the industry will be able to
Success for Fastenings in India
There is some excellent work happening in the fastenings product line in the development of Pandrol track systems. Not only have we been trialling an integrated pre-cast solution for metro in the Jammu and Kashmir region of India, but we are also very proud to be installing a significant amount of
ORR Approves Operation of Grand Union Trains on Great Western Main Line
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved the introduction of Grand Union Trains between London, Cardiff and South West Wales from the end of 2024. This service will be run by a new open access operator, Grand Union Trains, thus bringing competition to the the Great Western Main Line
Calgary Receives Mock-Up of New Green Line LRV
The City of Calgary has unveiled a mock-up of the new low-floor light rail vehicle (LRV) that will operate on its Green Line. The model was built by CAF, who has been contracted to supply a fleet of 28 Urbos 100 LRVs to operate on Calgary's Green Line in Alberta, Canada. It
Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications
VTC 1031 and nROK 1031 Compact PCs Pave Way for Vehicle and Railway Applications In modern society, providing high-speed public wireless communication is significant in fulfilling commuters' busy lifestyles. NEXCOM responds by introducing the VTC 1031 and nROK 1031, their compact mid-range vehicle and railway PCs respectively. Equipped with Intel Atom® x6413E processor, I/Os,
Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote at Rail Industry Forum
Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote Address at Annual Rail Industry Forum Huw Merriman MP, the Minister of State (Rail and HS2) at the Department for Transport, is to give a keynote address at this year's Rail Industry Forum, where there will also be an important update on the Rail Transformation Programme. Rail
Passenger levels continue recovery
The number of passengers on National Rail reached 99 per cent of pre-Covid levels on Friday 18 November according to the latest statistics from the Department for Transport, which also said the usage level remained at 97 per cent over the weekend which followed. The DfT is set to publish a
ORR, Güney Galler'e açık erişimi onayladı
Açık erişim hizmetleri, bundan iki yıl sonra ilk kez Great Western Ana Hattında çalışmaya başlayacak.Demiryolu ve Karayolu Ofisi, Grand Union Trains tarafından Aralık 2024'ten itibaren Londra, Cardiff ve Carmarthen arasında günde beş tren çalıştırma başvurusunu onayladı. ORR, Network Rail'in yeterli yedek yol olmayacağına dair itirazlarını reddetti. Trenler ayrıca Bristol Parkway, Severn Tünel
Case Study: New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa
by railsistem - Kasım 30, 2022 0
Overview For over 40 years, New Sorema Ferroviaria Spa has been manufacturing specialist machinery for the construction and maintenance of railway lines across Europe. Specialising in the design and production of everything from railway vehicles to on track machines. New Sorema Ferroviaria continues to manufacture unique machinery solutions for the constantly evolving
Adif Researches Potential of Synthetic Sleepers
Adif is trialling the use of synthetic sleepers to assess whether they have the potential to become a viable alternative to wooden sleepers. Metallic bridge over the Guarrizas river with plastic sleepers © Adifs Part of Adif's innovation and sustainability strategy, the trial joins similar initiatives carried out by other railway managers across
Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement. This was signed by Andrew DeLeone, President of Alstom in Africa, Middle East and Central Asia and Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ during a visit to France by Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart
KfW Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway
KfW IPEX-Bank Finances a Maintenance Facility for the Hessian State Railway Financing of EUR 70 million for the site in Butzbach, HesseThe new facility serves to reduce costs and increase quality KfW IPEX-Bank is providing financing of EUR 70 million for the construction of a maintenance facility for the Hessische Landesbahn (HLB).
