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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?
DB Cargo UK has switched all trains servicing Drax Group to Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil, significantly reducing carbon emissions and supporting the UK's renewable energy goals.
InnoTrans 2024 highlights the critical role of tunnelling in sustainable rail transport, featuring innovative solutions and projects like the Brenner Base Tunnel, the world's longest underground rail link.
Alstom has launched the first two upgraded trains on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit line, initiating the progressive delivery of a new advanced transportation system.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Norfolk Southern's re-launch of its Thoroughbred Scholars programme, Hull Trains' free travel for Humber Street Sesh and LNER’s special Scottish delicacies for Edinburgh Fringe First-Class passengers.
Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded AS TREF Nord and ATEMO OÜ a €20.9 million contract for developing the northern outdoor areas of the Ülemiste terminal, including public spaces and a tramway.
Paul Comfort's latest book, "The New Future of Public Transportation," offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge rail technologies, from autonomous trains to zero-emission initiatives, making it a must-read for industry professionals.
Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) Co., Ltd. will supply 550 HVAC systems to Stadler Rail Group for installation in sleeper and couchette coaches operated by the Federal Railways of Kazakhstan.
Robert From, Chief Growth Officer at Rail Europe, spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about his vision for leveraging data-driven strategies and customer-centric innovations to propel Rail Europe through its next phase of growth.
Alstom has secured a £10.4 million contract extension with TransPennine Express to maintain its Class 397 fleet, continuing services from its Manchester and Glasgow centres until December 2025.
Govia Thameslink Railway has awarded £448,000 in grants to 37 organisations for community projects, aiming to surpass 2023’s £150 million in social value.
The MBTA Board of Directors has approved a $54 million plan to introduce battery-electric trains to the Fairmount Commuter Rail Line, aiming to increase service frequency and reduce emissions by early 2028.
KiwiRail has completed the installation and activation of the final section of overhead electric lines for the Papakura to Pukekohe Electrification project, paving the way for electric trains to commence test runs in July.
Alstom has secured a €4 billion contract to deliver 90 Adessia Stream commuter trains to Germany's S-Bahn Cologne, including a 34-year maintenance agreement, marking its largest order in the country to date.
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Avanti West Coast’s achievement in recycling nearly 500 tonnes of waste, LNER’s Period Positive Workplace certification for menstrual equality and Amtrak’s launch of custom emojis to celebrate its diverse train routes.
GCRE Limited and Network Rail have signed a major commercial agreement to accelerate innovation in UK rail, focusing on testing, research and decarbonisation efforts.
