Ticketing issues ...ORR launches consultation on Code of Practice on ticket information....and one million contactless journeys have already been made since this method was introduced across London.
In Paris, Le Petite Ceinture,..a 19 miles disused railway (a sort of railway M25!) is at the centre of opposing views as to its future use....property or wildlife..??
But in France, you will be able to travel from Marseille to Milan via Thello..
Union Pacific has a couple of advertisements "By The Numbers" under the theme "Building America", extolling its contribution to the USA.
The US HSR campaign would rather like it all to be a lot faster please!!
InnoTrans 2014 ends today (for the trade.).. and Siemens two press releases feature a couple of their rail vehicles (for San Francisco and London's Thameslink....)...
For more details...click on the links....
Headlines
UK
Over one million contactless journeys since new way to pay launched on transport across London(European Railway Review)
24-hour tube service in London: will you miss the night bus?(The Guardian)
Rail work bringing disruption to drivers.(Spalding Guardian)
Northampton’s new railway station delayed by a month.(Northampton Chronicle & Echo)
Office of Rail Regulation (ORR)
Regulator launches consultation on Code of Practice on ticket information
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) is seeking views from retailers of train tickets and passenger and consumer groups to help inform the development of a Code of Practice on ticket information.The Code, which will be in place by early 2015, will provide clarity on what information passengers need to buy and use tickets, including information on the different types of fares, any restrictions that apply, and key terms and conditions, such as compensation and refund rights.
ORR wants to ensure that passengers are provided with the information they need to get the most appropriate ticket for their journey and travel with confidence.
To know more about participating in the consultation, visit: http://orr.gov.uk/
International
France
Thello to launch Marseille – Milano service - Railway Gazette
The Petite Ceinture: the battle over Paris's abandoned railway.(The Guardian)
India
Rail officials take off for hometowns, hill station under garb of cleanliness drive.(Times of India)
Konkan railway to start ‘advance current tickets’.(The Hindu)
Konkan Railway Photo.
Korea
KTX: high-speed trains for the next decade.(IRJ)
Russia
Company Head: Russian Railways Discussing High-Speed Rail Network With China, EU(RIA NOVISTI)
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh monorail contract awarded - Railway Gazette
USA
Union Pacific By The Numbers, Episode 1
Cool facts demonstrating the magnitude of what Union Pacific does in the transportation industry and in the communities we serve.
Union Pacific By The Numbers, Episode 2
Watch and see how Union Pacific contributes to the nation's economy while supporting our safety and green initiatives. As North America's premier railroad, we value the contribution of our 47,000+ employees and the part they play in "Building America"!
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Record intermodal paces U.S. freight gains.(Railway Age)
US HSR
High Speed Rail is Coming to California!
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InnoTrans International Transport Trade Fair
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 International Rail Exhibition Ends Today
USHSR members participated in InnoTrans - the world's largest trade fair focused on the rail transport industry. It is held every two years at the Messe Berlin exhibition center, which has outdoor standard gauge railway sidings used to exhibit railway vehicles. The weekend after the trade show the public tours the rolling stock on display.
The international transport exhibition is one of the major trade fairs in Germany that exhibits rail transport technologies, products and vehicles. The event brings together leading manufacturers, engineers, scientists, geologists, researchers, consultants and other industry professionals from around the world. InnoTrans is an international platform for buyers and sellers of passenger and freight transport technology. This event has developed into an established exhibition focusing on railway technology showcasing a complete range of rail vehicles. On display is a range of passenger and freight transport firms, energy supply systems and illumination, public transport, vehicle maintenance etc. Other key InnoTrans features include railway infrastructure, interiors, and tunnel construction. More info |
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Rail-volution Conference Held in Minneapolis
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 Rail and TOD Conference Held This Week
USHSR participated in Rail~Volution - the annual conference that brings together people working to build livable communities with transit. Rail~Volution is a movement, a network, and an event.
Rail~Volution brings together citizen activists, developers, transit operators, non profit and business leaders, planners, local elected officials and government officials to share expertise and practical lessons. Rail~Volution is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization that is the intersection of transit, livable communities and transit-oriented development. Rail~Volution started in 1989 as a series of outreach and advocacy events geared towards developing real advocates for the Portland metropolitan region's MAX Light Rail System. At the conference in 1994, Congressman Earl Blumenauer (District 3, Oregon) announced that in 1995, Rail~Volution would become a national conference. More info |
Private Sector Investment Interest in CA HSR!