Netherlands: Alstom Demonstrates Fully Autonomous Shunting Locomotive
In partnership with Dutch infrastructure manager, ProRail and Belgian rail freight operator, Lineas, Alstom has demonstrated the highest grade of automation on an autonomous shunting locomotive. This demonstration was completed near Breda in the Netherlands to conclude a series of tests in an ongoing partnership between Alstom, ProRail and Lineas. The project
Ireland to Purchase 90 Battery-Electric Train Carriages from Alstom
Ireland's Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has secured approval for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) to order 90 new battery-electric train carriages from Alstom in the next few weeks. These units will be delivered in 2026 to improve Ireland's rail transport capacity. This is part of a ten-year agreement with Alstom to replace
CRRC Tangshan Exports 46 Passenger Trains to Pakistan
CRRC Tangshan has exported the first 46 broad-gauge passenger trains to Pakistan along with 169 cases of spare parts. The vehicles were loaded on to Vessel Da'an at Huisheng Wharf of Tianjin Port in Northern China to be shipped to Karachi Port in Pakistan. The broad-gauge passenger trains for export to Pakistan
Avanti under new pressure amid calls for dividend reversal
Figures released by the Office of Rail and Road have shown that Avanti West Coast paid £12 million to its owners FirstGroup and Trenitalia last year. The revelation has prompted calls from Labour for the money to be repaid to taxpayers in the light of Avanti's poor performance in recent months,
Hitachi Rail Receives Two New Contracts for Bi-Standard Cab Signalling
Hitachi Rail has been chosen to equip its digital bi-standard cab signalling technology on SNCF and Eurostar trains. On board digital signalling technology from Hitachi The bi-standard technology combines transmission voice-machine (TVM) and European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) technologies. This will enable the Eurostar E300 and SNCF high speed trains to
Stadler to Deliver 20 FLIRT EMUs for Helsinki Region
Stadler has signed an agreement with the VR Group to supply 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) in Finland. The four-car trains will have 356 seats and capacity for a total of 796 passengers. With a maximum speed of 160 kilometres an hour, they will be used for regional services around
3Squared Appoints Martine Dodwell-Bennett as Divisional Director
Rail software and solutions specialist 3Squared are pleased to announce the appointment of Martine Dodwell-Bennett in the role of Divisional Director. Martine brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise from across the technology space to 3Squared. Martine's role will be to enhance current processes and enable the business to make change
Everything's Not Lost If You Have Built the Wrong Transit System
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
A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT
Shaping the Traffic Turnaround: A Different Kind of Showroom with LAT With the help of partners LAT is converting a DDR S-Bahn into a modern meeting room and Antonics is supplying the antennas for the unique showroom concept. The LAT Group has developed a modern showroom concept close to the RAW site in Berlin.
Italy: Milan Metro Line M4 Begins Passenger Service
The Milan Metro M4 line has begun passenger service following the inauguration of its first six stations: Linate Airport, Repetti, Forlanini Station, Argonne, Susa and Dateo. The 5.4-kilometre section connects Linate airport to Dateo in just 9 minutes and is expected to be used by 86 million passengers each year. This complex
Reopened Dartmoor line carries quarter of a million
A line in Devon between Exeter and Okehampton has carried its first 250,000 passengers just over a year since regular passenger services were restarted, having been withdrawn in 1972. Rail minister Huw Merriman visited Okehampton to unveil a plaque marking the official reopening of the station building, which has gained
Ricardo Partners with Cordel Group PLC
Ricardo Partners with Railway AI Technology Specialists, Cordel Group PLC Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market. Cordel provides railway asset condition monitoring and inspection tools that helps operators and infrastructure managers improve
Work to Extend Lyon Metro's Line B Track Completed
Track laying work on the extension of Lyon Metro's line B from Oullins to Saint-Genis-Laval has been completed, with the connection of the extension to the existing tunnel behind the Gare d'Oullins station. Reaching the end of the railway work on the Lyon Metro's line B extension Work began a year ago,
Sydney Metro West's Final Tunnelling Contract Awarded
A John Holland, CPB Contractors (CPB) and Ghella joint venture (JCG JV) has been awarded the eastern tunnelling contract for the Sydney Metro West infrastructure project. TBM Wendy breaks through at Blues point as part of the Sydney Metro City & Southwest project The tender process for the Sydney Metro West tunnel began
