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The 45-foot ComfortClass S 407, which retained the classic "Setra Face" features some European influences, but is designed in accordance to North American standards. The vehicle, which represents an economical alternative for coach companies, will make its debut at the 2011 UMA EXPO.
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The overriding topic at the meeting, the eleventh to date, was the "change of generations." Along with lectures by experts, workshops and information of current interest from the bus sector, the agenda included a visit to the Willax bus company in Vilseck, Germany.
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The Madrid-Levante very high-speed line will link the cities of Madrid, Cuenca, Albacete, Valencia, Alicante, Castellon and Murcia. When the first section of approximately 272 miles enters commercial operation by the end of 2010, the Spanish very high-speed network will represent the longest network in Europe.
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Hybrid technology, which can be used in all heavy shunting services, reduces fuel consumption by approximately 50 percent and is aimed at a Europe-wide market of several thousands of locomotives that are obsolete. With a top output of 600 kW, the locomotive has only a small diesel generator of 250 kW and draws the additional power from batteries that are recharged by the generator.
Read More →This is the first approval of an AVE S-130 train equipped with the Bombardier onboard European Train Control System rail control technology.
Read More →Last week when the Icelandic volcano erupted, making the skies un-navigable and canceling flights all over Europe, many travelers were able to quickly shift gears and get on a train. There were, of course, many inter-continental trip delays and some small inconveniences.
Read More →Alliance president, Eric C. Peterson, noted the important role Europe's high-speed rail service played in helping to reduce the full impact of aviation disruptions brought on by volcanic ash in the atmosphere.
Read More →After the Icelandic volcano eruptions impeded air travel over much of Europe, travelers were still able to get around using rail.
Read More →Once the project is fully implemented in 2014, Austrian Railways ÖBB will operate one of the largest vehicle fleets equipped with ETCS (European Train Control System) Level 2.
Read More →To feature practitioners from global systems and will focus on best practices and lessons learned from European and Asian systems.
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