Suppliers working on the High Speed ââRailway 2 (HS2) have warned of widespread job losses if the eastern section of the line is removed or put on hold in the next integrated rail plan. Almost half of HS2’s existing supply chain said it would downsize if the section from HS2 …
Read More »What’s new at Mid-Norfolk Railway in Dereham?
From new trains and paintings to user-friendly compartments, the Mid Norfolk Railway will look almost unrecognizable when passengers return for the grand reopening next month. The heritage railway announced plans to reopen on June 23, subject to government restrictions. MNR will hold a grand opening ceremony on June 26-27 which …
Read More »Process and control today | Agriculture Industry Can Improve Transmission Reliability With NSK Bearings
05/05/2021 NSK Europe Ltd Transmission solutions for vehicles and machinery in the agricultural industry must meet a variety of performance requirements that typically focus on high torque and high loads. Bearings for transmissions, differentials and transmission shafts must therefore offer the highest levels of reliability and service life. NSK, based …
Read More »Temple Meads transformation brings summer of disruption for Bristol rail travelers
Passengers on the train have been warned that there will be disruptions to services to and from Temple Meads station in Bristol – as a major upgrade to the station and the lines surrounding it will be In progress. A two-year Network Rail program is underway, and at the end …
Read More »Students get a first glimpse of the replica of Locomotion # 1 after joining Darlington’s Head of Steam
The CHILDREN had the chance to get a first glimpse of a working replica of a historic engine before the reopening of a museum. Students at Darlington’s Corporation Road School were the first to get a glimpse of the most recent exhibit at the city’s Head of Steam Museum. The …
Read More »EU prepares response to Biden ‘Buy American’ speech – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Just as Joe Biden insists the US government ‘buy American’, Europe is poised to deploy a countermeasure that will put pressure on EU member countries to ‘buy European’. In the resumption of the coronavirus pandemic, Brussels and Washington stress the importance of local …
Read More »AIA Appoints Amita Chaudhury of Unilever to Lead Sustainability | News | Eco-business
After more than a decade at Unilever, Amita Chaudhury joined Asian insurance giant AIA as Head of Sustainability. In a LinkedIn post on Tuesday (May 4), Ms. Chaudhury wrote that she was delighted to support AIA’s âambition to build healthier, longer and better lives for millions of people in Asiaâ. …
Read More »Jacobs to lead Highways England’s controversial landmark rail contract
May 5, 2021 By Rob Horgan Jacobs was re-appointed as the sole supplier for the Highways England Historic Railways estate contract for a further seven years. You have read 1 article out of 1 with free access authorized for 30 days. For additional access, please Register now or connection. Subscribe …
Read More »East Midlands Railway improves timetables between Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicester and London
East Midlands Railway said it was speeding up connections between the East Midlands and the capital. After a year of disruption to the country’s rail services, the Central England service said the link between cities in the region and London would be faster and more frequent from May 16. EMR …
Read More »After a year off, the Transcontinental Railroad’s annual celebration returns this weekend | Local News
PROMONTOIRE – Two years ago, tens of thousands of people from around the world gathered in a remote and desolate area of ââBox Elder County to celebrate one of the most significant engineering feats in world history . And although the fanfare will not touch on what was seen 24 …
Read More »Are the days of short-haul flights in Europe numbered?