Rolling Stock Networking Announces Range of Content for Rail Expo
Rolling Stock Networking Announces Huge Range of Content for 2023 Rail Expo Rolling Stock Networking is continuing to deliver on its mission to provide rail market access opportunities to their exhibitors and visitors, with a huge range of content announced for 6th July 2023. Held in Derby, UK, RSN is organised
Vivarail may appoint administrators as cash dries up
A pioneering company which led the way in converting redundant trains to new forms of traction is preparing to appoint administrators. Vivarail, which was founded by Adrian Shooter in 2013, acquired a large fleet of former District Line cars from Transport for London with the intention of re-using their aluminium
Rail reforms 'only way' to make pay rises possible—Minister
Pay disputes ++ The transport secretary Mark Harper has warned that railway industry reforms are essential if pay is to be increased, and that he has no 'bottomless pit of taxpayers' money to throw at this problem'. Among the reforms being called for are changes to working practices at Network Rail
Germany: Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania State to Deploy Battery Trains
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are introducing battery trains on the Warnow II network for the first time. Diesel trains currently operate on these routes, but in a step towards emission-free, climate-neutral rail transport, DB Regio will introduce 14 Stadler FLIRT Akku battery-powered trains from December 2026. These
Rizzani De Eccher Consortium to Construct Venice Airport Rail Connection
A consortium led by Rizzani De Eccher has been chosen to construct a rail connection between the Mestre-Trieste line and Venice Marco Polo airport in Italy. The goal is to complete this before the start of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. In 2021, Venice Airport served around 3.5 million passengers © Venezia Airport Valued
RMT members accept ScotRail pay settlement
General grades members of the RMT at ScotRail have voted to accept an improved pay offer. The union had recommended that its members accept the deal when it was put to a vote, which closed yesterday. The new terms only apply to ScotRail employees and are not applicable to Network
Scotland: Testing Underway on New Glasgow Subway Trains
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has visited the new trains currently undergoing testing for the Glasgow Subway in Scotland. This visit took place at the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) Subway depot in Govan. This was the first opportunity for the minister to see the trains up close as they undergo testing Transport Minister
Alstom Awarded New Panama Metro Line 2 Maintenance Contract
Alstom has signed a new contract with Panama Metro (MPSA) to provide preventive and corrective maintenance for Line 2's rolling stock, signalling and power supply system. Alstom will provide maintenance for Line 2 of the Panama Metro © Alstom The 21-kilometre-long line has been in operation since April 2019, during which time Alstom
HS2 Celebrates Construction Milestone with Relaunch of TBM Dorothy
HS2's tunnel boring machine (TBM) Dorothy has begun its second one-mile tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood in Warwickshire. The BBV tunnelling team at the second launch of HS2's Long Itchington Wood Tunnel TBM © HS2 This is the first HS2 TBM to be reassembled and reused, and marks the next construction milestone
What Makes Rail Networks Effective and Efficient?
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: Looking at the ten US cities with the lowest number of trips per track mile, the following things stand out: A train every 15
Rhino Engineering Group Partners with Jewers Doors
Rhino Engineering Group Announces New Commercial Partnership with Jewers Doors Rhino Engineering Group and Jewers Doors Ltd are pleased to announce the launch of a new partnership which will see Rhino proactively selling Jewers' Phoenix range of insulated sliding and sliding/folding doors. Jewers' door systems operate similarly to Rhino's own range of
GB Railfreight Invests £4.7 Million in New Maintenance Depot
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has invested 4.7 million GBP in a new maintenance depot in Peterborough alongside the UK's East Coast Main Line. The depot is being built by Cairn Cross Engineering and will create around 60 jobs during construction and 20 permanent jobs once the facility becomes operational in summer 2023. A
CPK to Design First High-Speed Railway Line in Poland
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has selected several consortiums to design Poland's first high-speed railway line. The 140-kilometre railway line will be designed in three phases. The first phase concerns the section from Warsaw to the CPK Airport transport hub, while the second will extend the line up to the city of
Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART
