50 years ago Japan pioneered Shinkansen..a new trunk line...and the term became synonymous with high speed trains. It has taken nearly that long for other countries to catch on to the idea... and some are still in two minds about whether to go ahead with projects....
Now Japan pioneers maglev technology, having started work on a line (the Chuo line) this week...
How long will it take for this idea to catch on? And will this render conventional high speed train technology obsolete???? We shall have to wait and see..
Elsewhere, the south west of England (well, all right..Dawlish!!) could benefit from a £7billion rail plan. We shall have to wait and see...
No need to wait and see for the Manchester Metrolink extension...
ORR reports that complaints are up......
US HSR enthuses over Californian High Speed Rail.....
...and more...
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UK
PM says £7bn South West rail plan will be "taken forward"(Western Morning News)
CCTV issued after woman sexually assaulted on Essex train.(EADT24)
Glasgow Subway users face years of disruption during £17m tunnel repairs.(herald scotland)
Northampton railway station: Behind the scenes view ahead of opening.(BBC News)
Christmas train times: Get out of London before 9pm on Christmas Eve or face rail chaos, passengers warned .(London Evening Standard)
Network Rail
Pictures: Finishing touches to new platforms at London Bridge, ready for the New Year
The finishing touches are being made to a pair of new platforms at London Bridge rail station, ready for their introduction after Christmas.
When complete, in 2018, the station will have been totally rebuilt as part of the £6.5bn Thameslink Programme.
Major changes to train services at London Bridge start this Saturday (December 20).
Passengers are urged to check before they travel over Christmas and the New Year either with their operator or at www.thameslinkprogramme.co.uk
20 December 2014 to 4 January 2015
No Southern or Thameslink trains will stop at London Bridge
There will also be changes to other services, including Southern and Gatwick
Express services to Victoria and London Overground and Underground
22 to 24 December
During the morning peak (7.54am – 9.01am) trains to Charing Cross will not call at London Bridge
5 January 2015 to 2018
No Bedford to Brighton cross-London Thameslink trains will call at London Bridge station
A reduced service will run between Brighton and London Bridge in the off-peak and a very limited service will run in the peak
12 January 2015 to August 2016
Some Southeastern trains to Charing Cross will not stop at London Bridge for 20 months
Some Southeastern stations will have all trains diverted to Cannon Street, with no trains calling at Charing Cross or Waterloo East
During this time, National Rail tickets to and from London terminals issued by Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern and SouthWest trains will be accepted at selected Underground stations in South London without extra charge.
For more information please visit ThameslinkProgramme.co.uk or your train operator’s website:
Southeastern - www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Thameslink - www.thameslinkrailway.com
Southern - www.southernrailway.com
Major changes to train services at London Bridge start this Saturday (December 20).
Passengers are urged to check before they travel over Christmas and the New Year either with their operator or at www.thameslinkprogramme.co.uk
- London Bridge Underground station is not affected by the work.
Notes:
Details of service changesFrom 20 December and throughout next year journeys to or from London will change as our work to improve the railway continues. These changes include:20 December 2014 to 4 January 2015
No Southern or Thameslink trains will stop at London Bridge
There will also be changes to other services, including Southern and Gatwick
Express services to Victoria and London Overground and Underground
22 to 24 December
During the morning peak (7.54am – 9.01am) trains to Charing Cross will not call at London Bridge
5 January 2015 to 2018
No Bedford to Brighton cross-London Thameslink trains will call at London Bridge station
A reduced service will run between Brighton and London Bridge in the off-peak and a very limited service will run in the peak
12 January 2015 to August 2016
Some Southeastern trains to Charing Cross will not stop at London Bridge for 20 months
Some Southeastern stations will have all trains diverted to Cannon Street, with no trains calling at Charing Cross or Waterloo East
During this time, National Rail tickets to and from London terminals issued by Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern and SouthWest trains will be accepted at selected Underground stations in South London without extra charge.
For more information please visit ThameslinkProgramme.co.uk or your train operator’s website:
Southeastern - www.southeasternrailway.co.uk
Thameslink - www.thameslinkrailway.com
Southern - www.southernrailway.com
Finishing touches put to the new platforms (10 and 11) at London Bridge
Pictures Courtesy Network Rail
Office of Rail Regulation(ORR)
Latest quarterly data shows rail complaints on the rise
The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has today published latest data on rail passenger complaints which shows a 5.8% increase in the rate of complaints compared to the same quarter last year.The 'Passenger Rail Service Satisfaction' statistical release contains information on complaints from passengers on various aspects of rail services up to September 2014. Latest quarterly figures from 1 July to 30 September 2014 (2014-15 Q2) show:
- There were 27.6 complaints per 100,000 train journeys in 2014-15 Q2 compared with 26.1 in the same quarter last year – an increase of 5.8%.
