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Technology & Innovation

Network Rail and Varamis Rail launch new zero carbon freight service

The service, which launched last week, will run between Scotland and the Midlands, Monday to Friday. Targeted at express parcels and third-party delivery companies, it will primarily deal with the next-day delivery of consumer goods.

Karel Novak 20/01/2023 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

RheinCargo to invest in the modernization of rail freight vehicles

The new RC dual-mode vehicles will gradually replace the diesel locomotives previously used in long-distance transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova 19/01/2023 · 1 min read

Technology & Innovation

OTIV to test remotely controlled freight trains in the Netherlands

With the new investment, OTIV will further develop the technology platform and accelerate its pilot projects and implementation with customers in the rail industry.

Marketa Horpeniakova 18/01/2023 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

DB: €1.5 billion investment in phasing out diesel by 2027

DB has already approved around 1,000 vehicles for refueling with the climate-friendly biofuel HVO in 2022.

Karel Novak 04/01/2023 · 2 min read

Business

Poland: PGE Group to take over PKP Energetyka

After completion of the transaction, PGE will become the owner of the company with exclusive rights to supply energy to the railway sector and to provide traction network maintenance services.

Marketa Horpeniakova 03/01/2023 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Adif strengthens Madrid logistics hub capacity

The new freight terminal Madrid-Vicálvaro is to become a strategic multimodal platform of the trans-European main network.

Marketa Horpeniakova 31/12/2022 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

EBRD and EU to invest in the upgrade of Kosovo’s railways

Financial support from the EBRD and the EU is intended to help improve transport connectivity in the Western Balkans and promote a modal shift from road to rail as a greener mode of transport.

Marketa Horpeniakova 29/12/2022 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

Rail Baltica has approved specific plans for Kaunas railway hub

Kaunas railway station will become a major logistics hub, linking freight routes from North-Western and Central Europe.

Marketa Horpeniakova 23/12/2022 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Hitachi Rail's Blue train has entered into operation in Sicily

The new train, designed for Trenitalia, is the first ever tri-mode train to enter passenger service in Europe.

Marketa Horpeniakova 21/12/2022 · 2 min read

Business

CER: urgent call to today's energy ministers' meeting

In view of the extraordinary Energy Council today, the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) reiterates the need for low-carbon, energy-efficient rail to be supported if the EU is to achieve its climate and energy targets in 2030.

Karel Novak 13/12/2022 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Port of Rotterdam: large-scale ammonia cracker is planned

An initiative of 18 companies, led by the Port of Rotterdam Authority, has kicked off a study into the possible establishment of a large-scale ammonia cracker, which will enable imports of 1 million tonnes of hydrogen per year for the decarbonization of industry and mobility.

Karel Novak 08/12/2022 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Czechia: deployment of hydrogen in rail, including the necessary infrastructure

Alstom and Air Products have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the deployment of hydrogen solutions in rail, including the necessary infrastructure in the Czech Republic.

Karel Novak 07/12/2022 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

EUR 490 billion over 30 years: zero-carbon CT delivers cheapest decarbonization

It results from the UIRR study 'Roadmap to Zero-Carbon Combined Transport 2050' which was published at the European Intermodal Summit 2022 (EIS 2022).

Karel Novak 05/12/2022 · 2 min read

Rolling Stock

Stadler to deliver 20 new FLIRT trains to Finland

Trains with electric drive will allow more sustainable rail transport in the Helsinki region.

Marketa Horpeniakova 03/12/2022 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Nestlé Waters France will use the first hydrogen-powered freight train

The hydrogen fuel cell solution was developed by Alstom and ENGIE and would be used from 2025. The train consists of a hydrogen generator wagon system.

Karel Novak 24/11/2022 · 2 min read

Business

French Alliance 4F calls for more state support for rail freight

The French government should ensure that rail freight transport is more competitive with road transport by maintaining state support and enshrining it in law.

Marketa Horpeniakova 21/11/2022 · 2 min read

Technology & Innovation

Britain has announced winners of rail innovation competition

Cleaner, greener, and self-charging trains to revolutionize British rail travel.

Marketa Horpeniakova 17/11/2022 · 2 min read

Business

Czechia: €180 million from the European Commission to support electric traction

The measure will contribute to improving the environmental performance of rail and urban transport and help transport operators to reduce the burden of rising electricity prices.

Marketa Horpeniakova 14/11/2022 · 2 min read

Infrastructure

HS2 has opened a new railhead for the transport of construction materials

The new facility is expected to take the equivalent of 300,000 lorry movements off local roads.

Marketa Horpeniakova 12/11/2022 · 2 min read

Business

Switzerland: further development of freight transport in 2 variants

The Swiss Federal Council wants to further develop freight transport in view of energy and climate policy objectives and the importance of rail transport for Switzerland's security of supply. It has therefore decided to submit two options for consultation.

Karel Novak 09/11/2022 · 3 min read