Successful Belgian Test Campaign FLIRT3 Train Set with Ricardo SMART The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets from Stadler will be operating in Belgium end 2023. Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify the trainsets against the requirements applicable in Belgium. The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets are currently in service in Germany
Real-time Video Surveillance: Safer, Reliable Transport Networks
Utilising Real-time Video Surveillance to Maintain Safer, More Reliable Transport Networks Despite research demonstrating the low risk of COVID-19 transmission through the use of public transit, especially where safeguards such as the use of face masks and increased frequency of surface cleaning have been put in place[1], the perception of the
Transport secretary to hold talks with RMT today
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch is expected to meet recently-appointed transport secretary Mark Harper today, just after the union called four more 48-hour strikes in December and January. ASLEF is also staging a 24-hour drivers' strike on Saturday. Mr Lynch has repeatedly accused the government of placing a 'dead hand' on the
HS2 Trials Hydrogen Charging at Euston Site
HS2 has introduced hydrogen power to its Euston site, with its construction team Mace Dragados Joint Venture trialling a hydrogen fuel cell to power a fully electric JCB telehandler. Charging electric construction machinery with zero-emission solutions at point of use provides a step forward in the decarbonisation of construction activities where
Hitachi Rail Consortium to Provide ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Italy
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) has chosen a consortium led by Hitachi Rail to design and deliver ERTMS digital signalling on 1,885 kilometres of rail network across central and northern Italy. Hitachi Rail Consortium to Deliver ERTMS Digital Signalling Across Central and Northern Italy The project will cover the lines for the regions
Nestlé Waters to Operate Hydrogen-Powered Freight Train
From 2025, Nestlé Waters will become the first company in Europe to operate a hydrogen-powered freight train through a solution developed by Alstom and ENGIE. Through this project, a high-powered fuel cell system will be used to power electric locomotives in non-electrified areas. This will allow goods to be transported over
Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define Rolling Stock Interiors
Flexibility, Accessibility, and Sustainability Will Define the Next Generation of Rolling Stock Interiors According to Future of Rail Interiors Survey Flexible seating layouts that enable train operators to tailor interiors to passenger numbers and routes will have the biggest positive impact on the onboard experience, according to the second Future of
Masabi Appoints Ben Whitaker as Chief Evangelist
Masabi Appoints Ben Whitaker as Chief Evangelist to Drive Fare-Payments-as-a-Service Revolution in Transit Industry We are thrilled to announce that Ben Whitaker has been appointed the position of Chief Evangelist here at Masabi. Ben's new role will include responsibilities such as highlighting to governments, transit agencies and partners globally how to
RMT to stage new series of 48-hour strikes
The RMT is to stage more National Rail strikes in December and January, after talks between the union and management had failed to produce a new offer. The walkouts by 40,000 staff have been called in pairs of 48-hour strikes separated by one day in each case, when disruption is also
An Introduction to Induction Heating
An Introduction to Induction Heating – How Does It Work and What Does It Do? It's an age-old problem for anyone who works on vehicles: What can you do with a seized-up bolt? In most cases, the answer is heat. But if you're still using an open flame to get heat into your
ÖBB and Frequentis Collaborate on Drone Operations
Unique Innovation Partnership: Austrian Federal Railways And FREQUENTIS Collaborate on Hanger-Based Drone Operations Automated drones to provide faster, more efficient, and more frequent rail track maintenance checks in the future. A dense rail network with almost 10,000 kilometres of track and over 1,000 stations and stops is the basis for the comprehensive
US: Norfolk Southern to Purchase Cincinnati Southern Railway
Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSRC) has announced an agreement to purchase all of Cincinnati Southern Railway's (CSR) assets from its current owner, the City of Cincinnati, for 1.62 billion USD (1.57bn EUR). With as many as 30 trains a day travelling the route, this is a critical artery linking the US's
First New MTR Train Enters Passenger Service on Hong Kong's Kwun Tong Line
This weekend, the first of 93 new MTR trains will enter passenger service on Hong Kong's Kwun Tong Line. The new fleet will gradually be put into service as the vehicles arrive in Hong Kong, replacing the first generation of MTR's urban line trains, which have been operating across the city
More rail strikes on the cards after promise 'was broken'
