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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 21, 2022 | Policy

Scotland releases draft 20-year transport blueprint

The plan includes a number of rail-specific recommendations.

December 23, 2021 | Fleet

Main line testing of new Stadler Glasgow subway trains begins

The project has been delayed by the pandemic and travel restrictions affecting contractors.

November 12, 2021 | Technology

Porterbrook shows HydroFlex demonstrator at COP26

IRJ lifts the lid on the retro-fitted hydrogen-electric class 319 multiple unit, which is operating from Glasgow Central station throughout COP26.

November 10, 2021 | Policy

UIC and UITP stand up for rail at COP26

The joint statement from two associations emphasises the importance of modal shift to reduce transport emissions. UIC and UITP leaders underline position during special discussion session held onboard Porterbrook’s HydroFlex hydrogen-electric multiple unit in Glasgow.

November 1, 2021 | Policy

Making the case for rail at COP26

The International Union of Railways (UIC) and International Association of Public Transport (UITP) will lead the rail and public transport lobby at this month’s COP26 in Glasgow. Philip Turner and Lucie Anderton, the UITP and UIC’s respective heads of sustainability, explain to Kevin Smith what they hope to achieve.

July 10, 2021 | Europe

European operators plan rail service to COP26 in Glasgow

Passengers will travel by Eurostar from Amsterdam, Rotterdam or Brussels to London, where they will change to an Avanti West Coast train to Glasgow.

April 15, 2021 | Light Rail

Battery technology charges forward

Neil Bates, design director with British train manufacturer Vivarail, explains how battery trains combined with new fast charging technology can provide an alternative to full-scale electrification on secondary lines and thereby save money while cutting CO₂ emissions.

February 4, 2021 | Policy

Glasgow Metro and Edinburgh Mass Transit projects included in transport review

Scotland is also planning to move more freight to rail.

January 15, 2020 | Metros

Glasgow Metro project makes progress

THE first stage of Glasgow’s proposed metro network has passed its first hurdle, as the scheme to connect Paisley Gilmour Street station to the city's airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (Amids) has received approval from Glasgow City and Renfrewshire councils.

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