You may have read the story: “France bans short domestic flights where passengers can take the train.” The article by my colleague Helen Coffey describes how the French government proceeded with a recapitalization of 4 billion euros (3.5 billion pounds sterling) of the Air France contingent by reducing flights on …
Read More »Now Online: The May Digital Edition of the Rail Age
May 4, 2021 Analytics, C&S, Class I, Commuter / Regional, Finance / Leasing, Freight, Freight cars, Freight forecasting, High performance, Interurban, Intermodal, Light Rail, Locomotives, M / W, Mechanical, News, Passenger, PTC, Rapid Transit, Regulations, security, short and regional lines, switching and terminal Written by Marybeth Luczak, Editor-in-Chief The May …
Read More »Person affected by train entering near Portchester causing disruption on Portsmouth lines from Havant to Southampton
Southern rail company published several messages regarding the incident at 6:55 p.m. this evening, with services between Havant and Southampton severely disrupted until all lines reopened at 9 p.m. A spokesperson for Southern Railways said: ‘One person was struck by a train in the Portchester area around 6:55 p.m. tonight. …
Read More »KiwiRail locomotives must be checked for slave labor
Wednesday May 5, 2021, 8:41 a.m.Press release: Union of Rail and Maritime Transport The railway workers’ union wants reassurance that the new KiwiRail locomotives are not involved in slave labor in China. Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Wayne Butson said new information about Chinese company CRRC using forced …
Read More »Mexican President vows full investigation after 24 people die in subway crash
MEXICO: The Mexican president on Tuesday (May 4) promised a full investigation to find those responsible for the deaths of at least 24 people in the collapse of an elevated metro line with a history of problems. The wish was pronounced as the emergency services in the capital worked to …
Read More »Michael Portillo of Great Railway Journeys visits Sutton Hoo
The BBC’s Great Railway Journeys highlighted “the vitality of cultural life” in Suffolk and North Essex in its latest series. The Railroad History Fair sees Michael Portillo traveling from Saxmundham to Dedham, by train and ferry, holding up his 1930s copy of Bradshaw’s Guide, a Victorian-era travel book. Mr Portillo …
Read More »Transport for Wales urges passengers to respect train staff
Transport for Wales asks passengers to respect its staff and follow the latest travel tips to ensure safe and enjoyable trips for all who travel across the country. The Wales and Borders network is set to be busy after pubs, cafes and restaurants in Wales reopen for outdoor hospitality. Passenger …
Read More »Take the bee route
Kitty Corrigan discovers ingenious plans to map safe routes for insects across the UK. We’ve all dreamed of the freedom of the open road for the past year or so, but it turns out we’re not the only ones. Bees need their own insect highways to get around – although …
Read More »High Speed Rail Market Future Scope and Revenue Competitive Analysis to 2026 – NeighbourWebSJ
High Speed ââTrain Industry Outlook 2021 Covid-19 outbreak in the global market has left companies uncertain about their future scenario as extended lockdown reveals itself a severe economic recession. The latest investigation into the COVID-19-Global outbreak High speed train market is conducted to provide performance analysis of hidden gems. Essential …
Read More »Coal Miners Day 2021: Everything You Need to Know
Every year, Coal Miners Day is celebrated on May 4 for the toughest professionals and miners working in the coal fields. This day is observed as a recognition for the workers who sacrificed their lives, honored their achievements and remember the tragedies experienced by these hardworking people. So, on this …
Read More »COVID: Why is India facing an oxygen shortage? | Asia | An in-depth look at news from across the continent | DW
The exponential surge in coronavirus infections in India in recent weeks has overwhelmed the healthcare system, seeing patients die in ambulances and parking lots outside overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums. It also drained the stores of medical oxygen, which is vital for those who have been infected. The severe shortage has …
Read More »SME survey highlights importance of HS2 Eastern Leg approval
The survey results revealed that among SMEs already working on SH2, 80.5 percent expected a drop in their income if the route from the West Midlands to Leeds did not continue. Credit: HS2 Ltd A recent survey of suppliers of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the rail, construction and …
Read More »As debt rises, Beijing halts two bullet train projects
Beijing has ordered work on two high-speed rail projects with a total investment of 130 billion yuan ($ 20 billion) in Shandong and Shaanxi provinces to be halted, signaling concern over growing local government debt. . Work on a 270 km line connecting Jinan, the capital of eastern China’s Shandong …
