Railway TechnologyNews and commentary for the Railway Technology community.Bombardier and Knorr-Bremse Conclude Framework Agreement- July 10, 2008 Knorr-Bremse has concluded a long-term framework agreement ("Long Term Supply Agreement") for braking systems with Bombardier Transportation, the world's largest manufacturer of rail transport technology. The agreement was signed on the 7th of July in the Berlin representative offices of Knorr-Bremse. It was signed on behalf of Bombardier by Pierre Attendu, vice-president of operations, and Charles O'Donnell, vice-president of procurement, passengers division, and on behalf of Knorr-Bremse by...http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/brakes/knorr_bremse/press8.html InnoTrans 2008 Preview: PEI-Genesis to highlight ITT's versatile VEAM CIR and VBN connectors- July 8, 2008 One of the main features of the PEI-Genesis stand at this year's InnoTrans show will be a display of ITT's versatile VEAM CIR and VBN series multipin connectors, which can be configured with a wide variety of inserts and contacts to provide electrical, fibre-optic or pneumatic interconnections. Designed specifically for the hostile environment of rail-industry applications, the VEAM CIR and VBN connectors are available from PEI-Genesis with the company's market-leading 48hr assembly...http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/cables/pei-genesis/press4.html Crown- July 7, 2008 Crown UK, a subsidiary company of Avingtrans plc is a world-class supplier of advanced signal housing for rail track installation. Housing design and manufacture is developed in conjunction with the leading rail signalling and control providers for many of the major track developments taking place within the UK and worldwide. Crown rail track signal housing concepts have been adopted within the UK west coast track upgrade projects since 2003. Further Crown gantry signal housing is scheduled...http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/signal/crown DeltaRail Group- July 7, 2008 DeltaRail is an advanced railway technology company combining the delivery of hardware, software and specialist consultancy to improve decision making across the entire railway system. DeltaRail is one of the UK's leading independent rail technology companies. With its roots in the fabric of the UK rail industry, the business has a broad technology base in disciplines ranging from train operations and signalling, to advanced condition monitoring, and expertise in vehicle dynamics, track and...http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/training/delta-rail CMS Vibration Solutions- July 7, 2008 Operating exclusively in the anti-vibration and structural isolation marketplace, CMS Vibration Solutions offers expert advice and an unrivalled product range for tackling noise and vibration by isolation of machinery, systems and structures. Whether noise and vibration affect railway perimeters, neighbouring buildings or the tracks themselves, CMSVibrations will identify, supply and install the most appropriate and cost-effective solution. CMS Vibrations works closely with...http://www.railway-technology.com/contractors/noise/cms |