Greener railways: Tata Steel invests in Clayton Equipment's Hybrid+ Diesel locomotives
These locomotives feature advanced hybrid technology that reduces emissions and operating costs, promoting sustainable rail operations.
These locomotives feature advanced hybrid technology that reduces emissions and operating costs, promoting sustainable rail operations.
Since the Munich-Riem intermodal terminal reached its capacity and cannot be further expanded, DB Netze started building the second terminal in the Bavarian capital on the site of the existing marshalling yard.
Chiltern pioneered Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) in passenger rail service in the UK.
By baling and transporting 500 tonnes of waste on a single train trip, the pilot project aims to reduce CO2 emissions and ease traffic congestion on Dutch roads.
Six-month trial on key rail routes will assess HVO's seamless integration, engine performance, and positive environmental impact.
A subsidiary of Lübecker Hafen-Gesellschaft (LHG), Nordic Rail Service, took the delivery of the first out of two Stadler EuroDual locomotives.
The contracts cover the delivery of 10 trains for ARST in Sardinia and 15 vehicles for FdC in Calabria, making Stadler the world's first supplier of narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion.
Hitachi Rail introduces four new N100 trains for the Tobu Railways. Branded as SPACIA X, they will decrease the environmental footprint, featuring some true Japanese art and spirit in their design.
Vale has partnered with Wabtec Corporation to advance the decarbonisation of the company's rail operations. The deal includes an order for three of Wabtec's FLXdrive battery locomotives and a collaboration to test ammonia as a potential clean alternative fuel to replace diesel.
Rail Cargo Hungary will transport 10,000 more tonnes of CO2 gas for food and medical industry purposes on behalf of Linde Gas.
The new siding in Loebendorf will serve Lower Austria and Vienna area, with a special focus on special civil engineering.
Under SEGRO's ownership, the site will be transformed into a state-of-the-art rail hub and sustainable warehousing complex, supporting the UK's modal shift from road to rail and contributing to the UK's net zero ambition.
The new addition will increase weekly departures and open the terminal for wagonload traffic and semitrailers on wagons.
The introduction of the Coradia iLint in Quebec sets a precedent for hydrogen-powered trains in North America, exemplifying the region's commitment to sustainable transportation and the potential for hydrogen propulsion technology to revolutionize the rail industry.
The cooperation aims to support the resource-saving and energy-efficient production of high-quality steel by using rail transport, new lightweight freight cars, and extensive recycling of industrial scrap.
Making rail freight competitive with road transport is a challenge overall, but general cargo is the cherry on the cake. The discussion on what we can learn from other modes of transportation was held by Menlo79, during their regular RAILTALKS event in Berlin.
Equipped with state-of-the-art hybrid technology, the Masaccio train runs on battery, electric, hybrid, and diesel power, reducing carbon emissions and fuel costs by 50% compared to standard diesel trains.
Wabtec Corporation will deliver 35 Dash 8 and 34 Dash 8 pre-owned locomotives to 6 Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) subsidiaries by the end of 2023.
Lithuanian railway operator, LTG Link, has signed a contract with Stadler to manufacture fifteen electric (EMU) and battery-electric (BEMU) multiple units from the FLIRT product range.
SBB Cargo is preparing for times when only battery and electric locomotives will be deployed in Switzerland. Until then, it has solved the issue with its only relevant diesel locomotives fleet with their sale & leaseback.