A renewed war of words has broken out between the RMT and railway managers after the union said that promised proposals to end the six-month dispute had not been forthcoming, 'without any credible explanation'. The new clash could now be followed by further strikes. The union added that Network Rail has also
DB to Develop Additional High-Performance Rail Corridors in Germany
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has identified routes from Hamburg to Berlin and Emmerich to Oberhausen as key corridors to develop as part of its future high-speed network. In 2025, DB will carry out major upgrades to these line to deliver a high-performance network that offers greater capacity and reliability for passenger and
Ricardo Rail Gains Designated Body Status for Irelands Railways
Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland. As part of the European Interoperability Directive, Member States are required to publish
It Could, Let's Be Honest, Have Been Quite a Lot Worse
It could, let's be honest, have been quite a lot worse. The main purpose of last week's Budget was to undo the chaos unleashed by short-lived chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's 'mini-budget', which had sent interest rates spiking and immolated both the British economy and his career in a matter of days. The
VR FleetCare Supplied City Transport Ltd with a Tunnel Cleaning Wagon
As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point for the procurement of the new tunnel cleaning wagon; it is environmentally friendly as it is built on top of a recycled frame
"Trains before Planes" Is One of the Slogans of Climate Activists
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: "Trains before planes" is one of the slogans of climate activists… Unfortunately, the current reality is the exact opposite in many ways. Air
Element Materials Unveils Air Treatment Testing Facilities
Element Materials Unveils One of the First and Largest Air Treatment Testing Facilities Designed to Support Indoor Space Public Health Air Quality 7,500ft3 facility now open to evaluate aerosolized product efficacy; reduce airborne organisms, viral particles. Element Materials Technology (Element), a leading global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) company, today unveiled one
Alstom to Design, Build and Maintain Cairo Metro Line 6
Alstom has signed a framework agreement with Egypt's National Authority of Tunnels (NAT) to design, build and maintain the Cairo Metro Line 6. The signing took place between the two parties at COP27 this month. Alstom new contract signing with NAT for Cairo Metro Line 6 © Alstom The 35-kilometre-long Line 6 is part
Switzerland: Stadler Signs Contract to Supply 10 TRAMLINK Trams to Lausanne
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
Amtrak to Replace Northeast Corridor's Susquehanna River Rail Bridge
Amtrak has announced that it will undertake a major infrastructure project to replace the 116-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge in Havre de Grace Maryland. This project is estimated to have a construction cost of at least 1.5 billion USD. The current bridge will be replaced with two new structures, and its overhead
Stadler to Supply 9 FLIRT XL Vehicles for Berlin–Szczecin Line
Stadler has signed a contract to supply nine FLIRT XL vehicles to DB Regio for cross-border traffic between Germany and Poland on the Berlin–Szczecin route. These electric multiple units will be equipped with the Stadler's Guardia ETCS solution, which has been approved for use in both Germany and Poland. Stadler is delivering
Rail industry braces for another walkout
Drivers' strike ++ Train operators in England are warning of another day of severe disruption on Saturday, when ASLEF stages a 24-hour strike of drivers at 11 companies. There could also be some disruption on Sunday morning as a result of the previous day's strike. The Rail Delivery Group's director
3Squared Win DfT & Innovate UK's FOAK Competition
3Squared Named Winner in Department for Transport and Innovate UK's 'First of a Kind' (FOAK) Competition Rail software and solutions specialist 3Squared have secured funding from the Department for Transport (DfT) and Innovate UK's 'First of a Kind' (FOAK) competition, to further deveop its PathPlanner tool to improve freight operations and unlock network capacity,
Hitachi Rail to Supply Ontario Line Trains and Systems
Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a contract to Hitachi Rail's Connect 6ix consortium to deliver the new Ontario Line rolling stock, systems, operations and maintenance (RSSOM) package. Under the 9 billion CAD contract, the consortium will design and build the trains and install and integrate tracks and systems along the
Testing of Tri-Rail Services to Begin at MiamiCentral Station
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) has received approval to begin training and testing to implement Tri-Rail services at Brightline's MiamiCentral Station. To enable this milestone, a Tri-Party Agreement was signed with SFRTA, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway and Brightline. This agreement is part of ongoing negotiations for SFRTA to
