Infrastructure news features in the main today...Crossrail station builds reach the halfway point...and a Crossrail tunnel worker who died "shouldn't have been there..". London's Paddington Station is having a £20 million roof refurbishment....whilst on the heritage front, the West Somerset Railway produces its 10 year corporate business plan.
The India Railway Budget makes the case for change.. and carriages for high speed trains will be ready by the end of September!
If only costs could be like the Chinese model..33% less than the international average...apparently.
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Headlines
UK
Mystery of damaged rail power lines.(heraldscotland)
Crossrail chief says worker who died in tunnel construction 'shouldn’t have been where he was'.(The Independent).
Construction of new Crossrail stations hits halfway mark(Euro Railway Review)
Northern business backs Doncaster HS2 rail college bid.(The Star).
First glimpse of new Wolverhampton railway station.(Express & Star).
Delivering a better railway for the North East, Yorkshire and East Midlands.(Network Rail).
Network Rail awards £20m Paddington roof refurbishment contract.(Global Rail News).
First Great Western Class 43s lined up under the roof at London Paddington.
Rail Accident Investigation Branch.
Fatal accident at Frampton Mansell level crossing, near Stroud, Gloucestershire
RAIB is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on a level crossing at Frampton Mansell, between Kemble and Stroud, on Sunday 11 May 2014. At about 18:40 hrs, a motorcyclist was riding his motorbike across the railway when he was struck by a train travelling from Swindon to Gloucester, and died shortly afterwards.
The crossing, which is over two railway tracks, links an unclassified tarmac road on the northern edge of Frampton Mansell with a track running through farmland towards Sapperton. The unstaffed crossing is provided with simple swing gates, and signs which give warnings and instructions to users on how the crossing is to be used safely. On each side of the crossing are located telephones which are linked to the signalling centre.
RAIB’s investigation will identify the sequence of events which led to the accident and any factors which may have influenced the actions of the user. It will also examine:
- Network Rail’s management of the crossing;
- the history of the crossing; and
- the permitted uses of the track and road on the approaches to the crossing.
RAIB will publish its findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of its investigation. These findings will be available on the RAIB website.
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When the train beats the plane.(Australian Business Traveller)
UK Heritage
Track Laid into Carriage Shed | The UK's Only Main Line Heritage Railway(GCR)
Classic Vehicles Weekend | North Yorkshire Moors Railway :: A steam train adventure through the stunning Yorkshire Moors.
STILL SEATS AVAILABLE ON “THOMAS” TRAINS ON JULY 12th AND 13th « West Somerset Railway.
Press Release THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY PUBLISHES ITS CORPORATE PLAN FOR 2014 - 2023.(WSR).
The West Somerset Railway PLC launched its 10 year Corporate Plan at the 2014 Annual General Meeting. This follows an extensive process of consultation and engagement with a wide range of WSR railway interests and stakeholder organizations. The Plan sets out the vision for the PLC and the operation and development of the Railway up to 2023 and contains a wide range of proposals, plans and aspirations to maintain the West Somerset Railway as a vibrant preserved heritage railway together with its contribution to the local tourism and leisure industry.
John Irven, PLC Chairman said "The Corporate Plan sets out an ambitious but achievable direction of travel for the Railway over the next few years. The PLC Board is confident that we have the support of the majority of organizations involved with the WSR together with our major external partners in seeking to deliver the Plan. We are looking forward to making progress in seeking to maintain the sustainability of the Railway and enhancing its appeal and attractiveness to enthusiasts and the general public alike".
The focus will now be on developing deep three-year business plan to be implemented from January 2015 onwards.
The Corporate Plan can be found on the WSR PLC website www.west-someset-railway.co.uk
FOR COMMENT ON THIS RELEASE CONTACT: WSR General Manager Paul Conibeare via 01643 700388 or paul.gm@wsrail.net
International
Africa
Rift Valley Railways capital investment plans.(Railway Gazette).
China
Cost of High Speed Rail in China One Third Lower than in Other Countries.(FINANCIAL).
France
Sénat approves French railway reforms - Railway Gazette
Bombardier Wins the 2014 SNCF Trophy for Best Manufacturer and Site
July 11, 2014
Crespin Transportation, Press Release
- Bombardier’s Crespin site in France reaches unprecedented quality delivery levels, especially for the Francilien
- The Francilien fleet is currently the best performing fleet in Ile de France
Bombardier succeeded in delivering three trains per month, with an unprecedented level of quality for the Crespin site, even better than for the emblematic AGC contract, with a record of less than 30 reworks per train.
Indian Railways budget makes the case for change.(Railway Gazette).
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High speed rail coaches to be rolled out in Sept end.(IndiaTVNews).
French firms evince keen interest in (India) bullet train project.(Livemint).
USA
www.progressiverailroading.com.
Other Railway Press
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www.railway-technology.com
Bombardier unveils new bogie technical centre in Germany
Rail technology provider Bombardier has unveiled its new bogie technical centre in Siegen, Germany.
Wiener Linien completes EcoTram testing in Vienna
Austrian tram operator Wiener Linien has finishing testing Siemens' ultra low-floor EcoTram in Vienna, as part of the product's research project.
Crossrail's new stations in central London and Docklands half complete
Construction of Crossrail's new stations in London has hit the halfway mark with approximately three miles of platforms and station tunnels built under the city.
Colas Rail and Morgan Sindall joint venture to refurbish Paddington station
A joint venture between Colas Rail and Morgan Sindall has been contracted by UK Network Rail to refurbish the roof of London's Paddington station in a £20m project.
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