World Railway News 30th September 2012

Railway Herald UK Railtours

Information offered as a guide only. Always check with operators to confirm runnings.

Monday 1st October 2012

The Autumn Chieftain: Day 4 (Pathfinder Tours)

• 37605 and 37608 Dumbarton Central (pu) - Carstairs - Beattock - Carlisle - Shap - Preston - Crewe (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Nuneaton (sd) - Coventry (sd) - Leamington Spa (sd) - Banbury (sd) - Oxford (sd) - Swindon (sd) - Chippenham (sd) - Westbury (sd) - Salisbury

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company)

• To be confirmed Fort William (pu) - Glenfinnan (short break) - Mallaig & return

Tuesday 2nd October 2012

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company)

• To be confirmed Fort William (pu) - Glenfinnan (short break) - Mallaig & return

Wednesday 3rd October 2012

The British Pullman (VSOE)

• DBS Class 67 London Victoria (pu) - York (break/rev) & return

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company)

• To be confirmed Fort William (pu) - Glenfinnan (short break) - Mallaig & return

Thursday 4th October 2012

The Cathedrals Express (Steam Dreams)

• 60163 Canterbury (pu) - Wye (pu) - Ashford International (pu) - Tonbridge (pu) - Orpington (pu) - Bromley South (pu) - Kensington Olympia (pu) - Salisbury (break/rev) & return

The British Pullman 1920s Dinner (VSOE)

• DBS Class 67 London Victoria (pu) - tbc - London Victoria

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company)

• To be confirmed Fort William (pu) - Glenfinnan (short break) - Mallaig & return

Friday 5th October 2012

West Highland & Jacobite Statesman: Day 1 (Statesman Rail)

• WCRC Class 47 (Pair) Swindon (pu) - Chippenham (pu) - Bath Spa (pu) - Bristol Parkway (pu) - Cheltenham Spa (pu) - Worcester Shrub Hill (pu) - Kidderminster (pu) - Stourbridge Junction (pu) - Tame Bridge Parkway (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Warrington Bank Quay (pu) - Wigan North Western (pu) - Preston (pu) - Shap - Carlisle - Beattock - Carstairs - Mossend - Rutherglen - Glasgow Central Low level - Garscadden - Dalmuir - Dumbarton Central - Helensburgh Upper - Crianlarich - Rannoch - For William

The British Pullman (VSOE)

• DBS Class 67 London Victoria (pu) - TBC - London Victoria

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company)

• To be confirmed Fort William (pu) - Glenfinnan (short break) - Mallaig & return

Saturday 6th October 2012

(Cheshire Cat Tours)

• DBS Class 66 Stratford upon Avon (pu) - Dorridge (pu) - Solihull (pu) - Birmingham New Street (pu) - Wolverhampton (pu) - Codsall (pu) - Telford Central (pu) - Wellington (pu) - Abbey Foregate Curve - Craven Arms - Llandrindod Wells - Llandeilo - Llanelli - Carmarthan (break/rev) and return

Additional Tour Information

4/4: redated from 28 April

Added 11:41 on Wednesday 4th April 2012

The Caledonian (PMR Tours)

• 86259 Wolverhampton (pu) - Stafford (pu) - Crewe (pu) - Wigan North Western (pu) - Preston (pu) - Carlisle (pu) -
• 46233 Carlisle - Beattock - Carstairs - Motherwell - Mossend - Cumbernauld - Larbert - Stirling (break/rev) - Stirling - Larbert - Cumbernauld - Mossend - Motherwell - Carstairs - Beattock - Carlisle - Shap - Carnforth
• 86259 Carnforth - Preston - Wigan North Western (sd) - Crewe (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Wolverhampton

The Welsh Borders Steam Express (Railtourer)

• WCRC Class 47 (Pair) Skegness (pu) - Wainfleet (pu) - Boston (pu) - Heckington (pu) - Sleaford (pu) - Bottesford (pu) - Crewe
• WCR Steam tbc Crewe - Chester - Wrexham - Chirk - Gobowen - Shrewsbury (break/rev) - Shrewsbury - Wem - Whitchurch - Nantwich - Crewe
• WCRC Class 47 (Pair) Crewe - Bottesford (sd) - Sleaford (sd) - Heckington (sd) - Boston (sd) - Wainfleet (sd) - Skegness

 

The Cotswold Venturer (Railway Touring Company)

• 70013 London Paddington (pu) - Slough (pu) - Reading (pu) - Didcot Parkway (pu) - Oxford - Moreton in the Marsh - Evesham - Worcester Shrub Hill (break/rev) - Worcester Shrub Hill - Cheltenham Spa - Stroud - Kemble - Swindon - Didcot Parkway (sd) - Reading (sd) - Slough (sd) - London Paddington

Skipton, Keighley (for Keighley & Worth Valley Railway) & Saltaire (organised Jointly With North East Railtours) (SRPS Railtours)

