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May 2, 2023 | Policy

Replacing diesel in Europe requires a common strategy

The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors, leasing companies and banks have supported the study of alternatives to diesel.

October 7, 2022 | Locomotives

UP and ZTR announce plan to introduce hybrid-electric locomotives

ZTR will replace diesel engines in older UP locomotives with batteries.

April 12, 2022 | Fleet

German regions order 63 battery trains

Infrastructure work will be carried out ahead of the trains beginning operation.

March 15, 2022 | Infrastructure

Germany to introduce partial electrification next year

Three catenary islands will enable the use of battery-electric trains.

February 4, 2022 | Policy

Haines highlights continued uncertainty surrounding timetables

Political decisions to be made over service provision and continued funding for rail.

October 18, 2021 | Technology

Batteries could solve ac-dc transfer issue

One of the challenges faced during the major reconstruction of London Euston station as part of the HS2 project is delivering an effective transfer between 25kV ac overhead and 750V dc third rail electrification on the approach to the station. Rasheed Hameed, Rail System Director & Professional Head of E&P at Arcadis, presents several options for the project.

October 1, 2020 | Technology

Wabtec and Penn State University form strategic partnership

PENN State University, United States, and Wabtec have formed a strategic partnership for research into energy management, battery technology and machine learning.

September 22, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Battery power supply keeps trains running during outages

HITACHI ABB Power Grids is developing a new system in partnership with energy storage operator Zenobe Energy which will enable the powering of 25kV ac overhead lines through energy stored in batteries.

September 7, 2020 | Innovations

IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Bombardier retrofits AGC fleets for electric power

BOMBARDIER is developing batteries for retrofitting of its Autorail à Grande Capacité (AGC) multiple-unit trains, as part of an effort to improve the environmental impact of the vehicles.

July 6, 2020 | Technology

Hitachi Rail agrees battery deal with Hyperdrive

HITACHI Rail has signed an agreement with Hyperdrive Innovation, Britain, for the development of battery packs for trains manufactured at its Newton Aycliffe site.

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