- Train service performance, which includes punctuality, was the leading cause of complaint in Q2 making 30.7% of all complaints received by TOCs.
- Train quality complaints make up the second largest share of complaints in Q2 at 18.4% of all complaints received by TOCs – an increase of 3.1 percentage points compared with Q2 last year.
- Eleven train operators reported a rise in complaints per 100,000 passenger journeys, while seven train operators experienced a fall in the number of complaints per 100,000 passenger journeys.
- The most popular category of contact methods was email/webform – 15 out of the 18 train operators received over 50% of their complaints via this method.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
17 December 2014
New line opens through Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop
Crossrail time lapse: Custom House bridge installationNew line opens through Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop
Metrolink services are now running through the busy city centre
Deansgate-Castlefield stop on a brand new section of line after the new island
platform fully opened to passengers today.
It marks a key stage in the transformation of the busy stop, which is being completely renewed as part of a major programme of works to expand the tram network through the city centre.
Trams now run into the city centre and beyond on the new line on the Manchester Central side of the large island platform, meaning that work can start on an overhaul of the old outbound platform.
When the expanded stop is completed, the new additional tram line will give much greater service flexibility by allowing trams to turn back in both directions. Passengers will also benefit from more space and a modern sheltered waiting area on new island platform, which is around seven metres wide.
The existing set of steps will reopen next month at the First Street end of the stop, returning direct access to the bars at this end of the old railway arches. Work is also well under way to install new steps and a lift at the Deansgate-Castlefield end of the stop, where there will be a planted “living” wall.
Work on the stop is due to complete next summer, with special sedum panels laid between the tracks to give a ‘green’ effect and complement the living wall.
Councillor Andrew Fender, Chair of the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee, said: “The new stop is looking really impressive and it’s clear just what a great new facility passengers will enjoy when the transformation is completed.
“Deansgate-Castlefield is one of the most popular stops on the network and soon it will be one of the greenest, with a great new look.
“This is a fast expanding area of the city with the new HOME art, theatre and cinema development soon to open at First Street, and Metrolink will be ready to cater for the extra demand we will no doubt see for travel at this stop.
“With three tram lines now going through the stop, we’ll ultimately see much more frequent, reliable services running through the city, with a turn-back offering greater operational flexibility that will greatly benefit passengers. It is essential that this capability is installed before the major works at St Peter’s Square get under way next summer.
“I’m now looking forward to seeing the dated Exhibition footbridge to the railway station completely modernised so it can offer a first class direct link for Metrolink and rail passengers.”
When the First Street steps reopen in January, work will start on modernising the Exhibition footbridge linking the Metrolink stop with Deansgate Railway Station, with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The closure of the exhibition footbridge will mean access from the Metrolink stop to the railway station will be via the new First Street steps only. Alternative step-free access arrangements will be publicised nearer the time. There will continue to be step-free access to the railway station at road level.
The next stage of city centre tram stop works follows this summer, when work begins on a new four platform stop at St Peter’s Square for the Metrolink Second City Crossing (2CC).
2CC, due 2017, will increase capacity and resilience in the Metrolink system, delivering a flexible and dynamic network that will allow additional and more frequent services to run to meet ever-growing demand.
It will begin in Lower Mosley Street and run through St Peter’s Square, turn down Princess Street and head along Cross Street and Corporation Street before re-joining the existing Metrolink line at the expanded Victoria Metrolink stop.
The first 2CC tracks have been laid on the section of the new line between Manchester Victoria and Exchange Square which, thanks to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant, is being fast-tracked and could be operational by next winter.
For more information on the Second City Crossing programme, visit www.transformationinformation.co.uk or contact the Future Metrolink team by calling 0161 244 1555
0161 244 1555 (during office
hours) or emailing future.metrolink@tfgm.com.
Crossrail
It marks a key stage in the transformation of the busy stop, which is being completely renewed as part of a major programme of works to expand the tram network through the city centre.
Trams now run into the city centre and beyond on the new line on the Manchester Central side of the large island platform, meaning that work can start on an overhaul of the old outbound platform.