Read More »Rail Alliance events for commercial and technical development
the Railway Alliance is the UK’s largest business community with over 820 members across the UK and beyond. It operates at the heart of the rail industry supply chain, supporting business growth and product development activities. Members of the Rail Alliance can register to attend its community events and occasional …
Read More »TOGETAIR 2021 – EURACTIV.com
New statements, important decisions and strong emotions during the debates! DAY 1: The Minister of Climate opens the Climate Summit The summit was opened by the Minister of Climate and Environment, MichaÅ Kurtyka, stressing the huge progress recently made by Poland in terms of ecological challenges: “We have taken a …
Read More »CEVA Logistics implements new block train, multimodal solutions from China to European ports
CEVA Logistics continues to expand its range of land and rail services from China to Europe, today announcing a new train-ferry service from Xi’an, China, to Immingham, UK, as well as a premium on the company’s existing route from Xi ‘and to the port of Mukran (Sassnitz) in Germany. The …
Read More »EU targets China with new powers over state-backed companies, World News
Brussels is seeking to strengthen its ability to control China’s forays into the European economy, with new powers proposed to probe foreign state-backed companies seeking to smash European businesses. The settlement, which will be announced on Wednesday by European competition supremacy Margrethe Vestager, is part of Europe’s hardening of stance …
Read More »Man robbed at Redruth station – Police footage
Police released footage of two men they want to talk to in connection with a robbery at Redruth station. British Transport Police officers are investigating a theft at the station on Tuesday 23 February. The victim of the theft was approached by two men, one of them starting an argument …
Read More »Cheniere and Shell deliver carbon-neutral US LNG to Europe
(Reuters) – U.S. liquefied natural gas company Cheniere Energy Inc said on Tuesday it was supplying carbon-neutral cargo to Royal Dutch Shell as part of a long-term deal, joining a list of emission-neutralizing sellers then as more and more buyers commit to meeting environmental goals. “I believe providing climate solutions …
Read More »Parkdean Resorts reinvents the Glenfinnan Viaduct with the Hyperloop upgrade
Parkdean Resorts has redesigned famous UK landmarks to have fun and see what they might look like if they had been built today. The main one for railway enthusiasts would be the redesigned Glenfinnan Viaduct which, in the eyes of Parkdean Resorts, would be a Hyperloop Viaduct. It would be …
Read More »Alstom delivers its 100th electric locomotive to Indian railways
Alstom has delivered the 100th electric locomotive to Indian railways. These locomotives develop 12,000 horsepower, making them the most powerful electric locomotives made in India in the country. The contract between Alstom and Indian Railways, worth 3.5 billion euros and signed in 2015, covers 800 fully electric locomotives of 12,000 …
Read More »UP publishes the ESG 2020 report
Written by Marybeth Luczak, Editor-in-Chief Union Pacific (UP) published an annual report on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, outlining its new strategy, âBuilding a Sustainable Future by 2030â. The report – which also includes the railroad’s briefing book and summarizes its financial performance (download the Building America 2020 report …
Read More »How the Dereham Mid-Norfolk Railway is rebuilding itself better
While work came to a halt for many during the coronavirus pandemic, behind closed doors the Mid-Norfolk Railway team and volunteers were going wild. After hosting a wedding party on March 15, 2020, Heritage Railroad President and Owner Charlie Robinson didn’t expect another 15 months to pass before another visitor …
Read More »Locomotive and Chihuahuas welcome fans back to the stands | Way of life
Joining the defense group at 25 Niall logue, who spent 2020 with FC Tucson in USL League One. To the goalkeeper, veteran Logan ketterer returns for his third season and hopes to build on a formidable 2020 season, which included eight league-leading clean sheets (shutouts). CHIHUAHUAS IN BAT The last …
Read More »AMP Robotics’ AI platform, finalist of Ideas that Change in the World 2021
DENVER – The artificial intelligence (AI) platform developed by AMP Robotics Corp. (âAMPâ), a pioneer in AI, robotics and infrastructure for the waste and recycling industry, was recognized as a finalist in two categories.AI and data“and”Best idea of ââthe changing world in North Americaââ2021 World Changing Ideas Awards from Fast …
Read More »Latest: NKorea withdraws from soccer games, citing virus