• WCRC Class 47 (Pair) Linlithgow (pu) - Edinburgh Waverley (pu) - Drem (pu) - Berwick upon Tweed (pu) - Alnmouth (pu) - Morpeth (pu) - Cramlington (pu) - Newcastle Central (pu) - Hexham - S&C - Hellifield - Skipton (sd) - Keighley (sd) - Saltaire (break) - Leeds - York - Newcastle Central (sd) - Cramlington (sd) - Morpeth (sd) - Alnmouth (sd) - Berwick upon Tweed (sd) - Drem (sd) - Edinburgh Waverley (sd) - Linlithgow

West Highland & Jacobite Statesman: Day 2 (Statesman Rail)

• 44871 or 45407 or 62005 Fort William (pu) - Mallaig & return

The Cathedrals Express (Steam Dreams)

• 60163 Southend Central (pu) - Upminster (pu) - Canterbury West (break) & return

The Northern Belle (VSOE (Northern Belle))

• DRS Class 47 (Pair) Derby (pu) - Nottingham (pu) - Leicester (pu) - tbc - Derby (sd) - Nottingham (sd) - Leicester

Sunday 7th October 2012

West Highland & Jacobite Statesman: Day 3 (Statesman Rail)

• WCRC Class 47 (Pair) Fort William (pu) - Rannoch - Crianlarich - Helenburgh Upper - Dumbarton Central - Dalmuir - Garscadden - Glasgow Central Low level - Rutherglen - Mossend - Carstairs - Beattock - Carlisle - Shap - Preston (sd) - Wigan North Western (sd) - Warrington Bank Quay (sd) - Crewe (sd) - Stafford (sd) - Wolverhampton (sd) - Tame Bridge Parkway (sd) - Stourbridge Junction (sd) - Kidderminster (sd) - Worcester Shrub Hill (sd) - Chbeltenham Spa (sd) - Bristol Parkway (sd) - Bath Spa (sd) - Chippenham (sd) - Swindon

The British Pullman (VSOE)

• DBS Class 67 London Victoria (pu) - Folkestone - London Victoria

 

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World Railway News 29th September 2012

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37 articles including.....

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transportationnation.org - As we reported Monday, Amtrak is taking steps to run Acela trains at a new top speed of 160 m.p.h. along four stretches of the Northeast Corridor.

nrm.org.uk - Publishing group Bauer Media are offering you the chance to get your hands on a free copy of Rail, Model Rail or Steam Railway magazine. To claim yours call 0845 286 3057 or text RF12 to 60300.


World Heritage & Railway News

nymr.co.uk - Thursday 11th October Evening Talk: Railways In Wartime An illustrated talk by Philip Benham, General Manager of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway 19:30-21:00 (doors open from 19:00) Cost: £3.00 on the door for the talk and refreshments
Venue: The Learning Centre, Platform 2, Pickering Station
For more information: North Yorkshire Moors Railway Learning Centre, 01751 473 799 ext 248, learning@nymr.co.uk, www.nymr.co.uk/information/talks-tours-activities.


Railway Engineering News

Read how Alstom has developed a new generation of Prima locomotives for freight (maximum speed 140km/h) and for passenger (maximum speed 200km/h) transport which meet the demands of reliability, availability, competitiveness and comfort. The Prima II platform guarantees both unequalled performance and a wide choice of configurations.





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World Railway News 28th September 2012

International Railway Journal

COMMERCIAL operations began today on the latest addition to China's high-speed network, a 536km line between Zhengzhou and Wuhan. The eight-station line has a design speed of 350km/h and trains will operate at up to 300km/h,...
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China's Zhengzhou-Wuhan high speed rail opens Published on 28 Sep 2012 by GoUTube123 on
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A high-speed rail service linking Wuhan and Zhengzhou in central China has opened. The Wuhan-Zhengzhou line is one section of the high-speed rail service that will connect Beijing to Shenzhen in the south by the end of the year. The bullet train is capable of traveling at speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour, and cuts the current 4-hour travel time between Wuhan and Zhengzhou by more than half. The opening of the high-speed service means there are now trains leaving Wuhan for Zhengzhou every twenty minutes.


www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News

California, Midwest DOTs issue notice on passenger train contract

CN to test natural gas-powered locomotives

California commission releases $39.8 million for Caltrain modernization project

Environmental report backs intermodal facility's 'green' qualities, BNSF says

Sound Transit addresses proposed 2013 budget, approves contract for Sea-Tac project

Santa Clara VTA to mark start of Fremont project

CTA to introduce open fare system next year
AAR: Year-long intermodal up, carloads down trend continues in U.S.

Construction begins on CSXT-served intermodal port in Indiana; federal grant helps jumpstart upgrades to short line-served route in Ohio

The following 4 videos , uploaded by "freightrailworks" for AAR, show the contribution made by the railroads to the larger US economy 



Published on 28 Sep 2012 by freightrailworks on YouTube.