When the expanded stop is completed, the new additional tram line will give much greater service flexibility by allowing trams to turn back in both directions. Passengers will also benefit from more space and a modern sheltered waiting area on new island platform, which is around seven metres wide.
The existing set of steps will reopen next month at the First Street end of the stop, returning direct access to the bars at this end of the old railway arches. Work is also well under way to install new steps and a lift at the Deansgate-Castlefield end of the stop, where there will be a planted “living” wall.
Work on the stop is due to complete next summer, with special sedum panels laid between the tracks to give a ‘green’ effect and complement the living wall.
Councillor Andrew Fender, Chair of the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee, said: “The new stop is looking really impressive and it’s clear just what a great new facility passengers will enjoy when the transformation is completed.
“Deansgate-Castlefield is one of the most popular stops on the network and soon it will be one of the greenest, with a great new look.
“This is a fast expanding area of the city with the new HOME art, theatre and cinema development soon to open at First Street, and Metrolink will be ready to cater for the extra demand we will no doubt see for travel at this stop.
“With three tram lines now going through the stop, we’ll ultimately see much more frequent, reliable services running through the city, with a turn-back offering greater operational flexibility that will greatly benefit passengers. It is essential that this capability is installed before the major works at St Peter’s Square get under way next summer.
“I’m now looking forward to seeing the dated Exhibition footbridge to the railway station completely modernised so it can offer a first class direct link for Metrolink and rail passengers.”
When the First Street steps reopen in January, work will start on modernising the Exhibition footbridge linking the Metrolink stop with Deansgate Railway Station, with funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
The closure of the exhibition footbridge will mean access from the Metrolink stop to the railway station will be via the new First Street steps only. Alternative step-free access arrangements will be publicised nearer the time. There will continue to be step-free access to the railway station at road level.
The next stage of city centre tram stop works follows this summer, when work begins on a new four platform stop at St Peter’s Square for the Metrolink Second City Crossing (2CC).
2CC, due 2017, will increase capacity and resilience in the Metrolink system, delivering a flexible and dynamic network that will allow additional and more frequent services to run to meet ever-growing demand.
It will begin in Lower Mosley Street and run through St Peter’s Square, turn down Princess Street and head along Cross Street and Corporation Street before re-joining the existing Metrolink line at the expanded Victoria Metrolink stop.
The first 2CC tracks have been laid on the section of the new line between Manchester Victoria and Exchange Square which, thanks to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant, is being fast-tracked and could be operational by next winter.
For more information on the Second City Crossing programme, visit www.transformationinformation.co.uk or contact the Future Metrolink team by calling 0161 244 1555
Crossrail
(Crossrail Project on YouTube)
A 34 metre long bridge has been installed as part of the construction of a new Crossrail station at Custom House, linking the station with ExCeL London.
The new structure was lifted into place over the weekend in three sections by two huge cranes with a combined weight of nearly a thousand tonnes. The bridge was fabricated in Dublin, painted in Widnes, Cheshire and then transported to the Custom House site in London under police escort.
The construction of the new station is almost half complete. Large sections of the station have been manufactured in Laing O’Rourke’s Explore Industrial Park in Steetley, near Sheffield, and then transported more than 130 miles to east London and assembled on site. This process ensures safer construction and saves time, with disruption to residents, existing rail services and the nearby ExCeL London conference centre minimised as far as possible.
Mujahid Khalid, Project Manager for Custom House said: “Installing this huge bridge was a vital part of our construction programme here at Custom House. The new station is rapidly taking shape - we expect the outline structure to be completed by the beginning of next year, after which the process of fitting out the station will begin in earnest.”
With Crossrail, the journey between Custom House and Bond Street will be around 10 minutes quicker and passengers travelling to and from Heathrow will be able to reduce their journeys by more than 30 minutes. When it opens in 2018, Custom House station will be will be run by Transport for London as part of London’s integrated transport network.
International
Japan
Work on maglev railway starts.(NHK World News)
Work starts on Chuo maglev - Railway Gazette
Russia
Russian Railways.
A heavy train consisting of 105 wagons departed from Limbei Station on Sverdlovsk Railways on 1 December and arrived at Luzhskaya station on 5 December 2014.
The experimental train followed a specially designed timetable and route from the Urals to the Baltic Sea at an average speed of 900 route kilometres per day.
On the day the train arrived, 5 December, a new record of 3,506 wagons was set for the daily unloading volume at Luzhskaya station. This is currently the maximum volume of work possible as the station undergoes reconstruction.
