We're delighted to support UK Rail and Rail Forum in celebrating the #MadeInBritain campaign.
As a prime supplier to major rail networks, we're proud to share our signalling capabilities, designed and manufactured in the UK.
The Unipart Dorman Road Traffic Light, commonly known as a Wig-Wag Head is a Network Rail approved product used primarily at level crossings.
Our LED Wig-Wags combine Unipart Dorman LED optical expertise with Unipart Rail manufacturing capabilities. With compliance requirements for highways, the Wig-Wag can be installed at fire and ambulance stations, swing bridges and other applications.
To find out more: https://lnkd.in/epuTeE6A#MadeinBritain & #UKRail#RFmember
This week I am attending Interchange to hear about and discuss the latest developments in integrating transport modes and decarbonised transport infrastructure.
Here are 3 historical facts presenting the progression of UK transport infrastructure transformation so far....
1. The railway revolution began in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, on 21 February 1804, with the first recorded steam-hauled journey on rails.
2. In 2014 London trialled the first electric buses, and now have 1300 zero emission buses
3. In 2023 Manchester launched the Bee Network. A plan to implement a strategic transformation and decarbonisation of all public transport services.
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The Stadler VDV Tram-Train project involves the development of a versatile tram-train model designed to operate seamlessly on both city tram networks and regional railway lines. 🚋
This project aims to enhance connectivity and reduce travel times by eliminating the need for passengers to transfer between different types of transit systems. 🔛
The tram-train is equipped with features such as low-floor access for easy boarding, modern passenger information systems, and energy-efficient propulsion technologies. ⚡
Stadler's design emphasizes adaptability, allowing the vehicles to handle varying track gauges and electrification systems, thereby expanding their usability across diverse urban and regional environments. 🏡
Onboard are wiper systems supplied by Hepworth Rail. 🕹
#rail#tram#train#energy#electricity
Siemens Mobility will upgrade the entire 170 km long S-bane network in Copenhagen (Denmark) to the highest Grade of Automation (GoA4), to enable unattended train operations starting with the first phase in 2030.
Contracts have been signed with Banedanmark (BDK) and DSB recently, including the necessary signalling equipment for both trains and wayside.
The GoA4 technology will allow the operator to run more trains in the entire system, enhance the level of passenger experience, secure the current punctuality rate and will future-proof the network.
With GoA4 the train is automatically controlled without any staff on board. Trains are capable of operating automatically at all times, including door closing, obstacle detection and emergency situations. On-board staff may be provided for other purposes, e.g. customer service, but are not required for safe operation. Controls are often provided to drive the train manually in the event of a computer failure. Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) is considered a basic enabler technology for GoA4.
#denmark#danmark#copenhagen#railway#publictransport#green#sustainable#mobility
Copenhagen's S-bane is ready to transform.
What if your train ride could be driverless? We are excited that this will become reality in Copenhagen, as we are upgrading the S-bane network to enable driverless train operations. This transformative project involves migrating the entire 170-kilometer Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) network to the highest grade of automation, known as GoA4 technology.
With this upgrade, the S-bane network will become the world's largest and one of the fastest fully automatic urban railways, enhancing passenger experience and maintaining punctuality.
Through our partnership with Banedanmark and DSB, we will deliver equipment for 226 new trains and upgrade the necessary signaling infrastructure, representing an investment of approximately 270 million Euros. The project will be commissioned in five phases, aiming for full operational capability by 2033.
Learn more about this exciting endeavor in our press release: https://sie.ag/4SBFQ1#TransformTheEveryday#MassTransit#Innovation
Sooner or later it will also be up to the freight wagons to modernize.
Digital automatic coupling is the key to create a modern and digital European railway
freight transport. It will not only increase efficiency thanks to automation processes, but it will also ensure sufficient
energy supply for telematics applications, as well as safe data communication throughout the entire train.
Today, at Schaerbeek station, I had the opportunity to see the DAC (Digital Automatic Coupling) in action.
This system has been developed by several railway stakeholders and Europe's Rail JU. DAC will be a game changer in the way compositions (particularly freight trains) are formed!
#DAC#Digitalautomaticcoupling#railways
Fab post in support of our UK rail manufacturing campaign!