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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.

February 1, 2023 | Tenders

Oman seeks consultants to explore feasibility of a Muscat metro

Launch of the tendering process means the idea of an urban rail system is being actively pursued.

October 17, 2022 | Technology

Battery traction recharges decarbonisation fight

Batteries have been common in rolling stock for decades, but until recently were used only to provide ancillary power or as a back-up to move the train over short distances in case of power failure. But now battery traction is beginning to come into its own as a viable alternative to electrification and diesel, as David Burroughs reports.

April 5, 2022 | Technology

SNCF rethinks its automatic trains project

Carole Desnost, SNCF’s director of technologies, innovation and group projects, reflects on progress with the company’s innovation strategy in an interview with Kevin Smith.

October 14, 2021 | Infrastructure

British electrification rate falling short - RIA

179km of railway was electrified in 2020-21 instead of the 448km needed to meet decarbonisation targets.

September 2, 2021 | Commuter Rail

VR Group to increase capacity to reach environmental targets

Operator aiming for 10% of passenger market and 30% of freight market by 2025.

July 22, 2021 | Fleet

Chiltern’s first diesel-battery hybrid train makes passenger debut

Battery-powered class 168 is touted as a means to meet decarbonisation deadline.

October 23, 2020 | High-speed

HS1 Ltd unveils new environmental strategy

HS1 Ltd, which manages and operates Britain’s only high-speed line - between London and the Channel Tunnel, has published a new environmental strategy which outlines plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030, and become Britain’s first carbon neutral railway.

September 22, 2020 | News

German Rail CEO touts cooperation to deliver greener European railways

GERMAN Rail (DB) CEO Dr Richard Lutz has urged for further cooperation and a “shared vision” for rail to meet European Union Green Deal targets, following the signing of a declaration of political support for rail freight on September 21.

August 18, 2020 | Technology

HS2 Ltd agrees partnership with British universities

HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) to access technologies produced by the group’s research facilities, which it hopes will accelerate the adoption of new technologies on HS2 as well as the global rail market.

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