SEOUL, South Korea – South Korean officials say North Korea has told Asian football’s governing body they will not make the World Cup qualifiers to be played in South Korea this month. next due to coronavirus issues. Kim Min-soo, an official with the South Korean Football Association, said on Tuesday …
Read More »Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway comes second in prestigious awards
The restoration of a Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway diesel locomotive was a finalist in two categories of the 2021 Heritage Railway Association awards. The restoration lasted almost 30 years and is the third year in which the Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway has been shortlisted for an HRA award. The Lincolnshire …
Read More »Locomotive Market Reaches New Levels – An
Locomotive market Locomotive Market Outlook – 2027 A locomotive is a railway transport used to pull a train or to transport wagons on tracks. Locomotives are classified as freight, passenger and repowered locomotives, and are powered by diesel, electricity or steam. The increasing rate of urbanization has contributed to the …
Read More »Afghanistan’s Central Asian Road to Prosperity
BISHKEK – For the first time in centuries, it is possible to connect Central and South Asia via modern transport and energy corridors across Afghanistan. When completed, these projects would transform Eurasian security, dramatically increase regional economic activity, and could finally bring peace to Afghanistan. They can even revive the …
Read More »Flying Scotsman 2021 visit to Mid Norfolk Railway confirmed
The world-famous steam engine, Flying Scotsman, will visit the Mid-Norfolk Railway for the first time this fall. The Flying Scotsman. – Credit: PA The visit was originally scheduled to take place in October 2020, but was canceled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. It has now been confirmed that, subject …
Read More »New York to Lift Numerous COVID-19 Restrictions on Transit, Restaurants, Museums, Theaters, World News
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday announced a major easing of coronavirus restrictions, including the imminent resumption of 24-hour operations on the city’s subway. The announcement shows how successfully the Big Apple, once the epicenter of the outbreak in the United States, has brought the virus under control. Starting …
Read More »Lucky Montana, ex-director of Prasa, calls on ANC for fueling the lies of the Zondo Commission
Through Kailene Pillay May 4, 2021 Share this article: ShareTweetShareShareShareE-mailShare Johannesburg – Lucky Montana, former chief executive of the South African Passenger Railways Agency (Prasa) group, called on his party, the ANC, for claiming to help the Zondo Commission, but instead fueling its lies. Montana, who was testifying Monday before …
Read More »Financial sector expected to create 6,500 jobs in 2021, building on last year’s expansion
SINGAPORE: The employment outlook for the financial sector remains positive, with around 6,500 jobs to be created in 2021, Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Tuesday (May 4th). Mr Menon was speaking at a webinar hosted by MAS and the Singapore Institute of Banking …
Read More »Coal Miners Day 2021: History and Significance
Coal Miners Day is celebrated on May 4 to recognize the hard work of some of the great unsung heroes of the Industrial Revolution. Coal miners spend most of their days digging, tunneling and extracting coal from mines. They dig deep into the Earth to bring out the riches that …
Read More »Hydrogen trains set to enter regular service in 2022
The world’s first hydrogen passenger trains, produced by the French Alstom, are expected to enter regular commercial service in the German state of Lower Saxony in March 2022. Alstom’s Coradia iLint trains have been successfully tested by the German rail operator LNVG from September 2018 to the end. February 2020, …
Read More »Keeping music alive: university choir joins virtual competition
MANILA – A Pasig City university choir that finds music as a source of hope took advantage of the international virtual competition to showcase its talent despite the current challenges due to the 2019 coronavirus pandemic (Covid -19). When the Bandung Choral Society (BCS) in Indonesia announced that the Third …
Read More »Golden Spike Anniversary Tickets Available | Chief Tremonton
On May 10, 1869, one of the greatest technological achievements of the 19th century, the completion of the first transcontinental railroad across the United States, took place on Promontory Summit. On May 8, 9 and 10, 2021, Golden Spike National Historic Park will commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the completion …
Read More »Biden hints at North Korea’s more flexible approach | Voice of America
