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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
TransPennine Express invests over £530k in new Glasgow depot
TransPennine Express (TPE) has officially unveiled its new Glasgow depot at Caledonian Chambers, following an investment of at least £530,000 ($721,627). Damian Briody, Head of Rail Delivery for Transport Scotland, formally opened the depot on behalf of the Scottish Government. The depot is strategically positioned just a short walk from Glasgow Central Station, where TPE operates ten daily services to Manchester, Manchester Airport, and Liverpool. The facility will have the capacity for 121 team members and marks a significant enhancement for the company's staff, offering a modern working environment. The new depot features refurbished office spaces, dedicated training and meeting rooms, and improved amenities including toilets, showers, and air conditioning. The facility also includes a mess room, quiet rooms, and a breakout area with a pool table. Briody added: 'It is a real pleasure to attend this event and see first-hand the improved facilities it provides for staff. It is a clear demonstration of the ways in which partnership working can bring benefits to the people who deliver frontline services on the railway every day.' The investment in Glasgow is part of TransPennine Express's ongoing commitment to upgrading its facilities across the network to provide excellent workspaces for its employees. TPE director for major projects & Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Chris Nutton said: 'The move to Caledonian Chambers is more than just a new address—it's a bold commitment to our people and our future. 'By doubling our workforce capacity here, we're ensuring we have the space, environment, and infrastructure in place to support our team in Scotland to thrive and reap benefits of our partnership with Network Rail. By investing in our people, we enable improved services to customers' Additionally, the company is enhancing its Class 185 train fleet with the European Train Control System (ETCS) as part of the TRU project. In March, the government announced a new allocation of £415m to further the TRU project, which is set to improve rail connections between key cities and facilitate the future installation of ETCS. "TransPennine Express invests over £530k in new Glasgow depot" was originally created and published by Railway Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Indian Express
22-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Namo Bharat trains zip across 82-km Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor in trial run
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has completed a successful timetable trial run of Namo Bharat trains across the entire 82-kilometre Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor. During the trial run, the trains covered the distance from Sarai Kale Khan to Modipuram in under an hour. According to NCRTC, the trains maintained the maximum operational speed of 160 kmph and stopped at every station. Officials said the trial adhered to the planned schedule and demonstrated system readiness for full-scale operations. It said all systems, including the European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 3 Hybrid signalling deployed over an LTE backbone, and Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) at all stations, functioned without any issues. 'This marks an operational milestone for India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS),' an NCRTC spokesperson said. 'With this successful trial, the corridor is moving closer to full commissioning.' The 23-km Meerut Metro section, which includes 13 stations, is being built on the same infrastructure as Namo Bharat trains. During the trial run, Meerut Metro trains also operated on the same tracks. Officials said this is the first instance in the country where a local metro is operating on the same infrastructure as a regional rapid system. The section includes 18 km of elevated and 5 km of underground alignments. At present, 55 km of the RRTS corridor — with 11 operational stations — is open to the public. Trial runs and final civil and systems works are progressing on the remaining 4.5 km stretch in Delhi (between Sarai Kale Khan and New Ashok Nagar), and the final 23 km in Meerut (between Meerut South and Modipuram). The Namo Bharat corridor, developed at a cost of over Rs 30,000 crore, is the first of several RRTS lines planned to connect parts of the National Capital Region. Once fully operational, the system is expected to reduce travel time and ease congestion between Delhi and nearby urban centres.
India.com
18-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Good news India's first bullet train project... Siemens consortium bags contract for..., its worth...
Good news India's first bullet train project... Siemens consortium bags contract for..., its worth... Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train: In a major development in the India's first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai a Siemens consortium has now been awarded the contract for signalling and telecom systems on the high-speed rail corridor by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor, India's first bullet train project, is currently under construction, aiming to significantly reduce travel time between the two major cities. The project is expected to be completed by 2028. The contract is for implementing advanced signalling and telecommunication systems for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train initiative. Siemens will deploy European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signalling and train control systems under the contract. These systems support train speeds up to 350 km/h, provide real-time monitoring, ensure continuous wireless connectivity and offer centralised traffic control capabilities. The ETCS Level 2 signalling standard has been successfully implemented across more than 50 nations worldwide. The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) serves as the organisation responsible for executing India's first high-speed bullet train project. 'The order valued at approximately Rs. 4,100 crores, includes Siemens Limited's share of Rs 1,230 crore for the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of advanced signaling and telecommunications technologies,' according to an official statement released by Siemens Limited. The statement further said, 'The project is expected to be executed over a period of 54 months, with Siemens providing 15 years of maintenance services, ensuring lifecycle reliability.''As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, in the prestigious high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to 'Make in India' and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility,' Sunil Mathur, managing director and chief executive officer, Siemens Limited, said.
Hans India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Siemens consortium to equip India's first High-Speed Rail project with advanced signaling and telecommunication technologies
The consortium led by Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon Private Limited, Siemens Limited, and Siemens Mobility GmbH has been awarded a landmark contract by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL)—the implementing agency for India's first High-Speed rail project. The order valued at approximately Rs. 4,100 crores, includes Siemens Limited's share of Rs. 1,230 crore for the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of advanced signaling and telecommunications technologies. The project is expected to be executed over a period of 54 months, with Siemens providing 15 years of maintenance services, ensuring lifecycle reliability. Under the scope, Siemens will implement European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signaling and train control technologies. The technologies will be designed to support train operations at speeds up to 350 km/h, enabling real-time train supervision, continuous wireless communication, and centralized traffic management. Sunil Mathur, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Limited, said, 'As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, in the prestigious high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to 'Make in India' and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility.'
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
India's first bullet train project gets a boost! Siemens consortium bags contract for ETCS Level 2 signalling; order valued at Rs 4,100 crore
Siemens will deploy ETCS Level 2-based signalling and train control systems under the contract. (AI image) India's first bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is on track despite several delays. A Siemens consortium has now been awarded the contract for signalling and telecom systems on the high-speed rail corridor by National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited. The consortium comprising Dineshchandra R Agrawal (DRA) Infracon Private Limited, Siemens Limited and Siemens Mobility GmbH has secured the contract for implementing advanced signalling and telecommunication systems for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train initiative. Siemens will deploy European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2-based signalling and train control systems under the contract. These systems support train speeds up to 350 km/h, provide real-time monitoring, ensure continuous wireless connectivity and offer centralised traffic control capabilities. The ETCS Level 2 signalling standard has been successfully implemented across more than 50 nations worldwide. Also Read | Great news for waitlisted passengers! Indian Railways starts trial for train charts; get to know status of your ticket 24 hours before departure The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) serves as the organisation responsible for executing India's first high-speed bullet train project. "The order valued at approximately Rs. 4,100 crores, includes Siemens Limited's share of Rs 1,230 crore for the design, installation, and long-term maintenance of advanced signaling and telecommunications technologies," according to an official statement released by Siemens Limited. The statement further said, "The project is expected to be executed over a period of 54 months, with Siemens providing 15 years of maintenance services, ensuring lifecycle reliability." "As a consortium, we are proud to partner with National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited, in the prestigious high-speed rail project. This project reflects our commitment to ' Make in India ' and delivering technologies that promote sustainable and future-ready mobility," Sunil Mathur, managing director and chief executive officer, Siemens Limited, said. Also Read | New Tatkal ticket booking rules 2025: Indian Railways announces compulsory Aadhaar authentication from July 1; what it means for passengers Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