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Letters of Interest Pour in for California High Speed Rail Project
The California High Speed Rail Authority has received letters of investment interest from 9 international firms expressing interest in getting involved in the new rail project. The firms include ACS, AECOM, Sener, Vinci Concessions, Siemens, Railgrup, Sacyr, Acciona, and Astaldi. Click to view letters
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Get Involved in California High Speed Rail...
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www.progressiverailroading.com
BTS Releases Passenger Travel Facts and Figures 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014 - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released Passenger Travel Facts and Figures 2014, a snapshot of the characteristics and trends of personal travel in the United States; the network over which passenger travel takes place; and the related economic, safety, and environmental implications. The 77-page report summarizes the basic demographic and economic characteristics of the United States that contribute to the demand for passenger travel; examines travel patterns by trip purpose, transportation mode, and household characteristics; provides a picture of the passenger transportation system in 2005 and 2011 and summarizes movement on the system by transportation mode and congestion impacts; discusses the economic characteristics of passenger travel and tourism and discusses the safety, energy, and environmental impacts of passenger travel. It is intended as a companion to Freight Facts and Figures, which is produced jointly by BTS and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Contact Dave Smallen: 202-366-5568.
Other Railway Press
Urban Transport Agenda - Essential Transport Intelligence.
Final piece of Crossrail cast
Ticket to ride, as Australia’s G:link opens
Quintiq software for Luxembourg trains
French firm Keolis wins Docklands Light Railway franchise
Siemens
Press Releases
San Francisco orders 175 light rail cars from Siemens
Berlin, 2014-Sep-19
- Largest Light Rail Vehicle contract ever awarded in the USA to Siemens
- Order worth USD 648 million
- Option for an additional 85 cars
In the picture: 3 Siemens-proposed designs, one of which will be chosen by the SFMTA following public input.
(Siemens Press Picture)
"This order marks a milestone for Siemens in the history of our U.S. business. With our rail vehicles made in the USA, we're already the leading provider and have delivered more than 1,300 streetcars and light rail cars in 17 cities across North America to date," said Jochen Eickholt, global head of Siemens Rail Systems.
San Francisco is considered to be one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the USA. The city is notable for its extensive public transportation network operated by the San Francisco Municipal Railway (Muni). Muni operates a wide variety of transport modes ranging from the city's famed cable cars and historic streetcars, to light rail trains and electric as well as hybrid buses.
The iconic California city is gearing up for a comprehensive modernization of its urban transport fleet and plans to provide energy-saving, modern light rail trains to transport the city's more than 700,000 daily weekday passengers. Siemens will deliver a newly-developed light rail car based on its Model S200 for the San Francisco order. The car is especially energy-efficient thanks to a light-weight drive system that recuperates braking energy, and an LED lighting system that uses up to 40 percent less electricity than standard neon lighting.
The light rail cars will be built according to the Buy America rules at the Siemens plant in Sacramento. Around 80 percent of the electricity used by the plant for manufacturing is generated by a two-megawatt photovoltaic installation on the building's roof. The solar units reduce the facility's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by around 1,470 tons a year.
World premiere: British Secretary of State launches state-of-the-art train to be used on Thameslink route
Berlin, 2014-Sep-23
The British Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, and Jochen Eickholt, CEO Siemens Rail Systems, alongside Cross London Trains and Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, today presented for the first time three completely assembled cars for the new Class 700 train, to be used as part of the Thameslink project, at Innotrans 2014.
Patrick McLoughlin, Secretary of State for Transport, said: "A world-class rail network needs world-class trains, and it is fantastic to see the spacious and energy-efficient new carriages that passengers will soon be able to use. As part of our long-term economic plan, we are investing record amounts in transforming the rail network, providing more seats, better connections and improved journeys. The Thameslink Programme is central to this. These trains will provide real benefits to passengers when they come into operation."