The record unloading was made possible by introducing innovative elements into the organisation of heavy traffic, as well as the coordinated work of the team at the Luzhskaya railway hub.
In order to develop promising transportation volumes, including hydrocarbon cargoes from the Surgut region in north Russia, the Company has identified the main principles in organising the transportation process. This involves above all routes for heavy oil tankers to the ports of the North-West Basin without having to remarshal the trains en route.
It is planned to provide these services on a regular basis by exploiting the potential of the new 2ES10 Granite electric train with three sections, which is being introduced for permanent operations.
"The regular unloading of wagons arriving at the ports will form a seamless link and play an integral role in the success of this project," said Vladimir Yakunin during a conference call at Russian Railways on 5 December 2014.
Serbia
China to build high-speed train link between Serbia, Hungary (Press TV)
Turkey
Turkey unveils new high speed train to Anatolia (Aquila Style)
High-speed train route between Istanbul to Konya opens (Daily Sabah)
USA
US HSR
www.progressiverailroading.com.
Canada introduces new crossing, rail safety regulations
Senate passes bill that would extend short-line tax credit through 2014
Gov. Cuomo announces nearly $18 million for New York rail projects
STB extends oversight of CN/EJ&E merger another two years
NJ Transit wraps up Red Bank Station restoration project
Amtrak, Maryland improve communication at Washington Union Station
Six unions team up to tackle national agreement negotiations; BLET members ratify CSX pact
Rail supplier news from Alstom, Tracksure, L.B. Foster, Nomad Digital, Gates Group, Remprex, Sasser and Parsons Brinckerhoff (Dec. 18)
Other Railway Press
Eurotunnel Group
New all-time record: 36,285 Trucks transported on
To manage this level of traffic required the commitment of all of the 2,500 staff. The 15 Truck Shuttles operated by Eurotunnel maintained a high frequency that reached one departure every ten minutes in each direction. With operations running 24/7 and 365 days a year, Eurotunnel’s Shuttles are the fastest way to cross the Channel, with a high departure frequency and a crossing time of just 35 minutes.
The Eurotunnel Truck Shuttle service also provides for the security of road hauliers. Trucks are controlled at the Coquelles terminal before loading and, due to the state of the art equipment employed drivers can ensure that their cargo conforms to the border control regulations laid down by the two states. This is an additional service offered by Eurotunnel to its customers for free. Eurotunnel has always invested its own, private resources to manage the growth in the flows of millions of vehicles which cross via the Tunnel each year, to ensure that safety, comfort and ease of use combine to provide the optimal service for its customers.
Late Night Services to get you home this party season
The new structure was lifted into place over the weekend in three sections by two huge cranes with a combined weight of nearly a thousand tonnes. The bridge was fabricated in Dublin, painted in Widnes, Cheshire and then transported to the Custom House site in London under police escort.
The construction of the new station is almost half complete. Large sections of the station have been manufactured in Laing O’Rourke’s Explore Industrial Park in Steetley, near Sheffield, and then transported more than 130 miles to east London and assembled on site. This process ensures safer construction and saves time, with disruption to residents, existing rail services and the nearby ExCeL London conference centre minimised as far as possible.
Mujahid Khalid, Project Manager for Custom House said: “Installing this huge bridge was a vital part of our construction programme here at Custom House. The new station is rapidly taking shape - we expect the outline structure to be completed by the beginning of next year, after which the process of fitting out the station will begin in earnest.”
With Crossrail, the journey between Custom House and Bond Street will be around 10 minutes quicker and passengers travelling to and from Heathrow will be able to reduce their journeys by more than 30 minutes. When it opens in 2018, Custom House station will be will be run by Transport for London as part of London’s integrated transport network.
International
Japan
Work on maglev railway starts.(NHK World News)
Work starts on Chuo maglev - Railway Gazette
Russia
Russian Railways.
Experimental train weighing 9,000 tons and carrying gas condensate arrives at Luzhskaya station on October Railways
The experimental train followed a specially designed timetable and route from the Urals to the Baltic Sea at an average speed of 900 route kilometres per day.
On the day the train arrived, 5 December, a new record of 3,506 wagons was set for the daily unloading volume at Luzhskaya station. This is currently the maximum volume of work possible as the station undergoes reconstruction.
The record unloading was made possible by introducing innovative elements into the organisation of heavy traffic, as well as the coordinated work of the team at the Luzhskaya railway hub.
