All Railway Gazette International articles in May 2023 – Page 9
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NewsCouchette coach refurbishment contract awarded
AUSTRIA: Austrian Federal Railways has awarded Škoda Group a contract to modernise six couchette cars for Nightjet overnight services, with an option for 28 more. Škoda said the modernised coaches would feature ‘comfortable’ beds, modern lighting and updated toilets as well as an accessible compartment. The ...
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In depthComment: Cost control must improve
Australia’s Inland Rail programme is the latest megaproject to face major cost control challenges, reflecting a wider problem for promoters of major infrastructure schemes. The case for developing railways is arguably more compelling than ever, but the industry must offer realistic proposals which can be put into practice cost-effectively, believes our Executive Editor Nick Kingsley.
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Metro Report InternationalSecond phase of Toshkent metro’s Circle Line opens
UZBEKISTAN: The second phase of the Toshkent metro’s Circle Line has been opened for revenue service. The 7·7 km extension from Qo’ylik (7-Bekat) to 12-Bekat in the Quruvchilar district south of the international airport adds a further five stations. Of these, only Paralimpiya Harakati has a ...
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Metro Report InternationalNew generation Flexity tram enters service in Brussels
BELGIUM: Brussels transport operator STIB has put the first of its ‘new generation’ Flexity trams into service on Route 51 between Midi and Stade with effect from April 26. The 100% low-floor Series 3200 vehicles are being supplied by Alstom under a €480m framework contract which ...
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NewsStudy finds batteries and hydrogen could replace diesel locos on heavy freight trains
AUSTRALIA: Batteries or a combination of batteries and hydrogen fuel cells could feasibly replace diesel traction on rail freight corridors across Australia, according to a study undertaken by the University of Queensland and operator Aurizon. Researchers analysised real-world data to assess the energy required to transport ...
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Rail Business UKGoole rolling stock component facility opened
UK: Siemens Mobility has opened a £7m components facility at its Goole site for the maintenance of train and tram parts including gearboxes, traction motors, fans and HVAC. The 4 000 m2 components facility was built by local contractor GMI to replace ...
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NewsRailcoop suspends freight operations
FRANCE: Open access operator Railcoop announced on April 25 that was suspending its freight operation on the 150 km north-south line between Toulouse-St-Jory and Capdenac.
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Metro Report InternationalCleveland light rail vehicle fleet renewal approved
USA: The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority board has approved the selection of Siemens Mobility for a contract to replace its light rail vehicle fleet. Fleet renewal will be a ‘historic moment in RTA’s history that will usher in a new era of mobility for rail ...
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Rail Business UKTimetable confirmation could be reduced from 12 to eight weeks ahead
UK: The Office of Rail & Road is seeking feedback on the impact on passengers and other users of potentially changing the deadline for Network Rail to confirm timetables from 12 to eight weeks before a train runs. The proposal is to remove the reference to ...
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NewsUS and Canadian rail contractors join forces
NORTH AMERICA: US rail infrastructure contractor American Track Services has acquired Canadian company Universal Rail Systems from investors led by TorQuest Partners.
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Metro Report InternationalAhmedabad and Surat metro electrification contracts awarded
INDIA: Gujarat Metro Rail Corp has awarded two contracts to a consortium of Siemens Mobility and state-owned project company Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd for the supply of electrification equipment and project management on Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2 and Surat Metro Phase 1.
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SponsoredCPK: Revolutionizing transport connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe
The Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) is a comprehensive multimodal transport project based on three main pillars: an airport hub, a new rail network, and an airport city. As a strategic infrastructure investment, CPK will integrate air, rail, and road transport, connecting nearly 180 million inhabitants of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
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SponsoredThe role of HSR development in the liberalisation of passenger rail transport in Poland: new CPK report
While implementing the investment plan, Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) not only cooperates extensively with science but also creates and develops its own tools necessary for forecasting domestic and international traffic.