As the most cost-effective fuel choice, coal is responsible for powering 45 percent of America's electricity needs and freight railroads are a big part of that. Railroads deliver more than 70 percent of the coal used to power American homes and businesses, and to make products like steel and medicines. Thanks to improvements in efficiency and productivity, America's railroads charge the lowest freight rail transportation rates in the world, keeping America's electricity prices affordable and our manufacturers competitive.

 

America's freight railroads deliver the goods consumers want and the raw materials businesses need. Delivering for every sector of the U.S. economy, America's freight railroads move 43 percent of intercity freight traffic -- more than any other mode of freight transportation -- and help power the nation's economy. And freight rail, which moves 1/3 of U.S. exports to port, will be even more important to our future as the nation strives to double exports by 2015.


Railroads: Delivering A Safer Tomorrow, Today


Published on 28 Sep 2012 by freightrailworks

Freight Rail Delivering America's Economy



www.railway-technology.com Updates

Bombardier to deliver 72 double-deck coaches to Israel Railways Canadian rail manufacturer Bombardier Transportation has won a €122m order from Israel Railways (ISR) to supply 72 double-deck coaches.
ABB to power CPTM's two commuter rail links in Brazil
Swiss power and automation firm ABB has secured a $50m contract from suburban operator Companhia Paulista de Trens Metropolitans (CPTM) to improve and strengthen the power supply network on two commuter rail links in São Paulo, Brazil.
Canadian National Railway trials LNG-fueled locomotives in northern Alberta
Canadian National Railway (CN) is testing two liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuelled locomotives in service in northern Alberta, Canada.
Philippines to bid on LRT-1 extension project in April 2013
Bidding for the proposed PHP60bn ($1.3bn) Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 extension project to Imus and Dasmariñas in the Philippines is scheduled to be completed in April 2013.


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35 stories, including 9 Best High-Speed Rail Rides in the World -revmodo.com -


World Heritage & Railway News
11 stories including WSR welcomes another new build locomotive group

In addition to our friends from the Group who are working to recreate one of the "Patriot” locomotives of the LMS and the good folk who are fund-raising to have 6024 "King Edward I” back in service as soon as possible we will also be welcoming the new build team for 6880 "Betton Grange” to Minehead during the Autumn Gala.

 

Railway Engineering News

13 articles including: Siemens announced its first order to supply Avenio trams to Germany on September 28, an €29m contract awarded by München utility body SWM.

 

 

Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Tim Fischer, is visiting the Wenslydale Railway at Leeming Bar on Saturday 29th September.

In addition to riding on the railway, he will be signing copies of his book “Trains Unlimited in the 21st Century” between 3.30 and 5pm at Leeming Bar station

Tim is in the UK to attend the 1st ever WATTRAIN World Congress between 29th September and 6th October, at Leeds and York.

      

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Morning Railway News... 28th September 2012

Passenger compensation has become "increasingly generous and easy to apply for"(ATOC)

27/09/2012

Responding to union claims over passenger compensation paid out by train companies, a spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said: “This claim demonstrates a profound misunderstanding of how the railway works. Under a system regulated by the Office of Rail Regulation, Network Rail pays money to operators for problems which cause disruption to services and put people off from travelling by train in the future.

“As part of entirely separate arrangements, passenger compensation has become increasingly generous and easy to apply for. As a general principle, train companies will compensate anyone who has bought a ticket for a journey that is cancelled or substantially delayed.”

World Railway News 27th September 2012

International Railway Journal

INTEREST was high in Linsinger's MG31 milling machine at InnoTrans which was on display for the first time at the outside track area.

NETHERLANDS Railways (NS) today announced it has begun due diligence into the possible acquisition of a 49% stake in The Hague Tramways (HTM) from the municipality of The Hague, which is currently the sole shareholder.

At the Hungarian Railways 2012 conference in Budapest on September 25, Hungarian State Railways (MÁV) general manager and president Mrs Ilona Dávid, who also acts as the president of Györ – Sopron Ebenfurth Railway (GySEV), announced that the two railways will shortly issue a joint invitation to tender for 48 new emus.

Renfe (SPAIN's state-owned train operator)  has announced that its proposed train leasing subsidiary will be allocated a fleet of 26 high-speed trains for lease to new operators entering the soon-to-be-liberalised high-speed market.


www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News

Charlotte receives $18 million federal grant for light-rail line

Union Pacific attains best-ever carbon disclosure performance

MTA ridership surveys show improved satisfaction

Canadian Pacific appoints first Southeast Asia rep, opens first Vietnam office

Former J.B. Hunt CMO Bergant wins IANA's Silver Kingpin Award

Metrolink prepares for more riders during 'Carmageddon II'

Rail supplier updates from Bombardier, Alstom, Railserve, Raildecks, Colo and Road & Rail (Sept. 27)

www.railway-technology.com Updates

Network Rail approves the use of BOC’s hydrogen fuel-cell-based products
Thursday, September 27, 2012 Network Rail has approved the use of the Hymera range of portable hydrogen fuel cell systems from BOC across the UK rail...
 