Jochen Eickholt, CEO Siemens Rail Systems Division, said: "Our project teams in Great Britain and in Germany have put their hearts and souls into developing the second platform generation for Great Britain. They have improved our Desiro product from the standpoint of engineering and production. The Thameslink trains will also benefit in particular from the competence gained in years of maintaining Desiro fleets in Great Britain and around the world. These trains are "designed to maintain". This will ensure that they will transport commuters in Greater London punctually, reliably and comfortably."The new electric Class 700 train will offer a much improved travel comfort for passengers and alongside the wider infrastructure work will boost capacity and reliability across one of Europe's busiest stretches of railway. The Class 700 trains are approximately 25% lighter than previous generations, and are up to 50% more energy efficient.
The first Class 700 will run on the Bedford to Brighton line in early 2016. By the end of 2018, the Class 700s will run with high frequency through central London every two-three minutes at the busiest times. This equates to 24 trains per hour in each direction through the central core.
Andy Pitt, Executive Chairman, Cross London Trains, said: "Cross London Trains is delighted to have financed these Class 700 trains and it is fantastic to see the state-of-the-art train showcased at such an industry leading event".
Charles Horton, Chief Executive Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway Limited (GTR), which operates Thameslink and Great Northern services, said: "The Class 700 will completely transform the travelling experience of our passengers, unlocking the potential of the Thameslink Programme to increase capacity and address the heavy crowding many experience on a daily basis. Acting as delivery agent for the Government, we will introduce this new fleet, with trains arriving first on Thameslink in 2016 and then on Great Northern a year later. When the two routes join in 2018 there will be fabulous new connections across the south east."
Class 700 train, to be used as part of the Thameslink project, at Innotrans 2014.
Siemens Press Picture
www.railway-technology.com.
Projects....
All Aboard Florida High-Speed Rail Project
All Aboard Florida is a 235-mile (378km) high-speed intercity passenger rail project being developed by Florida East Coast Industries (FECI) to connect Miami in South Florida with Orlando in Central Florida, US.
Crossrail Woolwich Station
Located in Greater London, UK, Woolwich Station is being built by Crossrail Limited (CRL) as part of the Crossrail rail project, which is jointly sponsored by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) and Transport for London (TfL).
North West Rail Link, Sydney
North West rail link is a proposed railway link / line in Sydney which would connect Epping, The Hills Centre and Rouse Hill. The rail link will reduce the congestion along the route.
Dalmarnock Station Redevelopment
Dalmarnock railway station is an intermediate station on the Argyle line and is just 4km southeast of Glasgow Central, the largest and the busiest station of Scotland.
Maryland Purple Line
The Maryland Purple Line is a proposed 16-mile (25.74km) light rail rapid transit line that will run east to west from Bethesda to New Carrollton, Maryland, US.
Industry News
Australia approves Adani's North Galilee Basin Rail project
India-based Adani Enterprises has received approval from the Australian Government for the North Galilee Basin Rail project (NGBR).
London to have night tube service in time for Rugby World Cup in 2015
The London Underground (LU) will start weekend night tube services in the UK city from 12 September 2015, coinciding with the Rugby World Cup.
Bombardier selects Nomad to install Wi-Fi service for Queensland Rail
Train manufacturer Bombardier has selected wireless services provider Nomad Digital to deploy a full end-to-end passenger Wi-Fi service in the southern hemisphere.
Parsons to undertake preliminary design of phase 2 East West Rail scheme in UK
Network Rail has awarded a £8m design contract to engineering consultant Parsons Brinckerhoff for the second phase of the East West Rail scheme in England.
future Rail
California's high-speed project continues at a rather pedestrian pace, with the most significant hurdle being the legal legitimacy and availability of funding. Between support from the Obama administration and opposition from Republicans, and in the light of rising costs and public apathy, what are the US flagship high-speed line's chances of success?
The new Indian Government is pushing ahead with a rail reform plan that's been in the making for decades. We find out whether the country could finally see the much-needed new networks being built. We also investigate the feasibility of China's - perhaps overly ambitious - plans to build international networks including a China-Russia-Canada-America line, and take a look at Japan's proposal to end America's high-speed woes with its maglev technology.
Moreover, we profile Bombardier's new Omneo trains which will be rolled out in France as Regio 2N, find out how new traffic control software developed in Scandinavia helps reduce delays by prioritising trains in real time, and round up opinions on the ongoing debate between politicians and London Underground about the closure of all staffed ticket offices on the network.
Read more here.
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