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Canadian Pacific expands its Hydrogen Locomotive Programme
A $15 million grant will be awarded to Canadian Pacific so that it can expand its Hydrogen Locomotive Program to include additional locomotives and fueling stations.
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Hitachi Rail reduces carbon emissions by 30.5 per cent in 2020-2021
The global transport company, Hitachi Rail, has announced that is has achieved a major reduction of 30.5 per cent in carbon emissions for 2020-21, despite the impact of COVID-19.
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Amtrak to roll out new ticketing kiosks across the United States
Amtrak’s new, state-of-the-art kiosks will provide a consistent and improved experience for customers.
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Train-to-ground solutions can accelerate railway’s digital transformation
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, speaks with Emanuele Di Liberto, Head of the Global Rail Business Centre at Nokia, about train-to-ground communications for rail networks and how the solutions available can accelerate rail digital transformation and get more passengers to choose to travel by rail.
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Hull Trains’ Paragon fleet continues to help cut carbon emissions
Hull Trains has announced that since the introduction of its modern and innovative Paragon fleet, both energy consumption and carbon emissions have decreased.
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Green train travels across Forth Bridge to mark COP26 in Glasgow
The first emission-free fully electric train has crossed the historic Forth Bridge to commemorate COP26 taking place in Glasgow, with action footage revealed by Network Rail and Vivarail.
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HS2 launches virtual tour to display commitment to tackle climate change
HS2 Ltd has unveiled a virtual tour of its sustainable Interchange Station, to showcase the high-speed railway’s commitments to helping the fight against UK climate change.
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Amtrak and North America’s Building Trades Unions sign workforce MOU
North America’s Building Trades Unions and Amtrak have signed an agreement to lead a workforce pipeline of U.S. union construction workers for the build of America’s passenger rail network.
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Hull Trains’ timetables set to return to pre-pandemic levels from December
Hull Trains' passenger numbers returning to rail travel has been steadily increasing in recent months, leading to renewed confidence from the operator.
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Network Rail completes longest civilian BVLOS drone flight in Britain
Believed to be the furthest civilian drone flight in Britain, the flight marks a huge step forward in terms of how drones can be used to inspect railway infrastructure safely, quickly, and cost-effectively.
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Onrail and European Loc Pool begin locomotive lease partnership
Onrail has signed a long-term full-service agreement to lease two EuroDual locomotives from European Loc Pool, as the Norwegian rail freight operator continues to modernise its hybrid fleet.
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UK rail industry responds to Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review
UK rail industry experts have reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2021 and Spending Review which includes £46 billion investment for railways.
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Rail safety project launched by SWR in partnership with UK Youth
UK Youth and South Western Railway have partnered to invest in a rail safety project to educate 11–25-years-old on the risks of trespassing, vandalism, and level crossing misuse.
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Network Rail and GWR trial new enhanced passenger information service
Until November 2021, Network Rail and GWR are trialling a new passenger information service that provides enhanced travel information regarding train delays and disruptions.
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ÖBB RCG now operates green traction current in the Czech Republic
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has begun operations of TransFER connections, exclusively powered by green traction current, to pursue the path to sustainable goods traffic in the Czech Republic.