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Scotland’s Railway unveils ambitious five-year Climate Action Plan
Scotland’s Railway has launched a five-year Climate Action Plan, aiming to significantly reduce emissions and enhance resilience against climate change across its network.
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Sustainability
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?
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Navigating rail freight’s future: Challenges and opportunities unveiled
At Rail Live 2024, Kathryn Oldale, Head of Strategy, Policy and Communications at DB Cargo (UK) Limited, sat down with Global Railway Review’s Emily Budgen to discuss the future of rail freight, focusing on industry challenges, technological innovations and sustainability efforts.
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The people behind the wheel: Michelle Bouchard’s story, Caltrain
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Michelle Bouchard, Executive Director of Railroad at Caltrain, shares insights into her career journey, the challenges she has faced and her vision for the future of sustainable rail transport.
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Rail Delivery Group report reveals why trains are the smart choice for summer travel
The Rail Delivery Group’s latest report reveals that choosing trains over flights for domestic journeys this summer can save significant money and reduce environmental impact.
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DB Cargo UK transitions to renewable fuel for Drax Group Transport
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.
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Tunnelling and rail infrastructure in focus at InnoTrans 2024
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.
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Alstom deploys upgraded trains on Singapore’s Bukit Panjang LRT line
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.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
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.
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Rail Baltic Estonia awards construction contract for Ülemiste terminal expansion
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.
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Paul Comfort’s latest book on public transportation achieves top spot on Amazon
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.
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Liebherr Transportation Systems secures major HVAC contract with Stadler Rail Group
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.
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Navigating new horizons: Robert From’s vision for Rail Europe’s transformative journey
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.
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Alstom and TransPennine Express extend maintenance contract
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.
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GTR awards over £400,000 in grants to community projects
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.
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MBTA approves $54 million battery-electric train plan for Fairmount Line
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.