Philippines to bid on LRT-1 extension project in April 2013          
Bidding for the proposed PHP60bn ($1.3bn) Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 1 extension project to Imus and Dasmariñas in the Philippines is scheduled to be completed in April...
 
Mott MacDonald secures Bergen light rail contract in Norway
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 UK-based engineering firm Mott MacDonald has secured a contract from Bybanen Utybgging, a subsidiary company of Hordaland County Council in Norway, to design the €90m workshop and depot which...
 
Alstom to deliver ten Coradia Meridian regional trains to Italy’s FNM
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Alstom has secured a €67m order to deliver ten additional Coradia Meridian regional trains for Ferrovie Nord Milano (FNM) in Lombardy,...



Steam Tube- The Home of Steam on the Net

Morning Railway News..... 27th September 2012

National Rail travel bulletin (ATOC)

The vast majority of trains are running as normal today(Wednesday) despite the bad weather.
In the last two hours 90% of trains were on time across the rail network, and there are currently only eight services delayed by 30 minutes or more.
A spokesperson for the Association of Train Operating Companies said: “Most passengers travelling by train today have experienced no problems whatsoever, but where there have been delays or cancellations we apologise if your journey did not go to plan.”
Robin Gisby, managing director of network operations at Network Rail, said: “While the majority of the rail network is unaffected by the severe weather, flooding is causing delays and disruption to some journeys in the north of England. As the weather passes, our engineers are working to get these lines running normally as quickly as possible and restore high levels of service.
“A small number of lines remain closed owing to the severity of the flooding. We are working with train operators to divert services around the affected areas where we can and alternative transport is also being provided to help people on their journeys.”
To get the latest real-time rail travel information, passengers should use the National Rail Enquiries (NRE) service, paid for and run by train companies, which they can access on the move. Passengers can:
• Download the free NRE apps foriPhone and Android smartphones, giving instant access to real time running information, journey planning and information on any disruption.
• Visit the nationalrail.co.uk website to access live train departures boards and journey planners and to search for local operators’ trains.
• Follow NRE on Twitter or their train company here.
• ‘Like’ NRE’s dedicated Facebook page.
• Call NRE’s automated TrainTracker service on 0871 200 49 50.


BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS IN HELPRINGHAM, LINCS (Network Rail)

Four bridges are being renewed in the Helpringham area as part of a significant package of investment by Network Rail in the Lincolnshire area.
The bridges, at Helpringham Road, Mount Lane, Scredinton Road and Fen Road in Helpringham are being upgraded to boost capacity on the railway through Lincolnshire. Work on the structures starts at the end of September and is due to complete by the end of the year.
Phil Verster, route managing director for Network Rail, said: “This package of investment will deliver a more efficient railway and allow additional services to run on the lines through Lincolnshire. The bridge works include replacing the central section of each bridge and we are also installing higher parapets and new crash barriers to improve safety.”
Road closures and diversionary routes have been agreed with the highways authority and will last for approximately three weeks. These are:

• Helpringham Road from 28 September 2012
• Mount Lane from 5 October 2012
• Scredington Road from 16 November 2012
• Fen Road from 30 November 2012

Notes:

Network Rail is investing £280m renewing the line from Peterborough to Doncaster via Spalding, Lincoln and Gainsborough.
Scheduled for completion in spring 2014, works include the replacement/enhancement of a number of level crossings, renewal of the existing signalling system, bridge works and extensive track renewals, replacing older track with a modern equivalent helping reduce the environmental impact from passing freight and passenger traffic.
On completion, the project will deliver enhanced safety, improved performance and reliability, a reduced need for heavy maintenance and will provide additional capacity for freight traffic when required, with each freight train taking approximately 60 lorry journeys off the roads.

For more information please contact :

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World Railway News... 26th September 2012

Railway Age

InnoTrans 2012

An increase in exhibitors and trade visitors, business deals worth billions of dollars, and—perhaps most significant—growth in international participation characterized InnoTrans 2012, the ninth edition of the global railway industry trade exhibition held in Berlin every two years.

Amtrak steps up NEC higher-speed initiatives.


International Railway Journal

THE Spanish Competition Commission (CNC) has attacked the Spanish government over its rail industry liberalisation programme, criticising what it sees as the slow pace and the short reach of the latest reforms and calling for the complete abolition of state-owned train operator Renfe.

ISRAEL Railways has ordered a third batch of 72 double-deck coaches from Bombardier in a $US 158m deal which takes its total fleet of double-deck coaches to 222.

