News about global railway electrification strategy, projects and contracts.
Recycled copper contact wire to be installed
NETHERLANDS: An agreement for the installation of overhead electrification contact wire made from 100% recycled copper was signed at InnoTrans by La Farga, ProRail, Strukton Rail and Railtech.
Turkish electrification firm targets UK rail market
UK: Turkish overhead electrification equipment manufacturer Ulusoy Raylı Sistemler has a signed a memorandum of understanding to use the future Global Centre of Rail Excellence in South Wales for product development and commercial showcasing as part of its planned expansion into the UK market.
Railway electrification training body launched
GERMANY: In a bid to end the shortage of qualified staff at a time when demand for electrification skills is expected to grow rapidly, the German Railway Industry Association (Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland) has partnered with a group of companies to launch a specialist training scheme.
Valle d’Aosta electric train unveiled
ITALY: The first of six Flirt electric multiple-units ordered as part of the electrification of the Aosta line has been unveiled at Stadler’s factory at Siedlce in Poland.
Cottbus – Görlitz route modernisation agreed
GERMANY: Upgrading and electrification of the Cottbus – Görlitz line has been approved by the government. It is one of 10 projects aimed at helping economic regeneration in regions where coal mines are due to close.
Euregiobahn electrification funded
GERMANY: Funding has been confirmed for the 15 kV 16·7 Hz electrification of the 47 km Euregiobahn network of local passenger routes in the Aachen area.
Chiltern Railways cancels call for battery train proposals
Interview: Chiltern Railways is ‘focused on what we can control’
Caltrain launches electric passenger service
Five electrified railway lines at risk from climate change
Bayern to award electric-hydrogen-battery tilting train operating contract
Tyne & Wear Metro SCADA contract awarded
California high speed line track and electrification design contract awarded
Freight train operator buys solar power
Latest version of traction power supply SCADA commissioned
Battery trains could save £3·5bn, says Siemens Mobility
Hitachi tests battery train as a potential rail decarbonisation pathway
Lineside batteries could smooth railway electrical demand
Porterbrook to electrify Long Marston test track
Electrification of two Dutch regional railways funded