In order to develop promising transportation volumes, including hydrocarbon cargoes from the Surgut region in north Russia, the Company has identified the main principles in organising the transportation process. This involves above all routes for heavy oil tankers to the ports of the North-West Basin without having to remarshal the trains en route.
It is planned to provide these services on a regular basis by exploiting the potential of the new 2ES10 Granite electric train with three sections, which is being introduced for permanent operations.
"The regular unloading of wagons arriving at the ports will form a seamless link and play an integral role in the success of this project," said Vladimir Yakunin during a conference call at Russian Railways on 5 December 2014.
Serbia
China to build high-speed train link between Serbia, Hungary (Press TV)
Turkey
Turkey unveils new high speed train to Anatolia (Aquila Style)
High-speed train route between Istanbul to Konya opens (Daily Sabah)
US HSR
2015 will be remembered as...
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$1.2 BILLION BID WINS NEXT CONSTRUCTION
CA HSR Construction Bid #2 Revealed
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has identified Dragados/Flatiron/Shimmick as the apparent best value team for the design-build contract for Construction Package 2-3 (CP 2-3), the next 65 mile segment from Fresno to North of Bakersfield.The Authority has estimated the cost of CP 2-3 to be between $1.5 billion to $2 billion. The Authority determined that Dragados/Flatiron/Shimmick, who bid $1.2 billion, was the "apparent best value." The ranking and scores for all three proposals are attached. CP 2-3 represents the continuation of construction of the high-speed rail program to the south. CP 2-3 will extend in excess of 65 miles from the terminus of Construction Package 1 at East American Avenue in Fresno to one mile north of the Kern-Tulare County line. CP 2-3 includes approximately 36 grade separations in the counties of Fresno, Tulare and Kings, including viaducts, underpasses and overpasses. "Today is a significant milestone as we continue building the nation's first high-speed rail system," said Authority CEO Jeff Morales. "The proposals underscore the value of world class competition and the design-build approach to deliver high-speed rail in California." The Authority will continue to work through the ongoing procurement process and a contract will be presented to the Authority's Board of Directors in the coming weeks. For more information on the procurement process for the design-build contract, please visit this CAHSRA information page. |
www.progressiverailroading.com.
Other Railway Press
Eurotunnel Group
New all-time record: 36,285 Trucks transported on
Eurotunnel Shuttles in one week
Eurotunnel, the world’s leading rolling motorway, transporting 1.5 million trucks each year, broke another record last week. From Monday 8 until Sunday 14 December 2014, a total of 36,285 trucks were carried between Folkestone, Kent and Coquelles, France, in both directions. This is the most sustained level of traffic ever seen in one week since the inauguration of Channel Tunnel services in 1994. To manage this level of traffic required the commitment of all of the 2,500 staff. The 15 Truck Shuttles operated by Eurotunnel maintained a high frequency that reached one departure every ten minutes in each direction. With operations running 24/7 and 365 days a year, Eurotunnel’s Shuttles are the fastest way to cross the Channel, with a high departure frequency and a crossing time of just 35 minutes.
The Eurotunnel Truck Shuttle service also provides for the security of road hauliers. Trucks are controlled at the Coquelles terminal before loading and, due to the state of the art equipment employed drivers can ensure that their cargo conforms to the border control regulations laid down by the two states. This is an additional service offered by Eurotunnel to its customers for free. Eurotunnel has always invested its own, private resources to manage the growth in the flows of millions of vehicles which cross via the Tunnel each year, to ensure that safety, comfort and ease of use combine to provide the optimal service for its customers.
Sydney's $2.1bn light rail contract awarded to ALTRAC Light Rail
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Transport has awarded the $2.1bn CBD and South East Light Rail line to the ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, formerly named as Connecting Sydney.
Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Transport has awarded the $2.1bn CBD and South East Light Rail line to the ALTRAC Light Rail consortium, formerly named as Connecting Sydney.
UK's PAC reports DfT's new train contracts left 'taxpayers bearing all the risk'
The UK Department for Transport's (DfT) decision to purchase two fleets of trains worth £10.5bn has left 'taxpayers bearing all the risk', according to a report by the Public Accounts Committee.
The UK Department for Transport's (DfT) decision to purchase two fleets of trains worth £10.5bn has left 'taxpayers bearing all the risk', according to a report by the Public Accounts Committee.
Wisconsin finalises rail line purchase from Union Pacific Railroad
The US state of Wisconsin has finalised the purchase of a 70-mile segment of rail line between Madison to Reedsburg and Madison to Cottage Grove from the Union Pacific Railroad (UP).