TRENORD, the 50:50 joint venture between Trenitalia and North Milan Railways (FNM) launched its premium non-stop Lombardia Express service on September 17..



www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News


DART approves $1 billion FY2013 budget

Union Pacific reassigns three operating department execs

New York City Transit opens new subway transfer

San Diego MTS sells more trolley cars to Argentinian city

L.A. port advances channel deepening project's final phase

APTA to honor L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa for championing public transportation

Arizona land department issues study on proposed UP yard site

IANA, NITL to hold separate trade shows in 2014

www.railway-technology.com Updates....


Auckland Transport unveils design plans for Panmure Station upgrade in New Zealand Auckland Transport in New Zealand has unveiled design plans for the NZ$17.5m ($14.5m) upgrade of Panmure Station, as part of the NZ$1.5bn ($1.2bn) Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI). 
      
Aurecon to provide technical advisory services for Mauritian LRT system
The Mauritius Ministry of Public Infrastructure has awarded a contract to Aurecon to provide technical advisory services for constructing a light rapid transit (LRT) line between Port Louis and Curepipe in Mauritius. 
      
Translink introduces WiFi on all Northern Ireland trains
Translink has rolled out WiFi services to all trains across Northern Ireland Railways (NI Railways). 
      
NCDOT gets DOT funds to improve passenger rail congestion in North Carolina
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has provided $26.5m to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for rail infrastructure improvements to reliability and a reduction of delays on the Amtrak service in eastern North Carolina.


Shedmaster Railway News

41 articles, including from railwaygazette.com - SWEDEN: Minister for Infrastructure Catharina Elmsäter-Svärd officially opened the upgraded Ådalsbanan between Sundsvall and the southern end of the Botniabanan on September 14.

..and see the video on YouTube "A Toy Train in Space" that has had 1,609, 364 hits in 6 days!

World Heritage & Railway News
11 stories, including details on how to get your tickets for the next NYMR gala...

Railway Engineering News
15 articles...including details of  Alstom being awarded an order from FNM1 , Lombardy regional railways operator, for 10 additional Coradia Meridian regional trains.(alstom.com) 


New generation fire-fighting train (TheRussianRailways on YouTube)



The railways network is served by 307 fire trains used in the united national emergency situations elimination and prevention system (RSCS) providing the railway transportation safety. The fire train is used for elimination of forest fires and emergency and rescue operations at railroad facilities and rolling stock units during incidents, collisions, calamities and other emergency situations at railroads network and also for fire elimination and emergency and rescue operations within the fire train's operation range for other areas or facilities. The basic fire train structure includes a pumping station car for personnel, for fire extinguishing equipment and two water tanks for 120 tons of water.



Illuminating the Crystal: London's new landmark (Siemens on YouTube)



On September 19, 2012, "The Crystal" - A Sustainable Cities Initiative by Siemens - was opened with this spectacular illumination. From this moment on, London's newest architectural landmark will serve as one of the world's largest exhibition and conference center dedicated to urban sustainability

World Railway News... 25th September 2012

Railway Age

Wall Street analyst William Greene of Morgan Stanley Research 
North America is telling investors in the rail sector that Canadian Pacific Railway, under the direction of newly appointed chief executive E. Hunter Harrison, “could be the most compelling railroad investment opportunity...

MTA New York City Transit announced Sept. 24 that it plans to install newly-developed Help Points—digital, instant communications devices—in 102 subway stations to give riders access to assistance and information with the touch of a button..

Siemens, best known in the communications and signals area as a supplier for rail transit systems (such as New York City Transit’s Canarsie Line inaugural CBTC installation) announced Sept. 24 that it has developed Positive Train Control technology for main line North American railroads.



www.progressiverailroading.com US Railroad News

MARTA's Scott named next GM of MBTA

Federal, North Carolina officials mark full funding of new Raleigh station 

Long Beach port lets contract for major rail project

UTU, BLET advance agreements

Amtrak testing trains at 165 mph in Northeast Corridor

Tampa port rail project to be completed next month

Alaska Railroad crews work round the clock to repair washed out track

New York City Transit's Bianco joins TTCI board


www.railway-technology.com Latest Updates

Auckland Transport unveils design plans for Panmure Station upgrade in New Zealand Auckland Transport in New Zealand has unveiled design plans for the NZ$17.5m ($14.5m) upgrade of Panmure Station, as part of the NZ$1.5bn ($1.2bn) Auckland Manukau Eastern Transport Initiative (AMETI). 
      
Aurecon to provide technical advisory services for Mauritian LRT system
The Mauritius Ministry of Public Infrastructure has awarded a contract to Aurecon to provide technical advisory services for constructing a light rapid transit (LRT) line between Port Louis and Curepipe in Mauritius. 
      
Translink introduces WiFi on all Northern Ireland trains
Translink has rolled out WiFi services to all trains across Northern Ireland Railways (NI Railways). 
      
NCDOT gets DOT funds to improve passenger rail congestion in North Carolina
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has provided $26.5m to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for rail infrastructure improvements to reliability and a reduction of delays on the Amtrak service in eastern North Carolina.



