Published on 29 Nov 2012 by TransportforLondon
The East London Line on London overground extends from Surrey Quays to Clapham Junction on December 9 2012 - completing the final link in London's orbital railway.
See the new line in two minutes.
Four trains an hour in each direction will run on the new link. We estimate 12.3m passengers will use the service each year.
International Railway Journal
HAMBURG celebrated the opening of the latest addition to its U-Bahn network on November 28 with a week of free rides on Line U4 prior to the launch of commercial operations on December 9.
GREATER Toronto and Hamilton area transport authority Metrolinx and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) signed an agreement on November 28 outlining plans for construction of four light rail lines in Canada's largest city.
PKP Group power subsidiary PKP Energy has awarded ABB a €30m contract to supply 138 rectifier units for traction substations on the Polish network.
INDEPENDENT Transport Company (ITC) is set to complete its takeover of Freight One after the board of Russian Railways (RZD) approved the sale of its remaining 25% plus one shareholding in the company.
www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News
Shuster named chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Longshore & Warehouse Union clerical workers launch strike at L.A.-area ports
FTA finalizes grant agreement for Sacramento light-rail extension
Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail for $2.8 billion
CN CMO Ruest to address RailTrends next month
USDOT provides $3.2 million for Washington state siding extension
Hurricane Sandy update: NJ Transit to begin testing trains on Morris, Essex lines
Metrolinx, Toronto officials ink agreements to expand light rail
Johnson to succeed Kempton as Orange County Transportation Authority's CEO
North Carolina DOT schedules public hearing on proposed grade separation
www.railway-technology.com Updates
Alstom Signaling to install new cab signal system on Port Jervis line in US MTA Metro-North Railroad has begun work on a $67m project to install a new cab signal system on the Port Jervis Line in New York, US, in a bid to increase safety and control train speeds.
Luas line extension work in Dublin to start in 2013
The first construction stage of the Luas City Broombridge (Luas BXD) line project in Dublin, Ireland, is scheduled to start in May 2013.
Kazakhstan railways secures loan from Ex-Im Bank to buy GE locomotives
Kazakhstan's national railway operator, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has secured a loan of $425m from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to finance the purchase of locomotives from General Electric (GE).
Nexans to develop anti-theft rail cable for SNCF
French firm Nexans has won a contract from France's national rail operator SNCF to design and build a specialised rail cable with the new Core-Tag anti-theft cable technology.
Shedmaster Railway News
Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail
World Heritage & Railway News
Have you travelled on the 'Bubble Car' on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway? If you have and enjoyed the experience, here is an opportunity to vote for it on the Railcar Association's website. But be quick, as nominations close on 5thDecember!
Railcar Nominations Page
Railway Engineering News
Includes news of Siemens surprise purchase of Invensys Rail, the rail automation business of Invensys for approximately €2.2 billion (£1.742 billion).
Future Rail No. 4. November 2012 Edition here...
See the new line in two minutes.
Four trains an hour in each direction will run on the new link. We estimate 12.3m passengers will use the service each year.
International Railway Journal
HAMBURG celebrated the opening of the latest addition to its U-Bahn network on November 28 with a week of free rides on Line U4 prior to the launch of commercial operations on December 9.
GREATER Toronto and Hamilton area transport authority Metrolinx and Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) signed an agreement on November 28 outlining plans for construction of four light rail lines in Canada's largest city.
PKP Group power subsidiary PKP Energy has awarded ABB a €30m contract to supply 138 rectifier units for traction substations on the Polish network.
INDEPENDENT Transport Company (ITC) is set to complete its takeover of Freight One after the board of Russian Railways (RZD) approved the sale of its remaining 25% plus one shareholding in the company.
www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News
Shuster named chair of House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Longshore & Warehouse Union clerical workers launch strike at L.A.-area ports
FTA finalizes grant agreement for Sacramento light-rail extension
Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail for $2.8 billion
CN CMO Ruest to address RailTrends next month
USDOT provides $3.2 million for Washington state siding extension
Hurricane Sandy update: NJ Transit to begin testing trains on Morris, Essex lines
Metrolinx, Toronto officials ink agreements to expand light rail
Johnson to succeed Kempton as Orange County Transportation Authority's CEO
North Carolina DOT schedules public hearing on proposed grade separation
www.railway-technology.com Updates
Alstom Signaling to install new cab signal system on Port Jervis line in US MTA Metro-North Railroad has begun work on a $67m project to install a new cab signal system on the Port Jervis Line in New York, US, in a bid to increase safety and control train speeds.
Luas line extension work in Dublin to start in 2013
The first construction stage of the Luas City Broombridge (Luas BXD) line project in Dublin, Ireland, is scheduled to start in May 2013.
Kazakhstan railways secures loan from Ex-Im Bank to buy GE locomotives
Kazakhstan's national railway operator, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has secured a loan of $425m from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) to finance the purchase of locomotives from General Electric (GE).
Nexans to develop anti-theft rail cable for SNCF
French firm Nexans has won a contract from France's national rail operator SNCF to design and build a specialised rail cable with the new Core-Tag anti-theft cable technology.
Shedmaster Railway News
Siemens to acquire Invensys Rail
World Heritage & Railway News
W55003 stands at Toddington 25th October 2012
Railcar Nominations Page
Railway Engineering News
Includes news of Siemens surprise purchase of Invensys Rail, the rail automation business of Invensys for approximately €2.2 billion (£1.742 billion).
Future Rail No. 4. November 2012 Edition here...
As more high-speed networks emerge and the need for railways as an alternative to road and air travel grows, new train designs must keep up with this need for ever higher speed and travel comfort. We profile some of the most impressive high speed trains currently in development. We also find out why, despite the difficult economic climate, many developers are moving ahead with the new high-speed network and look at some of the most advanced projects underway.
Moreover, we explore India's enormous plan to modernise its railway network, and take a look at Diabolo, the last link to be completed in Belgium's air-rail network. We also explore a new personal rapid transport system from Vectus and Pininfarina, the firm behind some of Ferrari's most iconic designs, and look at the market for rail door systems. |
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