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Battery propulsion
July 29, 2020
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Policy
Scotland unveils rail carbon reduction plans
THE Scottish government has revealed its plan to decarbonise the nation’s passenger rail services by 2035.
July 16, 2020
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Technology
IRJ In-Brief - Technology: DB expands white rail trials; facial recognition software for St Pancras; BIM contract for Fehmarn Belt
Germany: German Rail (DB) has expanded practical trials of heat-resistant white painted rails on the Hannover - Würzburg high-speed line in northern Hesse.
July 6, 2020
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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.
January 3, 2020
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Technology
Norway to replace diesel traction with battery trains
A study by Norway’s National Railway Directorate has concluded that the best replacement for diesel traction is battery trains combined with partial electrification.
September 16, 2019
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Europe
Harsco to supply up to 56 hybrid maintenance vehicles to DB
GERMAN Rail (DB) has awarded Harsco Rail Europe a framework contract to supply up to 56 hybrid electrification maintenance vehicles in a deal which could be worth up to €250m if all options are exercised.
September 13, 2019
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Fleet
Danish operator seeks government backing for battery train order
DENMARK’s Midtjyske Jernbaner (MJ), which operates the 56km Vemb - Lemvig - Thyborøn line in northwest Jutland, is evaluating the purchase of battery trains as an alternative to the procurement of new DMUs.
August 28, 2019
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Fleet
ÖBB battery-electric train to carry passengers next month
AUSTRIAN Federal Railways (ÖBB) confirmed on August 24 that its prototype Siemens Desiro ML battery-electric multiple unit will be tested in passenger service next month.
August 19, 2019
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Locomotives
BNSF and Wabtec to trial battery-electric locomotive in 2020
NORTH American Class 1 railway BNSF and Wabtec have announced plans to test a mainline battery-electric locomotive in 2020, as part of a $US 45m project.
July 22, 2019
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Policy
Report confirms Britain can meet 2040 diesel-free-train target
THE final report by Britain’s Rail Industry Decarbonisation Task Force and railway safety authority RSSB confirms that Britain’s railway industry can eliminate diesel-only passenger trains by 2040 and contribute to the government’s net zero carbon target by 2050.
June 19, 2019
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Fleet
Stadler wins Schleswig-Holstein battery train order
SCHLESWIG-Holstein transport authority NAH.SH has selected Stadler as preferred bidder for a contract to supply and maintain a fleet of 55 Flirt Akku battery-electric multiple units for operation on regional lines in the German state.
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