World Heritage & Railway News

News from GWSR, NYMR, WSR, and Wensleydale Railway (via YouTube) 




The Wensleydale Railway has ambitious expansion plans and it is hoped that a station can be built near the ECML at Northallerton before July 2013 in time to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the stewardship of the WRA and the associated start of scheduled passenger operations. A special train service was operated from Leeming Bar using J72 tank engine number 69023 on Saturday the 1st of September to raise both funds and awareness of our "Going Places" appeal. Produced by the Wensleydale Railway Media Unit.

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Shedmaster Railway News
33 stories to keep you up to date and informed....


Railway Engineering News
10 articles, including..
passengerfocus.org.uk - Passenger Focus has carried out new qualitative and quantitative research into passengers’ views and experiences of using the railway when engineering work is disrupting the timetable



Steam Tube..latest photos..

World Railway News ... 24th September 2012

Ecuador signs up for WATTRAIN CONGRESS 2012   We are very pleased to announce that Ferrocarriles del Ecuador will be making a presentation about their newest tourist attraction at the WATTRAIN 2012 CONGRESS. The railways in Ecuador have been moribund for a number of years, but a new initiative from the Government, aided by the National Railway Museum at York, has seen the railways reinvigorated as a tourist attraction in their own right. This will see them take their place as an important part of the Ecuadorian economy and WATTRAIN is delighted to have a representative to tell us how this was achieved. =================================== Wasatch Railroad Contractors have recently uploaded a couple of videos about the Ecuador railways projects..... Take a look.....

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V499 Project, Australia .

The past two months have been spent researching at the Public Records Office and also planning events to hold and attend to promote the V499 Project. We will be at the Healesville Railway Heritage festival in October this year showcasing various information about the project. We will be making a start on restoration of the tender bogies for V499 soon, and calling for volunteers to work on them with us. You will find more information about this in TCC#7. Watch the new video on our home page to see more. So, please find attached within this email your copy of the August edition of The Compound Chronicle. If you wish to read the past editions, you can download them from our website right here: http://www.vicsteam.com/news
 






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NCDOT gets DOT funds to improve passenger rail congestion in North Carolina
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has provided $26.5m to the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) for rail infrastructure improvements to reliability and a reduction of delays on the Amtrak service in eastern North Carolina.

Kazakstan Railways signs a deal with GE to produce Evolution series passenger locomotives Kazakstan Railways (KTZ) has signed an agreement with GE to produce a passenger version of GE's Evolution series locomotive at the assembly plant of its subsidiary Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty (LKZ) in Astana.

Vossloh to supply switch systems and rail fasteners for Tours-Bordeaux high-speed line in France
German transport technology manufacturer Vossloh has won a €60m contract from the French tracklayers TSO and Eurovia Travaux Ferroviaires (ETF) to supply switch systems as well as rail fastening systems for France's South Europe Atlantic High-Speed Line (SEA HSL).

Alstom to supply 63 Coradia Lint regional trains to Netinera Deutschland
Alstom has won a €300m contract from Netinera Deutschland, the German subsidiary of the Italian group Ferrovie dello Stato (FS), to deliver 63 Coradia Lint regional trains.


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USDOT awards funds to improve Amtrak, freight line in North Carolina

Florida port lands federal grant to purchase two locomotives; Gulf & Ohio Railways markets two repowered locomotives

Ironhorse Resources to establish transload facility in New Mexico

FTA, transit industry officials hold first safety oversight meeting

Bridger Transfer moves first crude-oil unit train from BNSF-served Bakken facility

New York MTA marks tunnel breakthrough for East Side Access megaproject

Redeker assumes CIO post at Canadian Pacific

Rail supplier updates from AMEC, Vossloh, Vision Industries and Boatright (Sept. 24)


Crossrail

Network Rail has appointed Osborne to deliver over £7m of signalling enabling works for Crossrail’s western section.
Osborne will be responsible for delivering the Crossrail west outer signalling renewal – civils works, covering a 17-mile section from West Drayton to Maidenhead.
The contract works involve the design and construction of infrastructure in support of the new signalling works, including concrete bases for signalling equipment and buildings, renewal of concrete cable troughs and works such as site clearance, fencing, steps, guardrails and safety barriers.
This section of the western main line provides an essential link for passengers travelling to central London and accessing Heathrow Airport. When it opens in 2018, Crossrail will offer faster, quieter, greener and more reliable services to passengers on these routes.
The work is set to be completed in phases with the final phase finishing in spring 2013.

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World Railway News.... 23rd September 2012

Shedmaster Railway News

NEW MINISTER TO ADDRESS WATTRAIN

wattrain.wordpress.com - Following the recent Cabinet Reshuffle, it has been agreed that Mr Matthew Hancock, the new Minister for Skills, will address the WATTRAIN Congress on Thursday 4th October at 1020.

WATTRAIN Congress details....



getransportation.com - GE and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) announced today they have signed a new landmark agreement to extend their partnership in Kazakhstan to produce passenger locomotives ...


