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February 2, 2023 | Employment

Management shake-up at Hitachi Rail

Andrew Barr to move to new role within Hitachi and will be replaced as Hitachi Rail CEO by Giuseppe Marino.

January 23, 2023 | Freight

Varamis Rail launches zero carbon parcels and freight service

EMUs converted by Eversholt Rail aim to provide green alternative for next-day delivery companies.

January 19, 2023 | Financial

EBRD loans €50.6m to upgrade Tbilisi metro in Georgia

Loan is for improving stations, reducing downtimes for maintenance and boosting non-fare revenue.

December 28, 2022 | Innovations

Dijon renews multi-modal operating contract with Keolis

Keolis will integrate light rail, buses and cycling to encourage modal shift.

November 16, 2022 | Infrastructure

Brightline West Las Vegas - LA high-speed line construction “to start in 2023”

Project aims to offer a journey time of to 2h 15min and reduce road traffic on Interstate 15.

September 19, 2022 | Infrastructure

Minister unveils €410m plan to transform Barcelona-Sants station

Remodelling will include areas of public space, better links to other transport and active lifestyle and energy-saving initiatives.

September 5, 2022 | Innovations

DB Regio goes greener with biofuel-powered trains

57 trains are operating in Baden-Württemberg on fuel producing 90% fewer CO2 emissions than diesel.

July 28, 2021 | Policy

Canadian Pacific publishes comprehensive Climate Strategy

Reducing locomotive emissions by more than 38% part of ambitious plans.

October 6, 2020 | Technology

JR East, Hitachi and Toyota to develop hydrogen-electric train

EAST Japan Railway (JR East), Hitachi and Toyota have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of a prototype rail vehicle which employs a hydrogen-electric traction system.

July 16, 2020 | Technology

Indian Railways targets net zero emissions by 2030

INDIA’s Ministry of Railways has announced plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, due to Indian Railways’ (IR) extensive environmental initiatives.

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