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When it comes to environmentally-friendly travel, rail wins by far. Trains contribute to far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than other forms of transportation. But the rail industry is still under pressure to reduce its carbon footprint further to meet governmental mobility climate change targets.
How are rail organisations working to be more sustainable and what projects and developments are in the spotlight helping the industry meet targets?
TfL has appointed GTS Rail Operations Limited to operate the Elizabeth line from May 2025 under a seven-year contract, focusing on safety, performance and community support.
British Steel has opened a £10 million rail stocking facility in Scunthorpe, enhancing its capacity to support the UK rail network with ready-to-dispatch, high-quality rails.
Egis and SYSTRA have been awarded a framework agreement to provide consultancy services to Iarnród Éireann, supporting the modernisation and expansion of Ireland's rail network.
ALLRAIL advocates for increased EU funding and resources for rail oversight bodies, arguing that open competition on rail infrastructure is key to avoiding costly, underused “white elephants.”
Bankstown’s new transport hub is set to open in 2025, offering residents direct access to Sydney Metro, Sydney Trains and bus services, with major station upgrades well underway.
DP World’s Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has removed 64,000 truck journeys and cut 17,000 tonnes of carbon emissions in its first year by incentivising rail transport.
Joe Kennedy III, U.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland, has launched the 'Better on Board' public transport charter, to promote sustainable and healthier travel choices in Belfast and beyond.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Tanfield Railway’s festive Mince Pie Express with its new partnership with Lumo and GTR’s introduction of 3D maps to improve passenger accessibility.
The completion of the Eastern Concourse is a crucial step in the £140 million redevelopment of Darlington Station, paving the way for the next phase, which is set to be completed by late 2025.
Porterbrook has successfully closed a £250 million private funding deal, expanding its investor base and securing financing for sustainable rail projects across the UK.
The Rail Safety and Standards Board is leading efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions across the UK rail supply chain by providing a framework for data-driven carbon reduction strategies.
Major upgrades to Auckland's rail network, set to be completed before the City Rail Link opens in 2026, will reduce journey times, increase train frequency and provide smoother travel across the city.
SMRT Trains has introduced Green CBTC Next Gen technology, achieving an 8% energy savings in train operations as part of its plan to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Rail Baltica advances with a €67.2 million contract to begin construction on an 8.65km segment between Kangru and Saku, marking a key milestone in the development of Estonia's high-speed rail link.
A new intercity battery train trial in Northern England achieved major fuel savings and zero-emission station operations, marking progress in sustainable rail travel.