World Heritage & Railway News

Dogs as level crossing keepers

nationalrailwaymuseum.wordpress.com - Came across this wonderful article in May 1952′s issue of the Railway Magazine recently. It describes an ingenious use of the family pet by a railway worker on a level crossing ...

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UK Mainline Railtours week starting Monday 24th September 2012 ( Railway Herald)

Railway Herald - Railtours

Listing offered as a guide only. Always check with operators to confirm runnings.

 

 

Monday 24th September 2012

The Northern Belle (VSOE (Northern Belle)) 

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company)

Tuesday 25th September 2012

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company) 

Wednesday 26th September 2012

The Forth & Tay Bridges Explorer (Compass Tours) 

The British Pullman (VSOE)

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company) 

Thursday 27th September 2012

The Sussex Belle (Railway Touring Company) 

The British Pullman (VSOE)

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company) 

Friday 28th September 2012

The Autumn Chieftain: Day 1 (Pathfinder Tours)

West Highland & Jacobite Statesman: Day 1 (Statesman Rail)

The Modern Railways Golden Jubilee (UK Railtours)

 

The British Pullman (Murder Mystery Lunch) (VSOE) 

The Northern Belle (VSOE (Northern Belle))

The Jacobite (West Coast Railway Company)

Saturday 29th September 2012

The Autumn Chieftain: Day 2 (Pathfinder Tours)

The West Somerset Steam Express (Railway Touring Company)

West Highland & Jacobite Statesman: Day 2 (Statesman Rail)

The Cathedrals Express (Steam Dreams) 

Shrewsbury And The Welshpool & Llanfair Railway (UK Railtours)

Sunday 30th September 2012

The Autumn Chieftain: Day 3 (Pathfinder Tours)

West Highland & Jacobite Statesman: Day 3 (Statesman Rail)

 

World Railway News.... 22nd September 2012

NEW MINISTER TO ADDRESS WATTRAIN

Following the recent Cabinet Reshuffle, it has been agreed that Mr Matthew Hancock, the new Minister for Skills, will address the WATTRAIN Congress on Thursday 4th October at 1020. WATTRAIN is delighted that the new minister will be able to speak to delegates and give an insight as to how Government is helping in the retention of skill bases across our Heritage Industry.

Full schedule here....

Programme

WATTRAIN CONGRESS PROGRAMME 2012

September 29^th – October 6^th 2012

York and Leeds, England

Saturday 29/9/12 Delegates arrive in Leeds/
Sunday 30/9/12 Visit to Middleton Railway

There will be two Leeds built locomotives in steam, to celebrate 200 years since the very first steam locomotive left the Round Foundry in 1812. The visit will include guided tours of the workshops, and we also hope to have a vintage bus which will take us from our hotels via the various locomotive building factories in the area, with a speaker to give details of the rich history of the City’s locomotive building heritage. http://www.middletonrailway.org.uk
A special “Beer & Music” train to Sheffield via Penistone. This train will depart Leeds at 13.30 and travel to Barnsley, before reversing and proceeding via the “Penistone Line” to Huddersfield for a stop. At Huddersfield we will have a talk about Community Railways from Paul Salveson, who first created these some 20 years ago. As part of the train trip, we will be having our own, specially brewed, “Viaduct Beer” and Mallinsons’ Brewery are running a special competition, details later in this newsletter. http://www.southpenninesrail.co.uk/index.html
In the evening, we will be having the first of our “formal” dinners, a welcome dinner at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel. http://www.southpenninesrail.co.uk/index.html

Monday 1/10/12 Visit to the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
We will have our own steam train from Keighley to Ingrow, to visit the Bahamas Locomotive Society and Vintage Carriages Trust. We then run non-stop to Oxenhope for a visit to the Exhibition Shed and Carriage Works, and also lunch, which will be served on the [static] Pullman cars.
The train will then proceed to Haworth for the loco depot and the famous Oakworth station, home of the “Railway Children”. http://www.kwvr.co.uk

In the evening we have a Civic Reception in the Civic Hall at Leeds, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds.
Tuesday 2/10/12 Visit to the National Tramway Museum, Crich
In addition to seeing and riding on the very latest restoration, LUT 159, plus an iconic Blackpool Tram, delegates will have a full behind the scenes tour of the Museum, workshops, library and archives plus an excellent buffet lunch to be served in the Red Lion. http://www.tramway.co.uk