BvL Cleaning System in Production Cell Needs Less Personnel
Clever Integration: BvL Cleaning System in Production Cell Needs Less Personnel Several automotive suppliers use decentralised cleaning in their production to reduce personnel hours and costs – these solutions do not have to be complex and expensive. Everything centres around the process here – literally! In one example, grey-cast iron planetary carriers
Justride – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation
Happy 10th Birthday Justride! – Celebrating 10 Years of Fare Payment Innovation Thinking back to 2012, US President Barack Obama was re-elected for his second term, Queen Elizabeth II was celebrating her Diamond Jubilee and in a basement in London our team was celebrating the very first deployment of our Justride
Reprieve for HS2, East West Rail and NPR in 'austerity' budget
The Chancellor has effectively dismissed calls for HS2 to be further cut back or even cancelled in his Autumn Statement. Jeremy Hunt told the Commons that the funding would be available to continue building HS2 to Manchester, East West Rail and the 'core' elements of Northern Powerhouse Rail. Transport campaigners have pointed
VIA Rail to Modernise Maintenance Centres in Toronto and Montréal
VIA Rail Canada has awarded two contracts for the the modernisation of its maintenance centres in Toronto and Montréal as part of its Corridor Fleet Replacement Program. These upgrades will allow the facilities to become the primary maintenance sites for VIA Rail's 32 new trains, which were manufactured by Siemens Mobility. A
Nomad Digital: Reflecting on InnoTrans 2022
This September, the Nomad Digital team had the chance to connect in person by attending the biennial world leading transport technology trade fair InnoTrans after a four-year absence. Below, Gerald von Pok, Regional Sales Director, and Paul Vaclik, Head of R&D and Architecture, reflect on their time at the show, outline
Alstom to Supply 312 Metro Cars for Delhi Metro Phase IV
Alstom has been awarded a contract by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to supply and commission 312 standard gauge metro cars for the Delhi Metro Phase IV expansion. This order is valued at 312 million EUR and includes the design and manufacture of 234 standard gauge metro cars for Delhi
Hitachi Rail to Deliver Digital Commuter Railway in the Philippines
The Philippine Government's Department of Transportation has awarded a major contract to Hitachi Rail to deliver an Electrical & Mechanical Systems and Track Works package for the new commuter railway from Solis to Malolos. This contract is valued at 114 billion JPY (814 million USD) and will be funded by the
US: FRA Publishes Northeast Corridor Project Priorities
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has published a list of priority projects to advance the improvement and development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NEC is a commuter and intercity passenger rail network spanning from Boston to Washington, D.C. This Project Inventory will promote transparency on federal priorities for its envisioned
TfL Launches Accessibility Trial for New Bridging Device
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a trial of a new 'bridging device' as part of its ongoing work to make its network more accessible. The bridging device has been designed to help passengers where the train-platform interface at step-free stations is insufficient or subpar for independent boarding and alighting due
Dynamic Testing Begins on Avanti West Coast's Fleet of Hitachi Trains
Avanti West Coast has announced that the first of its Hitachi Class 805 bi-mode trains has begun dynamic testing at Network Rail's Rail Innovation and Development Centre (RIDC). Following the completion of static tests, this dynamic testing marks a major milestone in the operator's 350 million GBP project. Unit number 805001, still
RMT members vote for more strikes
Strikes vote ++ The RMT has welcomed a majority vote by its rail industry members to continue strikes for up to another six months. The law had required a new ballot to be held, and the union said the average turnout among the staff of Network Rail and 14 operators
Yeltech Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit
Yeltech's Rail Temperature Monitoring Unit is an automatic temperature warning system which allows you to monitor the track temperature remotely, without having to go track-side. During periods of high temperatures, the rail can reach up to 20°C above air temperature when in direct sunlight. When exposed to these temperatures, the rail
Network Rail to Upgrade Bakerloo and London Overground Lines
Network Rail has announced that major improvement works are set to take place on the Bakerloo and London Overground lines. Between 17 and 23 December, engineers will carry out upgrades to a 20-mile stretch of railway in north London. This will include replacing wooden sleepers with 6,000 modern concrete alternatives; upgrading 1.6