The US state of Wisconsin has finalised the purchase of a 70-mile segment of rail line between Madison to Reedsburg and Madison to Cottage Grove from the Union Pacific Railroad (UP).
Poland's PKP Intercity launches first Alstom Pendolino train
Polish national rail operator PKP Intercity has launched the first Alstom's Pendolino train to be operated on the lines connecting the country's major cities.
Polish national rail operator PKP Intercity has launched the first Alstom's Pendolino train to be operated on the lines connecting the country's major cities.
Late Night Services to get you home this party season
Late night Friday 19th, Saturday 20th December
00.30 & 01.30 from Pearse serving all stations to Howth
00.30 & 01.30 from Connolly serving all stations to Bray
00.20 & 01.50 from Pearse serving all stations to Maynooth
00.20 & 01.50 from Pearse serving all stations to Maynooth
00.40 & 01.40 from Pearse serving Tara St, Connolly, and all stations from Howth Junction to Dundalk
Late night New Year's Eve Wednesday 31st December
01.30 & 02.30 from Pearse serving all stations to Howth
01.30 & 02.30 from Connolly serving all stations to Greystones
01.40 & 02.40 from Pearse serving Tara St, Connolly, and all stations from Howth Junction to Dundalk
01.20 & 02.50 from Pearse serving all stations to Maynooth
Deploying TETRA for Rail Signalling and Transport Communications
Discover how to integrate different applications and networks to create a unified network and cut costs.
Amanda Esteban from Teltronic was a speaker at last year's MetroRail in London and in her presentation covers the following topics:
- Railway operators challenges - Voice and Data Communications - Current Communication Networks - Mission Critical Network: Voice Services - Mission Critical Network: Data Services - Key aspects for TETRA system design - Vital Network: Signalling data communications - Non-Critical Network: Real-time Video Surveillance - Non-Critical Network: Internet for passengers - Non-Critical Network: Off-line services - Communication Networks Evolution - Examples of Transport Cases
Think Railways
Slovenia: New Transport Development Strategy until 2030, list of railway projects [Log in/Subscribe for free to view infomation]
The Slovenian Ministry of Infrastructure has launched a Transport Development Strategy until 2030, subject to public consultation until end of January 2015. The measures listed in the strategy were proposed for co-financing by the cohesion fund (investments in railway infrastructure, missing highway sections, investments in port infrastructure, projects promoting sustainable mobility). More
EU to finance study on developing better rail connection between Slovenia and Austria
The EU’s TEN-T Programme will co-fund with over EUR 550,000 a study on developing the railway connection between Maribor, Slovenia’s second largest city, and Šentilj near the Austrian border. The project will help facilitate passenger and freight transport between both countries. More
Softronic and LAC Holding to build locomotive plant in Hungary
Romanian locomotive manufacturer Softronic and Hungarian company LAC Holding have signed a letter of intent to build a locomotive plant in Hungary. The new facility will be built by the end of next year, and will begin production in 2016. In a first phase, various parts and electronic components will supplied by Softronic and integrated in Hungary. During the first year, the plant will produce two to three locomotives, then the annual production will increase to over 10 units. The price for one unit is estimated at USD 2.5-3 million. More
Vossloh Kiepe to deliver 36 HVAC sets to PESA Bydgoszcz
For the first time the Polish rolling stock vehicle manufacturer PESA SA (Pojazdy Szynowe PESA Bydgoszcz SA) has placed an order for 36 HVAC sets with the Vienna subsidiary of the Düsseldorf traction specialist Vossloh Kiepe. PESA chose Vossloh Kiepe as its new supplier of HVAC sets in October 2014. More
Croatian Koncar – Elektricna Vozila is looking for strategic partners
Croatian Prime Minister Zoran Milanovic, accompanied by representatives of HZ Putnicki, has visited the rolling stock manufacturing plant of Koncar – Elektricna Vozila. In January 2011, the Croatian company was awarded a HRK 1.63 billion (EUR 213 million) contract to supply a total of 44 diesel and electric multiple-units. More
Alstom’s Pendolino fleet enters commercial service on the Polish network
Alstom’s Pendolino, the first high-speed train to operate in Poland, entered in service on Sunday. This inauguration opens a new era for railway travels in Poland, offering passengers enhanced comfort, safety, new standards and shorter travel time between the northern and the southern parts of the country. More
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