Great Central Railway, Loughborough [Evening Dining Train]
We will arrive at Loughborough in time to look at the locomotive facilities there, before riding one of their dining trains. A three course meal will be served during the journey and we will stop on the famous reservoir bridge and at Rothley station. Rothley is the only gaslit station and should be a wonderful sight in the evening light for photographs. http://www.gcrailway.co.uk
BUSINESS SESSIONS AT THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM, YORK
The main theme for the conference is sustainability of all areas of railway heritage. Speakers topics will cover the Environmental and Commercial Aspects, the People Issues including Skills, Training and Regulations and the Technical Challenges facing the industry in the 21^st Century).
International speakers are planned to include Lord Faulkner of Worcester, David Morgan, Steve Davies,( all from the UK) Tim Fischer (Australia), Bob La Prelle (U.S.A.), Sergio Zubietta (Argentina) and Ms Ella Ubaidi (Indonesia).
Wednesday 3/10/12 WATTRAIN Congress at the National Railway Museum, York http://www.nrm.org.uk

Thursday 4/10/12 WATTRAIN Congress at the National Railway Museum, York
Friday 5/10/12 WATTRAIN Congress at the National Railway Museum, York
Friday evening. A close of Congress dinner will be served in the Great Hall of the National Railway Museum.
Coach travel from and to the hotels is arranged for guests.
Saturday 6/10/12 WATTRAIN Congress Steam Train.
This very special train will depart Leeds around 10am and run via York, Durham and Newcastle, to Carlisle, where it will stop for approximately 2hours. From Carlisle, we will travel back to Leeds over the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway. The train is planned to be hauled by No 70013 “OLIVER CROMWELL”

Sunday 7/10/12 Delegates leave Leeds
For more information and to book places at Congress please go to
www.reg.istrations.com/delegate/events and use LDSWATTRAIN2012 to enter the booking site.
To book at one of the Congress preferred hotels please go to
www.conferencebookings.co.uk and use LDSWATTRAIN2012 to enter the bookings site.
To join as a member contact the membership secretary at wattrainmembership@talktalk.net

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Siemens at InnoTrans 2012 - Highlights

How can we make mobility within and between our cities efficient and how can we network the individual modes of transportation without any difficulty? These are the questions that municipalities and transport operators face today. Siemens presents its solutions at the world's leading trade fair for transport technology InnoTrans in Berlin. =================================


Talyllyn Railway Official - A Society of Volunteers helping to keep the wheels turning (TalyllynRail on YouTube)



The Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society made The Talyllyn Railway the World's First Preserved Steam Railway. Sixty Years on and they continue to lay rails, cut hedges, fix steam engines, paint coaches and man the booking offices of The Talyllyn Railway. Why not support The Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society?  ( www.talyllyn.co.uk)

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The making of Mainline (TheChilternMainline on YouTube)



A video from the launch of Mainline on 5 September showing how we did it. ==============================================================

Unique high-speed trains and locomotives on the Russian railways (TheRussianRailways on YouTube)




Sapsan (Velaro RUS) is Russian for the peregrine falcon, the fastest bird in the falcon family, so it was an appropriate name for this new train, which can reach speeds of up to 250 kmph. Produced with true German precision by Siemens, the Sapsan is fully adapted to the harsh climate of Russia.

The Allegro is equipped with safety features designed to work on both the Finnish and Russian railway networks. Its equipment meets the technical requirements in the EU and Russia. The train consists of 7 carriages and has a maximum operating speed of 220 kph.

GT1-001 gas turbine locomotive: on 23 January 2009 this locomotive became the first to pull a freight train weighing 15,000 tonnes (159 wagons), and on 7 September 2011 it set a new world record by pulling a 16,000 tonne train (170 wagons). On 12 October 2009 Russian Railways was awarded a Guinness Book of Records certificate for creating the world's most powerful long-distance gas turbine locomotive operating on liquefied natural gas.

Electric locomotive type 2ES10: the first Russian freight electric locomotive of direct current with the asynchronous driving unit. The locomotive was designed by Uralskiye Locomotivy Ltd. in cooperation with the Siemens (Germany) engineering team. The locomotive performance characteristics have no analogues in Russia. On August 4, 2011, the 2ES10 locomotive in the three-unit mode took the 9,000-ton train down the Sverdlosk-Pervouralsk distance of the Sverdlosvsk Railway. It will let the railways work without re-forming and cutting trains' payload and will let heavy trains service of the standard payload running along the Western Siberia-Northwestern Region route. JSC Russian Railways plans to purchase 221 locomotive before 2016.

Diesel locomotive type 2TE25A: the freight diesel locomotive with the asynchronous driving unit type 2TE25A was designed at the Briansk Machine-Building Factory in cooperation with the industry research institute VNIKTI using the Russian-made equipment and details. For the first time the diesel locomotive is equipped with the Kolomna Factory assembled diesel with the electronic fuel injection complying to the Euro 3 environmental standards. The locomotive has the bogies with the radial wheel pair arrangement and has better track contact performance. In Masrch 2011 the 2TE25A series engine took the standard 6,000-ton payload train along the Baikal-Amur Mainline proving its high power and economic capacity.

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Passenger's Rail (TrainsFormingAmerica on YouTube)

A short film that was selected for the Rail~Volution film festival in Washington D.C. 2011 It was cut from footage we got in Europe filming for Trainsforming America

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