Silver Line Extension Commences Service to Washington Dulles Airport
"Our customers have been waiting for this day to come. We've heard the excitement from people who took the first train in 1976, and people who became transit enthusiasts from their first ride as a child. For them, and for the region, the completion of the Silver Line means a
Portugal: Alstom to Supply Signalling for Metro do Porto Yellow Line Extension
Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply the signalling, safety and control systems for the extension of the Metro do Porto yellow line in Porto, Portugal. Alstom will develop and equip the new line with signalling and interlocking technology, which will enable real-time monitoring of the light rail vehicles. The engineering,
Construction Work Begins at CDG Airport for Line 17 of the Grand Paris Express
The Société du Grand Paris has announced that construction work is now underway at Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport for line 17 of the Grand Paris Express. Line 17 will span 26.5 kilometres and will cover 13 municipalities in Paris. The service will connect Saint-Denis Pleyel and Le Mesnil Amelot in
China: CRRC Delivers First Train for Chuzhou-Nanjing Intercity Railway
CRRC Puzhen has delivered the first train for the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity railway to the Xiangguan Depot in Chuzhou, China. Following this milestone, testing and trial operations can commence. The vehicle will then be commissioned prior to the start of operations of the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity railway. The first train for the Chuzhou-Nanjing intercity
Planning permission granted for restoration of Portishead line
The project to rebuild the 18.5km railway to Portishead near Bristol has been given the green light by transport secretary Mark Harper, who has signed a Development Consent Order. In a letter published by National Infrastructure Planning, Mr Harper says he is 'satisfied that the costs of the scheme have been
Alstom and Siemens to Develop Concepts for New DB ICE Trains
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has commissioned Alstom Transport Germany and Siemens Mobility to each develop a vehicle concept for the new high-speed ICE trains (HGV 3.0). The two companies will work with DB, who will contribute its experience with operating one of the world's largest high-speed fleets. Deutsche Bahn (DB) has reached the
Germany: Stadler Presents 18 Double-Decker KISS Trains in Lübeck
Stadler has presented the 18 double-decker KISS trains that will operate between Hamburg, Lübeck and Travemünde from January 2023. The new trains were presented alongside Claus Ruhe Madsen, Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Labor and Technology and Tourism in Schleswig-Holstein and the Managing Director of the Schleswig-Holstein Local Transport Association, Dr.
DfT Funding to Advance the Development of Sustainable Self-Charging Trains
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is funding a series of projects to advance the future of Britain's rail network. In partnership with Innovate UK, the DfT has awarded more than 5 million GBP in grants to 24 innovators through the First of a Kind (FOAK) 2022 competition. This funding will contribute
Conference at RSN 2023 To Be Delivered by Rail Partners
Rolling Stock Networking (RSN) is Delighted to Announce That the Conference At RSN 2023 Will Be Delivered by Rail Partners. The Rail Partners Conference at RSN on 6th July 2023 in Derby, UK, will draw upon their position as a specialist trade organisation, with an international representation portfolio comprising of many
Exhibition Review – InnoTrans Makes an Impressive Come Back
Exhibition Review: 2800 Exhibitors 140,000 Visitors – InnoTrans Makes an Impressive Come Back Antonics and IT am Fahrzeug presented their products together at the leading international trade fair for transport technology. From September 20th, 2022 to September 23rd, 2022, the 13th InnoTrans took place at Messe Berlin. A total of 2,834 exhibitors
DfT predicts 'cleaner, greener, self-charging trains'
Government funding could lead the way to the introduction of self-charging battery trains, according to the Department for Transport. This year's 'First of a Kind' competition has resulted in 24 innovators receiving grants of up to £400,000, as their share of more than £5 million. Other technologies being developed include
Digital Transformation for Lineside Assets
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Geluid, Trillingen en Luchtkwaliteit
Event Geluid, Trillingen en Luchtkwaliteit KamPa B.V., Calenberg's Dutch partner company, focused on vibration isolation in the railway and building sector, was represented with a stand together with a Calenberg employee at the 25th congress "Geluid, Trillingen en Luchtkwaliteit" (Sound, Vibration and Air Quality) in Hoevelaken near Amersfoort. In addition to interesting