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BBC News
4 days ago
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Network Rail sorry for continued rail disruption on Uckfield line
Network Rail has apologised to rail users as it announced disruption to services between two East Sussex towns would between Crowborough and Uckfield were first suspended on Thursday due to a fault with the signalling system. Network Rail said its engineers were using specialist equipment to find the fault along a 19-mile (30.5km) stretch of cable.A spokesperson for the public body said it had identified the issue, but the repair was "taking longer than expected". "We'd like to apologise for the inconvenience this is causing to Southern Railway customers on the Uckfield line," they spokesperson said testing and repairs would continue for the rest of Tuesday and it was expecting we the line to reopen "for the start of service" on Wednesday. Currently, services running between London Bridge and Uckfield are only able to run to Crowborough "until further notice", with no train service at Buxted or Uckfield, Network Rail operator Southern has been running a rail replacement bus service, with buses from Uckfield continuing to Tunbridge Wells for connections towards rail replacement bus service adds about 30 minutes to journey times, according to Network Rail.
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Alstom inaugurates signalling competence centre in Kazakhstan
Alstom has inaugurated its first signalling competence centre in the CIS region, located at Astana in Kazakhstan. This centre aims to support the 'digital transformation' of the country's railway network through 'advanced' signalling technologies and local engineering development. The new hub will offer technical support and tailored signalling solutions to meet Kazakhstan Temir Zholy's (KTZ) operational requirements. It will also function as a training centre for specialists in Kazakhstan, promoting local expertise and strengthening the rail system in the country, the company said. Alstom aims to recruit and train Kazakhstani engineers in software and system development. JSC NC KTZ chief engineer Ramazan Sadyrkulov said: 'The opening of this centre is a direct result of the agreements reached between KTZ and Alstom during President Kassym-Jomart Tokaïev's visit to France. 'We can see that the company is fulfilling its commitments, and KTZ is providing the necessary support.' The Astana competence centre is installed with Onvia Lock, Alstom's interlocking technology that is currently deployed at 85 KTZ stations. This centre will focus on developing, adapting, and integrating signalling solutions, as well as supporting system maintenance, and modernising legacy assets. It will also focus on creating technical documentation for KTZ projects, conducting certification activities in accordance with TR TS 003/2011, and training operational teams. Besides supporting national projects, the centre will connect with Alstom's global 'innovation' network, which will facilitate collaboration with international experts, academic institutions, and public stakeholders to advance rail technologies in Kazakhstan. Alstom Western and Central Asia managing director Jerome Boyet said: 'We are proud to open Alstom's first signalling competence centre in the CIS region. 'This is an important step beyond our traditional businesses and focused on improving railway safety and efficiency. We are now producing signalling solutions in Kazakhstan and for Kazakhstan.' Recently, Alstom signed a deal worth more than €300m ($345m) with SYTRAL Mobilites to modernise Lyon's Line D metro. The agreement includes 26 new-generation automatic metros valued at €145m and €158m for system and automation enhancements. "Alstom inaugurates signalling competence centre in Kazakhstan" 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
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Business
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Alstom S.A: Alstom to convert Singapore East West Line stations to the Urbalis signalling system for the Thomson-East Coast Line extension (TELe)
The Land Transport Authority of Singapore has awarded the contract to Alstom for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the Urbalis CBTC system to enable fully automated, high-capacity operation. The contract scope covers converting Tanah Merah, Expo, and Changi Airport stations to the TEL system, and equipping the line's extension to the future Changi Airport Terminal 5. TELe, the Thomson-East Coast Line extension to Changi Airport will provide a direct, high-speed connection to central city areas and residential zones, cutting travel times for both commuters and international travellers. 