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December 20, 2022 | Fleet

Sicily sees first journey of new Blues train for Trenitalia

Blues train built by Hitachi Rail is first tri-mode to enter service in Europe.

December 5, 2022 | Fleet

Irish Rail orders 18 BEMUs to expand Dart services

€179m order will help replace diesel prior to further electrification.

March 15, 2022 | Infrastructure

Germany to introduce partial electrification next year

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

October 4, 2021 | Passenger

Can a two-car British train start an urban transport revolution in the United States?

Henry Posner III, chairman of the Railroad Development Corporation, explains to Richard Clinnick how the Pop-Up Metro concept using British trains could prove the case for rail investment in the United States.

September 14, 2021 | Australia/NZ

Roy Hill orders battery locomotive from Wabtec

Australia’s first battery heavy-haul locomotive will help to reduce the railway’s emissions.

September 11, 2021 | Europe

Czech Railways issues market consultation on alternative power

Hydrogen, batteries and electric power all to be considered by ČD.

Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.

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