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Donald Trump approached North Korea with threats of “fire and fury”, followed by summits designed for television with his leader, Kim Jong Un. For Barack Obama, it was a “strategic patience”, which tried to use constant economic and military pressure to convince Pyongyang to resume talks. …
Read More »TTF and JKM rise higher as Asia and Europe compete for natural gas – LNG recap
Natural gas prices in Europe and Asia continued to rise last week and again ended strong on Monday as regions competed for supply. Persistent cold in Europe, coupled with a drop in pipeline imports and an increase in the Japan-Korea Marker (JKM) contract, are supporting prices on the continent, where …
Read More »Model Railroad Locomotive, Freight Cars, Details and Tools Announcements for May 6, 2021
Product newsModel Railroader operators and builders can get the latest information on locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, tools, tracks and more by reading Model Railroader’s frequent product updates. Here are the products that Model Railroader publishers have news about for the week of May 6, 2021. HO scale locomotivesSD60M and …
Read More »Indian Railways receives Alstom’s 100th electric locomotive
In May of last year, the first Prima T8TM WAG-12B locomotive began commercial service. Credit: Alstom. French rolling stock manufacturer Alstom has manufactured and supplied the 100th fully electric high-powered two-section locomotive to Indian railways. Alstom will deliver around 800 electric locomotives of 12,000 hp under a contract of approximately …
Read More »Ballard and Linamar Form Strategic Alliance to Develop Fuel Cell Solutions for Light Vehicles
VANCOUVER, BC and GUELPH, ON, May 3, 2021 / CNW / – Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) (TSX: BLDP) and Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR) today announced the formation of a strategic alliance for the co-development and sale of powertrains and fuel cell components for classes 1 and 2 vehicles, weighing …
Read More »A spring weekend in the national capital
In the fall of 1967, I arrived at Pranakorn Teachers College, near Bangkok, Thailand – a 21-year-old Peace Corps volunteer teaching English. Chomsri, a 16 year old student at the school, lived with me for the next three years. She and I quickly became friends, traveling all over Southeast Asia …
Read More »COVID-19: EU eyes letting in travelers fully vaccinated en bloc
The nearly empty Pariser Platz square opposite Berlin’s Brandenburger Tor is reflected in a shop window on January 22, 2021, during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Image Credit: AFP Brussels: The European Union executive on Monday proposed that travelers fully vaccinated with EU-approved vaccines could enter the block, according …
Read More »India nears 20 million Covid cases as Europe reopens its eyes
The total number of Covid-19 cases in India has approached 20 million and oxygen shortages exacerbated a devastating second wave on Monday, as the EU proposed new rules that could allow fully vaccinated travelers to enter the block. Cases have climbed by around eight million since the end of March, …
Read More »Week in Lithuania: school year extended until June, trains to link Vilnius to Riga and Warsaw must reduce CO2 emissions – Baltic News Network
The main news in Lithuania last week was the extension of the school year until June, the Vilnius-Riga and Vilnius-Warsaw train routes were announced and the work on Lithuania’s economic recovery plan. Gyms, swimming pools and spas reopen in Lithuania Gyms, some swimming pools and saunas reopened in Lithuania on …
Read More »Europe’s green revolution? Italy’s spending plans raise doubts
ROME – The European Union bills its 750 billion euro (around 98.5 trillion yen) pandemic stimulus fund as the opportunity of the century to transform the region’s economy and help it become the world leader in terms of reducing carbon emissions. But closer scrutiny by environmentalists of the spending plans …
Read More »Global Automatic Train Control Market Report (2020-2027) Segment by Type, Application & Region (North America, EU etc.) – KSU
The latest market research report on the Global Automatic Train Control Market released by Global Market Monitor offers an update of the impacts of COVID-19 on the global or regional Automatic Train Control Market. Strong population growth, hyper-urbanization, technological advancements to increase passenger comfort and the emerging trend of smart …
Read More »Barcelona-based business travel platform TravelPerk raises $ 160 million in Series D
Indicates investor confidence in the resumption of business travel (yes please!), Based in Barcelona TripPerk raised $ 160 million in equity and debt financing in a Series D round. Directed by Greyhound capital, the cycle also saw the participation of existing investors, although these were not specifically named. With this …
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