Europe
,
Financial
,
Freight
,
Main line
,
News
,
Technology
digital automatic couplings (DAC)
,
emissions
,
European Union
,
modal shift
,
Rail Freight Forward RFF
News
Financial
Passenger
High-speed
Commuter Rail
Main line
Metros
Light Rail
Freight
Fleet
Infrastructure
Policy
Technology
Regions
North America
Central/South America
Europe
Africa
Middle East
Asia
Australia/NZ
Subscribe
My Account
|
Logout
|
Login
|
Register
|
FAQs
Newsletter
Menu
News
Financial
Passenger
High-speed
Commuter Rail
Main line
Metros
Light Rail
Freight
Fleet
Infrastructure
Policy
Technology
Regions
North America
Central/South America
Europe
Africa
Middle East
Asia
Australia/NZ
Subscribe
close
emissions
September 22, 2020
|
Freight
Rail freight industry leaders sign digital coupling MoU
MEMBERS of the European campaign group Rail Freight Forward (RFF), as well as seven industry associations, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expressing their support for the implementation of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) on all European freight trains by 2030.
September 11, 2020
|
Innovations
IRJ 2020 Innovations Showcase: Ganser components offer reductions in costs and pollution
GANSER, the developer of the first Common Rail Systems (CRS) for passenger vehicles and large diesel engines, offers two state-of-the-art injector components: the patented Poppet Valve and the Wave Dynamics and Dampening device (WDD), which have been field-tested on V16 GE 7FDL and Alco locomotive engines.
April 1, 2020
|
Rolling stock
Rail sector urged to up efforts to reduce emissions
Speakers at the UIC’s low-carbon mobility conference in Brussels in February emphasised the urgent need for railways to step-up their efforts to reduce rail carbon emissions even further and make rail more attractive to achieve a shift from road and air. David Briginshaw reports from the Belgian capital.
June 5, 2019
|
Rolling stock
“We need to build metro and suburban lines much faster” Mezghani’s rallying cry.
The UITP’s secretary general, Mohamed Mezghani, talks about how rail transit can play a greater role in helping to solve urban congestion and pollution.
January 31, 2019
|
Policy
Global focus on rail could slash transport emissions, says IEA
STEPPING up investment in rail infrastructure could substantially reduce transport sector carbon emissions and energy consumption, according to a report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on January 30.
January 31, 2019
|
Fleet
Britain could eliminate diesel-only passenger trains by 2040, says report
A proposal by the British government to eliminate diesel-only passenger trains from the main line network by 2040 is feasible, according to the initial findings of a technical review by the Rail Industry Decarbonisation Taskforce and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB).
January 6, 2019
|
Rolling stock
Intelligent technology to form the backbone of a sustainable railway network
Michael Peter, CEO of Siemens Mobility, talks exclusively to David Briginshaw, about the company’s current and future strategy.
December 14, 2018
|
Freight
Rail Freight Forward coalition commits to cutting emissions
RAIL Freight Forward (RFF), a coalition of rail freight companies and federations from across Europe, has committed to work reducing transport emissions of C02 by up to 290 million tonnes over the next decade during the Katowice climate conference on December 14.
December 5, 2018
|
Locomotives
Volkswagen emissions settlement funds new locomotives for Chicago’s Metra
ILLINOIS Environmental Protection Agency EPA announced on December 3 that funds from the US government’s multi-billion dollar settlement with Volkswagen for violations of the Clean Air Act will be used to fund the acquisition of low-emissions diesel locomotives for Chicago commuter rail operator Metra.
September 18, 2018
|
Technology
Battery train energises race to replace diesel
Rapid advances in battery technology and the drive to reduce emissions of harmful particulates are helping to push the case for the development of battery-electric trains. Keith Barrow looks at the technology behind Bombardier’s prototype Talent 3 battery-electric multiple unit, which will enter service in Germany next year.
« Previous
1
2
3
4
Next »
Load More
Recommended news for you
Resources
Digital Edition
Advertising
Podcasts
Webinars & White Papers
Industry Events
Index
About Us
Contact Us
Tenders/Employment
Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential.
Sign up for the IRJ Rail Brief Newsletter
search
close
linkedin-square
twitter
facebook
bars
caret-down
envelope
ellipsis-v
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.
Learn more
Got it!