Latest news – Page 30
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NewsAutomated wheel inspection robot aims to reduce time and cost
GERMANY: Non-destructive test company Waygate Technologies has launched a fully automated ultrasonic wheelset testing system.
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Metro Report InternationalUrban transport industry news round-up
This week’s round-up of news from the urban transport sector.
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Rail Business UKPioneering tunnel strengthening technique could reduce costs
UK: Infrastructure manager Network Rail says a strengthening and waterproofing process used on the 175-year old Blackheath Tunnel in southeast London is believed to be ‘the first of its kind in the UK and potentially the world’.
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NewsConstruction of Tanzania – Burundi railway launched to strengthen friendship, co-operation and solidarity
AFRICA: Construction of a railway from Uvinza in Tanzania to Musongati in Burundi has been officially launched by President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye and Tranzania’s Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa.
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NewsVirgin sets out details of plans to launch Channel Tunnel train services in 2030
EUROPE: Virgin has set out details of its plans to launch high speed train services through the Channel Tunnel, and says it is ready to confirm an order for Alstom trainsets which would enable the start of services from London to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam during 2030.
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NewsAustralia to adopt ETCS for interoperable rail network
AUSTRALIA: National, state and territory transport ministers have backed the adoption of ETCS for national interoperability, as well as plans to streamline rolling stock approvals and enable the Rail Industry Safety & Standards Board to lead the setting of technical standards.
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Metro Report InternationalHawaiian blessing launches construction of Honolulu metro third phase
USA: A traditional Hawaiian blessing officially marked the start of construction of the next section of the Honolulu Skyline automated light metro.
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Rail Business UKLow-carbon track renewals trial project cuts emissions by 42%
UK: A ‘pioneering’ approach to rail project delivery by the South Rail Systems Alliance achieved a 42% reduction in carbon emissions during a two-week possession at Stoke Gifford near Bristol.
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NewsRomanian Traxx electric locomotive on test
ROMANIA: The first of 16 Alstom Traxx Universal locomotives ordered by national railway reform authority ARF is undergoing dynamic testing at the Făurei test centre.
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NewsNew Deutsche Bahn CEO sought as Lutz to finish term early
GERMANY: The search is underway for a new Deutsche Bahn Chief Executive, after federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder announced that incumbent Richard Lutz will finish his term early.
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Rail Business UKGreater Anglia adds ability to book passenger assistance when buying a ticket
UK: Greater Anglia says it is the first train operating company to introduce a streamlined booking process enabling disabled and older passengers to pre-book assistance at the same time as buying tickets on the Greater Anglia website.
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NewsTrenord targets Chinese tourists with WeChat account
ITALY: Lombardia regional passenger train operator Trenord has launched an account on the WeChat social media and messaging app which is popular with Chinese visitors.
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Rail Business UKUK light rail safety body moves towards greater independence
UK: The Light Rail Safety & Standards Board is undertaking reforms designed to provide it with greater independence and stronger sector participation.
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In depthFirenze: Low-vibration trackform protects historic urban core
Pandrol has deployed its latest low-vibration trackform and floating sleeper mats on two extensions of the light rail network in the historic centre of Firenze. The company’s Technology Manager for Sustainable Resilient Systems Ernesto San Vicente explains how the challenges of the deployment were overcome.
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In depthTaiwan: Kaohsiung operator extends its portfolio
Tasked with building and operating the city’s first two metro lines, Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corp has since expanded its revenue base with a project management subsidiary and by issuing merchandise in honour of a popular staff member, as KRTC President Ya-Chou Wang explains to Benjámin Zelki.
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Metro Report InternationalTram proposed to link Brescia with Lake Garda
ITALY: Pre-feasibility studies have been presented for a 22 km light rail line to link Brescia with its hinterland to the northeast, including Lake Garda.
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NewsBucurești to Bulgaria railway modernisation contract awarded
ROMANIA: Infrastructure manager CFR SA has awarded the Asocierea RailWorks consortium of Arcada and Alstom a €450m contract to modernise the line from București to the Bulgarian border.
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NewsFrauscher begins construction of Indian factory to support international growth
INDIA: Train detection and lineside equipment control system manufacturer Frauscher Sensortechnik launches construction of a factory in Mysore with a groundbreaking, blessing and tree planting ceremony.
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NewsHacon rolls out the next generation of the HAFAS NextGen journey planning app
INTERNATIONAL: Siemens Mobility subsidiary Hacon has begun rolling out the latest generation of its HAFAS journey planning app.