5 August 2025 – Alstom, a global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, has been awarded a contract by the Land Transport Authority of Singapore to deliver a high-capacity driverless signalling system for the stations of the East West Line which will connect to the Thomson-East Coast Line extension (TELe). The contract, worth a couple of hundred million euros covers the conversion of Tanah Merah, Expo, and Changi Airport stations to TEL, and the equipment of the line extension to the future Changi Airport Terminal 5 station. This extension will directly connect the TEL to Changi Airport, improving passenger experience and journey efficiency, while advancing Singapore's Land Transport Master Plan 2040 (LTMP 2040) objective of seamless, end-to-end connectivity. As the signalling consortium leader, Alstom will provide its Urbalis CBTC system, the same platform already in successful operation on TEL, while its consortium partner, ST Engineering Urban Solutions Ltd. will provide the Data Communication System (DCS) and Platform Screen Doors (PSD). The TEL extension to Changi Airport will provide a direct, high-speed connection to central city areas and residential zones, cutting travel times for both commuters and international travellers. This development represents a key milestone under the LTMP 2040 plan to deliver greater connectivity, resilience, and inclusivity in Singapore's land transport system. Upon completion, the 57 km TEL will run from Tanah Merah through major locations like Gardens by the Bay, Maxwell, Orchard, and up to Woodlands North, with a transfer option to the Johor Bahru - Singapore Rapid Transit System Link. The TEL is expected to reduce travel time between Changi Airport and Marina Bay from 55 minutes to approximately 45 minutes. Additionally, journeys between Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay will be shortened to 40 minutes via the TEL, compared to the current 60-minute duration. Yann Maixandeau, Managing Director, Singapore & Malaysia, Alstom said, 'Alstom is proud to have supported Singapore's rail development for over two decades, delivering cutting-edge rolling stock and signalling systems that have shaped the nation's urban mobility. This latest award reflects our leadership in advanced, driverless train control systems. We are honoured to contribute to the LTMP 2040 vision by enabling seamless, efficient and sustainable journeys between city and Changi Airport through TEL's extension.' This latest contract strengthens Alstom's long standing presence in Singapore and builds on its successful delivery of the most recent signalling system in Singapore, TEL Stage 4, that commenced service in June 2024. As a leader in the communications-based train control (CBTC) segment, Alstom's comprehensive CBTC portfolio supports both conventional and intelligent solutions. It can be adapted to all levels of complexity—whether greenfield or brownfield projects—across all grades of automation. With over 30 years of expertise in CBTC, Alstom's Urbalis signalling system is deployed on 190 metro lines, including 67 fully driverless lines in 32 countries, safely transporting millions of passengers every day. In addition to enabling higher operational efficiency and flexibility, Urbalis systems can reduce energy consumption by up to 30% through intelligent, energy-saving strategies. ALSTOM™, Urbalis™ are protected trademarks of the Alstom Group. About Alstom Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. Listed in France, Alstom generated sales of €18.5 billion for the fiscal year ending on 31 March 2025. For more information, please visit Contacts Press:Singapore:Umesh NAIR - Tel.: + SAVIGNARD - Tel.: +33 Cyril GUERIN – Tél: +33 (0) 6 07 89 36 Guillaume GAUVILLE – Tél : +44 (0) 75 88 02 27 Estelle MATURELL ANDINO – Tél: +33 (0) 6 71 37 47 Jalal DAHMANE – Tél : +33 (0) 6 98 19 96 Attachment 20250805_PR - Singapore Signalling_ENGError 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
BBC News
26-07-2025
- BBC News
Leeds railway station closed due to signalling fault
Leeds railway station was closed on Saturday because of a fault with the signalling operator Northern reported "severe disruption" on all its services out of the city, with all lines said in a statement: "We ask that customers do not travel. Disruption is expected until the end of the day."The BBC has contacted British Transport Police for comment. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Funds to upgrade Tyne and Wear Metro signal system confirmed
Funding to upgrade the signalling system on the Tyne and Wear Metro has been confirmed by the Department for Transport (DfT).It said the works would "enhance journey times, improve reliability and safety" on the service as well as enable the expansion of the network to Washington. The service's operator Nexus previously said that signalling failures were responsible for 62% of all infrastructure-related firm's managing director, Cathy Massarella, said the investment was "critical" to the Metro's future. The existing signalling system, which dates from the network's construction in the 1970s and 80s, has become "increasingly difficult to maintain" due to the difficulty in finding parts and those with the engineering skills to carry out repairs, Nexus has previously said. Ms Massarella said: "We are working with analogue technology in a digital era."Without signals we can't run the trains."The announcement follows Nexus submitting a business case to the DfT last year which sought about £400m for a signalling system is unclear how much money the DfT has so far committed to government did however confirm that this money was separate to the £1.85bn slated for transport infrastructure which the government promised to the region earlier this year.A large amount of those funds will pay for the expansion of the Metro to Washington. It is also unclear when these signalling upgrade works will begin. The DfT and the North East Combined Authority have been approached for comment. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
